Inflation sucks. Nobody wants to see inflation make an impact of their lives, let alone their passion for music and guitars. But the reality is actually something of an open secret in the guitar industry, and you don't have to dig very hard at all to find the facts. Guitar…
Summary In this conversation, Blake and Landon discuss their experiences in making that sweet, sweet content. We also talk about our time at Gear Fest and the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry. (Its always good to have buddies!) We also discuss the evolution of YouTube and…
The Red Special, Frankenstein, Trigger, Lucille… All incredibly famous instruments in their own right, but which one is the most famous guitar of all time? I believe if you have to narrow it down to one, single instrument, the title has to go to Willie Nelson’s guitar known as Trigger.…
I was fortunate enough to get to mess around with the Benson Amps Delay from its infancy. Way back when it was an analog delay using bucket brigade technology, to the first PT2399 based version. (Which I thought Chris was crazy for, but in the end… he was right!) The…
Justyna Kelley came on an episode of the podcast and we discussed a LOT of things. From her music production career in Nashville, to how she literally came up with a song while asleep. This episode went all over the place and you can watch the full interview right here…
In this conversation, Justyna and Blake discuss her experience growing up in a musical family, her work in the Nashville music production world, and her love for different genres. She also talks about her journey as a musician and how she ended up living in Paris. Throughout the conversation, she…
Summary Justyna Kelley is a "Nashville-by-way of France" recording artist, producer, songwriter, actress, and a whole bunch of other stuff! In this conversation, Justyna and Blake discuss her background in music, her work as a producer, and her love for different genres. Justyna shares her experiences growing up in Nashville…
Will regular, steel string acoustic guitar strings work with an electric guitar with a magnetic pickup? Some people will say “Of course you can’t use acoustic strings on electric guitar”. But the truth is that you actually can! Now, it’s not optimal from a playing or sonic perspective, but they…
In this episode, Blake interviews Nick Loux from the JHS show. Nick shares his journey, starting from his childhood in a musical family to fully exploring his passion for playing drums and guitar. He also discusses the influence of movies like 'School of Rock,' 'August Rush,' and 'Once' in shaping…
Summary In this episode, host Blake Wyland interviews John Dyer Baizley from the band Baroness. They discuss the band's touring rig and guitar setup, the importance of band chemistry, and the role of the song and audience in live performances. John also shares insights into the band's intuitive approach to…
During the filming of Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” a very unfortunate incident happened. The film crew had a genuine 1870s Martin guitar on set for the filming to maintain authenticity with the time period the film was supposed to be taking place. The guitar in the story was supposed…
Nick Loux is a musician out of Kansas City who is best known for being a HUGE part of the widely popular JHS Show on YouTube. You've seen him, you've heard him play, but do you know his story? I certainly didn't! So I figured I should get him on…
Have you ever heard of ANYONE hitting the road and visiting basically every single guitar store in the United States? Few have done it, and even fewer have done it for a guitar accessories brand. But Charlton Moore of Franklin Strap has, and his efforts were a large part of…
Have you ever heard of ANYONE hitting the road and visiting basically every single guitar store in the United States? Few have done it, and even fewer have done it for a guitar accessories brand. But Charlton Moore of Franklin Strap has, and his efforts were a large part of…
So many people are AFRAID to make things and put them out there. I understand, I used to have that mindset myself. But the potential benefits greatly outweigh the downsides, and the worst thing is to be left not knowing. Whatever you are working on, I’d encourage you to let…
Phil McKnight is one of the most popular content creators in the guitar gear space. He's been spreading his knowledge of gear on YouTube for around a decade now, and yet... There is still a LOT that people don't know about Phil himself. So we dive into the Phil McKnight…
Are we currently at a place where we can talk about "the old days" of The Internet? Are blogs cool again? Is Generation Y going to flock to the written word? Which Batman is the scariest Batman? My good buddy, published writer, guitarist, gear enthusiast, and YouTuber Jason Mays of…
Klon. There are few words in the guitar world that will get guitarists clamoring, foaming at the mouth, or shouting hysterically like the word Klon. (I'll let you decide if that is a negative or a positive in your own mind.) So much so that even the best clones of…
It is officially a tradition now! My dude Dewey from the Peer Pleasure Podcast is back on for our annual Year In Review. We dive right in and discuss the WEIRDEST things that happened while we were recording the podcast this year, and trust me when I say there are…
Randall Taylor (better known as Amulets) is a Portland based musician who is well known for his very unique approach to ambient/post rock. He records to tape loops and manually manipulates the loops in real time while playing guitar. Its a fascinating process and produces textures unlike anything you've ever…
Phil McKnight is one of the most popular content creators in the guitar gear space. He's been spreading his knowledge of gear on YouTube for around a decade now, and yet... There is still a LOT that people don't know about Phil himself. So we dive into the Phil McKnight…
I had the opportunity to sit down with singer/songwriter Calder Allen when I was at Fairwell Fest over the summer. This dude didn't start writing until 2020 and he is already churning out some really incredible stuff. It's a quick one, but we had a really cool conversation about his…
On this Fairwell Fest conversation, I sat down with The Band The Brook And The Bluff. Unlike most episodes, on this one I'm talking to the WHOLE BAND! These Fairwell Fest episodes are recorded in the "green room area' of the festival and it is a much different environment than…
Barry is back on the podcast! Barry builds some of my favorite guitars ever, but he isn't just an expert luthier. Barry is an real deal acoustician by trade and has a vast array of experience managing, creating, and controlling sound in almost any environment imaginable. On this episode we…