Podcast appearances and mentions of Gretchen Menn

Holy Cannoli everyone, I could NOT WAIT to release this interview and this conversation I had with the ridiculously talented and funny Gretchen Menn! Some of what you will learn this episode: *Why Gretchen is a badass *How the word "mundane" means very different things to different people *Three examples of magic/miraculous events *How we should all avoid joining cults AND, finally, WHY GRETCHEN IS A BADASS! (Did I mention that already, oh yeah, but it bears repeating!) Gretchen is a guitarist for the group Zepparella, (as well as a solo artist!) and is so exquisitely adept on the guitar (but it's not her only instrument) that my jaw dropped watching her play. Please check out these below to see just what I'm talking about! There is no doubt in my mind that Gretchen is changing the world for the better by showing up and kicking ass just in general. Fading by Gretchen Menn, featuring Kirsten Menn, soprano, and Emily Palen, violin Valentino's Victory Lap by Gretchen Menn, Directed by Eric W. Shamli Gretchen's website- please, do yourself a favor and do a deeper dive on this creative and intelligent human! Gretchen's Wiki I was so grateful to Gretchen for her time and her laughter. She's an impeccable storyteller and our conversation was electric!! (because, puns!) Please share this podcast with those you love, as well as those you only slightly tolerate! ;-) And consider leaving a rating or a review, they help others find the pod! Finally, here is your bit of beauty...yes, another gorgeous video of Gretchen doing what she does best, rocking out and making it look easy! I myself think it is such a good thing to witness other humans in their elements, shaping and changing the world for the better, with the magic they create!  Deep Purple "Highway Star" solo by Gretchen Menn Photo by Renee Jahnke

Holy Cannoli everyone, I could NOT WAIT to release this interview and this conversation I had with the ridiculously talented and funny Gretchen Menn! Some of what you will learn this episode: *Why Gretchen is a badass *How the word "mundane" means very different things to different people *Three examples of magic/miraculous events *How we should all avoid joining cults AND, finally, WHY GRETCHEN IS A BADASS! (Did I mention that already, oh yeah, but it bears repeating!) Gretchen is a guitarist for the group Zepparella, (as well as a solo artist!) and is so exquisitely adept on the guitar (but it's not her only instrument) that my jaw dropped watching her play. Please check out these below to see just what I'm talking about! There is no doubt in my mind that Gretchen is changing the world for the better by showing up and kicking ass just in general. Fading by Gretchen Menn, featuring Kirsten Menn, soprano, and Emily Palen, violin Valentino's Victory Lap by Gretchen Menn, Directed by Eric W. Shamli Gretchen's website- please, do yourself a favor and do a deeper dive on this creative and intelligent human! Gretchen's Wiki I was so grateful to Gretchen for her time and her laughter. She's an impeccable storyteller and our conversation was electric!! (because, puns!) Please share this podcast with those you love, as well as those you only slightly tolerate! ;-) And consider leaving a rating or a review, they help others find the pod! Finally, here is your bit of beauty...yes, another gorgeous video of Gretchen doing what she does best, rocking out and making it look easy! I myself think it is such a good thing to witness other humans in their elements, shaping and changing the world for the better, with the magic they create!  Deep Purple "Highway Star" solo by Gretchen Menn Photo by Renee Jahnke

This is an interview with Clementine Moss, a founding member of the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella. They'll be playing a pair of shows at Petaluma's Mystic Theatre, June 28-29. From the beginning of her musical career, her goal has been to be onstage every night. Pursuing that goal has led Clementine to constantly tour the US and Europe in projects as diverse as Bottom, AC/DShe, The House Of More, The Solid, Francis Bakin, Stars Turn Me On, and Beaux Cheveux. She tackles the best rock drumming ever written with her own emotionally powerful style, bringing the Motown influence of the Bonham groove to the forefront. The profound musical connection established with Gretchen Menn (guitar), Holly West (bass), and Anna Kristina (vocals) creates the bond required to do this great music justice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

From the Newport Folk Festival to art museums in Norway and every open mic, stadium, and radio station in between – if it's a gig, Pieta Brown, Christopher Paul Stelling, and Sean Rowe are ready for it! This roundtable of well-traveled acoustic guitarists has played tons of shows across the globe – and are here to share insights, stories, laughs, and ideas to get you ready to play out, too.Additional resources:Listen to Part 2, where our guests share gig horror stories and advice for guitarists just starting out.Visit Pieta Brown's website and watch this Acoustic Guitar Sessions video for an intimate performance and to learn about her childhood, her family, and her guitars.Visit Christopher Paul Stelling's website and read his interview with Ben Harper about songwriting, guitars, and growing up in a famous music store. Watch his latest Sessions video, too.Visit Sean Rowe's website and watch his Acoustic Guitar Sessions performance, which features a trifecta of songs including a moving version of the Sade's “By Your Side.”The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Gretchen Menn, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine, including:Publisher: Lyzy LustermanEditorial Director: Adam PerlmutterManaging Editor: Kevin OwensCreative Director: Joey LustermanDigital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal BroiDigital Content Manager: Nick GrizzleMarketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon.Support the show

KnightressM1 is the hard-hitting rock band from Oakland, CA founded and fronted by violinist, vocalist, keyboardist and composer Emily Palen.  KM1 anchors its sound in hard rock while pushing into metal, progressive, electronica and psychedelic ~ using the heavy, dark sound of Emily's violin tone to drive the band into an augmented, unique genre of rock.     Emily was born in Midland, MI to cellist Lois and poet John Palen.  She began to study classical violin at the age of 4 and piano at 5.  She studied in her formative years with her mother, a serious musician in her own right and a very experienced string teacher.  She then went on to study violin with Lyman Bodman, Michael Avsharian and Paul Kantor at the University of Michigan School of Music.  She studied piano with Dottie Canfield and Patricia Willwerth at Central Michigan University.  Emily moved to San Francisco and studied Creative Writing with a focus in poetry at San Francisco State University.  Emily worked for many years as a freelance violinist, sound healer, studio musician and music teacher.  She has performed most notably with The Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones and with many Bay Area bands including The Valence Project, Gretchen Menn,  The Goldenhearts and Gregory James.  Emily released her first solo violin improv album “Glass ~ Live at Grace Cathedral” in 2012 and her second improv album “Creation” a year later.  Emily began writing for KnightressM1 in 2012 and has been cultivating her vision ever since.  She recorded the debut album at the Foo Fighter home studio ~ Studio 606 with co-producer and 606 chief engineer John Lousteau.   The album is set for release in 2019.   Support the show

Today my very special guest and fantastic guitarist Gretchen Menn is here to share her journey toward being a professional musician and her thoughts on structuring your practice time for serious results.  ▶▶ Unlock your full guitar potential - FREE High-Performance Guitar Scorecard - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/gretchen-menn-instrumental-guitar-virtuoso-336 Gretchen's Links:  https://gretchenmenn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GretchenMennGuitar/ https://www.instagram.com/gretchenmenn https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenmenn https://www.patreon.com/gretchenmenn https://www.zepparella.com/ https://store.acousticguitar.com/products/the-way-music-works https://jamplay.com/guitar-lessons/gretchen-menn PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt PlayGuitarTV  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy PODCAST PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WNVOl-akd36v5CUQjDba9dh6VD7HWo Copyright ©2023 Play Guitar Academy

While both our guests are lauded for their electric guitar chops, this episode is all about playing unplugged. Join Eric Johnson and Gretchen Menn for a wide-ranging conversation exploring ego, joy, musical growth, and how to get good tone. (Hint: it's about a lot more than gear!)Thanks to ToneWoodAmp for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about their magnetically attached, game-changing multi-effects device for acoustic guitars at tonewoodamp.com — get reverb, delay, and more, no amp required!Additional resources:Check out Eric Johnson's website.Read this interview with Eric Johnson, which was the cover story of the February 2017 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine.Check out Gretchen Menn's website.Order a copy of The Way Music Works and Reading Between The Lines: The Acoustic Guitar Guide to Musical Literacy, both by Gretchen Menn.Support the show:Join Our Community on PatreonMake a donation on PayPalGive a rating and reviewThe Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine, including:Publisher: Lyzy LustermanEditorial Director: Adam PerlmutterManaging Editor: Kevin OwensCreative Director: Joey LustermanDigital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal BroiDigital Content Manager: Nick GrizzleMarketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon.Support the show

This is a super rad, and super unique episode of the podcast! I met Gretchen Menn and Daniele Gottardo at the Breedlove booth at Gearfest. All of us being primarily electric guitar players hanging out at the booth of an acoustic guitar manufacturer prompted a question: What is it about acoustic guitars that draws us in? What makes them so special? And WHY should us as electric guitar enthusiasts pick up the acoustic more often? Plus there is MUSIC played on this episode by Gretchen and Daniele! Check out Gretchen on her Instagram and Daniele on his Instagram. Huge shoutout to Breedlove for the guitars and support, and Sweetwater for hosting! You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation with American guitarist, educator and composer - Gretchen Menn (solo artist, Zepparella) - www.gretchenmenn.com

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Nili Brosh is part of a new generation of guitarists. Both a solo artist and a sidewoman, Nili currently plays with Danny Elfman, Cirque du Soleil, Dethklok, as well as her original band. Born in Israel, raised in Massachusetts, and educated at Berklee College of Music, Nili has performed with Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine, Andy Timmons, Guthrie Govan/The Aristocrats, Stu Hamm, Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, DragonForce, Jeff Loomis, Alphonso Johnson, and The Iron Maidens. Nili has also released three solo albums (Through The Looking Glass, 2010, A Matter of Perception, 2014, and Spectrum, 2019), the material from which she performs and gives clinics on. Additionally, Nili has written a lesson column for Premier Guitar magazine, released several courses with JTC Guitar, and recorded guitars on Danny Elfman's 2021 and 2022 releases “Big Mess”, “Bigger. Messier.”In this exclusive interview with The Trout, Nili talks about her career and musical style and where her path to musical success.https://www.nilibrosh.com/https://www.thetroutshow.com/Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link >https://thetroutshow.com/

One of Guitar World's Top 50 Guitarists, Gretchen Menn first grabbed everyone's attention with Zepparella, an all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band that has been turning heads for years.  Gretchen's work goes far beyond Zeppelin, and today Greg and her get into the details!2:51 - The joys of playing, being able to focus focus focus as a player during lockdown, and the art of avoiding professional humiliation6:14 - Gretchen's take on playing Led Zeppelin tunes live for a living — a mix of staying true to the spirit of Jimmy Page and finding her own personal voice10:07 - Zeppelin — bootlegs, off-nights, and the greatness that was and forever will be18:20 - Gretchen's latest album, and her approach to composition23:58 - The study of classical guitar, fine-tuning your practice technique, Gretchen's foray in pilot's school, and bringing your guitar on an airplane47:17 - Steve Morris, Frank Zappa, The Dixie Dreggs, Jeff Beck, and the great players who pull Classical influence into Rock54:39 - Gretchen's touring plansTotal Length: 67:17

The secret to many a great Led Zeppelin song is knowing which tuning Jimmy Page used when writing and recording it. Today, I am thrilled be in the Bay Area, where GRETCHEN MENN and ANGELA PETRILLI are on hand with acoustic and electric guitars to demonstrate for you many of Page's most magical tunings, including: “Kashmir” (DADGAD tuning: D, A, D, G, A, D, low to high) “Going to California” (Double-Dropped-D tuning: D, A, D, G, B, D, low to high) “The Rain Song” (D, G, C, G, C, D, low to high. AKA “Open-Page tuning”) “When the Levee Breaks” (E, A, C, F, A, C, low to high) “Bron-Yr-Aur” (C, A, C, G, C, E, low to high) “Friends” (Same as “Bron-Yr-Aur”) “In My Time of Dying” (Open-A tuning: E, A, E, A, C#, E, low to high) “Ten Years Gone” (Dropped-D tuning, which is standard tuning, but with the low string tuned down a whole-step to D) Enjoy! — JUDE GOLD, host, No Guitar Is Safe podcast. This episode is presented by GUITAR PLAYER magazine.

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In this episode I talk to 4 different guitarists who participated in the Guitar Cloud Symposium (GCS) on April 16th - 19th with instructors Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, Daniele Gottardo, Vicki Genfan, Mundo Juilarat and Greg Koch. And special guest Steve Lukather. Click here to find out more about GCS. Episode 8 with Jennifer Batten Episode 103 with Jennifer Batten Jennifer's Youtube channel   My 4 guests: Elisa Miconi Perry Dillard Wanda Lopez  IIse Gudino   Sign up for the next Guitar Cloud Symposium here To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website:  becomeaguitaristtoday.com

In this episode I talk to Gretchen Menn and Daniele Gottardo about their role in the Guitar Cloud Symposium coming up on April 16th - 19th 2021. Click here for more info about the event: Guitar Cloud Symposium Gretchen Menn website Daniele Gottardo website Click here to find out more about the Pickup Generator or here to watch the tutorial.   Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx   Ernieball Yousician Custom guitar picks   To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website:  becomeaguitaristtoday.com

His fists earned him a world flyweight boxing title, but his songs and geniality won him his city’s hearts. Nicknamed the singing Irishman, Rinty Monaghan, even decades after he left the ring, remains a beloved Belfast icon. In a town full of fascinating characters, Monaghan has proven to be one of the most enduringly popular figures Titanic town has ever produced, yet few Irish- Americans know the story of this endearing slugger.Belfast, a city laden with famous sporting sons - Rinty has been immortalised in a 10-foot-high statue overlooking the place he lived and loved all his life.Sculpted from bronze and on a Chinese granite platform, it captures Rinty's victory pose.One hand is raised above his head in triumph, the other holds a microphone; a fitting tribute to a Belfast legend who was so much more than just a boxer.V Jackie Patterson: https://tinyurl.com/mxmbea34V Dado Mareno 1: https://tinyurl.com/mxharahyV Dado Mareno 2: https://tinyurl.com/yrd7vbcRinty Interview: https://tinyurl.com/yrezzja2The beautiful electric guitar you hear playing in the background is by the sensational Gretchen Menn:https://linktr.ee/gretchenmenn/And don’t forget to enter our competition where you can win one of the brand new Violent Gentleman ‘Rinty’ range t-shirts. All you have to do is like, share and leave a wee comment under the link.Violent Gentleman: https://tinyurl.com/j5y7swph

Gretchen Menn's album Abandon All Hope is an ambitious musical visualization of Dante's Inferno. She discusses the challenges of creating a large-format project of such musical and conceptual and ambition.  For more information about Gretchen Menn visit http://gretchenmenn.com (http://gretchenmenn.com) SUBSCRIBE to Chasing Frets: https://chasing-frets.captivate.fm/listen (https://chasing-frets.captivate.fm/listen) Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com (http://premierguitar.com) Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

7/22/20 - Edition of The Mike Kara Radio Program - "What's Up America". Today we have an interview with Gretchen Menn, who is a guitarist, songwriter, performer, & musician Gretchen's websites include http://www.gretchenmenn.com & https://www.facebook.com/GretchenMennGuitar/ Gretchen lives in The Bay Area, California, USA

Gretchen plays the Jimmy Page role in Zepparella, one of today's leading tribute bands. She recounts her deep dive into a single player's style and how it expanded her own vocabulary.  Gretchen Menn is a compelling guitarist with an interesting backstory. She's best known as a flashy electric guitar virtuoso. But she's also a university-trained classical guitarist with a deep background in theory and composition. Her style fuses both attitudes—Gretchen is one sophisticated shredder! For more information about Gretchen Menn visit http://gretchenmenn.com (http://gretchenmenn.com) SUBSCRIBE to Chasing Frets: https://chasing-frets.captivate.fm/listen (https://chasing-frets.captivate.fm/listen) Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com (http://premierguitar.com) Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Here is the original interview with Gretchen Menn, that aired live on Facebook. This is the unedited, uncut version of the interview. The music is not included, but can be found on the completed edited production.

Gretchen Menn is a compelling guitarist with an interesting backstory. She's best known as a flashy electric guitar virtuoso. But she's also a university-trained classical guitarist with a deep background in theory and composition. Her style fuses both attitudes—Gretchen is one sophisticated shredder! Gretchen's classical training is evident in all her playing, even when she's shredding on electric. She discusses how her years of nylon-string playing inform her style. For more information about Gretchen Menn visit http://gretchenmenn.com (http://gretchenmenn.com) SUBSCRIBE to Chasing Frets: https://chasing-frets.captivate.fm/listen (https://chasing-frets.captivate.fm/listen) Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com (http://premierguitar.com) Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

In this week's episode, we get to chat with guitarist, Gretchen Menn, as we discuss about her musical journey. Photo Credit: Renee Jahnke Links: http://gretchenmenn.com/ http://www.zepparella.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GretchenMennGuitar/ https://www.youtube.com/gretchenmenn https://www.instagram.com/gretchenmenn/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7rPBd8dWUEtBh9AziQxCvx?autoplay=true&v=A --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Equally at home with rock, jazz, folk, classical and more, guitarist Gretchen Menn represents a new breed of versatile guitarists willing to explore every aspect of their craft. A key member of the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, Gretchen also plays in a trio, and as a solo artist. Here we caught up on what’s happening in Gretchen’s world! Find out more about her at GretchenMenn.comhttps://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/she-rocks-podcast/

Music from Gretchen Menn, Gus G With Vinnie Moore, The Defiants, Impellitteri, Burning Witches and more!

Music from Gretchen Menn, Gus G With Vinnie Moore, The Defiants, Impellitteri, Burning Witches and more!

Rapidly gaining praise in the world of instrumental rock and beyond, Gretchen Menn isn’t your average guitar hero on the rise. She once flew regional jets to support her six-string habit and has studied the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Jimmy Page, and more. Menn has been featured on Guitar Player Magazine’s list of ‘50 Sensational Female Guitarists‘ and was nominated by readers of Vintage Guitar Magazine as ‘Artist of the Year’ alongside Steve Vai, Dan Auerbach, Rik Emmet, and Alan Holdsworth. In this episode, we speak to Gretchen about her work with the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, Zepparella, hear her perform a couple songs live, and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Gretchen's Ernie Ball strings: https://ernieb.al/2ExjPJi Acoustic Guitar Mag lessons: https://ernieb.al/2RHnDA5 Zepparella learning channel: https://ernieb.al/2ruVilI "When The Levee Break" by Zepparella: https://ernieb.al/38nkECz Daniele Gottardo: https://ernieb.al/2PnnChC Intro Music: Lightning from a Gun by Eat The Wolf ernieb.al/2kCHJxf Outro Music: The Vacant Shapes

We had an incredible chat with guitarist Gretchen Menn recently talking about her recent tour with Jennifer Batten & Nili Brosh. We discuss everything from gear, endorsements, Zepparella, solo albums… The post Guitar Sensation Gretchen Menn appeared first on EVH & Gear TV - The Weekly Eddie Van Halen Talkshow.

019 - Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, and Nili BroshIn this episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan sits with Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, and Nili Brosh, who’ve been playing shows together in California. They discuss their educations, work ethic, and projects past and current. And, of course, they dig into guitars and gear! This episode is sponsored by Ciari Guitars, makers of the Ascender, which uses a patented system that allows it to be folded and stored under an airline seat. The Ascender is equipped with Seymour Duncan pickups and Graph Tech tuners. It’s a pro-player you can take with you! Visit Ciariguitars.com. Please like, comment and share this podcast. Download Link

Fresh off of her set of shows with fellow virtuoso Nili Brosh and the legendary Jennifer Batten , Gretchen Menn called in to catch us up on how that tour went, and a myriad of other cool insights. On this episode of the “10 ? with the Musical Mind” podcast Gretchen and I discuss her early days studying classical guitar, some of her favorite players, and how she approached composing her daunting 2016 concept album, Abandon all Hope. Click on the player below to hear the interview, or subscribe to “10 ? with the Musical Mind” on your favorite podcast platform!

Virtuoso solo artist and super sidewoman JENNIFER BATTEN gained renown in the late '80s when MICHAEL JACKSON hired her to rock stadiums with him all over the globe. They did three mega-tours together, including playing at the 1993 Superbowl halftime show for a worldwide viewership of approximately 1.3 billion people. Batten went on to accompany the great JEFF BECK on stage and in the studio, and has released thrilling solo albums under her own name. For this episode we head to the home of -- speaking of great players -- GRETCHEN MENN and DANIELE GOTTARDO (who were each featured on this podcast in earlier episodes), where Batten plugs in her Washburn Parallaxe electric guitar, jams with host JUDE GOLD, and reflects on everything from her past musical adventures to her current California co-headlining tour with Gretchen and NILI BROSH.

Gretchen Menn, Jennifer Batten and Nili Brosh join us to talk about joining forces for what will be an amazing run of shows. We also cover upcoming solo work, the benefits of study, the changing landscape for female guitarists, current gear choices and much more. This was a super fun conversation with three incredible musicians. And Elvis the dog. Jennifer Batten has not only performed with megastars such as Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck, she was also a ground-breaking advocate, virtuoso, and teacher of two-handed tapping as a guitar technique. Batten’s ongoing commitment to innovation drove her recent creation of a solo multimedia show that deploys her own video productions to augment and expand her musical compositions. Her latest release is BattleZone by Scherer/Batten. As a member of America’s popular, all-female Led Zeppelin powerhouse, Zepparella, Gretchen Menn is one of the foremost disciples of the Jimmy Page guitar style. But Menn is also an adventurous composer who has integrated Gypsy jazz, prog, metal, and classical into her own music and guitar playing. In fact, she resolutely studied orchestration for five years before completing her 2016 solo album, Abandon All Hope—a triumphant musical adaptation of Dante’s Inferno. Nili Brosh was a member of Tony MacAlpine’s band, opened for Yngwie Malmsteen during his 2013 USA tour, and was the lead guitarist in Cirque du Soleil’s production of Michael Jackson ONE. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Berklee College of Music—who went on to become one of the school’s youngest faculty members—Brosh’s most recent album is 2014’s A Matter of Perception, with a new record slated for release in December 2019.   Episode #119 Links   Jennifer Batten Nili Brosh Gretchen Menn Gretchen Menn : Guitar Speak Podcast Episode 18  Episode 48 Michael Dolce 2019 Masterclass Tour   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com

After two solo records and work with several guitar legends, Nili Brosh (Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil, Tony MacAlpine) is no stranger to instrumental guitar albums. However, her latest effort Spectrum steps beyond the expected and into a global exploration of musical genres. A literal spectrum, the album seamlessly blends from one genre to the next, starting in one place and ending up in a completely different one; all the while suggesting that music - much like humans - is all the same. Opening with the Spanish flavor of “Cartagena” and “Andalusian Fantasy”, Brosh effortlessly demonstrates the gentle power of conveying melodies on a nylon string guitar. Fusing into the European folk-inspired “Circus Wedding” and Parisian flavored “Rachel in Paris”, accordionist Hubert Gall makes a guest appearance and takes us further into the stylistic journey. What was Parisian blends into the chill R&B inspired “Solace”, which is where we first hear Brosh’s electric guitar versatility and soaring solos. The transition to a more fusion-esque and progressive sound occurs with ‘Retractable Intent’ and ‘Desert déjà vu', before finally moving toward the screaming dance-inspired heavy leads of “Djentrification” and “Primal Feels”. Listening in one sitting, one may feel the transitions sneak up on them, at the end arriving at the question “how did I get here?”. The official music video for the single “Primal Feels”, released September 3, follows a similar concept of diversity and comprises a multi-ethnic cast of male dancers joining Brosh to visually enhance the song melodies. With dazzling film-like cinematography, the dancers mimic Brosh’s musical vocabulary in a style reminiscent of those classic ‘80s and ‘90s music videos. With their visual interpretation of the strong melodic hooks of “Primal Feels”, the dancers remind us once again that people - like music - are all the same. “Primal Feels” music video is performed by Angel Xplosion Anaya, Amaleke Kidd Bradley, Nili Brosh, Manine Kim, Gabi Torres. Shot and directed by A&G Productions, Choreography by Gabi Torres Spectrum is performed by Alex Argento, Nili Brosh, Mariko Friend, Hubert Gall, Pete Lockett, Eli Marcus, Alon Mei-Tal, Gretchen Menn, Ray Rojo. Track Listing: 1. Cartagena 2. Andalusian Fantasy 3. Circus Wedding 4. Rachel In Paris 5. Solace 6. Retractable Intent 7. Desert Deja Vu 8. Djentrification 9. Primal Feels 10. Resistance Piece Spectrum will be available on CD and digital download via Nili Brosh’s webstore and all major online retailers (Previous releases are also available through the same outlets): https://www.hellomerch.com/collections/nili-broshFor more information, visit Nili Brosh on: · Official Website: http://www.nilibrosh.com· Official Store: https://www.hellomerch.com/collections/nilibrosh · Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/NiliBroshMusic· Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/nilibrosh

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Music from George Lynch, Van Halen, Gretchen Menn, Holly West, Dokken and more!

Music from George Lynch, Van Halen, Gretchen Menn, Holly West, Dokken and more!

Gretchen and I sip tea and talk Django & Jazz III. Gretchen has a new educational series with Jam Play to check out: https://www.jamplay.com/guitar-lessons/gretchen-mennListen to Gretchen’s music along with a bit of all the other artists we mention here in the Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/4LIrw84xPkQpTAljkekPmn?si=ghoPWpKeSpy8Kp6xa1epIQ

Gretchen is not only an amazing player, but a brilliant person who’s accomplished quite a lot, including graduating college... becoming an airline pilot… touring the world with Zepparella… releasing two solo records (including a very difficult concept album) and 4 other albums in separate projects Gretchen was kind enough to share some personal history on this call, including the pressures of growing up in Palo Alto… the incredibly close relationship she has with her family… dealing with the loss of her best friend at a very young age… and more. This was a GREAT call with an incredibly independent, positive and optimistic person who always sees the glass half full Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Want to hear some great guitar? Gretchen Menn isn’t your average guitar hero. She has brains, beauty, and the guitar shredding skills to melt your face off and make you run back to your guitar teacher for more lessons. All that, and she plays like Jimmy Page! In fact, she performs his music in ‘Zepparella,’ an all-female Led Zeppelin Tribute Band all over the U.S. Gretchen has studied, in equal parts, the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Steve Morse, Frank Zappa, and she once flew regional jets to support her six-string habit. Watch this amazing guitarist’s story! To learn more about Gretchen and Zepparella, visit http://gretchenmenn.com, and http://www.zepparella.com Thanks for listening! The MOTR Show is the audio podcast for Musicians On The Record with David Ward.  Subscribe now to be updated on the latest episodes! You can also watch all our interviews on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MusiciansOnTheRecord?sub_confirmation=1 and our website at www.MusiciansOnTheRecord.com See More MOTR! -On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusiciansOnTheRecord/ -On YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MusiciansOnTheRecord?sub_confirmation=1 -On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiciansontherecord/ -On Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidwardMOTR -On the Web: www.MusiciansOnTheRecord.com   Never miss another MOTR Interview again!  Sign up for our free newsletter at http://bit.ly/MOTRNewsletter   ************************************** Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Gretchen Menn stops in for our last interview of the year. We talk composition, practice, gear, Renaissance Italian literature and oh yeah guitar. Check out her podcast with Nili Brosh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCLXkZooShc In Pedal Talk we break down our pics for pedals of 2017 and Jon goes nuts with reverb. As always What we have been listening to and what we have been working on. Plus the usual banter you expect. Big plans for us for the new year so enjoy the Holidays and Stay Sharp! All the socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5zraw3mlxIb5JT70MwKpg email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

We welcome Gretchen Menn back to the Guitar Speak Podcast to tell us about her incredible new concept album, Abandon All Hope.  This album features Gretchen's brilliant guitar work - both on electric and classical - in addition to exceptional composition and arrangement chops. We talk in detail about writing for string quartet and rock ensemble, producing an independent album over two continents, working in a multi-media format with librettist Michael Molenda, photographer Max Crace and co-producer Daniele Gottardo and much more. The interview features album excerpts including an exclusive pre-production reveal.   Episode Links: Michael Molenda Guitar Speak Podcast interview Gretchen Menn 2016 Guitar Speak Podcast interview Jude Gold Guitar Speak Podcast interview    Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at:  iTunes, Stitcher Visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

Hello 'Cast Fans and welcome to yet another adventure in Amps and Axes world. In this installment, the guys bring back another former guest. Somebody that we liked and we think you did too. With a new release that sits on the fence between classical and hard rock, we hope you'll appreciate her as well as her new release, so please enter your Podcast enjoyment zone and welcome back the lovely and very talented Ms Gretchen Menn. Enjoy!

Guitarist/composer/pilot GRETCHEN MENN details the making of her new instrumental album, Abandon All Hope. She also reflects on her adventures with Led Zeppelin tribute band, Zepparella, and jams with host Jude Gold on riffs and themes by J.S. Bach, Jimmy Page, and Django Reinhardt, to name a few. Bonus: Gretchen argues that Texas Chainsaw Massacre is high art.

  Happy 50th birthday Guitar Player Magazine! This week we speak to Michael Molenda who is the current - and longest serving - Editor in Chief of Guitar Player Magazine. We speak about the magazine's history, legacy and plans for the future in this milestone year for the publication. Michael speaks candidly about his career as a guitarist, studio owner, journalist and creative producer.  We also discuss Gretchen Menn's latest album, Abandon All Hope, which Michael provided the libretto for. Good times!

Welcome to the Guitar Speak Podcast - episode 18! This week we run from AC/DC to Zappa - with a healthy dose of Morse, Beethoven, Page and Django in between - as we catch up with the genre busting Gretchen Menn. Gretchen tells us about her varied influences, technique breakthroughs, Music Man guitars and passion for composition in this in depth interview. Also, our good friend Michael Dolce (Episodes 1 & 15) wants to give you some very cool stuff and we let you know how to get it.  

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to another episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. This episode starts out with Jeff describing a very cool article in PG about what the "music store experience" used to be and how the author (Jol Dantzig) sees that it might actually be coming back, in a different, albeit possibly better, way. Then they get right to the guest of the week. Guitarist for Zepparella, former guitarist for AC/DShe and wait for it... an entirely different career outside of music! Give a listen and help us welcome Ms Gretchen Menn. Enjoy!