Bananas Open Acoustic Jam - BananasMusic.com
Come down and try your new material in an acoustic environment. Play folk and bluegrass standards. Bring your charts... All ages & levels welcome! [Read More]
 
Vernon 'Ice' Black and The Family - BananasMusic.com
The May edition of our monthly music showcase that features local music students and surprise special guests. Hosted by Vernon 'Ice' Black. Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 6:30pm Free! Bananas At Lar... [Read More]
 
Jammin' With The Pros 4/18/12
Bring your Axe (all instruments welcome) and sign up* to jam with professional musicians from around the Bay Area. They'll even give you hints, tips, and techniques for improving your playing. Come on... [Read More]
 
From The Heart And Soul : An Exclusive Conversation With Beth Hart
Born in Los Angeles, California in 1972, it's quite clear that Beth Hart was born to be a musician.Beginning to play piano at age four, she later attended L.A.'s High School for the Performing Arts ..... [Read More]
 
Big Country's Bruce Watson & Jamie Watson Endorse Fret-King & Vintage® Guitar
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"In the final quarter of the last century we recorded our first album with budget range guitars. (basically we had no money) I really wish I had a guitar like the Fret King Eclat back then as the qual... [Read More]
 
Vernon 'Ice' Black & The Family 10/5/11
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With Special Guest Host, Josh Needleman. Vernon will be out of town, so he asked Josh to fill in for him this month. Josh is an Electric and Upright Bass Teacher at Bananas At Large and is the host... [Read More]
 
Vernon 'Ice' Black & The Family 9/7/11
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The show must go on! Vernon's out of town, but the jam continues. Featuring performances by local music students and surprise special guests. Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Starts at 6:30pm ... [Read More]
 
Jammin' With The Pros
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Bring your Axe (All instruments welcome) and sign up* to take your turn playing Funk, Rock, Blues, Jazz and World music with an all-professional band. Get instant feedback from professional musicia... [Read More]
 
Vintage endorser James Bell scoops 'Young Guitarist Of The Year' award
Every year, thousands of budding young six-stringers compete for the fabled title of Young Guitarist Of The Year, in a competition run by Guitarist Magazine. This year, the coveted award was taken ... [Read More]
 
Funk 'n Blues Jamming With The Pros 6/15/11
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~Bring your Axe (all instruments welcome) and sign up* to take your turn jamming with an all-professional band! ~Get incomparable live playing experience! ~Get instant feedback from professional... [Read More]
 
Whitesnake's David Coverdale : "Evidently The Snake By Its Nature Has To Change Its Skin Every So Often"
Vocalist David Coverdale needs no introduction to most fans of classic hard rock. From his initial emergence back in the 70's as frontman of British heavy rock legends Deep Purple, through his seminal... [Read More]
 
Archive Release From Late Guitar Wizard Tommy Bolin To See Release In March
The Tommy Bolin Archives is reporting that Greg Hampton (producer of the Tommy Bolin Whips and Roses CDs) is currently finishing up production on 'Teaser Deluxe', a CD which will contain alternate ver... [Read More]
 
Blues Rock Guitar Titan Joe Bonamassa To Join Deep Purple, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Jon Lord At London's Royal Albert Hall In July
Blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa will be playing London's Royal Albert Hall on July 8th to take part in the annual Sunflower Jam. The jam raises money for charity that benefits the advancement of... [Read More]
 
Classic Rainbow 'Rising' Album To Get Deluxe Reissue
Universal Music Enterprises will release a "deluxe" edition of Rainbow's classic album "Rising" on February 28 in the U.K. and March 8 in North America. "Rising" (also known as "Rainbow Rising") was ... [Read More]
 
Line 6 James Tyler Variax Demo Day!
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Experience the new Line 6 James Tyler Variax Guitars! Starts at 1pm on Thursday, December 30th, 2010. Bananas At Large 1504 Fourth Street San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 457-7600 www.bananasmusic... [Read More]
 
Gibson Versus Paper Jamz | Muzicosphere
I wonder why Gibson is attempting to be Mr Bogeyman on this lawsuit against Paper Jamz toymaker!! [Read More]
 
New Dio Song To Be Released Next Year?
One last song which Ronnie James Dio nearly completed before his death will be released next year, says former Dio member Craig Goldy. The title of the track hasn’t been revealed, but the guitarist s... [Read More]
 
Last Filmed Heaven & Hell Performance With Ronnie James Dio Released
Heaven & Hell's live version of "Children of the Sea" off their Neon Nights: Live In Europe DVD has just been released. The performance was filmed in Germany on July 30, 2009 as part of the tour i... [Read More]
 
Guitar Accessories by Jim Dunlop from John Hornby Skewes
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From ass-kicking Metallica epics like "Master of Puppets to new monsters like "Cyanide”, riff master James Hetfield’s venomous style has inspired many. Preferring picks with a bright tone and biting a... [Read More]
 
Here's Some Books For Ya! : Limited Edition Ronnie James Dio, Whitesnake Books Forthcoming
Rufus Stone Limited Editions , who specialize in expensive, limited edition rock books have announced the forthcoming release of two "coffee table" sized books tracing the history of Whitesnake and al... [Read More]