The Andertons Music Podcast

The Captain Meets his Dad - aka the Admiral! In our longest Captain Meets episode yet, Peter Anderton sat down with Lee in the Andertons studio to talk about the history of the company, his inspirations as a businessman and musician, how the industry has changed over the years - and much more! In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with...

Misha Mansoor is the founder of modern metal pioneers Periphery; trendsetters of the "djent" genre. As one of the most recognised and accomplished guitarists in the game today, we were fortunate enough to catch up with "Bulb" back in 2015 during his sold-out UK clinic tour. In one of our most popular episodes of 'The Captain Meets' thus far, Lee certainly didn't hold back and asked Misha about his...

Laura Cox is one of the most exciting blues rock players around today, her playing has attracted millions of views on her YouTube channel and she tours extensively with the Laura Cox Band. Laura and the Captain sit down to discuss her guitar playing journey, finding fame on YouTube, and of course... gear. In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some qualit...

Back in 2014, the Captain sat down with blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa at the Marshall headquarters to demo and discuss the limited edition Marshall CS JTM145 amp. The guys discuss the story behind this special amp and Joe gets some blistering classic Marshall tones with Bernie Marsden's vintage 1959 Les Paul! In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some qua...

James Bay is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter, probably most well-known for his wildly popular 2014 track ‘Hold Back the River’. What you may not know however, is that James brings a serious level of guitar playing to the table too. The Captain and James hang out backstage before his sold-out show at the Hammersmith Apollo, nerding out over gear and discussing everything from early music...

Ian Thornley is the lead singer and guitarist of Candian-American rock band, Big Wreck. With riffs as powerful as his epic vocals, Ian blew us away with his playing when he dropped by the Andertons Studio for a chat with the Captain. In a real treat for guitar nerds, they discuss his music, gear, and have an extensive discussion about theory and technique. In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Y...

Armed with his lap steel guitar, Coodercaster and bottleneck slide, Martin Harley has carved out a distinct tone inspired by the stirring sounds of delta blues and Americana. His last two albums were recorded in Nashville, the spiritual home of American folk and country music. Alongside his own solo material, Martin has performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and Laura Marling among...

Yvette Young is one of guitar music’s rising stars. Making music both as a solo artist and with math-rock trio Covet, her unique style combines two-hand tapping with open tunings and chiming clean tones, influenced by her background as a classically-trained pianist and violinist. Yvette sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself. I...

One of Canada’s finest guitar exports, Ariel Posen combines gutsy slide playing with a masterful knowledge of harmony – the result is a uniquely expressive form of blues, with a healthy injection of jazz, country and straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. He’s also a regular on Andertons TV! Ariel sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself. In...

Brazilian guitar virtuoso Lari Basilio is a true musical genius. Combining skilful, melodic and tasteful playing, Lari has developed a unique instrumental style that has garnered appreciation and admiration from across the music world. Lari stopped by the Andertons HQ to showcase her sensational playing, while also discussing her childhood in São Paulo, why she picked up the instrument, guitar her...

The LA Daily News once described Matt Schofield using the following sentence. “In Schofield, the UK has produced the best Blues guitarist from any country in decades…head and shoulders above the herd”. Never has a few words been so accurate. Matt has justifiably been ranked alongside notable legendary players, including Peter Green and Eric Clapton – with a level of playing and talent that saw him...

This time, the Captain isn’t meeting someone known for their guitar playing ability. No, Christoph Kemper is far more influential. Getting into music as a keys player, Christoph developed his first virtual analogue synth and founded Access Music. He then moved onto guitars, inspired by digital amps. As you might guess from the name, Christoph is the founder of the company Kemper, who make the guit...

The Captain was extremely excited about this one. Old school bluesman Walter Trout is an exceptional guitarist with an ear for a big tune and an inspirational back story. He made it out of the suburbs growing up on sixties jazz and the big names in rock and roll – eventually joining rock legend John Mayall’s band. Walter Trout recovered from hardship battling drugs and alcohol, and is now over 30...

Pete Thorn is one of the most popular and respected gear demonstrators on YouTube, known for his professionalism and immensely versatile guitar playing. However, Pete is also a world-class session musician who has played with the likes of Chris Cornell, Jewel and Don Henley, with several solo albums to his name too. Originally from Edmonton, Canada, Thorn moved to Los Angeles in his late teens to...

There's far more to Mark Agnesi than just that whole "play authentic" thing (you know what we're talking about). As the General Manager at Norman's Rare Guitars for almost a decade, Agnesi made his name presenting their popular 'Guitar of the Day' YouTube series; becoming a mainstay on their well-subscribed channel. Head-hunted by Gibson in early 2019, Agnesi was appointed the company's Director o...

Tom Quayle and Martin Miller are spearheading a wave of young guitarists who are out to change the game. Combining a commitment to technique, a passion for jazz harmony and a love for the shred & fusion greats, they've forged an incredible sound that's as precise as it is dynamic.  Tom Quayle started playing at the age of 15, initially preferring rock styles before gravitating towards jazz and fus...

Dan Steinhardt and Mick Taylor have become household names in the guitar community. With their popular 'That Pedal Show' YouTube channel becoming a hub for stompbox fanatics seeking valuable insight into their favourite circuits and designs, there's actually far more to the dynamic duo than just their successful video content. While Dan is the founder of 'The GigRig' - a company that specialises i...

Steve Vai – a true living legend. With over 15 million album sold and three Grammy awards under his belt, he’s among the most decorated musicians of all time. He’s also one of the nicest people we’ve ever had the pleasure of interviewing! Sit back and enjoy over an hour of pure wisdom, from guitar practice techniques to profound life lessons – and everything in between. Vai goes into detail about...

Tora Dahle Aagård is a guitarist, singer-songwriter and Chapman artist that is making waves – not just in her native Norway, but across the music industry. She combines incredible, highly technical guitar playing with a musicality and presence that belies her 24 years of age. Tora views the guitar as not just a separate musical entity, but as an extension of her vocals. It's this unique view that...

Guitar lovers. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds and tales of the legend that is Eric Gales. In this episode of The Captain Meets, Lee sits down with this incredible blues-rock guitarist and gets deep in conversation about the players past, present and future. In this beautifully honest interview, Eric talks us through some of his more recent releases, has his first encounter with a looper peda...

Rabea has worked with Andertons for a long time now, but do we really know the man behind the afro? The baritone-wielding guitar virtuoso lets us into his crazy world of music. Growing up in Leeds with musical parents, Rabea began his musical journey as a drummer before being forced out of action and onto the guitar. Rabea slowly but surely discovered his unique blend of heavy riffing and bluesy l...

One of our most popular interviews – Dream Theater legend John Petrucci is a groundbreaking guitarist, incorporating progressive music, shred, jazz and his own unique flavour into one mindblowing band. John is still a driving member of Dream Theater, with a back catalogue of 14 albums and counting, on top of a number of side projects and guest appearances. The NY-born guitarist is one of the most...

Hailed by many as a modern blues phenomenon, Dan Patlansky is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most formidable musical exports in recent memory. His sound and style has been compared to the likes of Hendrix and SRV, but with an undeniably electrifying take on the classic blues sound. For the best part of 2 decades, Patlansky has been making a name for himself as a musical force to be reckoned wit...

Australian-American fingerstyle guitar wizard Tommy Emmanuel is something of a household name in the guitar world. Seamlessly blending jazz, folk, blues, bluegrass and country music, he's won countless awards throughout his career and is widely seen as one of the best acoustic guitarists of all time. Known for his energetic stage presence, genre-defying compositions and spellbinding rhythmic playi...

A wizard on guitar, Albert Lee is a true ‘old-time’ country and rock player with chops in the bucketloads. You might find it surprising that he’s not actually American! Albert Lee is arguably Britain’s most successful export in the genre, having worked with the Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton and Dolly Parton. Described as a man without ego by his peers and the likes of Jimmy Page and Ritchie Blackm...