Steve Wariner Releases Latest Album 'Guitar Laboratory'

Four-time Grammy winner Steve Wariner released his third instrumental album "Guitar Laboratory on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
 
The album contains 13 tracks ranging in styles from country and jazz to rock, blues, classical and Hawaiian. The album features a whole host of guest musicians including Leo Rhodes, Paul Yandell, John Jarvis and his sons Ross and Ryan, who play piano and guitar.
 
"Rebounding off the Chet project, I was in a guitar frame of mind. I spent hours and days in my studio trying out different riffs and tunes. And I decided I wanted to do a project that showed versatility and diversity. What I wound up trying to do was not only demonstrate the different styles that I can play, but also the different kinds of music that I love,” Wariner said.
 
The album's title emerged when a friend came to visit Wariner following a long day in studio. The friend called Wariner a “mad scientist, working all hours in his lab.” That’s when the idea of Guitar Laboratory was formed.
 
“Guitar Laboratory represents without a doubt the most versatile project I have recorded,” Wariner said.  “It’s a trip all over the map as far as genres and styles. I think what people will enjoy most is seeing a glimpse of me they have never seen before. I played upright bass, lap steel, resonator guitar, acoustic guitar, steel string guitar, classical guitar, pedal steel guitar and a lot of electrics. I sure hope you enjoy your visit into my Guitar Laboratory.”