All Blog Posts Tagged 'Guitar' (15)

'Back To The Dark Side Of The Moon' Tribute Ft. Nona Hendryx, Bernard Fowler, Melvin Gibbs & More

Give it up for the OGs! It's getting jazzy, funky and bluesy in here with 'Back To The Dark Side Of The Moon: A 40th Anniversary Tribute' to Pink Floyd's seminal album, a project directed by Melvin Gibbs - founding member of the Black Rock Coalition, Punk Funk All-Stars, etc. It features dope vocalists & musicians such as Nona Hendryx, Bernard Fowler (who's worked with The Rolling Stones for over 25 years), Corey Glover (Living Colour), and more. Check out some intense…

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Added by Sound Check on April 24, 2013 at 11:17am — 2 Comments

Congrats to Badass Guitarist and Singer Malina Moye for her feature in Guitar Girl Mag

Congrats to Badass Guitarist and Singer Malina Moye for her feature in Guitar Girl Mag. Guitar nerd talk, business talk, being a part of the Chuck Berry Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame tribute (with Chuck in attendance!) and more. Click here to read the interview.…

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Added by Sound Check on March 15, 2013 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Previously unreleased track by Jimi Hendrix, "Earth Blues"

We told you about 'People, Hell and Angels', a collection of 12 Jimi Hendrix previously unreleased tracks, to be released March 4. After single 'Somewhere', here's another previously unreleased track, 'Earth Blues' (stream below - via…

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Added by Sound Check on February 19, 2013 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Sneak Peek: Previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix single 'Somewhere'

Previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix material? That's enough to get our attention. We recently told you guys about the upcoming Jimi album 'People, Hell and Angels'. Did you hear the first single? It's called somewhere and you can get a sneak peek below.

Hendrix recorded it with Stephen Stills and Buddy Miles. He was in an experimental phase.

You like?

Album 'People, Hell and Angels' coming out March 5, 2013.…

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Added by Sound Check on December 5, 2012 at 8:19am — 1 Comment

Can Andre 3000 & Crew Pull Off That Jimi Biopic Without Using Any Hendrix Original Music?

We know many of you guys are real excited about the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic starring Andre 3000. As we've told you before, Hendrix's estate refused to authorize the use of original music or copyrights created by Jimi Hendrix. So the team had to get creative to work around this. Producers told magazine Rolling Stone that they will use new recordings of songs that…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 9, 2012 at 8:16am — 11 Comments

Slash (Ex-Guns N' Roses) Set To Release Album May 22 - Videos + Tour Dates

Iconic guitarist Slash is making a come back! He never really left actually, although he's not officially a member of Guns N' Roses anymore. His new album 'Apocalyptic Love' is coming out on May 22nd, and if you can't wait 'til then, get a taste of the band and new music in the videos below. The group is also kicking off an extensive tour on May 3rd in Baltimore, with dates all over the US, in Canada and in Europe.

The album is already available for pre-order…

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 20, 2012 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Lady Bo, The Queen Mother of Guitar

Bo Diddley is rightfully credited as a true luminary in the history of rock. An innovative guitarist, clever lyricist, and energetic live performer, the legend of Bo Diddley is well deserved. Often overlooked, however are the contributions to his band by one of the most talented women to ever pick up a guitar; Lady Bo.

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Added by Sound Check on July 18, 2011 at 7:30pm — 5 Comments

Chuck Berry: The Prototypical Guitar God

“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry.'” - John Lennon

There are hundreds of moments you can point to as the watershed moment where rock was born. There are dozens of early singles by blues and hillbilly bands that point to where rock was headed. But before him, there was no-one who embodied the now iconic image of “guitar god” like Chuck Berry.

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Added by Sound Check on June 13, 2011 at 12:09pm — 12 Comments

Bad Brains' Music On Guitar Hero 6: Punk Move Or Sell-Out?

What's up AP fam? It has just been announced that punk band Bad Brains' song "Re-Ignition" has been licensed to be featured on the upcoming video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (to be released in the fall). Other bands featured will include Ramones, The White Stripes, Them Crooked Vultures, Alice Cooper... the game will also have the now-closed legendary NY hardcore/punk venue CBGB as… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 30, 2010 at 4:30pm — 16 Comments

Bad Rabbits Make a Joyful, Funk/Punk Noise

Bad Rabbits is a new band coming straight out of Boston with a very familiar sound. The group has been around for two years and if you miss (or remember) 80’s era Prince and Morris Day, then Bad Rabbits is just what the doctor ordered. The band combines 80’s funk/r&b with a rock attitude that can and will, literally jump out of your speakers.…

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 30, 2010 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

BRAND NEW SABATTA - IN DOUBLE VISION!! LIVE EXCLUSIVE

BRAND NEW SONG - MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE. Taken from the new SABATTA album coming in 2010! What makes you feel alive?

This video will appear on the forthcoming 'Live at Shunt' DVD - AN ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - details coming… Continue

Added by Sabatta on December 2, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

BRAND NEW SABATTA - IN DOUBLE VISION!! LIVE EXCLUSIVE

BRAND NEW SONG - MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE. Taken from the new SABATTA album coming in 2010! What makes you feel alive?

This video will appear on the forthcoming 'Live at Shunt' DVD - AN ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - details coming… Continue

Added by Sabatta on December 1, 2009 at 4:23pm — No Comments

SABATTA LIVE IN LONDON - HOT NEW VIDEO!

THIS is how we ROCK!! Live from our second home at Shunt on 25 September 09. Hi sound and video quality of playing Afro-Punk favourite Didn't C It (check it out on the Afro-Punk player)!

Directed by Ana Godinho de Matos

Feedback very welcome!

Yinka (vox, guitar -… Continue

Added by Sabatta on October 10, 2009 at 9:58am — No Comments

Winners Announced! Win The Dopest Music Production Gear With Afro-Punk!

And the winners are:

First Prize: Pach Atomz, for trying to make us laugh!

Second Prize: Rohan Plummer, for your F*ck You attitude and to encourage you in your musical endeavors!

Third Prize: Amanda Ray, better use that…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 31, 2009 at 4:30pm — 11 Comments

Vote for "The J.U.S. Evolution" to appear on "The Vas Warped Tour" 2009

Hey,

Stop by and vote for us to rock this years Warped Tour. This will be a dream come true for us and you are the biggest part of that dream. Thanks for showing us so much love! Rock On!! Let's make this world a better place through music. Afropunk STAND UP!!!!!!!!!!

Lucky

Added by The J.U.S. Evolution on February 11, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments