No. 278, February 2016

On the Cover: 100 years of Martins dreadnought guitarsfrom Hank Williams andDoc Watson to Joni MitchellandKurt Cobain, the dreadnought has continually revolutionized music.

Songs:

• The Rolling Stones – Sweet Virginia
• Green Day – Warning
• Classic folk tune – Hang Me, Oh Hang Me

Features: An appreciation of New York folk music icon Dave Van Ronk; a look at two guitar duos on the riseJames Elikngton & Nathan Salsburg and Dawn & Hawkes; Patty Griffin on her new Servant of Love album.

Lessons:

• Use triads and dominant sevenths to build blues and rock solos
• Pete Madsen lesson in rag guitar
• Looping tips from Ed Sheerans guitar tech

Gear Reviews:

• McElroy Standard
• BreedloveOregon Concert Ltd.
• Fender Acoustic Pro and Acoustic SFX amps

CD Reviews:New albums by Peter Case, Darlingside, Greg Blake, and Mipso.

**Bonus Stage & Studio Supplement**:Recording to an iOS device, an Airbnb-like recording studio app, and mixing yourself onstage using mics and boost pedals.