Guitar Gavel David Still

This is episode three with Brian leading into the April 2nd debut of his latest album, "New World Rising".We take a deep dive into the album discussing the first six tracks with regards to the song's inspiration, meaning, and a mini-version of "rig rundown".It's a special conversation hearing from Brian what the songs mean to him, while understanding how the listener is free to interpret they lyrics any way they see fit. That's the power of music!We cover the remaining six tracks in the next ...

Leading up to the April 2nd debut of Brian's latest album, "New World Rising," this is the second in a three-part conversation with Brian in which we focus on the first half of his career. Brian and I discuss his early musical interests, a blend of pop, R&B, soul, blues and how the culture of New Orleans and southern Louisiana influenced his style. He tells us about his introduction to The Neville Brothers and shares memories of the near decade he spent touring and recording wit...

In this episode I sit down with solo artist, faithful band member, and prominent session guitarist Brian Stoltz.This is the first of a few episodes we’re doing together leading into the debut of his newest album, “New World Rising”, out April 2nd. Like many, Brian’s interest in music began with the Beatles and a beater acoustic guitar. Before he could drive Brian was already playing country bars and juke joints in southern Louisiana. Brian met The Neville Brothers in 1981, auditione...

In this episode I have the honor of sitting down with Falcon Eddy of the Galveston Guitar Lounge. He takes us through his guitar journey that properly began as a teenager at Gibson's department store when he bought a Teisco Del Ray, amp, and case for $29. Falcon Eddy moved up quick... next a Gibson SG and then a Gibson Dove. He even managed to trade a bass for a car!A lot of his journey revolved around the harmonica... there's too many guitar players :-)Falcon Eddy then walks us through the h...

In this episode I have the honor of sitting down with Kevin, straight from his amazing Star Wars guitar room and man cave. Kevin starts with his guitar origin story beginning with his dad's influences, his first guitars as a young kid, and the impact his brother and grandmother had on his musical interests. We talk about extensively about EVH, cracking the code on his guitar parts, the reason for his book and more EVH! And of course Kevin has an aresenal of EVH replica guitars for show and te...

In this podcast I have the pleasure of hosting a conversation with artist and guitar maker Robert Randall XI, yes the eleventh. He is a fantastic guy, super passionate and articulate, and his stories and lessons make for a great show. If you are a fan of "the process" and how unique artistry intersects guitar, then you don't want to miss this episode. Robert's guitar journey began at age 10 when he started taking lessons and ended with his parents selling his guitar a couple of years later. F...