‘The Cider Choir’ (pictured) were snapped sporting these fantastic Red Redwood Acoustics, bought from Dawsons Music, in the Gaymers tent at Glasto last weekend. There were a few other sightings of Red Redwood guitars around the site (these red guitars do tend to stick out and the music-loving staff here at Dawsons Music have eyes… Read More
As Festival Season rolls on Sandi Thom will rocking the Glastonbury’s Jazz and Blues stage this Sunday, previewing her forthcoming Farida signature model acoustic (pictured). This groundbreaking new guitar design from Farida is ideal for the stripped-down acoustic blues vibe of Sandi’s critically acclaimed new album ‘Merchants and Thieves’. We confidently predict that it will sound great… Read More
While dealers up and down the country are being besieged with requests for the new Roland GAIA SH01 synthesiser, we have a new shipment of stock, ready and waiting. With its massive sound, hands-on ease and affordable price, the Roland GAIA SH-01 is a high-performance value synth with old school charm. The triple stacked engine puts… Read More
In a bid to rival Amplitube’s new iRig, Peavey Electronics and leading iPhone apps developer Agile Partners have combined forces to launch AmpKit, a new guitar amp and effects iPhone app, and AmpKit LiNK, a high fidelity audio interface for the iPhone, iPod touch* and iPad. Together, AmpKit and AmpKit LiNK provide musicians of all skill levels… Read More
Saturday 26th June is Gibson Day at Dawsons Manchester & Reading. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone considering buying a Gibson guitar to get expert advice on the range and try out some of the finest Gibson instruments available anywhere in the UK. As well as the opportunity to test out loads of great… Read More
On Thursday the 1st of July our Open Mic Night at The Cinnamon Club in Bowdon will be back by popular demand. This is a great opportunity for any budding singer-songwriters or performers to practise their craft in front of a friendly audience at one of the Northwest’s favourite live music venues. Admission to The Cinnamon… Read More
Soundcells have just released the Digital Genome ReFill for use with the legendary Propellerhead Reason (used by the likes of Pendulum!). Soundcells apparently started working on the Digital Genome Refill in late 2008. Here’s what they have to say about it: In modern molecular biology, the genome is the entirety of an organism’s hereditary information…. Read More
Many football players, football fanatics, broadcasters and TV sound engineers have been getting seriously annoyed by the impact of Vuvuzela horns during the opening matches of the South Africa World Cup 2010. For those who wish to give a red card to these extremely loud, honking Vuvuzela trumpets (without using force) and while respecting the… Read More
Any guitarist (including bass guitarists) with an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or new iPad needs to get the fantastic new Amplitube iRig from IK Multimedia. The combination of a physical 1/4 inch jack input and headphone output with real-time software effects, amp, cabinet and microphone simulation makes iRig the most complete, compact guitar rig available…. Read More
The 30th Anniversary of The Blues Brothers has been marked in style with the Vatican official paper ‘L’Osservatore Romano’ naming it a “Catholic Classic”, joining the ranks of Cecil B. DeMille’s ‘The Ten Commandments’, ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ from Franco Zeffirelli, Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of The Christ’, Victor Flemming’s ‘Joan of Arc and ‘It’s a… Read More
