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Rig Rundown: Marcus King Band

King and fellow guitarist Drew Smithers—plus King’s own pater familias—bring the heat in this new Rundown.

By John BohlingerJul 09, 2026

John Bohlinger

John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.

Back in May, PG’s John Bohlinger headed to Nashville Municipal Auditorium to film a Rig Rundown with one of blues-rock’s hottest new commodities: Marcus King.

Ahead of their show at the Auditorium, Bohlinger spoke with King and bandmate Drew Smithers about the Marshall-Gibson connection that fuels their high-powered rock ’n’ roll. King’s father, Marvin, also makes a special cameo! Tune in for a steamy slice of Southern rock. Brought to you by D’Addario.

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Rig Rundown: Bring Me the Horizon’s Lee Malia

The English guitarist reps a surfy signature and killer Quad Cortex on his band’s latest tour.

By Chris KiesJul 06, 2026

Chris Kies

Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.

Rig Rundown: Hayley Williams Band

The Paramore star’s backing band rocks with well-stocked pedalboards.

By Chris KiesJun 24, 2026

Chris Kies

Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.

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Rig Rundown: The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson [2026]

By John BohlingerJun 17, 2026

John Bohlinger

John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.

Jared James Nichols [2026]

The blues-rock guitar wizard goes back to basics.

By Chris KiesJun 10, 2026

Chris Kies

Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.

Rig Rundown: SatchVai Band

The veteran shredders packed signature electrics alongside Dragons and hydras on their recent American tour.

By John BohlingerJun 03, 2026

John Bohlinger

John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.

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