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Last Call: Bohlinger’s Superpower: Johnny Can’t Read
Last Call

Bohlinger’s Superpower: Johnny Can’t Read

Does the guitar’s design encourage sonic exploration more than sight reading?

Roots-Rocker Jim Campilongo’s New York State of Mind
Artist Features

Jim Campilongo’s New York State of Mind

The San Francisco-born roots-rock guitarist feels like an East Coaster at heart, and his latest, She Loved the Coney Island Freak Show, might be his most rocking, fitting homage to the Big Apple.

Bill Orcutt’s 16-String Guitar Quartet
Guitarists

Bill Orcutt’s 16-String Guitar Quartet

The arc of this revolutionary player’s career, which began with an acoustic and led to post- and noise-rock, has carried him to an unforeseen home in avant-garde composition.

PAKT Venture to the Far Edge of Improv
Guitarists

PAKT Venture to the Far Edge of Improv

The free-playing supergroup returns with a full-length that explores the outer reaches of composition. Guitarists Tim Motzer and Alex Skolnick mull over the mysteries of their music.

Question of the Month: Deep Thoughts on Improvising
Question & Obsession

Question of the Month: Deep Thoughts on Improvising

For this month’s question, guest picker John Osborne, PG staff, and reader K. Spurgeon share their musings on their approaches to improvisation.

daniel Donato
Wong Notes

Daniel Donato Gets Cosmic

Cory goes in-depth with the young shredder, who shares all about his many compelling viewpoints on jamming, and music on the whole.

NYC jam session
The Root of It All

How to Survive a Jam Session—A Bassist's Guide

Jamming is an essential part of American musical tradition, and should be part of yours. Here are some bass-centric tips.