The year was 2015. Show host Blake Wyland intended to start a podcast where he took a deep dive with his guests from the guitar world to explain their rigs. Wha...
What an episode!!!! Today I'm talking to Tracii from LA Guns!
I start off with telling Tracii a little tale from my childhood that centers around his band. It is quite a fond rock'n'roll memory for me. (I think you'll appreciate it.)
We dive right into some gear talk, and the first subject might be a little bit surprising.
Along the way we discuss the joy of pursuing a career that aligns with personal interests, the importance of recognizing one's mental wiring when choosing a career path, and the unique dopamine rush that comes from creating music.
Enjoy it folks!
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1:24:05
"The Broken Bottle Beatdown" w/ Rev. Peyton
WOW. That is first word that came to mind when I went to write this episode description because this episode is AWESOME.
Reverend Peyton is well known as a master of slide guitar and country-blues style music. But the man is quite simply a guitar and music obsessive. You are going to love this episode.
We talk about things like:
A brawl that involved Fletcher from Pennywise, Alesana, and a half-blind Reverend Peyton. (You need to hear this story!)
The "vocal" quality that is unique to guitar.
Nirvana and "being yourself"
The scary circumstances that lead Rev. to the slide
The unique challenges that came with Warped Tour
The benefits of learning by ear
Becoming uniquely your own by "copying" others
A WHOLE LOT MORE!
Go check out the new record "Honeysuckle" and all the other great music on Rev's website HERE https://bigdamnband.com/music
Give Reverend Peyton a follow HERE https://www.instagram.com/bigdamnband
Support The Show And Connect!
The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577
You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy
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1:28:34
Can We Retire? w/ Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle Hum
What is going to happen to "guitar media" personalities in 30 years? Will I still be interviewing guitarists? Will Ryan still be engaging in shenanigans? Is it possible that all of this will still be around?
Ryan Burke is a fellow guitar podcaster and popular YouTube personality. He and I have been buddies since about 2015. In that time the guitar media business has completely changed. (Maybe we spill some secrets?)
In this episode we get into:
How the guitar industry is smaller and more intimate than many realize.
Becoming "the establishment"over time
How we transitioned from our original careers
When to be silly, and when to get serious.
The complicated feelings around destroying guitars
Should dogs decide the next president?
Will we still be doing this in 30 years?
A whole lot more!
Make sure you subscribe to Ryan on YouTube right HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/60cyclehumcast
Support The Show And Connect!
The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577
You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy
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1:15:52
Emily Wolfe & Brian Fallon
Brian Fallon is the frontman for the legendary New Jersey Band The Gaslight Anthem and Emily Wolfe is an amazing guitarist/songwriter/singer/force of nature.
They have both been on the podcast independently multiple times and when I saw that they went on tour together and became pals... I had to get them on for an epic dual-guest episode!
On this one, a lot of goofing off occurs. Because that is what happens when a bunch of nerdy friends get together! In addition we discuss:
Brian's ever rotating guitar lineup
Emily's pedalboard
The Fender Deville
Double neck guitars
Has Brian changed his stance on humbuckers in Telecasters?
Mule Resonator Guitars
How Rad Emily's Signature Guitar is
Ugly Pedals
A whole lot more!
Give Emily a follow HERE https://www.instagram.com/emilywolfemusic and check out more info on her website HERE https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/.
Give Brian a follow HERE https://www.instagram.com/thebrianfallon and check out his band HERE https://www.thegaslightanthem.com/
Support The Show And Connect!
The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577
You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy
Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid
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1:11:40
Mike Stern. Yes, That Mike Stern.
On this episode I have a super rad chat with Mike Stern. A guitarist who's co-conspirators include other greats such as Blood, Sweat & Tears, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Eric Johnson and more!
We talk his current rig, his past vs current approach to the instrument, pedalboard order, our thoughts on "practice" and a whole lot more!
Enjoy it folks!
Check out more info on Mike on his website HERE https://www.mikestern.org/
Support The Show And Connect!
The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577
You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy
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The year was 2015. Show host Blake Wyland intended to start a podcast where he took a deep dive with his guests from the guitar world to explain their rigs. What happened was that, but also a whole lot more. The show quickly evolved into discussions about people's lives. Guitars, pedals, amps, etc. are the central hub of the show, but it really is more about the PEOPLE behind all of it. Both the musicians who use the gear, and the folks that create these magical tools of expression. You can expect chats about songwriting, favorite bands, family, loss, addiction, conspiracy theories, philosophy, and most of all....... food. This podcast goes all over the place. Come take a ride.