Southwest Duo Jamestown Revival Paints Its Masterpiece with ‘Young Man’
Jamestown Revival emphasizes a folkier, quiet side with their vocal blend shining even more than usual.
Blair Jackson
Blair Jackson is the author of the definitive biography Garcia: An American Life and was senior editor at Acoustic Guitar before retiring in 2023.
Moonalice Unplugs for Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place
For this intimate Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place outing, Moonalice guitarists Roger McNamee and Barry Sless are joined by the always-marvelous T Sisters for two songs.
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‘Home on the Midrange’ Is a Remarkable Display of Chemistry and Imagination from Jamie Stillway & Eric Skye
On Home on the Midrange, Jamie Stillway and Eric Skye put on a flatpicking clinic over the course of eight original tunes.
Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Johannes Tonio Kreusch Shine on ‘Manisero’
This release pairs the two guitarists on a collection of short pieces from Latin composers
‘Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art, Words and Wisdom’ is a Spectacular Portrait of American Folk’s Greatest Minstrel
A delightful visual feast, compiled by Guthrie’s daughter Nora with material from the Woody Guthrie Archive in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Eliza Gilkyson Delivers a Remarkable Ode to the Southwest with ‘Songs from the River Wind’
Gilkyson calls this album a “love letter to the Old West."
Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers’ ‘Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert’ is Another Welcome Visit from a Prime Acoustic Band
The album features a recently unearthed concert recorded 7 months before 'At the Ryman,' with a completely different set list.
Remarkable ‘Samba in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse 1966–68’ from Bola Sete Trio Showcases Classical Guitar Influences
Playing nylon-string, Bola Sete was a masterful improviser and technician, with influences that ranged from Django Reinhardt to João Gilberto to Andres Segovia.
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Guitar Concert Impresario Richard Patterson Celebrates 40 Years of Creative Programming
For 40 years, Richard Patterson and his Omni Foundation for the Arts have been one of most vital producers of classical guitar concerts in the U.S.
Moving Documentary ‘Karen Dalton: In My Own Time’ Profiles the Underappreciated Folk Music Figure
The beautifully made and moving documentary "Karen Dalton: In My Own Time" highlights the music and life of the underappreciated folk music figure.
These 3 New Releases Show Diverse Approaches to Fingerstyle Guitar Mastery
John Pizzarelli's Better Days Ahead, Matthew Stevens' Pittsburgh, & Steve Gibb's The Boatman each highlight mastery of the fingerstyle guitar in their own right.
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Andy Jurik’s ‘Strive’ is a Stimulating and Wide-Ranging Solo Collection
This album is a showcase for the incredibly diverse interests of this eclectic, superb classical guitarist who also embraces pop, folk, and jazz.
Ravel, Debussy, and More on ‘Intimate Impressions’ From Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan
"Intimate Impressions" by Canadian classical guitarists Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan draws on their own arrangements of piano works by Ravel and Debussy.
Jerry Garcia’s 1943 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar Finds a New Home—and New Players
Jerry Garcia’s Martin D-28 acoustic guitar was likely acquired by the guitarist in the late spring of 1970. Now it has a new owner to care for it.
Timeless Irish Music Feels Fresh and New on John Doyle’s ‘The Path of Stones’
All but one song feature multiple layered parts, sometimes contrasting strumming & deft fingerpicking
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Guitar Talk: Kenyan Singer-Songwriter Ondara Has Found his Voice in America
One of the more interesting cats to emerge in the acoustic guitar world is Kenya-born, Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter J.S. Ondara.
Watch Raphaël Feuillâtre Perform Rameau’s ‘Les Sauvages,’ a Melodic and Complex Baroque Piece
This wonderful recent performance of Rameau’s popular piece Les Sauvages, from the composer’s Nouvelles Suites de Pièces de Clavecin (1726–1727), is delivered by one of the finest young players on the contemporary guitar scene, Frenchman Raphaël Feuillâtre, who was the deserving winner of the 2018 Guitar Foundation of America competition.
Album Review: Laurence Juber’s ‘The Fab 4th’ Is Full of Beatles Magic
LJ’s takes on The Beatles never get old
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Album Review: Peppino D’Agostino Has Much to Say on Instrumental Tour de Force, ‘Connexion’
The ten tracks vary considerably from tune to tune in terms of style, but are unified by his wondrous playing
Farewell, Singer-Songwriter John Prine, 1946-2020
Let's just enjoy a few examples of this man's genius; he truly put his heart and soul into every song he wrote and sang
R.I.P. Bill Withers: Watch Him Play “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Use Me” in 1972
Sad news that the great R&B singer-songwriter Bill Withers passed away on March 30, 2020 at the age of 81. The West Virginia native made a big impact during his relatively brief 15-year career between 1970-1985. (He stopped recording and…
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Guitar Talk: Railroad Earth’s Todd Sheaffer on His Influences, His Martins, and More
Sheaffer is a colorful and imaginative soloist who does wonders with a very simple setup
Cataloging the acoustic guitars at Woodstock
On the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, our author compiled a catalog of the acoustic guitars played on stage by Richie Havens, John Sebastian, Country Joe McDonald, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Neil Young and more.
Guitar Talk: Nashville Picker Extraordinaire David Grier is Happy to Play Anything
David Grier is the classic guitarist’s guitarist—not terribly well-known by the general public despite a long, stellar career working with just about everyone who’s anyone in the bluegrass and Nashville country music communities over the past four-plus decades, but uniformly admired by fellow guitarists for his amazing skill and versatility.
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Scott Tennant’s ‘The Segovia Sessions’ Highlights the Maestro as a Composer
This album,by Los Angeles Guitar Quartet co-founder Scott Tennant presents 36 of Segovia’s works