We Checked Out Mirador’s Live Rigs
Mirador’s Jake Kiszka and Chris Turpin give you a full run down of their live rigs, joining members Nick Pini and Mikey Sorbello to dive deep... Read more »
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May 8, 2026, 3:34 PM
Apr 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
Orange OR60 Amp Head Demo: “The Most Versatile Single-channel Amp We’ve Ever Built”
Orange has released the third generation of its powerhouse OR series — the OR60. Watch Nick Bowcott showcase its raw power and versatility and... Read more »
Jan 8, 2026, 12:00 AM
Taylor Action Control Neck: Gold Label Innovation & Ingenuity
Taylor Gold Label guitars feature the groundbreaking Action Control Neck to tailor your tone crafting. Learn how to optimize your performance! Read more »
Dec 11, 2025, 4:48 PM
E. Rousseau ERCRA4R Classic R Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
The E. Rousseau ERCRA4R Classic R Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece is tailor made for the serious saxophone player looking to take their playing... Read more »
Jan 25, 2023, 12:00 PM
Rig Tour: Marcus King
Rising artist Marcus King puts a fresh spin on the meat and potatoes of American music — and that approach goes double for his rig! Join... Read more »
Oct 21, 2022, 11:00 AM
Greatest Fake Bands of All Time
As “Spooky Season” descends upon us, we’re given our annual romp with our favorite fictitious friends. From thrillers and horrors to classic... Read more »
Sep 14, 2022, 12:03 PM
Ally Venable Band — “Heart of Fire” & “Lenny” | Live at Sweetwater
Texas blues virtuoso Ally Venable performs two songs live at Sweetwater Studios with her trusty band in tow. The Ally Venable Band rocks out... Read more »
Aug 28, 2022, 8:00 AM
Must-have Guitar Pedals for Blues
Wait. Must-have pedals for the blues? Don’t you just plug into a vintage tube amp and let ‘er rip? That’s definitely one way to do it. But the... Read more »
Jul 5, 2022, 10:00 AM
Best Guitars for Blues
Almost any guitar will do when it comes to the blues, but which guitar(s) will be the best? The blues was born on beat-up, well-loved equipment,... Read more »
Jul 4, 2022, 4:00 PM
Ally Venable’s Pedalboard | What’s on Your Pedalboard?
Blues rocker Ally Venable stopped by Sweetwater to give Don Carr a look at her current touring board, featuring awesome gear from BOSS, MXR,... Read more »