Category Archives: guitar

Celebrating Vicki Genfan (born June 15, 1959), an American guitarist who has worked with Tommy Emmanuel, Laurence Juber, Kaki King, and Jennifer Batten.

Celebrating John Leslie “Wes” Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968), an American jazz guitarist known for an unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb which granted him a distinctive sound.

Celebrating Kimberley Ann Deal (born June 10, 1961), an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the former bassist and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band Pixies, and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Breeders.

Celebrating Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), known as Howlin’ Wolf, a Chicago blues singer and guitarist, originally from Mississippi. With a booming voice and imposing physical presence, he is one of the best-known Chicago blues artists.

Celebrating Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009), known as Les Paul, an American guitarist and inventor. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, he was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar and many recording innovations.

Celebrating Derek Trucks (born June 8, 1979), an American guitarist. He became an official member of The Allman Brothers Band in 1999 and in 2010 formed the Tedeschi Trucks Band with his wife Susan Tedeschi.

Celebrating Tony Rice (born David Anthony Rice, June 8, 1951, Danville, Virginia), an American guitarist and bluegrass musician.

Ana Popovic at the Dakota Saturday & Sunday June 8 & 9, 2019 7PM $45/40/35 Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 332-1010 tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yy7lojwy https://www.dakotacooks.com/ “Ana Popovic is one helluva a guitar player.” – Bruce Springsteen Ana Popovic, born in Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia), quickly learned her father’s impressive blues and soul record collection, […]

Joel Shapira & Thomas Nordlund at Midtown Global Market “Telekinesis” Saturday June 8, 2019 12:30-2:30 Midtown Global Market 920 E Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407

Celebrating Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), an American musician with a career spanning four decades. Prince was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant fashion sense, and wide vocal range. His guitar mastery is part of his genius usually lost among his many other talents.