Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens dazzles fans every night with a nylon-string guitar solo that ever-so-slightly teases bits of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Van Halen's "Eruption." It's a ...

Stephen Aron is a world-renowned classical guitarist who founded Oberlin’s Classical Guitar program in 1992. He is a groundbreaking figure in the world of classical guitar recordings, publishing the ...

These two best solos in the world helped to start English guitar music and inspire generations, according to Ritchie Blackmore.

The recital began with a quartet performance consisting of LaQuatra, Nelson Rodríguez Garza, Mateo Novoa and Jeremy Bishop, ...

From Hendrix’s feedback to Tom Verlaine’s angular lines, these 15 iconic guitarists crafted unique tones, phrasing, and ...

Every great rock band normally has to rely on a good guitar player to get their point across. Even if they aren’t able to play on the same level as virtuosos, the importance behind a good riff is what ...

The two twin Dessner brothers are always up to something. These days, Aaron continues to work with the biggest pop star in decades, while Bryce continues to operate in the classical and film-score ...

The professional orchestra that embraces recent and contemporary music has scheduled two concerts for the new season under music director Steven Smith. The first, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook Large ensembles typically dominate the classical calendar. But the coronavirus turned the spotlight on individual artists. By Joshua ...