Guitar Speak Podcast

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Episode 55 Simon Kinny-Lewis - Australian electric and acoustic blues, roots, fusion and more Jul 16, 2017

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Simon Kinny-Lewis synthesises a myriad of influences from acoustic roots to fusion and modern blues into his own sonic stew.

Both as an acoustic solo artist or leading his electric band, Simon has become increasingly visable in the Australian blues community and beyond.

We talk influences, working with your heroes, Strats, Supros and much more in this episode.

https://www.sklblues.com/

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Episode 54 Jody Porter (Fountains of Wayne, solo) Jul 08, 2017

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Jody Porter spent 15 + years weaving superb hooks, solos, tones and textures throughout Fountain of Wayne's grammy nominated power-pop.

His solo albums 'Cose to the Sun' and 'Pacifier' keep melody front and centre but with an extra dose of trippiness and vibe.

We loved talking to Jody about his career past, present and future.

Episode 53 - Brett Kingman (James Reyne) & Bob Spencer (Skyhooks, The Angels) in replay Jun 24, 2017

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We are taking a short break, with new episodes set to resume from July 8th, 2017.

In the meantime we present a double header of Brett Kingman and Bob Spencer in replay, two of the most respected names in Australian rock guitar.

Brett has been a mainstay in James Reyne's band for the last 30 years or so. He is also known world wide for his high quality and knowledgeable YouTube gear reviews, with over 20 million hits and counting.

Bob was a key member of both Skyhooks and The Angels, two of Australia's most focal rock bands. His lyrical soloing and meaty riffs driving some of the biggest hits from both bands. Bob is currently working on a much anticipated solo album.

Episode 52 Dario Lorina (Shrapnel Records, Black Label Society) / Diana Rein (independent blues-rock , J Rockett endorser) Jun 18, 2017

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Welcome to our double-header episode 52!

First up we speak to Dario Lorina, a veteran at the age of 27 with gigs with Janie Lane, Lizzy Bordin and his current gig in Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society. Dario talks us through his latest Shrapnel Records release 'Death Grip Tribulations', his epic LAG signature model guitars and much more.

Diana Rein takes us through her latest award winning blues/rock album 'Long Road', recipes for righteous strat tones and stepping up to take on the lead guitar role on her albums and gigs.

http://www.dariolorina.com/

http://www.dianarein.com/

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Episode 51 Keith Wyatt - The Blasters, The Online School of Blues Guitar, GIT Instructor. Jun 11, 2017

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Keith Wyatt looks over a remarkable career as a blues/rock guitarist, composer and educator.

Keith was in the the second class of GIT and went on to spend over 30 years there as a member of the teaching facility. Over that time he was a key player in the development of video-based teaching - his recollections of working on Yngwie Malmsteen's first REH video are hilarious - and curriculum at GIT.

Keith talks of playing with his heroes - Albert Collins, Mick Taylor and Jack Bruce - and an ill fated run of gigs with an unpredictable Ginger Baker.

Keith has been a long time member of the iconic band, The Blasters and is now running Artist Works Online School of Blues Guitar.

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Episode 50 Phil Buckle - Southern Sons, John Farnham Jun 03, 2017

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In the early to mid '90s Phil Buckle's band, Southern Sons were all over the Australian and Asian charts. At the same time Phil found himself writing and touring with John Farnham and receiving critical acclaim via ARIA and APRA awards.

You could be forgiven for thinking Phil's was an overnight success. But as is usually the case, there is a deep backstory revealing a sustained dedication to songcraft and guitar playing.

Phil talks us through his formative years and early fascination with songwriting, developing his chops through a love of folk and jazz, working with some of the biggest names in Australian music and much more.

http://philbuckle.com/

Guitar Speak Podcast Episode 41 Brett Garsed Part I

Guitar Speak Podcast Episode 42 Brett Garsed Part II

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Episode 49 Brett Williams of The Choirboys May 28, 2017

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When Brett Williams joined Australian rock band The Choirboys in 1987 his timing couldn't have been better. The band was on the cusp of recording "Big, Bad Noise" which went on to be one of the best selling Australian albums of the 1980s.

Brett's trademark melodic style helped propel hits such as "Run to Paradise", "Boys Will Be Boys" and "Struggletown" to the top of Australian charts.

We talk through Brett's career; starting in Brisbane, his year in LA as a student at GIT, moving to Sydney to join the Choirboys, making iconic video clips in the 80s, vintage Les Pauls and much more.

Thanks to Jay Parrino (Guitar Speak Podcast Episode 20) who set up this interview. Jay also makes a cameo to talk about an upcoming run of shows with Brett.

Jay Parrino Guitar Speak Podcast Episode 20

www.choirboys.net

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Episode 48 Gretchen Menn‘s incredible new album, ‘Abandon All Hope‘. May 17, 2017

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We welcome Gretchen Menn back to the Guitar Speak Podcast to tell us about her incredible new concept album, Abandon All Hope.

This album features Gretchen's brilliant guitar work - both on electric and classical - in addition to exceptional composition and arrangement chops.

We talk in detail about writing for string quartet and rock ensemble, producing an independent album over two continents, working in a multi-media format with librettist Michael Molenda, photographer Max Crace and co-producer Daniele Gottardo and much more.

The interview features album excerpts including an exclusive pre-production reveal.

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Michael Molenda Guitar Speak Podcast interview

Gretchen Menn 2016 Guitar Speak Podcast interview

Jude Gold Guitar Speak Podcast interview

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Episode 47 Peter Northcote answers your questions. Michael Dolce and Charles Cilia in replay. May 09, 2017

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Welcome to Episode 47!

This week our friend Peter Northcote answers some listener questions.

We also replay our conversation with Michael Dolce and Charles Cilia at the Cilia Guitars workshop and give a preview of upcoming episodes.

Thanks for joining us!

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Episode 46 Scott Henderson - acclaimed fusion, modern jazz and blues guitarist/composer with Tribal Tech, Scott Henderson Trio, Joe Zawinul and more Apr 25, 2017

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Welcome to Episode 46 of The Guitar Speak Podcast - we are celebrating our 1st anniversary!

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.

Thanks for tuning in and thanks to my podcast buddies Jon Sullivan and Greg Marra for their birthday wishes!

www.scotthenderson.net

www.guitarwank.com/podcast

www.gregmarra.com

www.gregmarra.libsyn.com

www.sullyguitars.com

www.theluthierist.podbean.com

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