Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Sean Shibe, a shape-shifting artist, redefines the idea of a classical guitarist

On his new album, Sean Shibe ditches his nylon-strung classical guitar for a Fender Stratocaster.

The Scottish guitarist defies expectations, ditching his traditional nylon-strung instrument for a Fender Stratocaster to play a startling range of music – from Meredith Monk to Chick Corea.

(Image credit: Iga Gozdowska/Courtesy of the artist)



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Thursday, August 25, 2022

This reissue proves Roger Miller was more than just a novelty act

Best known for novelty songs like "King of the Road," Miller was also a serious songwriter who wrote ballads for artists such as Ray Price. Miller's '70 album A Trip in the Country is newly available.



* This article was originally published here