Guitar Speak Podcast

Gretchen 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, and teacher of two-handed tapping as a guitar technique. Batten’s ongoing commitment to innovation drove her recent creation of a solo multimedia show that deploys her own video productions to augment and expand her musical compositions. Her latest release is BattleZone by Scherer/Batten. As a member of America’s popular, all-female Led Zeppelin powerhouse, Zepparella, Gretchen Menn is one of the foremost disciples of the Jimmy Page guitar style. But Menn is also an adventurous composer who has integrated Gypsy jazz, p

Australian 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   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 guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

The 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 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 guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com        

Phil 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. Enjoy!   Episode #116 Links Phil Ceberano Byron Bay Guitar Festival 2019 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 Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

Nick 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 countless miles, albums and Golden Guitar awards along the way. We learn about the band’s relationship with Lee Kernaghan, touring rigs, working with Fender Australia, developing nuances in the studio, ‘Phil Buckle chords’, why a roadcase can bring immense joy and much more. Episode #115 Links Episode #115 Spotify Playlist The Wolfe Brothers Michael Dolce Masterclass 2019 Tour   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   F

Sydney 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 Panic Syndrome, The Finalists and Black Halo. Mark recounts working with the late Damien Lovelock, seeing an emerging Radiohead up close on tour, balancing ethereal ambience with rock's directness, his love of Les Pauls and why he is creatively driven to juggle multiple projects.   Episode #114 Links Spotify Playlist - Guitar Speak Podcast Episode #114 Caligula Panic Syndrome The Finalists   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts

  We 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: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com    

Tim 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 discussion on his career. timrollinson.com   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 guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

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. Photo Credit: Country Rock Shotz 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 guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

  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.     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 guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

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. The Monkees - Australia & NZ 2019 http://www.christiannesmith.com/   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 guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com  

  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.   Show Notes talwilkenfeld.com Heavy Metal Truants Charity Bike Ride   Guitar Speak Podcast Links  Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   Follow us on Facebook 

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.   Show Links 'Carmine Street Guitars' Film Trailer Kelly Guitars Cindy Guitars   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 guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

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.   Show Links Eric Fortaleza - Instagram  Cote Guitars Back Beat   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 Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com        

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.   Show Links For Joe's full backstory, check out Guitar Speak Podcast episode 45. joerobinson.com   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 Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

  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.  New episodes coming soon! www.scotthenderson.net    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 Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

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.   nathanballmusic.com   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 You can support us on Patreon Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com  

Today we are joined by Australian guitarist Nathan Cavaleri, a musician who is as resilient as he is soulful. Nathan Cavaleri started playing guitar at age three, picking along with his father's blues records. Facing luekemia at six, Cavaleri found solace in his guitar and thanks to the Starlight Foundation met and jammed with Mark Knopfler on national television. Even at such a tender age, and quite unwell, Cavaleri's affinity with the blues and burgeoning talent was undeniable. Thankfully, Cavaleri was given a clear bill of health at age thirteen. By this time he was a road veteran, having shared the stage with artists such as BB King, Robben Ford, Albert Collins, Steve Morse, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel and Tommy Emmanuel to name a few. Following a break from the spotlight in his late teens, Cavaleri returned with force fronting the blues/rock band Nat Cole and the Kings. In 2014 Cavaleri found himself unexpectedly struck down with adrenal fatigue and anxiety. In 2017 Cavaleri started a websi

Drew Shirley - of the Grammy award winning Switchfoot - joins us to talk about the making of the band's latest album, Native Tongue, released in January 2019. Drew digs deep into parts, arrangements, guitars, amps and an unabashed love of fuzz.   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 You can support us on Patreon Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

Happy New Year! Whilst Matt is on holidays we replay our interview with Andy Timmons from November 2016. This interview was recorded just weeks after the release of "View from a Perfect World" - Andy's latest solo album - and is a deep dive into the writing, recording and guitar tones on the record. In addition to his stellar solo career, Andy has had a remarkable journey as a sideman for Danger Danger, Simon Philips, Kip Winger, Paul Stanley and Olivia Newton-John to name a few. He has jammed alongside Paul Gilbert, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai and is a popular Ibanez and Mesa Boogie endorser. The interview features some album clips and Andy also playing live over the Skype line. Good times! All new interviews for 2019 resume next week - stay tuned.   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 You can support us on Patre