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Acoustic GuitarCourtney HartmanGuitarist and singer-songwriter Courtney Hartman discusses her evolution from flashy flatpicker to introspective songwriter, the staying power of old-time music, her relationship with Bourgeois Guitars, and shares insights from teaching music.Additional Resources:Visit Courtney Hartman's website.Learn to play her arrangement of “Cumberland Gap”Join our Patreon community for access to more podcast episodes, lessons, and workshops.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.This episode is hosted, directed, and edited by Joey Lusterman and produced by Tanya Gonz...
2025-01-1542 min
The Tony Kornheiser Show“Well, I did have a steak this morning”Tony opens the show by talking about a couple of big trades in the NFL, and he also talks about going to get a colonoscopy last week. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly football picks against Reginald the Monkey, Buster Olney calls in to talk about a great place for coffee ice cream and also about the baseball playoffs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers “Fly” ; “Hippie Hair (For the First Time)” To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
2024-10-161h 12
Acoustic GuitarDave Alvin and Jimmie Dale GilmoreWe catch up with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Dave Alvin while they’re on the road touring their new album, Texicali. Great collaborators and friends, our guests reflect on writing and playing together, defying genre expectations, acoustic guitars, and (most importantly) having a good time.Support the show:Join us on PatreonMake a donation on PayPalGive a rating and reviewAdditional Resources:Visit Dave Alvin's website.Visit Jimmie Dale Gilmores’s website.Learn to play Alvin's "King of California" in the May 2007 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine.Learn to play "Dallas" by the Flatlanders in t...
2024-08-2845 min
Acoustic GuitarMy First Guitar EncoreWe launched the Acoustic Guitar Podcast two years ago and the show has grown a lot in that time, thanks to listeners like you! This re-release of our first-ever episode includes Part Two which previously had only been available to our Patreon supporters. In this episode, we share stories of first guitars. Tune in for renowned musicians Eric Bibb, Bruce Cockburn, Courtney Hartman, Richard Thompson, Badi Assad, Sharon Isbin, and Tommy Emmanuel; heartwarming, inspiring, and surprising tales from the community; plus previously unheard recordings of Doc Watson and Michael Hedges; and Dick Boak demonstrates the first instrument h...
2024-07-311h 13
Acoustic GuitarMusic Therapy & GuitarDoes playing acoustic guitar provide benefits beyond the joy and satisfaction of making music? Join music wellness specialists Michelle Qureshi and Ian Wilkerson to learn about a range of music therapy experiences and explore the physical, emotional, spiritual, and clinical benefits of playing and listening to acoustic music.Thank you to Strings By Mail for sponsoring this episode. Explore guitar strings and special offers at stringsbymail.com.Additional Resources:Michelle Qureshi is a classically trained guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, Reiki Master, practicing yogi, student of Shamanism, and presenter of sound experiences. Learn more at michellequreshi...
2024-06-2748 min
Acoustic GuitarJames Elkington & Nathan Salsburg | The Acoustic Guitar PodcastGuitarists Nathan Salsburg and James Elkington discuss collaboration, instrumental composition, unusual guitar fragrances, and their new album, All Gist.Thank you to Strings By Mail for sponsoring this episode. Explore guitar strings and special offers at stringsbymail.com.Additional Resources:Order All Gist on Bandcamp.Visit James Elkington's website.Read our 2018 "Guitar Talk" interview with Elkington.Watch our 2018 Acoustic Guitar Sessions video with Salsburg.Learn to play Nathan Salsburg’s “B.B.” - a melodic instrumental with an unusual origin.Support the show:Listen to Part 2 on PatreonMake a donation on PayPalGive a ratin...
2024-05-2933 min
Acoustic GuitarAlejandro EscovedoWe caught up with Alejandro Escovedo ahead of the release of Echo Dancing – his latest album in a legendary, genre-expansive career. Escovedo candidly discusses how painful personal experiences inform his songwriting, how he first picked up the guitar, why he prefers to play acoustic, and what makes Austin, Texas a great town for songwriters.Support the show:Listen to Part 2 on Patreon to learn about the guitars and gear Escovedo tours with, his memories of touring with John Prine, and how music can get us through hard times.Make a donation on PayPalGive a rating and re...
2024-03-2730 min
Acoustic GuitarSongwriting CompetitionsHow does competition fit into the creative process? We're joined by Abby Posner, Rachel Garcia, and Thu Tran for a candid roundtable discussion all about songwriting competitions. Explore the highs and lows of participating in these events, how to pick which song to enter, and the impact contests can have on a guitarist's career. Additional resources:Listen to Part 2 on Patreon.Visit Abby Posner’s website and watch the video for "Get Loud" - her 2023 USA Songwriting Competition grand prize winning song. Her latest album is Second Chances.Visit the Sin...
2024-02-2833 min
Acoustic GuitarFab Four on Six Strings | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Spotlight on the BeatlesLike so many musicians of a certain generation, our guests started playing guitar in large part because of the Beatles. Today, Laurence Juber, Mimi Fox, and Tim Sparks each take a different approach to arranging, adapting, reharmonizing, and reimagining these tunes. Tune in for a lively roundtable discussion, chock-full of inspiring musical examples, all about playing the music of the Beatles on acoustic guitar.Additional resources:Access Part 2 of this episode on Patreon.Visit Laurence Juber's website. Watch his Acoustic Guitar Sessions performance and pick up a copy of DADGAD G...
2024-01-3131 min
Acoustic GuitarGet Gig ReadyFrom the Newport Folk Festival to art museums in Norway and every open mic, stadium, and radio station in between – if it’s a gig, Pieta Brown, Christopher Paul Stelling, and Sean Rowe are ready for it! This roundtable of well-traveled acoustic guitarists has played tons of shows across the globe – and are here to share insights, stories, laughs, and ideas to get you ready to play out, too.Additional resources:Listen to Part 2, where our guests share gig horror stories and advice for guitarists just starting out.Visit Pieta Brown...
2023-12-2734 min
Acoustic GuitarNickel CreekCatch up with one of your favorite bluegrass bands! Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Thile discuss breathing new life into classic tunes, what their kids really think of their music, and a whole lot more.This episode is sponsored by ToneWoodAmp, a magnetically attached game-changing multi-effects device for acoustic guitars. Get reverb, delay, and more—no amp required! Learn more at tonewoodamp.com.Additional resources:Access Part 2 of this episode on Patreon.Listen to Celebrants via Amazon, Bandcamp, or others.Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers teaches you how to play guitar like Nickel Creek's Sean Wa...
2023-11-2927 min
Acoustic GuitarEric Johnson and Gretchen MennWhile both our guests are lauded for their electric guitar chops, this episode is all about playing unplugged. Join Eric Johnson and Gretchen Menn for a wide-ranging conversation exploring ego, joy, musical growth, and how to get good tone. (Hint: it's about a lot more than gear!)Thanks to ToneWoodAmp for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about their magnetically attached, game-changing multi-effects device for acoustic guitars at tonewoodamp.com — get reverb, delay, and more, no amp required!Additional resources:Check out Eric Johnson's website.Read this interview with Eric Johnson, which was the cover st...
2023-09-2737 min
Acoustic GuitarAsk the ExpertsGo behind the workbench to explore the unique challenges and joys of guitar repair and restoration! What do Dana Bourgeois, Mamie Minch, and Martin Keith have in common? They’ve all been the author behind Acoustic Guitar magazine’s question-and-answer column “Ask the Expert,” for one. Now we find out what these guitar experts wish more people would ask about their instruments, and what advice they have for you.Support the show:Listen to Part 2 on Patreon to hear some hair-raising repair horror stories, plus get actionable advice for you and your guitars.Make a one-ti...
2023-08-3033 min
Acoustic GuitarMy First Guitar, Luthier EditionIt’s our first birthday! If you’ve been listening since the beginning, you remember "My First Guitar," where we heard stories from some incredible players. Now we bring you the luthier edition, with 15 outstanding makers reflecting on what they learned from and loved about building their first guitars. The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is a listener-supported show:Join our community on PatreonMake a one-time donation on PayPalAdditional Resources:Learn more about the luthiers who generously shared their stories in this episode: Bob Benedetto; Dana Bourgeois; Leo Buendia; Monica Esparza; Jayne Henderson; Kenny Hill; Isaac...
2023-06-2854 min
Acoustic GuitarDom FlemonsJoin us for an illuminating discussion about the past and present of roots music with the American Songster himself: Dom Flemons. We explore the history behind the songs and instruments he's collected, his new album, Bob Dylan, and a whole lot more.Support the show:Listen to Part 2 on Patreon, and learn how to incorporate traditional music into your set lists.Make a donation on PayPalPost a review (this helps more guitarists find the show - we really appreciate it!)Additional resources:Check out Dom Flemons' website (and see if he's performing near you...
2023-04-2631 min
Acoustic GuitarWriting Songs with Sunny War, Madison Cunningham, and Adam LevyJoin our illustrious panel for an in-depth conversation on songwriting. Each of our guests has a unique perspective and process – Sunny War forged her singular folk-punk style busking on the Venice Beach Boardwalk; Madison Cunningham won this year’s Grammy for Best Roots Performance; Adam Levy is a songwriter and guitarist who’s worked with Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, and many others. What they all have in common is commitment to their craft and the belief that you can write songs, too.Thanks to PRS Guitars for sponsoring this episode. Check out PRS Guitars' full-line of acoustics at www...
2023-03-2934 min
Acoustic GuitarStudents of SegoviaAndrés Segovia was born on February 21, 1893. To mark his 130th birthday, we spoke with three contemporary guitarists who each studied with the Maestro: Lily Afshar, Liona Boyd, and Michael Chapdelaine. Each of our guests shares their unique (or infamous) experience and how playing for Segovia when they were students impacts the way they see music today.Support the show:Listen to Part 2 on Patreon, where Liona Boyd and Michael Chapdelaine debate what Segovia’s legacy will be in another hundred years.Make a one-time donation on PayPalLeave a review on Apple Podcasts (This helps other gui...
2023-02-2229 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
Acoustic GuitarSarah JaroszJoin us us for an in-depth discussion on the songwriting process and the importance of following your ear with trailblazing singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz. We explore her evolution as a multi-instrumentalist, her guitars, and how she leaned into the unfamiliar to create some of her most powerful music yet.Support the show:Listen to Part 2 on Patreon, where you’ll learn how Jarosz prepares for songwriting sessions and how her 2021 album Blue Heron Suite came to be, despite and because of the pandemic.Make a donation on PayPalPost a reviewAdditional resources:Sarah Jarosz’s webs...
2022-10-2630 min
Acoustic GuitarMolly Tuttle [BONUS]We were so excited to talk with bluegrass superstar Molly Tuttle, we couldn’t wait to share the conversation with you! So here’s a bonus episode, outside of our regular monthly schedule. Tuttle discusses her guitar education, playing music with friends, and how a surprising wood made its way into her signature Thompson dreadnought. Plus, we learn about her guilty pleasure listening and what the punk music she grew up on has in common with the music she’s making today.Support the show:Join our community on PatreonMake a donation on PayPalGive a rating and re...
2022-08-1726 minAcoustic GuitarMy First GuitarIn our first episode, we share stories of first guitars. Tune in for renowned musicians Eric Bibb, Bruce Cockburn, Courtney Hartman, Richard Thompson, Badi Assad, Sharon Isbin, and Tommy Emmanuel; heartwarming, inspiring, and surprising tales from the community; plus previously unheard recordings of Doc Watson and Michael Hedges. Find out who volunteered to study music out of a sense of family duty, who had his first guitar smashed, and who's still playing theirs today.Support the show:Listen to Part Two, our bonus episode, on Patreon. You’ll hear more fascinating guitar stories, including Dick Boak de...
2022-06-2839 min
Tell Me About Your SongJeffrey Pepper Rodgers on 'Sycamore Tree'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers about his song 'Sycamore Tree'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://jeffreypepperrodgers.bandcamp.com/track/sycamore-tree . A full transcript of this episode, plus links to Jeffrey's website, and other things mentioned in the episode, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/149312686218/for-tell-me-about-your-song-70-jeffrey-pepper .
2016-08-2226 min
Mostly FolkMostly Folk Episode 120 (10/29/15) Somewhere at NERFA part 3Send us a textDavey O./Man In Motion/No PassengersMollie O'Brien & Rich Moore/ West Virginia, My Home/Love RunnerKaryn Oliver/Drown/MagdaleneJim Photoglo/Halls of My Heart/Halls of My HeartEmily Pinkerton/Open Bottle/ValparaisoHeather Pierson Acoustic Trio /Still She Will Fly/Still She Will FlyJeffrey Pepper Rodgers/Stop, Drop, and Roll/Stop, Drop, and RollTracie Potochnik/Jimmy Took the Money/The DreamDavid Roth/Does Joni Mitchell Ever Mow the Lawn/So F...
2015-10-291h 40
Folk Alley SessionsJeffrey Pepper Rodgers Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers grew up loving both music and writing. These two passions led Rodgers to become a songwriter, as well as helping to launch 'Acoustic Guitar' magazine and writing a variety of music commentary. While writing articles and books, he has kept active as a singer-songwriter, now in the Syracuse, New York area. Having a variety of skills has been very handy in an age where musicians are often booking and promoting themselves. Rodgers brought Wendy Ramsay and his strumstick to Beehive Studios in Saranac, New York, for an interview and video performance.
2015-10-2700 min