Kenny Wayne Shepherd's 5 rules for playing the blues  Modern
blues star and Fender Stratocaster-player Kenny Wayne Shepherd
reported to MusicRadar that he's just started recording his new
album in Saulsalito, California, with Jerry Harrison co-
producing along with Shepherd.  Kenny Wayne Shepherd at The
Wilshire Ebell Theater, 2009. Image: © Katy Winn/Corbis  He'll
need to work fast, however, as he takes off in March to be a
part of the Experience Hendrix Tour, where he'll share the stage
with other guitar greats such as Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson,
Brad Whitford, Ernie Isley and Vernon Reid, among others.
During a session break, Shepherd was happy to share with
MusicRadar his 5 rules for playing the blues. "They're not iron-
clad," Shepherd says, "but I do believe if you heed some of
these tips, you'll find your playing improves. And more
importantly, your overall love of music will expand."  1. Listen
to your heart  "This might sound kind of trite and obvious, but
it's the honest to God's truth. To play the b