Episodes
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Mike Brenner Episode #14
This time out we hear from my good friend and collaborator Mike "Slo Mo" Brenner. He has a lot of great things to say and will make you search, stretch and think. Check him out on YouTube and his many recordings: "Easy Come" "Love Will Tear Us Apart" Full band With Debashish
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Ariel Posen Episode #13
This episode features Bothers Landreth guitarist Ariel Posen. We spoke while I was in London and he in his new home of Ireland. An extremely generous and kind person, Ariel spent a lot of time talking to me about all aspects of his approach and gear. I hope you like it. He is very active on...
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Jeremy Spencer Episode #12
It was my extreme honor and pleasure to have one of my original influences, in fact the first man I heard play slide guitar, Jeremy Spencer to the podcast. Jeremy is engaging, open, direct and very forthcoming. Check out his slide guitar lessons online at YouTube below (starting at lesson 1) and...
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Doug Cox Episode #11
Forgive the length of this installment of The Slide Area podcast but it's a good'un. Canada's own Doug Cox. I got a lot out of talking with him and I think you will too. Listen in two parts if you must . Some of Doug on the web: Doug's website "Sittin' In" with Doug on YouTube Doug Cox and Betty...
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Johnny Hiland Episode #10
This time out the amiable, kind and mind-blowing Johnny Hiland. Check out his YouTube clips and online lessons. He's a joy to watch and be around: Chickin' Pickin' with Johnny lesson Slow blues Slide for his wife Lessons Johnny's website
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Geir Sundstol Episode #9
Welcome to another episode! Thanks for sticking with me. This time out it's the wonderful Norwegian slide-pedal steel artist Geir Sundstol. One of my favorite players of all time. Extremely innovative, creative and expressive player. I've attached some videos I think you'll like and copied the...
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Jack Pearson Episode #8
This episode features the affable and incredible Jack Pearson. Check out Jack's website, videos and take lessons from him! Jack's website Guitar Academy Blues guitar with Jack "Blue Sky" performance
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Debashish Bhattacharya Episode #7
We start 2017 with the incredible Debashish Bhattacharya, a very special interview for me as I have been practicing, and failing, to his music and videos for some time. He is a true musical treasure and has a lot to share both musically and spiritually. Here's some YouTube clips and a link to his...
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Sonny Landreth Episode #6
Last episode for 2016 is a doozy...Sonny Landreth y'all!!!! Very inspirational and informative, Sonny has a lot to teach all of us about technique, style, tone, you name it. He embodies all that is great, wonderful, mysterious and beautiful about slide guitar. My chat with him was very…
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Calvin Cooke Episode #5
This time I had the great fortune to speak with Sacred Steel legend Calvin Cooke. This interview was so much fun I can't wait to talk with him again. Check out his clips on YouTube and his music here: The Slide Brothers YouTube:Calvin Cooke at Michigan Folk Fest More YouTube:Calvin Cooke:The…
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David Tronzo Episode #4
This episode we're featuring the incredible David Tronzo. Sideman, artist, innovator, teacher...he's all that and more. Listen to David take you for a spin in his magic jazz/experimental/free improvisation carpet. Check out his video master class and various recordings here and if you are a…
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Lee Roy Parnell Episode #3
This time we feature hit country artist and songwriter Lee Roy Parnell. Besides being a fabulous slide player and influencing so many country artists and songwriters he's a genuinely nice guy and very generous with his craft and insights to the biz. He's even been recognized by the Gibson guitar...
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Al Perkins Episode #2
This episode features multi-instrumentalist, sideman, band leader Al Perkins. From the Flying Burrito Brothers to Manassas, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band and beyond Al has left an indelible mark on roots-Americana/rock n' roll from 1970 to the present. The Gibson guitar company called Perkins…
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Arlen Roth Episode #1
In conjunction with my research for a book I've been working on the last year I conducted interviews with some of the greats of modern slide guitar. I've decided to share them with y'all in hopes you'll get as much out of it as I have so you don't have to wait for the book which will likely be...
About this show
Interviews with modern greats of slide guitar. Covers technique, styles, gear, set up, approach and study.
Hosted by
Ed Pettersen
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