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Carl Verheyen releases new instructional DVD

Carl Verheyen has just released his latest instructional DVD Forward Motion: Advancing On The Electric Guitar. Quoting from the item description:

"Learn the secrets behind Carl's unique style, including creative ways to develop lines, a fresh perspective on bending and vibrato, and a modern intervallic approach to building chords. Running time: 101 Minutes

Special Features:
iPod Ready Files
In-depth gear tour that breaks down Carl's signature sound
Bonus footage featuring alternate takes and additional band performances"

Purchase via Carl Verheyen's online store

Current Listening

Here's some cool stuff I've been listening to lately:

Akira Jimbo - Jimbomba

Awesome fusion from the Japanese drummer. Features Michael Landau on guitar.

Carl Verheyen - Trading 8s

Verheyen's latest has him trading solos with some of his favorite players. Guests include Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, Steve Morse, Joe Bonamassa, Albert Lee, and others.

Mateus Starling - Kairos

Eccentric jazz fusion from the Brazilian Berklee grad. Lots of crazy outside lines.

Dojo - Studiojo

Awesome power trio fusion. Look for my review soon.

John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension - Live @ Belgrade DVD

OK, technically I'm watching this as well as listening. Filmed during the summer of 2008 in Belgrade, it's the first full-length McLaughlin concert ever officially released on DVD. Great stuff.

Carl Verheyen Band 2009 Tour Dates

Carl Verheyen has announced the following dates for his 2009 tour:

FEBRUARY

Germany

Thurs, Feb 26:  Wetter        Earth Music

Fri, Feb 27:  Kronach          Tec Net

Poland

Sat, Feb 28: Domecko Opole    Stary Dom

MARCH

Germany

Sun, Mar 1: Burghausen      Knoxoleum

Austria

Mon, Mar 2: Salzburg           Rockhouse

England

Tues, Mar 3:  London               ACM

Wed, Mar 4:   London              ACM

Austria

Thurs, Mar 5:       Feldkirchen  (Workshop)

Fri, Mar 6:            Feldkirchen  (Workshop)

Sat, Mar 7:      Feldk.  Steinhaus Concert Hall

Italy

Sunday, Mar 8                      TBA

Monday, Mar 9                      TBA

Tuesday, Mar 10                   TBA

Wednesday, Mar 11:  Milano (workshop@Lizard)

Concert @ Le Scimmie

Thursday, Mar 12                   TBA

Friday, Mar 13                       TBA

Austria

Sat, Mar 14:  Admnot / Weng     Wengerwirt

Sun, Mar 15:  Day off

Mon, Mar 16: Vienna                Porgy and Bess

Tues, Mar 17: Kufstein             Kulturcafe

Germany

Wed, Mar 18: Karlsruhe            Jubez

Thurs, Mar 19: Brushsaal               Schlachtof

Fri, Mar 20:    Carlsberg               Neuer Landweg

Sat, Mar 21:      Satzvey               Burg Satzvey

Sun, Mar 22:   day off

Mon, Mar 23:  Eschweiler                Talbahnhof

Tues, Mar 24:      Frankfurt              Sinkkasten

Wed, Mar 25:      Bremen                Meisenfrei

Thurs, Mar 26: Luneburg               Wunderbar

Fri, Mar 27:     Hamburg               Downtown Blues

Sat, Mar 28:    Lorsch                  Rex Theater

Sun, Mar 29:   Day off

France

Mon, Mar 30:  Nancy      Music Academy International

Belgium

Tues, Mar 31:  Verviers           Spirit of ‘66

APRIL

Wed, April 1:   day off

Northern Ireland

Thurs, April 2:         Belfast          The Errigle

Fri, April 3:            Carrickfergus    Ulidia College

Sat, April 4:      Carrickfergus (workshop) Ulidia

Germany

Sun, April 5:      Karlsruhe      Rockshop    

USA

Fri, April 10:  No Hollywood, CA   Baked Potato

New Carl Verheyen album includes guests Steve Morse, Scott Henderson, Robben Ford, and others

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release, Hollywood, CA.
2/18/09: Award Winning Recording Artist / Guitarist Carl Verheyen reveals info about his NEW Album

“Welcome to 2009. We are ramping up for another great year of music and travel...

I can now announce the new CD will be called Trading Eights. We recorded 10 songs and singled out 6 of them to feature 6 of my favorite guitar players actually trading solos, and in many cases 8 bar phrases with me. The result is an inspiring mix of styles and musical energy. Robben Ford played on a blues, Joe Bonamassa on an up tempo instrumental, Albert Lee on a country style song and Steve Morse on a soulful ballad. Rick Vito turned in some beautiful slide playing and Scott Henderson tore up our version of George Harrison’s “Taxman.” All of their contributions are amazing and I am so honored to have them on the next CVBand recording. Walfredo Reyes, Jr. and Dave Marotta played bass and drums on this recording, and we feature Jim Cox on Hammond B-3 and piano. Please sign up for our mailing list if you’re not already on it. That way we can let you know right away when it’s available.”

http://www.carlverheyen.com
http://www.myspace.com/carlverheyen

Part 4 of Carl Verheyen interview on The Jamcast

Guitar Jam Daily has posted part four of their Jamcast interview with guitarist Carl Verheyen

Artist Interview: Carl Verheyen on The Jamcast - Session 4

See also: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Carl Verheyen interview with Premier Guitar

Premier Guitar has a great interview up with Carl Verheyen. Among the topics discussed are Verheyen's gear and studio tips.

Premier Guitar: Carl Verheyen Interview

via Truth In Shredding

Carl Verheyen live dates

Here are some upcoming live dates for guitarist Carl Verheyen.

Italy
Friday, September 26
VITULAZIO (CE)
Skene Ristoclub - 10:30 pm (featuring Ciro Manna Quartet)  
Via Pascoli, 12
++39 0823 990681
www.skeneristoclub.com   www.myspace.com/skeneclub

Saturday, September 27
MONTEGRANARO (AP)
Il Clan - 10:00 pm
Viale Gramsci
++39  0734 892020    338 5386120
www.myspace.com/mmimontegranaro  [email protected]

US
Sunday, October 5th
The Amp Show
Airtel Plaza Hotel
Valjean Ave
Van Nuys, CA

Saturday, November 8
Electric and acoustic solo concert 8:00PM
Woodshed Studios
300 Fairview Av. North.
Seattle, WA 98109
Limited seating, reserve tickets at:
[email protected]

Carl Verheyen article for Guitar Jam Daily

Carl Verheyen has written a great Pro Shop article for Guitar Jam Daily on layering guitars when recording.

Pro Shop: The Art of Layering

Part 3 of Carl Verheyen interview on The Jamcast

Guitar Jam Daily has posted part three of their Jamcast interview with guitarist Carl Verheyen. Topics include how to grow as a musician, and Verheyen's book Improvising Without Scales.

Artist Interview: Carl Verheyen on The Jamcast - Session 3

See also: Part 1, Part 2

Part 2 of Carl Verheyen interview on The Jamcast

Guitar Jam Daily has posted part two of their interview with guitarist Carl Verheyen for their Jamcast feature. Part one can be found here (looks like you'll need to register though).

Artist Interview: Carl Verheyen on The Jamcast - Session 2

Carl Verheyen interview on The Jamcast

Guitar Jam Daily has posted part one of an interview with session ace/solo artist Carl Verheyen for their Jamcast feature. In the interview, conducted by Ken Volpe, Verheyen discusses his early influences and much more.

Artist Interview: Carl Verheyen on The Jamcast - Session 1

NOTE: Verheyen also has a great article on improvising in the Feb 2008 issue of Guitar Player Magazine.