April-May 1998

Vol. 2, No. 6: April-May 1998
Nine New Instrumental CDs Now Available

Welcome to the April edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Instrumental CDs by 9 artists, including Neil Zaza, Ben Sherman, Rob Johnson, Jim Graham, Marton, Metalmaniac, JSR Records, Jeff Scheetz and Lars Eric Mattsson are now available. You can now listen to and order 43 instrumental releases by 32 different artists. Visit the Instrumental Guitar Showcase to browse and listen to all of these dynamic recordings, or check out our recommendations page. If you've released an instrumental project, get all the details about merchandising through Guitar Nine, and decide if it's right for your music.

Joe Bochar
Joe Bochar

Instrumentalist Joe Bochar serves up a thinly disguised look at chromatics.

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

How to keep from destroying your confidence by setting realistic expectations for your recording projects.

David Knopfler
David Knopfler

British guitarist David Knopfler recalls the days when the Stratocaster was held in esteem as the instrument of choice--if you could afford one, that is. A tale of how dreams can come true, and how old feelings never quite die.

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

I decided to do the independent route because that is the only route that is available to me at the present time. I have had releases on A&M Canada and Legato Records but I can`t wait for the "grown ups" to decide whether or not to release the music. I want to have my music out there like anybody else and if I have to do it all myself--so be it!

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Professional Guitarist Plans Progressive Instrumental CD

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

I just released my first CD after 27 years of playing. For me it represents the end of a struggle to accept my influences, yet still feel I have a voice of my own. I also wanted to express the fact that I just love to play, and that I love music without borders. Most importantly, I want to create music that expresses my true heart, and that inspires the listener to do the same.

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What They're Saying About These Michigan Bluesmen

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Solo Guitarist Creates Unique Blend Of Musical Mediums

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Instrumentalist Bridges Modern And Traditional Stylings

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Mad Guitar, Electronic Sounds, Experimental Vibe

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Bringing A New Edge To Contemporary Jazz

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Experienced Guitarist Goes Instrumental With New Release

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Melodic Rock With An Edge

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Progressive Jazz/Rock Fusion From Down Under

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Original Flamenco Guitarist Seeks Worldwide Audience

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