Gear Reviews
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Review
Proving that great things come in small packages, we take a closer look at the Taylor GS Mini-e Bass in our latest review. Acoustic basses can be large and ungainly, but to produce decent enough low end, it typically needs to be big. Taylor’s figured out how to get...
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...
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Who’s Accountable When Bands Bail on Crowdfunding Promises?
Crowdfunding is a relatively new process, but it's simple; an artist puts out the request for fans to pre-pay for their next project in an effort to fund the aforementioned project. It's been done for not just music but movies and even inventions. To contributors it's...
Deer Tick & The Hold Steady Live Photo Gallery
Deer Tick and The Hold Steady performed live in Boston this past weekend at the House of Blues. Below are some of our choice photos from the evening, courtesy of Performer's own Matty Paster. Enjoy! DEER TICK THE HOLD STEADY
The suit brought by Greg Ginn against the members of Flag has been settled
Just got this message from our friends at SST Records: "The suit brought by SST Records and Greg Ginn against the members of Flag, which was filed in August 2013, has been settled, in an agreement signed by Greg Ginn, SST Records, and former Black Flag members Henry...
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[REVIEW] Guitar Thrones Spiked Strap Locks
Guitar strap locks are pretty much a necessity. You've spent a lot of money on an instrument, and you don't want it to get damaged. And of course, the embarrassment of your guitar coming off on stage is just something we all want to avoid. Guitar Thrones has...
Sheptone Tribute Humbucker Review
Performer takes a hands-on look at the Sheptone Tribute Humbuckers in our latest review. New pickups can breathe fresh life into any guitar, and there are a lot of choices out there. But Sheptone just made it easier if you’re looking for that classic PAF tone. We were...
Hotone XTOMP Mini Review
There are tons of programmable pieces of guitar gear -- most are big and bulky, or have interfaces that even NASA would have an issue with understanding. Hotone’s new XTOMP Mini brings great tonal options, without a lot of programing nonsense....
Industry News
HARMAN Professional Solutions Announces EON ONE Take Competition for Songwriters
HARMAN Professional Solutions announced the EON ONE Take Contest, offering songwriters across the United States a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reach thousands of listeners online and win a dream recording session. Participants will be invited to visit the HARMAN...
Mitchell Debuts Complete Line of Premium Electric Guitars and Basses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGRP6VkDsYM Mitchell Guitars has entered the high-performance electric guitar market in a big way, introducing a complete line of electric guitars and basses. These best-in-class instruments introduce fresh designs, inspired by classic...
Today’s the last day for $99 DIY Musician Conference tickets!
Today’s the last day to save $30 on your DIY Musician Conference ticket! $99 tickets are still on sale for the DIY Musician Conference in Chicago this September 30 — October 2, but you have to hurry! Grab your ticket today, while you can still save $30 off the price,...