By Don Ward As many musicians and music fans slowly have slipped back into “normalcy” in the last couple of years since the pandemic was…
By Andrew Daly At the age of 69, it goes without saying that Rocky Athas, a player who has played alongside the likes of John…
By Elaine McAfee Bender Ed: February 9, 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ first U.S. television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in…
Interview by Andrew DalyCover photo by Janalee Norris As a guitarist, it's essential to be versatile, and Chris Holt is undoubtedly that. As a self-proclaimed…
By George Bond If you asked most US music fans across all genres to name their "most beloved" artists, there is no doubt that Al…
By Colleen Gilson Photos by Travis Clark In September, Jason Elmore released the video on social media for “Fragile,” from his new effort, Rise Up…
Interview by Andrew DalyPhotos by Ron McKeown Samantha Fish can shred when she wants; make no mistake, but it’s her slow-burning feel that makes her…
Digital Edition Cover Story, October 2023Interview by Andrew DalyPhotos by Travis Clark for Buddy Magazine Through shredding solos, chugging riffs, and punk-meets-metal aesthetic and sound,…
By Kate Stow BUDDY Staff Photo by Michael Heeschen There is a realm of guitar playing that few players manage to enter – the “thirteenth…
Twenty years ago, Texans knew that Miranda Lambert was the queen of country music. It didn’t take long before the rest of the world knew…