Posted in Great Guitar Videos on Jul 25th, 2007
I am not crazy about most shredders. There are only a few who I really like. I just think the whole speed and tapping bit gets a little tired and tasteless from time to time. But there are some shredders that I do like. And Steve Vai is one of them. I think his […]
Posted in Great Guitar Videos on Jul 2nd, 2007
The Allman Brothers are one of rock and roll’s greatest bands. And Jessica is one of their greatest songs (though there are many). This song showcases Duane Allman and Dicky Bett’s great chemistry and ability to harmonize with each other. Also note the use of arpeggios to create melodies and improvise. This is a […]
Posted in Great Guitar Videos on Jun 27th, 2007
Here is a little bit of a change of pace from past weeks great guitar videos as this week I will be featuring an acoustic guitar player (for the first time). This is an incredible video of acoustic guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke playing a medley of songs, Part Two, June Bug, Train And The […]
Posted in Great Guitar Videos on Jun 18th, 2007
In light of the fact that I posted recently about Languedoc guitars now being available to the general public, I thought that for this week’s great guitar video I could show you one in action so you can see how sweet they really are. This week’s great guitar video is a 1994 performance in […]
Posted in Great Guitar Videos on Jun 11th, 2007
Wes Montgomery is one of the most, if not the most, famous jazz guitar players in history. He was a true pioneer of jazz guitar. Even if you do not like jazz music, it is hard not to appreciate his mastery of the guitar. Here is a great video of Wes Montgomery performing […]
Posted in Great Guitar Videos on Jun 4th, 2007
For this week’s Great Guitar Video I want to show you one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite shows from one of my favorite guitarists—Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Live at the El Mocambo. I own this DVD and it is one of the best shows I have ever seen. […]
Posted in Great Guitar Videos on May 28th, 2007
The “Great Guitar Video” is a new weekly feature I will be having on this site. And what a better way to start it off than with the king of rock guitar. Check out this awesome video of Jimi Hendrix tearing it up with the Band of Gypsy’s. This is truly a great guitar […]
