Gear & Beer Show by Music Villa

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 38: Last week we featured Friedman Amps so naturally today we're showcasing some Friedman Pedals!! Watch as the fellas rundown the BE-OD Overdrive Pedal, the Golden Pearl Pedal, and the Gold-72 Wah Pedal. Let us know what you think and thanks for watching/listening!!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5E6UNCJBrow

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 37: Friedman Amps are in the house!! Today the fellas show you the difference between the 20W JJ Junior combo amp, and the Runt 50W Head and 2x12 cab. And the beer of choice today… Corona of course!JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 0:24Amps of the Week: 2:44Riff of the Week: 8:10Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vD7sPtlkGhE

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 36: It's the 70th Anniversary of the Fender Broadcaster! The fellas are so excited about this new reissue guitar, they don't even have time to introduce the beer! Enjoy some ZZ Top riffage, a tiny bit of music doc talk, and LOTS of Broadcaster!JUMP AROUND: Guitar of the Week: 1:22Riff of the Week: 10:45Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qoMGUmiZGCw

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 35: The boys are back with another riveting season of Gear & Beer… today featuring the highly anticipated Fender Acoustasonic Series. Watch as they compare the Stratocaster to the Telecaster while sipping some random fridge beers. AND, they even pick which Acoustasonic model they like best!JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 1:20Guitar(s) of the Week: 2:40Riff of the Week: 20:15

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 34: The Season Finale episode brings us holiday electric guitar packs, 6-packs, and a set-trashing grand finale ending with Blaise punching Joe… a truly action packed episode! Learn the Grinch riff and enjoy some 2019 highlights and album reviews. Please leave us a comment and let us know what you'd like to see in 2020, and thanks for watching!!JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 0:31Guitar(s) of the Week: 2:53Riff of the Week: 8:28Musical Breakthroughs: 12:00Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/NFKrQfId5uw

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 33: Today the fellas break the tradition format to give you a list of their favorite & best-selling stocking stuffer and gift ideas for the musician in your family!! Joe also breaks out a Koa Baby Taylor for a Rolling Stones riff while enjoying Bridger Brewing's Hyalite APA. Enjoy the program!JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 1:45Stocking Stuffers: 3:11Riff of the Week: 19:55WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/IodmzES3kAM

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 32: The Limited Edition (made in Japan) Fender Daybreaks have arrived! Watch as the fellas rundown the specs on the Strat & Tele while sipping the "Can't Get Enough of Your Love" Brown Ale from Bridger Brewing! Blaise shows us Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady" riff before Joe lists his favorite (streaming) music documentaries. Enjoy!JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 0:50Guitar of the Week: 3:03Riff of the Week: 7:58Musical Breakthroughs: 15:01Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uBLXotxeH8c

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 31: Joe teaches us a Meter's classic, "Cissy Strut" while sipping the "Can't Get Enough of Your Love" Brown Ale from Bridger Brewing. We also get introduced to some amazing limited edition Fender Two-Tone Thinline Telecasters in Fiesta Red and Daphne Blue and learn about the importance of rhythm while soloing. Leave us a comment, let us know what you think! Cheers and thanks for watching!JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 1:23Guitar of the Week: 4:06Riff of the Week: 8:55Musical Breakthroughs: 14:20WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/E0em0zmyoro 

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 30: Some unfamiliar guitars are thrown at Blaise and Joe, but they're pleasantly surprised by these Limited Edition Schecter's! Blaise rocks a number of riffs, but settles on ACDC's "Hells Bells" as they geek out over The Last Waltz and enjoy the Ascensionist IPA from Bridger Brewing.JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 1:23Guitar of the Week: 3:40Riff of the Week: 6:35Musical Breakthroughs: 12:41WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/F6EJHwQt8FA

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 29: The Fender Ultra Line is here, and we're VERY impressed. Joe shows us Joe Walsh's famous "Funk #49" riff and the fellas cheers to a very tasty Bobcat Brown from Bridger Brewing. What do you think of the new Fender's?? Leave us a comment and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more gear reviews and shenanigans!JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 1:50Guitar of the Week: 3:31Riff of the Week: 10:26Musical Breakthroughs: 16:54WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/n_3TYXSOijs

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 28: Blaise and Joe sample the "Abbey Hopper" Beltian IPA from Bridger Brewing while discussing the new Fender Vintera Line. We get a couple riffs this week courtesy of the Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp, and we get a lesson in keeping it simple!JUMP AROUND:Beer of the Week: 1:27Guitar of the Week: 3:12Riff of the Week: 7:16Musical Breakthroughs: 12:22Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jZf9ZTQucBc

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 27: The fellas get some sunshine on an impromptu beer run to Shine and bring back a growler of Bridger Brewing's Antilogy IPA. They test out the new PRS Roasted Maple Neck SE Custom 24's with the Riff of the Week featuring the Grateful Dead's "Estimated Prophet." They finish by geeking out over old Grateful Dead tours.Watch the Episode on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/wzBqqh7irD4

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 26: This week the fellas focus on some vintage-looking NEW Harmony Guitars while sippin' the "Jah," a hazy IPA from Bridger Brewing. Blaise shows us a "44 Blues" riff taken from "Mississippi to Mali" by Cory Harris, and Joe schools us on using Old Dogs to learn new tricks. Hope you enjoy!Beer of the Week: 3:26Guitar of the Week: 4:40Riff of the Week: 9:57Musical Breakthroughs: 16:01Outtakes: 21:01Watch episode 26 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UPNAiNIGbcs

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 25: New Season, new format, same ol' Joe & Blaise! Welcome to Gear & Beer 2.0 featuring a beer, guitar, and riff of the week… and, a new segment called "Musical Breakthroughs," this week focused on the Ken Burns "Country Music" Documentary. This episode also features Joe's summer cooler beers, a totally amazing Fender Rarities Stratocaster, some hot Eddie Cochran riffs, and multiple head injury stories!?Beer of the Week: 0:59Guitar of the Week: 5:52Riff of the Week: 10:25Musical Breakthroughs: 16:59Watch full episode on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/veeKucDCa2Q

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 24: Bozeman gig warrior, Levi Main brings a magical top hat & gig suit that bear a delicious beverage from Outlaw Brewing. They talk about his bands, his influences, and his musical upbringing. Enjoy!Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VV_ARxxdmlQ

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 23: Bozeman icon, Jake Fleming joins the show and quickly displays why he's one of the most respected musicians in the region. He's a man of many titles including producer, educator, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, student, father/husband, and overall great human. Enjoy the show!Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pFO_ny7CI0

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 22: Long-time friend of Music Villa, Tony Furtado, joins us for some acoustic slide guitar, banjo, and stories from the road. A skilled multi-instrumentalist, Tony can play the hell out of his 1944 Martin 0-17, but check out his newest songwriting muse, the cello banjo! Great guy, incredible technique, and alternative tunings for days!MORE TONY: https://www.tonyfurtado.comWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Lb0o3aHaVCY 

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 21: Arguably the shows most well-known guest to date, Corey Congilio is an instructor for True Fire, a session & touring Nashville musician, and a Clinician for Martin Guitar! He brings the fellas some tasty Plum Street Porter from Bozeman Brewing while discussing subtle, yet precise pedal tone, PRS & Gibson guitars, and a bunch of industry insider knowledge & experience!! WOW, this episode goes deep. Hope you enjoy!MORE COREY: http://coreycongilio.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rtLFh8amP6A

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 20: The guys sit down with Eastman Guitar specialist, Steve Bernstein who is a wealth of guitar & tone knowledge, but also happens to be in a rad hard rock band, Leadfoot Overdrive. He brings his very unusual rider, but gains redemption by bringing the "Blaise & Joe IPA."To watch Episode 20 on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/gHmZ8GajWK0

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 19: Joe starts the show without Blaise so he can get on the road to see Dead & Company at the Gorge. They welcome very special guest, Tim Rooney, and talk about Springsteen, the Haufbrau (yet again), and Tim's run-in with Wilco in Bozeman.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9qfR3R4czZk

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 18: The fellas welcome their first acoustic singer/songwriter, Dane Thompsen, who convinces them to give up the tea and go back to beer. They talk Haufbrau, magic shows, and everything in between on this milestone acoustic episode of Gear & Beer!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Uvs-sFe56o

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 17: Some residual energy from last episode's time-warping beverage beacon goes haywire as the fellas find themselves in a handful of predicaments before welcoming their guest, Micah from Arkheron Thodol. They talk about black metal, metal-smithing, and 12-String Custom electric guitars.Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d_wW-xedeMg

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 16: On this episode, Joe finds a beverage beacon at the pawn shop while trying to barter for his old raincoat. The device brings coffee, beer, and a surprise jazz musician named, Alex Robilotta. The show gets DEEP into guitar theory, Alex's love for jazz music, and what brought him to Bozeman in the first place. SUBSCRIBE for more Gear & Beer!!Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wrM6E9YHm18

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 15: Today's special guest, Hank Donovan (owner of Rattlesnake Cable Company), walks in on Joe & Blaise's life-coaching session but brings some amazing beer & gear! Not only is he owner/founder of a very popular cable company, but he's also in a rad rock band out of Missoula… The Magpies. Enjoy this VERY educational and entertaining episode!

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 14: Think Blaise will behave himself for the first female guest? Today the fellas welcome the lovely & talented Cole Thorne! She talks of her worldly travels and how it's inspired her writing including her wildly successful debut album, "Map Maker." They jam a couple tunes, talk of life on the road, and sip some Prickly Pears from Lewis & Clark Brewing.

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 13: What seems like a show without a guest turns into a show featuring a homeless man that Joe met at his storage unit. But behind the disguise we find another plot twist… the man turns out to be local entertainer, Keith "Zenitram" Martinez!!! He rummages through his plastic bag to find some classic noise-makers, some cheese puffs & shitty champagne, and tons of legends from Bozeman's past including his connection with The Touchers, his underground movie shop, and his new "diss-track" theme song website, makemythemesong.com.

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 12: Our guest, Izzy Espinola and his bandmate, Alan (who happens to be our service tech) get the show started after Joe & Blaise show up late. After they arrive, it's right to business with tons of Van Halen talk, some Corona Extra, classic horror movies, and some super shredding with a simple pedal setup and an EVH half stack! ROCK!!!!!!

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 11: Today, Blaise is missing so Joe goes solo with good friend, Timmy Bowers! If you're entertained by his eccentric & fun-loving personality, wait till they get to his skateboard guitars!! This episode is packed full of skate-life nostalgia, wacky noise band weirdness, and a crazy fire-goat Double Bock Lager from Wasatch Brewery in Utah. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more upcoming Gear & Beer shows!

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 10: On this milestone 10th episode, the fellas are joined by local legend, Luke Flansburg who shares some Gallatin Pale Ale from Bozeman Brewing while chatting about his favorite 80's arcade games, his 6 bands, and his quest for the perfect "Gilmour" tone for his Pink Floyd tribute band, Pinky and the Floyd. It may be our longest episode yet, but WOW - it's packed with entertainment AND tons of tone knowledge. Can you tell these guys are real life friends??!?

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 9: On today's show, special guest (Feather) appears from NOWHERE to surprise the guys with some luscious Raspberry Sour Beer. They geek out over 80's skater movies, growing up next to the Carpenters, and how he gets his punk, thrash, metal, bluegrass, folk, and blast beat worthy tones. And WOW - Feather knows music! All music, all styles, and flavors… what a great guest, right!!??

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 8: Special Guest Joel Martin brings some White Claw Spritzers to compliment his Line 6 Helix digital pedal processor and amp modeler! How do you think Joe & Blaise will react to this new-fangled technology??

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 7: Special Guest, Dan Bradner of Paige and the People's Band, Dirty Shame, and Way Station brings Guinness and talks about how he gets his "Jimi Tone," his top 5 guitar heroes, and his DJ gig at KGLT. Thanks Dan!!

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 6: Blaise does the show alone this week with very special guest, hard-rocker Mario Miner Jr. who not only ROCKS, but he makes his own guitars and amps out of some crazy unconventional materials!! He's also known as Miner Glitch Electronics… check out his gear!!

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 5: Today, the fellas welcome world influenced guitar player, Aaron Banfield to the Music Villa studios. They talk about his "super basic" pedal board, the 4 bands he's in, and sip some "Ginger Lovers" Kombucha from Dean's Zesty Booch.

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 4: Today, the fellas welcome a great Bozeman guitar player, Zach McKinley to the Music Villa studios. They talk about pedal board flare, upcoming gigs and studio time, and Zach's guitar that Joe once owned.

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 3: Electric Land's gear rundown with special guest, Dan Haywood (also known as Animosillator). Every week, we ask a special guest to bring in their gear and a special drink to share with the crew. In this episode, Dan gives us a rundown of his pedal board ("Mission Control"), talks about his bands (including new WWF inspired group, Anaconda Vice), and shares his favorite drink (brass monkeys) in green solo cups!

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 2: Today on the show, Joe & Blaise show us some crazy cool Limited Edition Road Worn Telecasters and a special guest (Joey from Ranges) shows up with some Modelo. They talk pedal boards, jazzmasters, tour dates, and more!!

Music Villa's Gear & Beer Show - Episode 1: Today we celebrate 60 years of Fender's Jazzmaster with special guest, Peter King, who saves the day by making a SUPER quick beer run. They also jam some Salamanders tunes with the new "Triple Jazzmaster."