The Blues Guitar Show

We're looking at some blues standards over the next couple of months on the plus podcast and we're starting with a classic tune (The Eric Clapton Version)  TABS and VIDEO: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SnA_QYaYNdZEQk2syHyrTSoPWtw4QR0-?usp=drive_link Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzspr...

In this episode I'm listing the 5 things I wish I'd known earlier in my own guitar journey.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I'm recapping the brilliant Great British Guitar Show and giving some reccomendations on guitar builders and companies I saw at the show. Cheers again to Tom and the crew for having me on and looking forward to the next one! https://medusaguitars.com/ https://www.eggle.co.uk/ https://www.adguitars.co.uk/ https://www.nottinghamcityguitars.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq161uQBFnrFhYJ0q-41S...

In this episode I'm talking with the great Amani Burnham who is a phenomenal player who has blown up in the past couple of years, his album Roots and Wings is available to stream the first few songs from on Apple Music & Spotify.  Guitar world magazine said: Blues -rock newcomer Amani Burnham’s love of full-step bends, trills and pentatonic fills leads to inevitable Jimi Hendrix compariso...

In this episode we are having a play around with an AI powered guitar amp. I know right......madness. I'm playing through the Mooer F40i Li intelligent amp and seeing what this thing can really do.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I talk with Tim Love host of the Always Getting Better Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2KYN1bRE329VreXZW0vTmy) Tim is also a guitarist and teacher who has worked with some incredible musicians and companies: BBC, P&O Cruise, The Voice, X-factor, Chesney Hawkes, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Pepper), Lee Thompson (Madness), Alabama 3, Mark Read (A1) I also work regularly for...

In this episode I sit down with Tom who runs the Great British Guitar Shows. This year he's running 4 shows in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Wales & Leicstershire.  I'll be on the live stage at the Oxfordshire and Wiltshire shows later in the year. The first show is May 24th in Oxfordshire. For info and tickets head to: https://www.greatbritishguitarshows.co.uk/ Explore an unbeatable lineu...

In this episode of The Blues Guitar Show , we break down five essential slide guitar tips every beginner needs to know . Whether you’re brand new to slide or struggling to make it sound smooth instead of scratchy, this episode will set you on the right path. You’ll learn how to choose the right slide, get better tone with proper muting, improve your intonation, and start playing slide guitar with...

Explore the electrifying story of British Blues , from post-war record collectors in the 1940s to the British Blues Explosion of the 1960s. Discover how American legends like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Chuck Berry inspired young British musicians, including The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, and The Yardbirds , who amplified, reimagined, and exported the blues back to the world. D...

In this episode I give you my top 10 tips for playing acoustic blues.  1. Learn the 12-Bar Blues Form Inside Out The 12-bar blues is the foundation. Practice it in different keys (E, A, G) until you can play it without thinking. This will make learning songs and improvising far easier. 2. Master Shuffle and Swing Rhythms Blues rhythm isn’t straight—it's felt . Work on: Shuffle feel (“da-DA, d...

Today I'm catching up with one of the best modern slide guitarists - Johan Borgh from Sweden. In this episode we talk about Johan playing with Gary Clark Jr, his tips for learning slide, his gear and his awesome new record - Island Blues.  Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, la...

Dive deep into the raw, hypnotic world of R. L. Burnside , the legendary North Mississippi hill country bluesman. From his early life on Mississippi farms to decades of regional performances, groundbreaking 1990s recordings with Fat Possum Records , collaborations with the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion , and his experimental Come On In album, we explore his guitar style, gear, live performances, and...

In this extended deep-dive, we explore the life, music, and legacy of Muddy Waters —the man who electrified the Delta blues and laid the foundation for rock ’n’ roll. From his early days on Stovall Plantation to his rise in Chicago with Chess Records, we trace his journey through iconic recordings like ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’ and ‘Mannish Boy,’ his groundbreaking performance at the 1960 Newport Jazz...

Why is the guitar tuned in such a strange way and what can we learn from it?  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In today's episode we're back talking about chord tones! I talk you through some great shaoes and approaches for adding these to your blues licks to create instantly better sounding solos.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

One of the most underrated guitarists of the 50s/60s. Bo Diddly gave us so much more than an iconic beat - in this episode I talk you through his classic song Roadrunner and talk about why hes awesome.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

We're all chasing that illusive tone! In this episode I talk you through my process of creating a solid guitar tone that I can use for playing shows. We also talk through common mistakes and what not to do!  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode we explore Digital amp modellers vs traditional amps. This is going to be a contentious one - are you team tube amp or team software  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I talk you through three great triad shapes for playing blues solos in the key of G  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I give you some useful tips for playing slide in Open G and talk you through a couple of classic Muddy Waters riffs.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I'm talking about the Oasis reunion vs the Ozzy Farewell show from last weekend. I'll be reacting to some clips and talking about testing gear in Denmark St.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode we're doing some Chuck Berry appreciation and learning a simplified version of the classic Maybellene.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I am demoing 4 different picks to see if the size, shaoe and material actually affect the sound.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

Today we are discussing the theory behind how songs are built and what role the modes have to play in that and I even demo a little Grateful Dead for ya.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I'm giving you my top 5 tips for going to a blues jam session, we cover what to learn ahead of time, what to do when you get there and why jam sessions are a great practice tool.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe