Jason Verlinde, Publisher.
Patrick David Barber, Art Director.
Michael Simmons, Editor.
Marc Greilsamer, Associate Editor.
And contributions from numerous photographers, writers and music authorities from around the world.
Influences
Joseph Spence, Skip Spence, Lloyd Loar, Leo Fender, Bob Wills, Leo Kottke, John McLaughlin, Django Reinhardt, Ben Harper, Eric Clapton, Clarence White, the Frames, Bill Monroe, Steve Cropper, Duane Eddy, Gang of Four, Jim Hall, Sam Bush, Earl Scruggs, the Monks, Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell, Wade Mainer, Uncle Dave Macon, Jon Brion, Bern Nix, employees at the Marxochime Colony, Neko Case, Richard Thompson, Van Morrison, Sonic Youth, the Delmore Bros., Kelly Hogan, John Fahey, Sun City Girls, Nic Jones, David Grisman, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ted Leo, Bo Diddley, BB King, Bela Fleck, Hermann Zapf, Andy Statman, John Scofield, Jimmy Reed, Mississippi John Hurt, Sol Hoopii, Lyle Ritz, Warren Haynes, the Zombies, Herb Ohta, the Clash, Gang of Four, Television, Tony Rice, John Hartford, Steve Albini, William Morris, George Gruhn, the guy at Swagerty who made the Surf-A-Lele, Ry Cooder, Stephen Bruton and many others...
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Thank you
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Who: The Paige Capo What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik" When: Summer NAMM 2009 Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406. Why: Because you asked for it.
Hiya Fretboard Journal! I just wanted to let you know that I have put six new songs from my forthcoming album "Letting Go" up on my player.This album features some of my finest acoustic guitar playing to date. God Bless, Tim.
Thanks a million Fretboard for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for you sometime. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
Check out the new FACEBOOK SONG and if your a Facebook member be sure and join the group "Fans of AJ Downing". Stay tuned on a new album due out by the end of the year!
please visit the blog of HelpCharity, http://Blog.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , where you will find a list of all donations in kind from many artists. Each CD without autograph 8,- EURO, each CD with autograph 16,- EURO. For all other donations in kind please please request the price at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de . You can find many photos of the donations in kind at HelpCharity MySpace, www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity
Hi guys, We sure appreciate your help last year and hope you're still willing to let your folks know about this opportunity.
All accepted applicants attend on Full Paid scholarships worth $2500 and pay no tuition! This year's staff includes: Skip Ewing, Deanna Bryant, and Clay Mills.
We rely on the songwriting community to get the word out, and your assistance is vital. Please consider emailing and/or posting this information on your site(s).
Skip Ewing's Horse & Writer "Invitational" July 12 - 18, 2009 (Applications must be postmarked by May 15) www.HorseandWriter.com
The Horse & Writer Team theteam@horseandwriter.com
I'm a grown-up and this is the magazine for me... I just cancelled my subscription to Atlantic monthly as I've finally admitted that it's over my head.
Great latest issue! Always love it! Finishing up some instruments for the NW Handmade Instrument Show on April 25/26. Check out what's happening on the work bench.
Hiya Fretboard Journal! I would love to be featured.Please check out my music.I am regarded as one of the U.K.'s finest acoustic guitarists. God Bless, Tim.
I've only held a mandolin in my hands maybe five times in my entire life (and I'm getting old), yet I read every word of every issue of your magazine. This is a testament to the writing of your contributors. Keep up the great work!
