Joe Vitale recently shared his awesome new single Feels Like Home with the world. Have a listen. We guarantee you’ll be hittin’ “Replay” again and again….and again.

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.

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.

Regular site visitors are probably wondering why we haven’t posted any Larry Carlton news lately. Shame on us.

Larry’s upcoming album – a tribute to Gamble and Huff’s “The Sound of Philadelphia” – is undergoing finishing touches in order to hit the shelves in October. The work will be released on Larry’s own 335 Records label and will also include a “making of” DVD.

Larry Carlton plays dates in Hawaii this week and will be joined by Michael McDonald for two shows in the Nashville area on October 7th & 8th before he criss-crosses the globe to perform in Hong Kong, Taiwan and selected European cities.

Regular site visitors know Larry Carlton is a card-carrying member in our circle of top second favorite guitarists.

Why is that? 1) go back and listen carefully to your Steely Dan “Royal Scam” album, 2) make every effort to get to a live Larry show and see for yourself how much fun a guy playing guitar can have, and 3) grab his newest album, Take Your Pick, a collaboration with Japan’s premier guitar player Tak Matsumoto. That should answer the question as to why we’re hooked on Mr. 335.

Extra credit: Read more about Larry in the latest Gibson Interview.