April 2001, No. 100


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TRAD ALL OVER English sensation Kate Rusby brings folk music to the masses. By Scott Nygaard
Words and music to "The Fairest of All Yarrow"

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH The new acoustic jam band scene. By Craig Havighurst
Words and music to "Queequeg’s Big Adventure"

SUMMER STUDY 2001 Our annual guide to guitar camps and workshops around the world.
Entering festival song contests
Only at Camp tales
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Online extra: Getting Ready for Camp

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET Paul Pena’s trip to Tuva, Richard Leo Johnson, the Blazers, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS Rough Guide world music books and CDs, Hit List CDs, and videos.

A.G. LETTER Karen Hogg says howdy from the Big Apple.

ON THE WEB Kids’ Music Sites: Where your child can go to develop musical skills online. By Jessica Baron Turner

STAGE AND STUDIO Record Lows: Common stumbling blocks to avoid when recording and packaging your own CD. By Stephen Dick

GEARBOX Equipment picks from our featured artists, Ultrasound amps reviewed, and new gear.

SHOPTALK The Doctor Is In: It’s time for your guitar’s annual checkup. By Frank Ford

DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions about correct wrist angle, Civil War–era guitars, and lacquer, sweat, and tears.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Easy Fingerstyle. By Mark Hanson
Music to "Canyon Canon"

Jazz Techniques: Practicing Improvisation. By David Hamburger
Musical examples

OFF THE RECORD David Gold introduces a blues classic from Eric Clapton and B.B. King.

Music to "Key to the Highway"

GREAT ACOUSTICS 1939 Epiphone Emperor. By Bianca Soros

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads with live links to advertiser Web sites.

Cover: Kate Rusby. Photo by Nigel Hillier.


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