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BTB Ep: 469 with guest Idania Valencia

BTB Ep: 469 with guest Idania Valencia

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Learn to Shred the “Are You Gonna Go My Way?” with Craig Ross

Lenny Kravitz’s lead-guitar maestro shares how his scorching hit solo came together. Hold onto your hats — Shred With Shifty is back! This time, Chris Shiflett sits down with fellow west coaster Craig Ross, who calls in from Madrid equipped with a lawsuit-era Ibanez 2393. The two buddies kick things off commiserating over an increasingly common tragedy for guitarists: losing precious gear in natural disasters. The takeaway? Don’t leave your gear in storage! Take it on the road! Ross started out in the Los Angeles band Broken Homes, influenced by Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and the Beatles, but his big break came when he auditioned for Lenny Kravitz. Kravitz phoned him up the next day to tell him to be at rehearsal that evening. In 1993, they cut one of their biggest hits ever, “Are You Gonna Go My Way?” Ross explains that it came together from a loose, improvisatory jam in the studio — testament to the magic that can be found off-leash during studio time. Ross recalls his rig for recording the solo, which consisted of just two items: Kravitz’s goldtop Les Paul and a tiny Gibson combo. (No fuzz or drive pedals, sorry Chris.) As Ross remembers, he was going for a Cream-era Clapton sound with the solo, which jumps between pentatonic and pentatonic major scales. Tune in to learn how he frets and plays the song’s blistering lead bits, plus learn about what amps Ross is leaning on these days. If you’re able to help, here are some charities aimed at assisting musicians affected by the fires in L.A: https://guitarcenterfoundation.org https://www.cciarts.org/relief.html https://www.musiciansfoundation.org https://fireaidla.org https://www.musicares.org https://www.sweetrelief.org

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EP 312: Andy Nick & Allie Kral

EP 312: Andy Nick & Allie Kral

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BTB Ep: 468- Policy solutions to low streaming payouts; interview with Rudy Love, Jr. of 2lot

breakthebusiness's Livestream Recording (03/21/2025, 01:02:54 AM)

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Salute the Songbird with Special Guest Molly Tuttle

Salute the Songbird with Special Guest Molly Tuttle

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EP 311: Andy & The Band

EP 311: Andy & The Band

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BTB Ep: 467 - ZZ Ward

Acclaimed singer-songwriter ZZ Ward

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Molly Tuttle’s Acoustic Acrobatics on “San Joaquin”

When you imagine the tools of a guitar shredder, chances are you see a sharp-angled electric 6-string running into a smokin’-hot, fully saturated British halfstack of sorts—the type of thing that’ll blow your hair back. You might not be picturing an acoustic steel-string or a banjo, and that’s a mistake, because some of the most face-melting players to walk this earth work unplugged—like Molly Tuttle. The 31-year old Californian has been performing live for roughly 20 years, following in a deep family tradition of roots-music players. Tuttle studied at Berklee College of Music, and has gone on to collaborate with some of the biggest names in bluegrass and folk, including Béla Fleck, Billy Strings, Buddy Miller, Sierra Hull, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Her 2023 record, City of Gold, won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. The furious flatpicking solo on “San Joaquin,” off of that Grammy-winning record, is the subject of this unplugged episode of Shred With Shifty. Shiflett can shred on electric alright, but how does he hold up running leads on acoustic? It’s a whole different ballgame. Thankfully, Tuttle is on hand, equipped with a Pre-War Guitars Co. 6-string, to demystify the techniques and gear that let her tear up the fretboard. Tune in to hear plenty of insider knowledge on how to amplify and EQ acoustics, what instruments can stand in for percussion in bluegrass groups, and how to improvise in bluegrass music.

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EP 310: Andy & Nick - Live From Jam Cruise

EP 310: Andy & Nick - Live From Jam Cruise

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EP 309: Michael Wilbur (Moon Hooch) & Honeycomb

EP 309: Michael Wilbur (Moon Hooch) & Honeycomb

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EP 308: The War and Treaty

EP 308: The War and Treaty

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BTB Ep 463: Kay Hanley talks about Chappell Roan’s Grammy Speech; musician and author Ben Neill

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EP 307: Andy & Nick

EP 307: Andy & Nick

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BTB Ep 462: Chappell Roan’s Grammys Speech; Gaelen McCormick of the Eastman School of Music

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EP 306: Andy & Nick

EP 306: Andy & Nick

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BTB Ep 461: Freelancing as an influencer; Daniel Brindley of Union Stage Presents

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EP 305: Kendall Street Company

EP 305: Kendall Street Company

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BTB Ep 460 Tim Walther All Good Productions, Founder

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Kerry King's Wall of Sound: Riffs, Rigs, and Mayhem

The legendary Kerry King visits the Axe Lords studio and it’s raining blood - and, of course, laughs. Kerry tells us about the craziest thing he’s seen at a Slayer show, how he keeps track of his massive library of riffs, and explains the architecture of his current live rig. We talk mastering right hand technique, Mercyful Fate, custom Kahlers, and unleash the madness of his signature Dean’s Sustaniac pickup. Axe Lords is hosted by Dave Hill, Cindy Hulej and Tom Beaujour. Produced by Studio Kairos. Executive Producer is Kirsten Cluthe. Edited by Justin Thomas (Revoice Media). Engineered by Patrick Samaha. Recorded at Kensaltown East. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Theme music by Valley Lodge. Follow Axe Lords @axelordspod for news, updates, and cool stuff. Follow Kerry King @kerrykingmusic Listen to Kerry's latest album "From Hell I Rise" and see Kerry on tour! https://kerrykingofficial.com

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EP 304: James Fadiman PHD & Jordan Gruder PHD, Psychedelic Specialists

EP 304: James Fadiman PHD & Jordan Gruder PHD, Psychedelic Specialists