I first heard “Rock and Roll” by Eric Hutchinson on Towson University’s 89.7 WTMD on a syndicated program called “World Cafe.” If you don’t listen to WTMD, you are missing […]

Gomez has a great, laid back, off-centered vibe and “See the World” is a great example of that. The main riff is fun and interesting while the band’s arrangement is […]

One of my students, Rob, has been selected to be one of the two student guitarists for Severna Park High School’s Rock and Roll Revival. Rob competed against six other […]

There are certain things in my life for which I can only thank my father. I have his thirst for knowledge, his distrust of authority, his emotional sensitivity,  his devotion […]

Okay, so this one was a pleasant surprise for me. I wish I could say that I’ve heard this song before today, but I’d be lying if I did. I […]

When I think of Green Day, I think of power chords. “Holiday” is power chord tour de force. With the exception of the intro and break riffs, this song is […]

I have to admit it: I’m not much of a Simon and Garfunkel fan. I respect them, but I just don’t enjoy their music to the level that warrants a […]

With a title like “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide,” ZZ Top better deliver some  riffage bursting with plenty of attitude. Fortunately for us, this song delivers on the title’s promise. This […]

I don’t have a ton to say about Dan Auerbach’s “Heartbroken, In Disrepair,” from the Keep it Hid album . I just like it. When Chris, one of my students, […]

Few people dispute that Jimi Hendrix’s musical DNA has proliferated throughout rock and roll. I would wager that Hendrix is cited as an influence by guitar players more often than […]