39 Stony Hill
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Stony Hill is G. E. Smith's new project. Listeners to SLN know G. E's resume. He's entered a new phase with this collaboration with Seattle singer songwriter Leroy Bell. We coaxed them to the microphones for this podcast following a photo shoot for their new album "Stony Hill". It is obvious from the music these guys create that they are glad the found each other having a good time creating great music for us to enjoy. This free flowing podcast is pretty enjoyable also. Check out "Stony Hill".
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39 Stoney Hoill
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Stony Hill is G. E. Smith's new project. Listeners to SLN know G. E's resume. He's entered a new phase with this collaboration with Seattle singer songwriter Leroy Bell. We coaxed them to the microphones for this podcast following a photo shoot for their new album "Stony Hill". It is obvious from the music these guys create that they are glad the found each other having a good time creating great music for us to enjoy. This free flowing podcast is pretty enjoyable also. Check out "Stony Hill".
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42 Analog Man Mike Piera
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An electrical engineer with a passion for music Mike Piera aka Analog Man is the our guide to the world of effect pedals. He has repaired , modified and manufactures his own pedals. In this podcast. we discuss the world of pedals. His office is the production line for his Analog Man pedals. Let’s describe Analog Man pedals as “Bespoke” which means “Made to Measure” because Analog Man doesn’t build them until they are ordered. Mike is a straight shooter who knows his subject and tells it like
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41: G.E. Smith
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GE has done it all. He started playing publiclywhen he was 11, lead the powerhouse Saturday Night Live band,toured with Bob Dylan among others. His knowledge of instruments and equipment can not be matched. TThis is a much anticipated and enjoyable podcast recorded \ in Amagansett. He is most generous with his time and stories. Settle in for a pleasurable and wide ranging conversation with one of the smartest, most talented and just plain nicest musicians today.
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40: Thomas Goldsmith
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Tommy Goldsmith writer, musician, historian has just released “Earl Scruggs and Foggy Mountain Breakdown The Making of an American Classic”. Goldsmith tells the story of Scruggs development and of Bluegrass Music itself . His 30 years of writing on music and culture for newspapers in N.C. and Tenn. give him a unique perspective. Goldsmith understood what Earl was talking about when he interviewed him over several years of their friendship.
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38: John Hammond pt.2
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We return to John Hammond’s place to continue our conversation that was recorded in SLN #37. In this podcast he discusses some of his favorite guitars and why. He shares great stories of the Greenwich Village scene he was so much a part of in the 60s and the shift to electric music that he helped bring about. We continue his tales of touring and recording which continue through today.
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37: John Hammond
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John Hammond has always played The Blues with depth understanding skill and style. He has produced over 30 LPs with accompanists that are world class. He continues to perform live and has the stories to prove that it's a career and life well lived. A most enjoyable conversation with Mr Hammond
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37: John Hammond
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John Hammond has always played The Blues with depth understanding skill and style. He has produced over 30 LPs with accompanists that are world class. He continues to perform live and has the stories to prove that it's a career and life well lived. A most enjoyable conversation with Mr Hammond
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37: John Hammond
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John Hammond has always played The Blues with depth understanding skill and style. He has produced over 30 LPs with accompanists that are world class. He continues to perform live and has the stories to prove that it's a career and life well lived. A most enjoyable conversation with Mr Hammond
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36: Steve Earle
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We found out about Steve Earle when his first album, “Guitar Town” came out in 1986. It is one of the best first albums ever. To date he has released 17 albums His most recent is “Guy” composed entirely of songs by his Texas songwriting mentor, Guy Clark In this podcast Steve shares his strong opinions on a range of topics: It’s a rapid fire conversation where the facts and anecdotes come at you fast and furious. If you’re a SLN listener you will love this podcast.
info_outlineWe sit down in Kingston, N y with Geoff and have a far ranging conversation on all things musical. We get into his early fascination Blues and Jazz recordings accompanied by his friend Joe Boyd and Joe's brother Warwick. Geoff's involvement with the Cambridge scene including his time with the famed Jim Kweskin Jug Band. Geoff and his wife of the time Maria's 2 L Ps followed by his time in Woodstock as vocalist for Paul Butterfield's band Better Days. Just too much to list here plus there will be a part 2 podcast #17.