On Monday, March 8, Valleys Of Neptune will finally be released and more than 60 minutes of unheard Jimi Hendrix music will enter the atmosphere. Mostly recorded between February and May, 1969, Valleys… more »

So we were leaving the 2010 Winter NAMM convention and we walked up on a Drum Circle that had just begun out front near the John Lennon Bus. Now I have heard that distinctive thump in my chest from a marching band passing in a parade and even Native Amer… more »

You have the ability to speak again with your music. As I watched you play world-class blues, I noticed that your audience was having a great time interpreting your humor and wit… more »

A couple of weeks ago we ran the story about the French artist who placed a Gibson Les Paul in an aviary. You can see the story here. From the moment I saw the video I had to try it.… more »

Guitar Nation Festival 2010, to be held in London May 8 and 9, is a two-day musical delight of performances, demonstrations, seminars and debates for guitarists and music industry professionals. more »

Famed Luthier Taku Sakashta, known as a Buddhist man of peace, was killed simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time… more »

  BFMN caught up with Udo Roesner from AER, an acoustic amplification company based in Germany at the Winter 2010 NAMM convention in Anaheim, California. I had a great time interviewing Udo and we have some exclusive video for you.   AER is one of… more »

Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is organizing a "Heartbeat for Haiti" benefit concert Feb. 13 at the Fillmore in San Francisco. As part of the benefit, there will be a silent auction … more »

I recently held a big party in my back yard, a two-day “JAM at the CAM.” I invited several bands and friends to spend the weekend playing music in the Southern California sun. It was as awesome as it sounds. We entertained my entire neighborhood and they… more »

How do you keep your guitar away from crocodiles? If you live in Australia you can now get The Guitar Hanger. The company has inked a deal for distribution in Australia with Next Entertainment Technology. With over 25 years in the business, Australia's le… more »

"With the help of my family and team of medical professionals, I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my band mates … more »

As I wandered aimlessly through the Winter NAMM 2010 main floor, I was reaching maximum overload with all the noise and the sheer number of people who were there on Saturday-the busiest day. There was so much to see and hear and touch that I only saw … more »

A recent order from the Federal Communications Commission has mandated that artists, venues, theme parks and sports franchises will need to retune or phase out wireless components that operate in the 700 MHz band before June 12. The FCC implies the cha… more »

We were done. He said we were done. We had run around all day from shoot to shoot, interview to interview, new toy to new toy. Saturday at NAMM had, to this point, pretty much worn us out. The 30-pound backpack with all the cameras and mics, the … more »

Update: We have updated this post to include an email interview with Paul Taylor, president of Ultrasone Inc Our favorite little rock star has done it again. He's in the news again today as Ultrasone Inc. has announced that "T-Man"  Tallan Noble Latz  … more »

The 12-string guitar is an amazing variation of the instrument. Whether acoustic or electric, the doubled strings add a unique, rich voice that you just can’t fake with a chorus box or harmonizer.  … more »

This is fascinating for some reason. French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot creates works by drawing on the rhythms of daily life to produce sound in unexpected ways.For his installation in The Curve, Boursier-Mougenot creates a walk-though aviary for… more »

Our favorite little rock star has done it again. He's in the news again today as Ultrasone Inc. has announced that "T-Man"  Tallan Noble Latz  is their newest performer in a growing list of artist endorsements. The headphone company boasts some incredibl… more »

Singer/guiarist Orianthi will be appearing in a free concert Friday, Feb, 5 at 8:30 pm at The Hard Rock Cafe, Universal Studios. All ages are welcome, but space will be limited. The 24-year-old rocker will be performing songs from her top-ranked album … more »

It has come to our attention by personal communication that our readers may feel that we at BareFootMusicNews might not have sufficient appreciation for the title subject of young Ms. Taylor Bright's latest hit, Striped Socks… more »

Up-and-coming US teen act Taylor Bright was traveling across the UK promoting her new single this week at schools. An error was made in the a local Liverpool newspaper, however, announcing that another teen favorite, Grammy-winning Taylor Swift would be… more »