Jeb Wright recently interviewed Eric Johnson for ClassicRockRevisited.com. In the interview, Johnson discusses his latest album Up Close, the current tour in support of the album, doing session work, and his diverse guitar style: I think there are people who are better at one style than I am. I’m kind of a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to guitar styles. When I was growing … [Read more...]
Fretboard Journal Podcast #39 Featuring Creston Lea
My favorite guitar magazine Fretboard Journal also has a pretty interesting podcast featuring a number of the builders and players featured in the magazine. The most recent episode features an interview with Vermont-based luthier Creston Lea of Creston Guitars. Lea makes Fender-style guitars, but with his own unique touches. For example, I believe that most of his guitars … [Read more...]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Interview with Music Radar
I'm reluctantly linking to this Music Radar interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd. I'm reluctant not because of the material--it's a pretty interesting interview with Shepherd talking about his upcoming album How I Go and his gear--but because Music Radar split the article over 6 pages to increase page views in addition to displaying a pop-up ad. If you're interested in hearing … [Read more...]
DunlopTV Interviews Derek Trucks
I saw that DunlopTV recently posted a video interview with Derek Trucks. In the interview, Trucks talks about his new band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, which he formed with his wife Susan Tedeschi. He also talks about their new album, Revelator, how he got started playing guitar, his gear, and, perhaps most importantly, the fact that he is a Braves fan. Check out the interview … [Read more...]
Interview: Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa had a busy 2010. Like most years, he spent much of it on the road, but that did not stop him from forming Black Country Communion and recording an album with the band. In addition, he also found time to record a new solo record, Dust Bowl. He released Black Rock (see my review) in March of 2010 and spent the last half of the year touring in support of that album. … [Read more...]