| Guitarist Denis Taaffe Releases His 49th Album, Modern Rock Guitar ...
LOS ANGELES (www.dtguitar.com) - Guitarist Denis Taaffe,who uses regular guitar and guitar loops done on the fly to create elaborate instrumental compositions has recently released his 49th album, Modern Rock Guitar Vol.49 'Moving On' which his 34th album of 2006. Denis goal is to complete and release 50 full length albums of original material in 2006, without rushing it.... Denis may just reach his goal as his approach to guitar,music and recording may make this possible. Denis creates loops as he plays and emulates other instruments on guitar such as bass,wind,horn and other instruments without the use of midi guitar. All his compositons are improvised on the spot and performed live. He uses the same approach for tracks on his albums. He records live without overdubs on to 4 tracks which arethen mixed to 2 tracks left/right stereo.
Jazz guitarist Andre Bush to pay tribute to rock's Jeff Beck
HERE'S a show that guitar nuts won't want to miss: Local jazz guitarist Andre Bush will perform a tribute concert for one of his heroes, rock legend Jeff Beck, tonight at Yoshi's at Jack London Square. Bush, a Grammy-nominated musician and composer, is a 15-year veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene. Still, the guitarist has always found time to return to his rock 'n' roll roots. Over the years, he has balanced performing with such jazz cats as Dave Liebman, Steve Smith, Nnenna Freelon and Jenna Mammina with playing with various rock bands. His sizable chops mix the best of both worlds they possess the fire and intensity of heavy metal as well as the sophistication of jazz. Bush is definitely the right guy to perform a tribute to Beck. In particular, he should do a good job re-imagining the material from Beck's classic 1970s fusion albums, "Blow by Blow" and "Wired." Bush apparently feels the same way he's recording the Yoshi's gig for later release on CD and DVD.
Blue Ridge Overhauls Milk Campaign
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. has chosen 16-year-old Britney Christian of Southern California to be the face of the new Milk Rocks! marketing campaign. Christian, a rising star in the pop/rock music world, has a debut album, All or Nothing, which will be released in August.
Milk Rocks! is a multifaceted campaign promoting the benefits of milk as a healthy alternative to sugar-based drinks. It stresses the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle and self-esteem and incorporates positive life principles throughout the campaign. Milk Rocks! will officially launch next month when school resumes throughout much of the country.
Game company Baffle Gab and premier guitar manufacturer, Epiphone, are sponsorship partners in the campaign. .
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