Porter Pickups Tone-Cast

In tone-cast 72, we're talking with McQ Olsen from ExtraMile Arena about music venue dynamics in this strange year. He talked about his experience working in the venue for 20+ years in all types of roles and how they have had to get creative to adapt to cancelations, rescheduling and safety. 

We're all rooting for the live music scene to come back and we particularly enjoyed this conversation from the type of places that it happens. 

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In episode 71, we talk about the ways we're hopeful our industry will pull through this. From more people modding guitars, to getting creative and resiliency shining through, the music industry will continue to work hard and adapt to the very real challenges we face. 

In episode 70, we talk about our newest release, Gatekeeper Pickups! 

We're releasing 5 sets of pickups at a killer price point of $99 ea. Hear the story behind the line, the tones and more information as we talk about on of our biggest product released ever. 

Find out more here: https://www.porterpickups.com/gatekeeper/ 

In episode 69 we're joined by Mitch from Emerson Custom. We talk about how he's handled all the changes this year to how he made the jump to full time in the early years or Emerson. We also talk about what makes a good pre-wired kit and why he's gravitating towards acoustic guitars in his spare playing time. 

Emerson Custom Website: https://emersoncustom.com

Pickup Chooser Form: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/ 

In episode 68. we're joined by guitarist Steve Sterlacci of the Jessica Lynn Band. We cover everything from how they as a band have handled a European tour being cancelled because of Corona to creating online content and growing your skill as a guitarist. We cover why he's a huge fan of digital modeling and how he's been growing his newer Youtube Channel. 

Episode Links

Jessica Lynn Band: https://www.jessicalynnmusic.org

Steve's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbawdoeGr439blez7bqmjHQ

Steve's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/stalach/

Pickup Chooser: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/ 

In Episode 67, Mike and Brian talk about 5 areas of focus for our business as we navigate the craziness of 2020. These areas have been key for our growth as a business and have made a massive difference to our outlook and results. 

In episode 66, we're joined by Nick Greer of Greer Amps for a show covering a wide range of topics. We talk about his love for interesting and unique guitars, Eastman Guitars and what the pandemic has taught him to never forget about his business.  He also challenges me to re-release the Greer wind pickups we created and to make a guitar with three tele bridges. A little more free form with this one, but we had a great time recording. 

Greer Website: https://www.greeramps.com

Pickup Chooser form: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/

In episode 65, we're joined by my friend Ken Steorts. He's the director of Visible Music College in Memphis, TN. 

We cover everything from his time as the founding guitarist of the band Skillet to running a music college in these strange times. We also get to talk about some of his favorite gear, music inspirations and some advice he'd give aspiring musicians trying to make it. 

Read Kens "Music is Important" Blog: https://visible.edu/category/music-is-important/

Visible School: https://visible.edu

Pickup Chooser form: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/ 

In episode 64, we're joined by Blake Wyland from the Tone Mob to talk all things podcasts, the pulse of the gear industry and more about the "Shred Shed" located at his house. 

We also cover some gear regrets and what one Guitar-Pedal-Amp combo he'd play if he had to choose.

Find Blake's other podcast ventures here: 

Tone Mob: https://tonemob.com/tag/podcast/

Chasing Tone Podcast with Brian Wampler: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ 

In Episode 63 we're joined by Mike Delaney from Delaney Guitars. Mike shares with us about what makes a good artist endorsement and how he didn't have a guitar he completely loved so he got into the guitar business to help others find their dream guitar specs.

Delaney Guitars Website: https://delaneyguitars.com

Pickup Chooser form: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/