[stuartj]

Saw two great guitar players last week. First was Joe Bonamassa. As the younger elder statesman of the Blues, Joe is great, a fine player. Great band and he pulled out some absolutely stellar vintage guitars, a 59 LP, 57 Strat, 52 Tele and my fave of the night a 60's Firebird, all going through a minimal set up of pedals into 2 vintage Fender Bassman and 2 Tweed combos. Minimalist. Joe, though, ultimately though leaves me uninspired.

Guthrie Govan, on the hand, is a space alien sent from planet Guitar. Been a long time fan, but never seen him play before. I have never seen anyone so connected, so at one, with the guitar. Composition, technique, musicality, total control. And he can play anything. The three piece "Aristocrats" are currently somewhere in latin Amercia, and heading for the US, so if you get the chance, do go and see them, typically in small venues to very dedicated following. Marco Minneman on drums may also blow your mind.

Here is a little bit of Guthrie.