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Live
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12.20.07Grace Potter and the NocturnalsA funky southern-rock band recently grabbed my attention at a local concert in Portland. The band, known as Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, is led by Grace Potter (vocals/piano/guitar) and guitarist Scott Tournet. The band was independent and self-promoting until 2005 when they signed on with Hollywood Records. In person, Grace is gentle and mild mannered. On stage, however, her presence is vivid and explicit. While the band's performance was mainly focused on Grace's vocal and organ talents, she has a surprisingly skilled hand for guitar. The band's lead guitarist Scott Tournet demonstrated a wide range of techniques on the guitar. Blues, ...
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09.05.07Jack White: a modern guitar masterJack White is clearly one of the modern masters of guitar. Check out the live Conan performance below. If you're not up for watching the whole thing, then at least catch the tapping solo at the 3 min mark. The White Stripes "Lets Build a Home" Jack White got his start as a performing musician during the 1990s playing random gigs in Detroit. However, White wasn't able to quit his day job as an upholsterer until The White Stripes soon to come success. Eventually, he started a band with his then-wife Meg White on the drums. The duo saw gradual success over three ...
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05.18.07Aerosmith Live – Dream OnThis song is a significant part of rock and roll history. Even today, the song holds its own weight. Rock on! Aerosmith Live - Dream On video
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05.12.07Eric Clapton Live – “Layla”To celebrate the grand opening of strumstrum, we're launching with two weeks of live performances. Today we present Eric Clapton live performing "Layla." Amazing solo!
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05.10.07Sublime Live at the House of BluesIt's you, it's that shit stuck under my shoe, it's that smell inside the van, it's my bed sheet covered with sand. We're launching strumstrum this month with two weeks packed with live performances. First up, Sublime performs Don't Push, Garden Grove, DJS, Right Back, and more at the House of Blues. Enjoy!
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