Backstage Journal Podcast with Rhett Shull

Mark Lettieri is one of the most loved guitar players around today, his time spent playing with bands like Snarky Puppy, The Fearless Flyers and other artists like Kirk Franklin have made him and his playing style popular with tons of guitarists today. In this interview I talk to Mark about his upbringing, his education, how he landed his gigs and his new signature PRS Fiore guitar.

Check out Mark's new single "Star Catchers" here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKXZh...​

Follow @Mark Lettieri​ on YouTube

Mark's New PRS Fiore https://www.prsguitars.com/electrics/...​

Thanks to our editor Kevin Nolan, check him out on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOk...​

-----My Podcast Recording Rig----

Shure SM7B Mic (affiliate link)

Cloud Lifter In Line Gain Boost (affiliate link)

Universal Audio Apollo Solo (affiliate link)

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David Ryan Harris is a modern day renaissance man, from writing, producing, continuing his solo career and playing guitar with John Mayer he does it all at a very high level. Originally from Atlanta, DRH quickly found his voice on guitar and writing songs, from there he went on to build one of the most successful modern music careers. In this interview we talk about his upbringing, his guitar playing, writing and producing process, touring with John Mayer and some of his favorite gear.

@DavidRyanHarris on Instagram and YouTube

David's music on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wnsAakCkhyU3yKQYMZmGo?si=KGVx2ijbRjqpoAcAvXbheQ

Charlie Starr and his band Blackberry Smoke are working to keep the Southern Rock sound alive and well. Charlie has a deep understanding of the sounds and traditions that make up the classic guitar sounds of those great bands. In this interview we talk about Charlie's upbringing in Alabama and how he started playing guitar and writing, as well as what it takes to keep a band going in these modern times, his love of single pickup Gibson guitars and how he goes about writing new material.

Check out Blackberry Smoke on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5P1oS9DUTPEqcrmXDmX4p8?si=eV7la1DVTYqRs8L9zD-64w

Charlie Starr on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwgstarr/

Check out my editor, Kevin Nolan @kg_nolan on Instagram

Kevin's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOkO4ixe0SfaG8BvRHDwMA

www.backstagejournalpod.com for more episodes.

-----My Podcast Recording Rig----

Shure SM7B Mic (affiliate link) https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=SM7B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FSM7B--shure-sm7b-cardioid-dynamic-vocal-microphone&intsrc=PUI1_5713

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Universal Audio Apollo Solo (affiliate link) https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=ApolloSUSBCHE&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FApolloSUSBCHE--universal-audio-apollo-solo-heritage-edition-usb-c-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp&intsrc=PUI1_5713

——-Subscribe to Backstage Journal on Spotify——- https://open.spotify.com/show/1q8Rrv42WhyOgk080LZOe2?si=EL1L0Ks_Qx2siD9qO_gT6g

and on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-journal-podcast-with-rhett-shull/id1463640779

Follow me on Instagram @rhettshull

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Pete Thorn is a true modern career guitar player, from touring with big names like Chris Cornell and Don Henley (just to name a few) to being one of the first guitarists to adopt YouTube as a way to teach and share his expertise, he has shown younger players a way to make a great living as a guitarist in 2021. In this episode we talk about Pete's upbringing on guitar, how he landed a dream gig and what drew him to YouTube over a decade ago. 

Subscribe to Pete's YouTube Channel

Pete Thorn on Instagram

-----My Podcast Recording Rig----

Shure SM7B Mic (affiliate link)

Cloud Lifter In Line Gain Boost (affiliate link)

Universal Audio Apollo Solo (affiliate link)

——-Subscribe to Backstage Journal on Spotify——- 

and on iTunes

Follow me on Instagram @rhettshull

www.rhettshull.com

Email the podcast 

[email protected]

Ive followed Jared Scharff for the better part of a decade during his time as the house guitar player for Saturday Night Live. After 13 years on the show, he left to explore the next phase of his career as a writer/producer in the pop centered world of LA. 13 years on any gig will teach you a thing or two and Jared has lots to share about lessons learned for other musicians to take note. 

Follow Jared on Instagram @scharffishere 

Check Out Pearl Lion (Jared's original music) on Spotify 

My Links:

www.rhettshull.com

Rhett Shull Studio on YouTube

-----My Podcast Recording Rig----

Shure SM7B Mic (affiliate link)

Cloud Lifter In Line Gain Boost (affiliate link)

Rodecaster Pro (affiliate link)

Universal Audio Apollo Solo (affiliate link)

——-Subscribe to Backstage Journal on Spotify——- 

and on iTunes

This week's original song submission:

Greg Koch is the textbook definition of a badass musician, his colossal ability on the instrument combined with his lightning fast wit and wisdom gained from decades of real world experience have made him one of my personal guitar heros. I sat with Greg on zoom to pick his brain about his career so far, how he developed such a unique tone, his advice for young players and his love for gear old and new. 

Follow Greg on Instagram @gregkochmusic

Greg's Website

Greg's YouTube Channel

My Links:

www.rhettshull.com

Rhett Shull Studio on YouTube

This week's original song submission:

Tosin Abasi and I are very different musicians, which is exactly why I wanted to start season 3 of the podcast by talking to him. Tosin has managed to do one of the most difficult things as a guitar player which is creating his own unique voice on the instrument, and I wanted to learn more about how he did it. 

You can follow Tosin on Instagram @tosinabasi

Animals As Leaders

Abasi Concepts Guitars

Follow me on Instagram @rhettshull

www.rhettshull.com

Rhett Shull Studio

This week's original song submission:

Sugartooth by Levi Henry

Kevin Kadish is a Nashville based songwriter and producer who came up in Baltimore MD and after years of playing in bands found his path as a songwriter, quickly finding success in the writing world he went on to co-create one of the most influential pop hits of the last 10 years, All About That Bass. 

In this episode, we're taking on our backlog of voicemail questions from the listeners, and get deep into what gear is best for church players as well as how your upbringing and generation impact your musical taste. As always thanks to everyone who submitted a question, and dont forget to leave your voicemail question for the next Q&A episode by calling in at (470) 222-5851

Zeppelin Barnatra aka Nathaniel Murphy is one of the best guitar players on Instagram, his unique playing style and feel have gained him almost 300 thousand followers on instagram, and got him connected with Chicago Music Exchange. In this episode we talk about how he started his guitar playing journey, his move to the united states, his future as a professional guitarist and his gear of choice. 

Follow Nathaniel on Instagram @zeppelinbarnatra