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Steve Lukather live webcast on May 21st

On May 21st at 9:00pm Central European Time, maketv.concert-online.com will be webcasting a live meet & greet/unplugged backstage performance with Steve Lukather. This will be an interactive event where Luke will be chatting with fans online, and taking their requests. Click the link below for a video with more info.

Steve Lukather: Live webcast - May 21st

Brett Garsed to give clinic in Canberra Australia on Aug 27th

PRESS RELEASE

Brett Garsed & Band
ESP Guitar and Hughes & Kettner Amplifiers Clinic
presented by Davis Wheeler Music

One of Australia’s finest musical exports, guitarist Brett Garsed, is appearing with his band live in Canberra.

Brett made his name in Australia with his work with John Farnham, but an extended stint in the competitive LA music scene made Brett respected world-wide for his flawless technique and landmark rock fusion albums such as Quid Pro Quo (with Chicago-born guitarist TJ Helmerich), Uncle Moe's Space Ranch (with TJ Helmerich, Gary Willis, Dennis Chambers and Scott Kinsey), Planet X (with Derek Sherinian) and his solo album Big Sky.

Brett is an endorser of ESP guitars and Hughes & Kettner amplifiers and will be putting the gear through its paces in a set with a first class band that includes Farnham alumni Craig Newman on bass, Stuart Fraser on guitar and Angus Burchall on drums. A Q&A segment will also see Brett sharing his immense industry and musical knowledge.

The chance to see and hear musicians of the calibre of Brett Garsed and his band are few and far between; and this is an awesome chance to hear Brett’s amazing guitar tone and to witness his world-class technique up-close.

For more information, contact Brendan Clark at
Davis Wheeler Music on
(02) 6260 5626 or email [email protected]

http://www.daviswheeler.com

Paul Gilbert interview with MusicRadar

Well spotted by Mark McGuigan: MusicRadar has posted a multipart podcast interview with Paul Gilbert. Gilbert discusses his new album, his hearing loss, and much more.

Richard Hallebeek to appear at Emmen Blues & Jazz Festival

At long last, an update from Netherlands-based fusion guitarist Richard Hallebeek. Hallebeek will be playing at the Blues & Jazz Festival in Emmen on May 30th at The Brasserie with the One Spirit Quartet (Lale Larsson - keys, Bas Cornelissen - drums, and Frans Vollink - bass). Also, Hallebeek will give a clinic in Rotterdam at Get Rhythm on September 20th. You can sign up by emailing [email protected]. Kudos to Truth in Shredding for spotting this news.

Paul Gilbert interview with Guitar Jam Daily

In other Paul Gilbert news, Guitar Jam Daily has posted part 1 of an interview with Paul for their Jamcast series. Topics of discussion include Paul's early influences. Check it out!

Artist Interview: Paul Gilbert on The Jamcast - Session I

UPDATE: 5/14/08 - Looks like this interview has been taken down. The page is no longer viewable, even after logging in. I'll keep an eye on it...

New Paul Gilbert instructional DVD on the way

CDJapan has a listing for a Paul Gilbert Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar instructional DVD, with what appears to be a bonus DVD entitled Shred Annex. It's a region 2 DVD (Japan, Europe, Middle East, and South Africa only) with a release date of 6/25/08. Gilbert's previous instructional DVD for Get Out of My Yard eventually had a US release, so I imagine this one will also.

Paul Gilbert/Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar Guitar Instructional DVD And Shred Annex DVD

Greg Howe posts new track on MySpace

Greg Howe has posted a song from his upcoming album Sound Proof on his MySpace page. It's a cool instrumental cover of the funk classic "Tell Me Something Good." The highly anticipated Sound Proof will be released on June 24th. 

MySpace: Greg Howe

Paul Gilbert clinic tour of Italy

Following his UK tour with Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert will embark on a 12 date clinic tour of Italy. Here are the dates and locations, along with contact info for the venues:

May 26th - Firenze - Modern Music Institute - info: [email protected]
May 27th - Ellera di Corciano (PG) - STIX DRUM CENTER AND MUSIC SCHOOL-PERUGIA. - info:  [email protected]
May 28th - Mareno di Piave (TV) - Inverness Pub - info:  [email protected] [email protected]
May 29th - Albignasego (PD) - Sweet Basil - info: [email protected]
May 31st - Bedizzole (BS) - 3X  - info:[email protected]
June 1st - Parma - Modern Music Institute - info: [email protected]
June 2nd - Sansepolcro (AR) - Tedamis - info: [email protected]
June 3rd - La Spezia - Centro Culturale Dialma Ruggiero - info:  [email protected]
June 4th - Montegranaro (AP) - Modern Music Institute - info:  [email protected]
June 5th - Roccaforzata (TA) - Go West Saloon - info: [email protected]
June 6th - S. Maria a Vico (CE) - Associazione Fa Re Musica - info:  [email protected]
June 8th - Milano - Guitar Day - info: [email protected]

Phil Keaggy on The Jamcast - Session 5

Guitar Jam Daily has posted part 5 of their Jamcast interview with Phil Keaggy. Phil talks about other musicians he'd like to work with, his advice for new artists, and much more.

Artist Interview: Phil Keaggy on The Jamcast - Session 5

Early OHM video - "Machine Gun"

This little gem just popped up on YouTube. This is Chris Poland's band OHM playing the Hendrix classic "Machine Gun" at one of their early shows in the Tone Merchants Tone Mecca room. OHM has a new album in the works. I'll post more details when they become available.

Hadrien Feraud breaks finger, will miss part of McLaughlin tour

NEWS FLASH: Bassist Hadrien Feraud has broken a finger on his right hand. As a result, he will not be playing with John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension when their tour starts tomorrow in Monaco. I've read that Dominique DiPiazza will fill in on bass, until Feraud can rejoin the tour in late May.

Great John McLaughlin interview at Jazz.com

Jazz.com has a wonderful interview up with John McLaughlin. Conducted by Walter Kolosky (author of Power, Passion and Beauty: The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra), many topics are covered including McLaughlin's new CD Floating Point (look for my review soon), and it's "Making Of" DVD Meeting of the Minds.

Jazz.com: In Conversation with John McLaughlin