In their ongoing effort to offer solid wood guitars at costs attractive to budget-minded consumers, Recording King has announced the introduction of their RD-310. This Asian-made dreadnaught model utilizes a solid, Adirondack spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides with a
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New Jim Hurst record on the horizon
We caught up with Jim Hurst over the weekend, and he shared news about a new recording - welcome news to the many fans of this richly-awarded, highly-virtuosic guitarist. "Intrepid is in the final stages of release, and should be available
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Rick Hayes: Nightflyer, Shawn Lane and Hayes guitars
We checked in this week with Rick Hayes, who most of us know from his many years playing mandolin with The Gibson Brothers. Rick left the group in November 2008 to focus his energies on his instrument-building work, and has
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Tony Rice recovering at home
Pam Rice has posted that she has brought Tony home from the hospital, where he is continuing treatment for pneumonia. She says that he does not generally tolerate antibiotics or steroids well, but that he is taking his medications and
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Doc Watson – Blind But Now I See
Many musicians have carved out their own niches in folk music, but few have accomplished as much as one man from Deep Gap, North Carolina. In his latest book, Blind But Now I See: The Biography of Music Legend Doc
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Tortoguard from Josh Pickett
We reported in May that guitar player Josh Pickett, formerly of Amber Collins & No Speed Limit, had made the move to Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time. Now we are pleased to announce his latest venture, Tortoguard Pickguards of
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A Call to help for Billy Constable
Anyone familiar with the acoustic music scene of Western NC, or with the music of the legendary Charlie Moore, is no stranger to Billy Constable. In fact, I am not certain Billy encountered many strangers. He is a friend to
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Dave Denman on the mend
Another member of the bluegrass community on the mend is popular Indiana musician Dave Denman, who is at home recovering from triple bypass surgery. Among Dave's claims to fame is being the mandolin/guitar player with the original version of Union Station,
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Kenny Smith – Return
One of the most enjoyable recordings I've discovered this year is Kenny Smith's latest, an instrumental guitar project called Return. The project is special in a number of ways. First of all, it's the first album from Kenny since his 1997
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And a note from Bryan Sutton
We also heard from Bryan Sutton this morning, who like Rob Ickes, was unable to attend Thursday's IBMA Awards Show and receive his trophy. Bryan's Guitar Player of the Year award was accepted by his Hot Rize bandmate Pete Wernick,