Sharpen That Axe

Music industry work horse and guitar legend Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal joins us this week! This guy has played with more superstars than either Dylan or Jon have taken breathes! Great insight and well thought out opinions and of course some good old self deprecating humor. Pedal Talks gets some compression, and the Lick of the Week will help you to "feel-good." And a work vid for you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwV7dsGy1iI Bumble foot: http://www.bumblefoot.com/index.php Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumblefoot https://www.facebook.com/bumblefoot/ Sons of Apollo: http://www.sonsofapollo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SonsOfApollo1 All Our Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5zraw3mlxIb5JT70MwKpg email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.ap

Irish post-rock legends Niall Kennedy and Rory Friers from the band And So I Watch You From Afar grace our microphones with their presence. Be forewarned: there is some next level pedal talk in this one! Great craic! Also, pedal talk: Dylan chooses a well known player to discuss his pedals but it's not who you think. Jon gets super nerdy, with guitar AND medieval Latin (ummm apparently these can go together) and everything else you would expect from the lads. And So I Watch You From Afar Bandcamp: https://asiwyfa.bandcamp.com/album/and-so-i-watch-you-from-afar Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qKMNwlACMZOUdMG3acwst iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/and-so-i-watch-you-from-afar/id472822104 And All our Socials: All the socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/

One quarter of the way to the century mark! We talk about how your timing is all wrong...your weird uncle, and Electro Harmonix pedals. Oh and put on coat, where are your mittens and Don't Forget Your Metronome! The Videos we talk about in this episode: Bumblefoot Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nurMXLoR4oI Jens Larsen Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUnu-oYWvtM Art of Guitar 30 min workout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwV7dsGy1iI REverb Annie Clark Pedals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWVu4jFnxV8 We have a Patreon page now with neat benefits. Check it out and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next. all the socials: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5zraw3mlxIb5JT70MwKpg email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https:

Jon and Dylan discuss the virtues (and humiliations) of loop pedals, Tom Petty (what makes a great band leader), and the benefit to locking yourself in a room with a bunch of your mates to write music. And our main event: Jon interviews Yvette Young. They discuss horses, Morses (Steve Morse does not make an appearance)and also things like guitar. Yvette Young: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yvetteyoung/?hl=en Bandcamp: https://yvetteyoung.bandcamp.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/yveyoung/ All the socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5zraw3mlxIb5JT70MwKpg email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

What's worse than having a rehearsal run on for two hours? One that goes on for 3 hours and nothing gets done. This week Jon and Dylan talk about what to do and not to do in a rehearsal and how to run one. Also stripey guitars and pedals Erupt into pedal talk (hint-hint). All the socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5zraw3mlxIb5JT70MwKpg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

This episode is full of history, hidden treasures, pleas for social media engagement and of course guitar nerd talk. We delve into the history of Boss pedals and what makes them such a mainstay even in this day and age of specialty and boutique pedals. Then we kick it off with a couple of the most overlooked guitarists. No these aren't your pub players, or the basement guitarist next door, (or even us) but people still relatively well known that just deserve better. So enjoy and give credit where credit is do. Speaking of, if you like what we do leave a review on your favorite podcast app. or hit us up All the socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

Episode 21: This week Sean Young, Professor of Behavioral Phycology breaks down how we can become better at guitar AND how improve other aspects of our lives. Great guy and some really valuable insights. Pick up the book on sale soon! Worth the read...we did it, you can too. Dylan gives us his pedal board of no limits, a further debate about a wah (because it wouldn't be this podcast without that. But how do you pronounce Guthrie Govan's name?Shame on you Washington Post for bad mouthing guitar. And a preview of more interviews to come, so Stay Sharpe. Sean Young: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeanYoungPhD Web: http://seanyoungphd.com Stick with it Book: http://amzn.to/2xaWMCw All the Socials for STA (that the acronym for all the cool kids): All the socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po

Jon and Dylan bring it back to the technical side of things: get that Legato in shape! Also pedal talk: If money was no object what would buy? But there's a catch: the devil will make you play this fiddle made of gold! Also what we've been working on and what we've been listening to. Lastly how would ya'll feel about some 'merch! Let us know! Please leave a review for us on your favorite podcast app. It makes us feel all warm and fuzzy (fuzz face) inside. All the socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

Special guest and YouTube guitar hero Jens Larsen is with us this week! If you don't learn something from him you're not listening. Also new special feature of pedal talk, a listener comments on wahs (this is the never ending controversy) and the last time we talk about the ****ing Master's Degree (maybe) Jens Larsen Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/jenslarsen02 Jens Larsen Website https://jenslarsen.nl Happy Sad Talk Thing https://soundcloud.com/hstt/40-dylan-murphy Leo Moracchioli (Africa Metal Cover) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98tcedR6gULv8_b70WJKyw All the socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

Wah-Wah! No that's not the sound of a sad trumpet with a mute. That's the topic of pedal talk (even if initially wahs were designed for horns). Also we have Matthew O'Callaghan, friend of the show, finger style guitarist. Despite some technical difficulties we press on to bring you some advice on what not to do and how to keep your rhythm with percussive fingerstyle guitar. Do the Socials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

In case you missed it: Here is a throw back and a reissue of our 2nd episode. Before our theme music, before our interviews and before you knew who we were, we were still talking guitars in dungeons of University College Cork. We talk Distortion Pedals, Joe Bonamassa's business acumen and Maximizing your practice time. "Don't Skip Pinky Day" Do the Socials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

Jon gets an education on British bands pre-brothers Gallagher. Jon takes a crack (or craic) at the 250 quid pedal challenge. And getting the bends. We discuss ideas on how to improve and practice your bend technique. We give a little shout out to one of our favorite youtube guitar geniuses. Hit us up on all the socials: Like, Share, Subscribe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

Take a trip with us to the most famous cliffs in guitar and how they can be shaped by battery flutter. Jon tells stories about famous people, Dylan relives the '60s with Brian Wilson and the first part of our 250 quid (buck - whatever monies you spend on either side of the ocean) pedal challenge. And of course: Pt. 2 of our interview with Troy Grady from Cracking the Code. We go into detail about the language of pick position and how it can influence playing, teaching and day to day practice. We found it very informative and hope you do to. Troy Grady: Cracking the Code Youtube: https://youtu.be/VKiO3VhdNmY Web: https://troygrady.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crackingthecode/ More on Us: Hit us up on all the socials: Like, Share, Subscribe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca

This week: one of the wackiest pedals ever made gets the special slot for pedal talk. Dylan has a his weekly Steve Vai rant, and once again brags about how great it is to be in Europe during the summer for all the shows. Special guest Troy Grady joins us to talk about his series Cracking the Code and learns a bit of Irish, sheds some light on picking and improving as a player. This was one of our most exciting interviews. Enjoy! Troy Grady: Cracking the Code Youtube: https://youtu.be/VKiO3VhdNmY Web: https://troygrady.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crackingthecode/ More on Us: Hit us up on all the socials: Like, Share, Subscribe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

This week feel ashamed because a player with just two fingers smokes us all. But in addition curses rain down on Fender for their confusion of vibrato and tremolo in the early 60s, Fedoras and synth pedals bring the ire of Dylan and we bring it back to some of the ideas that started this podcast: Guitar Technique and practice. We talk Vibrato and what not to do and how to practice it.

This week Jon and Dylan sit down to create some controversy and tell you that your favorite guitarist is probably overrated. Plus the Lick of the Week brings us a lick from an obscure album by a well known guitarist. Modulation pedals are the topic for Pedal Talk Also as always: What have we been working on (with a shout out to Troy Grady) and alternate picking and "what have we been listening to" (or as we call it: WHBLT.....mmmmm....BLT) Hit us up on all the socials: Like, Share, Subscribe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324 email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe

Even illness can't stop them this week! Dylan and Jon discuss some of the hottest multi-fx and amp simulators on the market (and may have talked themselves into purchasing a few of them). Dylan sends Jon on quest for a White Whale that leads to a man-mountain, Phil Collins and trip to 80s nostalgia. They talk three more key things to help establish a practice routine and end with some info on Portugal and Norway. For more information on the products discussed look here: Pedal Talk Multi Fx units - We are briefly(!) covering 5 that are out there - last week we talked pros and cons Included today are amp modelers as well. Links to all these in the show notes Kemper - Jon https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ProfilingAmpBK?product_id=ProfilingAmpBK&adpos=1o1&creative=55281441601&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CPzrwPLivdQCFQcHaQodluYApg https://www.kemper-amps.com Axe Fx - Dylan The Axe-Fx II is the world's most powerful all-in-one guitar processor, used by a wide variety of players and bands.

These Episodes go to 11! Not even the mighty Atlantic can stop our hosts (good thing it's not the 1950s!)! This week Jon and Dylan discuss the pros and cons of modern multi-fx processors, Dylan can't find his pants, and why he hates Queen. Don't believe us? Listen. Leave a comment Like, share and Subscribe: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ twitter: @SharpenThatAxe email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpen-that-axe/id1236262099?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharpen-that-axe Web: https://sharpenthataxe.wordpress.com

Episode 10: Use Your Buzz to Play Guitar, Cork local Ryan Kershaw stops by to talk about the mental game of playing and learning guitar and how he came to write his book on it. Hang out in the nerd corner with Jon this week and Dylan asks "but does it djent?" Also pedals and signal path and a fancy new lick of the week. Use Your Buzz to Play Guitar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XTTHB7E/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 More from Ryan Kershaw: http://www.ryankershawmusic.com

Dylan and Jon play a guessing game with a cowboy hats, the great delay debate, and finding ways to unstick your playing. All that and more.