“Thought and Memory” is the latest EP offering from Jersey based singer/songwriter Rick Jones.

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Rick Jones is an acoustic singer/songwriter based on the island of Jersey, who blends a mix of influences and emotions into his live and studio performances.

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Rick Jones

I’ve owned this Avalon L32 for approximately a year now, bought directly from the Avalon workshops in Newtonards, Northern Ireland, via the company website www.avalonguitars.com and the online shop/ex demo models.

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Guitar Jar Podcast #1 reviews aspects of the Guitar Jar articles featured in the first 6 months of the web site. This includes mentions of Open Mic Nights, Glenn Johansson, Skindred, Daniel Steinhardt, Basement Studios, Steve Perry (Karmine), Beryl Guitars, Pro Tone Pedals, Stu G and much more!

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The acoustic guitar market features some of the most beautifully crafted instruments money can buy. Avalon Guitars sit firmly in that bracket, producing some of the world’s most exquisite guitars and can be seen in the hands of many globally recognised guitarists, including David Gray, Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen to name but a few.

Guitar Jar catches up with Managing Director Steve McIlwrath, to quiz him on the current Avalon product range and any plans he has in mind for the future of the company.

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The latest “15 questions” feature is with acoustic guitarist  singer/songwriter Rick Jones, who blends percussive techniques, blues, folk and rock into his performances and has a vocal quality that keeps you captivated from start to finish. Guitar Jar catches up with Rick to quiz him on his musical journey and his current choice of acoustic guitars…

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