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- Chuck Wicks: Turning Point
- Green River Ordinance: Fifteen
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- Black Violin: Stereotypes
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- Dominik Scherrer: The Missing
- Jonathan McReynolds: Life Music, Stage Two
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Greg Koch: The Grip!
It must be those long Wisconsin winters. How else could anyone learn as many electric guitar riffs as Greg Koch? The electric guitar master describes his playing this way: "Imagine Chet Hendrix meeting the Kings (Albert, Freddie, BB) at the … Continue reading
Robin DiMaggio: Blue Planet
Drummer-percussionist Robin DiMaggio grew up in France and then moved to the states where he became known as a player who could hit and hold musical feels. On "Blue Planet," he returns to his roots and has composed and produced … Continue reading
Dweezil Zappa: Automatic
Automatic, Dweezil Zappa’s fourth solo album, finds the accomplished guitarist exploring new terrain via multi-tracked guitar textures and explosive improvisation. On this predominately instrumental album, Zappa demonstrates his virtuosity and the expressive qualities of his instrument with an eclectic mix … Continue reading