Gear Reviews
Yamaha Revstar RS502T Review
Performer Magazine goes hands-on in its review of the Yamaha Revstar RS502T P90 equipped guitars made a big comeback in recent years, but in most cases it’s been a throwback style re-run. Yamaha’s Revstar RS502T brings the familiar P90 tone with a modern style...
How to Control Feedback and Mix Sound for House Concerts
Welcome to the third in a four-part series that will provide real-world advice about portable PA systems, co-presented by Yamaha and Performer Magazine. In this installment, we’ll take a closer look controlling feedback, and setting up a portable PA system for house...
The Guitar Mod Chronicles: Re-Floyding a Strat and Sheptone Pickup Review
In April of 2017 a friend of mine passed away suddenly. He was great guitar player, and I was really saddened by his sudden absence in my life. In a lot of ways, it hasn’t been easy coming to grips with it. I’m not going into it detail, but you get the idea. He had a...
How To
How Contests Are Killing Your Band’s Career
And Why Bullshit Prizes Make You Lose Out On Real Opportunities... Not a week goes by where I am not inundated with breathless posts and emails from bands and artists spamming me with requests to help them win some contest or another. It’s gotten to the point where I...
Photo Gallery and Review: Tyler The Creator Live in Boston
Whether he's touring with his crew or doing a solo performance, Tyler The Creator knows how to put on one hell of a show. Billing Boston's House of Blues this past Friday as the only scheduled performer before hitting New York's Govenors Ball, Tyler managed to enchant...
PHOTO GALLERY: Leedz Edutainment Presents Sage Francis
Where: Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA When: May 31, 2014 Highlight: Vulnerable philosophizing from hip-hop's Slavoj Žižek Bedecked in a flowing Strange Famous Records flag, and a lopsided toupee, Sage Francis pummeled the Middle East with an ebullient return...
Buying Guide
Cloudlifter Zi Review
Read Performer Magazine's hands-on review of the Cloudlifter Zi DI and Mic Activator from Cloud Microphones The great thing about recording to a DAW is simplicity, but at times getting a good tone from the start gets overlooked, and means relying on plug-ins to fix...
MY FAVORITE AXE: Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45ME
Gary Blanchard has been performing and writing songs since 1966. He offers uplifting songs that explore themes of hope, love, peace, and nature. His latest CD, Be the Change, was released in April 2017. MAKE & MODEL Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45ME WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU...
Taylor 810e DLX Review
Performer goes hands-on with the gorgeous Taylor 810e DLX acoustic guitar in its latest review. Taylor’s well known for their expertly-designed, top-shelf quality and amazingly fantastic sound. Their new 810e models certainly cement all that history. It’s of the...
Industry News
Audio-Technica Offers Rebates on Select System 10 Digital Wireless Systems
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, announces $25.00, $50.00 and $100.00 rebate offers on select System 10 Digital Wireless Systems, including Camera-Mount, Stompbox and System 10 PRO Rack-Mount (single- and dual-channel)...
The new issue is out, featuring Kishi Bashi!
Performer Magazine releases its September/October 2016 issue, featuring a cover story on Kishi Bashi and his new LP, Sonderlust. INSIDE you'll find tips for pressing vinyl on demand, the best fx pedals under $200 and advice on making the most out of your next...
K&K Insurance Presents: Quick Tips For Musicians Part 3
Our friends at K&K Insurance want to save you headaches, and more importantly, time and money, while out on tour. Here's a quick tip about obtaining some last-minute insurance that you may not have been prepared for. And stick around to see a special smash...