The celebrated singer-songwriter had mortality on his mind while crafting the perfect storm of songs for his new album.

· America, the “Horse with No Name” folk-rockers, are down to original member Dewey Bunnell and other harmonizers for their Happy Trails Tour (7 p.m. State Theatre, $125 and up). ·Good-vibing Canadian ...

Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved.’ This was the dedication from Mason’s family ...

A “Seven Nation Army” marched into the music studio classroom at Carlson Elementary School this year. The song, by the garage ...

In September 1985, British band the Blow Monkeys, led by smooth-voiced, sharp-suited and floppy-fringed frontman, Dr. Robert, ...

This month, The Vancouver Classical Guitar Society (VCGS) presents its annual Rising Stars: A Celebration concert with four teenage players who have already amassed an impressive number of provincial, ...

Powerful, extremely versatile and creatively refreshing, the HyVibe 10 offers a ton of inspiration if you click with it. Yes, it’s not for purists, but that should be obvious and while up against ...

Guitar building is often considered the pinnacle of woodworking — it’s an impressive feat. But the lessons these high school students learn in this unique class reach far beyond the woodshop. Tucked ...

What if the strings of a guitar could float, untethered, held in place by nothing but invisible magnetic forces? It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but Mattias Krantz outlines how he turned ...

I took one cheap shot at the string cutting game — just ten bucks — and somehow sliced my way into a major prize. I don’t know if it was skill, luck, or the arcade gods blessing me, but it actually ...

For musicians, whether novice or expert, selecting an acoustic guitar is a crucial decision. With so many brands to choose from, it can be challenging to find the right one that suits you. In this ...