Andy Schiller

The Listening Room: Guitar Talk

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Andy Schiller and Michael Snyder-Barker play guitar and talk about the local Southeastern Michigan Music Scene over coffee, on Sunday Mornings. They interview local musicians, who play a song and tell us about their upcoming concerts and recordings. Includes general chit-chat over music instruments, recording gear, songwriting, and a heavy dose of the philosophy that lead to the success of both the host's musical careers.

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Andy Schiller

Episodes

Episode 16: special guest Chris McGorey 30.04.2025 1:18:18

This week's guest is Chris McGorey. He fronts the band "Dog Latin". Andy and Michael interview active musicians in the Michigan scene.

Episode 15: special guest Ted Montie 29.04.2025 1:25:51

This week we welcome songwriter and author Ted Montie. He has written several novels, and dozens of songs. His unique style touches the heart. He also plays slide guitar, kazoo, and keeps it fun!

Episode 14: special guest Bluesdad 29.04.2025 1:51:20

This week we interview Bluesdad, who plays actively in the Michigan Music scene. John Cook plays harmonica and acoustic guitar, and sings the blues.

Episode 13: special guest Jonathon Gardner 29.04.2025 1:19:40

Jonathon Gardner's epic musical "The Zoe Project" is worth a listen.

Episode 12: Mike & Andy chat 29.04.2025 48:41

This week we are guest-less. Mike and Andy chat about guitars, music, songwriting, and show off pedalboards.

Episode 11: special guest Kandy Fredrick 29.04.2025 1:21:59

This week we are joined by singer/songwriter Kandy Fredrick. She performs in Michigan's active music scene.

Episode 10: special guest Milan Seth 29.04.2025 1:34:22

Milan Seth joins us in the studio. His band "Seth" plays heartfelt Folk Rock in the active Michigan Music scene.

Episode 9: special guest Steve Cherne 27.02.2025 52:47

This week Steve Cherne joins us. He is the bass player in several local bands. He also collaborates on guitar with acts from Europe. He knows a thing or two about electronics and pedals.

Episode 8: special guest Scott Fishkind 26.02.2025 1:26:38

Scott Fishkind joins us in the Listening Room. Scott has a degree in piano from Berklee College of Music. He was a Nashville musician and teacher for many years, and has recently relocated to the Southeast Michigan music scene as a singer songwriter on guitar.

Episode 7: special guest Jesus Sanchez 26.02.2025 1:17:06

Special Guest Jesus Sanchez is a local music teacher for the Tecumseh Michigan school district. He hold a degree in jazz guitar from the Univeristy of Michigan. He uses a MIDI powered guitar to play all the instruments found in a jazz quartet.

Episode 5: special guest Mike Gentry 26.02.2025 1:35:02

This week Andy and Michael interview local legend Mike Gentry. Besides attending GIT in Hollywood in the 1980s, and then working for Capital Records, Mike has a lifetime of experience on stage. He has become a great singer songwriter, and hosts many open mic nights here in Michigan.

Episode 4: Slide Cigarbox Uke & Mandolin 23.01.2025 56:28

This week Andy plays mandolin, and we take a listen to his track "Behind Those Eyes", and watch the music video. Michael plays his slide cigarbox ukulele, and we listen to one of the tracks from his album 60-2024.

Episode 3: special guest Mark Huff 23.01.2025 36:54

Andy and Michael interview local musician Mark Huff. Aside from being a great guitar player, Mark is a terriffic singer and songwriter. He's known for the band "the Stratoloungers".

Episode 2: Studios A, B, & C. A tour of our space. 23.01.2025 40:46

In Episode 2, Andy and Michael show you all the spaces in our Recording Studio.

Episode 1 in Studio C: an introduction 23.01.2025 31:41

Andy and Michael kick things off with a discussion of acoustic guitars.