The Edge describes the adrenaline rush of playing live like getting on the back of a great motorcycle, opening up the throttle and tearing up the highway. And he’s not exaggerating when he says “great”, considering he’s known for using one… Continue Reading
It’s been many years since I played live for the first time, but now I truly grasp what people mean with the phrase “paying your dues”. There’s just so much to learn in a gigging scenario that you can’t learn… Continue Reading
Drinks are never safe on stage, and knocking them over can be hazardous to your gear. It’s a good idea to make use of some form of drink holder to keep your drink in a safe place. Eliminating the need to bend… Continue Reading
JB Brubaker is the lead guitarist for the metalcore band August Burns Red. JB along with rhythm guitarist, Brent Rambler, have both replaced their real amps with simulation. JB runs an Axe-Fx II and Brent is using the Kemper Profiling… Continue Reading
Looking for some new clothes to play your live shows in? Why not try one of these artist inspired options to pay homage to your favorite guitar player and look good at the same time. These items (besides the Megadeth… Continue Reading
If you find that you end up with a lot of cable clutter on stage, then the DuGyte pedal snake from Maytech Music Systems may be just what you’re looking for. It essentially combines all signal and power cables into a single all-in-one… Continue Reading
Let’s face it – it’s impossible to think of an easier way to amplify yourself at a gig than to simply pitch up with your smartphone. It’s why Deplike Software have taken up the challenge in developing their Andrig application, specifically… Continue Reading
We’ve all heard of Ernie Ball, the legendary manufacturer of guitar strings. But it’s the Music Man division of Ernie Ball that we will be looking at today, which has been manufacturing their line of guitars for about 30 years… Continue Reading
Is it me, or is time really flying? It feels like just the other day that NAMM 2015 took place, which showcased some interesting new gadgets. But this year was even bigger and better, where the global gathering of gearheads was… Continue Reading
We’ve all heard the soft rock ballad More than Words played a million times on the radio, but who would of thought that the man behind the curtain Nuno Bettencourt’s career would have ended up taking such a different spin.… Continue Reading
