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Rock/metal guitar instrumentalist Xander Demos has announced a February 29, 2012 release date for his debut full-length CD, "Guitarcadia."

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Legendary guitarist, composer and producer, AMIR - SALAAM BAYYAN of KOOL AND THE GANG will be playing RWG guitars on the band's tour with Van Halen.

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Xander Demos will be appearing on two popular music programs this Saturday: "Rockin' The World" and "The Real Radio Show."

"The Great Kat is a speed metal guitarist who has now applied her unique talent to Beethoven. The huge shreds displayed on this album will not disappoint fans of the genre. Not only is Kat a great guitarist, she's a classical violinist to boot."

Taught by Paul Rishell, employed by Ronnie Earl, mentored by Mighty Sam McClain, protégé of Johnny Rawls, Keller's ‘Where I’m Coming From’ mined from remarkable soul-blues lineage, establishes him as leading voice in future of soul music.

Watch The Great Kat Shredding Paganini with Finger Close-ups, Tablature & Music Notation on Paganini's "Caprice #24" (Music from The Great Kat's "Beethoven Shreds" CD)!

Nashville-based entertainment firm, The Lowry Agency, has officially announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Jon Finn (www.jonfinn.com) to their client booking roster.

Nashville-based entertainment firm The Lowry Agency has officially announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Dave Weiner to their client booking roster.

For Shredders Only! Watch The Great Kat's Finger's Shredding Close-Up on "The Flight Of The Bumble-Bee" (Music from The Great Kat's "Beethoven Shreds" CD)! Learn To Shred Classical from the Maestro Great Kat!!!

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is delighted to welcome classical guitarist, Michael Patilla, in a special concert in the historic SCH Auditorium. The concert will be held on Friday, March 30th at 6:00pm.

Ever dreamed of learning to play guitar? Well dream no longer, an amazing new website that launched last week is kicking up a storm with its great tips, tricks and articles.

Irish Shred Records releases Pursuit Of Power's full-length debut melodic power metal cd titled Across The World

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle returns to Rochester for two shows, celebrating his return from a yearlong European tour.

The Great Kat, renown Juilliard Grad Violin Virtuoso/Carnegie Recital Hall Violin Soloist turned blistering Guitar Shred Virtuoso, brilliantly shreds Beethoven, Bach, Paganini, Rimsky-Korsakov and more on “Beethoven Shreds” CD.

Metalcore band “Mindset Defect” receives 5 “Metal Mayhem Awards” nominations.

DeAngelis Studio of Music in Haverhill, MA is gearing up to help local kids with their new Scholarship/Mentor programs. With the reduction of Music Programs in the schools, DeAngelis Studio rallied to help bring music to those less privileged.

Metal shred guitarist Xander Demos has joined the Black Sabbath/Judas Priest tribute band known as Sabbath Judas Sabbath.

FEEL YOUNG AT HEART. Come to the Hungry Ear Feb. 4, 8 pm and witness the talents of four talented UNDER 30 performers. Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1025 Mt. Vernon HWY NW, Sandy Springs GA 30327

Industry veteran takes on expanded role with Premier Guitar and Guitar Squid media brands

Melodic metal guitarist Xander Demos will appear at the 2012 NAMM convention, to be held January 19-22 in Anaheim, CA.

Worldwide trade distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd and leading musical instrument designer Trev Wilkinson are delighted to announce the ground-breaking new Fret-King Black Label range of electric guitars and basses.

Douglas Blair, private guitar instructor and lead guitarist for the classic rock band W.A.S.P., has been named to head up the new Rock and Guitar Department at the Whole Music studios in Amesbury, MA.

Ancient Future bandleader and pioneering world music guitarist, Matthew Montfort, is now offering all styles and levels of guitar instruction as well as lessons on any of the subjects on the Ancient Future web site via private Skype lessons.

On Saturday, January 21st, internationally renowned artist Phil Keaggy performs a special concert at the new World Music Nashville Performance Venue in Nashville, TN.

Get the most from the gear you have with this real-world guide to recording at home by Dave Hunter

Timo Laine Symphonic Slam delivers guitar synthesizer compositions.

A collection of highly sought after acoustic guitars and a ukulele are up for sale at Midland auction house.

Musical mastermind behind the controversial early 90's band Green Jelly, guitarist/producer CJ Buscaglia releases a new album, Green Jello On My Face Again.

"The best music of 2011: The Great Kat: Wagner’s War, Tpr Music/Cargo" - Frankfurter Rundschau Newspaper (Germany)

World’s First Cloud-Based App for Sheet Music Provides Musicians Unprecedented Access to Their Music. Designed by musicians, for musicians, this free app features lots of useful tools and comes pre-loaded with 15 complimentary songs.

David Andrew Johnson of World Music Nashville dragged every mini lunchbox-size guitar amp in the music store into the same room to determine if a Game Changing guitar head could be found. The results where impressive, inspiring, and surprising.

Music lovers of all ages are invited to attend this magical performance by Jasha & DaddyMellow.

This is the third time in a row that the students of Eastern Fare topped in the music scene in Bangalore by scoring some of the highest ranks in the Trinity Guild Hall, London, exams.

Timo Laine Symphonic Slam offers guitar synthesizer compositions for rock fans.

Following on from the huge success of 2009's Paul Smith and Vintage® guitars collaboration, the legendary designer is launching another limited edition compact Vintage acoustic model – exclusively for Paul Smith shops.


Timo Laine Symphonic Slam Offers guitar synth appearances for Progressive Rock fans.

Whole Music is proud to announce the release of eight new songs by artists in the Whole Music Artist Development Program on its independent label, Whole Records. The singles are available for purchase on iTunes, CD Baby, and other digital outlets.

Nashville-based entertainment firm The Lowry Agency has officially announced the addition of renowned guitar virtuoso Rob Balducci to their rapidly expanding client roster.

Timo Laine Symphonic Slam offers guitar synthesizer performances for guitar synthesizer fans.

Dave 'Bucket' Colwell has worked in cooperation with guitar guru Trev Wilkinson to create the all-action, pure-playing Fret-King Black Label DBC Guitar.

“Making It In The Music Business” blogs by Nashville-based entertainment firm The Lowry Agency’s David Lowry to be published by GuitarAsylumTV.com.

Timo Laine Symphonic Slam offers guitar synth appearances for rock fans.

The Hungry Ear Coffee offers up phenomenal singer-songwriter Louis Robinson & a melting pot of contemporary country, soft rock by Ashley Harris, January 7 at 8pm. Tickets are only $5. Bring a canned food donation for the Community Action Center.

Legendary vocalist Greg Lake, King Crimson and ELP founder, announces live webchat with fans and press December 11, 4pm ET at www.greglake.com. In addition to taking questions from fans and press, a US tour will be announced beginning April 2012

Timo Laine Symphonic Slam offers guitar synthesizer compositions for synth guitar fans.

Come on out for a taste of “Northern fried" Cajun music with members of the Catahoula Cajun Band and guest fiddler, Tim Kness!

The Great Kat’s new “Beethoven Shreds” CD and “Beethoven’s Guitar Shred” DVD is a perfect gift for your favorite guitar shredder – it provides the shred guitar insanity they crave.

Metal shredmaster Xander Demos has been nominated in the Best Guitarist category at the 2011 Iron City Rocks Music Awards.