ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, MAY 8, 2003 By Steve Newton You might think, since the current version of the Yardbirds includes only two founding members of the pioneering ’60s Brit-rock act—rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja and drummer Jim McCarty—that the latest installment is just trying to cash in on the group’s famous name. One … Continue reading Album review: Yardbirds, Birdland (2003)
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B’z guitarist Tak Matsumoto speaks little English, lets his signature Les Paul do the talkin’
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT. 16, 2003 By Steve Newton Up until a few weeks ago, my knowledge of popular music in Japan was pretty slim. About all I knew for sure was that Cheap Trick used to cause a big stir over there in the ’70s when they played a place called Budokan. Turns out … Continue reading B’z guitarist Tak Matsumoto speaks little English, lets his signature Les Paul do the talkin’
Steve Vai goes weedley-eedley-eedley at the Commodore
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON APRIL 28, 2005 By Steve Newton When you go to a Steve Vai concert these days, you definitely get your money's worth, musicianwise. Not only is Vai one of the most gifted rock guitarists alive, his bandmates hold some serious credentials as well. Rhythm guitarist Dave Weiner is still in his 20s, … Continue reading Steve Vai goes weedley-eedley-eedley at the Commodore