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Close Up: DR Strings
Four Generations: New Jersey-based manufacturer DR Strings began with an idea that Al Dronge, the founder of Guild Guitars, passed along to his son Mark Dronge. In 1989, when DR ... -
Music Album Review: Miranda Lambert - "The Weight of These Wings" (8/10)
Fans of Grammy-winning country star, Miranda Lambert, hungry for her musical take on her much publicized divorce from Blake Shelton, should prepare for a lot of deep expressions and heavy ... -
Live Review: John Novello at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, CA
Material: Though this show was billed as a celebration of his popular new contemporary jazz release Ivory Soul, veteran keyboardist John Novello launched the set with exciting perspective, setting the ... -
Up Close: The Bakery
A Rich History of “Baking the Hits”: An accomplished studio violinist and veteran mastering engineer, Eric Boulanger brings a wealth of diverse experience to his facility, The Bakery, which he ... -
Music Album Review: Deana Martin - "Swing Street" (9/10)
A popular touring performer, Deana Martin (daughter of the legendary Dean Martin) has spent the last decade celebrating her dad’s legacy while creating a formidable one of her own. After ... -
Close Up: TASCAM
Decades of Keeping Tech Out of the Way: One of four divisions of the Japanese-based TEAC Corporation, Montebello, CA-based TASCAM, since its formative years in the ‘70s, has been dedicated to ... -
Signing Story: Towne
Though grounded in a hybrid vibe that many describe as country pop-rock, emerging male-female duo Towne's recently released debut EP Games We Play is truly genre-transcendent, mixing homegrown sentiment and ... -
Music Album Review: Matt Mayhall - "Tropes" (6/10)
One of our most versatile drummers, Matt Mayhall has toured with the Both (featuring Aimee Mann) and performed with Liz Phair, Dar Williams, Susanna Hoffs and numerous jazz greats. His ... -
Up Close: The Fab Factory
Purpose, Passion and Dedication: Shaun Fabos, who launched The Fab Factory in August, is clear about his ultimate mission with the one-of-a-kind North Hollywood-based recording facility. The veteran mixer, who ... -
Signing Story: Ashleigh Smith
In 2012, while finishing her undergraduate jazz studies in the prestigious program at the University of North Texas, Ashleigh Smith competed in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocals competition, and finished first ...
