Acoustic Nation
Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.
Latest articles by Acoustic Nation
Kansas's Kerry Livgren on Dust In The Wind: "When I played it for the band, there was stunned silence"
By Acoustic Nation published
The story behind one of the great acoustic rock songs
Tommy Emmanuel's "One Christmas Night"
By Acoustic Nation published
The Certified Guitar Player delivers a gorgeous, spot-on rendition of "One Christmas Night."
Raising the Barre: Classical Barring Tips from Guitar Salon International
By Acoustic Nation published
Some tips for strategic use of partial and full barring.
Video Finds: Paul McCartney Acoustic Medley from 1973 TV Special
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Watch John Lennon Perform "Imagine" at His Final Concert
By Acoustic Nation published
Watch Paul Gilbert Perform His Acoustic, Flamenco-Style "Flamingo"
By Acoustic Nation published
Here's a great find: a video of Paul Gilbert playing flamenco-style guitar.
George Harrison and Bob Dylan Rehearse for the Concert for Bangladesh
By Acoustic Nation published
Here’s a rare clip of two denim-clad musical legends performing together with acoustic guitars.
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Pride and Joy” Played on a Walmart Toy Guitar
By Acoustic Nation published
James Taylor Shows How He Plays “Country Road”
By Acoustic Nation published
Yes, here it is straight from the man himself. He tunes to dropped D and demonstrates his hammer off method for performing this classic.
Cindy Alexander Premieres New Song, “Monarch” — Exclusive
By Acoustic Nation published
Enter to Win a Luna Ukulele from Twenty One Pilots
By Acoustic Nation published
Here’s a sweet giveaway brought to us by Twenty One Pilots, Luna Ukuleles and the fine folks at Fueled By Ramen.
Breedlove Stringed Instruments Introduces New All Myrtlewood Guitar
By Acoustic Nation published
Never Shout Never and Gretsch Team Up for Guitar Giveaway
By Acoustic Nation published
Here’s a treat! Never Shout Never has partnered with Gretsch to bring you this fabulous acoustic guitar signed by the band’s founder, Christofer Drew. And you can enter to win it right here!
Jon Hart and Chris Woods Groove Release “Red Room” Acoustic Duet —Watch Now!
By Acoustic Nation published
Nashville-based Acoustic String Trio ChessBoxer Prep 'Apollo EP'
By Acoustic Nation published
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