Chris and Rick Talk Guitars

Chris and Rick talk about the many uses of the capo, and how it can also inspire guitarists to think about the guitar in other creative ways.

Chris and I talk about my trip to Chicago to attend the Fretboard Summit put on by Jason Verlinde of Fretboard Journal. I enjoyed the whole trip from the amazing facility of the Old Town School of Folk Music, Grez Guitars, Rock & Roll Guitars, Colin Hay, panel discussions, deep dish pizza, the BIG lake and so much more...

Chris and I explore the delicate subject of the blues and how that genre has evolved - but always seems to rise above its cliches and survive to live another day.

We talk about the various perceptions people might have when they hear the phrase "one-owner guitar". What doest it mean to you?!

Chris and I lovingly roast the 1986 movie Crossroads starring Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca.

Chris and I talk about the concept of one guitar to rule them all whether it's a guitar associated with a specific artist, or a swiss army knife that allows you to get any sounds you want.

In our 3 for 3 Chris picks 3 songs, Rick picks 3 songs and we discuss. Check out the links for reference

Chris's picks:

Cowboy Junkies - Misguided Angel

https://youtu.be/xKNiyOKiuHo?si=AEefgpUABbx_HoUF

Ry Cooder - Paris, Texas

https://youtu.be/X6ymVaq3Fqk?si=XAGk1_x0KgFyrvt4

Dennis Coffey - Scorpio

https://youtu.be/DyuS16P911g?si=1OnU9rZI3Q_T4Kgc

Rick's Picks:

Rush - What You're Doing (live)

https://youtu.be/6Dn8VH30eWs?si=4-ptZiRAPGxjvZmv

Elvis Costello - Watching the Detectives

https://youtu.be/k1Qnt5bx1OI?si=S8bayGA-kZsLCIat

Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over

https://youtu.be/J9gKyRmic20?si=Nua0z-M1kcgv_Qa-

Tim Pierce - Second guitar Don't Dream It's Over

https://youtu.be/bB7x638PhVM?si=_lNfasNgqkB6yPj3

Chris & Rick talk about what makes a guitarist's guitarist. We'd love to find out what you think about this topic, and who comes to mind when you think of a guitarist's guitarist.

We talk about the biases, and preconceptions we bring to how we hear and listen. Check out the video - https://youtu.be/BYTlN6wjcvQ?si=HDghoHiJvE9BmoLB

We talk about Rick's ups and downs as he builds a classical guitar from scratch.