 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
Hamilton de Holanda
Hamilton de Holanda is simultaneously pushing both the boundaries of Brazilian music and mandolin music. But, as Matt Sircely learns in his interview with de Holanda, playing at this level required years of classical training, a supportive family and ears wide open to the sounds of choro, bossa nova, bluegrass, jazz and rock. |
 |
 |
Marc Ribot
Whether he’s playing Cuban party music, a Hendrix tune or accompanying heavyweights such as John Zorn or Tom Waits, Marc Ribot’s jazz guitar sound is instantly recognizable. John Kruth interviews the legendary musician at his NYC home about what it’s like to play such disparate music and styles. We also take a look at Ribot’s stash of guitars, including his beloved Wandre electric, his Gibson HG-00, his Kays, his ’57 Telcaster and much more.
|
|
|
|
|
Fur Peace Ranch
With Fur Peace Ranch, Hot Tuna’s Jorma Kaukonen has created an idyllic retreat where guitarists and mandolin players from all over the world can learn from some of the masters. As photographer Eric Futran discovers, this place is far more than just a “guitar camp.” Here, players such as Bill Kirchen, Chris Hillman, GE Smith and David Bromberg are having a blast alongside their students.
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
Lynn Dudenbostel
There are only a few living luthiers whose instruments command the respect (and prices) of those made by Tennessee’s Lynn Dudenbostel. Doc Simpson interviews “Dude” at his studio and learns how the luthier’s studies with photography great Ansel Adams shaped his instrument making. We also learn a bit more about Dudenbostel’s early instruments, his friendship with Chris Thile and his advice for young luthiers. Stunning photographs by Don Dudenbostel (Lynn’s brother and another Adams devotee) run throughout the piece.
|
|
Warren Haynes
Warren Haynes is downright ubiquitous these days: in addition to his thriving solo careers, he’s a member of the Allman Brothers Band and the Dead. In this lengthy interview, Editor Marc Greilsamer has Haynes walk us through his storied career, which includes stints with David Allan Coe, the improv-based Gov’t Mule, the Dead and much more. Haynes also tells us about his slide guitar technique, his favorite Gibson guitars and the players who influenced him.
|
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
Fred Tackett
You may know Fred Tackett as the constantly touring guitarist/mandolin player in Little Feat. But, as Seattle’s Robert Douglas learns, Tackett’s career as a sideman and studio musician is just as fascinating. Douglas interviews Tackett about his innumerable gigs playing for Jimmy Webb, Tom Dowd, T Bone Burnett, Boz Skaggs and Tom Waits while Roman Cho snaps photographs of Tackett’s tried-and-true guitar quiver. |
Paul Buskirk
Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate follows the singular, wild ride of late mandolin virtuoso (and Willie Nelson confidante) Paul Buskirk. In addition to unearthing a treasure trove of archive photographs (including shots of Buskirk with his legendary Bigsby mandolin), Nakadate interviews Buskirk’s old friends such as Herb Remington, Freddy Powers and Clyde Brewer (and fanatics such as Deke Dickerson) about what made the Texan such a potent player. David Grisman even declares, “Paul Buskirk is one of the unsung heroes of the mandolin.” |
 |
|
|
|
 |
One of Mosrite’s Last
In the late ‘80s when he was just a teenager, guitarist Paul Henry placed a custom order for a Mosrite Guitar. As writer/luthier Todd Lunneborg learns, Henry not only got his guitar but a treasure trove of correspondence and friendship with the aging Mosley. We take a look at the Mosrite, still in Henry’s possession, as well as hear the story of how the guitar came to be. |
| Plus: Alvin Youngblood Hart on his love for cheap guitars; Avi Avital; the Bigsby Book. |
| Available starting June 2009 at Borders, Barnes & Noble, Guitar Center, finer newsstands and high-end guitar shops throughout the US and Canada. Or subscribe today via this website, save money and have it delivered to your door! |
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
