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The Stray Cats Are Taking Their Legendary Rockabilly Show Back Across America This Summer

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The Stray Cats Are Taking Their Legendary Rockabilly Show Back Across America This Summer

The Stray Cats are hitting the road. Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom announce a month-long, cross-country summer tour kicking off July 24 in Las Vegas and wrapping with three New York-area performances in mid-August. All three original members are back, and the setlist delivers exactly what the faithful want: “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town,” “Runaway Boys,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and more. Fan club presales are live now through Thursday, March 12, with general on-sale beginning Friday, March 13 at 10AM local time.

“There’s something about the unique sound of The Stray Cats that keeps drawing me in,” says Setzer. “The Gretsch guitar, the acoustic bass, and the stand-up drums still sound pure and fresh today.” Rocker and Phantom echo that energy. “No one can do it like us Cats,” Rocker says, “nobody comes close.” Slim Jim adds that there is “always some extra magic around the summertime shows,” and this run looks to deliver exactly that.

The tour follows the release of two new tracks via Surfdog Records, their first new music in six years. “Stampede,” written by Setzer alongside Peter B. Antonio, Wally Zober, Bert Salmirs, and Mike Himelstein, and a cover of Eddie Cochran’s “Teenage Heaven,” penned by Cochran and Jerry Capehart, were both produced by the band, mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, and recorded at The Terrarium in Minneapolis and Laguna Sound in Laguna Beach. Both tracks are out now.

Formed in Massapequa, NY in 1979, The Stray Cats put rockabilly back on the charts in the early 1980s with a striking visual style and genuine musical chops. More than four decades later, they remain the gold standard of the genre.

Tour Dates:

Jul 24, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV

Jul 25, Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ

Jul 26, The Sound, Del Mar, CA

Jul 28, Yaamava’ Theater, Highland, CA

Jul 29, Yaamava’ Theater, Highland, CA

Jul 31, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA

Aug 1, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

Aug 2, Hard Rock Live, Wheatland, CA

Aug 4, Sandy Amphitheater, Sandy, UT

Aug 5, Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Aug 8, Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO

Aug 10, Rose Music Center at The Heights, Huber Heights, OH

Aug 12, MGM Northfield Park, Northfield, OH

Aug 14, Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Westbury, NY

Aug 15, Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, NJ

Aug 16, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ

How Sora 2 Watermark Remover on Bylo.ai Simplifies Watermark Removal for Video Content

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By Mitch Rice

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Matt Palka Chases Love and Open Roads on New Single “Gypsy Queen”

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Matt Palka Chases Love and Open Roads on New Single “Gypsy Queen”

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Matt Palka Chases Love and Open Roads on New Single “Gypsy Queen”

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Matt Palka releases “Gypsy Queen,” the second single from his forthcoming collaborative album ‘Moment In The Sun’, due June 19. The track draws from a true story, the kind that starts with a sold motorcycle, a new suit, and a plane ticket to a best friend’s wedding in Los Angeles. “Then I fell for a bridesmaid,” Palka says, “and two months later we drove cross-country to make a new home together.” The song captures that instant, unexpected pull of new love with exactly the warmth the story deserves.

Americana Highways premiered the single, praising its “nostalgic swirls of pedal steel” and Palka’s “emotionally expressive vocals,” calling the result expansive and evocative. It is the kind of track that opens a window and lets the road rush in, rooted in lived experience and delivered with genuine feeling. The accompanying audiobook, also titled ‘Moment In The Sun’, arrives June 25 and follows a college graduate making a solo cross-country bicycle journey from Ohio to California on $600 and a guitar.

The audiobook is based on Palka’s own real-life adventure, a 2,361-mile ride over five weeks that took him across the highest highway in America, down Route 50 (The Loneliest Road in America), and through encounters that shaped both the man and the music. Performing Songwriter Magazine called the project transcendent, writing that it “shines bright.” The first single, “Oh Angela,” arrived last month to strong early response.

The audiobook also serves as season one of Palka’s new podcast, Americana Bohemia, with new chapters dropping every Monday and Thursday at mattpalka.com/podcast.

Kenny Chesney Receives Tortuga’s Inaugural Ocean Legacy Award at His Sixth Festival Headline

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Kenny Chesney Receives Tortuga’s Inaugural Ocean Legacy Award at His Sixth Festival Headline

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Kenny Chesney Receives Tortuga’s Inaugural Ocean Legacy Award at His Sixth Festival Headline

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Kenny Chesney will receive the inaugural Ocean Legacy Award at this year’s Tortuga Music Festival on April 12 in Fort Lauderdale, presented by Rock The Ocean Foundation. The honor recognizes Chesney’s longstanding commitment to ocean conservation and his unmatched relationship with the festival he helped launch in 2013. April 12 marks his sixth Tortuga headline appearance, and his only 2026 concert outside of his record-setting Sphere Las Vegas residency.

Rock The Ocean and Tortuga Festival founder Chris Stacey created the award specifically for Chesney. “We’ve had a longstanding relationship with Kenny, who headlined the first Tortuga Festival in 2013, and returned more than any artist,” Stacey says. “We’re proud to work with such a legendary artist who authentically embodies Rock The Ocean’s mission, a love for the ocean and a commitment to protecting it.” Since 2013, Tortuga and Rock The Ocean have raised over $6,000,000 for ocean conservation, supporting more than 100 non-profit organizations and university programs.

Chesney’s Tortuga sets have become genuine moments for ocean culture, with sailboats, yachts, and cigarette boats bobbing offshore while tens of thousands fill the sand. The 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee holds Billboard’s record for the most Country Airplay Number Ones with 33 chart-toppers, and is the only country artist in Pollstar’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Millennium. “To be given an award for doing what I love somewhere that brings every bit of it together almost feels wrong,” Chesney says, “but I’m honored if I could be part of bringing how we treat the ocean into focus.”

Tortuga Music Festival runs April 10 through 12 on the shores of Fort Lauderdale, produced in partnership with Live Nation. Post Malone headlines Friday, April 10, Riley Green takes Saturday, April 11, and Chesney closes the weekend on Sunday, April 12. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at tortugamusicfestival.com.

Festival Dates:

April 10, 2026, Tortuga Music Festival, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Post Malone)

April 11, 2026, Tortuga Music Festival, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Riley Green)

April 12, 2026, Tortuga Music Festival, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Kenny Chesney)

London Shoegazers Whitelands Bring ‘Sunlight Echoes’ to SXSW for Their First Ever US Shows

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London Shoegazers Whitelands Bring ‘Sunlight Echoes’ to SXSW for Their First Ever US Shows

Whitelands are crossing the Atlantic. The London-based shoegazers head to SXSW in Austin, Texas this week for their first ever US dates, bringing the live show behind their acclaimed second album ‘Sunlight Echoes’, out now on Sonic Cathedral. The band arrives fresh off a successful EU and UK run that culminated in a packed show at MOTH Club in Hackney, and they have five confirmed festival appearances across four days.

‘Sunlight Echoes’ builds on their elemental 2024 debut ‘Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day’, expanding the sound into something bigger, brighter, and more assured. Produced by Ian Flynn and mixed by double Grammy Award-winner Eduardo De La Paz (New Order, The Horrors, The Charlatans), the album features string arrangements by Iskra Strings and guest vocals from Lush’s Emma Anderson. Brooklyn Vegan called them “the most exciting thing to happen to shoegaze in a while,” and The Big Takeover praised it as “a rare achievement, an immersive, intelligent record.” The Yorkshire Post went further, calling Whitelands simply “Britain’s best young shoegaze band.”

Live, the band delivers exactly what the records promise: layered, reverb-heavy guitars, pure pop hooks, and frontman Etienne’s vocals soaring over the top. It is the kind of performance that earns a devoted room fast, and SXSW audiences are about to find out why.

SXSW Shows:

Fri Mar 13, Bootleg BBQ @ Sam’s Town Point, Austin, TX, 5:10pm CDT

Fri Mar 13, Pandora AMP x JAM Industries @ Shangri La, Austin, TX, 8:40pm CDT

Sat Mar 14, BBC Introducing @ The British Music Embassy, Palm Door on Sixth, Austin, TX, 10:40pm CDT

Sun Mar 15, Beyond The Music @ The 13th Floor, Austin, TX, 12midnight CDT

Mon Mar 16, Rockaway Beach @ Swan Dive, Austin, TX, 12midnight CDT

SiriusXM Canada contributes $500,000 through MusiCounts to support youth well-being through community music programs nationwide

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SiriusXM Canada contributes $500,000 through MusiCounts to support youth well-being through community music programs nationwide

SiriusXM Canada, Canada’s leading audio entertainment company, today announced a contribution of  $500,000 through MusiCounts, the country’s leading music education charity, to support community-based music programs for youth across Canada through the SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund.

The funding will provide musical instruments, equipment, and essential resources to 27 non-profit organizations delivering inclusive music programs for young people up to age 25, many of whom face social, economic, cultural, or geographic barriers to participation.

Grants of up to $20,000 are awarded annually to organizations serving equity-deserving and historically underrepresented communities, including Indigenous youth, Black youth, newcomers, and young people facing mental health, financial, or accessibility challenges. By equipping organizations with the tools they need, the fund helps ensure youth can access the social, emotional, and mental health benefits of making music together.

“For many young people, music is more than an artistic outlet – it’s a lifeline,” said Kristy Fletcher, President of MusiCounts. “At a time when youth are experiencing rising rates of anxiety, isolation, and mental health challenges, music programs offer connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging. We’re deeply grateful to SiriusXM Canada for helping us deliver resources to organizations that are using music to support young people’s well-being in meaningful, community-driven ways.”

“Supporting the next generation of artists is an integral part of who we are at SiriusXM Canada,” said Rob Keen, Senior Vice President, Customer Lifecycle, Marketing & Partnerships, SiriusXM Canada. “We’re proud of the role we’ve played in helping young people across the country access music education and creative opportunities through programs like MusiCounts.”

As a long-standing partner, SiriusXM Canada has contributed nearly $2.5 million to music education initiatives nationwide, supporting over 333 community organizations to-date. The SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund builds on this commitment by prioritizing equity, access, and the well-being of young people through music education.

More information about the SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund is available at musicounts.ca.

2026 SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund Recipients

Alberta

Candora Society of Edmonton, Edmonton

Sihle-Sizwe Vineyard Foundation, Edmonton

British Columbia

Bella Coola Valley Learning Society, Bella Coola

Fairfield Gonzales Community Association, Victoria

Harmony Project Society, Sooke

Vancouver Adapted Music Society, Vancouver

Manitoba

African Super Creative Arts Centre Inc., Winnipeg

New Directions: For Children, Youth, Adults & Families, Winnipeg

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg

Nova Scotia

Boys & Girls Club of Preston, Lake Echo

Funk Island Lab Music Society, East Lawrencetown

Ontario

Canadian Federation of Steel Pan, Old Toronto

Enji-maawinjidiyaang Indigenous Friendship Centre, Elliot Lake

Hamilton Music Collective, Hamilton

High Notes Avante Productions Inc., Markham

KUNE Global Music, Old Toronto

Lotus Centre for Special Music Education, Kanata

Next Generation Arts, Scarborough

Pan with Picou, York

SONG: Sounds of the Next Generation, Cobourg

Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation, Pelham

Prince Edward Island

BGC Prince County Summerside (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Summerside Inc.), Summerside

Quebec

Club Sagacite, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles

Saskatchewan

Burundian Community of Regina, Regina

Northern Village of Beauval, Beauval

Yukon

Dawson City Music Festival Association, Dawson City

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Dawson City

LEGO Just Turned Mario Kart Into a 2,234-Piece Build and Luigi Is in the Driver’s Seat

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LEGO Just Turned Mario Kart Into a 2,234-Piece Build and Luigi Is in the Driver’s Seat

If you have ever wanted to build your own Mario Kart before drifting into the first corner, LEGO just made that dream real. The new LEGO Super Mario “Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8” set is racing onto shelves, and it is a big one.

Designed for builders 18 and up, the set clocks in at 2,234 pieces and recreates Luigi behind the wheel of the sleek Mach 8 kart from the Mario Kart games. It is less of a toy and more of a display model, built with the kind of detail that makes it look like Luigi has just blasted out of Rainbow Road and landed on your shelf.

The kart captures the curved body, chunky tires, and low-slung racing stance that fans know from the games. Luigi sits ready for the race, leaning forward with that determined look that says he absolutely intends to beat Mario this time.

At $249.99 CAD, the set is available for pre-order now and ships starting April 1, 2026. LEGO Insiders members can also earn 1,250 points with the purchase, which can be redeemed for discounts and rewards on future builds.

The release continues LEGO’s growing love affair with gaming culture. Alongside the Luigi kart, the lineup of gaming-inspired sets now stretches from Pac-Man arcade cabinets to Pokemon builds and even a tiny brick-built Game Boy.

But for Nintendo fans, this one hits a particularly sweet spot. Mario Kart has been sending shells flying and friendships into friendly chaos for decades, and now one of its most recognizable karts is getting the full LEGO treatment.

Just remember one thing while building it.

Blue shells not included.

Awaiting Abigail Hit Hard and Fast With Debut EP ‘Bad Mind’ Out of the Texas Rock Scene

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Awaiting Abigail Hit Hard and Fast With Debut EP ‘Bad Mind’ Out of the Texas Rock Scene

Awaiting Abigail are making serious noise. The Dallas/Fort Worth six-piece formed in 2024 and wasted no time, delivering a debut EP that drew national press attention and landed them on stages most new bands only dream about. Fronted by Abigail Hill, whose gritty, soaring vocal attack anchors every track, the band draws comparisons to Halestorm, Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless, and In This Moment while carving out a personality distinctly their own.

‘Bad Mind’ is the debut EP, and it goes straight for the throat. Four tracks of chunky, classic-metal-inspired riffs paired with rock-radio-ready melodies, tackling personal demons, mental strain, and the messy truth of what it takes to push forward. “I Hate You,” “Falling Under,” and the title track earned praise across the board. Illustrate Magazine called it something that “kicks in like a wrecking ball wrapped in velvet,” while The Big Takeover noted the band has “a foot in each camp” between metal power and hard rock groove, adding “this is a band that is doing it better.”

The accolades have stacked up fast. Power Play Magazine praised the EP’s sassy punch and dynamic contrast, and Decibel Magazine included the band in its MDPR Recommendations section (Issue 246). SONGSCOPE called them “arguably the most exciting metal newcomers to emerge in a long time.” A performance at the Whisky A Go Go alongside L.A. Guns in July 2025 marked an early milestone that underlined exactly where this band is headed.

Radio play across national and international online stations continues to grow, and the fanbase is building with it.

Colorado String Quartet Big Richard Bring “Make The World Go Away” Down From the Stage

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Colorado String Quartet Big Richard Bring “Make The World Go Away” Down From the Stage

Big Richard have shared their interpretation of “Make The World Go Away,” the Hank Cochran classic that closes their debut album ‘Pet’ and has become the defining moment of their live show. The Colorado quartet, comprising Grammy and Emmy Award-winning cellist Joy Adams, mandolin and guitar player Bonnie Sims, fiddler Eve Panning, and bassist Hazel Royer, release the track as a standalone purchase alongside an extensive North American tour. You can listen here.

The song’s role in their live show is anything but conventional. Rather than closing with a barn-burner, the four members unplug, descend from the stage, and perform the song among the crowd. “We like to go out in the crowd and play ‘Make The World Go Away,'” Adams writes. “It’s like a great big collective hug between all of us.” After sets built around sharp social and political commentary, the gesture lands with real weight.

‘Pet’, released February 6 on Signature Sounds, has already drawn serious attention. No Depression named Big Richard their Artist Spotlight for February, calling it “a true protest album for this moment, a sonic revolt, a call to arms.” The Bluegrass Situation praised the record’s “unrivaled vibrancy,” and Eric Alper of SiriusXM called it “a record that breathes with a kind of intensity you rarely hear anymore.” Recorded live to tape in single-shot performances, the album captures exactly what Big Richard sound like when they mean it.

The band hits the road hard through the summer, including festival appearances at Back Porch Music Festival, Tico Time Bluegrass Festival, Big Ponderoo Music and Art Festival, and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest.

Tour Dates:

Mar 18, The Grandin Theatre, Roanoke, VA

Mar 19, Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington, DC

Mar 20, The 8×10, Baltimore, MD

Mar 21, 118 North, Wayne, PA

Mar 22, The Birdhouse Center for the Arts, Lambertville, NJ

Mar 24, The Bitter End, New York, NY

Mar 25, StageOne at FTC, Fairfield, CT

Mar 26, ZenBarn, Waterbury Ctr, VT

Mar 27, One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME

Mar 28, Back Porch Music Festival, Northampton, MA

Mar 29, Club Passim, Cambridge, MA

Apr 3, Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, Santa Fe, NM

Apr 4, FUSION 708, Albuquerque, NM

Apr 23, Sherbino Theater, Ridgway, CO

Apr 24, Paradise Theatre, Paonia, CO

Apr 25, The State Room, Salt Lake City, UT

May 1, Pierce Hill Performing Arts, Viroqua, WI

May 2, Stoughton Opera House, Stoughton, WI

May 16, Tico Time Bluegrass Festival, Aztec, NM

Jun 26, Big Ponderoo Music + Art Festival, Sisters, OR

Aug 7, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, Lyons, CO

John Osborne and Fender Unveil a Signature Telecaster Built Around His Legendary 1968 Original

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John Osborne and Fender Unveil a Signature Telecaster Built Around His Legendary 1968 Original

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation announces the John Osborne Telecaster in collaboration with the Grammy-winning guitarist John Osborne. A highly customized signature model inspired by his personal, road-tested 1968 Telecaster guitar, the John Osborne Telecaster is designed for expressive, dynamic playing; this instrument blends classic Fender craftsmanship with innovative performance features, including the signature B String Bender. Launching as part of Fender’s celebration of the Telecaster’s 75th anniversary, the John Osborne Telecaster honors both the enduring legacy of this iconic guitar and the distinctive artistry of one of the most influential players in modern country music.

“There are a lot of amazing guitars in this world, but none are as versatile as the Telecaster,” said John Osborne. “It just works with every song, works with every genre; I want someone to pick it up and take this instrument that I’ve played for so long, and blaze their own trail with it.”

John Osborne is a Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter best known as one half of Brothers Osborne, the multi-platinum duo behind numerous Top 10 hits and fan-favorite anthems like ‘Stay a Little Longer ’ and ‘It Ain’t My Fault.’ With multiple ACM and CMA Awards to their name, MCA’s Brothers Osborne have helped redefine modern country music with a sound that blends raw authenticity and rock energy. Widely regarded as a “player’s player,” Osborne has earned a reputation for his expressive bends, soaring solos and tone-driven approach that puts guitar craftsmanship at the forefront of today’s country landscape.

“Working with John Osborne was really about honoring the way he plays and finding a way to bring that into a guitar other players could connect with,” said Max Gutnik, Fender’s Chief Product Officer. “We began with his original ’68 Tele and collaborated closely with him to shape a signature model that feels true to who he is as a player. From the B-string bender to the road-worn feel, it’s unmistakably John’s guitar, but it’s built to inspire anyone who wants to explore that sound and make it their own.”

The John Osborne Telecaster centers on its Fender B String Bender, a signature mechanism that raises the B string a full step, unlocking the pedal steel-inspired bends and sweeping lead lines that define Osborne’s sound. As Fender’s first-ever in-house designed B-bender, this feature is a standout for players seeking that signature pedal steel-style expression. Built on a balanced alder body with vintage-inspired aesthetics, the guitar delivers professional-grade tone and sustain. Custom-voiced pickups cover everything from shimmering cleans to growling overdrive, making the guitar as versatile in the studio as it is on stage.

Key Features:

  • Fender B String Bender mechanism – Allows players to achieve pedal steel-style bends and expressive lead lines, a signature element of John Osborne’s playing.
  • Road Worn Olympic White finish – Captures the authentic wear and character of a gigging musician’s trusted instrument, combining vintage aesthetics with a broken-in feel.
  • Custom-voiced John Osborne Telecaster pickups – Designed to deliver shimmering clean tones, growling overdrive, and the tonal versatility John relies on for studio and stage.
  • ’68-Style Maple Neck With Maple Cap Fingerboard – Smooth playability and classic Fender feel, providing comfort and precision for long sets or recording sessions.
  • 3 Compensated Brass Barrel Saddles – Ensures perfect intonation across the strings while retaining signature snap and twang.
  • Custom Pickguard – Tailored specifically for John Osborne’s signature look and style, completing the aesthetic of a road-tested, performance-ready instrument.

Watch as John Osborne shares the story behind the guitar and performs two songs live in Nashville with Brothers Osborne and explore the origins of the B-Bender as John Osborne makes his signature Telecaster weep, wail and sing along. Beyond Brothers Osborne, John Osborne has continued to expand his creative footprint in recent years, emerging as a sought-after producer known for his instinctive musicianship and artist-first approach in the studio. His production credits include acclaimed projects such as the Grammy-nominated album Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, as well as recent work with rising talents including Grace Bowers and Caylee Hammack, further cementing his reputation as a trusted collaborator across generations of artists. John is currently in the studio with Brothers Osborne working on new music set for release later this year, continuing to evolve the duo’s signature sound while pushing his own musical boundaries even further.

John Osborne Telecaster (MSRP: $2199.99 USD, £1,849 GBP, €2,199 EUR, $3699 AUD, ¥330,000 JPY) Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter John Osborne has shaped modern country music with his expressive playing and distinctive tone, earning multiple top 10 hits and accolades from both the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association. The John Osborne Telecaster® is closely modeled on his personal, road-tested instrument, translating the guitar he relies on night after night into a production-ready signature model. Its Fender B String Bender allows players to achieve the pedal steel-inspired bends and lead lines that define Osborne’s sound, while the Road Worn® Olympic White finish and custom pickguard capture the authentic look and feel of a gigging musician’s trusted instrument. Custom-voiced John Osborne Telecaster pickups, a ’68-style maple neck with maple cap fingerboard, and 3 compensated brass barrel saddles deliver the tone, precision, and playability that Osborne demands, from shimmering cleans to growling overdrive. Every element of the guitar reflects Fender’s commitment to artist-driven design and Osborne’s personal style, offering players a professional-grade instrument built to perform in the studio, on stage, or anywhere inspiration strikes.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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