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The Wayward Trail by Elliot Simpson

The Wayward TrailElliot Simpson, Just Intonation GuitarMicroFest Records 2015Executive Producer: John Schneider Buy or listen to Samples on Amazon or SoundCloud The last two album reviews featuring just intonation were John Schneider’s Harry Partch and Ben Johnston recordings. Through his…

Review: Bidla by Agnew McAllister Duo

Bidla – Agnew McAllister DuoAisling Agnew (Flute), Matthew McAllister (Guitar) Artist Websites: agnewmcallisterduo.com, matthewmcallister.com, aislingagnew.com Release Date: June 15, 2015Editor, Producer, Artwork: Uros BaricIn Collaboration with Baros Records Buy or Listen to Samples: Bidla on Amazon Repertoire: Sonata in G Major…

Harry Partch – Plectra and Percussion Dances

Harry Partch: Plectra and Percussion DancesMusic of Harry Partch, Vol. 2Bridge Records, 2014 Listen to samples or buy on Amazon: Harry Partch: Plectra and Percussion Dances A big congratulations to John Schneider and the Partch ensemble for their 2014 Grammy…

New Release: Firewire by Steven Joseph

I’m swamped with reviews right now so can’t do them all but I really wanted to give a shout-out to this excellent young guitarist who just released his debut album. London based guitarist Steven Joseph has released an accomplished recording featuring…

Review: Domeniconi, Sasseville-Quoquochi, Tansman by Jean-François Desrosby

Domeniconi, Sasseville-Quoquochi, Tansmanby Jean-François Desrosby © 2015 Artist Website: desrosby.com Buy or listen to Samples on Amazon:Domeniconi, Sasseville-Quoquochi, Tansman Repertoire: Domeniconi: Koyunbaba – Tansman: Variations On a Theme By Scriabin – Sasseville Quoquochi: Totems II – Sasseville Quoquochi: Totems II…

Review: Nocturne by Drew Henderson

Nocturne – Guitar Music of the 19th Century by Drew HendersonWebsite: classicalguitarist.ca2014 Drew Henderson Buy or Listen to Samples: Amazon, iTunes, CDBaby If you follow this site you’ve already seen Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson’s numerous videos so you know he’s…

Brett Gunther – Guitar Music

Brett Gunther – Guitar MusicWebsite: brettgunther.comListen to samples or Buy: Guitar Music (via Amazon) For those of you who don’t know Brett Gunther, he is a great guitarist and educator on faculty over at Mount Royal University-Conservatory in Calgary, Alberta.…

Review: Tenuto Guitar Support vs Gitano

Tenuto Guitar Support vs Gitano Here’s a brief review of these two excellent products with slight differences. I’ve use the Gitano a ton but the Tenuto is just as good. I don’t perform with either, but I teach and practice…

“24 Preludes” for solo guitar by Bryan Johanson

This is a guest post by composer Michael KarmonVisit his site for great info, free scores, and more! First, a disclaimer: I’m a composer. I do play classical guitar, but all my training and experience is in composition. Also, I’m…

New Release: Guitar Debut by Peter Oldrup

Artist Website: peteroldrup.dkListen & Buy: peteroldrup.dk/Listen2015 Gateway Music Repertoire:J.S. Bach: Chaconne, BWV 1004William Lovelady: The White StoneTan Taun Hao: Through the Fences, the Light FallsBenjamin Britten: Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70 Peter Oldrup (1988) is currently finishing his advanced…

Review: Music of Bret Williams

Music of Bret WilliamsBuy from Artist Website: bretwilliamsmusic.comBuy or listen on Amazon: Music of Bret WilliamsCopyright: 2014 Bret Williams Musicians:Bret Willaims (guitar)Mark Dover (clarinet)Matt Aprea (violin)Marc Schmeid (Bass) Track Listing:  The Gravity of Ms. Peters You’ll Tear Your Dress African…

Review: Nowhere Found by Sean Hayward

Nowhere Foundby Sean HaywardBuy or listen to samples on BandcampArtist Website: haywardsound.com Musicians: Sean Hayward – guitarsZephyr Culbertson Adee – bassJan Purat, Lorna Saxton, Zachary Ragent – violinsIttai Rosenbaum – piano Sean Hayward is a composer, guitarist, and recording engineer…