Before listening to a record for the first time, I don’t like to read too much about it. This was the case when I first heard Dave Gunning’s latest album, Lift, which brought me back to a chilly night in … Read More
The hard work it takes for a musician to transform from a humble beginner into an established professional often goes ignored. Guitarist Kevin “Blake” Goodwin put in the hard work, and it is paying off. I interviewed Blake to find out what he did … Read More
Bob McAlpine visits Stonebridge Guitars International to talk about his guitars, the new album and Canadian Guitar Festival.
“Just received the guitar this afternoon. It plays and sounds better than anything I could have ever imagined. It is simply transplendent. Wow! I don’t think an acoustic guitar could be made any better. Attached is an essay regarding my tribute to this … Read More
“Michelle Qureshi is a composer, multi‐instrumentalist, and classically trained guitarist. Michelle’s music has been described as enchanting and healing, as mysterious and mesmerizing, drawn with delicate, soulful sounds. Currently, she has released six albums: Of Light, Illumination, Flow, Meditations, Suite Beats … Read More
Calum Graham has checked another once in a lifetime experience off his list. He is currently in Laguna Beach, California, co-writing a music score for a new IMAX documentary on humpback whales. Calum brought a new Stonebridge G24CC-C along for inspiration. This guitar … Read More
Canadian songstress Jenn Grant has released four albums to her name garnering critical acclaim. A Juno nominee, Polaris Prize listed and ECMA winner, Grant has recently returned from touring in Ireland, and released an EP called Clairvoyant. This EP features the best of Grant, debuting songs from AquaAlta (Grant’s undersea dream pop side … Read More
Ewan Dobson is continuing his string of prolific output with the independent release of his latest album “12-String Guitar”. Dobson recently had his Stonebridge 12-String re-fretted with jumbo frets, and he immediately put it to use to record this album. All … Read More
The Ross Livermore Band are gifted live performers. How do I know this without ever seeing them live? Their unique approach to getting their music out is what has convinced me. They have been releasing a steady stream of high … Read More
Every summer the Canadian Guitar Festival happens near Kingston, Ontario. Now in its tenth year, the festival features performances from many of the most talented acoustic guitarists in the world. It’s also host to the Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition which has … Read More