by Seamus Fitzpatrick There is an interesting compositional challenge at the center of SatchVai’s “Mayhem.” Joe Satriani and Steve Vai possess two of instrumental rock’s most recognizable guitar voices. Put them together, and the obvious temptation would be to make virtuosity the event. As one guitarist plays something spectacular, the other responds, and the piece … Read more
by Seamus Fitzpatrick Pelican’s Flickering Resonance marks a significant return for the Chicago-based instrumental post-metal pioneers. Known for their richly layered guitar work and cinematic sonic arcs, Pelican reemerges with their first full-length studio album in six years. This album also marks the reunion of their original lineup. Guitarists Trevor de Brauw and Laurent Schroeder-Lebec trade … Read more
Joe Satriani, The Elephants of Mars Review Joe Satriani is one of the guitarists that literally shaped the eighties guitar legend icon. A constant student, he studied with the famed Charlie Banacos and was a teacher himself, teaching Steve Vai and Kirt Hamlet, to name a few. Thirty-five years ago, he hit fame with his … Read more
John 5 & The Creatures, Sinner Review John 5 is a guitarist and composer known as an eclectic showman and horror-obsessed pop culture maverick. His robust and expansive discography displays his wide-ranging tastes, and his talent is as vast and diverse as his renowned collection of guitars. As a teen, John 5 moved to Hollywood … Read more
Johnny Young & The Stellar Dogs, Cosmic Alley Review Johnny Young is a multi-instrumentalist who has been fueling a lifelong passion of exploration on many instruments ranging from piano, acoustic and electric guitars, organ, drums, and percussion. Young has toured extensively in North America, Europe and Japan with Mick Taylor, Kreisor, and as a leader … Read more
Scott Henderson, People Mover Review Scott Henderson is a fusion guitarist that blends blues and rock energy with the harmonic and melodic colors of jazz. His formative musical years where spent playing everything from Led Zeppelin to James Brown in clubs. Henderson was influenced by Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore, and his … Read more
Max Hull, Constellations Review Connect with Max Hull: Instagram Max Hull is a guitarist and composer based in the DC/Maryland/Virginia (USA) music scene. Hull has been active in the scene and has played lead guitar with several rock cover bands in the area. However, Hull has also been concentrating on meticulously cultivating his own unique … Read more
Terra Terra, Ensemble Live Review Connect with Terra Terra: Facebook | Terra Terra is a New Orleans-based ensemble built around the guitar virtuosity of Alex D’Onofrio. Terra Terra has released one full-length album, self-titled Terra Terra, scored the full-length film She Was Famous, and performed across the southern and north eastern United States. Terra Terra … Read more
The David Samuel Project, The Sound of Seattle Review Connect with The David Samuel Project: Facebook | David Samuel is a singer, songwriter and producer that was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. The Pacific Northwest has been a strong influence on Samuel, with the regions sounds of blues, rock and jazz being a big … Read more
Kenosha Kid, Missing Pieces Review Connect with Kenosha Kid: Facebook | Kenosha Kid is an Athens, Georgia based jazz fusion band lead by guitarist and composer Dan Nettles. Named after an ambiguous figure in Gravity’s Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon, Nettles started Kenosha Kid in 2004 and has since created a catalog of creative music. With … Read more