If you're looking for a relatively simple song to play on acoustic guitar, The Eagles' "Hotel California" might be worth a look. This YouTube instructional video of "Hotel California" walks viewers through how to play the entire song on acoustic (a capo is required). Note that this video shows how to play the acoustic guitar part only... electric guitar solos are not included.

Fans of the band will be happy to hear a free Ray Davies re-recording of The Kinks' classic "Celluloid Heroes" is available in mp3 format, courtesy of LA Weekly. The track is availabe via direct download... no registration is required. Note that this mp3 is only available until November 19th.

There is a post on the Guitar Blog about "The Omstrument", a 46-string instrument built from a guitar, harp, dulcimer, strumstick, and a tanpura. If the Omstrument looks completely unplayable, there is an accompanying performance video on YouTube. On a personal note, I was intrigued to learn this was built by Jack Haas, who lived four houses down from me as a kid.

Fans of Paul McCartney now have a chance to download an MP3 of "Let Me Roll It To You" from paulmccartney.com. The free MP3 and is part of a promotion for McCartney's upcoming release Good Evening New York City. Submission of your email address is required for download.