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September 2007, No. 177

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As a young boy, guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd worked his way backward from the blues pyrotechnics of Stevie Ray Vaughan to the players who created the genre generations earlier—and became a blues-guitar phenom himself. After selling millions of blues-rock albums, he returned to the foundation of acoustic blues, recording and touring with many of his heroes. Here he tells AG about the greats who inspired him, and what he learned from playing with them. With audio examples. By Orville Johnson.
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Equipment Picks: The guitars and gear of Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Known for her passionate vocals and intense character studies, Patty Griffin has established herself as an accomplished songwriter and performer. In this wide-ranging interview, she talks about how curiosity, discipline, and fearlessness can lead to great songs. By Adrianne Serna.

Equipment Picks: Guitars and gear used by Patty Griffin

Building your own guitar from a kit is an adventure that you'll remember forever; it may also be easier than you think. By Bill Cory.
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The Joker. Words and music by Steve Miller, Eddie Curtis, and Ahmet Ertegun, from The Joker. By Andrew DuBrock.

A Private Lesson With Rick Ruskin. The pop fingerstylist demonstrates how he uses bass lines, percussive effects, and more to create an irresistable groove. With audio examples. By Doug Young.
Equipment Picks: The guitars and gear of Rick Ruskin.

Composite Acoustics GX Performer Review. Intelligent application of carbon-fiber construction yields an exceptionally playable and sweet-sounding grand auditorium. With audio examples. By Doug Young.

Revival RG-27 Review. Careful attention to vintage-style details gives this dreadnought the familiar feel of and old friend and the sonic goods to stand out onstage. By Matt Hayden.

Hartke AC150 Acoustic Ribbon Amp Review. A handsome two-channel acoustic amplifier with 150 watts of tri-amped power and remarkable transparency. By Jason Garoian.

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Old Crow Medicine Show. These devotees of old-time music bring Great Depression-era mountain music kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Guitarist and singer Willie Watson tells us how busking, country living, and remaining free-spirited contributed to the band's success. By Kenny Berkowitz.
Equipment Picks: The guitars and gear of Willie Watson from Old Crow Medicine Show.

Take Care of Your Ax. Ensure a long, happy life for your guitar by keeping up with these simple maintenance tasks. By David Hodge.

Think Inside the Box: The Minor Pentatonic Scale. Also known as the "blues box," this scale is your secret weapon to soloing in any key. With audio examples. By Pete Madsen.

Log Your Progress. Prove to yourself that your hours of practice are paying off by keeping a practice log and watching yourself improve in black and white. By Paul Andrews.

Theme and Melodic Variations. Learn seven ways to expand one short melody into a complete composition or arrangement. With music to "Variations on 'Lacrimosa' from Mozart's Requiem." With audio examples. By Scott Nygaard.

On the Face of It. Pickups that attach directly to the guitar's top have been around for decades, but they've recently seen a surge in popularity. Because they require fewer modifications to the instrument than undersaddle pickups, it's not unusual for guitarists to do the installation themselves. Here we provide some pointers for achieving excellent sound. By Doug Young.

Martin Archtops. Although they were built during the heyday of jazz, Martin's original archtops never took off like other brands' guitars when they were first built. Today, they represent an interesting part of the company's history, and players and luthiers alike are dicovering that some of them are real gems. By Richard Johnston.

Online Musical Collaboration. How to hire session pros and collaborate online. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.

Advertise Your Performances. Getting the word out about a show is a crucial part of every performing musician's promotional efforts. By Drew Pearce.

Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Learn how this music school packs in guitar students of all ages. By Gary Lee Joyner.

Join a Performing Rights Organization. How organizations like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC help you make money by licensing your music. By Andy Ellis.

Chris Whitley and Jeff Lang, Dislocation Blues. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.

Uncle Earl, Waterloo, Tennessee. By Kenny Berkowitz.

Benjamin Verdery, Branches. By Mark Small.

Gilberto Gil, Gil Luminoso. By Ron Forbes-Roberts.

High-Strung Tuning. Alternate tunings don't always require a huge learning curve. High-strung tuning lowers the bar by raising the octaves. With audio examples. By Doug Young.

If I Only Had a Brain. An arrangement of the Wizard of Oz's whimsical song. By Laurence Juber.

1930s Bronson. A beautiful flattop with Brazilian rosewood back and sides. By Tony Marcus.

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