Mai Leisz: Skies Above Salkantay
Mai Leisz has just released a fantastic new single called “Skies Above Salkantay,” which features guitarist Mike Landau, drummer Gary Novak, and her husband Greg Leisz on pedal steel and guitar. The track is accompanied by a beautiful music video.
Alex Dixon Releases “The Real McCoy”
Alex Dixon and his band Vintage Dixon have just released their new album, “The Real McCoy.” The grandson of Willie Dixon, Alex called on a host of musicians to create an authentic Chicago blues album.
G&L Announces the CLF Research L-2500 Bass
G&L Guitars has unveiled a new model in their throwback series paying respects to Leo Fender’s CLF Research company, which was the predecessor to G&L. The five-string CLF Research L-2500 is made in Fullerton, California.
Rose Tattoo Releases “Outlaws”
Rose Tattoo has released “Outlaws,” which features the band revisiting the songs of their debut album plus some new material. The band’s current lineup includes bassist Mark Evans, who is also a former member of AC/DC.
Ashdown Expands ABM EVO IV Amps and Cabs for 2020
Ashdown is expanding its ABM EVO IV line this year with the ABM EVO IV Dual VU Rack Head and the ABM-EVO IV Pro Neo cabinet range. The line is centered around the company’s new Blue Line Pro Neo speakers.
Purdie/Fabian/Oswanski “Got Groove? (Pt. 2)”
Christian Fabian has been helping to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Marleaux Bass Guitars with a series of videos using their Contra model. For the effort, he put together a trio featuring organist Ron Oswanski and drum legend Bernard Purdie.
Rush’s “Permanent Waves” to get 40th-Anniversary Edition
Attention Rush fans: The band’s seventh studio album, “Permanent Waves,” will be getting a 40th-anniversary release in four configurations.
Pearl Jam Returns with “Gigaton”
Pearl Jam has returned with their eleventh studio album, entitled “Gigaton,” which also marks their first new album in seven years.
David Ellefson Announces Free Lessons for Displaced Students
In an incredible act of unity, David Ellefson has announced he’s donating his time to give free music lessons to students displaced from their school activities by COVID 19 restrictions.
Earthquaker Devices Announces the Afterneath V3 Reverb Pedal
Earthquaker Devices has updated its Afterneath reverb pedal for 2020 with a third version. The pedal’s latest update adds an expression control for the “Drag” features and operates nine different modes with a new Mode knob.
In Memoriam: Adam Schlesinger
Very sad news to report today: Adam Schlesinger has passed away from coronavirus complications. He was 52 years old.
BITE Guitars Announces the Dragon Bass
BITE Guitars launched last year with the customizable Punch and Jawbone models. Now they’ve announced their first preconfigured instrument called The Dragon Bass.