In Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s 20th Anniversary issue there’s a list of 20 Years of Essential Acoustic Albums and our good friend Al Petteway got two mentions and our Dream Guitars’ 2008 collaboration with Tony McManus received one.
Quotes from the article:
1997 – Al Petteway, Caledon Wood
“Anchored in Celtic music with African and South American influences,
these original pieces and traditional arrangements show why
Petteway is one of today’s most respected fingerstyle players.” (Maggie’s Music)
2004 – Various artists, Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar
Laurence Juber, Ed Gerhard, Doug Smith, Al Petteway,
and other fingerstyle luminaries arranged the songs of Henry Mancini
and became Grammy winners in the process. (Solid Air)
2008 – Tony McManus, The Maker’s Mark: The Dream Guitar Sessions
When you put 15 different custom guitars, from Jeff Traugott, Kathy Wingert, Michael Greenfield,
and others, in the hands of one immensly talented guitarist, you end up with
a classic record that’s a testament to custom lutherie. (Compass)
Click this link for the full article
Players Say: "Paul can kidnap me anytime. His place is WAY better than any candy store!! He is the Willie Wonka of the ultimate guitar shop… Dream Guitars."
Here’s my Dream…
Paul Heumiller pulls up in his car, rolls down his window and calls out – ‘Hey there kid, wanna see a land where the finest vintage guitars sit beside beautiful, modern instruments, all just waiting to be picked up and played?
Where you can relax, take your time and get lost in the sound of each one and possibly take one home with you? Just get in and I’ll take you there.