https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:17:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/acousticguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://acousticguitar.com 32 32 103806923 https://acousticguitar.com/review-willie-nelson-bluegrass/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-willie-nelson-bluegrass/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143130 Nelson and friends put a bluegrass shine on a dozen of his original compositions on this new studio album.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-willie-nelson-bluegrass/feed/ 0 143130 https://acousticguitar.com/review-adrian-holovatys-playful-and-precise-melodic-guitar-music/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-adrian-holovatys-playful-and-precise-melodic-guitar-music/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:55:14 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142982 Holovaty’s “first proper album” comprises ten instrumentals that celebrate his love for melody, improvisation, Chet Atkins, the Beatles, and Django Reinhardt.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-adrian-holovatys-playful-and-precise-melodic-guitar-music/feed/ 0 142982 https://acousticguitar.com/review-tom-heymans-24th-street-blues-paints-an-unflinching-musical-portrait-of-san-franciscos-mission-district/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-tom-heymans-24th-street-blues-paints-an-unflinching-musical-portrait-of-san-franciscos-mission-district/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:04:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142944 Heyman’s real-life character studies are the barflies, bohemians, hustlers, junkies, and unhoused families that line the streets.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-tom-heymans-24th-street-blues-paints-an-unflinching-musical-portrait-of-san-franciscos-mission-district/feed/ 0 142944 https://acousticguitar.com/review-william-lee-ellis-ghost-hymns/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-william-lee-ellis-ghost-hymns/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142698 The guitar work throughout shows Ellis’ impressive range, and the large selection of instruments gives each song a distinctive feel.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-william-lee-ellis-ghost-hymns/feed/ 1 142698 https://acousticguitar.com/review-joni-mitchell-archives-vol-3/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-joni-mitchell-archives-vol-3/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142481 New Rhino set spans a time when Mitchell made multiple musical breakthroughs—as a songwriter, guitarist, and bandleader.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-joni-mitchell-archives-vol-3/feed/ 3 142481 https://acousticguitar.com/review-mark-leggett-creates-a-timeless-world-of-his-own-on-folktown/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-mark-leggett-creates-a-timeless-world-of-his-own-on-folktown/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:47:54 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142536 Leggett has become a master of tones and textures, of perfectly matching instruments and moods, of using tunings to create distinct, sonically rich backgrounds.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-mark-leggett-creates-a-timeless-world-of-his-own-on-folktown/feed/ 0 142536 https://acousticguitar.com/review-the-blue-album-by-spanish-virtuoso-pablo-sainz-villegas-is-an-intriguing-often-meditative-sonic-journey/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-the-blue-album-by-spanish-virtuoso-pablo-sainz-villegas-is-an-intriguing-often-meditative-sonic-journey/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:58:46 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142540 These 14 pieces share a serene, mysterious, contemplative quality that's both compelling and pleasantly mind-opening.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-the-blue-album-by-spanish-virtuoso-pablo-sainz-villegas-is-an-intriguing-often-meditative-sonic-journey/feed/ 0 142540 https://acousticguitar.com/review-hayden-pedigo-the-happiest-times-i-ever-ignored/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-hayden-pedigo-the-happiest-times-i-ever-ignored/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:47:51 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142347 Inventive sonic and instrumental touches throughout elevate what feels like a solo acoustic guitar album to something more expansive.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-hayden-pedigo-the-happiest-times-i-ever-ignored/feed/ 0 142347 https://acousticguitar.com/review-guitarists-martin-simpson-nothing-but-green-willow/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-guitarists-martin-simpson-nothing-but-green-willow/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:15:51 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142287 Featuring handpicked songs and notable guests, this collection features 13 Appalachian folk ballads sourced from the works of singers Mary Sands and Jane Gentry.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-guitarists-martin-simpson-nothing-but-green-willow/feed/ 0 142287 https://acousticguitar.com/review-rick-deitrick-the-unguitarist-documents-a-lifetime-of-musical-wanderings/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-rick-deitrick-the-unguitarist-documents-a-lifetime-of-musical-wanderings/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142122 Dig into 50 years of other-worldly guitar explorations from this unorthodox instrumentalist]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-rick-deitrick-the-unguitarist-documents-a-lifetime-of-musical-wanderings/feed/ 1 142122 https://acousticguitar.com/review-molly-tuttle-city-of-gold/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-molly-tuttle-city-of-gold/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141751 The group's sophomore album may very well eclipse the unexpected success of its predecessor.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-molly-tuttle-city-of-gold/feed/ 1 141751 https://acousticguitar.com/review-paul-simon-seven-psalms/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-paul-simon-seven-psalms/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141002 It’s remarkable to say that even after all these decades of exploring all sorts of sonic and stylistic terrain, ‘Seven Psalms’ is unlike any other Paul Simon creation. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-paul-simon-seven-psalms/feed/ 0 141002 https://acousticguitar.com/jaimee-harris-boomerang-town-finds-the-dark-and-light-in-emotional-journey/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:17:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139515 Every song on this country-leaning folk Americana album is propelled by acoustic guitar and other, mostly spare instrumentation.]]> 139515 https://acousticguitar.com/hiroya-tsukamoto-little-river-canyon/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:40:58 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139522 Compared to 2021’s ‘Window to the World,’ ‘Little River Canyon’ feels simpler, without the former’s loops or pedals, recorded live in the studio with only one guitar.]]> 139522 https://acousticguitar.com/myriad-worlds-is-a-bold-debut-from-janet-noguera/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:28:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=132627 Noguera's debut release showcases her effortless-sounding use of tapping and drum-like effects on her Lowden and Maton guitars.]]> 132627 https://acousticguitar.com/harley-kimbro-lewis-album-review/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:45:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139526 Martin Harley, Daniel Kimbro, and Sam Lewis have joined forces to record a gem of an album in the vein of the early American songbook.]]> 139526 https://acousticguitar.com/evocative-music-from-a-unique-instrument-on-debashish-bhattacharyas-the-sound-of-the-soul/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139537 Bhattacharya plays his self-designed chaturangui with equal parts passion and precision on this tribute to his mentor, Ali Akbar Khan]]> 139537 https://acousticguitar.com/multiple-layered-guitars-stand-out-on-steve-dawsons-eyes-closed-dreaming/ https://acousticguitar.com/multiple-layered-guitars-stand-out-on-steve-dawsons-eyes-closed-dreaming/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 15:32:12 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139531 As with all of Dawson’s projects that I’ve heard, his layered guitars sit front and center, but he’s also supported by a fine cast of other players.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/multiple-layered-guitars-stand-out-on-steve-dawsons-eyes-closed-dreaming/feed/ 0 139531 https://acousticguitar.com/powerful-doc-watson-tribute-i-am-a-pilgrim/ https://acousticguitar.com/powerful-doc-watson-tribute-i-am-a-pilgrim/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=138606 Diverse roster of artists reinforces the wide musical influence of the legendary guitarist.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/powerful-doc-watson-tribute-i-am-a-pilgrim/feed/ 0 138606 https://acousticguitar.com/dennis-cuylan-rings-of-juniper-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/dennis-cuylan-rings-of-juniper-review/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=136123 The soundscapes on ‘Rings of Juniper’ are increasingly complex, their palettes more varied, their themes more ambitious than Cuylan's previous works.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/dennis-cuylan-rings-of-juniper-review/feed/ 0 136123 https://acousticguitar.com/jamie-stillway-and-eric-skye-over-the-waterfall/ https://acousticguitar.com/jamie-stillway-and-eric-skye-over-the-waterfall/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135572 The duo has crafted a colorful soundscape of quietly brilliant flatpicking interpretations of classic American fiddle tunes.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/jamie-stillway-and-eric-skye-over-the-waterfall/feed/ 0 135572 https://acousticguitar.com/elsie-franklin-miss-rhythm-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/elsie-franklin-miss-rhythm-review/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=136114 Half the songs on Miss Rhythm are originals, though if you didn’t see the writing credits, you could easily be fooled into thinking that they were pulled off scratchy 78s from the ’20s or ’30s.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/elsie-franklin-miss-rhythm-review/feed/ 0 136114 https://acousticguitar.com/living-in-a-song-is-another-winner-from-dynamic-roots-duo-rob-ickes-and-trey-hensley/ https://acousticguitar.com/living-in-a-song-is-another-winner-from-dynamic-roots-duo-rob-ickes-and-trey-hensley/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=136096 The duo showcases their classic country songwriting skills on their latest Compass Records release.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/living-in-a-song-is-another-winner-from-dynamic-roots-duo-rob-ickes-and-trey-hensley/feed/ 0 136096 https://acousticguitar.com/irene-gomez-songs-of-my-life-canciones-de-mi-vida-review/ https://acousticguitar.com/irene-gomez-songs-of-my-life-canciones-de-mi-vida-review/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=136126 The nimble and expressive Colombian classical guitarist Irene Gómez has always played a diverse repertoire, as befits a musician whose varied guitar education included programs in her native country, in France, and at Juilliard in New York, where she studied with Sharon Isbin.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/irene-gomez-songs-of-my-life-canciones-de-mi-vida-review/feed/ 0 136126 https://acousticguitar.com/rory-blocks-aint-nobody-worried-salutes-10-of-her-favorite-female-singers/ https://acousticguitar.com/rory-blocks-aint-nobody-worried-salutes-10-of-her-favorite-female-singers/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134916 Ain’t Nobody Worried, the third installment in Rory Block’s Power Women of the Blues series, takes the acoustic slide guitar master and blues belter in some unexpected but completely rewarding new directions.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/rory-blocks-aint-nobody-worried-salutes-10-of-her-favorite-female-singers/feed/ 0 134916