Guitar Hang Podcast

The Guitar Hang Podcast – Season 11 | Episode 3 Chris Gill & Brad Tolinski — Blow by Blow : The Definitive Jeff Beck Biography Few guitarists have inspired as much admiration, mystery, and innovation as the legendary Jeff Beck. In this very special episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , host Jon Stankorb welcomes acclaimed music journalists, authors, and longtime guitar historians Chris Gill and...

The Guitar Hang Podcast – Season 11, Episode 2 Kenny Wayne Shepherd: 30 Years of Ledbetter Heights , Tone, and the Road Ahead In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast, host Jon Stankorb sits down with blues-rock powerhouse Kenny Wayne Shepherd for a deep and honest conversation about longevity, tone, and the journey from teenage prodigy to seasoned road warrior. Kenny reflects on the 30th annive...

Billy Sherwood: YES, Aurora , Legacy, and the Future of Progressive Rock Season 11 of The Guitar Hang Podcast launches with a very special guest—bass virtuoso, producer, songwriter, vocalist, and progressive rock icon Billy Sherwood. For decades, Billy has been one of the most respected musicians in progressive rock, contributing his talents to countless recordings and productions while helping ca...

The Guitar Hang Podcast – Alex Kilroy | From Transylvania to Berklee | Break My Chains In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , Jon Stankorb sits down with guitarist and singer-songwriter Alex Kilroy for an inspiring conversation about music, discipline, and the long road from childhood dream to international career. Born in Transylvania, Romania, Alex’s musical journey began with classical pi...

Season 10, Episode 9 of The Guitar Hang Podcast features an extraordinary musical conversation with five-time GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist, composer, and producer Mark Lettieri and internationally acclaimed sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking collaborative debut album, Feathered Creatures , arriving June 5th — a bold and adventurous musical project ble...

The Guitar Hang Podcast – Season 10, Episode 8 Special Guest: Joe Bonamassa In this electrifying episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , Jon Stankorb sits down with blues-rock virtuoso Joe Bonamassa to discuss his latest project, the B.B. King: Summit 100 album, and the stories behind his career-defining moments. From guitar tones to touring tales, Joe shares insights that every guitarist will want t...

In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , host Jon Stankorb sits down with legendary guitarist Frank Hannon from the iconic rock band Tesla . Frank joins the show to talk about his brand-new instrumental album Reflections , a country-western infused project that explores a cinematic and atmospheric side of his guitar playing. We also dive into the inspiration behind his latest single “San Franc...

Season 10, Episode 6 of The Guitar Hang features one of the most original and fearless guitarists on the planet — Mattias IA Eklundh . Best known for his groundbreaking work with Freak Kitchen , Mattias has built a global reputation for combining jaw-dropping technical ability with humor, melody, and total creative freedom. His playing blends metal, fusion, funk, and progressive rock into somethin...

Season 10 • Episode 4 Ariel Posen — Tone, Feel, Slide Guitar & Serving the Song On this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , host Jon Stankorb sits down with the incredible Ariel Posen — guitarist, singer, songwriter, and one of the most expressive voices in modern roots and blues-based music. Ariel is known for his deeply emotional slide guitar work, vocal phrasing that feels inseparable from...

The Guitar Hang Podcast – Season 10, Episode 5 Special Guest: Ian Thornley (Big Wreck) On this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , host Jon Stankorb sits down with Ian Thornley — guitarist, singer, songwriter, and the creative force behind Big Wreck — for an in-depth conversation about guitar, tone, songwriting, and the band’s powerful new album, The Rest of the Story . Ian Thornley is widely reg...

🎸 The Guitar Hang Podcast: Season 10 • Episode 3 Guest: Michael Nielsen Season 10 continues with a thoughtful and inspiring conversation featuring guitarist, composer, and creator Michael Nielsen . In this episode, Jon sits down with Michael to explore the evolving life of a modern guitarist — from composing and producing original music to building sounds, profiles, and creative tools used by pla...

Season 10, Episode 2 — Noel Johnston In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , Jon Stankorb sits down with guitarist, educator, and musical chameleon Noel Johnston . Noel is a rare artist who seamlessly blends jazz, classical, blues, and rock into a voice that’s both deeply informed and unmistakably his own. His playing reflects a lifetime of study, performance, and thoughtful musical explorati...

Season 10, Episode 1 – John Petrucci of Dream Theater A Christmas Gift to the Guitar Hang Community As a special thank-you to the loyal listeners of The Guitar Hang Podcast , this Season 10 premiere is offered as a Christmas gift — and there’s no better way to begin than with John Petrucci . John Petrucci is one of the most influential guitarists of our time — an artist shaped by heroes, and now a...

Episode Description — The Guitar Hang Podcast Guest: Terence Reis (The Dire Straits Experience) In this special episode of The Guitar Hang , I sit down with the incredible Terence Reis , the guitarist and vocalist carrying the torch for The Dire Straits Experience . Terence brings a rare blend of precision, sensitivity, and soul to Mark Knopfler’s music—honoring the legacy while offering his own d...

The Guitar Hang Podcast – Season 9, Episode 9 🎧 Listen & Watch Now Join host Jon inside The Guitar Hang as he sits down with the extraordinary Angel Vivaldi — guitarist, composer, producer, and creative visionary — fresh off his tour performing with the Steve Morse Band . In this inspiring conversation, Jon and Angel dive deep into: 🎶 Angel’s early musical beginnings and self-taught journey...

The Guitar Hang Podcast – Season 9, Episode 8 Get ready to shred! In this episode, Jon sits down with YouTube guitar sensation Robert Baker , known for his killer tone, infectious energy, and deep love for all things rock and metal. They dive into Robert’s musical journey, his approach to teaching online, favorite gear, and the creative mindset behind his most popular YouTube lessons. Whether you’...

In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , I’m joined by the amazing Alex Skolnick — a guitarist, composer, writer, and all-around creative force best known for his work with Testament , PAKT , and Planetary Coalition . Alex has spent decades redefining what it means to be a guitarist — moving effortlessly between thrash metal, jazz fusion, and world music. But beyond his musical accomplishments...

In this special episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , I’m honoured to welcome legendary guitarist Martin Barre — best known for his groundbreaking work with Jethro Tull and his ongoing project the Martin Barre Band. From crafting iconic riffs and soaring solos to evolving his style in solo and collaborative settings, Martin shares his journey, insights and stories from a lifetime of making music. I...

The Guitar Hang Podcast – Season 9, Episode 5: Inside the Studio with Andrew Synowiec In this inspiring episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , we welcome the extraordinary Andrew Synowiec — one of the most in-demand session guitarists and solo artists working today. Andrew’s remarkable career has taken him from recording studios in Los Angeles to stages around the world, performing on projects for m...

Episode Title: The Guitar Hang Podcast - Season 9, Episode 5: A Journey with Jimmy Vivino Episode Description: In this exciting episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , we are thrilled to welcome the legendary Jimmy Vivino ! A true journeyman musician, Jimmy has an incredible career spanning decades, playing alongside some of the biggest names in the music industry. Since 2019, he has toured and recor...

In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , host Jon Stankorb sits down with legendary guitarist, producer, and songwriter Phil Manzanera — best known for his groundbreaking work with Roxy Music , as well as his solo projects and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music. Phil joins Jon to talk about his brand-new collaboration with fellow Roxy Music co-founder Andy Mackay — their me...

In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , Jon Stankorb sits down with legendary guitarist, composer, and bandleader Steve Morse for an inspiring deep dive into his brand-new Steve Morse Band album, Triangulation . Steve shares the creative process behind the record, his approach to melodicism and songwriting , and how his passion for composition continues to evolve after decades of groundbreaki...

Season 9 of The Guitar Hang Podcast kicks off with none other than guitar legend Eric Gales ! In this episode, Jon Stankorb sits down with Eric to talk about his brand-new album, a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Little Jimmy King , and what this project means to him as both an artist and a person. Eric also shares details about his upcoming tour , the energy fans can expect from the shows, a...

The Guitar Hang Podcast | Season 8 Episode 10 with Special Guest Gary Hoey In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , Jon sits down with guitar virtuoso Gary Hoey to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary Ho Ho Hoey holiday album and dive into the making of his brand new release, Avalanche . Gary shares stories from the road, the evolution of his sound, and what inspires him after decad...

In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast , Jon Stankorb sits down with the legendary Billy Sherwood of YES to talk about his incredible musical journey. From the upcoming Fragile Anniversary Tour to his deep creative partnership with Chris Squire , Billy shares behind-the-scenes stories that shaped his career. He also reflects on the powerful family influences that guided his path in music and c...