A native Texan, Ross Holmes is one of the most recognized musicians and creators of his generation. In addition to contributing performances and arrangements on nearly 300 albums, Holmes has toured with and been a member of Mumford & Sons, Bruc

Episode 14: Too Mean To Die

Jun 1st, 2019 33m 20s

Singer/Songwriter Karly Driftwood is a movie waiting to happen. She stopped by the Secret Studio in Nashville to give me the low down. Her story is a classic "do what you have to do" to make your art story that you cant look away from. A beauti

Episode 13: Molly Martin

May 13th, 2019 41m 39s

Molly Martin stops by the Secret Studio to chat about whats she is up to, her upcoming tour and a mysterious un-released albumSpecial Guest: Molly Martin.

Episode 12: Karley Scott Collins and Robin

May 1st, 2019 37m 18s

My friend Karley Scott Collins stops by the secret studio in Nashville to talk about her musical journeySpecial Guest: Karley Scott Collins.

Sarah Gayle Meech, Honky Tonk Queen

Apr 12th, 2019 32m 38s

Nashville Honky Tonk Queen and Outlaw Country darling Sarah Gayle Meech joins me to chat about the evolving Nashville music scene and more.Special Guest: Sarah Gayle Meech.

Episode 11: Hannah Wicklund: no filters, no post production.

Sep 19th, 2018 44m 57s

As per her request and maybe a new feature of my podcast, I have an unfiltered and underproduced chat with Rocker Hannah Wicklund, the "21-year-old powerhouse guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. The South Carolina-born (and now East Nashville-b

Episode 10: Getting totally serious with Amanda Pearl Shires

Aug 9th, 2018 30m 9s

Amanda Pearl Shires and her best friend kelly P. stopped by the secret studio for a podcast. We never quite got around to the podcast part but we had more fun than a barrel of monkeys. I agonized over whether or not to add an intro and outro to

Episode 9: A chat with Singer/Songwriter Judy Blank about MUZIEK!

Jul 5th, 2018 39m 19s

I used Fretboard Journal Issue #30 to lure singer/songwriter Judy Blank over to the secret studio. We talk music, guitars and Amsterdam. Listen till the end for a beatiful rendition of "Tangled Up In You" from her soon to be released record.Spe

Episode 8: Martin John Butler Issue #42

Jun 9th, 2018 54m 4s

Lifelong NYC singer/songwriter Martin John Butler talks about how music and the music life have changed for him over the years.

Episode 7: Issue 42 Cindy Guitars

Jun 8th, 2018 36m 20s

This is my first "I havent been able to see the magazine yet" podcast! Im not gonna let the length of the East Coast between me and my magazine stop me from talking about it! Cindy Hulej is building some very cool instruments out of the iconic

Episode 6: Issue #29 with Oliver Wood "What time is it?"

Apr 28th, 2018 35m 47s

Oliver Wood and I use Fretboard Journal Issue #29 as a launch pad to talk about old guitars and the creative process. We also make plans to build a "smell printer."Special Guest: Oliver Wood.

Episode 5: Fretboard Journal Issue #5 with Big Smokey johnson

Mar 26th, 2018 37m 49s

Grant Johnsonand I dig deep and talk about Fretboard journal issue #5. We spend time talking about the C.F. Martins in the house and other not so guitar centric topics. It's a fun one and really should not be missed y'all!Special Guest:

elgooG

Mar 11th, 2018 57m 38s

Im not sure that this can actually be described. Singer/songwriter Sam Lewis (Chris Stapleton dubbed him “a modern Townes Van Zandt”) stoped by the studio and I showed him (expressed my joy over) my new copy of Fretboard Journal/#41. After that

Episode 3: Fretboard Journal Issue #40 with Boo Ray

Mar 6th, 2018 30m 58s

Boo Ray talks about the Nashville music scene and his favorite axe! Special Guest: Boo Ray.

Episode 2: Trey Ackerman joins me to chat about Issue #39.

Feb 9th, 2018 31m 57s

"Music Row Orphan" Trey Ackerman joins me to talk about Fretboard Journal Issue #39. Trey is a Nashville native who grew up in and around The Old School Nashville music scene and I'm gonna pick his brain!Special Guest: Trey Ackerman.