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PERIPHERY’S JAKE BOWEN IN MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW MASTERCLASS FOR IBANEZ We are thrilled to announce that Jake Bowen, guitarist from cutting-edge American metal band Periphery will
We are thrilled to announce that Jake Bowen, guitarist from cutting-edge American metal band Periphery will be joining us at the 2019 Melbourne Guitar Show to
Ruben Guitars is a regular exhibitor at the Melbourne Guitar Show and will be there again in 2019 showcasing their beautiful instruments. We sat down with
Australian Musician followers will know of classical and electric guitar virtuoso Matthew Fagan through the many interviews, video performances and advice clips he has done with
Earlier this week, one of the most famous Rock’n’Roll Fathers Ray Burton, Father of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, sat down with Gibson’s Mark Agnesi
GH Music is excited to announce new ownership of the business. As of July 1, 2019, owners of Macron Music will take control of the GH
Jess Spahr isn’t your run of the mill musician. Jess picked up the violin at the age of 6, going on to train as a classical
Fender Music Australia have announced the launch of the latest in their Rarities Series, the Koa Flame Ash Top Stratocaster. It features a two-piece ash body
Tim Rogers, Davey Lane and Ashley Naylor have put together an all-star band to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Who’s break through album of 1969,
The Melbourne Guitar Show will once again celebrate the Melbourne and Australian guitar community on August 3 & 4, 2019 at Caulfield Racecourse. Proudly presented by
Australian Musician has covered the She Rocks Awards (honouring women in the American music industry) since its inception 9 years go. It was with great delight
Fresh off a triumphant seven-city North America tour, which included a stop at the famous Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Vampires have unveiled the
Peter Kinson is a Hervey Bay-based guitarist/singer/songwriter/guitar tutor and designer. It was through both personal experience and observation and discussion with other guitarists that he realised
Words: Joshua Batten Photos: Jason Rosewarne To tour Australia even once is a dream for most international bands, regardless of style. For UK Prog metal icons
At Bluesfest Byron Bay this year, our photographer Jason Rosewarne had incredible access to Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, shooting photos from backstage, side-stage
Charlie Bedford is a talented teenage blues musician who has been growing in stature year by year within Australia’s wonderful guitar community. He has performed at
Australian hit machine Diesel has today announced the Sunset Suburbia project: a trilogy of EPs leading into an album in 2020. And to coincide with the
At the 2019 Melbourne Guitar Show, renowned bass player ROGER McLACHLAN will be hitting the stage with legendary Australian country rockers Stars. To celebrate, AM editor
It’s comforting to know that Boy & Bear are back with a new single and a massive international tour. Comforting because it’s always great to have
2019 marks the 20th anniversary of Carlos Santana’s groundbreaking album Supernatural and the 50th anniversary of his legendary performance at Woodstock. One June 7th he releases
After selling out its last three years, the music jewel of the Bellarine the Queenscliff Music Festival is back for its 23rd year with a killer first round line up of
Legendary Aussie rockers Grinspoon have announced their epic Chemical Hearts national tour, set to make its way around the country in October and November, supported by
Acclaimed Australian musician and Maton endorsee Joe Robinson is a self-taught virtuoso guitarist who has just launched a 12 week online training platform called JOES12, featuring
The Australian Music Association is excited for the return of the Melbourne Guitar Show, set to rock Caulfield Racecourse on August 3 and 4, 2019 –
Following the highly successful 2017 tour in celebration of the band’s seminal album, The Joshua Tree Tour, 2019 will see the band make a much anticipated
Corey appears on Saturday August 3rd at 3.00pm on the Exclusively Acoustic Stage and will then join Nick Charles International Blues Day jam at 4.15pm on
Liz will appear in Nick Charles’ International Blues Day Jam on Saturday August 3rd at 4.15pm on the Marsh Mezzanine stage A warm, exuberant performer associated
Minnie appears on Saturday August 3rd at midday on the Marsh Mezzanine Stage then will join Nick Charles International Blues Day Jam at 4.15pm in the
Jeremy performs on Sunday August 4th at 1.15pm on the Marsh Whammy Bar stage Jeremy will also take part in a Meet the Players session on
Chris has a diverse performance history spanning over 20 years on the Melbourne music scene. He is renowned for his virtuosity on the guitar and ability
Robyn Payne’s Engine Room perform on Sunday August 4th at 11.00am at the Marsh Whammy Bar In the late 70’s Jeff Beck redefined instrumental rock stealing
Paul and Julian appear on Saturday August 3rd at 11.00am on the Exclusively Acoustic stage The Journey so far… Paul and Julian play contemporary music specifically
Anna Scionti performs on Saturday August 3 at 11.ooam on the Marsh Mezzanine Stage Anna also joins Nick Charles’ International Blues Day Jam at 4.15pm on
The Cartridge family perform Sunday August 4 at 11.30am on the Marsh Mezzanine Stage Sarah ‘Shirley’ Carroll, sister Suzannah ‘Laurie’ Espie and wayward son Rusty ‘Danny’
Chris Finnen appears with Phil Manning on Saturday August 3rd at 2.00pm on the Marsh Mezzanine Stage b. 1952, Sussex, England. Finnen’s family emigrated to Australia
James will perform with his band on Saturday August 3rd at 2.15pm at the Marsh Whammy Bar And … will take part in a Meet the