The guitarist that was named as one of the best, by the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend and Don Everly is none other than British born Albert Lee. And this 82 year old legendary finger-style and hybrid picking guitarist played a 90+ minute set at the Hopmonk in Novato to a packed standing room only audience last weekend. Carol Casey and her Sonoma Shakers opened the show Local favorites, Sonoma Shakers opened the show with a stunning set of music to get the

Glen Hansard 'peaking' at HSB 2024 Today I woke up with the tragic news of one of my favorite musicians on the planet, Irishman, Glen Hansard. He died from a fatal motorbike accident at the age of only 56. Already, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen and numerous other musicians are coming forward with tributes to Hansard, just hours after his death. He leaves behind a wife and three year old boy. As well as a whole load of adoring music lovers, fellow musicians, and homeless peop

Every year when I attend the NAMM Show, I have a very different experience. And whether I go there with someone or on my own also changes the flavor of the weekend. This year, whilst contemplating my NAMM '26 adventure, to sum it up, I'd say it was all about people connections. Some of my NAMM friends that I see every year were not in attendance for one reason or another, and some that I haven't seen for several years were there. I ran into so many people I knew, it was hard

Every January I make my way down to Anaheim Convention Center for The NAMM Show for a few days immersed in music, chaos and connections,...