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Jeremy Barnes - GSP #111 Jun 21, 2019

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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.

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Eric Fortaleza - GSP #110 Jun 08, 2019

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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.

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The Monkees - Australia & NZ 2019

Christian Nesmith - GSP #109 May 28, 2019

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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.

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Heavy Metal Truants Charity Bike Ride

Tal Wilkenfeld - GSP #108 May 13, 2019

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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.

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'Carmine Street Guitars' Film Trailer

Rick Kelly: Carmine Street Guitars - GSP #107 May 05, 2019

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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.

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Cindy Guitars

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NAMM 2019 from inside and out - GSP #106 Apr 27, 2019

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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.

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Back Beat

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Joe Robinson on his brilliant new album - GSP #105 Apr 18, 2019

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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.

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For Joe's full backstory, check out Guitar Speak Podcast episode 45.

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Fusion and blues great Scott Henderson in replay Mar 13, 2019

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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.

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Nathan Ball - GSP #104 Feb 27, 2019

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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.

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