Its been a minute sice I did a top 5 list so in answer to a listener question here are my top 5 tips for playing acoustic blues. Keep the reviews/questions coming in! If you have any comments/questions leave us a review or send us a text. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list Support the s...
Jun 03, 2024•16 min
Today I'm talking with one of the finest up and coming blues players - Seth Rosenbloom Critics have affirmed the fact that Seth knows of what he speaks. Rock & Blues Muse proclaimed, “The future of blues is in very capable hands.” Living Blues Magazine echoed those sentiments by declaring, “Rosenbloom’s ready to assume the mantle of a true electric blues champion,” Blues Blast Magazine concurred, saying, “Seth Rosenbloom is a guitar player’s guitar player. His ceiling is unlimited.” To get y...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Today I'm answering some questions. I give you a couple of great-sounding blues turnarounds for acoustic and electric blues and advice for playing live for the first time. If you have any comments/questions leave us a review or send us a text. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list Support ...
May 20, 2024•18 min
Today we are looking at some awesome country licks. These are based on typical pedal or lap-steel licks using simple triad shapes. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://ww...
May 13, 2024•12 min
In this episode I am talking you through the MUST know triads for playing lead guitar. Triads are groups of 3 notes we use to make chords, there are four kinds of triad: Major, Minor, Augmented & Diminished. Today were looking at 3 shapes for the major triad. This will allow you to find root notes all over the neck, identify the chord tones & use the shapes as 'jumping off' points for playing lead lines. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-tr...
May 06, 2024•14 min
In this episode I take you through playing chromatically. This is a technique used in Jazz music and when added to a blues scale it gives you a really cool 'jazzy' flavour to your blues playing. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotif...
Apr 29, 2024•12 min
Today I'm talking with Ashley Sherlock from the Ashley Sherlock band. Ashley Sherlock is a gritty blues rock guitarist/vocalist from Manchester. Nominated for Young Blues Artist of the Year, his music creates a modern outlook on the sounds of the American deep south with his superb vocal range, catchy melodies and rock/ blues drenched guitar style. Treading the boards as tour support for international artists, The Kris Barras band, The Quireboys and Laurence Jones. The Ashley Sherlock Band has r...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this episode I take you through the lead intro to the song Frosty by Albert Collins. This is a great song to learn to help imrpove your speed and lead licks. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Shoot me a que...
Apr 15, 2024•12 min
Today I'm talking with Heath from the Feedback Guitar Academy YouTube channel. Heath is a great teacher and makes videos cover all kinds of great music from delta blues, to hill country and electric blues. We talk about picking hand techniques, studying blues greats, how to approach learning to play these styles and much, much more. You can find Heath's courses at www.feedbackguitaracademy,com or by searching Feedback Guitar Academy on YouTube. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://theb...
Apr 08, 2024•58 min
How to use droning delta/hill country blues/hypnotic boogie to fix your picking hand rhythm. Using tunes like John Lee Hooker, T Model Ford, Robert Belfour & more to work on your rhythm and hand technique to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a re...
Apr 01, 2024•12 min
“Ned Evett is the Master of the Glass-Necked Guitar” -USA TODAY Ned is THE man when it comes to playing fretless guitar and has appeared with artists such as; Leon Russell, George Thorogood, Jonny Lang, Joe Satriani, John Fogerty, Allman Brothers, Robert Cray, Eric Johnson, John Scofield, Adrian Belew, Smashing Pumpkins, Jerry Douglas, Doug Martsch, Mickey and the Motor Cars, Gary US Bonds, Thomas Dolby, Jake Shimabukuro, Tony Furtado. In this episode we talk about him building a guitar for john...
Mar 25, 2024•51 min
In this episode we are covering the awesome double-stop licks from Chuck Berry's No Particular Place to Go. If you want the TAB for this one make sure you're signed up to my mailing list over at www.thebluesguitarshow.com to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful ...
Mar 18, 2024•13 min
In this episode I'm talking with Utah-based songwriter and US Army vet Andrew Wiscombe. A former Army Sniper turned Berklee trained award-winning songwriter, Andrew’s ability to clothe stories, words, and emotions in American roots music has received great praise from fans and critics alike. He has drawn many comparisons to some of the great contemporary songwriters/poets of our time. Wiscombe has shared the stage with the likes of Ray Wylie Hubbard, .38 Special, Mary Gauthier, Julian Lage, Doro...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode I'm talking with David & the Devil. I first heard of this guy through Tony Polecastro's Acoustic Tuesday show and his old Charley Hicks moniker. This was an awesome chat and big cheers to Dave for coming on and showing some of his awesome Mule Resonators. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscr...
Mar 04, 2024•2 hr 6 min
Three tips to help you learn and master acoustic blues fingerpicking. These are three of the things I would do differently if I was to re-approach learning the style. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Shoot me...
Feb 26, 2024•19 min
We're looking at one of my absolute favorite acoustic songs to play. Going to California has some awesome finger picking parts and its a totally hypnotic one to play so tune yourself to Double Drop D and Enjoy! to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a ...
Feb 19, 2024•13 min
In this episode I'm talking with El Nico. Nico is the front man for the X Ray Cat Trio and runs the Death Ray Cat youtube channel, he is a stellar guitarist, Gresch artist and all round great guy. His YouTube channel has grown to over 10k subscribers through his Rockabilly, Surf and Rocking guitar lessons, head over to https://www.deathraycat.com/ to check it out. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: ht...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this episode I take you through my top 5 tips for becoming a better improviser. These are really useful if you're looking to get into playing jams or writing solos. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Shoot m...
Feb 12, 2024•18 min
In this episode I'm talking with Johnathan Wyndham. Jonathan is a Nashville based touring artist and guitarist who plays for pop and country artists like Colbie Calais and Jessie James Deker as well as hit own rock, blues soul solo project. He is a Gibson artist and also has held endorsements from Fender, Ernie Ball, Dunlop, True Tone Effects. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout....
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 40 min
In this episode I take you through chord extensions. These are so much fun and will take your chord playing from Cowboy to Oh-boy! (terrible I know) But you gotta learn them. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ...
Jan 29, 2024•14 min
In this episode we're looking at a classic ZZ Top riff from the song Tube Snake Boogie. This is one of my favorite Billy Gibbons parts and there's loads to dive into with it. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ We cover major and minor triads using shapes you already know! Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Become a Blues G...
Jan 22, 2024•16 min
In this episode we're doing a bit of a deep dive on Albert king's solo style. We listen to a couple of different AK solos in the keys of A and G and learn some of his signature licks and discuss how we can inject a bit of his sound into ours. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ We cover major and minor triads using shapes you already know! Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff us...
Jan 15, 2024•15 min
In this episode I talk you though one of the biggest light bulb moments I had learning guitar. We look at playing three note triads and double stops on the bottom three strings to unlock that whole neck on the treble strings. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ We cover major and minor triads using shapes you already know! Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a r...
Jan 08, 2024•13 min
In this episode I breakdown the 5 scales you need to know to play effective blues, rock & country. We look at 2 octave scale shapes for each of them and do a deep dive into the theory behind them. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsp...
Jan 01, 2024•23 min
Merry Christmas Everyone! Today I'm bringing you all some holiday cheer and playing you some sound demos of my gear! In a rare occurrence I have a bunch of instruments all in one place so I thought it would be fun to have a listen to the different sounds in my guitarsenal. Leave a comment in a review to let me know your favorites I'll be demoing my: Hofner B- Bass Violin Bass Musicman Stingray 5 string Warwick Courvette Aria Drednought Fender Rendondo Ozark Resonator Squier Silver Series Strat A...
Dec 25, 2023•19 min
In this episode I'm talking with a fantastic up and coming blues player Kaspar berry Rapkin. Fresh off of his Blues Chart number 1 with K.K Hammond and in the midst of writing some new material we catch up with Kaspar on a chilly Wednesday evening in November. A band-leader, side man, recording artist & all round musician we get into everything from what its like being an artist in 2023 to some awesome demos of Kaspars guitar collection. We had a great chat and cheers to Kaspar for coming on...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In this episode we're looking over the Beatles song Get Back. This song has a great feel to it and some really fun major pentatonic country style licks. Get Back " is a song recorded by the British rock band the Beatles and Billy Preston , and written by Paul McCartney though credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It was originally released as a single on 11 April 1969 and credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston ".The song is one of the few examples of John Lennon featuring prominentl...
Dec 18, 2023•19 min
In this episode we're looking at the blues classic Smokestack Lightning! This is a great example of a 'one riff song' its totally hypnotic to play and has a great feel and groove to it. At Chess' studio in Chicago in January 1956, Howlin' Wolf recorded "Smokestack Lightning".The song takes the form of "a propulsive, one-chord vamp, nominally in E major but with the flatted blue notes that make it sound like E minor", and lyrically it is "a pastiche of ancient blues lines and train references, ti...
Dec 11, 2023•19 min
In this episode we are back with the king of the blues! This is a classic blues 12 bar with some awesome licks and riffs. We cover the main riff, some of the theory behind whats going on in the guitar as well as the whole first section of the solo lick-by-lick. " Rock Me Baby " is a blues standard that has become one of the most recorded blues songs of all time. [2] It originated as "Rockin' and Rollin'", a 1951 song by Lil' Son Jackson , [1] itself inspired by earlier blues. Renditions by Muddy...
Dec 04, 2023•18 min
Episode 150! In this episode I'm taking you through this blues classic! Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters. This is one of my absolute favourite 'zone out' songs and we go through the main riff and lead parts to this awesome live version of the 1955 standard. Mannish Boy " (or " Manish Boy " as it was first labeled) is a blues standard written by Muddy Waters , Mel London , and Bo Diddley (with Waters and Diddley being credited under their birth names). First recorded in 1955 by Waters, it serves as an...
Nov 27, 2023•14 min
