Guitar Speak Podcast
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWe speak guitar! Interviews with leading guitarists, luthiers and gear manufacturers. Home of the Iconic Albums series.
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Dave Leslie on touring with Van Halen
October 07, 2020 12:52 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBIn our August 2018 interview, Dave Leslie (Baby Animals) shared a multitude of fantastic on and off-stage stories about touring with Van Halen. On the sad day of Eddie Van Halen's passing we replay these stories with much love. To check out the entire interview with Dave - head over to Guitar Speak Podcast episode #91. Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow u...
Quick Picks #3
October 04, 2020 03:41 - 5 minutes - 6.93 MBQuick Picks is a spinoff from our usual interview-based format where Matt reviews new music, books, gear, gigs...anything guitar related. Today we take a look at three excellent new releases from Australian guitarists: Simon Kinny-Lewis Nate Stewart Fab Manzini Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us...
Andrew 'Mozz' Macdonald - Mozztronics GSP #143
September 28, 2020 06:59 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBAndrew 'Mozz' Macdonald joins us to talk about his ever expanding range of Mozztronics hand built pedals. Andrew's pedals are finding their way on many boards around Australia including those of Tim Rogers and Davey Lane (You Am I) and Guitar Speak alumni, Bob Spencer (The Angels, Skyhooks, Rose Tattoo). We talk about working closely with those artists, putting a unique spin on timeless circuits, exploration and experimentation and plans for the future. Matt also squeezes in a few newb ...
Andrew ‘Mozz‘ Macdonald - Mozztronics GSP #143
September 28, 2020 06:59 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBAndrew 'Mozz' Macdonald joins us to talk about his ever expanding range of Mozztronics hand built pedals. Andrew's pedals are finding their way on many boards around Australia including those of Tim Rogers and Davey Lane (You Am I) and Guitar Speak alumni, Bob Spencer (The Angels, Skyhooks, Rose Tattoo). We talk about working closely with those artists, putting a unique spin on timeless circuits, exploration and experimentation and plans for the future. Matt also squeezes in a few newb pe...
Zane Banks & Jy-Perry Banks GSP#142
August 16, 2020 04:21 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBDr Zane Banks and Jy-Perry Banks are two of the most electrifying young guitarists in Australia. The siblings tell of a musically rich upbringing and subsequent careers in the industry. The brothers are equally adept in country, jazz, blues, rock and art music. Zane attained his PhD through the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, researching the use of electric guitar in contemporary art music. He premiered Ingwe, the solo electric guitar work composed by Georges Lentz and won the ABC Limelig...
Adam Miller - US adventures and a new record GSP #141
August 08, 2020 08:54 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBAdam Miller returns to talk through the adventure of relocating to California from Newcastle, Australia, writing and record his brilliant new album Unify, being part of the Two-Rock amp family, finding new gigs, inspired jams with Mason Stoops & Adam Levy, guitar talk and much more. Adam has his new Collings guitar in hand for a great guitar hang. www.adammiller.com.au GSP #80 Adam Miller April 2018 Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com ...
Michael Staertow (Lou Gramm, Slaughter) GSP #140
July 21, 2020 10:47 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBMichael Staertow joins us to talk about spending seven years on the road with Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm, essential sideman tips, Les Pauls, paying it forward and even gives us a sneak peak of his much anticipated solo EP. michaelstaertow.com Simon Refalo Guitarist YouTube Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Follow us on Facebook & Instagram ...
Tonepedia - Elad Yaacov & Lee Alexander GSP #139
July 08, 2020 05:34 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBToday we look at Tonepedia's 'interactive experiencing platform' - an ingenious online site that allows users to check out and tweak a huge collection of pedals, guitars and amps in real time. Tonepedia's CEO Elad Yaacov and marketing director Lee Alexander talk us through the philosophy of the company, the outworkings of the site and the relationships being forged with both major instrument corporations and boutique builders. Episode #139 Links tonepedia.com Scotty Burford - Gre...
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Joseph Tabua GSP#138
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBJoseph 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...
Jude Gold - in replay
June 22, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 111 MBToday 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...
New Gear NAMM & Beyond - Michael Ross (Guitar Moderne, Premier Guitar) & Gavin Moar (Cote Guitars)
June 07, 2020 13:53 - 1 hour - 105 MBIt'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-Sh...
Gil Parris - GSP #136
May 22, 2020 08:36 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBGrammy-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 b...
Ryan Roxie - Alice Cooper Band - GSP #135
May 18, 2020 12:31 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBRyan 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 ...
Eric Peterson - Testament GSP #134
May 02, 2020 12:45 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBEric 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 Sti...
QUICK PICKS #2 - Joe Satriani "Shapeshifting"
May 01, 2020 08:23 - 4 minutes - 6.3 MBGuitar 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 [email protected]
QUICK PICKS #2 - Joe Satriani ”Shapeshifting”
May 01, 2020 08:23 - 4 minutes - 6.3 MBGuitar 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 [email protected]
Scott Salmon Nautilus Effects Systems - GSP #133
April 25, 2020 12:53 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBScott 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 ...
QUICK PICKS #1 - Joe Matera "Electric Wire"
April 23, 2020 05:31 - 2 minutes - 4.09 MBGuitar 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 Face...
QUICK PICKS #1 - Joe Matera ”Electric Wire”
April 23, 2020 05:31 - 2 minutes - 4.09 MBGuitar 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 & Instag...
Free Backing Tracks
April 12, 2020 02:21Many moons ago - sometime in 2002 - I had the opportunity to produce some backing tracks for the Virtual Jam column in Australian Guitar Magazine's volume 29 edition. The tracks were recorded in the legendary - and now sadly defunct - Noise Gate Studios in Castle Hill, located in the north-west of Sydney, Australia. Noise Gate's Ian Pritchett engineered and played bass, whilst my dear friend Steve Kemsley manned the drums. I remember being very excited to plug into the studio's Line 6 PO...
Free Backing Tracks
April 12, 2020 02:21Many moons ago - sometime in 2002 - I had the opportunity to produce some backing tracks for the Virtual Jam column in Australian Guitar Magazine's volume 29 edition. The tracks were recorded in the legendary - and now sadly defunct - Noise Gate Studios in Castle Hill, located in the north-west of Sydney, Australia. Noise Gate's Ian Pritchett engineered and played bass, whilst my dear friend Steve Kemsley manned the drums. I remember being very excited to plug into the studio's Line 6 PO...
Orianthi - GSP #132
April 11, 2020 23:20 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBIts 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 ...
LIVE REVIEW: Whitesnake + The Scorpions - GSP #131
March 08, 2020 13:20 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBThe 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 & In...
LIVE REVIEW: Whitesnake / The Scorpions Double Header, Sydney Feb 26th 2020
March 01, 2020 10:18Whitesnake - The Scorpions Qudos Bank Arena Sydney, Australia February 26, 2020 Resilient rockers smash rescheduled gig The much anticipated Whitesnake / Scorpions Australian tour was always going to be a quick one with just three dates along the east coast capitals. That schedule looked to become even shorter when Scorpions frontman Klause Meine fell ill after the opening show in Melbourne. But after surgery on some nasty kidney stones, a stint of much needed bed rest and qui...
Joel Hoekstra in replay (Whitesnake, Cher, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Foreigner, Night Ranger)
February 15, 2020 00:33 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBAs 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 rock...
Harts - GSP #130
February 09, 2020 06:22 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBDarren 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 ...
PART II - Guitarist Roundtable with The Gig Life Podcast GSP #129
February 01, 2020 11:52 - 1 hour - 146 MBPART 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 Austra...
Guitarist Roundtable with The Gig Life Podcast GSP #128
January 16, 2020 09:11 - 1 hour - 156 MBThe 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 an...
Aussie Bushfire Gear Giveaway - GSP #127
January 07, 2020 11:16 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBAs 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 ep...
2019 Look back and FAQ speed round!
December 31, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 8.5 MBThank 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 [email protected]
Nili Brosh - GSP #125
December 21, 2019 00:16 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBNili 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 ...
John 5 - GSP #124
December 15, 2019 08:59 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBJohn 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 guitarspeakpodc...
LIVE REVIEW Marty Friedman Sydney Australia Dec 11 2019
December 13, 2019 21:53Marty Friedman 11th December 2019 Crowbar Sydney, Australia. Friedman’s Super Band crushes its first Australian show Pic Credit with thanks - JAB Photography and Metal-Roos Marty Friedman is no stranger to Australia having toured here with Megadeth during his decade in that band. This time round, Friedman came under his own name with his hand picked ‘Super Band’, delivering tracks that span some 30 years and 15 solo albums. A packed Crowbar in Sydney’s inner west saw three...
Leo Fender & Les Paul's friendship and rivalry. Ian S. Port - GSP #123
December 09, 2019 11:57 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBAfter 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...
Leo Fender & Les Paul‘s friendship and rivalry. Ian S. Port - GSP #123
December 09, 2019 11:57 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBAfter 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 ...
Marty Friedman - GSP #122
December 02, 2019 04:54 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBMarty 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...
The Fender Strat turns 65! GSP #121
November 25, 2019 12:55 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBLeo 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 ...
LIVE REVIEW - Michael Sweet
November 16, 2019 06:22Michael Sweet The Factory Theatre, Sydney, Australia. Thursday 14th November 2019 Photo credit: Mick G Photography Michael Sweet is no stranger to Australian shores having made half a dozen or so trips since Stryper’s first tour down under in 1987. Whilst the enduring metal band performed here as recently as 2018, Sweet’s current tour is his first as a solo acoustic artist. Sweet spoke to the Guitar Speak Podcast from his home in Boston just before flying out. So, with a broad feel ...
Michael Sweet - New Solo Album & Acoustic Tour GSP #120
November 10, 2019 12:49 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBMichael 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 ...
Batten, Menn, Brosh - GSP #119
November 04, 2019 13:43 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBGretchen 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...
Cameron Jones : Australian Gypsy Jazz Troubadour - GSP #118
October 26, 2019 02:45 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBAustralian 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 ...
Byron Bay Guitar Festival 2019 - GSP #117
October 05, 2019 23:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBThe 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 S...
Phil Ceberano - GSP #116
October 01, 2019 03:54 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBPhil 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. En...
Nick Wolfe : The Wolfe Brothers, Lee Kernaghan - GSP #115
September 22, 2019 09:44 - 1 hour - 110 MBNick 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 countles...
Mark Tobin : Caligula, Panic Syndrome, Exploding Boys - GSP #114
September 10, 2019 03:58 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBSydney 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 P...
Joe Matera GSP #113
August 17, 2019 16:47 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBWe 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...
Tim Rollinson - GSP #112
July 05, 2019 19:36 - 1 hour - 131 MBTim 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 d...
Jeremy Barnes - GSP #111
June 20, 2019 21:57 - 1 hour - 101 MBSimply 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 Visi...