Jeff Floro's All About Guitar
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOn All About Guitar we talk tone. We talk technique. We talk gear. We talk to artists, educators, manufacturers and more! Where we take a good look at everything guitar, and some things not exactly guitar but just as important to become more successful musicians in today's music scene! Hosted by Jeff "The FLO" Floro, join us as we explore...All About Guitar!
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Episodes
Mayson Guitars, Martinez Guitars
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBDon Alder gave me a call just after the holidays and was excited about some new guitars and wanted to do a show on them. I didn't have a Monday open around the NAMM Show, which they were attending, so I pre-recorded this upcoming show to take a look at these amazing instruments. Alex Wang and Van Chan from Mayson Guitars and Martinez Guitars join me and Don and we take a look at their beautiful and affordable instruments. Don also brought a Timberline Guitars harp guitar, a unique low strung ...
Andrew Synowiec
March 05, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI met Andrew Synowiec when he came on the October 15th, 2018 show with Paul Rivera Jr. and I talked to him about being on the show and tonight that is happening! An amazing session guitarist, you have heard Andrew on such motion pictures as "Frozen" and it's hit song "Let It Go," "The Greatest Showman," "Coco," "Spiderman: Homecoming," "Logan," "Zootopia,"Oblivion," "Transformers," "Mission Impossible," "A Good Day To Die Hard," and the list goes on and on! We talk to Andrew about his new a...
Andrea Lisa
February 26, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBWe have a great show for you tonight! Andrea Lisa returns to All About Guitar and we get a special look at a work in progress, taking a listen to Andrea's new songs for her upcoming album! You are in for a treat, because there is some great songs, fantastic guitar work and some killer tone!! We talk to Andrea on her guitar playing and look at her arrangements and how they impact her songwriting!
David Becker, Brad Rabuchin
February 19, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBDavid Becker returns to All About Guitar and we go into depth on his latest project "For John," with guitarist Brad Rabuchin. We will get a sneak peek at some of the music on this upcoming album release and talk about the music, the arrangements, the production and some of the interesting instruments used (electric 12-string guitar and electric sitar)! It's a night of some amazing guitar playing, great tone and plenty of gear!!
Rob Morrow, Carlos Calvo
February 12, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI am honored to have Rob Morrow (Actor; Numb3res, Northern Exposure) on the show, and he is joined with fellow bandmate, and good friend, Carlos Calvo! We take a look at The Rob Morrow Band, take a look and listen to their upcoming album project, and more. It's a night of some great songs, amazing tone, and gear!!
Marcella Detroit
February 05, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI am very honored to have Marcella Detroit on the show!! Marcella co-wrote the hit "Lay Down Sally" with Eric Clapton, and she has toured and recorded with Aretha Franklin, Elton John, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Bob Seger, Leon Russell & Robin Gibb. She has written songs for Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Rita Coolidge and Belinda Carlisle. Marcella is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, ukulele, harmonica, keyboards, flute & drums. We talk to Marcella about her guitar playing and how it i...
Muriel Anderson
January 29, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI am very honored to have Muriel Anderson on the show! One of the world's foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel's facility across the genres of folk, classical, bluegrass, popular and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide. We talk to Muriel about her unique approach to the instrument, transforming the guitar into a lyrical choir, then a marching band, a Japanese koto, a Bluegrass band and more! We take a closer look at her guitars, especially her harp...
Armen Bibulyan
January 22, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBWe all know that guitar playing is popular all over the world. And what I am seeing is that guitar building is also happening globally. I am very proud to have Armen Bibulyan on the show. Armen is the owner of Armen Guitars and Basses and he makes some truly beautiful instruments. Based in Armenia, Armen Guitars are becoming quickly known the world over as some of the best instruments ever! We talk to Armen about how he became a luthier and take a closer look at how he makes his instrume...
Don Peake
January 15, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIt is always an honor to have Don Peake come on the show, and this time he is bringing along another Wrecking Crew member, bassist Chuck Berghofer! Both are participating in a special concert event, "Farewell to Glen Campbell," on January 27th, 2019 at Bogie's in Westlake Village! We talk to Don and Chuck about working with Glen, the impact of Glen's playing on music and share some great stories working with Glen in the studio!
Rob Timmons
January 08, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBTonight's show is truly All About Tone!! My guest is Rob Timmons, owner and founder of Arcane Pickups. Arcane makes all sorts of pickups for guitar companies, like James Trussart Guitars, and makes custom pickups emulating artists like Mike Landau and George Lynch. We talk to Rob about how Arcane came to be, and take a look at some of these amazing pickups! Also joining us is Gary Roudenko, from the Amp Shop/Bass Exchange and stay tuned for a special pricing for these pickups to be announ...
Joel Dodson
January 02, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBTonight we talk about an aspect of being a working, touring musician that isn't talked about that much. But it is an important one. Things have changed for some bands that are touring thoughout the USA, Europe and all over the globe. In the old days you would take all of your gear with you, all the amps guitars, and sometimes your P.A. system. With the high cost of traveling, especially flying, that is simply not cost effective or possible. Now, musicians contract out a "backline" - they...
Cathy Lauer
December 25, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI had been wanting to build a pedalboard to use with my acoustic guitars. About 6 months ago I met with Cathy Lauer of ToneZoneLA and we started going back and forth discussing the pedalboard and tonight you will see what we came up with. We talk about what I needed it to do and how Cathy was able to make that happen. From concept to final product, this show should give you an idea what you might need in a pedalboard.
Paul Lacques
December 18, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI first learned about fellow classmate Paul Lacques being a guitarist and successful producer at my last high school reunion. I contacted him via Facebook and tonight's show is the result of that. Paul and fellow bandmates Rob Waller, Paul Marshall and Victoria Jacobs are part of a very talented and interesting band called I See Hawks In LA. They describe themselves as a little honky tonk, L.A. psychedelic country rock, Celtic, and electrified two step, but I can tell you there guitar play...
G&L Guitars
December 11, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBThe folks at G&L Guitars are back and they have some new things up their sleeves!! We get a sneak peek at what they will be showing at 2019 Winter NAMM! We take a close look at their newest version of the Doheny - the V12 and much more!!
Ed Tree
December 04, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBEd Tree returns to All About Guitar and he brought some friends!! Joining me is the Tall Men Group, a bunch of guitarists-songwriters (and one keyboardist). The line up is Marty Axelrod on keyboards, Severin Browne on acoustic guitar, John Stowers on acoustic guitar, Ed Tree on electric and acoustic guitar, and bass, and founder Jimmy Yessian on acoustic guitar. In 2011 Jimmy invited these prominent musicians for a gathering and sharing of food and original music, and Tall Men Group was bo...
Stephen Day
November 27, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBStephen Day returns to All About Guitar and we talk about his new album, "One Heart Highway." Stephen's new release features more of his remarkable playing of the Sarod, a popular Indian instrument, as popular as the sitar. We take a closer look at Stephen's new work, the music, it's structure, harmony, and the spiritual significance of all these elements and the album itself! https://stephendaymusic.com/
Jamie Kime
November 20, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBTonight is a great night of some amazing guitar playing, extraordinary tone and some great music!! Jamie Kime is my guest. A charter member of Dweezil Zappa's "Zappa Plays Zappa" band, a member of the house band at the world famous Baked Potato, and a faculty member at the Musician's Institute, we talk to Jamie about his solo album, Alleys, working with Zappa, his session work, and much more!
Marc Mann
November 13, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBMarc Mann returns to All About Guitar and he has been very busy. We take a look at his latest production project, Rubi Ate The Fig's EP "Caress The Moon" and we get a very special sneak peek at an upcoming album featuring Marc and Jeff "Lefty" Levine! The group is called "Lefty & The Hatman" and the upcoming album is called "Deja Blue!" We talk to Marc about playing and producing Ruby Ate The Fig and get a special insight into the making of Deja Blue!!
Joey Delgado
November 06, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBJoey Delgado returns to All About Guitar and he brings his brothers Bobby (bass) and Steve (drums) to talk about The Delgado Brothers new album, "Two Trains." We take a closer look at the album, the playing, the recording, the concept and inspiration behind the album, and the significance and meaning of the lyrics of the songs! It is a special opportunity to look deep into the soul of an amazing band, the relationship of these fantastic brothers and the music they create!
Hiro Miura
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI am honored to have Hiro Miura on the show! Hiro originally founded Xotic Guitars in 1996, and now is making guitars and basses in his own name, Miura Guitars. We take a look at his legendary basses and guitars and also take a look at his compressor/limiter footpedal and his DI Box/Preamp. Joining us is Gary Roudenko of the Amp Shop/Bass Exchange, where you can get these beautiful instruments!!
"Power Pop"
October 23, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBFormer classmate and guitarist Pat DiPuccio returns to the show and we take a closer look at Power Pop. What is it and how do we play it? Joining Pat is very special guest Wally Bryson, known as the guitarist of the Raspberries. Ken Sharp also joins us, an artist and renowned author of books on rock legends. And Rex Broome joins us, a member of the Armoires and co founder of Big Stir Records. It's a night of some amazing music and insight to a genre of music that influences us even today!
Paul Rivera
October 16, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBRivera amp mods were legendary back in the 1970's and almost every session guitarist and a lot of artists had their amps beefed up by Paul Rivera. In 1976 Rivera R&D was formed and Paul Rivera changed the amp game with new designs of amps, cabinets and more! We talk to Paul Rivera Jr., and talk to him about his famous dad, the legacy of Rivera Amps and the new groundbreaking products by Rivera that continues the tradition of making Rivera Amplification an integral part of the sound of elect...
Mini Diaz and Jorgen Carlsson
October 09, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBLittle Days is a collaboration between Mini Diaz and Jorgen Carlsson. Both musicians are members of Toshi Yanagi's Buzz Wizards. Jorgen is also known for playing bass with Govt. Mule and Nerve Bundle (with Steve Lukather,Toss Panos and Jeff Babko). Mini also sang with Govt. Mule for their "The Dark Side of the Mule" tour. We take a look at Little Days new upcoming album and talk about their unique style, some amazing tone, and some great music!!
Universum Guitars
October 02, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBUniversum Guitars returns to All About Guitar and they have officially announced their new line of DAG Guitars. I was honored to see Steve Fister play this last weekend and Steve brought his custom DAG Grace guitar. The guitar looked absolutely beautiful and sounded amazing!! We take a look at Steve's new axe and also look at DAG's Brent Woods Signature model. We will also take a look at some of their other new guitar and bass models! Join me, Gregg DeLorto, Gary Roudenko and Alexander Do...
Michael Jost, Rick Boston
September 25, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBMichael Jost (Radio Venice) returns to All About Guitar and is joined by Rick Boston and we talk to them about their newest project, Dos Pochos. Michael, hailing from Germany, and classically trained, has a unique style of playing that ranges from Paco De Lucia and Stravinsky to Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd. Rick, is an American composer and producer based in Los Angeles. He produced Rickie Lee Jones' album "Ghostyhead and played on Belinda Carlisle's 1988 album "Heaven On Earth." Rick's m...
Iain Matthews and Steve Postell
September 18, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIt is truly going to be a night of great music, great guitars, great musicians and great tone!! I am honored to have Iain Matthews and Steve Postell on the show! Iain is a legendary artist, having been a member of Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort. Steve has been on All About Guitar a few times and, besides being an accomplished artist in his own right, has worked with David Crosby, Danny Kortchmar, Robben Ford, Jennifer Warnes, among others. We talk to Iain and Steve abou...
Adrian Galysh
September 11, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBAdrian Galysh returns to show and we take a closer look at his release/re-release, "Venusian Sunrise 20th Anniversary Edition." It includes a whole new mix of the album, a remastered version of the original 1998 mix, and some extra special live cuts. We talk to Adrian about the original album, his approach to doing the new mixes, and, of course, what he used to get his signature tone!
Jim "Kimo" West
September 04, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBJim "Kimo" West returns to the show and he has a new album!! We take a closer look at his latest release, "Moku Maluhia - Peaceful Island," A magnificent collection of music, it further explores Jim's use of baritone guitar, besides regular acoustic guitar, and features pieces for guitar and cello and guitar and shakuhachi. It's a night of some really beautiful music, amazing tone and technique!!
The life of Orville Gibson
August 28, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBLast week, August 19th, marked the 100 year anniversary of Orville Gibson's death. Sharon and Gregg De Lorto return to the show to talk more about the fascinating life of Orville Gibson! We will get an update on their ongoing documentary on Orville and we will be joined by several special guests. Custom inlay specialist David Nichols will be joining us, as will Dick Decosse, owner of Dick's Country Store. Also harp guitar expert, collector, and historian Gregg Miner will be here to as well...
Larry Koonse
August 21, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIt's a night of great jazz and great tone!! My guest is Larry Koonse. Having studied with legend Jimmy Wyble, Larry was the first recipient of a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at USC. He has toured with such greats as Mel Torme, Natalie Cole and many more. As a session guitarist, Larry has played on albums with Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, Peter Erskine, Cleo Laine, Al Hirt among many others. Larry has written a guitar curriculum for the Player's School, founded by bassist Jeff Berlin. ...
Bernard Maillot
August 14, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIt's a very special night at All About Guitar!! Bernard Maillot of Savarez Strings is my guest and he has given us a very special opportunity! Bernard sent me some new prototype guitar and bass strings Savarez is planning to release soon. We will take a look at this new set of strings and get to compare it to their current popular Hexagonal Explosion series of strings. G&L Guitars have been very kind to supply us with identical basses and guitars to make a precise comparison between the s...
Grover Jackson
August 07, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBAll About Guitar is truly honored to have a legend in studio tonight. My guest is Grover Jackson, a luthier well known by most rock guitarists and a major innovator to improving the electric guitar and changing the sound of rock for decades! We talk to Grover about his career, how he made (and makes) a better guitar, and his view of where guitar making and design is going. Joining me also is Chelsea Clark, an amazing luthier in her own right, building, repairing and restoring classic instru...
Ed Tree
July 31, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBTonight we talk with Ed Tree, producer, engineer and songwriter with over 35 years of experience working in the LA area. Ed plays a variety of styles and has recorded or toured with Spencer Davis, Rita Coolidge, Juice Newton, Al Stewart, Dusty Springfield and Booker T. Jones. We take a look at Ed's expansive career, producing and getting his great tone, both live and in the studio, and working with his band The Bum Steers and being a member of the songwriter collective Tall Men Group.
Systyr Skin-nerd
July 24, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBSystyr Skin-nerd are my guests tonight. Most of them have been on the show but tonight we have the whole band joining me! Cathy Lauer (guitars, dobro, mandolin), Marija Krstic (guitars, harmonica), Deanna Hurst (guitars, vocals), Coreen Sheehan (Lead vocals), Carolee Schwa (keyboards), Shannon Millard (drums), and Shannon Bizzy (bass). We will take a closer look into re-creating the sound of Lynyrd Skynyrd: the guitars, the amps and the arrangements. Join me as we take a closer look at how...
Jeremy Gardner
July 17, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBSocial media is an important tool for today's musician. And video streaming, like facebook live, are becoming more important for letting people know who you are and what you about. Streaming live from your phone is becoming more and more popular, but, especially in situations of live gigs, the microphone on your phone doesn't cut it. My guest is Jeremy Gardner from Roland US. We are going to take a look at some options Roland offers for you to record your music and a new mixer that connect...
Jeffery Marshall
July 10, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBAlthough Jeff has hung out with us here at All About Guitar, it has been long overdue to have a show featuring him!! Jeffery Marshall is a amazing guitarist, artist, producer, composer and teacher. He presently is playing with Bleeding Harp and the Lao Tizer Band. We take a look at Bleeding Harp's new album and his work with Lao Tizer. Of course, we are going to talk about Jeff's gig with the Alan Parsons Project! Joining us is guest host Jean Pierre Durand, from Incendio and Carbe And D...
Linda Taylor
July 03, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBLinda Taylor is back for a long overdue visit on All About Guitar. A truly extraordinary guitarist, producer and artist, Linda's playing is impeccable and her tone is to die for! Linda has a new youtube channel, Linda Taylor, and we will talk about what she is doing on there. But even more exciting is she is bringing down to the studio some of her cool new toys! So we will be spending some time checking out gear! A truly great night of tone and gear!
Jay Gore
June 26, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIt's a night of some spectacular guitar playing, some amazing tone and some great music!! My guest is artist and session guitarist Jay Gore. Jay has shared the stage with such artists as Hilary Duff, Lauryn Hill, Michael McDonald, Michael Bolton, The Pointer Sisters, Marcus Miller, Christopher Cross and many others. He has recorded with Sly Stone, Stephen Bishop, Greg Ladanyi, Edgar Winter and many more. We talk to Jay about his guitar playing, session work, and take a look at his latest a...
Gary Roudenko
June 19, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI called up my good friend, Gary Roudenko, from the Bass Exchange to see what's new. He told me I had to have the folks at Sophia come down at take a look at their new tremelo. They have developed a revolutionary new type of tremelo that is really smooth. We take a closer look at their tremelos and how it works!
Troy Dexter
June 12, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBTroy Dexter returns to All About Guitar and we have a lot to talk about! We take a closer look at his studio work, talking about working on Stephen Bishop's latest album, "Blueprint," and other studio sessions. We will also talk about taking his last album, "ShopTalk," and performing it live. And, of course we will be talking about Troy's killer tone, his guitars, amps and pedals!!
Jean-Pierre Durand, Liza Carbe, Jim Stubblefield and Tim Curle
June 05, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIncendio is working on their eleventh album and I have been fortunate to get a sneak peak on what they are creating and all I can say is that it is going to be spectacular!! And they have set up a PledgeMusic campaign so everyone can participate and help make this incredible album become a reality. Jean-Pierre Durand, Liza Carbe, Jim Stubblefield and Tim Curle are my guests. We get a truly "Sneak Peek" at the album, with the band generously let us take a look at some of the rough mixes of ...
Prescott Niles
May 29, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBPrescott Niles returns to All About Guitar and we have a lot to talk about. We take a closer look at his session work and live gigging. When working with an established band as Missing Persons, what do you bring to the table? How much do you have to duplicate what's on the album and how much do you make your own? We talk to Prescott about working as a sideman and session player, including working with George Harrison, Missing Persons, Josie Cotton and more!
Jeff Cohen, Barney Leeson,Tony Pulizzi
May 22, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBWhen I did a show with Tony Pulizzi, he told me about Voyage-Air Guitar and that I should have them on the show. I was intrigued on how a guitar could be collapsible and still be able to handle the string tension and be strong enough to be roadworthy to withstand the rigors of the road. So tonight I am joined with CEO of Voyage-Air, Jeff Cohen, Barney Leeson of Customer Support, and Tony Pulizzi, to demonstrate the guitars. Celebrating Voyage-Air's 10th Anniversary, we talk to Barney and J...
John Chiodini
May 15, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIt's a great night of tasty jazz and extraordinary technique!! My guest is John Chiodini, LA studio musician, jazz guitarist and composer. John has recorded with legends Peggy Lee, Maynard Ferguson, the Boston Pops, Natalie Cole and many more. We take a listen to some of the sessions John has done and talk about comping, accompanying vocalists, playing with the Boston Pops and peforming a duet for guitar and tuba!!
Rob Bonfiglio
May 08, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIt's a night of great songs and great tone!! Rob Bonfiglio is back and we are going to take a closer look at his new upcoming album, "Trouble Again." We will talk to Rob about his guitar playing on the album, recording techniques, arrangements, and, of course, what gear he used. The album covers many styles and techniques and we will talk about how Rob put it all together!
Andrea Lisa
May 02, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBA couple of weeks ago I got a call from my good friend Derrick "Doc" Murdoch and he told me I had to have tonight's guest on the show! As it turned out, I was able to get them on. Hailing from New Zealand, Andrea Lisa is an incredible guitarist and singer/songwriter. She plays jazz and funk with her own unique style, and her tone, both vocally and guitar-wise is impeccable. We talk to her and her bassist, Nick Taylor, about her music, the Andrea Lisa Band, and great tone!
Kara Grainger
April 24, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBIt's a night of some great blues, tone and guitar playing on All About Guitar! My guest is Austrailian singer, songwriter and guitarist Kara Grainger. We take a look at her brilliant slide guitar playing, her writing and singing, and her new upcoming album, "Living With Your Ghost." And, of course, we talk gear! Join me as we hear some great tone and technique!!
April 16, 2018
April 17, 2018 06:02 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI am proud to have an extraordinary group of guitarists, The String Revolution, on All About Guitar! Comprised of Janet Robin, Daniel Schwarz, Art Zavala Jr., and Markus Illko, The String Revolution brings some truly original, inventive and groundbreaking music and guitar playing to the table. We take a closer look at this eclectic quartet and their latest release, "Stringborn," and take a possible sneak peak at their next endeavor! It's a night of some great playing, amazing technique and...
The String Revolution
April 17, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBI am proud to have an extraordinary group of guitarists, The String Revolution, on All About Guitar! Comprised of Janet Robin, Daniel Schwarz, Art Zavala Jr., and Markus Illko, The String Revolution brings some truly original, inventive and groundbreaking music and guitar playing to the table. We take a closer look at this eclectic quartet and their latest release, "Stringborn," and take a possible sneak peak at their next endeavor! It's a night of some great playing, amazing technique and...
April 09, 2018
April 10, 2018 06:02 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBTonight we take a look at the art of the song and how guitar can play a part in it. My guest is James Lee Stanley, a singer songwriter and a very tasty guitarist. We take a look at his songwriting and how his guitar playing makes a critical part of it. It's a night of great tone, great music and an in depth look at the singer songwriter process!