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“The second night after I arrived in Miami, I went to a jazz club. This guy played bass for one tune and it was like he had dropped out of a spaceship”: Pat Metheny tells the story of how he met Jaco Pastorius – and their formative years in Miami

Pastorius notably played on Metheny's debut album, Bright Size Life, and the two even joined Joni Mitchell on her Shadows and Light tour

Guitar World · Nov 11, 2024

“The good news is there’s not much between you and Joni Mitchell – besides thousands of hours of practice, a little music industry luck, and, of course, these first few furtive steps…”: Where to start with learning acoustic guitar

From picking out your first acoustic to navigating early lessons, we break down the first steps to getting up and running with your new favorite instrument

Guitar World · Oct 31, 2024

The hidden chapter of Joni Mitchell that shows the singer’s risk-taking side

PLAYBACK: The acclaimed author of the Joni Mitchell masterpiece ‘Arrangements in Blue’, Amy Key dives into a lesser-known chapter of the Canadian songwriter’s catalogue and finds things familiar – and freeing

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

Joni Mitchell's LA homecoming: a glorious night that no one there will ever forget

The 17,500-strong crowd knew this would be a momentous show – they were not disappointed

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Joni Mitchell lets rip at Donald Trump at rarity-laden US concert

Performing in Los Angeles, the singer encouraged US citizens to ‘get out and vote’ – and played rarely heard political songs such as Dog Eat Dog

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

Joni Mitchell issues three-word attack on Donald Trump

Legendary Canadian artist performed two sold-out concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles over the weekend

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

Kris Kristofferson’s brave anti-war song

Brief letters: A relevant record | Schubert’s songwriting | Bob Dylan’s singing | Joni Mitchell’s best on both sides | Xylo-xenophobia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024

Kris Kristofferson obituary

Songwriter, singer and actor known for such classic hits as For the Good Times and Me and Bobby McGee

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024

“I worked at a studio and the band would leave their guitars there. I'm left-handed so I couldn't restring them. I just played it upside-down”: Seal wrote his breakthrough hit Crazy after learning two basic chord shapes on a borrowed guitar

The Kiss from a Rose artist was inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell and CSN to start writing songs on guitar – a decision that completely changed his career trajectory

Guitar World · Sep 24, 2024

The Ultimate Libra Gift Guide: Best present ideas for Libras in 2024

Presents for those born between September 23 and October 22

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2024