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Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast197 - Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show)197 - Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show)
In episode 197 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with multi instrumentalist Ketch Secor founder of Old Crow Medicine Show. In their conversation Ketch tells us about his new solo album “Story the Crow Told Me” which contains a lot of the original Old Crow members.
Ketch describes his musical instrument history starting on jew’s harp, moving to the fiddle, banjo and guitar… and his musical tastes went from Stevie Wonder to punk rock to old time music and the music of activism.
Ke...2025-07-3000 min
Gruhn's VaultFred NewellIn this episode, originally released on January 23, 2019, George talks with steel guitarist Fred Newell, a longtime studio musician here in Nashville.2025-07-241h 03Gruhn's VaultJack SchneiderIn this episode, originally released on January 10, 2019, George talks with guitarist Jack Schneider, a longtime member of Vince Gill's touring band.2025-07-241h 22Gruhn's VaultDon SchlitzIn this episode, originally released on December 20, 2018, George chats with Grammy-winning songwriter Don Schlitz, who has since gone on to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry2025-07-241h 09Gruhn's VaultDon CusicIn this episode, originally released on December 5, 2018, George talks with author, songwriter, producer, and historian Don Cusic.2025-07-241h 04Gruhn's VaultLarry BlackIn this episode, originally released on November 20, 2018, George chats with guitarist Larry Black, the host of the hit television series "Larry's Country Diner".2025-07-241h 00Gruhn's VaultTommy WhiteIn this episode, originally released on November 18, 2018, George sits down with Tommy White, award-winning steel guitarist and longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry's staff band.2025-07-241h 11Gruhn's VaultKetch SecorIn this episode, originally released on October 23, 2018, George talks with Ketch Secor, founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show.2025-07-241h 26Gruhn's VaultRay StevensIn this episode, originally released on October 10, 2018, George talks with the legendary Ray Stevens.2025-07-2455 minGruhn's VaultJoe EdwardsIn this episode, originally released on September 25, 2018, George chats with longtime Grand Ole Opry fiddle & guitar player Joe Edwards.
Edwards died on June 7, 2025.2025-07-241h 12Gruhn's VaultRhonda VincentIn this episode, originally released on September 12, 2018, George chats with the Grammy-winning "Queen of Bluegrass", Rhonda Vincent.2025-07-241h 12Gruhn's VaultThe IsaacsIn this episode, originally released on August 24, 2018, George chats with family Bluegrass and Southern Gospel group, The Isaacs. 2025-07-241h 18Gruhn's VaultAnnie Moses BandIn this episode, originally released on August 15, 2018, George chats with the Annie Moses Band, a family of Nashville-based musicians and creators who have founded multiple artistic enterprises over a career spanning decades.2025-07-241h 23Gruhn's VaultMarty StuartIn this episode, originally released on August 1, 2018, George chats with multi-time Grammy-winning musician and country music historian Marty Stuart.2025-07-241h 22Gruhn's VaultBobby OsborneIn this episode, originally released on July 19, 2018, George chats with Bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne, half of The Osborne Brothers for many years with his brother, Sonny. Following Sonny's death, Bobby continued to tour with his band, christened "The Rocky Top X-Press".
Bobby Osborne died on June 27, 2023.2025-07-241h 20Gruhn's VaultPaul WorleyIn this episode, originally released on July 3, 2018, George chats with Paul Worley, an award-winning guitarist, producer, and Music Row executive.2025-07-241h 27Gruhn's VaultSharon White & Ricky SkaggsIn this episode, originally released on June 19, 2018, George chats with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, husband and wife, and both country & bluegrass legends in their own right.2025-07-241h 09Gruhn's VaultTom BukovacIn this episode, originally released on June 5, 2018, George chats with guitarist Tom Bukovac, who has played on hundreds of albums and toured with many top-billing artists.2025-07-241h 46Gruhn's VaultJesse McReynoldsIn this episode, originally released on May 23, 2018, George talks with bluegrass musician Jesse McReynolds, who for many years was half of Opry members Jim & Jesse, along with his late brother Jim McReynolds.
Jesse McReynolds died on June 23, 2023.2025-07-241h 15Gruhn's VaultMike SniderIn this episode, originally released on May 9, 2018, George chats with banjoist & humorist Mike Snider, a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.2025-07-241h 14Gruhn's VaultJim SalestromIn this episode, originally released on April 17, 2018, George talks with singer/songwriter Jim Salestrom, who co-founded the band Timberline, and played with Dolly Parton's band for years.
Salestrom died on November 22, 2023.2025-07-241h 20Gruhn's VaultRiders In The SkyIn this episode, originally released on April 4, 2018, George chats with the Grammy-winning group, Riders In The Sky.2025-07-2451 minGruhn's VaultJimmy CappsIn this episode, originally released on March 23, 2018, George sits down with longtime Grand Ole Opry bandleader Jimmy Capps.Capps died on June 1, 2020.2025-07-241h 15Gruhn's VaultPreview EpisodeOriginally produced March 6, 2019
This episode previews the series "Gruhn's Vault: Conversations With The Masters".2025-07-2404 min
Feeding the Senses - UnsensoredFeeding the Senses Unsensored - Episode 113 - Lin Crowson - Fretted Instrument Repairman/Appraiser, GuitaristI went to Roberto Venn School of Luthiery in 1997. Worked at Vince's Backstage music in Lafayette, La. until 2000. I then moved to the Hamptons, which was a mistake for my career. Ended up working other jobs, as well as repair to pay the bills. 2002 Moved to Nashville and ended up working for a company in Franklin that did factory refurbishments and Warranty repairs. I also had my own small shop and did a little touring with small bands. In December 06 I started working for Gruhn and was there till Aug. 2024. Even working for shops I've always had my own...2025-01-0756 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#64 George Gruhn and the VersitarC & R discuss Vintage Guitar guru George Gruhn’s Versitar guitar design.
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Fretboard Journal George Gruhn Interview
2023-12-0626 min
The Fretboard Journal Guitar PodcastGeorge GruhnGeorge Gruhn will need little introduction to most Fretboard Journal followers. George is, quite simply, one of the most respected vintage instrument authorities in the world and the owner of Gruhn Guitars, one of the best guitar stores on the planet. So why, at the age of 78, did he want to take a stab at creating his own guitar line? "I want to have fun," he tells us. "And fun means designing new items, doing things that are meaningful... I did this because, while the world does not need more clones of Martin, Fender or Gibson, there...2023-10-031h 41
ROOTS Music History PodcastGeorge Washington's Tree Lives on Through Music in 619 Year-Old Guitars
George Washington's Tree Lives On Through Music
George Washington's Tree Lives On Through Music in 619 Year-Old Guitars....and the sound that comes from these guitars is inexplicably incredible. If you know Washington, or have been to Mount Vernon, you know how much Washington cherished his trees.
Washington was more than just our country's first president. He was a businessman, a farmer, a Christian, and a man who saw no limits. In a magical series of events, a man named Dave Schneck has been able to make incredible sounding guitars from one of George Washington's Trees that stood on Holy...2023-08-1437 min
Bluegrass Jam Along InterviewsBluegrass Briefing - August 7th 2023Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass.Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.Bluegrass Jam Along NewsBluegrass Jam Along websiteList of tunes on the websiteNews and announcements (Church street News)IBMA music awards nomineesIBMA industry/momentum award nomineesReleases (The Grass is New)The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify play...2023-08-0707 min
Bluegrass Jam AlongBluegrass Briefing - August 7th 2023Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass.Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.Bluegrass Jam Along NewsBluegrass Jam Along websiteList of tunes on the websiteNews and announcements (Church street News)IBMA music awards nomineesIBMA industry/momentum award nomineesReleases (The Grass is New)The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlistScroll on BuddyBluegrass Today George Gruh...2023-08-0707 minROOTS Music History PodcastThe Man Behind America's Best Vintage Guitar Shop | George Gruhn
America's Best Vintage Guitar Shop is run by a man named George Gruhn. While everyone always seeks answers from George regarding the instruments he carries or has studied, few actually know George's life story. A former zoologist turned vintage instrument expert....George's life is fascinating. I'm honored to share his life story of success in today's Roots Music History Documentary.
#BestVintageGuitarShop #VintageGuitar #VintageInstrument #GeorgeGruhn #GruhnGuitars #Nashville 2023-05-2241 minThe Fretboard Journal Guitar PodcastMichael Gurian & Dick BoakOn this week's podcast, we're joined by two instrument-making legends, Michael Gurian and Dick Boak. Gurian was of course the namesake founder of Gurian Guitars, while Boak famously worked at Martin Guitars for four decades. Michael and Dick recently co-authored the Fretboard Journal's first standalone book, 'An Instrument Maker's Guide to Insanity and Redemption.' It's a compilation of off-beat and behind-the-scenes stories from dozens of instrument makers and repair people. Included are entries by George Gruhn, Kathy Wingert, Joe Glaser, Bob Taylor, Linda Manzer, and others. During our chat, the duo talks about how...2023-02-1452 min
Acoustic GuitarShop Visit: Independent Guitar StoresTake a virtual road trip across the United States to visit four independent guitar stores and learn what makes them vital to the communities they serve. As you’ll hear, each of these shops is more than just a retail outlet – and each of these shopkeepers has a unique perspective on why that is and what to look forward to in the future.Catch up with Richard Johnston of Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto, California; Stan and Lillian Werbin of Elderly Instruments in Lansing, Michigan; Raymond Morin of Acoustic Music Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and George Gruh...2022-12-0835 min
Bluegrass Jam Along InterviewsBob Minner Interview (Norman Blake tribute record)My guest this week is Bob Minner. Bob has been the acoustic guitarist for country icon Tim McGraw for almost 30 years now, and he's also a fantastic bluegrass picker.His latest project, 'From Sulphur Springs To Rising Fawn : The Songs of Norman Blake' is a wonderful tribute to the music of Norman and Nancy Blake, featuring duets with people from the worlds of country and bluegrass, including Tim Stafford, Ron Block, Vince Gill, Chris Eldridge and Dale Ann Bradley.We chat about Bob's love for Norman's music, how he came to meet his...2022-03-081h 11Bluegrass Jam AlongBob Minner Interview (Norman Blake tribute record)My guest this week is Bob Minner. Bob has been the acoustic guitarist for country icon Tim McGraw for almost 30 years now, and he's also a fantastic bluegrass picker.His latest project, 'From Sulphur Springs To Rising Fawn : The Songs of Norman Blake' is a wonderful tribute to the music of Norman and Nancy Blake, featuring duets with people from the worlds of country and bluegrass, including Tim Stafford, Ron Block, Vince Gill, Chris Eldridge and Dale Ann Bradley.We chat about Bob's love for Norman's music, how he came to meet his hero, the...2022-03-081h 13
Loog GuitarsLoog B-Sides: An Epic Conversation with George GruhnEpisode two of Loog B-Sides: our new series of conversations around music, kids, education, parenting and more. This time, an amazing conversation with vintage guitar expert and ophiophilist George Gruhn, owner of Nashville landmark Gruhn Guitars. From acoustic Eric Clapton sessions in his store, to what bird imprinting has to do with guitars, well… you’re definitely in for a ride down music history lane. Enjoy!2021-11-0411 minThe Fretboard Journal Guitar PodcastJackson CunninghamJackson Cunningham is a bit of a rarity in the world of acoustic guitarmaking. While countless luthiers do their best to emulate old Martin designs and shapes, Cunningham's biggest influence is vintage Gibsons. Over the years, this Virginia-based builder has crafted L-5, L-00 and even J-55-inspired guitars. He's also garnered praise from two of the biggest vintage guitar experts around: George Gruhn and Mark Stutman. On this week's podcast, we talk to Jackson about his love for old guitars, the rich guitarmaking culture he resides in (acclaimed builder Wayne Henderson was once his neighbor) and the wood he...2021-06-0256 min
The Guitar Colonel - Guitar Reviews and Rock InterviewsDrink Beer Play Guitar #39 - Gibson Burst VS Beauty - 1960 Les Paul Standard VS 1957 Les Paul CustomBrought to you by www.guitarcolonel.com A Covid19 Cheer up program :) A vintage guitar is an older guitar usually sought after and maintained by avid collectors or musicians. The term may indicate either that an instrument is merely old, or that is sought after for its tonal quality, cosmetic appearance, or historical significance. As early as the 1970s, musicians and collectors began to recognize the value of older instruments. The rising mass production of both acoustic and electric guitars in that era served to highlight the quality workmanship and materials of the older instruments. Historians, such as George...2020-06-0400 min
The Music History ProjectEp. 53 - Vintage GuitarsIn this week’s edition of The Music History Project, the team dives into the deep subject of Vintage Guitars. Join Dan, Mike and Michelle as they explore what exactly makes a guitar “vintage” and hear from the top experts within the industry. Interviews heard in this episode include: George Gruhn, Norman Harris, Frank Ford, Fred Oster, Stan Jay, Owen Ray, Richard Gellis, Kay Koster and David Kalt.2019-07-031h 16
The Music History ProjectEp. 53 - Vintage GuitarsIn this week’s edition of The Music History Project, the team dives into the deep subject of Vintage Guitars. Join Dan, Mike and Michelle as they explore what exactly makes a guitar “vintage” and hear from the top experts within the industry. Interviews heard in this episode include: George Gruhn, Norman Harris, Frank Ford, Fred Oster, Stan Jay, Owen Ray, Richard Gellis, Kay Koster and David Kalt.2019-07-031h 16
WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyPodcast Preview: Gruhn's Vault: Conversations with The MastersIn 1970 George Gruhn opened Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, the Gruhn client list grew to include the likes of Eric Clapton, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Rick Nielson, and many of the greatest performers of the last half century. However, George is more than a vintage guitar expert, he is also a writer, businessman and a student of music history. Coming soon, George will add podcast host to his long list of accomplishments. On March 15th WSM, in partnership with Gruhn Guitars will launch Gruhn’s Vault: Conversations with the Masters. This new po...2018-03-1203 minThe Music History ProjectEp. 13 - George GruhnDan, Michael, and Elizabeth examine the July 17, 2000 NAMM Oral History interview with author, retailer, and vintage guitar expert George Gruhn. George discusses the idea behind vintage guitar collecting and setting up his business in Nashville, Tennessee as one of the pioneers in vintage guitar sales.2017-12-201h 12
The Music History ProjectEp. 13 - Vintage Guitar Expert, George GruhnDan, Michael, and Elizabeth examine the July 17, 2000 NAMM Oral History interview with author, retailer, and vintage guitar expert George Gruhn. George opened Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1970 and has sold guitars to musicians such as Eric Clapton, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Billy Gibbons, Rick Nielsen, Vince Gill, John Hiatt, and Hank Williams, Jr. George discusses the idea behind vintage guitar collecting and setting up his business in Nashville, Tennessee as one of the pioneers in vintage guitar sales.2017-12-201h 12
Guitar Radio ShowGuitar Radio Show Ep. 119George Gruhn Part 3- George completes his conversation (for now) with us about what makes vintage instruments so desirable? Is a 40 year old guitar really collectable? Wood seasoning and more!2016-04-201h 16
Guitar Radio ShowGuitar Radio Show Ep. 118George Gruhn Part 2- George gets in depth about his time with Guild guitars and breaks down the collector, the player and the speculator, relic guitars, mods to vintage guitars, boutique guitar builders, and we dig deep on Gibson, Fender and Martin guitars.2016-04-131h 14
Guitar Radio ShowGuitar Radio Show Ep. 117George Gruhn Part 1- Sit back for an In-depth conversation, that is Honest, Passionate and Educational from one of the foremost experts in guitar and guitar collecting.2016-04-0655 min
The Guitar PodcastEpisode 135 - Ivory Issue, Lower Priced Amps, Taylor and EbonyThis week we talk about an article I read from Vintage Guitar Magazine by George Gruhn about Ivory and the CITES Treaty, Lower priced amps and cool stuff found in the annual Sweetwater catalog and Taylor's efforts for sustainable Ebony.2014-11-2247 min
Interview with George GruhnGeorge Gruhn moved to Nashville in 1969 after getting his bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and doing graduate work at Duke University and the University of Tennessee. In 1970, he established Gruhn Guitars, which is one of the largest dealers of vintage and used instruments in the world. The store buys, sells, consigns, trades and appraises fretted instruments and houses one of the world's premier vintage and used collections including classic Gibson, Fender, Martin, Epiphone, Gretsch and National instruments as well as a wide selection of new instruments from Martin, Taylor, Collings, and others.
"Guitars, which I feel are the ult...2014-05-0452 min
In The Country with Dave WoodsInterview with George GruhnGeorge Gruhn moved to Nashville in 1969 after getting his bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and doing graduate work at Duke University and the University of Tennessee. In 1970, he established Gruhn Guitars, which is one of the largest dealers of vintage and used instruments in the world. The store buys, sells, consigns, trades and appraises fretted instruments and houses one of the world's premier vintage and used collections including classic Gibson, Fender, Martin, Epiphone, Gretsch and National instruments as well as a wide selection of new instruments from Martin, Taylor, Collings, and others. "Guitars, which I feel are the ult...2014-05-0451 minThe Fretboard Journal Guitar PodcastPodcast 60: Luthier John Greven A teenage John Greven built his first instrument, a 5-string banjo, in 1962. Over the last fifty years, he has built over 2,000 instruments and become one of the world’s most in-demand luthiers. On this week’s podcast, we talk to Greven about his unique career trajectory, including his invaluable time working for George Gruhn in Nashville; how he's able to create so many instruments a year; and why so many of his guitars end up in Japan. Greven also talks about some of the magical moments he had with vintage Martin and Gibson guitars during his stint in Nashville. Greve...2012-12-2726 minThe Guitar PodcastEpisode 13: E-mail with George - My approach to teachingI sent George Gruhn an email and we'll talk about his response. The Main topic is about my approach to teaching guitar2010-07-2617 min
Six String Bliss: The Guitar PodcastEpisode 115: Interview with George GruhnPipes and PT have a nice long interview with legendary vintage guitar expert and author George Gruhn. Nuff said. 2008-08-121h 03
String TheoryGearbox - George Gruhn(ENHANCED)George Gruhn, the world’s leading expert on vintage guitars, talks with us about what makes a guitar significant, and what differentiates one guitar from another.2006-10-1600 minString TheoryGearbox - George Gruhn(NON-ENHANCED)George Gruhn, the world’s leading expert on vintage guitars, talks with us about what makes a guitar significant, and what differentiates one guitar from another.2006-10-1600 min
Vintage Guitar CastVGC 10: Valco's "Map" GuitarsThe headstocks may say "National," but these are pure Valco "Res-O-Glas" beauties! The Val-Pro, Westwood, and Glenwood guitars offered from 1962 to 1964 put a whole new creative spin on what was possible for guitar-building materials and construction. Not to mention, some of these models even offered a transducer-type pickup built into the base of the bridge! We're talking 1962, here...way ahead of their time. Although they had a relatively short lifespan in production years, these babies certainly made an impact. And if you can find one today, be prepared to write a fairly hefty check before you can...2006-08-1357 min