Guitar Speak Podcast
We speak guitar! Interviews with leading guitarists, luthiers and gear manufacturers. Home of the Iconic Albums series. Guitar Speak Podcast is brought to you by Fretboard Biology.
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Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Joseph Tabua’s sound world embodies large slabs of colours that juxtapose indie rock influences with aleotoric and minimalist finesse. Joseph’s Fijian and Australian heritage are intertwined profoundly thus creating an electrifying and distinct compositional voice. We discuss Joseph's guitar approach from rock jams with an embryonic Silverchair to the 'spontaneous and visceral' improvisation of the Tabua-Harrison duo (championed by Living Colour's Vernon Reid no less) and the wide-screen composition of the solo release 'Half Ocean Half Sky'. The conversation also looks at Joseph's academic work - he is currently completing a doctorate at Western Sydney University, gear choices for sonic exploration and a fantastic list of boundary stretching guitar players and musicians to check out. This is a great interview with an intelligent, humble and thoughtful musician. Spotify Playlist companion to episode #138 josephtabua.com Chris Brooks Guitar Chris Brooks interview GSP #38 Vernon Reid interview GSP #98 Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com Joseph is a humble, thoughtful and intelligent musician
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Today we revisit our fantastic 2017 guitar hang with the one and only Jude Gold. Jude is a multitasking guitar phenom and good friend of our show: solo artist / high profile sideman - Greg Howe, Billy Sheehan, Jefferson Starship journalist - Guitar Player Magazine podcaster - No Guitar is Safe educator - former Director of Guitar at the Musicians Institute, published by Hal Leonard My problem wasn't thinking of things to ask Jude about...it was deciding what to focus on! Jude has built an amazing career and doesn't look like slowing down any time soon. This interview features live guitar examples from Jude - from Van Halen to his own incredible 'full contact' style and much, much more. Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
It's our annual look at new gear from NAMM and beyond. We're joined by our friends Michael Ross (Guitar Moderne, Premier Guitar) and Gavin Moar (Cote Guitars) to talk through the latest and greatest in guitar gear. PS My apologies for calling Railhammer pickups 'Warheads'!! Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
Grammy-Nominated guitar virtuoso Gil Parris, is known for his special blend of Blues, Jazz, Rock and Smooth Jazz. He has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and sideman with major artists like Dr. John, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Diane Schuur, David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell, Toni Braxton to name just a few. I catch up with Gil to talk about his unique style that draws on many non-guitar influences, discuss his fantastic Reverend signature models - with hints about a yet to be released update, original Klons and Tube Screamers, re-working classic tunes, developing teaching resources, the love of the jam and collaboration, work ethic and much more. Gil's passion for music is infectious - this interview will do you good! Thanks for tuning in. Gil Parris YouTube Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Ryan Roxie - Alice Cooper Band, Slash's Snake Pit, Roxie '77 - joins us for a great guitar hang. Ryan tells us about crafting a three pronged guitar attack with Alice Cooper, his new System 12 Guitar Method, working with Slash, Orianthi, gear talk, the excellent 'In The Trenches' podcast and much more. ryanroxie.com Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
Eric Peterson - founder of thrash metal heavyweights, Testament - joins us to talk about the band's latest album "Titans of Creation". Eric discusses the process for writing and recording the record, how the guitar partnership with Alex Skolnick has developed, remembering the early days of the Bay area thrash scene and much more. Titans of Creation Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Guitar Speak Podcast Quick Picks are short and punchy reviews of albums, gigs, gear, books - anything guitar related. Today, we look at Joe Satriani's latest studio album, "Shapeshifting". Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Scott Salmon of Nautilus Effects Systems first joined us in early 2020 to talk about the Aussie Bushfire Gear Giveaway, a fundraising venture that ended up with over 120 pedal builders from around the globe donating pedals. We catch up on the final results of that effort and then talk pedals and pedalboards in depth. Scott has a wealth of knowledge and it was great fun to pick his brain on all things stompboxes and boards. Episode #133 Links Nautilus Effects Systems Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Guitar Speak Podcast Quick Picks are short and punchy reviews of albums, gigs, gear, books - anything guitar related. Our first Quick Pick reviews Joe Matera's latest instrumental album, "Electric Wire". www.joematera.com https://www.patreon.com/join/joematera Joe Matera interview - Guitar Speak Podcast #113 Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Its our fourth birthday and we are joined by the amazing Orianthi Panagaris. Orianthi joins us from LA on the cusp of releasing her much anticipated fourth solo album. We talk through an incredible career including stories of working with Michael Jackson, Steve Vai, Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood, Dave Stewart, Robbie Kreiger, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child, Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper and more. Orianthi drops some hints on her upcoming signature guitars from both Gibson and PRS, tells us the story about getting her first PRS guitar at age 11, signature strings from Dean Markley, Nexi pedals, missing guitar picks and more gear talk. Its a great guitar hang - thanks for tuning in! Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
The Guitar Speak Podcast review of the Whitesnake / The Scorpions double header in Sydney, Australia with special guest Jeremy Barnes. Thanks to Val MacIver of VMPR. Episode #131 Links Whitesnake + Scorpions Guitar Speak Podcast review PRINT VERSION GSP Episode #74 Joel Hoekstra GSP Episode #111 Jeremy Barnes Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
As Whitesnake are just about hit Australian shores in 2020 we replay our February 2018 interview with the brilliant, humble and super hard working Joel Hoekstra. Joel has forged an incredible career playing with Night Ranger, Foreigner, Cher, Trans Siberian Orchestra and his current gig in Whitesnake, to name but a few of the bands that have called upon his services. Along the way Joel has managed to release an impressively diverse collection of solo albums, including his latest hard rocking offering, Dying to Live. Joel talks us through a remarkable career that shows no signs of letting up. www.joelhoekstra.com Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Darren Hart, professionally known as Harts, is an acclaimed musician, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music producer. Over the years, Harts has established himself as one of Australia’s finest young talents, composing, recording and producing three studio albums, two EPs and a live album, securing three #1 most played songs on Australian radio station Triple J, his 2014 long- player, Daydreamer, drew praise from Prince Rogers Nelson himself, who noted that Harts full-length debut reminded him "of how I was at that age”. Harts was awarded GQ Breakthrough Artist Of The Year award in 2016 and collaborated on a song with The Roots and Lenny Kravitz for the official 2016 Olympic Games Campaign. With Harts’ live Triple J performances going viral, his premiere on Conan O’Brien’s digital channel Team Coco and having his song Red & Blue on a UK Premier League’s Match of the Day, he has engaged millions. Darren joins us to talk about his upcoming "Harts Plays Hendrix" shows, signature strats, fuzz, opening up the 2020 Cricket World Cup and much more. Episode #130 Links hartsmusic.com T20 Cricket World Cup Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
PART II - The Guitar Speak Podcast has teamed up with the legendary Stevie Taylor of The Gig Life Podcast to present this roundtable with five of Australia's finest guitarists. We had a blast talking all things guitar with Peter Northcote, Chris Kamzelas, Ben Rodgers, Marc Malouf and Daniel March. Many thanks to Stevie for putting in the legwork to make this happen and for inviting me along for the ride. Please check out The Gig Life Podcast as Stevie talks to an incredible range of Australian and New Zealand musicians,vocalists and producers. Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
The Guitar Speak Podcast has teamed up with the legendary Stevie Taylor of The Gig Life Podcast to present this roundtable with five of Australia's finest guitarists. We had a blast talking all things guitar with Peter Northcote, Chris Kamzelas, Ben Rodgers, Marc Malouf and Daniel March. Many thanks to Stevie for putting in the legwork to make this happen and for inviting me along for the ride. Please check out The Gig Life Podcast as Stevie talks to an incredible range of Australian and New Zealand musicians,vocalists and producers. Episode Music (Intro) 1: Obstacles - Peter Northcote 2: Boys Cry Out For War - Jimmy Barnes (Guitar - Ben Rodgers) 3: Fall For You - Chris Kamzelas 4: Nina (Live) - Daniel March 5: On The Fifth Day of Christmas - St Jambience (Guitar - Matt Wakeling) 6: Boots - Marc Malouf Outro: 1: Guilt Free Guitar - Peter Northcote Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
As Australia is facing destructive bushfires of unprecedented magnitude we speak to Scott Salmon of Nautilus Effects Systems who has brought together a global community of pedal and gear builders - including JHS, That Pedal Show / Keeley, Lollygagger, Tate FX and Shin - Ei to raise much needed support. Episode #127 Links Aussie Bushfire Gear Giveaway - Go Fund Me Nautilus Effects Systems Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Thank you for listening in 2019! Today we take a quick look back at the year that was and fire off an FAQ speed round. Episode #126 Links The Gig Life Podcast Libsyn Podcast Distribution Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Nili Brosh returns to the show to give us a deep dive into her latest solo album, 'Spectrum'. Nili also gives us the rundown on her gigs with Jennifer Batten & Gretchen Menn as discussed in episode #119, her epic Dethklok show, working with Tony MacAlpine, her brother Ethan, playing over 700 Cirque Du Soleil gigs and much more. Episode #125 Links www.nilibrosh.com GSP #119 Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn & Nili Brosh Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
John 5 (Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, KD Lang, David Lee Roth) joins us to talk about his latest album 'Invasion', touring the album, scary guitar tricks and much more. Episode #124 Links www.john-5.com John 5 2020 Australian Tour Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
After a fascinating appearance on our Stratocaster 65th Anniversary Special, author Ian S. Port returns to discuss his book "The Birth of Loud" in depth. It is a brilliant read! “A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history. With appropriately flashy prose, [Port] dismantles some misconceptions and credits some nearly forgotten but key figures. He also summons, exuberantly and perceptively, the look, sound, and sometimes smell of pivotal scenes and songs. The Birth of Loud rightfully celebrates an earlier time, when wood, steel, copper wire, microphones and loudspeakers could redefine reality. Tracing material choices that echoed through generations, the book captures the quirks of human inventiveness and the power of sound.” John Pareles, New York Times Book Review. Episode 123 Links www.iansport.com GSP #121 - The Strat turns 65! Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Marty Friedman joins us for episode #122! Marty talks about: Touring and sharing the spotlight with his killer 'super group'. An amazing solo career with 15 albums and countless tours under his own name. Lessons learned after 10 years with Megadeth. How a move to Japan in the early 2000s made an incredible impact on his career. Signature gear from Jackson, EMG and Engl. Composition craft and continually growing as a musician. His partnership with Jason Becker, including playing on Jason's latest album Triumphant hearts. And much more... Marty was a great guest - check him out on his upcoming Australian concert & clinic tour. Episode 122 Links www.martyfriedman.com 2019 Australian Concert and Clinic Tour Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Leo Fender's Stratocaster is arguably not only the iconic electric guitar but an enduring symbol of popular culture. Following on from the visionary Telecaster, the Stratocaster has captured the imaginations of players across generations and styles. We are joined by Ian S. Port, US bestselling author of The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock and Roll. Ian gives a unique historical perspective on the Strat's development and impact on popular music. Australian guitarists Steve Edmonds and Phil Cebrano - both known as outstanding 'Stratsmen' - return to the Guitar Speak Podcast to detail the instrument's impact on their careers. Check out our killer Spotify playlist including some of the artists mentioned by our guests and from members of the Guitar Speak Forum on Facebook. Episode #121 Links Phil Cebrano GSP #116 Steve Edmonds GSP #89 www.iansmithport.com Spotify Playlist for GSP #121 Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Michael Sweet is welcomed back on the show to talk about his new star-studded solo album "Ten", Stryper, Washburn Guitars and his upcoming Australian acoustic tour. Episode #119 Links Michael Sweet 2019 Australian Tour Michael Sweet - Guitar Speak Podcast #85 Michael Dolce 2019 Masterclass Tour Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Gretchen Menn, Jennifer Batten and Nili Brosh join us to talk about joining forces for what will be an amazing run of shows. We also cover upcoming solo work, the benefits of study, the changing landscape for female guitarists, current gear choices and much more. This was a super fun conversation with three incredible musicians. And Elvis the dog. Jennifer Batten has not only performed with megastars such as Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck, she was also a ground-breaking advocate, virtuoso, and teacher of two-handed tapping as a guitar technique. Batten’s ongoing commitment to innovation drove her recent creation of a solo multimedia show that deploys her own video productions to augment and expand her musical compositions. Her latest release is BattleZone by Scherer/Batten. As a member of America’s popular, all-female Led Zeppelin powerhouse, Zepparella, Gretchen Menn is one of the foremost disciples of the Jimmy Page guitar style. But Menn is also an adventurous composer who has integrated Gypsy jazz, prog, metal, and classical into her own music and guitar playing. In fact, she resolutely studied orchestration for five years before completing her 2016 solo album, Abandon All Hope—a triumphant musical adaptation of Dante’s Inferno. Nili Brosh was a member of Tony MacAlpine’s band, opened for Yngwie Malmsteen during his 2013 USA tour, and was the lead guitarist in Cirque du Soleil’s production of Michael Jackson ONE. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Berklee College of Music—who went on to become one of the school’s youngest faculty members—Brosh’s most recent album is 2014’s A Matter of Perception, with a new record slated for release in December 2019. Episode #119 Links Jennifer Batten Nili Brosh Gretchen Menn Gretchen Menn : Guitar Speak Podcast Episode 18 Episode 48 Michael Dolce 2019 Masterclass Tour Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Australian guitarist Cameron Jones takes us into his journey through the unique world of gypsy jazz guitar. Cameron explains the keys to the style, instrumental and historic influences and his own travels across Australia and Europe to collaborate, learn and perform. Cameron is the creative director of the Oz Manouche Festival, an annual event celebrating hot gyspy jazz in Brisbane, Australia. Episode #118 Links Cameron Jones Oz Manouche Festival Michael Dolce 2019 Masterclass Tour Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
The Byron Bay Guitar Festival, located on the beautiful north coast of New South Wales, Australia, features a huge variety of performances, workshops and markets all celebrating the guitar. We catch up with festival director Nick Sergi, Murray Cook of the Soulmovers and Masterclass clinician Pete Northcote to talk all things BBGF! Episode #117 Links Byron Bay Guitar Festival 2019 Michael Dolce 2019 Masterclass Tour Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Phil Ceberano is one of Australia's most beloved guitarists - having toured the globe, appeared on countless sessions, fronting his own projects and serving as music director for his sister, Kate Ceberano. Phil talks about growing up in a creative home, catching the guitar bug via a friend's Led Zep album, employing the skills he honed as a musician beyond the stage, his proudest work and much more. Phil's seemingly boundless energy is countered by a thoroughly engaging reflectiveness. Enjoy! Episode #116 Links Phil Ceberano Byron Bay Guitar Festival 2019 Michael Dolce 2019 Masterclass Tour Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Nick Wolfe is a fourth-generation musician from his family of farmers and musicians hailing from the Australian island state of Tasmania. Nick talks us through his start on guitar at age six playing Billy Ray Cyrus hits and his metal and hair band days right through to the journey of The Wolfe Brothers. After years of paying their dues on the cover band circuit, The Wolfe Brothers smashed down the door of opportunity that opened via reality TV and haven’t turned back, accumulating countless miles, albums and Golden Guitar awards along the way. We learn about the band’s relationship with Lee Kernaghan, touring rigs, working with Fender Australia, developing nuances in the studio, ‘Phil Buckle chords’, why a roadcase can bring immense joy and much more. Episode #115 Links Episode #115 Spotify Playlist The Wolfe Brothers Michael Dolce Masterclass 2019 Tour Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Sydney based guitarist and songwriter, Mark Tobin, joins us for episode 114. Mark talks us through a rich and ever growing career which started in the early 90s. As a member of the EMI signed band Scarlet, sessions at the legendary 301 studios and tours with Radiohead, Concrete Blonde and World Party among others followed. Mark followed this up with stints in Margot Smith and Flavour. The 2000s would see Mark joining 90s electro-rock pioneers Caligula and founding projects as diverse as Panic Syndrome, The Finalists and Black Halo. Mark recounts working with the late Damien Lovelock, seeing an emerging Radiohead up close on tour, balancing ethereal ambience with rock's directness, his love of Les Pauls and why he is creatively driven to juggle multiple projects. Episode #114 Links Spotify Playlist - Guitar Speak Podcast Episode #114 Caligula Panic Syndrome The Finalists Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
We are joined by Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter Joe Matera for episode #113. Joe has released a number of instrumental and vocal albums to worldwide acclaim. As a journalist, he has interviewed artists such as Slash, Gary Moore and John Mayer amongst many others in publications such as Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Australian Guitarist and Total Guitar UK. joematera.com Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Tim Rollinson is a leading jazz guitarist and producer who is best known as a founding member of Acid Jazz pioneers, DIG (Directions in Groove). Tim has also played with a diverse range of other artists such as Vince Jones, The Black-Eyed Susans, Louis Tillett, Ralph Pyl Big Band, Phil Slater, The 10 Guitar Project and blues artist Lucky Peterson. Tim has released a number of solo albums and we talk about his fantastic new release Old New Blues in addition to an in depth and thoughtful discussion on his career. timrollinson.com Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Simply put, Jeremy Barnes is one of the most ferocious guitarists on the planet today. Whilst 'Guitar World' has name-checked him as one of the fastest guitarists in the world, Barnes' tone, touch and phrasing place him in a unique class of players beyond a bpm bending shredder. Barnes talks about influences, getting unwittingly caught up in the speed game and diversification amongst many topics in this in depth interview. Photo Credit: Country Rock Shotz Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Eric Fortaleza is one of the hardest working bass players in Australia, regularly hitting stages, television and studios with a bevy of artists that don’t require surnames: Ricky-Lee, Matt & Jess, Jasmine Rae and many more. Matt jams with Eric in his home studio and talks Fender endorsements, influences, MD gigs, vintage and custom shop Fenders, building community, social media and much more in this extended jam/hang/interview. Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
LA based artist Christian Nesmith has built a prolific career as an in demand sideman, producer, composer, arranger and solo artist. He has worked with Ty Tabor, Dug Pinnick, Air Supply and Circe Link amongst many others. Christian's session work has landed him credit on dozens of albums, commercials and film scores. Christian joins us on the eve of The Monkees' 2019 New Zealand and Australia tour where he joins his father - original Monkee, Mike Nesmith - in a crack band blasting out hits and rarities to packed houses. The Monkees - Australia & NZ 2019 http://www.christiannesmith.com/ Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
We are joined by the amazing Tal Wilkenfeld for episode #108. Tal boasts a remarkable resume having shared the stage or studio with Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock, Eric Clapton, Prince and The Allman Brothers, just to name a few of the revered artists who have called on the Sydney born bassist. Tal speaks about her new album - the fantastic "Love Remains" - which finds her fronting material that synthesizes rock, chamber-folk and jazz influences. We discuss epic 'band solos', what Tal brings into leading her own band, juggling improvisation and parts and much more. Thanks to Chris Maric of Maric Media for helping set up this interview. We mention Chris' third 300km bike ride for charity with the Heavy Metal Truants at the end of the show. Check out the links below. Show Notes talwilkenfeld.com Heavy Metal Truants Charity Bike Ride Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday May 05, 2019
Sunday May 05, 2019
Rick Kelly has been hand crafting guitars for over 50 years in his hometown of New York for artists including Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Charlie Sexton, Kirk Douglas and Bill Frisell to name a few. Rick's work - which includes the use of reclaimed timbers from historic NY locations - is the subject of a beautifully made feature film, Carmine Street Guitars, directed by Ron Mann. The film includes a star studded line-up of guitarists, but is as much a tale of Rick and his apprentice Cindy Hulej's time honoured craft in an increasingly gentrified neighbourhood. Show Links 'Carmine Street Guitars' Film Trailer Kelly Guitars Cindy Guitars Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday Apr 27, 2019
Saturday Apr 27, 2019
As the new releases from the biggest music trade show on earth make their way down under it is time for our 2019 NAMM Special - "Inside and Out". We are joined by hard working Sydney bassist Eric Fortaleza, who - as an Aguilar Amplification endorsee - attended NAMM 2019 in Anaheim, California. Eric takes us inside NAMM, talking us through working on the Aguilar booth, making contacts and hanging with his heroes. For the second half of the show Gavin Moar from Cote Guitars hangs with Matt to discuss the new releases that caught their attention. Show Links Eric Fortaleza - Instagram Cote Guitars Back Beat Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Joe Robinson comes back on the show to discuss his brilliant new album, Undertones. The album showcases Joe's evolving songwriting, production and performance chops and is his first full length album since 2012's Let Me Introduce You. Joe discusses the writing and recording process at depth, choosing an unforced approach to production, the search for his signature electric tone and why he's flourishing amongst the "thriving and striving" in his adopted home of Nashville. Show Links For Joe's full backstory, check out Guitar Speak Podcast episode 45. joerobinson.com Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Today we speak to world-class guitarist and composer Scott Henderson. Scott is world renowned through his work with Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, Tribal Tech, his own trio and many more performances. We talk through Scott's amazing career including his relocation from Florida to LA to study at the Musicians Institute (he is now a long- serving and popular instructor there), the development of his compositional and playing style, gear - including his Suhr Signature series guitar, oddball pedals and the truth behind his 'Ibanez' guitars of the 1990s. Scott is razor sharp and combines candour and humour in this insightful interview. This interview was first aired in April 2017. New episodes coming soon! www.scotthenderson.net Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Nathan Ball crafts beautiful guitar driven indy rock with tinges of folk, pop and electronica that invokes both joy and melancholia. Nathan joins us at the tail end of three months of sold-out shows to talk about his songwriting process, production inspirations, creating guitar textures and gearing up for festival season in Europe. nathanballmusic.com Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Today we are joined by Australian guitarist Nathan Cavaleri, a musician who is as resilient as he is soulful. Nathan Cavaleri started playing guitar at age three, picking along with his father's blues records. Facing luekemia at six, Cavaleri found solace in his guitar and thanks to the Starlight Foundation met and jammed with Mark Knopfler on national television. Even at such a tender age, and quite unwell, Cavaleri's affinity with the blues and burgeoning talent was undeniable. Thankfully, Cavaleri was given a clear bill of health at age thirteen. By this time he was a road veteran, having shared the stage with artists such as BB King, Robben Ford, Albert Collins, Steve Morse, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel and Tommy Emmanuel to name a few. Following a break from the spotlight in his late teens, Cavaleri returned with force fronting the blues/rock band Nat Cole and the Kings. In 2014 Cavaleri found himself unexpectedly struck down with adrenal fatigue and anxiety. In 2017 Cavaleri started a website & blog that detailed his return to the stage and studio. Cavaleri speaks candidly about his journey and reflects back on 2018 as a "year of action", in which two compelling singles from the forthcoming Demons EP were released, in addition to a string of successful live shows. Episode 103 Links nathancavaleri.com Beyond Blue Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Drew Shirley - of the Grammy award winning Switchfoot - joins us to talk about the making of the band's latest album, Native Tongue, released in January 2019. Drew digs deep into parts, arrangements, guitars, amps and an unabashed love of fuzz. Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Happy New Year! Whilst Matt is on holidays we replay our interview with Andy Timmons from November 2016. This interview was recorded just weeks after the release of "View from a Perfect World" - Andy's latest solo album - and is a deep dive into the writing, recording and guitar tones on the record. In addition to his stellar solo career, Andy has had a remarkable journey as a sideman for Danger Danger, Simon Philips, Kip Winger, Paul Stanley and Olivia Newton-John to name a few. He has jammed alongside Paul Gilbert, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai and is a popular Ibanez and Mesa Boogie endorser. The interview features some album clips and Andy also playing live over the Skype line. Good times! All new interviews for 2019 resume next week - stay tuned. Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Monday Dec 31, 2018
Monday Dec 31, 2018
Vince Conatarino speaks on celebrating and orchestrating the works of Led Zeppelin with the Led Zeppelin Masters. This show has toured the world combining Zep's bombastic rock with a symphony orchestra. Contarino talks passionately about the enduring legacy of Led Zeppelin and how the cinematic landscape of New Zealand inspired the addition of an orchestra. Stay tuned for a GSP review of their concert at Sydney's iconic Opera House. Episode #101 Links ledzeppelinmasters.com Guitar Speak Podcast Links www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com. Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Welcome to episode 100! Thanks to our listeners and guests from all around the world for being on the ride with us here at the Guitar Speak Podcast - here's to the next hundred shows \m/ \m/ Today we talk to our friend Mike Molenda (Guitar Speak Podcast Episode #39) who speaks candidly on what went down when Guitar Player Magazine's new owners no longer had a place for him - and other full time staff - after serving for over two decades as Senior Editor. Mike tells us about his next exciting project - Guardians of Guitar - which will be 'full Molenda' without commercially imposed restrictions, how he continues to say yes to new opportunities, why he's still as committed to evangelising the guitar as ever and what he learnt from Captain Kirk. NB The audio on Michael's Skype line improves quickly. Episode 100 Show Links Guardians of Guitar - website Guardians of Guitar - Facebook Guardians of Guitar - Twitter Guardians of Guitar - Instagram Guitar Speak Podcast Links www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com. Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Simon Kinny-Lewis returns with a fantastic new record - Bad Whiskey - that finds Simon and his band in red hot form. Simon effortlessly mixes soulful blues with searing tones and harmonic twists Simon talks us through the making of the album, getting Brett Garsed on two tracks, touring with Chris Cain whilst breaking through in the US and much more. Simon is a regular performer at Australia’s biggest festivals includingThe Australian Blues Music Festival, Thredbo Blues Fest, Sydney Guitar Show, Gympie Muster, Manly Jazz Fest, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival, Bluestone Blues,and many more He has recently performed countless shows in California (2017 / 2018) with US Blues legend Chris Cain and with Chris’s band Dwayne Pate ( Robben Ford, Steve Lukather ) Nate Ginsburg ( Herbie Hancock ) and Tony Boyd ( SKL Band ) His most recent recording is a brand new Blues album “ A Day In San Jose ” featuring his Californian Band due for release early 2019. Show links: www.sklblues.com Simon Kinny-Lewis GSP Episode #55 Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Vernon Reid is not only one of the most unique guitarists to emerge in the rock world, he is also one of the most thoughtful and articulate. As the founder of the genre breaking and status qou defying band Living Colour, Reid has fearlessly blazed a trail like few others. Reid joins us to talk about why the band's debut album Vivid (1988) is more relevant than ever, how the blues informed the band's latest release, Shade, and what it takes for a guitarist to find their own voice. We recently interviewed Living Colour bassist, Doug Wimbish. Check it out! Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Our live review of Joe Satriani on the Australian leg of his 2018 world tour, in support of his 16th solo album What Happens Next. A print version of this review is also available here. Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Today we are joined by our friend Adam Roach (Become a Guitarist Today Podcast Northern - Melbourne Podcast) to discuss the latest guitar news from around Australia including: - David Leslie workshop new date - Sydney Guitar Show confirmed for May 2019 - Frank Gambale back in Australia for a tour and masterclass - School of Rock stage musical launches in Melbourne - Melbourne International Guitar Night - Spring edition - New music from Simon Kinney-Lewis and Steve Janevski - Upcoming Australian tours from Joe Satriani & Toto PLUS - Behind the scenes at Michael Dolce's latest guitar masterclass. Episode #96 links: Become a Guitarist Today Podcast Northern-Melbourne Suburbs Podcast David Moyse - Go Fund Me link Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon
Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
Australian Scotty Burford spent five days (and 5 hours!) playing guitar to break the world record for marathon guitar playing...all in the name of charity. Scotty's efforts garnered worldwide attention along the way. We get the behind the scenes story of the record breaking effort and the excellent work of Musicians Making a Difference - the charity group Scotty focussed his efforts on. We also get to know Scotty who has carved out a career as a professional guitarist for many years. Musicians Making a Difference Ang and the Doctor Facebook page Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon