2017-05

  When Brett Williams joined Australian rock band The Choirboys in 1987 his timing couldn't have been better. The band was on the cusp of recording "Big, Bad Noise" which went on to be one of the best selling Australian albums of the 1980s. Brett's trademark melodic style helped propel hits such as "Run to Paradise", "Boys Will Be Boys" and "Struggletown" to the top of Australian charts. We talk through Brett's career; starting in Brisbane, his year in LA as a student at GIT, moving to Sydney to join the Choirboys, making iconic video clips in the 80s, vintage Les Pauls and much more. Thanks to Jay Parrino (Guitar Speak Podcast Episode 20) who set up this interview. Jay also makes a cameo to talk about an upcoming run of shows with Brett.   Jay Parrino Guitar Speak Podcast Episode 20 www.choirboys.net   Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at:  iTunes or Stitcher Visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter    

We welcome Gretchen Menn back to the Guitar Speak Podcast to tell us about her incredible new concept album, Abandon All Hope.  This album features Gretchen's brilliant guitar work - both on electric and classical - in addition to exceptional composition and arrangement chops. We talk in detail about writing for string quartet and rock ensemble, producing an independent album over two continents, working in a multi-media format with librettist Michael Molenda, photographer Max Crace and co-producer Daniele Gottardo and much more. The interview features album excerpts including an exclusive pre-production reveal.   Episode Links: Michael Molenda Guitar Speak Podcast interview Gretchen Menn 2016 Guitar Speak Podcast interview Jude Gold Guitar Speak Podcast interview    Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at:  iTunes, Stitcher Visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

Welcome to Episode 47! This week our friend Peter Northcote answers some listener questions. We also replay our conversation with Michael Dolce and Charles Cilia at the Cilia Guitars workshop and give a preview of upcoming episodes. Thanks for joining us!   Guitar Speak Podcast Links   Subscribe and find previous episodes at:  iTunes, Stitcher Or visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter