This was my first time attending the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, but it won’t be the last. I was initially drawn to the possibility of seeing Stian Westerhus live, but unfortunately, though originally announced, he was unable to participate. I decided to go anyway, excited to see Nels Cline with Jenny Scheinman’s Mischief and Mayhem, Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog, and the Bang on a Can All-Stars. My wife Liz and I had been talking about visiting Knoxville for a long time, so the stars seemed to align.
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Guitar Moderne Record Picks XI
I am trying desperately to catch up with all the terrific music being brought to my attention. Here is a wide spectrum of interesting modern guitar, including a pair of solo recordings from Bill Frisell: one new and one you may have overlooked—I had.
Bill Frisell Solo
NAMM 2018 Preview: EHX 95000 Looper
If the new EHX 95000 looper is any indication, NAMM 2018 should debut some interesting products for the modern guitarist.
Acoustic Moderne: Alexandr Misko
Not all modern guitar has to be electric and atonal. Thanks to Chris Buono for tuning me on to Alexandr Misko. While many other acoustic players hit the body of the instrument, and employ tapping, a number of things set this young Russian apart.