http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitarnine.com/image/g9newsrss.jpg http://www.guitar9.com/news.html 144 22 Comprehensive news page for all the latest happenings on the Guitar Nine Records site, as well as information and bulletins from all our associated artists. 180 en-us Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:34:00 EST Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:34:00 EST music news http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss guitarnine@guitar9.com guitarnine@guitar9.com 2012, Guitar Nine Records http://www.guitar9.com/news.html The February-March edition is now online!

This edition's guest columnists offer practicing tips, business advice and ideas for teaching students directly to your web browser. We've got nine fresh columns altogether - eight written by returning columnists and one by a new columnist.

Mike Campese writes a new technique column entitled "Sweeping Arpeggio Shapes (You Should Know)". Tom Hess returns with "How To Get Started Teaching Guitar". Neal Nagaoka is back with your amazing guitar videos in "Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 6th Edition". Guitarist Joe Pinnavaia returns after a break with his article "Listen And Learn". Instructor and guitarist Jamie Andreas has contributed "The Musical Margin: Why Technique = Musicality". Marketing expert Christopher Knab returns with "Excuses Musicians Use For Not Learning About The Music Business". Guitarist Michael Knight delivers "Dynamics In Guitar Playing". Draven Gray is back with his advice in "Radiohead". Brand new columnist and designer Nadine Gressett has written "The Top Five - What Designers Can Teach Musicians".

The February update includes a new interview with bassist Dino Fiorenza. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Paul Nelson performing with Johnny Winter on David Letterman on Youtube in HD: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html England's Liquid Note Records label has some attractive pricing for January, which applies to their popular releases such as The Alchemists II "The Alchemists II", Electrocution 250 "Electric Cartoon Music", J.A.M. "J.A.M.", Ominox "Contemporary Past" and Stefan Rosqvist Band "The Guitar Diaries". Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Clark Colborn's new album is entitled "Again", (his second) and it's due to be released on January 2nd. Colborn's first release came out under the name "Clark Plays Guitar." The new disc is a step forward from that debut. The first time around Colborn earned some impressive critical accolades. Gregory Johnson of Beetcafe.com said, "Listening to the CD takes you back to the days when Randy Rhodes and Eddie Van Halen turned playing guitar into an art form." According to Wayne Klinger of Quintessence, "...Clark is definitely something quite different in terms of the way he writes and handles his music. The leads and rhythms are catchy and inspiring; just the whole damn CD is impressive." Michael Molenda, Editor in Chief, Guitar Player Magazine had this to say: "Clark Colborn's fat and massively effected tone comes on like Godzilla, and it shifts between slinky, silky, scary, spiky, and searing. ...his brilliantly schizoid technical/primitive approach to the guitar is pretty exciting. In short, he rocks." With reviews like that some artists might be content to release a "more of the same" sequel. Rather than take the easy route, though, Colborn ups the ante with the follow up. The change can be noted by just looking at the credits as King's X's Ty Tabor serves as the mastering engineer on the release. But the difference doesn't stop there. Colborn admits that on the first disc he held back a bit, playing it a bit safe. With "Again", he says, "I let the songs take control and go where they wanted to go. So I ended up with longer songs (the obvious single, "Lie to Me," is six and a half minutes long!), more complex arrangements (but they still flow and rock!), and vocals." Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html "Live With DVD" is a specially priced CD/DVD combo digipak features the Australian jazz/fusion group Logic performing at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club (Melbourne, Australia) in October of 2010. The band features Glenn Cannon (guitar), Tim Wilson (sax), Dane Alderson (bass) and Ben Vanderwal (drums). For the uninitiated, their music stems from diverse musical influences, including New York style jazz/fusion, drum 'n' bass, Latin, classical, folk and pop music. Logic? has been making waves on the jazz/fusion scene since its inception in 1999. The ensemble has developed its own unique, contemporary sound, while preserving the spontaneous and interactive approach of the jazz tradition. Logic's self titled debut album was released in 2002 and received glowing reviews and international airplay. Their follow-up album "The Waiting Game" was released in 2004. Their third album was entitled "Native Strut", which was released in 2008. 2010's "The Hierarchy" was another popular release among the band's many fans. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Paul Nelson will be performing with musical guest Johnny Winter on Thursday, January 12th on CBS's Late Night with David Letterman. Check local listings for time.visit www.paulnelsonguitar.com for more, or follow on Facebook. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html The brightest in the rock fusion world move the music forward with an awareness of what came before them. That is certainly true of Vitali Tkachenka. A native of Belarus, Vitali began his formal music training under the guidance of widely respected Yuri Dzmitrieu of the Ethno-Trio Troitsa. Under Dzmitrieu's instruction, Vitali was introduced to and profoundly influenced by artists and musicians such as Eric Clapton, Steve Val, George Benson, Eric Johnoson, Joe Satrianl, Al Di Meola, and Gary Moore. Vitali assembles diverse elements in a way that feels natural. He pays homage to his musical roots while pushing beyond those sometimes limited boundaries, taking us on a delightful musical journey. Throughout the pleasing selection of tracks found on "Sides", Vitali T weaves a fusion of new age jazz that flourishes with rock and roll, and a presence of burnished soul. The record moves in-between the tracks quite well, allowing them to bleed into each other, benefiting the cohesive feel of the album. The emotional core of the album is felt through the ebb and flow of each song, and leaves the listener in a state of pure delight. This guy has amazing technique. His feel is incredible, his tone is second to none, and the composition and phrasing are just perfection. If you think Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny and Mike Stern are great, this album is for you. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Guitar Nine Records has learned that for dozens of titles on Finland's Lion Music label that we have the last CD copies available in the world. To view the roster of great music from this label, we've compiled a special list. Please view that list here: Lion Music Price List. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Check out our Bargain Price List for special holiday pricing on hundreds of CDs lowered by anywhere from 10% to 40%. Artists like Carlton, McLaughlin, Satriani, Brand X, Vai, Malmsteeen and dozens more are featured. Click here for bargain pricing. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Abnormal Thought Patterns is a mathematical instrumental trio that fuses heavy riffs, intricate time signatures and shredding solos. Abnormal Thought Patterns is comprised of the core and founding members of heralded technical act Zero Hour, the band was formed by Northern California-based brothers Jasun and Troy Tipton (both also of Cynthesis) and Mike Guy. In order to complete the live sound, the trio recruited longtime friend and talented guitarist Richard Sharman, a student of Jasun's for many years. The four-part epic "Velocity and Acceleration" and bass-only track "Ulnar Nerve Damage" were mixed by talented producer/engineer Dino Alden (Marty Friedman, Zero Hour), but due to Dino's carpal surgeries the band reached out to Matt LaPlant (Sikth, Nonpoint) to mix the tracks "The Machine Within" and "Electric Sun." The EP was mastered by Alan Douches (Between The Buried and Me, The Dillinger Escape Plan) and the cover artwork commissioned to Erick "Wurm" Pollard. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Johnny Winter and Paul Nelson are featured in this month's issue of Guitar World: Wreck the Halls. The January 2012 Issue of Guitar World Magazine is available now. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html The December-January edition is now online!

This edition's guest columnists offer live music tips, holiday music and technique fixes directly to your web browser. We've got seven fresh columns altogether - five written by returning columnists and one by a new columnist.

Tom Hess returns with "How To Fix Common Guitar Practice Problems With And Without A Metronome". Mike Campese writes a new holiday-themed technique column entitled "Carol Of The Bells". Neal Nagaoka is back with your amazing guitar videos in "Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 5th Edition". Business guru Tim Sweeney returns with his article "The "New" Marketing?" Marketing expert Christopher Knab returns with "Building A Successful Radio Airplay Campaign". Guitarist Michael Knight delivers "Your Live Guitar Sound". Brand new columnist and guitarist Dario Napoli serves up "The Leak In The Brain".

The December update includes a new interview with guitarist Nicolas Notarianni (aka Guitarsnake).

This edition we're shining the spotlight on four more of the most outstanding artists from the eleven years of the Undiscovered series profiles - it's called The Rediscovered. Think of it as the best of the best of The Undiscovered artists - another chance to check in with guitar oriented musicians and bands you may have missed the first time around.

Guitar Nine Records has added another 8 new instrumental guitar CDs to the site in the past two months. This brings the total number of instrumental guitar CDs available to 1729!

CDs are now online and shipping for Renaud Louis-Servais Group, Tony CC, Gianluca Galli, The Vara-Tones, James Evans and Ben Kuzay. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html From one of music's extraordinary visionaries comes a breathtaking masterpiece. Deep atmosphere and technical skill rarely come in the same package. Ben Kuzay has created a majestic painting on a canvas of silence. Art for the sake of art- expression emanating from the depths of the human soul. Through introversion, introspection, and pain-staking solitary contemplation, Kuzay has created an album that will move every person it touches. A wide range of moods and musical genres are present on this album: ambiance, gothic splendor, dreamy soundscapes, love, hate, pain, fear, joy, togetherness and desolation all come to life through the tips of his fingers. Expressing the entire spectrum of emotions, no spiritual leaf has been left unturned. Have you ever wondered what the black shine of a soul looks like? If you close your eyes and listen, you will see it. "Beyond Black Mirrors" will take you to a place you've never been, but have always longed to be. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Now is a great time to save on the entire Leviathan Records catalog (David T. Chastain, John Hahn, Joe Stump, Southern Gentlemen, etc.) as all CD prices are now just $9.99. View the complete Leviathan list here. Once these titles sell our, that's it, and the will be out-of-print, so now is your final chance. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html A new interview with Scott Allen is now up at Chaotic Riffs magazine. In it, Scott discusses the next SAP record, his plans for a vocal project, and his new involvement with Truefire’s Guitar Sherpa program. Check it out here! Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Three CDs by Canadian guitarist James Evans have just been added, "ZepOcean", "Transform" and "Tradewinds". Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Scott Allen Project will be opening for guitar legend Steve Morse on Monday, January 23rd at the Boardwalk in Orangevale, California. The show is all ages. Advance tickets are $20 and can be bought at www.boardwalkrocks.com. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html http://www.guitar9.com/news.html Just what we've all been waiting for - more covers of Christmas songs! Guitarist Bill Epps and the rest of the Vara-Tones are rockin' around the tree with "Have Yourself A Vara Merry Christmas". They state, "Yes, we just had to do it! A Christmas/Holiday album. Just in time for the holidays, the world's most famous unknown surf band is back with 12 tracks of traditional holiday tunes - rearranged, revamped, and revitalized just for you - the true surf music aficionado! This album features all your favorites plus a few of the more obscure holiday songs (we have to toss in a few odd ones, 'cuz we're weird!), creating a Vara merry mix of mirth and hodad holiday hijinx" Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:55:09 EST http://www.guitar9.com/news.html