This episode of The Majestyk Guitars Podcast features Jeff and David discussing a variety of topics, including shopping for vinyl, vocalists in bands that are getting older and still performing at a high level, and Jeff (finally) reacquiring the same type of guitar amp that he used in his first rock band.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by Golden Guitars collaborators BJ Golden and Eric Breish. Jeff, BJ, and Eric talk about their unique offering of interactive artwork that marries a quality performing instrument with stunning visuals, their history that led them to this collaboration, and a Colorado influence on the naming of one of their pieces.
This episode of The Majestyk Guitars Podcast features Jeff and David discussing a variety of topics, including their recent trip to Italy, meeting and hanging out with Milan-based guitar luthier Marco Bortolozzo, and Jeff's amazing experience hanging out on stage with Cheap Trick at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
We pick up where we left off in Episode 8 with Jeff's long time friend and touring musician, Paul Sidoti. In this second part of their conversation, they talk about Paul's time performing with Gary Lewis & the Playboys, playing with the Raspberries reunion tour, and Paul's world class, award winning recording studio, Scarlett Sound Studio.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by Brazilian guitarist, composer, and arranger, Gabriel Santiago. Jeff and Gabriel talk about their shared teaching experiences, Gabriel's proficiency on both 6 and 7-string guitars, and his unique approach of adding "The Dust" to playing (with a first-ever live guitar performance on the podcast).
After an extended summer vacation, The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is back with a super-sized episode! We're joined by Stephen McSwain, owner of McSwain Guitars in Portland, Oregon. Jeff and Stephen talk about McSwain building electric guitars for Steve Vai and Alice in Chains, recent trends related to guitar relicing, and their favorite ugliest guitars of all time.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by Jeff's long time friend and touring musician, Paul Sidoti. In the first of a 2-part episode, they talk about Paul's introduction to music, being in their first band together, and their band's recording session with Trent Reznor.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by Peter Henriksen, owner of Henriksen Amplifiers. Peter talks about how he has evolved his father's original vision of offering high-quality sound in a portable amp, his creation of the Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival, and hilarious examples of speech-to-text messages gone wrong.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by Cleveland rock and roll legend, Billy Sullivan. We discuss Billy's direct influence on Jeff's music career, Billy's touring experience with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, and his Aqua Net hair routine of the 1980s.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by friend of the show, DJ, and vocalist Scott Slusher. Jeff and Scott discuss famous examples of friction between lead singers and guitar players in rock & roll history, exploring the mind of a lead guitarist, and the perils of leaping over bowling ball returners while wearing a kilt.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by archtop guitar builder, Dan Smocke. Dan speaks about what differentiates his guitars from other archtops, his "Woods of Wisconsin" series of guitars, and some of the staples of Wisconsin cuisine—cheese curds, supper clubs, and bratwurst.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by fingerstyle jazz & acoustic guitarist, Sean McGowan. Sean talks about his diverse musical influences with unconventional techniques, how we may be in a golden age of guitar luthiery, and how he once auditioned for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by Grammy-winner and classical guitarist, Jason Vieaux. Jasons talks about his musical journey and influences as a guitarist, his first encounter with Jeff at the Cleveland Institute of Music, and how a broken string led to some unique drama during a competition.
The Majestyk Guitars Podcast is joined by our good friend, Hans Rotenberry. Hans talks about his mutual introduction to Jeff courtesy of another band's T-shirt, the creation of his band, The Shazam, and how he got to sit in and play with Cheap Trick during a live performance in his hometown.
Welcome to The Majestyk Guitars Podcast! In this very special pilot episode, Jeff and David share a little bit about where the name "Majestyk" originated, some background on Jeff's musical experience as both a musician and performer, his new boutique guitar store, and how each of them make up 1/2 of The Edge from U2.