Off The Record with John Bohlinger

Off The Record with John Bohlinger

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Off The Record with John Bohlinger episodes

  • Why You Can't Force Guitar Playing with Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes

    It's no slag to pin Rich Robinson as a rhythm-guitar master. He actually prefers that lane of rock. His musical heartbeat pulses on complex chord changes and moving, harmonious melodies that you can hum. If big brother and Black Crowes' lead singer Chris Robinson is the driver, Rich is the rumbling Hemi motor.

    Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/off-the-record/black-crowes

    41 min
  • John Osborne's Signature B-Bender Telecaster!
    "Jingle" John Osborne is a certified twangin' telemaster. His main squeeze for nearly the Brothers Osborne decade-plus run has been a '68 Tele he bought for $700 when he first moved to Nashville. It already had the B-bender in the body, but Osborne but enough staink and groovy grease on it to wipe away any of the previous owners' DNA.

    Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/off-the-record/john-osbornes-signature-b-bender

    29 min
  • How Mark Speer's Changing Texas Guitar Music

    Vibey, musical, melody maker Mark Speer details Khruangbin's implausible rise from lonely cover band to festival headliners, explains his approach to guitar that leans more keyboardist and harpist than shredder, and he even shares a secret (that he still employs today) from the band's earliest gigs to trick the audience into acceptance and applause.

    Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/off-the-record/how-mark-speers-changing-texas-guitar-music

    38 min
  • Why Ariel Posen Chose Freedom Over Fame
    The velvet-voiced, smooth-slide-playing solo artist details his journey from sideman to frontman, shares the his approach to designing a fresh Strat model, explains how a forced reset reshaped his career path, of course, he and host John Bohlinger share a few jams.

    Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/off-the-record/why-ariel-posen-chose-freedom-over-fame

    45 min
  • Robben Ford on Streaming, AI & the Death of Real Music

    The versatile, venerable guitar star sits down with PG contributor Nikos Arvanitis to discuss his thoughts on why streaming is for kids, the impacts of AI on music, how home studios dilute albums, reducing the PRS McCarty to its core, and what's on the horizon.

    Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/off-the-record/robben-ford

    44 min
  • The Mandolin That Chose Sierra Hull

    She's already earned Mandolin Player of the Year six times. She's been nominated for five Grammys (including four praising her 2025 album A Tip Toe High Wire). And now she's earned a pair of fantastic F-style Gibson mandolins. What else could be on the horizon?

    Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/the-mandolin-that-chose-sierra-hull

    44 min

About Off The Record with John Bohlinger

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Premier Guitar’s John Bohlinger sits down with the world's most compelling players to trade licks, swap war stories, and go off the script. From mental health and recording philosophy to the gear that…