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Santa Cruz Coffee Break #95 Zoomin with Steve Haberichter Down Home Guitars

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 52:05


Steve Haberichter opens his doors at Down Home Guitars to the podcast, and he discusses his beginnings in 2008, and running the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival. Steve conveys his passion for acoustic guitars, bluegrass music, and running a customer-driven boutique guitar store. Located in Frankfort Illinois and on the web his passion is infectious and his love of the guitar just shines through. A really great chat.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 94 Zoomin' with Peter Henriksen

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 44:36


Peter Henriksen talks amps for acoustic, electric and bass guitar. Henriksen amps are the world leader in acoustic amplification and Peter tells how the company started, getting through COVID and into the future. An insightful look into what makes his amps simply the best.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 93 Zoomin'with Organic Sounds Guitars

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 56:18


santa curz guitarOrganic Sounds Select Guitars owner Larry Sogolo revisits the podcast and tells of his adventures since his last visit with us. He discusses his store, Organic Sounds Select Guitars, and his approach to equipping his customers with the right guitar. An insightful and honest exchange of the level of service required in a small retail store today. Thank you, Larry, this quote sticks with me: "I don't go to work, I go to the shop for fun".

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #92 Zoomin' with Lisa Li

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 42:41


Jazz guitarist Lisa Lu joins us to talk about her recent move from New York City to San Francisco. Lisa shares her love for guitars and the bay area music and jazz scene. Lisa is always upbeat and an amazing talent, hope you enjoy it

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 91 Zoomin' with John Thomas and the Kalamazoo Gals

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 58:32


Author, filmmaker and guitarist John Thomas talks about the book Kalamazoo Gals, his success with the documentary in the film festival circuit and being an amazing human being

SCGC #90 Richard Hoover

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 63:21


Santa Cruz Guitars are the gold standard of the boutique industry, each hand-crafted. They may appear expensive, but when you consider that the Martin guitar company just released the D-300 at $300.000 limited edition of 30, a hand-made one-of-a-kind Santa Cruz is an unbelievable value. Santa Cruz Guitars are the gold standard of the boutique industry, each hand-crafted. They may appear expensive, but when you consider that the Martin guitar company just released the D-300 at $300.000 limited edition of 30, a hand-made one-of-a-kind Santa Cruz is an unbelievable value.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #89 Zoomin' with Lloyd Baggs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 52:52


Lloyd Baggs talks about his early years building guitars and pickups for Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne, and many others. Lloyd gives us an inside look at a revolutionary new acoustic-electric guitar. Lloyd is always insightful and fun. More info on the guitar and L.R Baggs pickups here: https://www.lrbaggs.com

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 88 Zoomin' with Teja Gerken and Doug Young

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 48:42


Fingerstyle guitarists Teja Gerken and Doug Young talk about their upcoming release, "The River Is Wide". They also discuss how the record was formulated and a very interesting bit about recording and working remotely. Here's a couple of links, to a pair of projects during COVID where they worked from three different locations. One link with Maurice Tani: https://youtu.be/tDMXRnrNngw And one with expodcast guest Charlie Rauh and Benjamin Guilet: https://youtu.be/pbmoutazFJg Hope you enjoy this informational and fun podcast.

Santa Cruz Break #87 Zoomin' with Eric Skye

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 45:01


Guitarist, producer, and engineer Eric Sky talks about recording and producing acoustic, his possible return to jazz guitar this year, and upcoming projects. An uplifting podcast about new ideas for a new year. A wonderful listen. Here's a recent project of Eric's, of course you can catch up fully at erickskyre.com

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #86 Zoomin' with Richard Hoover and Brenda Martinez

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 66:15


Richard Hoover and Brenda Martinez of Santa Cruz Guitar Company discuss the upcoming guitars being prepared for the January NAMM Convention in Anaheim, CA 2025. Richard also discussed company values and introduced Brenda as SCGC's Sales Manager, she also manages the shop. I hope you enjoy this talk with Richard

Santa Cruz Foffee Break # 85 Zoomin' with Brandon Lee Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 40:14


Emmy-winning guitarist and producer Brandon Lee Adams discusses the upcoming 3rd season of Life of a Musician, now in 21 states and all major markets on the PBS network. Brandon also discusses a very special Santa Cruz Guitar that he is selling and donating 20% of the proceeds to Hurricane Helene relief in Ashville North Carolina see info here: https://godspitcrew.org A great interview with a fantastic bluegrass guitarist and fine human being.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #84 Paul Prokop

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 40:14


Guitarist Paul Prokop talks about how his videos came about during the Pandemic to try to relieve some of his temas stresses. These turned into magic with his use of rhythm and a well-developed personal style. Paul explains his recording method, energy transference, and how Band-Aids fit into the picture. A fun and information-filled 45 minutes. Check out Pauls work here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@paulprokop6158

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #83 Adam Traum 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 47:26


Adam Traum is an interpreter of traditional roots music and draws on those styles in his songwriting as well as the covers he chooses. He cross-pollinates Americana genres, blending folk, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly and country-blues music with an occasional jazz chord. When Traum performs he brings a warmth to the stage and puts on a well-polished show, whether he is playing as a solo artist at an intimate house concert or for a festival crowd backed by his potent band. Adam's influences include Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, John Hiatt, Steve Earle, Mississippi John Hurt and Rev. Gary Davis, to name a few. Traum gigs and teaches throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally. He has instructional guitar, ukulele and mandolin lessons on Homespun Music Instruction. In this podcast Adam talks about the loss of his father, Musician and innovator Happy Traum, find out more about Adam Here: https://www.homespun.com https://www.adamtraumguitar.com

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 82 Zoomin' with Ventana Siurfboards

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 48:03


Join Richard Hoover and Brenda Martinez as they speak with Martijn and David Dennis, and they discuss a collaboration and the creation of a matching surfboard and guitar. Ventana surfboards use only reclaimed materials. The partnership includes using part of John Steinbeck's Western Flyer skiff. A very uplifting and informative podcast with a few surprises. I encourage you to visit their web site and learn more about this exciting partner of SCGC http://ventanasurfboards.com

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #81 Zoomin' with Dave Murray

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 59:10


What an inspirational podcast. Dave talks about establishing a luthier school in Tibet and all the good things that go along with it. Please check out these links and support them if you can, sorry for this long link, it's worth it! https://www.joynbags.com on Google Search Dehradun guitars

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #80 Zoomin' with Richard Hoover

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 54:32


Richard Hoover of Santa Cruz Guitar Company talks about a new supply of reclaimed redwood for tops called " The Great Notion". Hear why! Get a glimpse at the new exhibit at the California Museum in Sacramento, and also a look forward at the upcoming Fretboard Journal Summit.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #79 Zoomin' With Tim Penn 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 58:54


Tim Penn, the new Global Director of Sales, Marketing and Artist Relations for Santa Cruz Guitar Company, talks about his previous work experience and what brought him to Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Let's welcome Tim!

SCGC #78 Zoomin' With Alex King

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 50:46


Guitarist Alex King of the band Sicard Hollow talks about bluegrass guitar, his inspiration Tony Rice and growing as a writer and performer. Inspirational for sure, this 29 year old is making the Bluegrass Scene his own. I love this interview personally. Here's where you can find out more about Alex and the band, enjoy https://www.sicardhollow.com

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #77 Zoomin' with Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 58:32


William Eaton and Bart Applewhite of Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery talk about the origin story, inspiring students and past students working in the guitar industry. You'l be shocked at the big names that have gone through the program. A delightful interview with people who respect and teach craftsmanship and respect for the world of wood, don't miss this one, you'll smile at the end

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 76 Zoomin' with Joe Glaser

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 48:05


Nashville's #1 repair man and innovator Joe Glaser shares his deep understanding of guitars and how they work. Joe holds several patents along with having the best players in Nashville in his stable. Joe also brought the first PLEK machine to the United States and he talks about how this incredible devise has changed throughout the years. A deep think and a genuinely fine human being, don't miss this one. You can contact Joe here https://www.glaserbender.com/contact

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #75 Zoomin' With Richard Hoover & Rick Barto String Q&A 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 60:18


Richard Hoover and Rick Bart of Santa Cruz Guitar Company, clear out the misconceptions of their revolutionary groundbreaking design. This is a master class in string tension and construction.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #74 Zoomin' with John Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 80:18


Guitarist and Author John Thomas gives us the truth on what really happened with Gibson Guitar Company and World War II. John the author of Kalamazoo Gals set's the record straight on what really happened. John is THE authority on wartime acoustics, this is a must watch/hear podcast. A little bad language and a lot of laughs.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #73 Zoomin' with Richard Hoover and Redwood

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 51:21


Richard Hoover describes the properties of Redwood in this one of a kind podcast

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #72 Zoomin' with Brandon Lee Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 34:09


Brandon Lee Adams Producer and participant in the Award winning PBS Series LIFE OF A MUSICIAN talks about how it all came together, producing Season 2 and how he is preparing for Season 3. Call Your Local PBS Station and demand they show this fine work. Brandon also talks about his upcoming album going into he studio in September.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 71 Zoomin' with Lloyd Baggs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 67:42


Lloyd Baggs of LR Baggs company talks about his personal history and innovative acoustic guitar pickup design. From his first guitar commission by Ry Cooder to the new Hi-Fi pickup Lloyd has been an industry leader for a long time.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #70 Cruzin' with Teja Gerken

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 54:53


Teja Gerken, the most connected man in the world of Acoustic Guitar talks about his new CD "Test Of Time", NAMM, resonator guitars and his work with Peghead Nation

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #69 Zoomin' with Sonia Disappear Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 41:52


Returning guest talks about songwriting and personal growth 2-18-24 has been declared International Disappear Fear Day, Sonia asks the question "What would you do if you were't afraid."

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #68 Zoomin' with Matt Chulka from Eddie's

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 50:07


Matt Chulka talks about his love of acoustic guitars and the challenges sand rewards of getting a customer a great instrument.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #67 Zoomin' with Richard Hoover

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 48:08


Richard Hoover of Santa Cruz Guitars talks about building guitars which are the accumulation of 55 years of experience. A Memorable podcast by one of the true giants of the instrument world.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 66 Zoomin' Nat Keefe 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 57:30


Nat Keefe of "Hot Buttered Rum" gives us an update on the band, his personal projects and holding down the gig at Giants Stadium signing the National Anthem He talks about how Western African music has influenced his life and his music.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #65 Zoomin' with Billy Litz 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 59:59


Multi-instrumentalist Billy Liz with the band Hustle Souls talks about how he came to music and the process of writing a song. Hustle Souls is a new and unique sound, truly American music

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #64 Aaron Lucas

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 65:29


Aaron Lucas discusses the path to developing a new tonewood for musical instruments. A captivating podcast

#63 Zoomin' With Richard Hoover And The FBJ Conference

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 48:08


Richard Hoover of Santa Cruz Guitar Company talks about his recent trip to Chicago for the Fretboard Journal conference and some very special wood and guitars that are in the works.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break # 62 Zoomin' with Skip Ewing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 57:21


Guitarist, band leader, horse and award winning song writer gives us an inside view of his career, new projects and his love of horses. A very informative interview with one of Country Music's stars.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #61 Zoomin' with BJ Golden

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 42:57


Multi-instrumentalist BJ Golden talks about playing classical music on a baritone guitar and his personal growth as a touring musician

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #60 Zoomin' with Josh Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 53:47


Josh Martin, a rising star in the country bluegrass and songwriting world, talks about growing up and making music, his time spent in Nashville and the creation of his new Super Group Wood Box Hero's. Josh contributed to Willie Nelson's latest album, "Bluegrass" and wrote the platinum single "Ain't Worth the Whisky". Check ut more of Josh here: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/josh-martin-mn0003224003/biography

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #59 Zoomin' with Brandon Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 36:58


Guitarist and Television producer Brandon Adams takes time out of a very busy schedule to talk guitars and his upcoming Emmy nomination. A great chat with an emerging artist.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #58 Zoomin' with Matt McGlynn Roswell Pro Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 69:40


Matt from Roswell Pro Audio gives a master class in microphones and home recording

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #57

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 50:35


Catfish Keith talks about world travels and his life dedicated to the blues

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #56 Zoomin' w/ Richard Hoover & Rick Barto

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 62:01


Richard Hoover and Rick Barto of Santa Cruz Guitar Company talk about the revolution in guitar strings and how SCGC is leading the way.

Santa cruz Coffee Break #55 Zoomin' with Rhett Henry Baxter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 46:56


Rhett Henry Baxter of Whitefish Montana talks about breaking in as a songwriter, getting a band together and ordering a new SCGC guitar.

Santa Cruz Coffe Break #54 Zoomin' with Eric Skye- Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 72:27


Guitarist and producer Eric Skye talks about his practice routine

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #53 Zoomin' with Will Kahn

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 85:58


Will Kahn from Santa Cruz Guitar Company takes us into the depths of superior home recording

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Santa Cruz Coffee Break #52 Home Recording with Eric Skye

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 71:19


Musician and Producer Eric Skye talks about what you need for quality home recording. This is a fantastic overview of the process and the tools.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #51 Zoomin' with Charmed Life Picks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 43:57


Scott Member owner of Charmed Life Picks talks about pick construction and materials

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #50 Zoomin' with Issac Jang

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 49:23


Custom guitar builder and luthier Issac Hang talks about becoming a luthier and his love of wood and tools. Issac spent ten years working under luthier Kathy Wingert. Issac shop is located in Los Angeles, Ca. See his work here https://www.isaacjangguitars.com

SCGC #49 Zoomin' With Organic Sounds Select Guitars

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 43:44


Larry Sogolow talks about his involvement with Santa Cruz Guitars and the challenge of opening a new brick and mortar store.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #48 Zoomin' with Richard Hoover & Adam Traum

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 56:42


Richard Hoover of Santa Cruz Guitar Company and songwriter, performer, producer Adam Traum talk about Adam's new Custom HT-13. Adam also shares about his new Homespun video lesson on knowing the neck on your guitar.

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #47 Zoomin' with John Stubbings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 100:16


Author and guitarist John Stubbings discusses the development of folk music and the guitar in England

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #46 Zoomin' with Brandon Lee Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 66:42


"I don't ever want to miss another opportunity again" Bluegrass guitar wizard Brandon Lee Adams talks about how COVID changed his life and his commitment to bringing his music into the world. Brandon's next project is a PBS series "The Life of a musician" coming next year. We hope you enjoy this up and coming artist, we're proud to present him here. Find out more about Brandon here: https://brandonleeadamsmusic.org/home

Santa Cruz Coffee Break #44 Zoomin' With Richard And Will Kahn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 71:12


Richard Hoover introduces us to Will Kahn, he talks about the most recent NAMM show and tells us about some great projects in the works

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