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Chuck Garvey and Al Schnier of moe.: Brothers Through Ups and Downs
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Chuck Garvey and Al Schnier of moe.: Brothers Through Ups and Downs

The two guitarists are known for their sympathetic 6-string interplay. They remain as tight as ever, despite setbacks, as they deliver the buoyant, vibrant Circle of Giants, the long-running jam band’s 14th studio record.

Guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Unearthed Set at an NYC Jazz Landmark
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Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Unearthed Set at an NYC Jazz Landmark

The influential jazz guitarist’s new release, The Next Step Band (Live at Smalls, 1996), captures a performance at NYC’s Smalls at a time when the venue was emerging as a local creative hotbed. He’s also publishing a career-spanning book of compositions, and together, the works demonstrate a jazz-guitar genius in search of musical and existential truth.

Chris Smither Gets “Lost in the Bardo” on His New Album, All About the Bones
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Chris Smither Gets “Lost in the Bardo” on His New Album, All About the Bones

The veteran fingerstylist and songwriter—who’s had his songs covered by Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, and others—ponders the existential while celebrating the earthly. He also talks about the trajectory of his six-decades-long career, and how he learned to stop doing what’s unnecessary.

Adam Levy: Following the Voice
Guitarists

Adam Levy: Following the Voice

With a lifetime of experience accompanying vocalists and singer-songwriters, the jazz guitarist revisits the role of bandleader with his minimalist, intuitive playing on his latest full-length, Spry.

The Dao of Acoustic Jerry Garcia
Guitarists

The Dao of Acoustic Jerry Garcia

The Grateful Dead leader’s guitar playing traveled a long and complex road that begins in the dusty fields of American music. Here’s your guide, from the Black Mountain Boys to Workingman’s Dead to Dawg.