The Aotearoa Guitar Show

Wadepool Productions
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Kia ora! Highlighting and exploring the guitar players, builders, breakers, and makers of Aotearoa New Zealand, join us on a journey from the past to the present and meet all of the characters along the way.

Episodes

  1. 03/30/2025

    Episode 7 - Stephan Gilberg - Big Noise Amplification

    Tēnā koutou katoa Thanks for the patience with the delay in getting a new show out, when it comes to interruptions, life finds a way. Welcome to the 7th instalment of the Aotearoa Guitar Show. Meet Stephan Gilberg of Big Noise Amplification, a pedal building wizard from the South Island. Stephan walks us through his inspirations, partnerships, design philosophies and features of some of his amazing pedals. Note: this was recorded late 2024 so any dates for shows have passed but I’ve left them in as they still point to some great resources and links to future events can be found in the links below. Big Noise Amplification: https://bignoiseamplification.com Big Noise Amplification YouTube Channel:    / @bignoiseamplification6370   Tasman Bay Blues Club: https://tasmanbayblues.co.nz Canterbury Blues Club: https://www.canterburybluesclub.co.nz The Mussel Inn: https://www.musselinn.co.nz/Entertain...

    1h 1m

  2. 03/30/2025

    Episode 6 - Tū Edmonds from metal band Alien Weaponry

    Kia ora and welcome to the sixth episode of the Aotearoa Guitar show. Today I'm speaking with Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds, best know for his role playing bass and writing with the metal band Alien Weaponry. We discuss his musical journey, where his true artistic passion lies, the wonders of Evertune bridges, best places in the world to eat, and a lot more. If you enjoy this show, please give us a like and subscribe! Tū's links: https://alienweaponry.com/    / @alienweaponry      / @tuedmonds   https://tuedmonds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alienweapon... https://www.tiktok.com/@tu_edmonds?la...   Aotearoa artists mentioned in the show:    / @labmusic      / @troykingi      / @stanwalkeraotearoa        / @shepherdsreign      / @pulldownthesun

    1h 9m

  3. 03/30/2025

    Episode 5 - Aaron Ludlow of Curlys Jewels

    Kia ora! Today we chat with Aaron from ‪@CurlysJewelsBand‬!   / curlys.jewels   https://linktr.ee/curlysjewels We discuss studio time, live shows, his influences and how AI will likely come for us one day ;) Come along for the ride!

    55 min

  4. 03/30/2025

    Episode 4 - Nick Granville

    Kia ora! Welcome back to the show. Today we speak with Nick Granville about his international work as a guitarist, playing live and recording, crazy backline stories, what tech he's using and what he's looking forward to. As always, please enjoy the show and like and like and subscribe (YouTube or Podcast). Nick’s Links:    / @nickgranville   http://www.nickgranville.com   / we-will-rock-you   Artists mentioned in the show: Warren Mendonsa:    / @blackstratblues   The Crocodiles “Tears”:    • The Crocodiles - "Tears" (1980)   Dave Dobbyn:    / @davedobbyn   L.A.B. :    / @labmusic   Drax Project:    / @draxproject   Harry Harrison:    / @harryharrisonmusic

    58 min

  5. 05/28/2024

    Episode 3 - Simon Gotlieb of Bogan Boutique Amplifiers - The Aotearoa Guitar Show

    Kia ora and welcome to the third episode of the Aotearoa Guitar show. Today I'm speaking with Simon Gotlieb of Bogan Boutique Amplifiers and guitar for several bands including The Flash Harrys and Mister Unit. Join us as we wax poetic about old audio valves, burning amplifiers, stolen goods and Aotearoa New Zealand amplifier cottage industries. Simon's Links:  Bogan Boutique Amplifiers: https://www.facebook.com/boganboutique The Flash Harrys: https://www.theflashharrys.com/ Mister Unit: https://www.facebook.com/UnitMr Mentioned in the show: Headfirst Amplification: https://www.youtube.com/@UCK66FgdibWM_gO91XRvTVvw Curlys Jewels: https://www.youtube.com/@UCTkYKDZ724xQ-DDB7URj2PA Uncle Doug: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuR4hQTXkG_KxozLxwPzEjQ Alien Weaponry: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0NV5iRVirkMhR9XJbZoePQ Electric Tapestry: https://www.youtube.com/@UCklMplv894ogSU3nCzFI8vQ Lovelands: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzItdCnT_ZABecyRde4wFaQ Eurotubes (bias probe): https://www.eurotubes.com/store/pc/home.asp Rob Robinette: https://robrobinette.com/Amp_Stuff.htm

    57 min

  6. 04/02/2024

    Episode 2 - Hugh Allan of Mothra - The Aotearoa Guitar Show

    Kia ora! Today we hear from Hugh Allan, guitarist for the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland three-piece instrumental group Mothra. Hugh tells us about how Mothra formed, his favourite venues from across the motu, new music from the band coming, and the destruction of a Jackson guitar at the mercy of a vehicle backing over it. If you are listening to this before April 5-6th 2024, and are in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington on the 5th, or Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on the 6th you can catch Hugh with Mothra opening for Hötchiwitch featuring Peter Mengede (Handsome / Helmet) which has Hugh also playing second guitar for the headliner, pumping out the entire Handsome album and some Helmet tunes as well. Mothra: https://mothraband.com https://youtube.com/@mothrasound April 5th 2024 WLG tickets: https://www.valhallatavern.com/events-1/handsome April 6th 2024 AKL tickets: https://waxstartouring.flicket.co.nz/events/813e6d5b-a59b-4801-96b0-01cfb0eaec09/reservation Mentioned in the video: Wax Chattels - https://waxchattels.bandcamp.com Ginzu and the Steak Knives - https://ginzuandthesteakknives.bandcamp.com

    47 min

  7. 03/26/2024

    Episode 1 - Glyn Evans of Mr Glyn's Pickups - The Aotearoa Guitar Show

    Welcome to the Southern Pacific realm of guitar making where passion, innovation, and craftsmanship converge. In this episode of the Aotearoa Guitar Show, we speak with Glyn Evans, the adept hands behind Mr. Glyn's Pickups, for a captivating journey into the intricate art of guitar pickups, their restoration, and the vibrant guitar scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Glyn makes some of the most amazing and innovative guitar pickups in his shop on Te Ika-a-Māui North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. Enjoy as he takes us on a ride describing how he builds and repairs pickups, tests them with players, and gets a little sad about the guitar that got away. More shows already recorded and in editing mode, come along for the ride! Please like, subscribe and leave a review for more Aotearoa New Zealand Guitar Show content! Mr Glyn's Pickups - https://mrglynspickups.com Mr Glyn's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MrGlynsPickups Blackstratblues (mentioned in the show) - https://www.youtube.com/@blackstratblues Whether you are a seasoned musician, just beginning to explore the fascinating world of guitar sounds, or just interested in some of the music culture in Aotearoa, this episode promises to be a fun and enjoyable experience. It echoes the belief that a good sound, whether on a stage or in a studio, begins with the guitarist and their love for the craft.

    51 min
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About

Kia ora! Highlighting and exploring the guitar players, builders, breakers, and makers of Aotearoa New Zealand, join us on a journey from the past to the present and meet all of the characters along the way.

Information

  • Creator
    Wadepool Productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Aotearoa Guitar Show