GuitarCast with Andy Keathley

GuitarCast host Andy Keathley travels to Dallas for the second annual Con of Thrones, the premier convention for fans of Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice & Fire. Featuring Game of Thrones Sound Designer Paula Fairfield, Actor & Comedian Steve Love, and several panels from the Con. Read the books.

A set of live music from The Jack of Hearts Band, a Tribute to Bob Dylan & The Band.

A set of live music from The Jack of Hearts Band, a Tribute to Bob Dylan & The Band.

Boot-stompin' guitarist and songwriter, Rob Leines, joins GuitarCast to talk about his new album, "Bad Seed" out now. Rob and Andy perform two Leines originals, "Heavy Load" and "Train Beat."

Mandolinist Scott Gates stops by to talk about bluegrass, busking and touring with The Salty Suites and The Get Down Boys. We jam the old-time tune, "Lost Girl," as well as an Andy Keathley original, "Prettiest Girl I Ever Did See," then a medley of bluegrass classics, "Walkin' the Dog" & "Stay Away From Me."

Adam Levy is a top choice session player and guitar instructor who has performed and recorded with Norah Jones, Allen Toussaint, Meshell Ndegeocello, Amos Lee, and Vulfpeck to name a few. He also talks about his instructional guitar video series, Guitar Tips. Adam and Andy talk guitar and jam a Rhythm & Blues classic, "Something You Got."

Woody Aplanalp is a seasoned guitarist of many styles who started his career with a 13 year-run in Bobby Womack's band. He's currently on tour with Aloe Blacc and reflects on his past experiences performing with Lauryn Hill, Nels Cline, and others. In this episode we'll listen to a song from his new solo project, Bonsai Universe, entitled "Sweet Exaggeration."

Banjo picker Mark Cassidy joins Andy on the GuitarCast to talk about Jerry Garcia's banjo playing, meeting The Who, and touring with his band, The Hillbenders, as they gear up for Keller Williams' PettyGrass.

Fiddler Chris Murphy is a staple of the Los Angeles live music scene. Excelling at various musical styles, Murphy performs and records bluegrass, gypsy jazz, tango, Irish music and much more. He chats with Andy about his musical upbringing and the hustle of performing in Los Angeles. Andy and Chris jam two Murphy originals, "Last of the Twickham Blackbirds," and "Black Roller."

GuitarCast is very excited to announce it's partnership with Osiris podcast network!!! To celebrate the launch of Osiris, enjoy select live performances from GuitarCast episodes.