There was a time when the guitar was more of a background instrument in a pop music ensemble. In the early part of the 20th century, pianos and saxes were more likely to stand out as the showy lead ...

Forget electronics, pyrotechnics, large crowds, big venues, and five-piece bands, because all you need at the end of the day to make a great song is an acoustic guitar and great lyrics. Now, are all ...

When Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora appeared at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, they sat on chairs with acoustic guitars and performed their two biggest rock hits. Though MTV’s Unplugged series was ...

The Sam Grisman Project’s 2025 self-titled album consists of 20 songs and 145 minutes of sublime, old-timey bluegrass. On Friday, the group will take the stage at the Wheeler Opera House, marrying one ...

Here are five acoustic songs that are still hard and heavy, chosen by three-piece rock band Of Limbo. The trio recently dropped their latest LP, Unplugged. It’s a nine-track release featuring covers ...