Interviews
Interviews
Legendary guitarist Rick Vito sits down and discusses his slide technique, dampening the strings, and his incredible career. If you’ve ever heard the memorable slide guitar solo in Bob Seger’s “Like a Rock” then you’ve heard the masterful Rick Vito. In this rare interview, the Grammy nominated guitarist Rick Vito plays the same guitar that he used on that memorable song.
Legendary guitarist Rick Vito sits down and discusses his slide technique, dampening the strings, and his incredible career. If you’ve ever heard the memorable slide guitar solo in Bob Seger’s “Like a Rock” then you’ve heard the masterful Rick Vito. In this rare interview, the Grammy nominated guitarist Rick Vito plays the same guitar that he used on that memorable song.
Legendary guitarist Rick Vito sits down and discusses his slide technique, dampening the strings, and his incredible career. If you’ve ever heard the memorable slide guitar solo in Bob Seger’s “Like a Rock” then you’ve heard the masterful Rick Vito. In this rare interview, the Grammy nominated guitarist Rick Vito plays the same guitar that he used on that memorable song.
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, session musician…this only begins to describe Jack Pearson. Although he may be best known as an A-list blues/rock lead and slide guitarist, Jack is also a soulful, creative songwriter and artist in his own right.
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, session musician…this only begins to describe Jack Pearson. Although he may be best known as an A-list blues/rock lead and slide guitarist, Jack is also a soulful, creative songwriter and artist in his own right.
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, session musician…this only begins to describe Jack Pearson. Although he may be best known as an A-list blues/rock lead and slide guitarist, Jack is also a soulful, creative songwriter and artist in his own right.
Nashville guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer Shayne Hill has played for numerous acts including Mila Mason, Chely Wright, Ty Herndon, Little Big Town, Chris Ledoux, Lee Ann Rimes, Nichole Nordeman, Michael English, Avalon, Mark Schultz, Zoe Girl, Richard Marx, Bucky Covington, John Waller and currently the legendary country group Sawyer Brown. Shayne has performed on the Tonight Show and countless stages across the US and abroad. He is professional touring guitarist known for his incredible guitar tone.
Nashville guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer Shayne Hill has played for numerous acts including Mila Mason, Chely Wright, Ty Herndon, Little Big Town, Chris Ledoux, Lee Ann Rimes, Nichole Nordeman, Michael English, Avalon, Mark Schultz, Zoe Girl, Richard Marx, Bucky Covington, John Waller and currently the legendary country group Sawyer Brown. Shayne has performed on the Tonight Show and countless stages across the US and abroad. He is professional touring guitarist known for his incredible guitar tone.
Ron gives valuable tips to building a song arrangement. He discusses flatpicking guitar picking and fingering technique. In the first part of the interview, Ron plays a beautiful arrangement of the hymn “This is My Father’s World.” It is played in drop D tuning meaning that the 6th string is tuned down a whole step. He uses slides and hammer-‐ons to create a characteristic bluegrass sound.
Ron gives valuable tips to building a song arrangement. He discusses flatpicking guitar picking and fingering technique. In the first part of the interview, Ron plays a beautiful arrangement of the hymn “This is My Father’s World.” It is played in drop D tuning meaning that the 6th string is tuned down a whole step. He uses slides and hammer-‐ons to create a characteristic bluegrass sound.
Gibson USA's Bart Walsh talks with Mike Scaccia - guitarist for Rigor Mortis & Ministry
Brendon was kind enough to invite Gibson.com into his Silverlake, California, studio to discuss his music and TV career, working with Metallica, technology, his signature Gibson Thunderhorse Explorer and the sheer joy of playing music.
Brendon was kind enough to invite Gibson.com into his Silverlake, California, studio to discuss his music and TV career, working with Metallica, technology, his signature Gibson Thunderhorse Explorer and the sheer joy of playing music.
Brendon was kind enough to invite Gibson.com into his Silverlake, California, studio to discuss his music and TV career, working with Metallica, technology, his signature Gibson Thunderhorse Explorer and the sheer joy of playing music.
Brendon was kind enough to invite Gibson.com into his Silverlake, California, studio to discuss his music and TV career, working with Metallica, technology, his signature Gibson Thunderhorse Explorer and the sheer joy of playing music.
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, session musician…and son of a session musician. This is Gordon Kennedy. You may best know him as one of three co-writers of Clapton's hit, "Change the World."
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, session musician…and son of a session musician. This is Gordon Kennedy. You may best know him as one of three co-writers of Clapton's hit, "Change the World."
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, session musician…and son of a session musician. This is Gordon Kennedy. You may best know him as one of three co-writers of Clapton's hit, "Change the World."
R&B; Guitarist Will McFarlane was playing a club in Cambridge, MA, when he was asked by Grammy-winning Blues singer Bonnie Raitt to join her band. Will spent the next six years on the road with Bonnie Raitt sharing the stage with Blues and R&B; legends every night. Eventually, Will moved to Alabama to be a part of the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, providing guitar parts for countless hits from a literal who’s who of R&B; music, including Bobby Blue Bland, Little Milton, Etta James, and Johnnie Taylor. Along the way, Will played guitar for many other artists, including James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Kid Rock. Still, as busy as ever, Will was recently featured on Grammy-winning Blues artist Joss Stone’s new record. In 2008, Will was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame along with the entire Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.
R&B; Guitarist Will McFarlane was playing a club in Cambridge, MA, when he was asked by Grammy-winning Blues singer Bonnie Raitt to join her band. Will spent the next six years on the road with Bonnie Raitt sharing the stage with Blues and R&B; legends every night. Eventually, Will moved to Alabama to be a part of the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, providing guitar parts for countless hits from a literal who’s who of R&B; music, including Bobby Blue Bland, Little Milton, Etta James, and Johnnie Taylor. Along the way, Will played guitar for many other artists, including James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Kid Rock. Still, as busy as ever, Will was recently featured on Grammy-winning Blues artist Joss Stone’s new record. In 2008, Will was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame along with the entire Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.
R&B; Guitarist Will McFarlane was playing a club in Cambridge, MA, when he was asked by Grammy-winning Blues singer Bonnie Raitt to join her band. Will spent the next six years on the road with Bonnie Raitt sharing the stage with Blues and R&B; legends every night. Eventually, Will moved to Alabama to be a part of the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, providing guitar parts for countless hits from a literal who’s who of R&B; music, including Bobby Blue Bland, Little Milton, Etta James, and Johnnie Taylor. Along the way, Will played guitar for many other artists, including James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Kid Rock. Still, as busy as ever, Will was recently featured on Grammy-winning Blues artist Joss Stone’s new record. In 2008, Will was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame along with the entire Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.
Russ Barenberg - Part 1 [NO VIDEO]
Acoustic guitarist, composer, and GRAMMY nominee Russ Barenberg has created an "exquisitely original" and enduring body of work that joyously integrates bluegrass, jazz, and American/Celtic fiddle and dance traditions. His latest release, When at Last, which also features Russ's sparkling mandolin playing, was nominated for a GRAMMY for "Best Country Instrumental Performance" and for the International Bluegrass Music Association "Instrumental Album of the Year" award.
Russ Barenberg - Part 2 [NO VIDEO]
Acoustic guitarist, composer, and GRAMMY nominee Russ Barenberg has created an "exquisitely original" and enduring body of work that joyously integrates bluegrass, jazz, and American/Celtic fiddle and dance traditions. His latest release, When at Last, which also features Russ's sparkling mandolin playing, was nominated for a GRAMMY for "Best Country Instrumental Performance" and for the International Bluegrass Music Association "Instrumental Album of the Year" award.
Russ Barenberg - Part 3 [NO VIDEO]
Acoustic guitarist, composer, and GRAMMY nominee Russ Barenberg has created an "exquisitely original" and enduring body of work that joyously integrates bluegrass, jazz, and American/Celtic fiddle and dance traditions. His latest release, When at Last, which also features Russ's sparkling mandolin playing, was nominated for a GRAMMY for "Best Country Instrumental Performance" and for the International Bluegrass Music Association "Instrumental Album of the Year" award.