--- title: Music & Entertainment | Laura Bulbeck (2) description: Reviews, albums, music tracks, artists, gigs and shows. Guitar riffs, rock and roll history, music for enthusiasts. (2) --- - [Home](https://info.flametreepublishing.com/blog) | - [ Contact & About Us](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/contact-us) T H E   F L A M E   T R E E   B L O G ![Hubspot header Flame Tree Independent music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hubspot%20header%20Flame%20Tree%20Independent%20music.jpg?width=980&name=Hubspot%20header%20Flame%20Tree%20Independent%20music.jpg)   # Music & Entertainment Blog ## Laura Bulbeck ### Recent Posts ## [Top 10 Guitars | Gretsch White Falcon & National Style O](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gretsch-white-falcon-national-style-o) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/guitar%203.png) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gretsch-white-falcon-national-style-o) This week we’re featuring two great guitars – both with distinctive styles: the flashy Gretsch White Falcon and the metallic National Style O. 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[Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-martin-d-45) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-martin-d-45#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Gibson Les Paul](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-les-paul) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/sunburst1.png) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-les-paul) This week’s starring guitar is the fantastic Gibson Les Paul, beloved by the likes of **Jeff Beck** and **Eric Clapton**. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-les-paul) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-les-paul#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Fender Stratocaster](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-stratocaster) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/Fender%20Stratocaster%20horizontal.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-stratocaster) Next to make our list of the top 10 guitars is the iconic and hugely popular **Fender Stratocaster**, played by the likes of **Jimi Hendrix** and **Jeff Beck**. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-stratocaster) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-stratocaster#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Fender Telecaster](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-telecaster) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/guitar.jpeg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-telecaster) The guitar is one of the most popular and emotive musical instruments of the last century – **a powerful tool**, many famous musicians have become** legendary** alongside their signature guitars. Here begins our look at 10 of the best classic guitar makes, starting with the Fender Telecaster. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-telecaster) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-telecaster#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Celebrity News and Gossip: Little Mix, How It All Began](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76295/Celebrity-News-and-Gossip-Little-Mix-How-It-All-Began) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-522365422-png/images/little_mix_salute_official_album_cover.png) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76295/Celebrity-News-and-Gossip-Little-Mix-How-It-All-Began) Sassy girl band **Little Mix** are going from strength to strength as they forge their pop career, currently taking America and Canada by storm as they join **Demi Lovato** on her immense '**The Neon Lights Tour**'. This comes just in time for them to celebrate getting their second album ***Salute*** into the **US Top Ten** this week. How did they get here? Let's take a look back at their humble origins… [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76295/Celebrity-News-and-Gossip-Little-Mix-How-It-All-Began) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76295/Celebrity-News-and-Gossip-Little-Mix-How-It-All-Began#comments-listing) Topics: [Pop Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/pop-music) ## [Celebrity News and Gossip: The Brits 2014](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76291/Celebrity-News-and-Gossip-The-Brits-2014) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-556648521-jpg/images/brit-awards-2014.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76291/Celebrity-News-and-Gossip-The-Brits-2014) On February 19, London’s O2 Area was home to one of music’s biggest events, the **2014 Brit Awards**. The star-studded award show, hosted by comic actor James Corden for the fifth and last time, was broadcasted live on ITV in the UK. Performances by 'Drunk In Love' singer **Beyoncé**, as well as **Bruno Mars**, **Katy Perry**, **Ellie Goulding**, **Lorde** and **Pharrell** left audiences electrified at home and in the arena. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76291/Celebrity-News-and-Gossip-The-Brits-2014) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76291/Celebrity-News-and-Gossip-The-Brits-2014#comments-listing) Topics: [Pop Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/pop-music), [David Bowie](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/david-bowie) ## [Rock Music News: Radiohead, The Who, and More at Glastonbury](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76000/rock-music-news-radiohead-the-who-and-more-at-glastonbury) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-1136021561-jpg/images/glastonbury_2014%2c_classic_rock_bands.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/76000/rock-music-news-radiohead-the-who-and-more-at-glastonbury) This year’s Glastonbury kicked off with big names like **Arcade Fire, Lily Allen, Skrillex, MIA, Chvrches** and a whole host of others, many of whom were making their Glasto debut. Since this festival is coming up on its 50th anniversary at the end of the decade, many acts weren’t so new to the whole drill: **Kaiser Chiefs** – who, despite having the headlining slot on the John Peel Stage on Friday, also **opened the day with a surprise set** on the Other Stage – played the iconic festival almost ten years ago and again in 2007. 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Hairy hippie. **Ziggy Stardust**. Aladdin Sane. Halloween Jack. The Thin White Duke. Plastic Soulman. **Godfather of the New Romantics**. Tin Machinist. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/72436/David-Bowie-The-60s-Music-Influences-Behind-the-Legend) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/72436/David-Bowie-The-60s-Music-Influences-Behind-the-Legend#comments-listing) Topics: [70s music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/70s-music), [60s music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/60s-music), [David Bowie](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/david-bowie) ## [Guitar Riffs: 'Heartbreaker' by Led Zeppelin](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/70452/Guitar-Riffs-Heartbreaker-by-Led-Zeppelin) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-286089852-jpg/images/heartbreaker_led__zeppelin.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/70452/Guitar-Riffs-Heartbreaker-by-Led-Zeppelin) ‘Heartbreaker’ by **classic rock band** Led Zeppelin sums up British rock at its best. With Jimmy Page's fantastic playing and killer guitar riffs, no wonder this song is in *Rolling Stone*'s Greatest Songs of All Time. 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