Amps & Axes Podcast

Hello AaA listeners. Here's the new episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast. Not much host banter here as this week is a continuation of their Jimi Hazel interview, so without further ado, here is part two.  (warning: Explicit Content) Enjoy and Thanks for Listening. 

Hello AaA Fans. In this week's episode of Amps and Axes the guys talk a little about recognizable guitarists. Players that have a very recognizable sound or style. Next some fun facts found in Guitar Aficionado magazine and a few Maryland Icons. They then bring on their guest for the week, guitarist for the band 24-7 Spyz, Mr Jimi Hazel. (warning: Explicit Content) Enjoy and Thanks for Listening. 

Hello AaA fans. Here's your latest installment of the Amps and Axes Podcast. This week the guys get into a conversation about Autotune which leads to a conversation about REAL vocalists with recognizable voices, which leads to a conversation about guitarists with recognizable sounds, which finally leads to this weeks guest, guitar builder Dwight Maddox of MDX Guitars. Dwight is a builder of unique one-of-a-kind guitars, built the old school way. You'll also find that he's pretty good at a few other things too! Enjoy and Thanks for listening. 

AaA Fans, do we have an awesome show for you this week! The guys start off with a short recap of a Johnny Chill gig this past weekend, which is followed by a question (completely non-related) on why some musicians just can't seem to enjoy a show when they go see their favorite artists. Then all the way from Austria, through the magic of Skype, the guys talk to "Funky" Fingerstyle master guitarist Adam Rafferty. Adam takes us through his amazing musical career and as a added bonus we get to hear a couple of cuts from his famous YouTube videos. Be sure to check this one out because it will surely not disappoint. Thanks for listening and telling a friend... Enjoy and Onward!!!

Alright AaA Fans, here's the next episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. The guys start this episode on a sad note paying tribute to the passing of a great tech, tech to Warren Haynes, Mr Brian Farmer. It is also, sadly, the anniversary of the passing of someone who left us too early and was quite possibly responsible for the resurrection of the blues, Mr Stevie Ray Vaughan.  Then they bring in their guest, a guitarist that has had quite a history in the business and is currently guitarist for Sheryl Crow. Please welcome Mr Peter Stroud.

Here you go AaA Fans. In this episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast the guys begin with Jeff addressing and commenting a bit on a question he is frequently asked regarding the building of amp kits. And amp kits are full of parts, which is a perfect transition to this week's guest. He is the founder of a company that has a history of producing guitar parts... Very unique guitar parts! A little history and a little explanation from the founder and design genius behind Hipshot Products, Mr Dave Borisoff. Enjoy!

Okay AaA listeners, here's the next installment of the Amps and Axes Podcast. The guys begin with a nod to Robin Williams and a a little insight on how he viewed music. Next, there's a bit of talk about Korean made guitars which leads into their guests for the week, Ben and Case Jumper. Not that they have anything to do specifically with guitars, but they are owner and son one of the premier companies of its kind in the country, Soundcheck. Give a listen and you'll find out exactly what that is. Enjoy!

Okay, here's the next episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. It starts with a couple of topics prompted by listener questions. First, Jeff addresses a question about  his favorite Super Reverb amps. Then, there's a little talk about preamp tubes, complete with mention of a couple of links (provided here) that give a very comprehensive description of all the currently produced 12AX7 and 6L6 style tubes. Then the guys bring in their guest of the day, Craig Poole. Craig had been a professional tech for many years and has just recently come off the road and moved on to his next endeavor, so let's find out the who and the what of his past and the where and why of his future. Enjoy and Thanks for Listening. Onward!

In this episode, the guys begin by talking about The Reverend Billy F Gibbons, his appearance on Live from Daryl's House and his choice of very light strings. This topic has been addressed before, but the outcome of this discussion is a bit different this time. Hmmm... Then they bring in their guest. Six string slinger for this years top grossing country act, AaA fans please welcome Toby Kieth's right hand man for the past 16 years, Mr Rich Eckhardt. Enjoy!

Hello AaA Listeners. Here you go, another episode brought to you by the those Amps and Axes Guys. This week they start with a discussion about a little company called Carvin. Been around forever and built their entire business model on direct sales. Pretty cool. Then they bring in their guest for a second visit to the show. His connection to Joe Barden is a great way to tie up the end of the Podcast Sweeps Week. The conversation then turns to some cool amps as well as his ongoing string development. Ladies and Gents, please enjoy the return of Dean Farley. 

Well, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden Pickups as told by the man himself, Mr Joe Barden. Enjoy and Thanks for Listening, Jeff & Mick. The 5th and final episode. Onward!

Well, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden Pickups as told by the man himself, Mr Joe Barden. Enjoy and Thanks for Listening, Jeff & Mick. Episode 4 of this 5 part series. Onward!

Well, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden Pickups as told by the man himself, Mr Joe Barden. Enjoy and Thanks for Listening, Jeff & Mick   Episode 3 in the series. Onward!

Well, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden Pickups as told by the man himself, Mr Joe Barden. Enjoy and Thanks for Listening, Jeff & Mick. Episode 2 of 5. Onward!

Well, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden Pickups as told by the man himself, Mr Joe Barden. Enjoy and Thanks for Listening, Jeff & Mick And now, Episode 1. Onward!  

Here you go AaA Fans. In this week's episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast, the guys talk about how best to learn to play your guitar along with the mention of some long time record producers and some recording preferences. It all boils down to this "Do it the old school way". And speaking of old school, their guest this week plays with Rock & Roll mainstay Pat Travers, Ladies and Gentlemen. One really cool guitar player, Kirk McKim. Enjoy.

Hello AaA listeners. Here you go. Another cool episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast. This week the guys talk a little bit about a cool Gibson SG that Jeff encountered and then get right into the show, on location with this week's guest, George Grimaldi. George is Manager of Music Supervision at Extreme Music in Santa Monica, CA. and brings us into the world of soundtracks; TV, movie, games and more. He also gives some good insight to players that might want to explore this side of the music biz. A must listen! Onward!!!

Hello AaA Fans. This episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast is a must hear for sure. The guys start out talking a bit about the patent troll issue (with a little help from Adam Carolla). Then a few insights on the early Zep recordings brought to light via the Jimmy Page biography Jeff is reading, followed by their guest for the evening joining in by phone from the Left Coast. Another instance where you may not know his name (you will now thanks to this Podcast, you're welcome), but if you or your friends, kids, grand kids, nephews or nieces were into Guitar Hero, you have heard his work. An unsung hero of the soundtracks behind that mega-successful game, Ladies and Gents, meet Marcus Henderson! Enjoy.

Episodes old that is... Hello AaA Fans. Here is this week's episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. This week it's just the guys. They start out with a little talk about listener reviews, patent trolls, a tribute to a friend of a friend and then into discussing necks... guitar necks. Wood type, wood cut, radius, neck cut, scale length and anything else that makes each one different and better suited to different styles of music.  We hope you enjoy. Onward!!!

Welcome AaA Fans. In this week's episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast, The guys start the podcast by briefly discussing the upcoming feature called "Lick of the Week" done by fantastic guitarist and fan of the show Dave Nassie. Then they go right into the show with their in-studio guest of the week (actually they're in HIS studio), engineer and producer  Drew Mazurek. You may not know his name, but you will know some of the names he's worked with. Enjoy!