Nine New Instrumental CDs Now Available

April-May 1998 · April 1998

Welcome to the April edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Instrumental CDs by 9 artists, including Neil Zaza, Ben Sherman, Rob Johnson, Jim Graham, Marton, Metalmaniac, JSR Records, Jeff Scheetz and Lars Eric Mattsson are now available. You can now listen to and order 43 instrumental releases by 32 different artists. Visit the Instrumental Guitar Showcase to browse and listen to all of these dynamic recordings, or check out our recommendations page. If you've released an instrumental project, get all the details about merchandising through Guitar Nine, and decide if it's right for your music.

In this issue

15 columns

Guest Columnists

How Much Is That Fender In The Window?

David Knopfler

British guitarist David Knopfler recalls the days when the Stratocaster was held in esteem as the instrument of choice--if you could afford one, that is. A tale of how dreams can come true, and how old feelings never quite die.

Interviews

Interview: Ben Sherman

Dan McAvinchey

I just released my first CD after 27 years of playing. For me it represents the end of a struggle to accept my influences, yet still feel I have a voice of my own. I also wanted to express the fact that I just love to play, and that I love music without borders. Most importantly, I want to create music that expresses my true heart, and that inspires the listener to do the same.

Interviews

Interview: David Martone

Dan McAvinchey

I decided to do the independent route because that is the only route that is available to me at the present time. I have had releases on A&M Canada and Legato Records but I can't wait for the "grown ups" to decide whether or not to release the music. I want to have my music out there like anybody else and if I have to do it all myself--so be it!

The Power To Release