Guitar Talk: Profiles & Interviews
“Aren’t We Lucky?”—Remembering Michael Chapdelaine, 1956-2023
Author and guitar lover Joseph Skibell says farewell to guitarist-composer Michael Chapdelaine, his teacher, friend, and musical mentor.
Rising Classical Virtuoso Plínio Fernandes Explores the Music of His Native Brazil Through a Baroque Lens
Fernandes discusses his new album, his classical foundation, and the auspicious career opportunities now unfolding before him.
Tommy Emmanuel Shines with a Team of Top Acoustic Players on ‘Accomplice Two’
The Australian guitarist tells the story behind his latest self-produced album featuring David Grisman, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, and others acoustic greats.
Album Reviews
Review: Adrian Holovaty’s Playful and Precise ‘Melodic Guitar Music’
Holovaty’s “first proper album” comprises ten instrumentals that celebrate his love for melody, improvisation, Chet Atkins, the Beatles, and Django Reinhardt.
Review: Tom Heyman’s ‘24th Street Blues’ Paints an Unflinching Musical Portrait of San Francisco’s Mission District
Heyman’s real-life character studies are the barflies, bohemians, hustlers, junkies, and unhoused families that line the streets.
Review: William Lee Ellis Keeps Things Raw and Real on the Guitar–Driven ‘Ghost Hymns’
The guitar work throughout shows Ellis’ impressive range, and the large selection of instruments gives each song a distinctive feel.
Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Adam Levy Performs and Teaches “Sidewalk Chalk” | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
“Sidewalk Chalk” is a lovely waltz with a beautiful set of chord changes. It’s also quite approachable and, like so much of Levy’s work, is a joy to play.
Nat Myers Country Blues | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Watch Nat Myers perform a couple rollicking tunes and reflect on his road to the country blues.
Devon Gilfillian’s Soulful Searching | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place
Devon Gilfillian performs unplugged versions of two songs from the new record: “All I Really Wanna Do” and the title track, “Love You Anyway”.
Sessions: Creative Director's Picks
Over the last 10+ years, Joey Lusterman has worked in every department at Acoustic Guitar magazine: front desk, ad sales, editorial, sound guy, camera man, booth babe, email coder, podcast editor, photographer, book designer… And he’s been behind the camera for nearly every Sessions video! Here are just a few of his favorites (see them all.)
