First Axe: Christoph Götzen
Strings and Things
On our series called “First Axe” we ask members of Tilted Axes to tell us their electric guitar origin stories. This time, we’re talking to guitarist and composer , who is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. Raised on punk rock but studying and experimenting with jazz, Christoph is also organizing a three-day festival in honor on International Strange Music Day on August 24th. For more on Tilted Axes go to .
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First Axe: Howie Kenty
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On our series called “First Axe” we ask members of Tilted Axes to tell us their electric guitar origin stories. This time we’re talking to , who’s a faculty member at Kaufman Music Center, where he teaches music tech, composition, and theory. But his early guitar days were marked by the sounds of grunge, cassette recordings and questionable taste in stage-wear. is an orchestra of guitarists and percussionists led by composer/performer . They perform original music with mini-amps strapped over their shoulders, moving through public spaces in museums, parks and city streets....
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First Axe: Patrick Grant
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This time, on our series called First Axe - stories about first guitars - we’ll hear from the founder of . That’s composer, performer and producer . He’ll take us back to his teen years in Detroit for the brief but noisy life of his first department store axe. Be sure to check out upcoming performances and the rest of what Tilted Axes is up to at tiltedaxes.com. You can also follow @tiltedaxes on all the socials.
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First Axe: Elisa Corona Aguilar
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We’re back to bring you some new stories from the Tilted Axes circle of musicians. If you don’t know, is an orchestra of guitarists and percussionists led by composer/performer . They perform original music with mini-amps strapped over their shoulders, moving through public spaces in museums, parks and city streets. Its roster of musicians can change from performance to performance, city to city. And you’re going to meet some of them in this series called “First Axe” - stories about first guitars. a writer, translator, composer and guitarist from Mexico City, felt left out when her...
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John Halo: Strings and Things
Strings and Things
On this episode, John Halo of hard-rock quartet is here to work on his while our host, , changes the strings on an old friend, his sea-foam . John handles guitars, composition and vocals in his band, and he’s in charge of molding young minds as a program coordinator in the New York City public school system. We’ll find out how many guitars John actually owns and how he names them, and of course, he and Patrick will boot up and plug in for a special year-end jam. For more, go to our website at - and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Sudeip Ghosh: Strings and Things
Strings and Things
This time on the Strings and Things podcast, super-shredder is here to change the strings on his guitar while our host, , works on his trusty . Sudeip grew up playing and singing Indian classical music, but a chance encounter with a hard rock mixtape ignited his dreams of power chord glory. Sudeip will tell us how a one-string acoustic and a scarcity of guitar magazines tested his determination, and how he’s come into his own as a metal guitarist, a film composer, and a Bollywood musician. As always, we’ll put the new guitar strings thru their paces when Patrick and Sudeip plug in to...
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Strings and Things Episode 11 Trailer
Strings and Things
Computer programmer, film composer and supreme shredder joins us on the next Strings and Things podcast. He'll be here to change the strings on his guitar, while our host works on his trusty black Les Paul. Sudeip will tell us how he discovered heavy metal while growing up in India, and we'll hear how totally underwhelming his first guitar was. This is the Strings and Things podcast, where guitarists come by to change their strings, swap some stories and play some music. Look us up on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and YouTube or visit our website at .
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Strings and Things: Jeremy Nesse
Strings and Things
Bass player 's initial reaction to seeing a was one of surprise."When I first saw it, I thought this looks like a board of wood from a picket fence or a two by four." Despite that first impression, Jeremy was inspired to add the 12-string tapping melodic bass to his arsenal of instruments by listening to 's work with and 's solo albums. On this episode of , he relates to host how his style of playing has developed over the years, from early childhood explorations of his Dad's vast vinyl collection, through his years listening to British new wave and to his interests in...
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Strings and Things Episode 10 Trailer
Strings and Things
On the next Strings and Things podcast, bass player is on tap to tell us about the albums and musicians who inspired him to pick up the , and he’ll describe the pitfalls of playing such an unusual instrument. We’ll find out how his Dad handed down his deep love of music…and why Jeremy’s own son hasn’t quite caught the musical bug yet. This is the Strings and Things podcast, where guitarists come by to change their strings, shoot the breeze and play some music. Look us up on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and YouTube or visit our website at .
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James Moore: Strings and Things
Strings and Things
The podcast goes unplugged this week! Our host, is in the front parlor with of the . They've got and acoustic guitars and they intend to use them. We’ll find out how James made it from the San Francisco Bay Area to the new music scene here in New York. He’ll tell us about the strange playing techniques he uses on his recent album of solo guitar , and we’ll hear an exclusive rendition of a Chet Atkins ballad.
info_outlineBass player Jeremy Nesse's initial reaction to seeing a Chapman Stick was one of surprise."When I first saw it, I thought this looks like a board of wood from a picket fence or a two by four."
Despite that first impression, Jeremy was inspired to add the 12-string tapping melodic bass to his arsenal of instruments by listening to Tony Levin's work with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel's solo albums. On this episode of Strings and Things, he relates to host Patrick Grant how his style of playing has developed over the years, from early childhood explorations of his Dad's vast vinyl collection, through his years listening to British new wave and to his interests in progressive rock and world music.
