Tag Archives: Chet Atkins

R.I.P. Thom Bresh

Posted on May 24, 2022 by steveandjohnnie

We’re so sorry to hear the news that Thom Bresh has passed away. Among the many hats he wore, Thom (The biological son of legendary guitarist/entertainer Merle Travis) was one of the world’s great fingerstyle guitarists, a wonderful humorist and … Continue reading →

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OK, We’re Gonna Try This Cyber Monday Thing …

Posted on November 29, 2015 by steveandjohnnie

This is new territory for us and, while we don’t want to sound like high pressure pitchmen, we do have something we’re kinda proud of (Our book about Les Paul, “A Little More Les”) and Cyber Monday gives us an … Continue reading →

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That Was The Week That Was!!

Posted on October 17, 2015 by steveandjohnnie

“That Was The Week That Was” was the title of a TV show that ran on CBS in the 60’s.  We hope they don’t mind us borrowing it to headline this post because it just seemed the most appropriate summary … Continue reading →

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Tommy Emmanuel – Force Of Nature

Posted on September 21, 2013 by steveandjohnnie

The force of nature that is Tommy Emmanuel hit the Chicago area this past week.  The Elgin Community College Arts Center’s Blizzard Theatre and Chicago’s Park West were the touchdown sites for the legendary Certified Guitar Player.  We’ve been fortunate enough … Continue reading →

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