Guitar Player - February 2017

I denne utgaven

We sit down with the blues legend who at 80 years old is still commanding the stage like a 20-something punk rocker and showing no signs of slowing down. Plus: Tone poet Mike Keneally; the fantastic Aleks Sever on her latest release; Southern rock prodigy Marcus King; Bob Weir talks Blue Mountain; Jeff Beck’s Loud Hailer decoded; a guide to blues rhythm guitar; Blue Oyster Cult’s “Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll” riff; a roundup of new 50-watt tube heads; Marshall’s new Code amps reviewed; and more!

jackie venson-on emotive tones

jackie venson may be tagged as a “blues artist,” but the austin-born guitarist/composer doesn’t allow media labels to fence in her stylistic diversity.

3 mins

funk-jazz in the fast lane

aleks sever lays it down on extravagant.

10 mins

last man shredding

the ferocious legend that is buddy guy may be the final link to early chicago blues guitarists, but he’s not going quietly into that good night.

10 mins

big sky, cowboy chords, and telling stories

bob weir draws on his teenaged campfire performances for blue mountain.

7 mins

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Guitar Player Magazine Description:

Guitar Player educates, empowers, and inspires obsessed guitarists to sound better and play better. Through its comprehensive print, online, and social-networking media—as well as community-rousing events such as Guitar Superstar—Guitar Player feeds a player’s passion for mastering tone, technique, gear, technology, composition, and live performance. Revered for its insightful artist interviews, multi-faceted music lessons, and trusted product reviews since 1967, Guitar Player has influenced generations of players— including some world-renowned guitar stars—and continues to encourage and motivate serious guitarists of all ages, styles, and skill levels.