Guitar Talk: Profiles & Interviews
Meet Jesse Welles, Fiery Folksinger on the Rise
Welles, 32, is a genuine phenomenon—an internet-era troubadour clearly in the tradition of Guthrie, Dylan, Prine, and Ochs (and Cobain, too), yet also very much of this moment.
Americana Champion Margo Price Takes Flight with Her New Signature Gibson J-45
The Nashville singer-songwriter talks about her bond with her instruments, her songwriting philosophy, and more.
Christian Lee Hutson Is Writing Songs Like a Bird on Rollercoaster
The singer-songwriter talks about melody, his “magical” Martin guitar, and the stripped-down tracks on his latest release, ‘Paradise Pop. 10 (Deluxe)’
Album Reviews
Recent and Remarkable: Records from Fall 2025
New Releases from September and October 2025 feature acoustic guitars at every end of the spectrum
Review: Buck Curran’s ‘Far Driven Sun’ Reunites a Beloved Sobell Guitar with a Master of Acoustic Atmosphere
After nearly two decades apart, Curran and his Stefan Sobell “Butterfly” Model 1 create shimmering, meditative soundscapes rooted in British folk tradition and colored by psychedelic textures.
Review: Adrian Holovaty’s ‘Layer Cake’ Is an Irresistibly Joyful Acoustic Confection
Five-song EP blends manouche rhythms and fingerstyle flourishes into intricate, buoyant instrumentals.
Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Sierra Hull Breaks Down “Spitfire” | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
In this backstage Session, bluegrass singer-songwriter Sierra Hull shares music and insights
The Young People’s Music of Little Folkies | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Little Folkies, a music program that aims to get young kids engaged with folk music, is the passion project of singer-songwriter Irena Eide.
Lisa Liu Performs Her Original Composition “Rendezvous,” a Superb Piece of Solo Jazz Guitar
“The melody came to me while I was walking along the Seine in Paris. It’s a classic 32-bar form,” Liu explains, but like all good jazz, “every time I play
Sessions: Creative Director's Picks
Over the last 10+ years, Joey Lusterman has worked in every department at Acoustic Guitar magazine: front desk, ad sales, editorial, sound guy, camera man, booth babe, email coder, podcast editor, photographer, book designer… And he’s been behind the camera for nearly every Sessions video! Here are just a few of his favorites (see them all.)
