Best Fingerstyle Guitar Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 5: Marisa Anderson 40:15

4h ago40:15

40:15

For our fifth episode, we speak with Marisa Anderson, a Portland, Oregon-based guitarist, composer, and improviser. Her compositions and improvisations re-imagine the landscape of American music with elements of minimalism, electronic music, drone and 20th century classical music. In our talk, you’ll hear about her early musical history with instru…

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Music Therapy & Guitar 48:17

21d ago48:17

48:17

Does playing acoustic guitar provide benefits beyond the joy and satisfaction of making music? Join music wellness specialists Michelle Qureshi and Ian Wilkerson to learn about a range of music therapy experiences and explore the physical, emotional, spiritual, and clinical benefits of playing and listening to acoustic music. Thank you to Strings B…

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Shana Cleveland | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions 14:56

1M ago14:56

14:56

Catch up with singer-songwriter (and La Luz lead guitarist) Shana Cleveland in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk shredding, open tunings, playing guitar outside, and enjoy a performance of “Quick Winter Sun” from her latest album, Manzanita. Support the show: Join our community on Patreon, where you’ll find bonus podcast episodes…

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James Elkington & Nathan Salsburg | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

Guitarists Nathan Salsburg and James Elkington discuss collaboration, instrumental composition, unusual guitar fragrances, and their new album, All Gist. Thank you to Strings By Mail for sponsoring this episode. Explore guitar strings and special offers at stringsbymail.com. Additional Resources: Order All Gist on Bandcamp. Visit James Elkington's …

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Ep. 4: Nina Gerber 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

For our fourth episode, we speak with Nina Gerber, a teacher, arranger, producer, and accompanist currently based in Sebastopol, California. We wandered through the conversational terrain of early guitar experiences, how to define success, and much more. To learn more about Nina and her music: http://ninagerber.com Also, please check out the articl…

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Richie Sambora is Ready to Rock! 54:42

2M ago54:42

54:42

As the premier season of the show comes to a close, Richie Sambora sends it off with a fun, free-wheeling episode that looks at his high-drama fingerwork on “Only Lonely” from Bon Jovi’s second record, 1985’s 7800° Fahrenheit. (The song’s music video is everything you’d ever want from mid-’80s hard rock.) Richie joins Shifty subterranean-style, fro…

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Katherine Priddy | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions 18:10

2M ago18:10

18:10

Catch up with folk singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk family, guitars, touring with Richard Thompson, and enjoy a performance of “Father of Two” from her latest album The Pendulum Swing. Support the show: Join our community on Patreon, where you’ll find bonus podcast episodes, exclusive guitar…

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Learn the “Last Child” Solo With Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford 57:06

2M ago57:06

57:06

The Aerosmith axeman recounts how he ripped the blazing lead on the Rocks hit, dishing some critical history along the way. Behind Steven Tyler’s unhinged howls, Aerosmith’s twin-guitar attack with Joe Perry and Brad Whitford cemented them as one of the greatest hard-rock bands of the ’70s. “Last Child,” the street-strutting, hard-blues hit off the…

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Def Leppard and Dive Bombs: Phil Collen on His Bombastic “Photograph” Solo 59:40

3M ago59:40

59:40

The influential British shredder talks about how he formed his playing style and demonstrates how to rip one of his most iconic leads. To hear Phil Collen tell it, he joined Def Leppard almost by accident. He had loaned the band one of his amps, and when they asked him to play some leads on their upcoming record Pyromania, Collen thought he was jus…

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Tips on Tone 59:14

3M ago59:14

59:14

You've probably heard the old adage that "tone is in the hands." But what does that really mean? And what makes tone good? We asked 14 prominent acoustic guitarists to weigh in, and got 14 unique responses. You'll want to listen with a notebook in hand, because this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice, musical examples, insights, and ex…

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Naima Bock | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions 16:06

4M ago16:06

16:06

Catch up with singer-songwriter Naima Bock in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We enjoy an impromptu performance of a new song—“Showers”—then discuss Bock’s roots in Brazilian and British folk music and get a rundown of her guitars and gear. Listen to her album Giant Palm and visit NaimaBock.com to learn more. Support the show: Join our…

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Wolf Van Halen’s Tornado of Tapping on “Take a Bow” 1:00:07

4M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Being born into rock royalty doesn’t make you a rock star—you’ve gotta earn it with your own chops. And whether it’s the classical pedigree of his first name or the hard-rock infamy of his surname, Wolfgang Van Halen has a long lineage to live up to. As he displays on this episode of Shred With Shifty, he’s more than up to the task. Wolf joins Shif…

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Alejandro Escovedo 30:07

4M ago30:07

30:07

We caught up with Alejandro Escovedo ahead of the release of Echo Dancing – his latest album in a legendary, genre-expansive career. Escovedo candidly discusses how painful personal experiences inform his songwriting, how he first picked up the guitar, why he prefers to play acoustic, and what makes Austin, Texas a great town for songwriters. Suppo…

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Joe Bonamassa: Bursts, Dumbles, and the Blues 1:36:46

4M ago1:36:46

1:36:46

If you can’t figure out how to play Joe Bonamassa’s solo from “Blues Deluxe,” don’t worry. It all changes when Shifty sits down with Bonamassa for this special episode of Shred With Shifty. No surprise that both of them reach for their Les Pauls, and Bonamassa even reveals why he switched from Strats to Gibsons in the early 2000s. Bonamassa is know…

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Flyte | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions 20:57

4M ago20:57

20:57

Catch up with London-based indie folk duo Flyte in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk first and favorite guitars, writing for two voices, and enjoy a performance of “Chelsea Smiles” from their latest album. Visit Flyte’s website to hear more of their music. Support the show: Join our community on Patreon, where you’ll find bonus p…

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Video Podcast 115 Stevie Ray Vaughan Blues Lesson

4M ago

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In this lesson you’ll learn a SRV inspired slow blues solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 114 Adding Attitude to a Slow Blues

4M ago

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In this lesson you’ll about adding attitude to a slow blues.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 116 Unaccompanied Blues Lesson

4M ago

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In this lesson you’ll learn an unaccompanied blues solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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“KISS” Shiflett Takes on Fan Solos and Issues a Challenge 34:12

5M ago34:12

34:12

It’s time for Chris Shiflett to rip another solo—solo episode, that is. During this first season of Shred With Shifty, our host has been keeping an eye on fan submissions of the lead parts explained in each episode, hand-picking sharp renditions to share. This time, he spotlights takes on the guitar theatrics from “Alive” by Pearl Jam, “Stay a Litt…

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Songwriting Competitions 33:17

5M ago33:17

33:17

How does competition fit into the creative process? We're joined by Abby Posner, Rachel Garcia, and Thu Tran for a candid roundtable discussion all about songwriting competitions. Explore the highs and lows of participating in these events, how to pick which song to enter, and the impact contests can have on a guitarist's career. Additional resourc…

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MIGS Academy: boost your guitar skills in Classical, Fingerstyle or Rock in Montreux 11:39

5M ago11:39

11:39

A major innovation for Montreux International Guitar Show aka the MIGS (migs.ch) is that this 2024 edition will be preceded by a guitar workshop with top Classical, Fingerstyle and Rock musicians! This is the MIGS Academy (migs-masters-camps.com) which will take place from Monday April 22 to Friday April 26 in Montreux. Here's an interview with org…

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Ep. 3: Grant Gordy 52:31

5M ago52:31

52:31

For our third episode, we speak with Grant Gordy (Mr Sun, David Grisman Quintet), a Brooklyn-based guitarist and composer. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about his early meetings with the guitar, color wheels and the circle of fifths, composing, and more. To learn more about Grant and his music: https://www.grantgordy.com Guitar for Int…

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Brent Mason’s Furious Fingerstyle Shred 1:21:01

5M ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Brent Mason has picked for the biggest and best names in country music: Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, and George Strait are just a few of the country stars on whose records you can hear Mason’s Fender-on-Fender fretwork. But his solo on “Southbound Train,” the closing track on Travis Tritt’s 2000 record Do…

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Free-Wheelin’ Ace Frehley Fires Up His “Shock Me” Solo 1:06:48

5M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Shifty’s biggest guitar hero joins the podcast to run down his unique lead picking on the 1977 Love Gun hit. Ace Frehley is the reason Chris Shiflett picked up a guitar in the first place, so it’s only natural that Shifty invites his original tone teacher onto the pod to recap one his iconic solos. Frehley, saddled with a classic black-and-cream tr…

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Fab Four on Six Strings | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Spotlight on the Beatles 31:00

6M ago31:00

31:00

Like so many musicians of a certain generation, our guests started playing guitar in large part because of the Beatles. Today, Laurence Juber, Mimi Fox, and Tim Sparks each take a different approach to arranging, adapting, reharmonizing, and reimagining these tunes. Tune in for a lively roundtable discussion, chock-full of inspiring musical example…

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Mike Campbell’s Electric Spontaneity 52:42

6M ago52:42

52:42

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ lead guitarist shows Shifty how he bottled an electric reaction to “The Waiting” on the song’s simple, iconic solo. Mike Campbell knows how to write the perfect parts to a song, and records them with the perfect guitar, amp, and tone to match. That’s why Shifty has the Heartbreakers’ lead man on this episode to get …

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Ep. 2: Courtney Hartman 38:31

7M ago38:31

38:31

For our second episode, we speak with Courtney Hartman, a guitarist, singer, writer and producer currently based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We talk about early musical experiences, seasons of creativity, home repairs, and also about her last album, 'Glade.' For more information about Courtney, her music, and to watch the video for “Bright at My Back…

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Video Podcast 113 Eric Clapton Style Blues Lesson

6M ago

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In this lesson you’ll learn an Eric Clapton inspired blues rhythm and solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 112 Lynyrd Skynyrd Style Blues Lesson

6M ago

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In this lesson you’ll learn a Lynyrd Skynyrd inspired blues rhythm and solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Get Gig Ready 34:59

7M ago34:59

34:59

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, a…

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John Osborne’s Tele-Style Spank on “Stay a Little Longer” 1:24:42

7M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

“I think it’s safe to say John Osborne is a fuckin’ beast!” That’s how Chris Shiflett kicks off this episode of Shred With Shifty, featuring bearded Brothers Osborne shredder-in-chief John Osborne. Osborne joins Shifty to dissect his blistering country-rock ripping on the band’s breakout single, “Stay A Little Longer.” Osborne tells Shifty about fa…

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Nyl Guitars – Presentation and demo by Michel Gentils in Puteaux 35:41

7M ago35:41

35:41

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Nyl Guitars (fr.nylguitars.com) by musician Michel Gentils (michelgentils.com) in the presence of luthier Julien Jalaguier. Nyl Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and b…

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CF Guitars – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 19:45

8M ago19:45

19:45

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by CF Guitars (Facebook page) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Fred Charpiot. Configuration: Amp: Kelt V-Twin Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio CF Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the v…

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Odds & Ends and Q&A Vol. 2 50:38

7M ago50:38

50:38

This time on Shred With Shifty, Chris Shiflett steps out on his own. Shiflett starts up with a video montage of fan-submitted solo takes on leads from Charlie Starr, Rivers Cuomo, Mike McCready, and others. Some are more faithful than others, and Shifty celebrates the originality. “Learn it kinda, and then put your own twist on it,” he encourages. …

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Ep. 1. Anna Tivel 40:20

8M ago40:20

40:20

For our inaugural episode, we speak with Anna Tivel, a Portland, Oregon-based singer/songwriter with a flair for capturing intimate moments and crafting strong, narrative-driven Americana-tinged folk songs. As she puts it, “I’m really interested in people and why they do what they do – the messing up or getting hurt, and the small triumphs. The way…

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Nickel Creek 27:12

8M ago27:12

27:12

Catch up with one of your favorite bluegrass bands! Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Thile discuss breathing new life into classic tunes, what their kids really think of their music, and a whole lot more. This episode is sponsored by ToneWoodAmp, a magnetically attached game-changing multi-effects device for acoustic guitars. Get reverb, delay…

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Criman Guitars – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 27:00

8M ago27:00

27:00

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Criman Guitars (criman.ro) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Christian Sandu. Configuration: Amp: Kelt V-Twin Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio Criman Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of…

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Thomas Grumler Lutherie – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 18:14

8M ago18:14

18:14

Presentation and demonstration instruments by Thomas Grumler Lutherie (lutherieguitare.wordpress.com) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Thomas Grumler during the Puteaux Guitar Festival. Thomas Grumler Lutherie demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version…

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Marine Guitars – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 21:20

8M ago21:20

21:20

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Marine Guitars (marineguitars.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Marine Pacaut. Marine Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify a…

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Tausch Guitars – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 25:32

8M ago25:32

25:32

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Tausch Guitars (tausch-guitars.de) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Rainer Tausch. Tausch Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify a…

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Boxis Guitars – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 14:01

8M ago14:01

14:01

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Boris Guitars (boxisguitars.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Alexis Bonin. Boxis Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and b…

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Video Podcast 111 BB King Style Blues Lesson

8M ago

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In this lesson you’ll learn a BB King inspired Three O'Clock blues solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Berg Guitares – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 25:40

9M ago25:40

25:40

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Berg Guitares (berg-guitares.com) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Jonathan Berg. Configuration: Amp: Kelt V-Twin Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio Berg Guitares demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio versio…

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Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Comes “Alive” 1:09:58

8M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Host Chris Shiflett starts things off with a discussion on the musical context McCready emerged from. “If you didn’t have this punk rock background, then you were looked down upon,” remembers McCready. As he explains, his upbringing was less punk rock and more Cub Scouts until he picked up the guitar. He and PJ rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard prefer…

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Micoud Guitares – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 19:41

8M ago19:41

19:41

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Micoud Guitares (micoud-guitares.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Baptiste Micoud. Micoud Guitares demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spo…

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TM Lutherie – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 14:17

9M ago14:17

14:17

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by TM Lutherie (tmlutherie.fr) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Thomas Meuret. TM Lutherie demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: …

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Kopo Guitar – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 24:50

9M ago24:50

24:50

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Kopo Guitar (kopo.fr) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Fred Pons. Configuration: Kopo Guitar demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and…

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Lame Horse Instruments – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 22:41

9M ago22:41

22:41

Presentation and demonstration of a Lame Horse Instruments (lamehorse.net) guitar by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Chris Jenkins. Lame Horse Instruments demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spot…

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Solo Guitar Composition 33:03

9M ago33:03

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In this roundtable discussion, Diego Figueiredo, Gwenifer Raymond, and Yasmin Williams share their unique perspectives on composing for solo guitar. Through conversation and inspiring demonstrations, our guests explore the differences between improvising and refining a piece, techniques for making one guitar feel like a full band, and more. This ep…

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Jawbreaker’s Blake Schwarzenbach on the Emo-Meets-Zeppelin Magic of “Accident Prone” 1:19:35

9M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

On this week’s Shred With Shifty, Chris Shiflett is joined by one of his all-time favorite players: Blake Schwarzenbach, the 6-string architect behind California punk band Jawbreaker’s simple, noisy, orchestral rippers. But before things really get rolling, Shifty gets his heartbroken as Schwarzenbach squashes rumors that Jawbreaker might have a ne…

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