The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record Collectors

Vinyl enthusiasts, music fans and Zappaphiles rejoice! Today we talk with drumming legend and all-around good guy Ralph Humphrey, a man who kept the beat and set the pace for Frank Zappa's brilliant "Apostrophe (')", "Over-Nite Sensation" and "Roxy & Elsewhere" albums. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate...

The Vinyl Guide presents to you the "Vinyl Artist Series", episodes showcasing new artists who have committed themselves to the vinyl record format. This week we present Ross Hamilton from his album "Follow Your Heart" Songs here are "Blues for Rusty Moses", "Of Course We Will (Follow Your Heart)", "Life in 3D" & "I Ain't Scared of Your Jail" Learn more on Ross Hamilton and purchase this vinyl rec...

This week Buzz Osborne aka King Buzzo, most notably from The Melvins, talks about his early days, the records that inspired him, the collectible Melvins vinyl, how to make it in the music business and his new project Crystal Fairy, featuring Teri Gender Bender from Le Butcherettes on vocals and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez from The Mars Volta and At The Drive In, alongside himself and Dale Crover. It's an...

Rudy Sarzo is living the American and Rock & Roll dream; he fled Communist Cuba, resettled into the United States and got his big break playing with Ozzy Osbourne, a referral from his friend and guitar legend Randy Rhoads. Rudy talks about this time of his life, his friendship with Ozzy and Randy, the good times, the tragic times and how he moved forward. Plus we talk with record collector Mike Va...

Steve Poltz grew up in Southern California, met Elvis, Sinatra & Liberace, learned guitar, wrote a #1 hit and continues to put in the work to hone his craft and grow as an artist. It hasn't always been easy but it sure looks like a lot of fun and today Steve tells his story, shares his songwriting process and plays a song just for the Vinyl Guide audience. Plus a record nerd news update, all in to...

Yes! Angelo Moore of Fishbone joins us to discuss his career, his records, their live show, his industry peers, his positive outlook, optimism and side projects including Brand New Step, Project N-fidelikah and more. It's a very honest interview from a guy who's seen it all and influenced many of the greats in your record collection. Listen in and enjoy! If you like records, just starting a collec...

In 1963 The Beatles were unknown in the USA and couldn't secure a record deal until Vee-Jay Records, a nearly broke Chicago-based rhythm & blues label, agreed to take them on. The next two years was an adventure in legal backflips from various record labels who were clamouring to hold onto the world's most popular band. Today Beatles expert, historian & fan Bruce Spizer takes us through that adven...

Guess who's on the show today? It's Vinny Appice, the heavy metal drumming legend who's played with everyone from Black Sabbath to to Rick Derringer to Dio to John Lennon. Today he shares his history, how he got his start, how he came to share the stage with John Lennon while still in high school, the call to join Black Sabbath, the evolution to Dio, Heaven & Hell, The Last in Line and all things...

George Clinton, architect of the P-Funk sound and the most sampled man on planet Earth, joins us today to discuss his career, his music, his legal battles, his recognition from the Smithsonian Institution, his vinyl records and yes....even his diapers. It's an episode filled with funk, plus a tutorial on some rare George Clinton records you want to keep an eye out for. If you like records, just st...

Ben Blackwell is a chief at Third Man Records, Cass Records, Official Archivist of The White Stripes, drummer of the awesome band 'The Dirtbombs' and still finds time to be obsessive about his record collection. Today he shares the details on his approach to vinyl and some behind the scenes info from the most interesting record company in the world, including how the Jack White 'Lazaretto' Ultra L...

This week we're honored to have Blues Legend Charlie Musselwhite, a man who has played with many of the great blues musicians in history. Charlie shares his history, his stories growing up in Memphis alongside Elvis & Johnny Cash, to moving to Chicago and playing in all the joints on the southside with countless blues musicians.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd...

Recently discovered tapes showcase news reports from the first hour of John Lennon's death, December 8, 1980. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube

Dave Morell has a fascinating tale about meeting John Lennon, trading records with him and taking custody of Lennon's very own Beatles 'Butcher-Cover'. Clearly the best record collecting story ever. PLUS we have a special episode coming up featuring new recordings from the night of Lennon's death, listen for more details. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a h...

We don't throw the term "legend" around too much but today is very appropriate; Keith Morris, founder & former lead singer of Black Flag, Circle Jerks and OFF! joins us to talk about his career, his music, his life, his unique perspective and of course his record collection. We go deep on this one and share information on Keith's new autobiography "My Damage", a fascinating read through his life a...

The Vinyl Guide presents to you the "Vinyl Artist Series", episodes showcasing new artists who have committed themselves to the vinyl record format. This week we present Code Elektro. Songs here are "Wolf", "Impactor", "N30n" & "Scandinavia" Learn more on Code Elektro and purchase this vinyl record at www. CodeElektro.com --------------- The Vinyl Guide podcast Web   | Facebook  | Instagram  |  Yo...

This week, we have Chris Robinson formerly of The Black Crowes and now with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood and we're talking about his history, his music and of course his massive record collection. Chris is quite the vinyl collector and can't seem to stay out of record stores while on tour. Check out the new LP "If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home By Now" available here, as well as the tour date...

Red Fang is a metal band, very heavy, catchy and never-compromising. Bryan Giles joins us to talk about the band history, their approach to making music, their new album 'Only Ghosts', their upcoming tour and of course, vinyl vinyl vinyl. Plus we just got back from Southern California with a few suitcases full of rekkids! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a h...

We're starting a new tradition today; it's the 1st Annual Vinyl Guide Holiday Gift Guide! Several record-related gift ideas for the vinyl record fan on your holiday gift list. Or for yourself if you are looking for some cool stuff. And we also talk with Mike Rawlins a guy who recently ran across some one-of-a-kind Frank Sinatra acetates once owned by Ava Gardner. It's a dream find and if you're in...

Mike Doughty is one of my favourite artists; beautiful songs, striking lyrics, melodies that stick in the head for days and he's prolific, so there's more of him to enjoy. Today he stops by The Vinyl Guide and discusses his craft as well as his new LP "The Heart Watches While the Brain Burns" available now. Plus we feature a special track for listeners of The Vinyl Guide! If you like records, just...

Holy bejeesus look who's on the show, Fat Mike from NOFX, Me First & the Gimme Gimmes and of course head honcho at Fat Wreck Chords, the famed independent punk label drops by to talk about his history, running FatWreck.com for 25+ years, shares some road stories and discusses the new NOFX Record 'First Ditch Effort'. Also included is the new NOFX track "6 Years On Dope"! If you like records, just...

Prometheus Risen is a free-flowing, no-holds-barred, in-the-moment encounter based on daredevil instincts, a shared arrangement aesthetic and mutual trust. While all the keyboard parts, Moog bass lines, ambient washes, textures, loops and huge groove playing on the kit might suggest a precisely-crafted project involving multiple layers of overdubbing and tons of post-production work, the entire al...

In 1997 Failure had it all; a growing legion of fans, a community of supportive artists and a fantastic creative effort in the album "Fantastic Planet". Then....they broke up.  Nearly 20 years later they mended fences, personally and creatively, and began the next chapter, releasing the album "The Heart is a Monster" and now touring the US and beyond. Today we talk to Kellii Scott of the band abou...

Van Halen were the most powerful band in the world in 1984, this is the story of that journey along with an in-depth discussion with album artist Margo Z Nahas. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. http://www.thevinylguide.com http...

You've seen them at yard sales, you've noticed them in 2nd hand shops, you may have actually owned or listened to them in the past, but do you know the history of the 8 track tape? It's pretty fascinating and it's thanks to innovators and businessmen like Earl 'Madman' Muntz and Bill Lear that started the personal music craze. Hear the story along with some secrets various artists his within the t...

Concrete Blonde was a phenomenal Southern California band who had great songs and lucky enough to be recognized for their work; hits like "Joey", "Heal It Up", "Caroline", "Tomorrow Wendy", "God Is a Bullet"....I could go on..... Lead singer Johnette Napolitano joins us to talk about her incredible career, the songs, the stories and why the music always needs to be the most important focus in this...