Brian D Holland is a freelance music journalist and an interviewer of legendary and up-and-coming musicians, primarily guitarists. With the intention to enlighten others to guitar playing virtuosity, his articles and CD/DVD reviews are published regularly in numerous print and online magazines. He also writes short stories of profound fiction, a few of which have been published as well.  Brian resides in Massachusetts with his wife and two children. The Sonic Blaze is devoted to the artists he has had the pleasure to meet and write about, as well as many others.

 

                         

 

                                        

"Quality music isn't always heard on the radio in 'popular' formats. It's often hidden, sometimes in the shadows or underground, like treasure. Once it's discovered and recognized it becomes an invaluable fortune that lives on forever in our hearts and minds. Discovering it is an obsession of mine. I'm then The Messenger." - Brian D. Holland

 

 

 

 

 

Playlist

(all songs feature interviewed guitarists)

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Links and Select Articles

CD/DVD Reviews and Music Related Articles:

 

new! Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers new CD

"MOJO"

 

 

 

 

"Slash" - by Slash and friends - April 9, 2010 - The new solo CD from the amazing guitarist, featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Andrew Stockdale, Fergie, Dave Grohl, Iggy Pop, Adam Levine, and many others.

 

 

"One November Night" - Johnny A. - April 5, 2010 - The first DVD release (audio CD included as well) by the amazing solo guitarist, recorded live at Sculler's Jazz Club in Boston.

 

 

 

Select Published Interviews/Articles:

Jimmy Herring Interview

Sonny Landreth Interview

Warren Haynes Interview

Steve Cropper Interview

 Ronnie Earl Interview

Johnny A. Interview

 Guitar Shorty Interview

 John Mayall Interview

 Robben Ford Interview

 Gary Moore Interview

 Duke Robillard Interview

 Joe Bonamassa Interview

 Andy Powell Interview

 Coco Montoya Interview

 Zakk Wylde Interview

Of Special Interest - Guitarists Throughout History

Al Di Meola - The most prominent contemporary jazz guitarist in the world.

 

Charlie Christian - "Solo Flight" - Jazz guitar pioneer.

 

Django Reinhardt - Considered by many to be the greatest guitar player in history.

 

Jason Becker - A true guitar hero.

 

Jimi Hendrix - The official site of the greatest rock guitarist is history.

 

Michael Bloomfield - An American Guitarist - Discography and related info of one of America's greatest blues guitarists.

 

Bloomfield's Doomed Field by Al Kooper (Gadfly Online).

Publications & Related Info

(Below are links to some of the more informative guitar and music related magazines and e-zines around today.)

An all encompassing internet guitar site.

Boston Blues Society

  Chicago blues - Blues Blast!

Blues Review - The world's largest print magazine devoted to the blues

Everything gear and performer related

The Jamband authority

Old guitars keep getting better

Guitar World

  Free Online Concert Vault

 For your photo needs

 

Select Artist Sites

(Though Brian has interviewed and reviewed many of the performers below, other favorites worth sharing are listed too.)

 

new! Check out

Black Country Communion

Here!

featuring:

Joe Bonamassa - guitar, vocals

Glenn Hughes - bass, vocals

Derek Sherinian - keyboards

and Jason Bonham - drums

 

 

 

Peter Green - The British blues great who fronted the original Fleetwood Mac.

 

Roy Buchanan - One of the most innovative yet raw bluesrock guitarists in history.

 

Rory Gallagher - The exciting Irish bluesrocker.

 

Stevie Ray Vaughan:

 

Syd Barrett - Dedicated to the founding member of Pink Floyd.

 

Wes Montgomery: A true innovator and jazz great: Bio Discography