Nashville Guitar Store Podcast

Will McFarlane is a member of the Musician's Hall of Fame. He spent six years playing guitar with Bonnie Raitt, from 1974 to 1980. McFarlane left Raitt to move to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, playing on records for Bobby Blue Bland, Little Milton, Etta James and Johnnie Taylor as part of the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.

In this episode we sit down with Nashville music scene veteran, Chris Rodriguez. His debut album, Beggar's Paradise, was released by Sony in 1999, by which time he had collaborated on projects with country and CCM acts such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Wynonna Judd, and Shania Twain. Chris continues to be in demand as a session musician with other artists on the Nashville scene, such as Kenny Rogers, Kenny Loggins, and LeAnn Womack.

Dave Pomeroy has been on the cutting edge of Nashville's music scene for nearly 40 years as a bassist, bandleader, and producer. From 1980 to 1994, Pomeroy toured and recorded with country music legend Don Williams, and has since performed live with Steve Winwood, John Fogerty, Willie Nelson, Peter Frampton, Mose Allison, and many other major artists. As a studio musician, Pomeroy has played bass on more than 500 albums, including six Grammy winning recordings

Dave Cleveland has established himself as one of the world’s premier guitarists, having recorded and toured with a “Who’s Who” of top artists, including Steven Curtis Chapman, Point of Grace, Michael W. Smith, Twila Paris, 4 Him, Crystal Lewis, Michael O’Brien, Cindy Morgan, Anointed, Russ Taff, Steve Green, Wes King and Out Of The Grey,

"World-class guitarist" doesn't do Gordon Kennedy justice. A multi-Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer, he is a visionary at the forefront of Nashville’s music community. He has co-written "Change The World" for Eric Clapton that won "Song of the Year" at the 1997 Grammys, among many others for artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks, and Alison Krauss.

Musicians Hall of Famer, Jimmy Capps, has a resume a mile long. Capps can be heard on classic songs like "Stand By Your Man," "The Gambler," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "Amarillo By Morning," "Elvira," and "Here In The Real World." As prolific as they come, at one time, Jimmy averaged 520 recording sessions a year.

Legendary bassist, Mike Brinardello, has played with Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Lynard Skynard, Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Jewel, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Billy Ray Cyrus, among many others!

Tenured bassist, Randy Smith, is currently on tour with Lorrie Morgan. He's had gigs with Lee Ann Womack, Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood, Larry Carlton, and Daryle Singletary, among others.

Bassist, Jaymi "Pinkbassman" Millard, is currently on tour with Mark Slaughter Band, Evership, and Broken Walls.

Mark Lee Townsend is known best as guitarist for the Christian rock band dc Talk. Townsend's career started as a member, singer, guitarist and songwriter for the pop and Christian band Bash 'N The Code from 1986 through 1991.

A tenured guitar play in the Nashville music scene, Chris Cottros has worked with Lori Morgan, Lili McCann, Lee Ann Womack, Jo Dee Messina, Terri Clark, Mindy McCready, Percy Sledge, and Engelbert Humperdinck, among others.

A renowned guitarist and producer with four Grammy nominations to his credit, Denny Jiosa has worked with the likes of Phil Keaggy, Yolanda Adams, Bobby Hebb, Kirk Whalum, Chester Thomson, and Crystal Gayle, to name a few.

Jim Becker's philosophy on using effects, advice for self taught players, and the guitar that just wouldn’t burn.

Galen Crew talks about his songwriting process, working with legends, finding the perfect studio gear, and going viral in China.

In this episode guitarist, Roger Eaton, talks about his setup on stage and in studio, what he looks for in a session player, and what it's like to be on stage with some of country music's all time greats.

Accomplished guitarist, Greg Hagan, has played for the likes of Little Big Town, Jordan Sparks, Mat Kearney, Mandisa, and Avalon.

Journeyman guitarist, songwriter and producer Tom Hemby is longtime Nashville backing and session musician who also sustains his own solo career. He's played with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Vince Gill, Wynonna, John Secada, just to name a few.

Nashville Guitar Store owner sits live in studio for a guitar round table discussion with Rudy Gatlin, Greg Hall, and Paul Aldridge.

Stryper bassist, Tim Gaines, talks about the rise to fame as part of one of the iconic rock bands of the 80s, and the evolution of his career over the last 3 decades.

Teddy Richards has performed with Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Natalie Cole, Joe Cocker, Nelly Furtado, and he's opened for Seal and INXS, among others.

Todd Woolsey has played with Tanya Tucker, Tracy Lawrence, Lori Morgan, Colin Ray, Trick Pony, Pam Tillis, and Lee Ann Womack.

John Foster discusses his work with the Beach Boys, Charlie Daniels, and others, as well as his own solo career.