Not every out-of-town act that comes to the Valley to perform is a big name or production. Many are small, or even just a single artist. Staunton especially can pull in the right kind of performer ...

Once a month, Matt Thomas goes to get a manicure, but only on one hand. It’s imperative all of Thomas’ right fingers except the pinky are manicured constantly and his acrylic nails are long and filed ...

Four years ago, Andrew Kasab brought home a pair of cheap acoustic guitars. In fact, one was so damaged that it was freea gift from Music & Arts, the instrument retail store where Kasab has taught ...

She came to shop and to sell. But mostly, she came to play. Talented Muriel Anderson of Nashville, recognized as one of the world’s best finger-style guitarists and only woman to win the prestigious ...

COYLE — Tim Bertsch, a versatile guitarist, will bring an eclectic collection of sounds to Concerts in the Woods at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be in the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center at ...

As rare as the harp guitar is, it has a history with Stephen Bennett’s family. Bennett, a former Gloucester resident, inherited his great-grandfather’s instrument, who used to play the instrument on ...

The collaboration between two instruments creates a refinement of two specific musical voices which come together, challenging each musician to blend their skills. The guitar and harp aren’t the usual ...

Brad Hoyt originally conceived of his ambitious new album, Far Away from Everyday, as a logical expansion of his 2009 Together Alone debut for the Harp Guitar Music label. He wanted to explore the ...

If Muriel Anderson needs to pick up something to read while she's on her current tour, she can always find a magazine rack and grab the latest issue of Classical Guitar magazine. Actually, she already ...