Guitar Speak Podcast

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  

  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 

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

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        

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

  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

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  

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 websi

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

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 Patre

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        

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

  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.

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  

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  

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      

  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  

Scott Ian is a founding member of US thrash pioneers Anthrax, who alongside contemporaries Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer are regarded as the 'Big Four' of the genre. Scott joins us backstage during an Anthrax/Slayer show to talk about starting the band in the Bronx, why he's not interested in categorising music, his creative pursuits beyond music, Malcolm Young, Jackson guitars and his upcoming spoken word tour.   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  

  Living Colour bassist, Doug Wimbish, joins us for episode 93! Doug talks through 25 years of being in Living Colour and the significance of celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the band's debut 1988 debut, Vivid. Doug explains why the blues is music's DNA and how it inflected the band's latest album, Shade.    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

Steve Kilbey, of Australian band The Church, joins us to talk about an upcoming run of REM celebrations featuring some of Australia's best loved indy artists, marking 30 years of The Church's iconic 'Starfish' album, surviving grunge and more.   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