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Guitar God Joe Satriani will be appearing at the Westlake Avenue Guitar Center April 11 as part of a national "Guitar Center Sessions" tour. Here are the details from a press release:
Joe will be sharing his experiences and techniques, talking about his signature gear from Ibanez and Peavey and performing songs spanning his entire career including his upcoming album Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock.
Created to promote players with a deep passion for and commitment to the craft, "GC Sessions" seeks to educate, inspire and conserve the tradition and art of rock music.
The Seattle GC is one of 11 Guitar Centers Satriani will be stopping at before heading off to Europe for a tour. 3/24/08

Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones unite in "Shine A Light," a look at The Rolling Stones." Scorcese filmed

the Stones over a two-day period at the intimate Beacon Theater in New York City in fall 2006. Cinematographers capture the raw energy of the legendary band. Opens April 4th in an old, wrinkly theater near you. Link Me Up 3/21/08

A special few have gone above and beyond the call of duty by accommodating as many famous guitarists as possible and then immortalizing them with words, videos, and—in one case in particular—everyday household objects. So let’s take a minute to salute the best groupies ever. Linkjob 3/21/08

VOX Amplification has introduced the Satchurator , the first in a series of guitar pedals in an ongoing collaboration with guitar icon Joe Satriani. Drawing on Joes knowledge accumulated from decades of

groundbreaking performances, both live and in the studio, the Satchurator has been designed to Satriani’s exact specifications. Vox tell us that the Satchurator produces Satriani’s signature tone and adds new features and improvements never before combined in a distortion pedal. Can't wait! Coming Summer 2008. Linking With The Alien 3/21/08

Metallica will make its first in-store appearance in nearly a decade on April 19, as part of Record Store

Day, a promotional event for independent music retailers. In addition to promoting the vinyl re-release of the band’s classic albums “Kill ’Em All” and “Ride the Lightning,” Metallica’s appearance is meant to bolster the indie record store community. The band will participate in a signing and meet-and-greet at Rasputin Music’s Mountain View store, near San Francisco. 3/20/08

The guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, dies during the Diary of a Madman tour after the plane he is flying in buzzes the band's tour bus and clips the wing of the plane, crashing into a nearby farmhouse. 3/19/08

Rock stars are known for their excesses, but Led Zeppelin’s guitar player, Jimmy Page, reluctantly admits

his limitations. The British newspaper The Guardian reported that Page had to slow down his most expensive hobby: collecting pre-Raphaelite art works and will sell his enormous tapestry of the Holy Grail.
Page’s friend, Raul Reeves, told the newspaper that Page has not enough space on his walls for the tapestry in any of his many houses. According to Reeves, Sotherby’s auctioneer will sell the tapestry by painter Edward Burn-Jones. They expect to raise the price up to one million pounds.
Page will also sell other art works inspired by King Arthur. Over the Links and Far Away 3/19/08

If your love of rock and pop music is married to a sense of exploration, the annual South by Southwest Festival is heaven. Last week, some 1,700 acts and bands performed at 80 venues here over four days and nights. You checked into your hotel and you wandered, and soon you learned that while the recording industry may be in chaos, there's plenty of music that continues to thrill. Linkxas 3/19/08

Crossroads. OK watch this and I swear I'll get off the Mayer bandwagon. 3/18/08

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Holiday and John Mayer. Link o' the Green 3/17/08

Sexy food-porn star Rachael Ray cooked up a rock 'n' roll bash in Austin, Texas – drawing revelers to the

annual South by Southwest music festival. While Ray served up food, her husband's band, the Cringe, provided the music. Cusimano even gave his wife a shout-out from the stage. At one point, he told the crowd, "I wrote this next song about my wife, called 'Burn,' but it doesn’t have anything to do with her cooking," prompting laughter from the packed club. Later in Cringe's set, Cusimano was joined by surprise musical guest Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top who jumped onstage, grabbed his guitar and just started playing along, going into full-out rock mode. The crowd went wild, and Ray danced and cheered near the front of the stage. 3/17/08

This just in... John Mayer is coming to my town!
California Mid-State Fair announced today guitar god John Mayer plays here in July. Oh happy days! Fuck me runnin' with scissors, his over-produced pop fluff is good but if you haven't heard him play the blues he'll flat knock you out! 3/14/08

An oak cask from Lagavulin distillery on Islay, one of Scotland's famous whisky islands, has been given a

second life in the form of three hand-crafted guitars built by Manne Guitars, Italy. They will be unveiled at this month's Frankfurt Music Fair (12-15 March, Frankfurt am Main, Germany).
The cask was donated by the distillery, and arrived in the Manne workshop earlier this year still drenched with the complex peat-smoke aromas that are the hallmark of this single malt whisky. Drinklink 3/13/08

Great article on Nashville's Music Row Linkessee 3/13/08

The new BH100H "Hothead" ($649.99 U.S. street price, shipping in May) from Blackheart Engineering takes

the basic plug-and-play attitude of a world-class, 100-watt workhorse head, then shoves in enough jaw-dropping features to make it the most flexible amp in its class, not to mention several classes up. What's cool is the ability to switch from 100, 60, 50 or 30 watts. With 2 channels (Loud and Fucking Loud) you'll have plenty of options. Heartlink 3/13/08

20 Biggest Record Company Screw-Ups of All Time.
From turning down the Beatles to stomping Napster— the most ill-advised, foolhardy and downright idiotic decisions ever made. Linkster 3/13/08

It’s Official: Yngwie Taps Ripper Owens as New Singer

Rumors have been circulating for some time, but Guitar World Magazine has confirmed that Ripper Owens is indeed the new lead singer for Yngwie Malmsteen. Yngwie announced the news to the Guitar World staff today when he came to the magazine’s New York headquarters for an exclusive interview and photo shoot.
Malmsteen and Owens, who formerly fronted Judas Priest, are hard at work on a new CD, which is currently scheduled for a July release. Linkwie 3/12/08

AXON Technologies, who describe themselves as the makers of the most comprehensive and fastest tracking Guitar to MIDI System have announced the availability of the new PU100 Hex Pickup for AXON Systems, developed in cooperation with renowned guitar pickup manufacturer Seymour Duncan. Linksonic 3/12/08

The Boss’s show on Monday night at Long Island’s ramshackle Nassau Coliseum was all about the guitar –specifically, Nils Lofgren’s guitar. Usually we have to listen to the "pirate" laying down the leads we have heard for decades. Springsteen has righted that wrong, simply by adding “Because the Night” to the set and freeing Nils for a monstrous three-minute guitar solo.
Born to Link 3/14/08

Guitar Rig 3 Turns a Mac Into an Amp Stack. Spicing up a guitar's sound with just the right amplifier and effects can cost quit a lot of money -- not to mention a whole lot of garage space -- if one does it the old-fashioned way by buying bulky equipment. For musicians who don't mind doing it all through a computer, though, Guitar Rig 3 from Native Instruments offers a diverse and incredibly easy-to-use array of effects, sounds and possibilities. According to Macnewsworld.com "Move Over, Rover, and Let Jimmi Take Over! Who the fuck is Jimmi? 3/14/08

Cool Jazz guitar-shaped ice that doubles as a stirrer. The silicone ice tray makes 3 ice guitars and costs $8. Dlink Me Thanks Neatorama 3/11/08

Bang Camaro, a Boston based arena rock collective have combined the organic and inclusive nature of

Broken Social Scene with what their lead guitarist Alex Necochea calls "face melting solos." At any given time the band could have up to 15 lead singers on stage, belting out the powerful (and repetitive) choruses. In fact, the songs don't seem to be much more than guitar solos and choruses. Worth a look I Link. 3/7/08

What beats Samurai swords, kung fu and electric guitar? Nothing that's what! 3/6/08

A video clip of LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page talking about his "hero," Les Paul, and his love affair with his famous Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar. I Can't Link You Babe Here is a couple shots of my own Les Paul Custom. 3/6/08

10 Ways To Make Guitar Fun Again. Perhaps you're a bedroom guitarist who's getting bored, or a Professional Punk fed up of three chord songs. Maybe, perish the thought, you just can't be bothered playing guitar any more because you think it's dull. Even if you're just looking to advance yourself musically, this guide is for you. Freshlink 3/4/08

If you've seen clips of Bo Diddley performances from the early 60s, you'll surely have noticed the presence

of one or more female guitarists on stage, churning out that chunky six-string rhythm alongside the esteemed Mr. Diddley. Might've been Lady Bo that you've seen or heard, or it might've been The Duchess. Either way, hats off to some fine guitarists: women who filled a job category generally reserved (especially at that time) for the menfolk. The Duchess played a sweet ol' Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird! Like one for yourself? The new Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird will highlight Bo's original futuristic design with Billy Gibbons added ingredients for a steaming hot helping of dirty rotten Rock 'N' Roll. Thanks Metalinker 3/4/08

Mama's Fallen Angels: A site for aging 80's metal rockers who are still stuck in the 80's. 3/3/08

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Aerosmith's Joe Perry. He has his brand of own hot sauce? Draw The Link 3/3/08

Blind Guitarist Jeff Healey Dies at 41. Healey had battled cancer since age 1, when a rare form of retinal

cancer known as Retinoblastoma claimed his eyesight.
Due to his blindness, Healey taught himself to play guitar by laying the instrument across his lap.
His unique playing style, combined with his blues-oriented vocals, earned him a reputation as a teenage musical prodigy. He shared stages with George Harrison, B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. RIP Jeff 3/3/08

Now here is some tour news I can get behind. That little 'ol band from Texas ZZ Top hits the road this summer for a round of festival performances that finds the band celebrating the forthcoming re-release of its most popular album. Give Me All Your Linkin 2/29/08

ric Clapton plans short North American trek. The guitar hero is expected to visit nearly a dozen cities in the US and Canada, starting in early May with shows in Tampa and Hollywood, FL. Clapton and his band will also pass through Atlantic City and Holmdel, NJ; Noblesville, IN; Uncasville, CT; Wantagh, NY; Cleveland; Boston; Toronto; and Montreal, according to his website. Linkyla 2/29/08

Mötley Crüe drummer, Tommy Lee, in an online post, says Mötley Crüe will launch a world tour, in support of their new album, The Dirt, on July 4th. Lee also commented on his status in the group, stating, "Nope! I never quit! Silly rumors! We're all together! We're goin' on a world tour starting July 4th!" Mötley Crüe has set a July 8th release date for The Dirt, their ninth studio album. Yawn 2/29/08

At long last Led Zeppelin announces their first world world tour in decades and you won't believe who they are touring with! Thanks to Fark TV for the scoop. 2/29/08
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Great interview with Kaki King at Pop Matters. King's style combines fret-tapping with slap bass techniques, using the guitar for percussional beats, as well as sound layering and looping, which creates a percussive and complex sound. Who the fuck writes this shit? Oh yea and she can jam pretty hard too and is real easy on the eyes. LinKing 2/28/08

Buddy Miles, who co-founded and played drums in Band Of Gypsys with Jimi Hendrix, passed away

yesterday (Feb. 26) in Austin, Texas, at the age of 60. Miles, often decked out in sequined clothes and an enormous Afro, went on to drum on Hendrix's landmark "Electric Ladyland" album before officially joining Band Of Gypsys with bassist Billy Cox a few months later. RIP Buddy 2/27/08

When 10 isn't loud enough. An oldie but a goodie! 2/26/08

Steve Vai adds unreleased track to new compilation album. Steve has contributed a previously unreleased song to the new Musicians For Minneapolis - 57 Songs for the I-35W Bridge Disaster Relief Effort Benefit CD. This special 3-CD collection of tracks features contributions from a multitude of artists including Sparklehorse, Los Lobos, Calexico, Howe Gelb, Simple Kid, DJ Spooky, Les Claypool, Bobby Bare Jr., Lee Scratch Perry, George Clinton, Joe Bonamassa, and Steve Vai. In tandem with the release of Musicians for Minneapolis: 57 Songs for the I-35W Bridge Disaster Relief Effort Electro-Voice will also be launching a celebrity memorabilia charity auction for the same cause, which includes an Ibanez guitar signed by Steve Vai, two signed Les Paul guitars from Ozzy Osbourne/Black Label Society guitar phenom Zakk Wylde, a Dean bass signed by all members of Megadeth, and a custom Minarik Dick Dale flame guitar, among other items to be listed in upcoming days at www.electrovoice.com/musicansforminneapolis. So help 'em out and buy something! 2/26/08

Top 5 Hangover Cures by 3 Inches of Blood's Cam Pipes Linkover 2/26/08

It seems there's no stopping Sting's multi-talented daughter Coco. Just one month after being unveiled as

the face (ouch and what a face) of Burberry, the 17-year-old is on the brink of signing a lucrative recording contract with her band I Blame Coco.
Coco, whose real name is Eliot Pauline Styler Sumner, is keen to follow in her famous dad's footsteps by making a name for herself in the recording industry. The singer, who also plays guitar, apparently doesn't want to cash in on her dad's name, though. Yea right. Polink 2/25/08

Listen to more on her myface or spacebook whatever the fuck they call it. She sounds just like dad!

Goleta-based Seymour Duncan has outgrown its 16,000-sqaure-foot building. Interesting as they are very near me and I like the fact they haven't moved production to China as most companies have they are looking to stay right here on the Central Coast of Califuckingfornia. PickaLink 2/25/08

Smokestack Lightnin’: Neil Young’s Model Train Paradise. Did you know Neil is a model train nut? Nether did I but it's an interesting story over at Gibson.com. Link a Hurricane. 2/22/08

Real guitar hero: Adrian Belew on the art of rock guitarist. Interesting read on one of the legends of rock

guitar. While "Guitar Hero" versions I, II and III are atop the best-selling video-game lists (albeit with no songs from King Crimson or Belew's solo work ---- what kid could play such intricate stuff anyway?), real-life guitar heroes have been a dying breed since grunge and alt rock took over the music charts in the 1990s. LinkBelew 2/22/08

The 4th Annual Vans Cup at Tahoe comes to Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort February 29 to March 2 with a field including many of snowboarding’s brightest stars: former Olympians Danny Kass, Mason Aguirre, Ross Powers and J.J. Thomas, plus other greats including Todd Richards, Andreas Wiig Chad Otterstrom, Andy Finch, Leanne Pelosi and Hana Beaman. Tune into the live webcast at Vans.com/TahoeCup at 5:00 PM PST, February 29 and 12:15 PM PST, March 2 to learn more about how you can win this cool customized Vans Cup 1st Place Epiphone Les Paul Jr. guitar autographed by the winners from the weekend! Pack up your axe and snowboard and head up there. 2/21/08

George Thorogood and the Destroyers have expanded their 2008 North American tour itinerary to include more than 40 dates. The rockers' schedule kicks off with a Feb. 23 performance at a NASCAR event in Fontana, Calif., and currently is mapped out through an Aug. 19 show in Baltimore. "[We're] not going to stop until we're run over or left for dead," says Thorogood. The trek will include a run of summer dates with blues legend Buddy Guy. Link it on Over 2/20/08

The Tiger Woods Foundation announced yesterday that Tiger Jam XI presented by AT&T, will take place

this year on Saturday, April 19 at The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Golf legend Tiger Woods will welcome Van Halen to Tiger Jam XI to help raise funds for the Tiger Woods Foundation and select Las Vegas-based charities. Eddy and Wolfgang hit the links. 2/19/08

How about guitar picks made from meteorites? Will they make your guitar-playing sound better? Will

they give you a meteoric improvement? Naturally, they are priced more than your standard cheap picks.
Each meteorite guitar pick is custom-made. The process goes as follows: Each pick is cut from meteorite material, then custom-shaped, ground and polished - and on request Meteorite Guitar Picks also do custom engraving. Because the entire process for each pick takes between 5-7 hours, they are not as cheap as your typical pick. But they are very unique -- you'll be the talk of the party! meteorlink 2/15/08

Guitar icon Ace Frehley won't KISS and make up.

Legendary KISS axeman Ace Frehley is out of the band again, but he recently put his Spaceman costume and makeup back on for an unlikely gig. Frehley can be seen in a hilarious Dunkin' Donuts television commercial in which he shoots fireworks from his guitar in an office board room full of corporate executives. He'll perform Wednesday at Rams Head Live in Baltimore. "Everyone in my new band is starting to lock in together and we all get along great on and off the stage. Things are good," Frehley said. Kissalink 2/15/08

Happy Valentines Day. Steve Vai's heart shaped Ibanez 2/14/08

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