Jimmy Leslie

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Freelance Frets Section Editor at Guitar Player

Frets Section Editor at Bass Player

Guitar Player/Frets Editor + Spirit Hustler Singer/Songrocker; Guitarfish Adventures Author

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“The looping show is high anxiety for me. The only time I get to relax is when I’m soloing.” Johnny A. walks us through his song-based live looping strategy as he demonstrates his guitar rig

2 weeks ago | guitarplayer.com | Jimmy Leslie

When Guitar Player presented Johnny A.’s solo looping show at Yoshi’s for our first event of 2025 he graciously granted permission to shoot iPhone video at sound check. An Instagram clip quickly accumulated over 50,000 views with lots of comments asking for insights. Well, you all are in luck because that clip was just the tip of the iceberg.
Johnny A. walks us through his song-based live looping strategy as he demonstrates his guitar rig

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jimmy Leslie

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Johnny performs live looping on his guitar pedalboard during soundcheck at Yoshi's in Oakland, California, January 7, 2025.. | Credit: Jimmy LeslieWhen Guitar Player presented Johnny A.’s solo looping show at Yoshi’s for our first event of 2025 he graciously granted permission to shoot iPhone video at sound check.
“The looping show is high anxiety for me. The only time I get to relax is when I’m soloing.” Johnny A. walks us through his song-based live looping strategy as he demonstrates his guitar rig | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jimmy Leslie

10 albums that need to be heard straight throughHorses – Patti Smith If anyone is putting together an entire album of material, there has to be some sort of meaning between every tune. The entire …
Orianthi performs at Guitar Player Presents in Oakland, California — Win Tickets

2 weeks ago | guitarplayer.com | Jimmy Leslie

We're excited about our first GP Presents event with the sensational Orianthi, who will be appearing at Yoshi's for a pair of dates in mid April. The signature PRS artist is hot on the heels of playing the PRS 40th Anniversary Party where she rocked a cover of AC/DC's "Back in Black" while sitting down due to hamstring and hip injuries. Those issues forced her to cancel some dates with Alice Cooper, but we're confident she'll be back on her feet come April 16 and 17.
Orianthi performs at Guitar Player Presents in Oakland, California -Win Tickets

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jimmy Leslie

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysWhen you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesWe're excited about our first GP Presents event with the sensational Orianthi, who will be appearing at Yoshi's for a pair of dates in mid April.
“It’s all been building up to 8 p.m. when the lights go down and the crowd roars.” Tommy Emmanuel shares his gig-day guitar routine, from sun-up to show time

3 weeks ago | guitarplayer.com | Jimmy Leslie

Tenacity is a huge component in Tommy Emmanuel’s virtuosity. I’ve interviewed him a few times, and been backstage when he’s performed at our monthly Guitar Player Presents events, where I’ve watched the acoustic guitar virtuoso in action. I’ve found that he always seems to have purpose in the things he says and does. For Emmanuel — who spoke with Guitar Player about his new album, Live at the Sydney Opera House — time is of the essence, both literally and figuratively.
“It’s all been building up to 8 p.m. when the lights go down and the crowd roars.” Tommy Emmanuel shares his gig-day guitar routine, from sun-up to show time | Flipboard

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jimmy Leslie

“After his successful election, we sell this kind of guitar in the U.S. We once got an order with 12,000 guitars”: New documentary appears to confirm that Trump Guitars are being manufactured in ChinaIf you think that Trump Guitars are “Made in USA”, think again. The patriotic line, which claims to be endorsed – although not owned – by President …
“Everything’s on 10. That’s how you get the sound. If it goes to 11, that’s even better!” Tommy Emmanuel reveals his custom Maton electro-acoustic - and gives two good reasons to bring three guitars to a gig | GuitarPlayer

1 month ago | guitarplayer.com | Jimmy Leslie

Most readers know that Tommy Emmanuel’s mentor Chet Atkins dubbed him a “C.G.P.” meaning Certified Guitar Player, but Certified Guitar Performer is also appropriate given the dazzling display he puts on in front of an audience. The energetic Emmanuel has elevated the solo acoustic art form to a high-wire act on six strings. Nobody “brings it” quite like the man GP chose to grace its August 2017 cover for a themed issue addressing the 50 greatest acoustic players of all time.
Tommy Emmanuel shows us his custom Maton electro-acoustic and gives two reasons to gig with three guitars

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jimmy Leslie

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Tommy Emmanuel poses with his custom Maton TE Personal acoustic guitar, as featured in this article's accompanying video.. | Credit: Jimmy LeslieMost readers know that Tommy Emmanuel’s mentor Chet Atkins dubbed him a “C.G.P.” meaning Certified Guitar Player, but Certified Guitar Performer is also appropriate given the dazzling display he puts on in front of an audience.
“Everything’s on 10. That’s how you get the sound. If it goes to 11, that’s even better!” Tommy Emmanuel reveals his custom Maton electro-acoustic - and gives two good reasons to bring three guitars to a gig | Flipboard

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Jimmy Leslie

6 hours agoEvery My Morning Jacket Studio Album, Ranked“I’m not a hippie, and I’m not not a hippie” — this is what Jim James told Uproxx’s own Steven Hyden in 2008 and I propose the same is true of My Morning Jacket being a jam band.

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Jimmy Leslie @jimmylesliegtr

11 Feb 23

Found this pic with @jeffbeckmusic backstage at the Greek in LA from 2006. I was so nervous to meet my hero, but we shared a good laugh:) #ripjeffbeck https://t.co/PtLF7WMyby

Jimmy Leslie @jimmylesliegtr

21 Jan 23

I feel like each of my musical heroes that passes takes a piece of me with he or she, and leaves a piece of themselves here in return. Listening to @thedavidcrosby revisitng our conversation plus doing a @jeffbeckmusic lesson today, oh man, - so heartbreakingly beautiful!🫠

Jimmy Leslie @jimmylesliegtr

20 Jan 23

Honored to have done the last GP interview with "Croz." He was very gracious and we went deep into his whole career from a guitar perspective. He was also funny and level-headed about life, aware he wasn't far off from the next one. #RIPDavidCrosby https://t.co/Rbb1M6xe0M

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“The looping show is high anxiety for me. The only time I get to relax is when I’m soloing.” Johnny A. walks us through his song-based live looping strategy as he demonstrates his guitar rig

Johnny A. walks us through his song-based live looping strategy as he demonstrates his guitar rig

“The looping show is high anxiety for me. The only time I get to relax is when I’m soloing.” Johnny A. walks us through his song-based live looping strategy as he demonstrates his guitar rig | Flipboard

Orianthi performs at Guitar Player Presents in Oakland, California — Win Tickets

Orianthi performs at Guitar Player Presents in Oakland, California -Win Tickets

“It’s all been building up to 8 p.m. when the lights go down and the crowd roars.” Tommy Emmanuel shares his gig-day guitar routine, from sun-up to show time

“It’s all been building up to 8 p.m. when the lights go down and the crowd roars.” Tommy Emmanuel shares his gig-day guitar routine, from sun-up to show time | Flipboard

“Everything’s on 10. That’s how you get the sound. If it goes to 11, that’s even better!” Tommy Emmanuel reveals his custom Maton electro-acoustic - and gives two good reasons to bring three guitars to a gig | GuitarPlayer

Tommy Emmanuel shows us his custom Maton electro-acoustic and gives two reasons to gig with three guitars

“Everything’s on 10. That’s how you get the sound. If it goes to 11, that’s even better!” Tommy Emmanuel reveals his custom Maton electro-acoustic - and gives two good reasons to bring three guitars to a gig | Flipboard

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