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Aly Tadros Releases New Video

Chrissy Mauck — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:28:54 +0000

Last week, singer/songwriter Aly Tadros released the new music video for “Bad Thing” off her latest album The Fits.

The song has a jazzy, bluesy feel, and Tadros and her band takes viewers back in time with this new clip, which was filmed and recorded live at ZirZamin in New York City’s West Village.

Alejandro Escovedo Performs in the Guild Lounge

Mike Duffy — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:03 +0000

When Texas rocker Alejandro Escovedo stopped by the Guild Lounge, he performed a pair of tracks off 2012′s Big Station. Watch “San Antonio Rain” and “Man of the World” below.

Guild Guitars Abound at MerleFest

Mike Duffy — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:13:49 +0000

The 2013 MerleFest in Wilkesboro, N.C., took place on April 25-28 and featured a lineup that brought out the stars of Americana and roots music.

Performers included the Avett Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Leon Russell, The Charlie Daniels Band, Gov’t Mule, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, American Legacies: The Del McCoury Band and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Patrick Sweany, who is featured in the image above.

Guild guitars were also on site at Wilkes Community College, where the Guild Airstream provided a spot for attendees to try out some acoustic models.

View the full gallery of Guild at MerleFest here and click here for more information about the event.

Watch Soundgarden Play ‘Black Hole Sun’ at the Wiltern

Mike Duffy — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:37:13 +0000

When Soundgarden stopped by the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles earlier this year, they brought out several fresh tracks from their 2013 album King Animal and a slew of hits from their storied career.

For those that weren’t in attendance, Metal Assault was luckily there, and the news outlet has since posted video of the grunge icons performing one of their biggest songs, “Black Hole Sun.”

Enjoy the video below and visit Soundgarden’s official Facebook page for a full list of tour dates.

Quiet Corral Show Tight Harmonies in Guild Lounge Performance

Mike Duffy — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:33:39 +0000

Kansas-based six-piece band Quiet Corral brought out some incredible harmonies on this version of “Where the River Ends” when they stopped by the Guild Lounge.

Check out their performance below and visit Quiet Corral’s official Facebook page to keep up with the guys.

Ryan Bingham on Jimmy Fallon

Chrissy Mauck — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:57:21 +0000

Ryan Bingham recently appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where he gave another solid national television performance with his Guild 12-string. Watch this clip of “Western Shores” off Tomorrowland below.

Note: Unfortunately, the video has expired.

Richie Havens, 1941-2013

Jeff Owens — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:26:03 +0000

Guild is saddened to learn of the April 22 passing of the great Richie Havens.

Havens, 72, suffered a fatal heart attack at his home in Jersey City, N.J.

From small coffee shops to mammoth music festivals, Havens distinctively soulful voice and powerfully rhythmic acoustic style mesmerized countless listeners live and on record. He is perhaps most noted for the stunning solo performance with which he opened the three-day Woodstock Festival in August 1969.

Born in New York City on Jan. 21, 1941, Havens rose from the Greenwich Village scene of the late 1950s and early 1960s to become one of the folk music world’s preeminent artists. He scored major chart success as a thoughtful interpreter of songs written by others, including Bob Dylan’s “Just Like a Woman” and the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.”

Havens remained a busy and beloved performer and recording artist for the rest of his life. He enjoyed a 45-year touring and performing career and released more than 20 albums.

Guild Guitars celebrates the life and work of Richie Havens, the greatest and most enduring ambassador of its name and instruments. Throughout his life, he touched the lives of many generations of players and fans with his music, and he will be missed.

Bob Minner Shares his First Impression of New Guild Orpheum

Mike Duffy — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:28:13 +0000

Flatpick guitarist Bob Minner, who is currently touring with country artist Tim McGraw, recently sat with Guild to chat about how he got into playing guitar and what he thinks about the new Orpheum Mahogany 12-Fret Slope Shoulder Dreadnought.

Check out the interview below.

Doyle Bramhall II Performs at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival

Mike Duffy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:56:55 +0000

Doyle Bramhall II has been on tour with Eric Clapton’s band on a series of dates throughout the United States and Europe this year, and that road recently ran through New York for Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival.

Bramhall actually took the stage for a solo performance on a Guild 12-string guitar, which he played upside down.

Watch Bramhall in action after the jump and visit his official website for more information.

Orianthi Performs for At: Guitar Center

Chrissy Mauck — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:02:03 +0000

Australian rocker Orianthi is featured on At: Guitar Center’s latest episode, performing “How do you Sleep” with the help of guitarist Cyril Niccolai from the Fairchilds. Niccolai is using his Guild D-55 in Antique Burst on the cut, which appears on Orianthi’s newly released album Heaven in this Hell.

Watch after the jump …