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AERIAL ACOUSTICS -  a guitar duo featuring Dorothy Wagner on classical guitar and Dennis Smith on steel-string guitar. Their original instrumental music is an eclectic blend of new age, jazz, classical and folk.  click the ordering button to hear the sound samples.

JONATHAN ADAMS -  A very fine classical/finger style guitarist. Jonathan has studied with some of the best.

DAVID ALLISON -  One of Scotland's most talented and innovative acoustic guitarists.

MURIEL ANDERSON    - winner of the 1989 National Finger picking Guitar Championship. She has been acclaimed as "the premier woman finger style guitarist of our day."

LIONA BOYD  -   THE FIRST LADY OF GUITAR... Impeccable classical guitar!

DAN EGAN  -  A fantastic well rounded guitarist. With intense well written songs. Dan's acoustic songs are soothing and always soulful. Good for the mind, good for the soul. Dan's electric songs are absolutely red hot. And can he rip! Whether he's playing acoustic, new age, or shredding on some killer rock tune, Dan shines. (like a blinding light) This is one very talented musician!

-   This site features a phenomenal guitarist named Rowland. Worthy of being listed with the masters.(not my opinion,a fact!).This is a must have for any lover of guitar music. His music evokes every human emotion.(even a few I didn't know I had). Sample (download & stream) 16 songs from his c. d. "Symphony For Guitar".  What makes Rowlands music so incredible is not only his impeccable playing but the composures are genius. I have experienced a lot of music for a lot of years and nothing has reached me like his music. Whether he's laying down a dirty rock groove or calming you with beautiful acoustic work, you feel every moment. If you truly love music, this c.d. is priceless.    
I HAVE THE C.D.  AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!

The NEW DOUBLE C.D. "DE'JA' VU" is another masterpiece.
 
And I have it. (thanks Rowland! you're way too kind.) Go to his site and listen to the sound samples. Rowland could have simply added to the incredible landscape he painted with his first release. But make no mistake this is not part two of his first release. The new discs are fresh and new. Rowland has outdone himself this time. The acoustic disc showcases his softer side with songs that soothe and relax. Simply put in one word: BEAUTIFUL. The electric disc showcases the HEAVY, AGGRESSIVE side of Rowland. And boy does he have one. This disc goes from calming electric to some serious in your face electric. There are some unbelievable blues too. Simply put in one word: KILLER MAN (i know that's 2 words. but "MAN" doesn't count)
 unmistakably rowland, undeniably great, unbelievable!.....live your life with one purpose- get this c.d.

MICHAEL HEDGES

-  A masterful Belgian fingerstyle player. With 10 CD's and world recognition as one of the finest. Gilbert is one guitarist you can't afford not to check out! He has recorded both solo guitar works and with a band. He incorporates classical, and freestyle jazz (among other influences) to create a sound and style unique unto himself. His music is spiritual and calming, to stimulating. The vibe on the songs I've had the pleasure to experience, transend anything of this earth. A true original. Simply put, "This Is Pure Genius".

PHIL KEAGGY   -  An amazing guitarist that's equally at home on both acoustic and electric guitar. With a career that spans 30 years, Phil is one of the masters.

LEO KOTTKE  - THE UNOFFICIAL SITE.  A really great site for the legend.  Includes everything from vital info to sounds and video.

ADRIAN LEGG -   Acoustic Guitarist el supremo'...Voted Guitarist Of The Decade by Guitarist magazine. Guitar Players readers poll winner for Best Acoustic Finger Style Guitarist 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996. I saw Adrian open on the first G3 tour in Boston,Ma.... He Was Just ASTOUNDING MAN!

- A daring Jazz/New Age guitarist who has not only his own voice, but his own language. This guy's the real thing...A True Original!

SANDY PRAGER   - Sandy is a seventh generation musician, who plays jazz based improvisational acoustic guitar music. His music comes from a wide variety of influences. Yet never totally leaves the jazz-based improvisational formats which are his roots. He has composed for television, including a documentary of Massachusetts funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, and has played for the Beth Soll dance troupe.   click the order link to bring up the sound samples to check him out.

PRESTON REED  - an unbelievable acoustic guitarist with a unique style and technique. Who has been called "phenomenal" by Al DiMeola and "inspiring" by the late Michael Hedges. Preston has a few sound samples on his site. But check out his MP3.com site for the best samples (and sound).

DON ROSS  -  the only two time winner of the prestigious National Finger picking Championship. A very fine acoustic and dobro guitarist.

TIM SPARKS - A beautifully original acoustic guitarist. And an extremely clever arranger. A master of virtually every guitar style.

STRUNZ AND FARAH  This Acoustic Duo Is The Talk Of The Guitar World....Total Guitar Magazine calls Strunz & Farah The planets most staggering guitar duo. Guitarist Magazine refers to Strunz and Farah as the Devastating guitar duo on the cover of a recent issue. Guitar Player says Strunz & Farah have distinguished themselves as two of the planets most gifted acoustic guitarists. Dirty Linen adds They are powerful, fiery performers, specializing in blazing speed and driving energy.    (I got the live c.d. as a gift and was astounded & amazed...thanks Jesse)

DEL VEZEAU  - Acoustic guitarist extraordinaire. Very (very) few artists today really make me sit back and say wow! But Del Vezeau did just that. Maybe it was Del's absolute virtuosity of the instrument. Maybe it was the deep rooted soul and emotion of the music. Maybe it's the roller coaster ride of influences. Constantly changing and twisting and winding. I would have to put Del Vezeau up with the masters. The songs are calming and stimulating at the same time. Two words:"Unique & Beautiful". Del's mp3.com site

- An Incredible Fingerstylist And Passionate Guitarist, Whose playing Goes From Playful To Disciplined To Ssssmokin