Guitar Speak Podcast

Joseph Tabua’s sound world embodies large slabs of colours that juxtapose indie rock influences with aleotoric and minimalist finesse. Joseph’s Fijian and Australian heritage are intertwined profoundly thus creating an electrifying and distinct compositional voice.  We discuss Joseph's guitar approach from rock jams with an embryonic Silverchair to the 'spontaneous and visceral' improvisation of t...

  Today we revisit our fantastic 2017 guitar hang with the one and only Jude Gold. Jude is a multitasking guitar phenom and good friend of our show: solo artist / high profile sideman - Greg Howe, Billy Sheehan, Jefferson Starship  journalist - Guitar Player Magazine  podcaster - No Guitar is Safe   educator -  former Director of Guitar at the Musicians Institute, published by Hal Leonard  My prob...

It's our annual look at new gear from NAMM and beyond. We're joined by our friends Michael Ross (Guitar Moderne, Premier Guitar) and Gavin Moar (Cote Guitars) to talk through the latest and greatest in guitar gear. PS My apologies for calling Railhammer pickups 'Warheads'!! Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at  guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotif...

  Grammy-Nominated guitar virtuoso Gil Parris, is known for his special blend of Blues, Jazz, Rock  and Smooth Jazz. He has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and sideman with major artists like Dr. John, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Diane Schuur, David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell, Toni Braxton to name just a few. I catch up with Gil to talk about his unique style that draws on many non-gui...

    Ryan Roxie - Alice Cooper Band, Slash's Snake Pit, Roxie '77 - joins us for a great guitar hang. Ryan tells us about crafting a three pronged guitar attack with Alice Cooper, his new System 12 Guitar Method, working with Slash, Orianthi, gear talk, the excellent 'In The Trenches' podcast and much more. ryanroxie.com   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at  guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and...

Eric Peterson - founder of thrash metal heavyweights, Testament - joins us to talk about the band's latest album "Titans of Creation". Eric discusses the process for writing and recording the record, how the guitar partnership with Alex Skolnick has developed, remembering the early days of the Bay area thrash scene and much more.   Titans of Creation   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at  guita...

Guitar Speak Podcast Quick Picks are short and punchy reviews of albums, gigs, gear, books - anything guitar related. Today, we look at Joe Satriani's latest studio album, "Shapeshifting".   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...

Scott Salmon of Nautilus Effects Systems first joined us in early 2020 to talk about the Aussie Bushfire Gear Giveaway, a fundraising venture that ended up with over 120 pedal builders from around the globe donating pedals. We catch up on the final results of that effort and then talk pedals and pedalboards in depth. Scott has a wealth of knowledge and it was great fun to pick his brain on all thi...

Guitar Speak Podcast Quick Picks are short and punchy reviews of albums, gigs, gear, books - anything guitar related. Our first Quick Pick reviews Joe Matera's latest instrumental album, "Electric Wire".   www.joematera.com https://www.patreon.com/join/joematera Joe Matera interview - Guitar Speak Podcast #113   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at  guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find prev...

Its our fourth birthday and we are joined by the amazing Orianthi Panagaris. Orianthi joins us from LA on the cusp of releasing her much anticipated fourth solo album.  We talk through an incredible career including stories of working with Michael Jackson, Steve Vai, Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood, Dave Stewart, Robbie Kreiger, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child, Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper and more....

  The Guitar Speak Podcast review of the Whitesnake / The Scorpions double header in Sydney, Australia with special guest Jeremy Barnes. Thanks to Val MacIver of VMPR.   Episode #131 Links Whitesnake + Scorpions Guitar Speak Podcast review PRINT VERSION GSP Episode #74 Joel Hoekstra GSP Episode #111 Jeremy Barnes Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at  guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find pre...

As Whitesnake are just about hit Australian shores in 2020 we replay our February 2018 interview with the brilliant, humble and super hard working Joel Hoekstra. Joel has forged an incredible career playing with Night Ranger, Foreigner, Cher, Trans Siberian Orchestra and his current gig in Whitesnake, to name but a few of the bands that have called upon his services. Along the way Joel has managed...

  Darren Hart, professionally known as Harts, is an acclaimed musician, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music producer. Over the years, Harts has established himself as one of Australia’s finest young talents, composing, recording and producing three studio albums, two EPs and a live album, securing three #1 most played songs on Australian radio station Triple J, his 2014 long- player...

PART II - The Guitar Speak Podcast has teamed up with the legendary Stevie Taylor of The Gig Life Podcast to present this roundtable with five of Australia's finest guitarists. We had a blast talking all things guitar with Peter Northcote, Chris Kamzelas, Ben Rodgers, Marc Malouf and Daniel March. Many thanks to Stevie for putting in the legwork to make this happen and for inviting me along for th...

  The Guitar Speak Podcast has teamed up with the legendary Stevie Taylor of The Gig Life Podcast to present this roundtable with five of Australia's finest guitarists. We had a blast talking all things guitar with Peter Northcote, Chris Kamzelas, Ben Rodgers, Marc Malouf and Daniel March. Many thanks to Stevie for putting in the legwork to make this happen and for inviting me along for the ride....

As Australia is facing destructive bushfires of unprecedented magnitude we speak to Scott Salmon of Nautilus Effects Systems who has brought together a global community of pedal and gear builders - including JHS, That Pedal Show / Keeley, Lollygagger, Tate FX and Shin - Ei to raise much needed support.   Episode #127 Links Aussie Bushfire Gear Giveaway - Go Fund Me Nautilus Effects Systems   Guita...

Thank you for listening in 2019! Today we take a quick look back at the year that was and fire off an FAQ speed round.   Episode #126 Links The Gig Life Podcast Libsyn Podcast Distribution   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...

Nili Brosh returns to the show to give us a deep dive into her latest solo album, 'Spectrum'. Nili also gives us the rundown on her gigs with Jennifer Batten & Gretchen Menn as discussed in episode #119, her epic Dethklok show, working with Tony MacAlpine, her brother Ethan, playing over 700 Cirque Du Soleil gigs and much more.   Episode #125 Links www.nilibrosh.com GSP #119 Jennifer Batten, Gretc...

John 5 (Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, KD Lang, David Lee Roth) joins us to talk about his latest album 'Invasion', touring the album, scary guitar tricks and much more.   Episode #124 Links www.john-5.com John 5 2020 Australian Tour   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at  guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify    Stitcher    Follow us on  Facebook  &...

After a fascinating appearance on our Stratocaster 65th Anniversary Special, author Ian S. Port returns to discuss his book "The Birth of Loud" in depth. It is a brilliant read! “A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history. With appropriately flashy prose, [Port] dismantles some misconceptions and credits some nearly forgotten but key figures. He also summons, exuberantly and perc...

  Marty Friedman joins us for episode #122! Marty talks about: Touring and sharing the spotlight with his killer 'super group'. An amazing solo career with 15 albums and countless tours under his own name. Lessons learned after 10 years with Megadeth. How a move to Japan in the early 2000s made an incredible impact on his career. Signature gear from Jackson, EMG and Engl. Composition craft and con...

    Leo Fender's Stratocaster is arguably not only the iconic electric guitar but an enduring symbol of popular culture. Following on from the visionary Telecaster, the Stratocaster has captured the imaginations of players across generations and styles. We are joined by Ian S. Port, US bestselling author of The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock...

    Michael Sweet is welcomed back on the show to talk about his new star-studded solo album "Ten", Stryper, Washburn Guitars and his upcoming Australian acoustic tour.   Episode #119 Links Michael Sweet 2019 Australian Tour Michael Sweet - Guitar Speak Podcast #85 Michael Dolce 2019 Masterclass Tour   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at  guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episo...

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 megast...

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.   E...