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News Articles: guitar

Bevrely "Guitar" Watkins

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Remembering Beverly 'Guitar' Watkins Tatum's Legacy In Blues Music

Beverly 'Guitar' Watkins Tatum died earlier this week. She was 80 years old. Her name might not ring a bell, which is probably why a magazine writer...

October 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • and 1 more
"Wire & Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars" will be on display at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) until September 29.

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From 'Wire And Wood' To Rock Star Icon: Exhibition At MODA Examines Guitar Design

Whether it's the twang of a blues tune, the finger-picking of a folk song, or the shredding in heavy metal music, the guitar is central to our concept...

August 16, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Aaron Paul Zimmer's first solo album, "Saints and Heretics," was recorded at The Garage Studio in Savannah.

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Savannah Stopover Music Festival Welcomes Local Musician Aaron Paul Zimmer

As the Savannah Stopover Music Festival heads into its ninth year, one featured artist won't have to travel far to attend. Singer-songwriter Aaron Paul...

March 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Naia Izumi is the 2018 winner of NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.

NPR Tiny Desk Contest Winner Naia Izumi Talks Georgia Roots, 'Declarative' Music

You might recognize Naia Izumi if you're from Columbus, Georgia. Izumi is winner of NPR's 2018 Tiny Desk Contest. He started playing guitar when he was...

August 02, 2018
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor
Dan Horowitz, left, and Mike Mantione, right, of the band Five Eight.

Athens' Five Eight On New Album And 'Best Guitar Solo Ever'

Mike Mantione said he gets to live out his teenage fantasy, right around the halfway mark of the song "Palace Estates." “It's got the best guitar solo I...

July 19, 2017
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

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