December 1999, No. 84

ONE GUITAR, NO BORDERS The new solo adventures of Leo Kottke.
By Russell Letson
Music to "Three Quarter North"

GUITAR A LA CARTE A complete guide to restaurant gigs.
By Gary Joyner

FOUR VIEWS ON THE BLUES Songs from the heart of the blues repertoire.
By Steve James
Words and music to "Crow Jane"
"Stack Lee’s Blues"
"Roll and Tumble"
"Buddy Bolden’s Blues"

 

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET Ana Egge, Jeff Autry, Boston’s one-man bluegrass band, Happenings, and more.

A.G. LETTER Russell Letson writes from Chetfest ’99.

REVIEWS Hit List records, African CDs, and the latest from jazzman Bill Frisell.

SONG CRAFT Diamond Cuts: After an 11-year hiatus, pop songsmith Jesse Winchester emerges from the studio with a certified gem. By Dan Ouellette
Words and music to "That’s What Makes You Strong"

STAGE AND STUDIO Getting Paid: How to set your rates for side work in the studio and on stage. By David Hamburger
Frontline Serenade: How to succeed as an opening act. By Cosy Sheridan

GEARBOX Equipment picks from this month’s artists, Taylor and Guild 12-strings reviewed, a trip to Dudenbostel Guitars, and a look at new gear.

DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Arpeggios and Melodies. By Paul Kotapish
Music to "Walker Street" and "Tripping up the Stairs"

Alternate Tunings: Low-C Tuning. By David Hamburger
Music to "Banks of the Ohio"

OFF THE RECORD Danny Carnahan introduces an instrumental by Buena Vista Social Club guitarist Eliades Ochoa.
Music to "La Comparsa"

GREAT ACOUSTICS 1934 Martin D-45. By Bianca Soros

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads.

Cover: Solo adventurer Leo Kottke. Photo by Eric Tucker.

 


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