The Don Felder Site

VERY interesting interview conducted in October with veteran engineer and producer Ed Cherney, the man behind the mixing of Don’s upcoming solo release, published yesterday in sonicscoop.com.

If there’s anybody to believe who says the album is worth the wait, then it’s Ed.

Wondering why Google has a brand new guitar doodle out today? It’s to mark what would have been Les Paul’s 96th birthday. You can even play it by moving your cursor over the strings.

Speaking of Les Paul, the Don Felder 1959 LP “Hotel California” signature replica has been out now for about a year. This begs another Felder trivia question:

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Don talks guitars, music technology and about the phenomenal voice of Leah Felder (who by the way will be joining him on stage in Vancouver) in his latest extended radio interview with Classic Rock 101′s Robin Larose.

It’s all part of the upcoming three-show Canadian benefit tour in support of the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.

Feb. 6, Epcor Centre, Calgary AB, * Feb. 7, Winspear Centre, Edmonton AB, * Feb. 9, Performing Arts Centre, Vancouver, BC

Larry Carlton Plays the Sound of Philadelphia alert!

Just prior to its February 15th release, Larry has generously posted the album online. We’re talking FULL tracks, ladies and gentlemen.

Old schoolers like ourselves really appreciate Larry’s treatment of the timeless sound of Gamble and Huff. Despite the fact he’s assembled a superb band and vocals for this recording, it’s all about the guitar. Don’t miss this!

Be sure to root for Larry at this year’s Grammy Awards. He’s nominated in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category with Take Your Pick,recorded with Asia’s premier guitarist Tak Matsumoto.

This week, Don fielded the latest round of guitar questions submitted by our readers, shedding some light on the reasons for a couple of his guitar acquisitions, why he wound up having to “felderize” Chet Atkins’ technique and whether or not he added overdrive and distortion to the studio recording of “One of These Nights.”

This and more over in our updated Guitar Q & A with Don.