Features
Collectors’ Column
The legend of the Gibson Kalamazoo. Paul Brett looks at some of Gibson’s most iconic acoustic offerings.
The Workshop
Steve Toon has been building classical guitars for over 25 years but he’s recently forayed into the art of building steel-string and jazz guitars. Since 2006, he has concentrated on luthiery as his full-time career, combining the best musicality with pleasing aesthetics, constructed by hand from the highest quality materials available.
Tom Crouch
Tom Crouch has come a long way in the past two years. From a small following in his home town of Romsey near Southampton, the affable 19-year-old has become an internet star, with thousands of hits on his YouTube videos and SoundCloud posts from fans in 26 countries. Covering artists from Coldplay to DJ Fresh, his own material is also blossoming, as is his session work. Recently chosen by UK chart-topper Gabrielle Aplin to play guitar in her live band, 2013 could be Tom Crouch’s year…
News
The London Acoustic Guitar Show is the ultimate event for acoustic guitar and music enthusiasts.
Our 2013 event, held on 7 and 8 September 2013 at London’s prestigious Olympia venue, allows visitors to get up close and personal with the world’s greatest acoustic players, as well as the opportunity to test hundreds of acoustic guitars, gear and accessories from the industry’s biggest names and the best luthiers from all over the world.
Matt Cardle to headline the London Acoustic Guitar Show 2013 in association with Taylor Guitars
Platinum-selling artist will take to the Olympia stage on Saturday September 7, in association with Taylor Guitars.
Jake Bugg for Bushmills Live 2013
Sons and Lovers, Foy Vance, Iain Archer, Willy Mason and Bear’s Den also set to join Jake Bugg and previously confirmed headliners Of Monsters And Men at the only music festival in an Irish whiskey distillery
Gigs
Paul Carrack, The Lowry Theatre, Manchester, 3 March 2013
Paul Carrack has built a regular and consistent fanbase thanks to his long and frequent tours – the latest of which ends this evening after seven months on the road. The only noticeable effect of this prolonged road trip is…
Mumford & Sons, LG Arena Birmingham, The Tour Of Two Halves
Since the release of their first studio album Sigh No More in 2009, Mumford and Sons has enjoyed an almost meteoric rise to fame. Second album, Babel, sold over one million copies in the US in just over six weeks and the accompanying tour has cemented their position as America’s favourite band.
Daughter, Hackney Empire, 24 Jan 2013
To sell out the 1,200 capacity Hackney Empire in London’s East End off the back of a mere two EP releases is quite some feat. One now crossed off the to-do list of Daughter, a trio of college friends who…
Interviews
Joe Banfi
It seems that every time you look around, a few years have passed, and a new generation of musicians is being launched on the wild ocean of acoustic music. One who has sailed with the current generation of voyagers in…
The Lumineers
Acoustic troubadours the Lumineers have come a long, long way in a short time. As he tells Joel McIver, Martin-wielding frontman Wesley Schultz can hardly believe his luck.
Passenger
Having spent much of his time busking the streets of the UK and Australia, Mike Rosenberg, aka Passenger, is no stranger to hard work. Travelling like a lunatic, busking to 100 people one night, 1,000 the next, he’s now gaining the recognition he so deserves with his third album All The Little Lights.
Techniques
Thomas Leeb Issue 79
Thomas shares his interpretation of Andy McKee’s ‘Heather’s Song’ from his debut album Art of Motion.
Paul Brett Issue 79
Learn ‘Black Betty’ this month with Paul Brett in his monthly 12-string column.
Gordon Giltrap Issue 78
Check out Gordon’s interpretation of ‘Here Comes The Sun’ by the Beatles, in open C tuning.
Reviews
Patrick James Eggle Saluda Florentine £4800
A stunning looker with some innovative new moves… David Mead unlocks its secrets
Takamine P3DC £1009
After building guitars since 1962, Takamine bring out their top-line Pro Series. This is their cutaway dreadnought packed with clout and an impressive set of electronics…
Egger Blanco and Lopez 1F £1750 & £2500
Two high-end flamenco guitars test the repertoire of reviewer David Mead… Hola!
