Marissa Nadler Premieres the Video for "Dead City Emily" Off Her New Album 'July' By Acoustic Nation published 29 January 14
William Fitzsimmons Premieres Video for "Fortune" and Announces Tour Dates By Acoustic Nation published 29 January 14 William Fitzsimmons debuts his official video for "Fortune." This is the first single off his forth-coming album, Lions, out February 18 via Nettwerk Records.
Video Exclusive: John Butler Performs "How You Sleep At Night" Live By Laura B. Whitmore published 28 January 14
A Songwriting Contest Experience By Dorit published 28 January 14 I just got home from the finals of a local NYC contest. My intention was to see how my songwriting was doing. It wasn't what I expected, and I learned a few things that I want to share with you!
Video Exclusive: 15-Year-Old Guitarist Sarah Command Performs Andy McKee and Joe Satriani By Laura B. Whitmore published 20 January 14
Martin Unveils New Guitars at NAMM 2014, Including One in Collaboration With Eric Clapton By Acoustic Nation published 16 January 14
Video Exclusive: John Butler Performs "Spring to Come" Live By Acoustic Nation published 6 January 14
Video Finds: Unbelievable 15-Year-Old Ben Lapps Shreds on Acoustic Guitar! By Acoustic Nation published 31 December 13
Video Finds: Yngwie Malmsteen Dazzles on Acoustic Guitar By Acoustic Nation published 24 December 13 We all know Yngwie Malmsteen can play more notes in 60 seconds than any player out there. But here he takes his unique agility and applies it to the acoustic guitar in a most tasty way.
Guitar Stories: A Chance Encounter With The Yamaha LLX26C By Laura B. Whitmore published 24 December 13 When Alex Skolnick asks me to care for his acoustic guitar, who am I to say no?
Favorites of 2013: Frank Turner’s ‘Tape Deck Heart’ By Justin Horenstein published 19 December 13 My pick for my favorite acoustic album of 2013 is Tape Deck Heart, by Frank Turner. This is a folk and pop record, but given Frank’s hardcore and punk roots, there’s more to it.
Video Exclusive: Lee DeWyze Performs Live at the Acoustic Nation Studio By Acoustic Nation published 29 November 13 While stopping by the Acoustic Nation studio to teach us his hit single “Fight,” singer/songwriter and gutiarist Lee DeWyze delivered a couple exclusive performances as well.
SongTown USA: Preparing for Luck By Marty Dodson published 27 November 13 I have had people describe some of my successes as "luck." I suppose there is some truth to that, but I prefer to think that I have put myself in a position to be lucky time and time again.
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Shares the Story Behind the Iconic Riff From "Aqualung" By Acoustic Nation published 21 November 13 Composed on acoustic, "Aqualung" went on to be a heavy classic.