The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People (A Podcast About Acoustic Instruments, Music, & Artists)

In this episode of the podcast, John, Jeremy, and Jason tackle the big questions: Is AI going to change the acoustic music world? And more importantly—will The Acoustic Shoppe survive the shifting economic landscape? From Jeremy’s recent trip to the Goldman Sachs housing summit in D.C. to stories about Martha Stewart and the "Great Penny Shortage," we’re diving into business, survival, and the future of our community.

Happy New Year (almost)! This week we're counting down our favorite things from 2025 in relation to The Acoustic Shoppe. That is, our favorite instruments, events, & personal goals we've achieved this year.We want to take a second and say thank you for an incredible year. This has by far been the best one yet for our business and we ae so excited to see where 2026 will take us.

In this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we sit down with the legendary multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and storyteller J.P. Cormier. From his early days as a prodigy to becoming one of the most respected musicians in bluegrass, folk, and Celtic music, J.P. opens up about the road, the craft, the struggles, and the moments that shaped him.We dive into his musical influences, his approach to songwriting and flatpicking, behind-the-scenes road stories, the realities of the music industry, and the resilience it takes to build a lifelong career in acoustic music. Whether you’re a fan of J.P.’s incredible picking or simply love hearing honest conversations from real-world musicians, this episode is packed with insight and heart.If you enjoy deep musical conversations and want more artist interviews, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for future episodes of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People.

Remember when Lloyd Loars and Pre-War Martins were about 20-30k, we do too! Weather it was for an investment or maybe a nostalgic reason, I know we all have instruments that we wish would could get a second chance at. We have encountered TONS over the years, here's a list of the ones that still haunt us.

💬Let us know below, what's your one that got away? 🎵We're giving away a guitar! Learn More -- https://youtu.be/sx_iHWo8yz4

This episode we welcome back the one and only Richard Hoover of Santa Cruz guitars! He was one of our very first episodes on this podcast and we were lucky to get a bit of his time to become a repeat guest on the show.We deep dive into Richards past, reflecting on 50 years of guitar building and what the future holds. safe to say, The Acoustic Shoppe now knows Richard Hoover even more than before! ⁨

Darrin is one of the most influential voices, producers, & creators in the Bluegrass 7 country music world - you may just not realize it! As a producer and backup vocalist, he has been featured on countless hits. We so happy to have him on the podcast to discuss behind the scenes moments, touring moments, and how he became successful!

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Alvarado and Matt Miller of Driftwood Guitars—master luthiers and YouTube creators known for their stunning custom acoustic builds. We dive into their journey from hobbyists to full-time guitar makers, how YouTube transformed their business, and the challenges of balancing craftsmanship with content creation.

From passing out at a sweltering Bluegrass festival to being stuck in a Canadian blizzard, the Chapmans have had quite the experiences in their 20+ years of touring. For those that only know The Acoustic Shoppe, before all of this the Chapmans were a family band! Take a trip with us down memory lane as John, Jason, & Jeremy talk about their best and worst moments on the road.

The Acoustic Shoppe Knows Tony Polecastro! Back at the Fretboard Summit we had the opportunity to sit down with incredible individuals in the acoustic world, one of which was Tony! Here we deep dive into his history with the Old Town School of Folk, his YouTube career, & his innovative and inspiring methods of spreading acoustic guitar. Thank you for joining us, Tony!

In this episode of TAS Knows People, we know David Grier! - One of the most influential flatpickers of our time.David shares stories from his musical journey, his approach to flatpicking, thoughts on creativity, and advice for players at any stage. With decades of performance and teaching experience, he brings humor, honesty, and deep insight into the world of acoustic guitar.🔗https://www.davidgrier.com/ Follow David Grier! - https://www.facebook.com/DavidGrierMusic