Strings and Things

The show where musicians come by to change their strings , talk about all kinds of things and make music.

First Axe: Christoph Götzen 08/22/2022

First Axe: Christoph Götzen 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 . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/24125961

First Axe: Howie Kenty 04/30/2022

First Axe: Howie Kenty 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. Its roster of musicians can change from performance to performance, city to city. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/22961879

First Axe: Patrick Grant 04/28/2022

First Axe: Patrick Grant 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. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/22937747

First Axe: Elisa Corona Aguilar 04/24/2022

First Axe: Elisa Corona Aguilar 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 brother got a guitar and she didn't. In this episode she tell us how she finally got her own instrument, and how it still influences the music she makes today. To find out more, visit . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/22888010

John Halo: Strings and Things 12/31/2016

John Halo: 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! /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4952446

Sudeip Ghosh: Strings and Things 12/07/2016

Sudeip Ghosh: 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 record some rollicking riffs. Go to our webpage at for more music and videos. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4892824

Strings and Things Episode 11 Trailer 11/22/2016

Strings and Things Episode 11 Trailer 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 . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4852029

Strings and Things: Jeremy Nesse 10/03/2016

Strings and Things: Jeremy Nesse 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 progressive rock and world music. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4713497

Strings and Things Episode 10 Trailer 09/18/2016

Strings and Things Episode 10 Trailer 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 . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4676407

James Moore: Strings and Things 08/21/2016

James Moore: 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. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4606961

Strings and Things Episode 9 Trailer 08/14/2016

Strings and Things Episode 9 Trailer On the next Strings and Things podcast, a new music guitar maven looks back on how his family helped set him on his career path. , a co-founder and director of , the electric guitar quartet, will be here with his l steel string while our host works on an . James tells us what his grandmother taught him about composition, and discusses his recording of ’s , a set of eclectic etudes for solo guitar. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4591195

Strings and Things: Tilted Axes Album Release 08/08/2016

Strings and Things: Tilted Axes Album Release Thanks to everyone who’s been listening to the Strings and Things podcast! We really appreciate you spending time with us and our talented guests while we do the glamorous work of changing our gummy guitar strings. But, we want to let you know about another project we've wrapped up here at : It’s the new Tilted Axes album! You may remember we’ve met some of the guitarists on the podcast through Patrick’s project, . It’s both a processional event and an ensemble of electric guitarists. They use portable amplifiers strapped to their sides as they criss-cross the urban landscape and play music for unsuspecting audiences. Anywhere from 9 to over 40 guitarists have performed in a Tilted Axes event, playing compositions that Patrick’s written specifically for the group, the project’s host city, or various cultural occasions. You can listen to the Tilted Axes album at and or download a copy at , , or wherever good digital music is sold. Thank you! /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4573824

Daniel Reyes Llinas: Strings and Things 07/09/2016

Daniel Reyes Llinas: Strings and Things This week, our host welcomes guitarist/composer to the Strings and Things podcast. Daniel’s got a Fender Strat he customized himself, and he’s the co-founder of the New York instrumental group, . We’ll hear about the impact that the Beatles, Latin rock and New Wave made on him as a kid growing up in Colombia, and we’ll find out what’s cooking with Daniel’s new album. Find out more at . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4502515

Strings and Things Episode 8 Trailer 07/04/2016

Strings and Things Episode 8 Trailer A Colombian-born, New York City composer brings in his custom Strat and looks back on his earliest musical influences. , co-founder of the takes us back to his first 10 dollar guitar and traces his evolution as a musician through some of his favorite genres: classical, pop, new wave, metal, jazz and progressive rock. Then he’ll tell us what he’s making when he’s not onstage or in rehearsal. Join our host, composer/performer on the Strings and Things podcast, where guitarists come by to change their strings, tell some stories and play music. Look us up on , , and or visit our website at . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4491954

Angela Babin: Strings and Things 06/19/2016

Angela Babin: Strings and Things On this episode of Strings and Things, drops by to work on a Melody Maker that hasn’t been out and about in years, while host restrings his studio-weary Les Paul. Angela has been performing live since she was 13 years old in many different venues, from Folk City and CBGBs, to BAM and the Berlin Jazz Festival. She entered the downtown New York music scene playing with Off Beach and the Ordinaires while she was a teenager, and has played guitar, tres, and bass on recordings for many varied musical projects. Currently, Angela is gleefully playing guitar with the Gotham Roots Orchestra. Find out more at . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4454469

Strings and Things Episode 7 Trailer 06/14/2016

Strings and Things Episode 7 Trailer A 1963 Melody Maker comes out of retirement for a much needed tune-up when , guitarist for , and drops in on the Strings and Things podcast. She'll describe some of the musical games she played with her father, who was himself a child prodigy, and she’ll tell us how her fascination with numbers inspired her current musical project. Join our host, composer/performer on the Strings and Things podcast, where musicians come by to change their guitar strings, talk about things and play some music. Look us up on , , and or visit our website at . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4442002

Strings and Things: A Midseason Message 05/07/2016

Strings and Things: A Midseason Message Thanks to everyone who's been listening to the podcast and all the guitarists who have spent time with us so far - it's been a blast! The show is going on a brief midseason break and will be back in June with new musicians, more duets, and a whole lotta dirty strings! In the meantime, we hope you'll scroll back and dig into previous episodes of Strings and Things you may have missed. Join us when we return in a few weeks! Check us out on , and , or visit our website at . Strings and Things is a for . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4351560

Randolph Hudson III: Strings and Things 04/25/2016

Randolph Hudson III: Strings and Things This week on the Strings and Things podcast, Brooklyn native is here to work on a limited edition guitar, while our host restrings a favorite . Randy’s going to tell us about the history of the and where you’ve heard it before, and we’ll hear about trying to be an environmentally conscious guitarist when you also have a jones for tube electronics. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4317870

Strings and Things: Episode 6 Trailer 04/19/2016

Strings and Things: Episode 6 Trailer On the next Strings and Things podcast, guitarist (Bongwater, Kramer, Bowing) restrings his bright red Shark baritone, and explains to our host, , how he became a wizard of the EBow. We'll find out what other uses he had for his record collection, and he'll tell us how it ain't easy being green when you're a stickler for fine electronics. This is Strings and Things, the show where musicians come by to change their strings, talk about things and play some music. Look us up on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play or visit our website at . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4304836

Anthony Mullin: Strings and Things 04/09/2016

Anthony Mullin: Strings and Things This time on the Strings and Things podcast, we have Anthony Mullin, from the merry band of head-banging hard-rockers called . He’s here to work on a very special Les Paul with a cool backstory, and he’ll tell us how his PhD influences his musical efforts. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4283495

Strings and Things: Episode 5 Trailer 04/05/2016

Strings and Things: Episode 5 Trailer The next Strings and Things podcast will come at you LIVE from Leeds...well, sort of. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4272157

Nick Didkovsky: Strings and Things 03/26/2016

Nick Didkovsky: Strings and Things On this episode of Strings and Things, we have the prolific composer/guitarist , founder of the rock ensemble , and an agent of destruction in the grindcore outfit . While changing the strings on his guitar, he tells our host, , how he uses the programming language HMSL to compose music, and explains the virtues of his single humbucker pickup. Then Nick and Patrick plug into some Vox Amps for an electrifying duet. Strings and Things is a for . Find out more at . . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4249094

Strings and Things: Episode 4 Trailer 03/21/2016

Strings and Things: Episode 4 Trailer On the next Strings and Things podcast, guitarist, composer, and programmer drops by to work on his , and explains the virtues of its single humbucker pickup. He ponders the mysteries of humankind's ability to constantly throw common sense out the window, and then amps up for a duet with our host, .This is Strings and Things, the show where musicians come by to change their strings and talk about all kinds of things. When the turning and tuning are done, the new strings are shown no mercy in a special performance with our guest.To find out more, visit our website at . /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4234693

Matt Grossman: Strings and Things 03/11/2016

Matt Grossman: Strings and Things On this edition of Strings and Things, the versatile electric guitarist Matt Grossman works on an iGuitar and host Patrick Grant attends to a Les Paul Standard. An in-demand soloist in New York City, Matt describes how he finds his role in different kinds of ensembles, from jazz to R&B, and rock. He relates the story of a particularly alarming performance, and then amps up for a funky duet with Patrick. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4212245

Strings and Things: Episode 3 Trailer 03/06/2016

Strings and Things: Episode 3 Trailer Coming up on Strings and Things, the versatile lead guitarist Matt Grossman will be here to restring his iGuitar, and he'll discuss the demands of switching genres in his work as a busy soloist in New York City. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4200476

Ann Klein: Strings and Things 02/25/2016

Ann Klein: Strings and Things On this second episode of Strings and Things, the eclectic guitarist and singer/songwriter re-strings her Telecaster, while our host Patrick Grant works on his surf green Jaguar. While the old guitar strings get replaced, Ann runs down the pros and cons of performing for live theatre and describes a couple of hairy moments onstage. We'll hear about her dog's hidden talents and then plug in the Vox amps for a live rendition of her song "Chocolate Pie". /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4173337

Strings and Things Episode 2 Trailer 02/20/2016

Strings and Things Episode 2 Trailer Next on the Strings and Things podcast, guitar dynamoworks around the b-bender on her Telecaster and talks about life in the broadway trenches. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4162215

Tony Geballe: Strings and Things 02/12/2016

Tony Geballe: Strings and Things On the premiere episode of Strings and Things, composer/guitarist Tony Geballe stops by to change the strings on his custom-built Nelson Fidelis TG1 electric guitar, while our host Patrick Grant re-strings his Rickenbacker 330. Tony tells us about his first guitar hero, and how he started playing in a Progressive Darkwave band. Then the Vox amps come out and they perform an excerpt from Tony's score for a stage version of Faust. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4143515

Strings and Things: Coming Soon 02/07/2016

Strings and Things: Coming Soon At some point every guitarist has to do it, so why not hang out with some friends and have fun while you're at it? This is Strings and Things, the show where musicians come by to change their strings, talk about all kinds of things and make some music. We hope you'll join us for the new Strings and Things podcast, a Peppergreen Production for Headstepper Media. /episode/index/show/stringsandthings/id/4131206

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