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On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom sit down with FU MANCHU guitarist Bob Balch to discuss the new releases from his bands SLOWER and BIG SCENIC NOWHERE. Balch discusses the the formation of Slower and how the lineup was conceived and tracks were picked for the doom metal supergroup. The guys discuss BSN's new album 'The Waydown' and how divers bassist/vocalist Tony Reed is when it comes to songwriting and as a studio maven. Balch gives us an update on the soon-to-be-released new double-album from FU MANCHU, collaborating with Rush's Alex Lifeson and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cmspn/message
A longtime veteran of the scene, Tony Reed has made a name for himself both in front of a live audience and behind the scenes. In addition to leading his main outfit, Mos Generator, Tony's also a driving force in Big Scenic Nowhere (along with Bob Balch from Fu Manchu, who was featured on the show last week) and has put in years of production, engineering, and mastering work on countless albums. During his chat with Dylan, Tony delves into his many other projects, as well as stealing a 45 of "Nights in White Satin" at age four, learning "Iron Man" as his first song, an appreciation for the goths, Greg Ginn's breakfast treats, why he doesn't dwell on past decisions, gets real about production work, the green origins of the band name, and dealing with the fear of rejection. Support Mos Generator and Big Scenic Nowhere, as well as Tony's other bands and solo releases and his alt-country band, Hot Spring Water. Track featured is "Stolen Ages" from Shadowlands, released in 2018. Regarding the track at the time, Tony had this to say: "This is another song that was built from a jam and was recorded the day after it was written. We ended up using two different ideas on the same theme. On the demo jam, the song changed over the course of 20 minutes and when we were reviewing the session we thought it would be cool to marry the different styles. Part one has a loose psychedelic jam style and part two has a great pushing metal boogie feel. As I am writing this paragraph I am taking a break from arranging the vocal melodies and guitar overdubs. This is the second of two songs to be arranged during session #3 in January 2018. There are quite a few ideas that we laid down to the recorder that we'll get to in the future."
While the Fu Manchu 30th (32nd?) Anniversary tour is sadly not a go, Bob Balch has been able to keep himself very occupied during these past plague years. With a recently released sophomore album from Big Scenic Nowhere, Bob and Dylan get into his long tenure with Fu and how a Del Taco order kickstarted BSN a few years ago, plus how a member of another Foo band got Bob a little headstart, recording The Action is Go at 19, when road maps were a thing, James Hetfield's golf cart luxuries, a most harrowing winter drive, and surfing with Aussie fans. Support Fu Manchu and Big Scenic Nowhere and if you need guitar lessons, Bob has been teaching them through Play This Riff for years now. Track featured is "Lavender Bleu" off The Long Morrow, available now! Also thanks to Ryan from Slightly Fuzzed Records for the sick, new episode chapter graphic! Ryan is working on getting slightly fuzzed records out the door right now, but in the meantime, check out his very own podcast!
Welcome back to the Radio Show and Playlist #169. We have the pleasure of interviewing Dan Cleary from the band Striker.Plus, we have music by the following bands:Wicked Sensation, Breed of Aggression, Howling Giant with Bob Balch, Darker Days, Kaasin, Striker, Heartline, N.A.S.H., Burial Waves, The Cheats and Flickertail Join Randy and Troy, for this and every episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, and subscribe to the show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podomatic, Podbean, and more. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Ouch, You're on my Hair is brought to you by Dirt Bag Clothing.
Welcome back to The High Way with Kyle Shutt! This week I talk with guitar guru Bob Balch from Fu Manchu all about being a road dog, all of his current projects, and making a record with Alex Lifeson. Be sure not to miss an episode by subscribing to our channel! Help us keep the show moving along by visiting our Patreon page at the link below. For a few dollars a month you can get early access to next week's episode, score some sweet merch, get a monthly guitar lesson from me, and even get a shoutout on a future episode. https://www.patreon.com/thehighway We couldn't do it without your support and we thank every one of you for listening. Listen to this episode anywhere podcasts are streaming. Support this podcast
This wee we got caught up with our good buddy Marc from Santa Cruz's own Doors To Know Where. They released a new record on 5/31 called Darkness Falls, and it's killer. We talk about recording the new record, working with Bob Balch from Fu Manchu, drinking beer, growing up in a musical surfing family that almost sounds like a Hollywood movie version of a Santa Cruz childhood, the Santa Cruz punk scene, and Marc's side gig as a teacher during a pandemic.Doors To No Wherehttps://doorstonowhere.bandcamp.com/album/darkness-fallsThis Week's SubmissionsThe Crooked Whispershttps://regainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dead-moon-nightWormlighthttps://wormlightsweblacklion.bandcamp.com/Lophiushttps://lophius.bandcamp.com/album/their-poison-our-antidoteSwamp Coffinhttps://swampcoffin.bandcamp.com/Bandcamp Curationhttps://hakunakulala.bandcamp.com/album/tewariBands! Submit one song (preferably from Bandcamp) to blyndsub@gmail.com and we'll try to cover it on another episode. Find us on social media @blyndsubmyshynz. If you like the podcast, subscribe, share it with your friend, or head over to our to watch the video version!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8QVmx1ggBQHGKln88UNwTheme song by Francis Anger RobertsLogo by Nick Fox
My guest on this episode is Bob Balch of the mighty Fu Manchu. This band came on my radar so many years ago and I had the pleasure of opening for them and seeing them on a few occasions. This band, and Bob, always deliver the goods! Be sure to check out one or all of Bob's other projects which include his online teaching website PlayThisRiffs.com, his online lessons, and Big Scenic Nowhere. I hope you enjoy this episode as much I enjoyed having the conversation! Please support Couch Riffs by leaving a 5-Star Rating and a positive review. It doesn't take long and it helps a TON! You may also support the podcast and video series with a monthly pledge of support for as little as .99/month. Pretty cheap for free! Thanks so much for listening and for your continued support. You guys are the best. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support
This week The Guitar Nerds Podcast is sponsored by Faith Guitars, Ernie Ball, Nobels Effects and Reverend Guitars Faith Guitars:Based right here in the UK, Faith Guitars are designed by British guitar luthier Patrick James Eggle, who has been hand-building guitars for decades for some of the biggest names in the business.Discover the range here and then visit one of the many UK or European retailers to try them for yourselves.If you’re in the USA or Canada, you can buy direct HERE – and by using the COUPON CODE: NERDS at checkout you can get an exclusive 10% discount.Ernie Ball:One of the most popular Ernie Ball Music Man models, the John Petrucci Majesty, is being welcomed with 4 brand-new, striking finishes. Now offered in Pink Sand, Red Phoenix, Smoked Pearl, and Ember Glow, the 2020 Majesty features a lightweight okoume body, signature DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher pickups, and an onboard piezo bridge system that gives the guitar a focused and highly versatile palette of tones. Check them out here. Nobels:Speak to a lot of Nashville session greats about their favourite overdrive pedal, and plenty will point to one box, the ODR-1 from Nobels.This legendary drive pedal now includes a built in bass cut allowing the player to tame some of the that wild low end whilst Single coils users can still access the harmonically rich full range of the ODR-1.There really has never been a better time to own this absolute cult classic transparent overdrive pedal to deliver creamy, natural overdrive – Everything from pushed clean amp tones to gain filled stacks!Click here for details.Reverend Guitars:Check out Reverend Guitars Incredible range of Artist signature models. With nearly as many artist line guitars as they do in their standard range there is something for every type of player and always with a wonderful twist.Check out the Bob Balch and Robin Finck signature model based on the Reverend Sensei standard model these double cut, set neck Korina body classics are set apart by some wonderful subtle differences.Check them out here.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Joe, Matt, Mark and Jay announce a new team up with Ashdown, plus we check out the incredible Merchant City Music exclusive Reverend Jetstream 390, and discuss new offerings from Schecter, Music Man, and Fender. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week The Guitar Nerds Podcast is sponsored by Shergold Guitars, Ernie Ball, Nobels Effects and Reverend Guitars Shergold Guitars:Celebrated by Total Guitar Magazine as “one of the most refined single-cuts on the market, with endlessly satisfying playability and a flawless set of tones”, the Shergold Provocateur combines remarkable specification with a retro vibe for a unique and bona fide rock guitar.You can find your nearest Shergold dealer here … And if you’re not in the UK, don’t fear, many UK based Shergold dealers have super awesome international shipping options to guarantee your Shergold will make it to you in the most far-flung of places.Ernie Ball:A homage to the original Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre guitar of the late ’70s, Music Man engineers and design team have put a modern spin on the classic instrument for 2020. The Sabre guitar features an okoume body, a carved maple top, and custom Ernie Ball Music Man humbucking pickups, delivering lively, dynamic sound with a striking clarity and sustain. Aesthetically, the Sabre is equally compelling. Its bookmatched premium top is adorned with natural binding, which elegantly highlights the raw beauty of the figured maple wood grain. Nobels:Speak to a lot of Nashville session greats about their favourite overdrive pedal, and plenty will point to one box, the ODR-1 from Nobels.This legendary drive pedal now includes a built in bass cut allowing the player to tame some of the that wild low end whilst Single coils users can still access the harmonically rich full range of the ODR-1.There really has never been a better time to own this absolute cult classic transparent overdrive pedal to deliver creamy, natural overdrive – Everything from pushed clean amp tones to gain filled stacks!Click here for details.Reverend Guitars:Check out Reverend Guitars Incredible range of Artist signature models. With nearly as many artist line guitars as they do in their standard range there is something for every type of player and always with a wonderful twist.Check out the Bob Balch and Robin Finck signature model based on the Reverend Sensei standard model these double cut, set neck Korina body classics are set apart by some wonderful subtle differences.Check them out here.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, the four hosts talk about Matt's new switcher, Joe's discovery of the Nobels range, Jay's love of The Shadows, and we crown the winner of the Guitar Nerds Mini-Quiz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode of Couch Riffs Podcast features guest Tony Reed, the creator of one of my all-time favorite albums, Mos Generator's "The Late Great Planet Earth". If you've never heard this album, do yourself a favor and give it a spin with a good set of headphones on. I've included the link for you above. You won't regret it. But, Tony is a busy man in the studio and on the road so to minimize his musical output to only this (amazing) album would not paint a complete picture. One of the more prolific artists I've known he has recorded and released dozens of albums by Mos Generator, Stone Axe, 12:30 Dreamtime, Hot Spring Water and recently has been collaborating with Bob Balch of Fu Manchu and Gary Arce of Yawning Man in the project Big Scenic Nowhere. If you'd like to support The Couch Riffs Podcast please consider leaving a positive review and 5-Star Rating. It won't take long and will be really helpful to get us further plugged in to the algorithm that puts us in front of more and more listeners. AND, if you'd like to really support Couch Riffs you can visit our website couchriffs.com to see all of our video episodes and podcasts as well as navigate to our Etsy store to buy merchandise. Lastly, for as little as .99/mo you can support Couch Riffs and help us make the constant upgrades and trips to create more and better episodes. Thanks so much for listening and for all the support and messages. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support
Bob Balch joined Fu Manchu in 1996 as the lead guitarist. He's since founded Sun & Sail Club and the guitar lesson website PlayThisRiff.com. In our interview, Bob discusses his Fu Manchu sound, early musical influences and helping design a custom axe for Reverend Guitars. He also shares stories about his first guitar lessons as a kid and attending California Angels baseball games with his dad, who once got to hang with Leslie Nielsen in an airport.
Jerry and Brad are joined by 2014 McCarty Metro Video winners Bob Balch and Jim Matczak
Jerry and Brad are joined by 2014 McCarty Metro Video winners Bob Balch and Jim Matczak
From the Shamrock Pub in Utica, Michigan, Jerry, and guests Brad Savage (Metro Editor) and Bob Balch (singer/songwriter) talk about their favorite Christmas Movies
From the Shamrock Pub in Utica, Michigan, Jerry, and guests Brad Savage (Metro Editor) and Bob Balch (singer/songwriter) talk about their favorite Christmas Movies