Knox Guitar Box

Andy LeGrand
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Performing Arts
  • Updated Biweekly

Knox Guitar Box is a podcast dedicated to the people, stories, and music of the guitar world. Hosted by Andy LeGrand, each episode features engaging conversations with local, regional, and internationally acclaimed guitarists, composers, educators, fingerstyle artists, guitar builders, and other creative voices who are shaping the future of the instrument. Together, we explore their music, creative process, careers, performances, compositions, and the experiences that have inspired their journey. Produced by FMX and recorded at the beautiful Fountain City Art Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, Knox Guitar Box celebrates the rich and diverse guitar community while highlighting concerts, festivals, educational opportunities, and artists from East Tennessee and around the world. The podcast is proudly sponsored by FlintMeryl Music and LeGrand Music Studios, with any proceeds benefiting Knoxville Classical Guitar, helping bring world-class performances, education, and outreach to our community. Whether you're a guitarist, a music educator, a student, or simply someone who appreciates great music and meaningful conversation, Knox Guitar Box invites you to open the guitar case and discover the stories behind the music. Please consider supporting Knoxville Classical Guitars mission. Learn more about what just $10 per month can do for guitar education, composition, community and more at www.KnoxvilleClassicalGuitar.com. AI Free.

  1. Aug 4 ·  Video

    Knoxville Guitarist Jay Manley and the Remarkable 21-String Guitar

    What happens when a guitarist expands beyond six strings? In this episode of Knox Guitar Box, host Andy LeGrand sits down with guitarist, composer, and educator Jay Manley for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, and one of the most fascinating instruments you'll ever encounter—a 21-string guitar. Jay shares the story behind this remarkable instrument, demonstrates how it works, and discusses how the additional strings have influenced his playing, arranging, and composing. Along the way, you'll hear live performances and gain insight into the unique sound world the instrument creates. The conversation also explores Jay's musical journey, his experiences teaching music in China, his work as an instructor at LeGrand Music Studios, his performances with the Knoxville Classical Guitar Ensemble, and the many projects that continue to shape his career as a performer and educator. In addition to the interview, Andy highlights: The FlintMeryl ONE Flex—an affordable 7/8-size nylon-string guitar designed for students and developing musicians. FMX, a resource for music educators, studios, retail stores, and arts organizations seeking business consulting, retail partnerships, branding, marketing, podcast production, and music education solutions. The Fountain City Art Center, home of Knox Guitar Box, featuring the current Jerry's Artarama Staff Exhibition. The upcoming season of Knoxville Classical Guitar, including internationally acclaimed artists, concerts, and educational programs. Whether you're a classical guitarist, fingerstyle enthusiast, music educator, or simply someone who appreciates great conversations about guitars and music, this episode has something for you. About Knox Guitar Box Knox Guitar Box is an FMX production, created with the support of FlintMeryl Music and LeGrand Music Studios, and produced to benefit Knoxville Classical Guitar. Our mission is to celebrate the people, instruments, organizations, and stories that enrich the worlds of classical, fingerstyle, acoustic, and contemporary guitar while encouraging listeners to support their local guitar communities. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and consider supporting your local guitar society or arts organization. Until next time... play on.

  2. Jul 17 ·  Video

    Welcome Back to Knox Guitar Box!

    Welcome back to Knox Guitar Box! In this special relaunch episode, host Andy LeGrand reintroduces Knox Guitar Box and shares what's in store for an exciting new season. Originally launched during the COVID pandemic to keep the guitar community connected, the podcast returns with a fresh audio and video format featuring conversations with local, regional, and internationally acclaimed guitarists. This season includes interviews with artists from Knoxville Classical Guitar's Main Concert Seriesand Artist Circle Series, along with educators, composers, fingerstyle artists, guitar builders, and other inspiring voices from the guitar world. Produced by FMX and recorded at the Fountain City Art Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, Knox Guitar Box is proudly sponsored by FlintMeryl Music and LeGrand Music Studios. Any proceeds generated by the podcast help support the mission of Knoxville Classical Guitar, bringing world-class performances, education, and outreach to East Tennessee. Whether you're a guitarist, student, educator, or simply a lover of great music, this is your invitation to join the conversation. If you enjoy what we're doing, we'd certainly appreciate your support. You can learn more about how just $10 a month helps strengthen the guitar community, expand music education, and bring world-class performances to East Tennessee by visiting KnoxvilleClassicalGuitar.com. To learn more about concerts, memberships, and upcoming events, visit KnoxvilleClassicalGuitar.com. Welcome back to Knox Guitar Box!

  3. 06/11/2021

    Resonance

    Season 1 episodes were recorded in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Live music had come to a halt. Knoxville Classical Guitar created a podcast, Knox Guitar Box, to move through the challenging times. These interviews were conducted for educational and entertainment purposes.

    Resonance

  4. 05/11/2021

    A Conversation with Jess Kerber

    Season 1 episodes were recorded in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Live music had come to a halt. Knoxville Classical Guitar created a podcast, Knox Guitar Box, to move through the challenging times. These interviews were conducted for educational and entertainment purposes.

    A Conversation with Jess Kerber

  5. 04/11/2021

    A Conversation with Ana Vidovic

    Season 1 episodes were recorded in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Live music had come to a halt. Knoxville Classical Guitar created a podcast, Knox Guitar Box, to move through the challenging times. These interviews were conducted for educational and entertainment purposes.

    A Conversation with Ana Vidovic

  6. 03/11/2021

    A Conversation with Lawrence Long

    Season 1 episodes were recorded in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Live music had come to a halt. Knoxville Classical Guitar created a podcast, Knox Guitar Box, to move through the challenging times. These interviews were conducted for educational and entertainment purposes.

    A Conversation with Lawrence Long

  7. 02/11/2021

    A Conversation with Jeffery Fratus

    Season 1 episodes were recorded in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Live music had come to a halt. Knoxville Classical Guitar created a podcast, Knox Guitar Box, to move through the challenging times. These interviews were conducted for educational and entertainment purposes.

    A Conversation with Jeffery Fratus

  8. 02/06/2021

    A Conversation with Patrick Kerber

    Season 1 episodes were recorded in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Live music had come to a halt. Knoxville Classical Guitar created a podcast, Knox Guitar Box, to move through the challenging times. These interviews were conducted for educational and entertainment purposes.

    A Conversation with Patrick Kerber
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Knox Guitar Box is a podcast dedicated to the people, stories, and music of the guitar world. Hosted by Andy LeGrand, each episode features engaging conversations with local, regional, and internationally acclaimed guitarists, composers, educators, fingerstyle artists, guitar builders, and other creative voices who are shaping the future of the instrument. Together, we explore their music, creative process, careers, performances, compositions, and the experiences that have inspired their journey. Produced by FMX and recorded at the beautiful Fountain City Art Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, Knox Guitar Box celebrates the rich and diverse guitar community while highlighting concerts, festivals, educational opportunities, and artists from East Tennessee and around the world. The podcast is proudly sponsored by FlintMeryl Music and LeGrand Music Studios, with any proceeds benefiting Knoxville Classical Guitar, helping bring world-class performances, education, and outreach to our community. Whether you're a guitarist, a music educator, a student, or simply someone who appreciates great music and meaningful conversation, Knox Guitar Box invites you to open the guitar case and discover the stories behind the music. Please consider supporting Knoxville Classical Guitars mission. Learn more about what just $10 per month can do for guitar education, composition, community and more at www.KnoxvilleClassicalGuitar.com. AI Free.

Information

  • Creator
    Andy LeGrand
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Knox Guitar Box
  • Show Website
    Knox Guitar Box