Sidetrack Liner Notes

Discussions with people with a passion for music. Stories, facts and legends, the kind of information we once got from liner notes. Because if the music is good we want to know more.

39 Stony Hill 09/28/2020

39 Stony Hill 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". /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/16183682

39 Stoney Hoill 09/28/2020

39 Stoney Hoill 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". /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/16183679

42 Analog Man Mike Piera 09/13/2020

42 Analog Man Mike Piera 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 /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/15990962

41: G.E. Smith 01/17/2020

41: G.E. Smith 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. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/12787976

40: Thomas Goldsmith 11/22/2019

40: Thomas Goldsmith 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. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/12136850

38: John Hammond pt.2 09/25/2019

38: John Hammond pt.2 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. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/11398229

37: John Hammond 08/29/2019

37: John Hammond 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 /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/11052830

37: John Hammond 08/29/2019

36: Steve Earle 04/25/2019

36: Steve Earle 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. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/9533402

35: Dan Forte - Bonus Track 03/11/2019

35: Dan Forte - Bonus Track But wait, there's more. At 3 1/2 hours podcast 34 was hardly short. Don't even ask how we left this out of that podcast but we did, we found it and now you can listen to even more of Dan's stories. Included in this podcast are his stories of interviewing George Harrison and more about his father's record collection and Tommy Tedesco. We think it will be many moons before Dan's record for length of podcast and number of entertaining stories is equaled. Enjoy. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/8965658

34: Dan Forte 03/06/2019

34: Dan Forte Dan Forte’s musical journey was blessed from the start: Family– father who loved Django Reinhardt, Location- the S.F. Bay Area, Timing- the 60s. Throw in talent, humor, taste and skill for a can’t miss mixture. Dan took full advantage of S.F.’s 60’s- 70’s scene where live music was everything. Dan has interviewed a veritable encyclopedia of guitarists. For more than a decade, he has called Vintage Guitar Magazine home base. His cover story on Mike Bloomfield is as good as it gets. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/8900960

33: The John Sally Ride 02/06/2019

33: The John Sally Ride /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/8548307

32: Ian S. Port 01/26/2019

32: Ian S. Port "The Birth Of Loud" tells of the birth of the electric guitar and it's impact on popular music. It's a refreshing read that looks into corners seldom searched and gives deserving figures time in the light. His device of a rivalry between Les and Leo frames the story but more accurately describes the marketing and cultural forces that both figures were operating in. Leo and Les's influence still resonates today. If you are a musician or someone with an interest in music this book is a great read. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/8403647

31: Guy Story 01/10/2019

31: Guy Story Welcome to Storytown a C D to be released this month. 12 original songs composed by Guy Story and performed by the band Storytown comprised of Guy all Vocals & Guitar, Tony Cruz-Drums, Percussion, Charlie Roth-Keyboards, Rick Wagner-Bass with guest artist Jim Corter Upright Bass, Fawzia Afzal-Khan-Vocal. In podcast #31 Guy speaks about the stories behind the songs as well as the experience recording them and producing the C D projec.. A fascinating story and an extremely likable Guy (pun intended) /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/8213573

30: Dick Boak 01/02/2019

30: Dick Boak For 42 years Dick was employed by the C. F. Martin Guitar Company where he used his considerable skills as artist, musician, woodworker, draftsman, luthier, public relations maven and art director. Dick established the artist relations department where they produced the limited edition guitars with artists Clapton, Paul Simon, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Mark Knopfler, and others. In this case “every guitar tells a story” a great podcast where he tells personal tales and music anecdotes /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/8109857

29: Dick Boak Exhibition 11/21/2018

29: Dick Boak Exhibition Dick Boak best known for his work with the C. F. Martin Guitar Co. has another side. Dick is an established artist and illustrator with an exhibition Nov. 17-Dec. 8th. daily 3-9 P.M. located in Matt Umanov's guitar shop 273 Bleecker St Greenwich Village in New York city. Dicks original pen and ink drawings are on display as well as some images as prints. 7 of Dick's custom guitars and basses are on display. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/7641149

28: Alan Rogan 11/10/2018

28: Alan Rogan Alan Rogen Has consulted on, found, set up, tuned and looked after the guitars of some the the most demanding guitarist of the last 40 years. You'll know who he is talking about when he uses the names: Pete, George, Keith, Mick, Eric, Ronnie, Jeff and others. From his relaxed, gentlemanly and informed conversation it is obvious why he's lasted so long in such demanding situations. It is an honor to sit across the table from him in London 10/18 for this podcast. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/7506767

27: Jimmy Vivino 10/26/2018

27: Jimmy Vivino Jimmy Vivino is the complete musician, guitarist, keyboard player, composer, arranger, and producer His collaborations with legendary blues and rock luminaries are simply to lengthy to list. He is a member of The Fab Faux, ,the ultimate Beatles re-creation band. .He has been involved with the vibrant east coast scene around Woodstock, N Y working with John Sebastian and crew on several Jug band projects and the“Midnight Rambles” sessions . Clear some time to enjoy Jimmy’s stories. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/7328342

26: Songbirds Guitar museum 08/29/2018

26: Songbirds Guitar museum The Songbirds Guitar Museum has been open for a year now in a repurposed Railroad station. It house a mind boggling collection of vintage guitars. We visit and discuss a recent acquisition Fender #0075 probably the first Telecaster type guitar photographed for the 1950 Fender catalogue. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/6985323

25: The Rails 08/04/2018

25: The Rails A free flowing conversation with James and Kami Walbourne, The Rails. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/6887819

24: Gene Santoro 05/25/2018

24: Gene Santoro We welcome noted author and journalist Gene Santoro for an extensive conversation about his long association with music. Gene is one of the lucky ones who roamed NYC's music haunts in the 1960s and was able to see and hear John Coltrane, The Blues Project, Dave Van Ronk, The Mothers of Invention, Tiny Tim and others. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Down Beat, Rolling Stone, The Nation and other periodicals. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/6634719

23: Emily Duff 04/13/2018

23: Emily Duff 23: Emily Duff /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/6478042

22: John Sebastian 03/29/2018

22: John Sebastian A deep discussion with John Sebastian concerning his boyhood and musical development in Greenwich Village and the folk movement, his founding of The Lovin' Spoonful, his move to California and his solo career which continues today. A raconteur of the first order who has had a front row seat when he hasn't been on stage himself to some of the most important events in American popular music of the last 60 years. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/6422984

21: Zeke Schein 11/21/2017

21: Zeke Schein Zeche Schein, tells his story of possibly discovering the 3rd known photo of Blues master Robert Johnson. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/5967590

20: Martin Kelly 11/02/2017

20: Martin Kelly Martin Kelly is interviewed about his life in music from a British perspective. Contemporary band management, vintage guitar hunting and collecting are just a few of the topics touched on. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/5903510

19: John Cohen pt.2 10/19/2017

19: John Cohen pt.2 pt.2 of our conversation with John Cohen he discusses his trips to Kentucky recording Roscoe Holcomb, his collaboration with Ralph Rinzler, the first concerts for The Friends of Old Time Music, Doc Watson's trips to New York, The New Lost City Ramblers residency at The Ash Grove in L A where Johnny Cash stood in for Mother Maybelle and The Ramblers road trips with Ms Carter, Newport "65, and printing books with Steidl. A wonderful summation of a rich lifetime of creative projects revolving around music. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/5855335

18: John Cohen pt.1 10/06/2017

18: John Cohen pt.1 John Cohen discusses his remarkable life in music from the Folk Music boom of the early 60s up till todays "Americana" musicians /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/5813296

17:Geoff Muldaur pt.2 10/04/2017

17:Geoff Muldaur pt.2 part 2 of our conversation with Geoff where he discusses the recording of "The Secret Handshake", " Private Astronomy" his classical music project in Antwerp and the Geoff Muldaur model Martin Guitar. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/5807249

16 Geoff Muldaur pt.1 09/25/2017

16 Geoff Muldaur pt.1 A conversation with Geoff Muldaur famed vocalist and guitar player about his extensive experiences with all things musical. /episode/index/show/linernotes/id/5776118

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