Amps & Axes Podcast

Enjoy some Best OF while we are retooling the show...   Hello AaA Fans and Happy 2017. Welcome to yet another installment in the adventure we call Amps and Axes. In this episode, the guys begin by touching base on the New Year's Eve debacle by some singer named Mariah Carey. They would not normally bring up such a blunder unless a musician was involved but there is a local tie to the event. We'll hear firsthand from Ms. Meredith Marx, whose father is the owner of MSI, the international sound company that has done this event for the past 17 years. Then it's on to the guest of the week. This man is an incredible player in his own right, but if that wasn't enough, he is also one of the most comical product demo artists on the planet whose humor translates through his incredible playing style, so buckle up and enjoy the ride with the Gristle Man himself, Mr Greg Koch. Enjoy!!

Welcome fans of the 'Cast to what will be the last installment of the weekly Podcast called Amps and Axes. In this episode the guys bring you a player whose first CD release was recorded "Live" when he was the ripe old age of eleven! Shortly after, he was discovered by a blues legend and, well, it was onward and upward from there. Please put yourself in your proper Podcast frame of mind and help us welcome one last guest to the weekly Amps and Axes show, Mr Erik Steckel. Enjoy and THANK YOU!

Good day 'CastFans and welcome to another day in the world of the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys are gonna' take you to school. Well, not literally, but they're going to bring you a guest who had been involved with many of the big record companies, when the music biz was flourishing, contracts were being signed and yes, physical product was actually being produced. After the decline and fall of the record civilization, he decided to start a very cool music school. The school not only exposes and teaches music ti kids, but goes in a couple new and exciting directions for them. Listen up class and please welcome to the show Mr Jim Chambers. Enjoy!

Hello there 'Cast Fans and thank you for checking out yet another offering from the one and only Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys bring you the last, but certainly not the least, member of the band Wayland. Hailing from his home town of Wayland, Michigan, he is the 6 string driving force behind the band, so pour a beverage, insert the ear buds or whatever you do to prep for listening and welcome to the show Mr Phil Vilenski. Enjoy!

Greetings people of the 'Cast World and welcome to yet another story-filled edition of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, the guys bring you not a player or manufacturer or tech, etc..., they bring you the relative of one. She is the daughter of a fantastic player whose playing style was truly one of a kind and someone who unfortunately left us far too young. If you don't know his name, you should do a bit of homework and then settle in and please help us welcome the daughter of guitarist extraordinaire Lenny Breau, Ms Emily Hughes. Enjoy!

Greetings to you, Podcast Public and welcome to yet another offering from the guys behind one of the best "cast's on the web, Amps and Axes. In this installment, the guys bring you a little pizzazz. No, they don't get all flashy and stuff, they bring you the funny and all around nice guy bass player from the band Wayland, Mr Dean Pizzazz. Enjoy!

Hello fans of the cast, this week is Geek Week for Mick. We have what some would consider one of the top guitar builders in the business Mr. Dave McNaught from McNaught Guitars. The discussion gets crazy at times so hang on to your seats because the ride may be a little bumpy.

Greetings fans of the 'Cast and welcome to yet another installment of your favorite Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, the guys bring you neither an amp maker nor an axe wielder, but someone who plays an instrument called the Drums! Hailing from Georgia, you'll find he has a pretty well known father and previously had his own namesake band, but now pounds the kit in a band that certainly has high expectations. Find your favorite 'cast listening environment and please welcome drummer for the band Wayland, Mr Nigel Dupree. Enjoy!

Welcome back our friends to the show that... begins and ends once a week. That's right, it's your Amps and Axes Podcast. This week the guys bring you a guitarist, singer, songwriter who works a good deal in the soundtrack industry as well as recording solo releases and being a member of the band Batfarm. She is also involved in the charity organization "Wear Your Music" Foundation. A pretty busy girl indeed, so hit the Play button and please welcome to the show Ms. Alexx Calise. Enjoy!

Greetings Podcast Aficionados and welcome to your most favorite 'cast, Amps and Axes. This week the guys bring you guitarist and front man for a band that is full of that old school Rock-N-Roll. Their new release "Rinse and Repeat" is available now, so get ready to hear from the energetic front man of the band Wayland, Mr Mitch Arnold. Enjoy!

Greetings 'Cast Fans and welcome back to the most fun and informative source of musical infotainment in 'CastLand, your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys bring you a guitarist who you will probably not see on many stages, but you've heard more times than you know. He has his own studio in the LA area where he is surrounded by a plethora of real tube amps accessible with the push of a button from his captains chair, so settle back in your own cockpit and welcome session man and great guitarist, Mr Tim Pierce. Enjoy!

Greetings Fans-O-The-'Cast and welcome to yet another weekly pleasure that is your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys speak with another member of a band whose guitarist was on this very show a couple weeks ago. This week's guest spent some time on the road with the one and only Seal and now is the primary singer/songwriter for his current band, Honeyjack. Pour yourself a shot of Jack, or Jack Honey as the case may be, or whatever libation you choose and welcome front man and guitarist, Mr Mark Summerlin. Enjoy!

Welcome CastFans to another episode in the ongoing musical journey that is your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this offering, the guys bring you a guitarist who started his musical endeavors at a very early age. Currently a Nashville resident by way of his LA education, his playing forte' falls under the very large Jazz umbrella. He is about to release his new CD which is certainly not the typical Nashville offering and is even a bit of a departure for him! Don your ear buds, grab a glass of wine (or whatever your libation of choice) and please welcome Mr Denny Jiosa. Enjoy!!

Greetings Cast-a-Holics and thanks for returning to your 'Cast of choice, our Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys bring to you a guitarist who, due to a change in location, picked up a T-style guitar and decided to trade in his sweep pickin' for chicken pickin'. He can also show You how to do it via his RutBusting guitar site, so find your favorite 'cast listening environment and welcome guitarist for Honeyjack and The Uncrowned Kings, Mr TJ Scarlett. Enjoy!

Welcome back 'CastFans to the best musical podcast on the interweb; Amps and Axes. In this episode, the guys bring you someone in the music industry that started out as a guitarist, then decided less was more and gravitated to the bass. That led him to a preferred string company, then to the Artist side of the company and then... well, you'll just have to listen for yourself. Find your favorite 'Cast environment, add whatever pleasantry you wish and welcome man of many hats at GHS and Roctron, Mr Jonathan Moody. Enjoy!

Hello 'CastFans and welcome to yet another musical journey provided to you by your friends at Amps and Axes. In this podcast installment, the guys bring you a bassist who is a transplant from Sweden and decided to move to LA to live the dream... which he did. Finding himself in bands such as Lizzy Borden and Steelheart, he has been a long time bassist for George Lynch and has now become involved in a charity responsible for giving kids the ability to become involved in music, which is an extremely important need now-a-days. Find your comfortable podcast environment and help us welcome Bassist and great guy, Marten Andersson. Enjoy!

Hello 'CastFans and welcome to the best place to hear firsthand the inside story from the people involved in the Wonderful World of Music; The Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys bring you a guitarist from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area who found musical success early and then experience the fall of the record business. He's back with a new band that we think you'll enjoy, so get ready to hear from the guitarist and founder of Silvertide and now his new band Underground Thieves, Mr Nick Perri. Enjoy!

Greetings Fans of the Cast and welcome to the show that brings you inside all that is the world of music. In this episode, the guys bring you someone who was such a fan of the guitars being produced by this designer that he eventually wound up owning the company. So hit play and help us welcome the owner of Reverend Guitars, Mr Ken Haas. Enjoy!

Hello again 'CastFans and welcome to another episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys bring you the owner of a business that started from filling a need for friends and other musicians. While he himself is a drummer (we like them too!) he builds for people who need to plug in and be amplified. Enter your favorite 'cast listening environment and welcome the owner of Tsunami Cables, Mr Keith Stixx. Enjoy!

Shalom 'CastFans and welcome to the worldwide wonder that is your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this adventure, the guys bring you a guitarist from a Chicago based band that was formed by the guitarist and saxophonist in Israel. The duo moved to Chicago, met up with a drummer formerly with the Pat Metheny Group, added a bassist and continued under the name they began with in Israel. Find your Happy'Cast place and listen to the whole international story of the band Marbin as told by guitarist Dani Rabin. Enjoy!

Welcome back 'CastFans and thanks for supporting the best damn Podcast on the Interweb; Amps and Axes! In this installment the guys bring back a prior guest from way back to find out what he's been up to lately. From touring both Nationally and Internationally, as well as instructional content, he's always moving forward, so find your Happy'Cast place and welcome back to the show Mr Carl Verheyen. Enjoy!

Howdy 'CastFans and welcome back to another chapter in the adventures of your Amps and Axes Podcast. This episodic adventure takes us to the second biggest state in the US, a little place called Texas. It's known for its own style of blues music and has spawned at least one or two stellar guitar playing examples for sure! Today's guest continues in that tradition and has won a couple ETX music awards for her blues playing. A very nice accomplishment indeed, especially considering her age, so y'all get ready to hear from our guitar slingin' guest of the week, Ms Ally Venable. Enjoy!

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Cast Fans and welcome to yet another installment of the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys bring you the third player of this all girl band Ms. Courtney Cox from the Iron Maidens. During her interview we of course find out her history in the music business but we also here about her gear… Friedman Amps and pedals along with Caparison Guitars. Our Sponsores: Amazon Audible Advance Auto Bark Box Vroom

Creole greetings Fans and welcome to yet another installment in the continuum that is your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys bring you a soulful six-string slinger from NoLa. He has played with such luminaries as The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Aaron Neville and commands the stage with his own band. He is currently out on tour in support of his latest release, so grab a beignet and coffee, or your drink of choice, and please welcome Mr Jamie McLean. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

Greetings 'Cast-Lovers and welcome to the best place in 'Castland; your Amps and Axes Podcast. Every week, the guys try to bring you "The Story" and this week is no exception. In this installment they bring to you a legendary guitarist who first made his mark with a style that defied definition in a band that was unlike any other, running the gamut from chicken pickin' to prog. He then went on to fill the shoes of another guitar icon, putting his own spin on things and in between, a short stint with another iconic band. Wow! So do what you do to get in your 'cast environment and please help us welcome guitarist and founding member of The Dixie Dregs and the iconic Deep Purple, Mr Steve Morse. Enjoy!

Greetings 'CastFans and welcome to yet another episodic adventure in Amps and Axes land. In this installment the guys decide to bang on the drum. Well, not really, but it's a first for the show. This week they bring you someone that started on the guitar but gravitated to a different instrument, so perch yourself on your podcast throne and please welcome drummer for Lou Gramm, Mr Rob Mount. Enjoy!

Hello Amps and Axes fans. This week the guys bring you a repeat of an interview they did back in October of 2016. They do this as a tribute to a man that was at the helm of THE most influential guitar magazine, at a time when guitar was King. A magazine that influenced all that came after it. The episode is preceded by many who have contacted us with their own personal tributes to the man, so please help us remember and pay respect to the past editor of Guitar Player Magazine and an author of books that became bibles of the guitar world, Mr, Tom Wheeler. RIP Tom and thanks for all you did.

Greetings enjoyers of the 'cast world and welcome to the coolest one around, your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this week's offering the guys bring you some Rock N Roll Royalty. His band was among the Royalty of Southern Rock in the days when bands played Loud N Proud. Having eventually moved on from that band, he has occupied one of the guitar spots in THE biggest Southern Rock band for quite some time now, a band who are finally coming to the end of their road. That said, it's doubtful he's slowing down any time soon, so pop a cold one or pour a shot of Jack if you're so inclined and please welcome founding member of the original Blackfoot and guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mr Rickey Medlocke. Enjoy!

Greetings listeners and welcome to yet another infotaining installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. This week the guys are just back from the huge music trade show known as NAMM, so they bring back with them NAMMonia and other wonderful germs, as well as some ranting and oh yeah, a few nice words about some people and gear. Enter your Podcast listening environment and get ready for a little Jeff and Mick. Enjoy!

Greetings Podcastonians and welcome to the infotainment vehicle that is your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, the guys bring you a guitarist that hails from Southwest Florida, via LA, via Massachusetts. Being reared on vintage Rock N Roll via Aerosmith, Boston and later Extreme, primed him for his arrival in Florida and his eventual meeting with a classic rock icon who was resurrecting his old band's moniker. Place yourself in your favorite Podcast environment and please help us welcome guitarist and vocalist for the New Blackfoot, Mr Tim Rossi. Enjoy!

Hey Hey 'CastFans and welcome to another offering in the episodic adventure known as Amps and Axes. In this installment the guys bring you a guitarist/singer/songwriter that has toured the world multiple times with a band that was a radio mainstay in the mid ,90's and early 2000's. Taking a bit of a hiatus so that their front man could become a ubiquitous radio voice as well, the group reunited to record yet another release in 2012. They recently completed their Brief History of Everything tour with The Counting Crows, so even if you have a Disease, feel Unwell, or it's 3AM, turn down the Bright Lights, find your happy place and please welcome, from Matchbox Twenty, Mr Kyle Cook. Enjoy!

Hello 'Cast-a-holics and welcome to another dose of your favorite audio imbibe-ment, the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys bring back a previous guest. A guru of the stomp; a master of the pedal-mod; someone who knows just what your pedal needs. He has also had some pretty cool build agreements to build some very unusual pedal-type devices, so please welcome back the man that puts his name on things you step on, Mr Johnny Balmer of Alchemy Audio. Enjoy.

Happy New Year 'CastFans and welcome to another year with your favorite audio entertainment, the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this first-of-the-year installment, the guys bring you a guitarist based in Santa Barbara, California. With the Blues as his forte', he has recorded with numerous performers as well as toured and recorded with none other than Alan Parsons. He has just released his new album titled Dream Train, so pick a seat on the train and please welcome Mr Alastair Greene. Enjoy!

G'day Mate and welcome to another world wide adventure in the travels of Amps and Axes. in this episode the guys bring you a bass player/vocalist who, while not being indigenous to the band's home country of Australia, he has been a member of the band (in one form or another) since 1980. Originally hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, he moved to Los Angeles where he wound up playing with Jim Messina prior to securing a spot in his current band, so find your favorite happy Podcast place and help us welcome vocalist and bassist for the Little River Band, Mr Wayne Nelson. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas 'CastFans and welcome to yet another explorative episode in the world of Amps and Axes. In this installment, the guys bring you a player who more than qualifies as an elder-statesman in the music we know as The Blues. Coming up in Chicago, he befriended and shared stages with Blues legends like Otis Rush, Magic Sam and Muddy Waters. Making his own mark on the music scene with his upside-down, left-handed- strung right handed style of playing, he has toured the world, so please help us welcome Chicago Blues legend and Alligator recording artist , Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater. Enjoy!

Greetings Podcast fans and welcome to the next adventure in the land of Amps and Axes. This episode is a pedal Podcast. No, not a podcast pedal (although that would be cool!), but a podcast About pedals! This week the guys bring you someone who has been in the guitar effects pedal game for quite a while, so grab your nine volt and please welcome the owner and designer at Wampler Pedals, Mr Brian Wampler. Enjoy!

Greetings 'castfans and welcome to the ongoing adventures of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, we have a guest that hails from the Great White North, although with the internet he can entertain fans all over the world... and that's exactly what he does. With hundreds of thousands of hits on his videos, he puts his own shred-spins on some popular material, so find your comfy podcast spot and buckle up for Mr Cole Rolland. Enjoy!

Greetings 'CastFans and welcome to the continuing Amps and Axes journey. In this installment, the guys bring you a player, originally from Texas and transplanted to LA. She made her way on to the Metal scene and is a player who is so visible in the scene that she now has her own signature Schecter guitar. Performing with such bands as Before the Mourning and Femme Fatale, she was also part of the worlds only Iron Maiden tribute band, The Iron Madens, so find your Happy 'Cast Place and get ready to welcome guitarist Ms Nikki Stringfield. Enjoy!

Greetings 'Cast Fans and welcome to the Thanksgiving installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, the guys bring you turkey and gravy... no wait, that's not right. Sorry, too much pumpkin vodka. They bring you a guitarist from the Boston area who has found his way into the soundtrack world, scoring movies and video games. He also posts videos covering things like John Petrucci solos... just because he can, so grab your favorite pumpkin beverage and please welcome Mr Alex Campbell. Enjoy!!

Welcome back 'CastFans to yet another international installment of your favorite Podcast, Amps and Axes. In this episode, the guys once again reach across the pond to speak with a player that, at the age most of us are getting ready to go to pre-pre-school, decided to pick up a guitar. A year or two later, he became the protege' of someone whose licks he was copping... somebody named Steve. Grab a beverage, grab your guitar, or just grab a hold and enjoy the chat with a very good (and young) friend of Mr Steve Vai, Please welcome Thomas McRocklin. Cheers!!

Yassas Cast fans and welcome to another international installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys interview a guitarist who has firmly planted his feet in Metal and not only had his own band for many years now, but also landed a coveted and iconic spot in the traditional metal/rock world. Hailing from Greece, He will be wrapping up the tour with his band Firewind in his home country at the end of the year, but has also been fortunate enough to stand alongside the iconic Ozzy Osborne, replacing Zakk Wilde in Ozzy's band, so jump on the Crazy Train and help us welcome Mr Gus G. Enjoy!

Hello Castalonians and welcome to another explorious adventure in the world of Amps and Axes. In this installment we take a trip across the Pond to speak with a guitarist who is not only a solo artist with a style all his own, but also is fortunate enough to tour with a musical icon. He is an acoustic finger-style (at least that's the best description) player that has a fantastic solo show, but also tours along side Juston Hayward of The Moody Blues on Justin's solo tours. A unique player with an equally unique guitar setup, please prepare to have your acoustic perception turned upside down by Mr Mike Dawes. Enjoy!

Greetings CastFans and welcome to the best InfoTainment Cast in the world; Amps and Axes. In this installment the guys speak with a low end slinger who, like many they've interviewed, headed West to expand and improve their career in music. Being there allowed him to land a gig with an iconic figure in guitar land, which he continues to enjoy for some 20 years now, so let's hear from the man who holds down the low end for Steve Via, Mr Philip Bynoe. Enjoy!

Greetings Castaholics and welcome to the coolest Podcast in the Universe... okay, maybe just the world. In this episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast, the guys bring you a rock guitarist who has landed gigs with some huge Rock and Roll acts. Early on, founding the band Burning Rain, he has also toured with Iconic acts such as Dio and Whitesnake. Currently making music as a member of The Dead Dasies, he's a busy guy, so join us in thanking the man for taking the time to speak with us and enjoy the story behind guitarist, Mr Doug Aldrich. Enjoy!

Hello CastFans and welcome to another installment in the continuing adventure that is the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, the guys bring you a blues player that's been at the art for 20+ years now and has shared the stage with the Legends. If the names King and Guy mean anything to you, you'll definitely like this one! Get yourself into your best Blues mood and welcome for the 200th episode of Amps and Axes, Bluesmaster Joanna Connor. Enjoy! Website: http://joannaconnor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannaconnorband/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoannaConnor  

Hello 'Castaholics and welcome to yet another dose of the one and only Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, the guys take a trip into the world of fusion. And not just straight fusion, but one that takes a detour into jam-ville, so buckle up and enjoy the ride that is the band TAUK by welcoming guitarist Matt Jalbert. Enjoy!! Website: https://www.taukband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taukband Twitter: https://twitter.com/taukband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Taukband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taukband/    

Greetings CastFans and welcome to the continuing saga of your favorite Podcast, Amps and Axes. In this episode, the guys bring back a prior guest to see what's going on now and to ask him about a fantastic vocalist and guitarist he's had the pleasure to perform with. The singer has unfortunately departed this rock far too early, but Pete is still here to talk about it, so get ready to give some Loud Love to our guest of the week. Mr Pete Thorn. Enjoy!!

Mr. Sam Coulson Hiya Mates,and welcome to another ace episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys bring you a young English guitarist that's landed a very cool gig with a bloody good band of the '80's. Find your happy Podcast place, budge up and welcome Mr Sam Coulson of the band Asia. Brilliant! Website: http://samcoulson.com/uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamCoulson87 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/coulsonsam87 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samcoulsonguitar/   Please checkout our awesome sponsors to help support the show Warby Parker: warbyparkertrial.com/AAA Zipcar: www.joinzipcar.com/AAA VinylMePlease: http://joinvmp.com/aaa Quip: http://Tryquip.com/aaa Advance Auto: http://AdvanceAutoOffer.com/aaa Bark Box: http://getbarkbox.com/aaa GaneFly: http://gameflyoffer.com/aaa

G'day Podcast mates and welcome to another installment in the global world that is Amps and Axes. In this episode the guys bring you a guitarist born in Austrailia and best known in the Jazz Fusion world for his economy of sweep picking technique, which is truly phenomenal. A graduate and teacher at GIT, he has also authored books on the topic, as well as playing in phenomenal projects such as The Chick Corea Elektric Band and Return To Forever. Get ready to be swept away by our guest of the week, the one and only Mr Frank Gambale. Enjoy!! Website: http://www.frankgambale.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFrankGambale/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrankGambale YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FrankGambaleTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankgambaleofficial/ Checkout our great sponsors: ZipCar: http://www.joinzipcar.com/AAA Warby Parker: warbyparkertrial.com/AAA      

Greetings Podcast aficionados and welcome back to your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this latest installment, the guys bring you a player that originally hails from upstate New York. It turns out that there have been a few other musicians that have come out of this area, including the front man Michael now plays guitar for, so even if you're a Long Long Way From Home, this is Urgent and we're not playin' Head Games, so please help us welcome this Soul Doctor, guitarist for Lou Gramm, Mr Michael Staertow. Enjoy!   Website: http://michaelstaertow.com/   iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/michael-staertow/id6363497   CDBaby: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/staertow   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmichaelstaertow/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Staertow-42155300484/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelStaertow   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Geckorex   Checkout our great sponsors:   ZipCar: www.joinzipcar.com/AAA   Warby Parker: www.warbyparkertrial.com/AAA            

Welcome back CastFans to yet another adventure in Amps and Axes Land. In this installment of the Podcast, the guys get deep. No, not philosophical... 7 string deep. This week's player not only chuggs the 7th, but has some pretty unique sounds coming from the upper registers as well, so get ready to welcome a player who can punch you in the gut and tweak your ears, guitarist and solo instrumentalist in his current project, Berried Alive, Mr Charles Caswell. Enjoy! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HOFGcaswell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/berriedalivemn Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/113621119706723597828