Owen Ray is a Toowoomba based musician/guitar tech with over 50 years experience in the music business. Owen’s passion and specialty however is in the collection, restoring and sales of collectable vintage guitars, amps and memorabilia. Many people who come to the Melbourne Guitar Show head straight to Owen Ray’s…
An experienced massage therapist, Eduard Elkin is the Healing Hand. Eduard will be on hand to give advice on the benefits of massage and exercises for keeping the musician/guitarist at the top of their game. Eduard specialises in treating chronic conditions and has a very high success rate. Focusing on…
Hey, while you’re at the Melbourne Guitar Show this weekend, tell us what you think of the show to go into the draw to win an awesome AC2 RhythmVOX Desktop Guitar Amp courtesy of Vox Australia. Now with twice the output, and even more realistic look, the AC2 RhythmVOX allows…
Born in Florence, Italy, Sergio Ercole spent his early years in the Tuscan city where he first became enamored with the guitar. Inspired by his parents’ eclectic music tastes, Sergio had developed an interest in a wide range of music. Moving to Australia, his love for the fretted instrument grew…
American guitar Great Joe Bonamassa was in Nashville, Tennessee, preparing for the start of his American summer tour when he phoned up Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips for a chat about his upcoming Australian tour in September. Two-time Grammy-nominated artist Joe Bonamassa is your archetypal modern day bluesman. While he’s…
At Summer NAMM, Gretsch announced new Electromatic® Double Jet™, Electromatic® Center Block and limited edition Electromatic® Hollow Body models, as well as the G2622TG-P90 Limited Edition Streamliner™ Center Block P90 with Bigsby® and Gold Hardware and G5021E Limited Edition Rancher™ Penguin™ Parlor. The G5232T Electromatic® Double Jet™ FT with Bigsby®…
We’ve already announced a host of amazing artists who will be appearing at the Melbourne Guitar Show in either performance or clinic on the main stages but don’t forget there are heaps more artists performing and chatting on the exhibitors’ stands. One of the most fun things about the guitar…
You’ve spent the weekend watching some of Australia’s finest guitar talent, you’ve picked up your dream guitar bargain, seen a cool demo or two and thinking life couldn’t get any better… BUT … we always save the best until last .. the Triple M All Star Jam at 2.30pm on…
It’s impossible to think of early 80s post-punk music and not remember the impact of the bands Joy Division and New Order. It’s also one of the most tragic stories in rock ‘n’ roll history. Just days before leaving for America on their first international tour and on the verge…
About the exhibitor: Rock Academy is a school holiday program that helps develop the skills of teen musicians. Forming bands you are given guidance by some of Australia’s leading professional musicians – this is not a class based program, we spend as much time as possible rocking at the famous…