The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People (A Podcast About Acoustic Instruments, Music, & Artists)

The Acoustic Shoppe
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"The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People" podcast, brought to you by The Acoustic Shoppe and hosted by the talented Chapman brothers: John, Jeremy, and Jason. Formerly known as The Chapmans, they've settled in Springfield, MO, opening an all-acoustic music store. Now, they invite you to join their weekly podcast where they engage in captivating conversations with renowned artists, manufacturers, and personalities from the music industry, and explore their favorite subjects - Acoustic Instruments, & Acoustic Music, Tune in every Saturday for an immersive experience in the world of acoustic music.

  1. 4d ago

    How We Grew The Acoustic Shoppe Channel | The Acoustic Shoppe Knows Hinkley! (Our Producer)

    Is it strange to write a description about my own episode? - Yes!Today on The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we talk to our very own content producer - Hinkley! Hinks has been the content producer for the Acoustic Shoppe for 5 years and seen the entire growth of the channel. We go converse on the channel, it's challenges, her background, and how we grew this incredible community, mostly thanks to all of y'all. 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground

    1h 13m

  2. May 31

    Why We Don't Carry Your Favorite Brand | TAS Knows People Podcast

    In this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we are pulling back the curtain on the music retail industry. We're getting candid about the brands we can't carry due to dealership restrictions, competitor pushback, and industry politics. But when one door closes, another opens! We explain how these roadblocks forced us to look elsewhere, leading us to discover the incredible brands that bloomed very special bonds. Ultimately, our core mission is—and always will be—finding the absolute best value for our customers at every single price point, rather than just chasing the biggest name on the headstock. 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground

    56 min

  3. May 24

    Behind the Scenes of The Acoustic Shoppe with Corey Kirkland | TAS Knows Corey!

    In this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we are keeping it in the family and sitting down with our very own Sales Manager, Corey Kirkland! Corey shares his journey from being a local gigging musician and customer to officially running our sales floor. We pull back the curtain for some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories of the shop, nerd out over the acoustic gear we love, and talk about what it really takes to perfectly match a player with their ultimate instrument. 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground

    1h 4m

  4. May 17

    Stories from a Banjo Legend | TAS Knows Alan Munde!

    On this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast, the Chapmans are incredibly honored to sit down with the one and only Alan Munde! Alan is a local legend and a national treasure. We dive deep into his unique approach to the banjo, what it was like teaching the next generation of pickers at South Plains College, and swap some of our favorite stories from the road. Whether you are a dedicated banjo player or just a huge fan of bluegrass history, you are going to love this conversation!

    1h 28m

  5. May 10

    2026 Will Be The "Year of the Mandolin" | Acoustic Shoppe Knows People Podcast

    In this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, the Chapmans are back from an exhausting but incredible trip to MerleFest. We share some crazy stories from the road—including Jeremy's midnight encounter with a deer and John's foot getting crushed by a booth cart.Then, we dive deep into the recent shakeups in the acoustic world. We discuss the current gap in the mid-tier mandolin market, the rumors surrounding former Northfield employees starting a new company called CooStar, and why The Acoustic Shoppe was told we could never be a Northfield dealer.Most importantly, we reveal our exciting new partnership with Gold Tone to carry their brand new, elite "Grandmaster" mandolin series! We also share some insider news on the highly-anticipated return of Recording King and The Loar mandolins. 🔗Check out Gold Tone Mandolins Here! - https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/gold-tone-mandolins

    55 min

  6. May 4

    RE-RELEASE: Sitting Down with Bluegrass Legend Tim O'Brien! | TAS Knows People Podcast Ep 11 Rerun

    We are joined by absolute acoustic royalty today! The one and only Tim O'Brien sits down with the Chapmans on this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast. From his groundbreaking days with Hot Rize to his incredible Grammy-winning solo career, Tim has been a massive influence on the bluegrass and acoustic music world for decades. We dive deep into his musical journey, his songwriting process, what he looks for in an instrument, and share some amazing stories from his time on the road. Whether you're a long-time fan of his music or just love hearing legendary pickers talk shop, you are not going to want to miss this conversation!

    1h 23m

  7. Apr 20

    Molly Tuttle: The Art of Flatpicking & Modern Bluegrass | The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People #50

    🎶Welcome the incredible Molly Tuttle to The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast! As one of the most exciting voices and premier flatpickers in modern bluegrass, Molly sits down with us to discuss her entire musical journey. Later, we take some time to discuss her new Martin Guitar signature modes! We go into the design process, why two models were made, & how surreal it is to be honored by a legendary brand. The Acoustic Shoppe is thrilled to say we know Molly Tuttle! 🔗Follow Molly Tuttle: See a Show! - https://www.mollytuttlemusic.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mollytuttlemusic/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mollytuttle/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LX0KCPnH7gvxEbVXqXmAE?si=THo6SlDTRx2Hz-CbbmKfbA

    1h 5m

  8. Apr 15

    We Drafted the ULTIMATE Bluegrass Supergroup (You Decide Who Won!)

    If you could pick any musicians in the world to form the ultimate bluegrass supergroup, who would make your starting lineup? On this episode of the Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast, the Chapmans are taking a break from interviews to have a little fun with a Bluegrass Fantasy Draft! We go position by position—guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, and vocals—to build our absolute dream bands. There were some stolen picks, a few controversial choices, and a whole lot of acoustic music nerd talk. Watch to see our final lineups, and be sure to hit the comments to let us know who you think drafted the best band (and who you would have picked instead)! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👕Get Your TAS Merch!: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/shoppe-branded-merchandise 🪕Instruments At TAS -- ⌁Guitars: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/guitars ⌁New Arrivals: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/new-arrivals ⌁Mandolins: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/mandolins ⌁Banjos: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/banjo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - The Draft Rules Explained 4:44 - Round 1 Picks 8:23 - Round 2 Picks 11:40 - Round 3 Picks 15:04 - Round 4 Picks 18:00 - Round 5 Picks 20:56 - Round 6 Picks 24:32 - Honorable Mentions 26:31 - Naming the Bands 28:07 - Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌎Follow The Acoustic Shoppe Everywhere! -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAcousticShoppe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theacousticshoppe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theacousticshoppe TAS Knows People Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yM0Y64DROnRmg9FfWnmNY?si=b76e9b34d9ab4694 Our Website: https://www.theacousticshoppe.com/ Reverb: https://reverb.com/shop/the-acoustic-shoppe 🎙️We use Ear Trumpet Labs Microphones for instrument demos - Thank you Ear Trumpet Labs! https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/ 👍Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell icon to stay updated with all things Acoustic Shoppe. Follow us on our journey through the music world, and share your thoughts in the comments below! #BluegrassMusic #AcousticGuitar #GuitarInstrumental #MusicLovers #TheAcousticShoppeReviews

    31 min
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"The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People" podcast, brought to you by The Acoustic Shoppe and hosted by the talented Chapman brothers: John, Jeremy, and Jason. Formerly known as The Chapmans, they've settled in Springfield, MO, opening an all-acoustic music store. Now, they invite you to join their weekly podcast where they engage in captivating conversations with renowned artists, manufacturers, and personalities from the music industry, and explore their favorite subjects - Acoustic Instruments, & Acoustic Music, Tune in every Saturday for an immersive experience in the world of acoustic music.

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