Wes Montgomery

Wes Montgomery

John Leslie “Wes” Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist and one of the most influential figures in modern jazz. Musicians and critics often place Wes Montgomery among the greatest jazz guitarists of all time because of his unique...
Skasucks

Skasucks

Skasucks is a ska-punk band from Seoul, South Korea, formed in 2006 and known for its energetic live shows. The group is led by vocalist Ryu, who is also a tattoo artist and a key figure in the Korean punk scene. Skasucks has opened for international acts such as The...
Masayoshi Takanaka: Fusion Icon with Tropical Flair

Masayoshi Takanaka: Fusion Icon with Tropical Flair

Masayoshi Takanaka (born Ryu Masayoshi, March 27, 1953) is a Japanese guitarist, composer, and producer, widely regarded as a pioneer of Japanese rock and fusion. Born in Tokyo to a Chinese father and Japanese mother, he began his career in the early 1970s with the...
LUTHIERS EXPO

LUTHIERS EXPO

The Miami International GuitART Festival welcomes luthiers to register for the 2025 MIGF Luthiers Expo. This event provides an excellent opportunity for luthiers and guitar shops to showcase their guitars, music, and related products to participants from around the...
Seattle Symphony

Seattle Symphony

The Seattle Symphony is a leading American orchestra based in Seattle, Washington. Since 1998, it has performed at Benaroya Hall and also accompanies the Seattle Opera. History of the Seattle Symphony Early Beginnings (1903–1919) The...