It’s where Johnny met June, where bluegrass was born and where country music blossomed into a national phenomenon. Built in 1892 for a revivalist reverend, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium has survived for 120 years and counting as a venue for all kinds of entertainment, and most famously was the heart of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974.
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Clapton Announces Major U.S. Tour In 2013
Written by fenderadmin
Widely considered one of the world’s all time greatest guitarists and known amongst his peers as a great collaborator, Eric Clapton has announced a major U.S. tour culminating in his fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival presented by Chase.
Walk the Moon Gets Fonda Theatre Dancing
Written by fenderadmin
Walk the Moon’s excellent self-titled 2012 album contains several energetic tracks that got a Hollywood crowd moving.
Hendrix’s Legendary Woodstock Performance Hitting Theaters
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In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’s birth, for the first time ever see Hendrix’s unforgettable August 1969 Woodstock concert in select cinemas globally on November 26.
Learn Guitar with Rock Prodigy Guitar App
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Interested in learning guitar? Consider Rock Prodigy, an interactive iOS app that teaches you real guitar skills via the Rock Prodigy Path™: A fun course that plays like a video game.
Album Pick of the Month: Green Day’s ¡Dos!
Written by fenderadmin
Green Day’s ¡Dos! is yet another strong pop-punk masterpiece from the stalwart San Franciscan band.
Help Fund Independent Film on the Electric Guitar
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Independent film company Loud and Louder has launched a 60-day campaign to raise the finishing funds forTurn It UP!, a feature-length documentary celebrating the electric guitar.
Fender Q&A: Ginny Luke
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For an electric violinist barely old enough to legally buy a drink in the United States, Ginny Luke has enjoyed her share of worldly experiences.
Plugged In: Infantree
Written by fenderadmin
Don’t try to pin a specific music genre on Southern California indie rockers Infantree. When listening to their latest album, a ton of influences come to mind.
Jazzmaster® Controls
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With the late-summer 2012 debut of the new American Vintage series ’65 Jazzmaster model, now seems like a good time to review the traditional Jazzmaster control layout …






































































