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Southern-Rock Siblings Larkin Poe Are in Full Bloom
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Southern-Rock Siblings Larkin Poe Are in Full Bloom

The sisterly Southern-rock duo learned to be more vulnerable with one another, and it’s led to a new album—and their biggest success yet.

Beyond Blues: How to Play “Bird” Blues
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Beyond Blues: How to Play “Bird” Blues

Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker’s challenging version of a 12-bar blues is one of his most enduring contributions. Learn how to navigate these tricky changes by combining bebop and blues.

Decorate Like Django
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Decorate Like Django

Even if you aren’t into Gypsy jazz, there are a wealth of inspiring ideas to glean from Django’s impossibly fast lines.

Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s Stinging Blues
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Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s Stinging Blues

Watson was a pivotal influence on Frank Zappa, Etta James, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among others.

Grace Bowers Raises the Bar for Blues with Debut, Wine on Venus
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Grace Bowers Raises the Bar for Blues with Debut, Wine on Venus

On her first full-length record, the young 6-stringer continues to climb the ranks of blues musicians who are defining a new tradition in the tried-and-true genre.

Close-up on Marcus King’s Gibson Guitars and His Pedalboard
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Close-up on Marcus King's Gibsons & Pedalboard

The roots guitar hero stopped at Nashville’s Guitar Center last week to show ’n’ tell his favorite Gibson guitars—and more.