tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:48:44 +0000Premium Guitars And Sheet Music Since 1959http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Podium)Blogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-369558239703491606Wed, 13 May 2009 02:48:00 +00002009-05-12T21:57:48.654-05:00The use of harmonics in guitar music is common, to be sure. The contrast of the bell-like tones, against the percussive and vibrating timbre of the strummed or plucked string, can offer variety in an arrangement (and a different sonic fingerprint).Rarely are they used to convey an entire melody, as the challenge of working with natural and artificial harmonics (and executing them cleanly enough http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/leo-and-harmonics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-7614257249424320296Wed, 06 May 2009 03:08:00 +00002009-05-12T22:20:42.733-05:00The archtop guitar is the six (or seven) string machine of choice for jazz players. Jim Hall, Wes, Grant Green, Tal Farlow...see a picture or a clip of one of these guys, and you'll see a large, curvy, thick archtop guitar cradled lovingly in their arms.Sure - there are also the guys that turned to the solid-bodied Telecaster. Ted Greene comes to mind, as does Bill Frisell and Toronto's Ed http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/joe-passon-fender-jaguar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-918328707937549180Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:46:00 +00002009-04-16T05:50:47.279-05:00Fred Kinbom is a fantastic guitar player and songwriter, and no stranger to anyone frequenting one or more of the various online forums dedicated to slide guitar playing.From his own bio:Drawing on influences from his Scandinavian roots as well as music from various parts of the world - Eastern Europe, South and North America, Africa - his very personal brand of music and approach to the http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/fred-kinbom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-5658813142559918401Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:28:00 +00002009-04-13T23:56:57.638-05:00The world is full of amazing guitarists.There are flatpickers, and fingerstylists. Performers and composers.Guitarists engaging in a variety of genres - country, jazz, folk, classical, rock and roll, avant garde, and world music. Players who shine a light on the traditions of the past, and others who look to the future for sounds yet unheard.It's very rare that a single player can cover so many http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/dean-magraw.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-652860755061081366Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:42:00 +00002009-04-04T01:58:54.037-05:00One of Minnesota's internationally acclaimed guitar legends - and all around great guy - Tim Sparks stopped by The Podium today to chat about guitars, visit, and generally let us know what he's been up to. His most recent CD - Sidewalk Blues - is now available.This is a great collection of tunes that will sure to please any fan of guitar music.As described on Tim's website:"Sidewalk Blues is a http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/tim-sparks-sidewalk-blues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-1010975796603644180Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:21:00 +00002009-04-04T01:40:55.750-05:00Bluegrass Legends.There is hardly a flat picking guitarist today that hasn't been affected by the propulsive style of Clarence White. His venerable 1935 Martin D-28 with the enlarged soundhole - now owned and played by Tony Rice (a legend in his own right) - has inspired custom guitars from almost every maker, including the Clarence White signature model from Martin.His playing - with the http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/roland-and-clarence-white.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-5654053479720662442Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:28:00 +00002009-03-27T16:09:22.396-05:00We wanted to do something special for our 50th anniversary.It was 1959...The Podium had just opened its doors when a young and scruffy looking musician came in looking for guitar strings. In those days, The Podium sold pipes, tobacco, and classical sheet music - but he wanted guitar strings...specifically, Martin guitar strings. Well, we had to become a Martin dealer to get them - and we would http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/podiums-50th-anniversary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-4800821051018171741Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:16:00 +00002008-10-02T04:38:33.701-05:00Win a Martin D-18 Guitar!KBEM 88.5 begins their fall pledge drive on Friday, October 3rd.In support of the great programming and educational mission of KBEM, The Podium has donated a brand new 2008 Martin D-18 that will be awarded to the winner of the drawing on Saturday, October 18th.To enter, call in your pledge on Saturday October 4th or 11th, and you will automatically be entered to win.Or http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/kbem-pledge-drive-win-martin-d-18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-5859262760421543310Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:21:00 +00002008-09-11T03:26:57.796-05:00Kirchen blows the roof off with this extended ending to the hit song "Hot Rod Lincoln" that he originally recorded with Commander Cody.Enjoy!http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/bill-kirchen-telecaster-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-5991967438029826139Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:58:00 +00002008-09-11T03:21:19.198-05:00Phil Heywood - guitar slinger extraordinaire and dear friend of The Podium - has just released his newest album You Got To Move.This selection of fourteen instrumentals includes some of Heywood's own compositions, as well as a collection of great pieces by the Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt (with nod to Fahey), Leo Kottke, Willie Brown, Taj Mahal, Joseph Spence, and others.Recorded at http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/phil-heywood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-7630888317468282494Thu, 01 May 2008 05:08:00 +00002008-05-01T00:12:26.587-05:00Avant-garde (yet rootsy) guitarist Marc Ribot does double duty on guitar and banjo with Robert Plant and Allison Krauss covering the Led Zeppeling classic "Black Dog". A surprising arrangement, to be sure!http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/marc-ribot-on-joand-guitar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-1456515039570741232Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:30:00 +00002008-04-18T01:34:43.061-05:00Sorry about the hiatus, faithful readers.The long winter, a busy schedule, and a need to recharge the proverbial batteries have all added up to a quiet month here on the Podium blog.Coming up in the next weeks...Discussing the Podium's parabolic bracing experiment, video clips from the last Podium picnic, artist profiles, some more interviews with builders, and always - guitars.Keep you eyes http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/hellohello-is-this-thing-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-4019612577750275106Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:09:00 +00002008-12-10T13:11:38.597-06:00Tippin GuitarsThese exquisitely crafted instruments are the work of luthier Bill Tippin. Born in Florida, Tippin relocated to the competitive sailing hotbed of Marblehead, MA to work on maintaining and restoring sailing yachts. Through decades of woodworking experience, gained both on the yachts and in building and restoring furniture, he honed his craft and developed a positively deft attention http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/interview-with-luthier-bill-tippin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-2755602831397117308Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:46:00 +00002008-03-04T07:05:39.598-06:00After several months - and a couple of lulls - this marks the 100th post to The Podium blog. Many thanks to everyone for taking the time to peek into our corner of the Internet.Taking into consideration the input of several readers, you can expect to see more interviews, content that addresses the challenges of recording and amplifying acoustic instruments, and exploring the role of the guitar inhttp://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/100-posts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-6968645254580799196Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:40:00 +00002008-03-04T06:45:51.096-06:00Canadian guitarist Jeff Healey died yesterday after a long struggle with cancer.Known for his bluesy-rock sound and unorthodox playing style, Healey also had a passion for early jazz as seen in this clip below:Trumpet and guitar...amazing.http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/rip-jeff-healey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-6453303727211556658Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:31:00 +00002008-12-10T13:11:38.963-06:00The Original Snakeboy, blues guitarist extraordinaire, has left this world for the next.Founding member of the Asylum Street Spankers, The Original Snakeboy (aka Bill Thompson) was an exceptional performer who brought his New Orleans' roots to Portland, via Austin, Texas, and numerous wanderings in between.His passing came as a surprise to many as news quickly made its way around the globe via http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/rip-original-snakeboy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-8866733507822763333Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:36:00 +00002008-12-10T13:11:39.086-06:00Sometimes it is easy to take for granted the talents of those around you.Fortunately, that is never the case here at The Podium when it comes to our dedicated and ever amazing repair guru Martin Reynolds.Truth be told, if you've done something wrong when it comes to guitars, prepare to be gently scolded - and humidify that doggone guitar for goodness sake!Marty's work reflects the care and http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/marty-reynolds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-3952857717039199563Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:59:00 +00002008-12-10T13:11:39.222-06:00John "Woody" Woodland is a guitarist, producer, luthier, guitar tech to the stars, and all around vintage guitar aficionado.Anyone here in the Twin Cities guitar community knows Woody as the in-house repairman at Willie's American Guitars, a fine shop specializing in vintage American guitars, and tube amplifiers of the vintage and boutique variety.I've had a number of conversations with Woody http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/birth-of-dreadnought.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-7923851751242317996Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:52:00 +00002008-12-10T13:11:39.646-06:00Jeff Krumm is the founder and owner of Savage Audio, a great guitar amp company, and one of the best places to have your vintage tube amp serviced or restored.From the Savage website:ROCK OUT FOR JEFFPlease join us at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis on March 22nd and be part of "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Krumm."It's a benefit show for Jeff Krumm, founder and owner of Savage Audio, the http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/benefit-for-jeff-krumm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-1331311195898510305Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:21:00 +00002008-02-07T01:28:39.750-06:00The ukulele is most often identified with the music of Hawaii, and to some extent, with popular American music of the 1930's and '40's. Mass produced ukes flooded the market in the post-war U.S., with the Chicago makers (Harmony, Silvertone, Airline, etc.), Martin, Gibson, and Favilla responding to the ukulele craze.Rarely is the ukulele seen in the context of western classical music, despite itshttp://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/john-king.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-8145922678568165093Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:59:00 +00002008-12-10T13:11:39.891-06:00Developed in conjunction with guitarist Mike Dowling, National Resophonic has introduced the Hotplate.Previously, the pickup options for the single cone resophonic guitar were limited to a number of piezo-based solutions from a variety of manufacturers, including K&K and Highlander, or thin, surface mount magnetic pickups like those offered by Lace. Some people have sought out some of the http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/hotplate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-4308501794877970336Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:29:00 +00002008-12-10T13:11:40.077-06:00Paul Geremia has been carrying the torch of American roots music for over forty years. An exceptional player, singer, and interpreter of traditional music, Geremia is nothing short of a national treasure.From his bio:Geremia's background isn't typical for a bluesman. He is a third generation Italian-American who, as he laughingly puts it, "was born in the Providence River Delta". Growing up in a http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/paul-geremia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-3662671970503398799Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:20:00 +00002008-01-31T01:29:02.240-06:00On Saturday, February 23rd, Le Trio Joubran will be performing at 8:00 pm at Hamline University's Sundin Hall.Brothers Samir, Wissam, and Adnan all perform on the oud. Samir also lends his vocal talents to the group, and Wissam studied under his father and at the Antonio Stradivarius Institute of Cremona as an instrument builder.Here is a clip of the trio from Janaury 2007 at Webster Hall in NYC:http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/le-trio-joubran.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-8968010974794663927Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:09:00 +00002008-01-31T01:19:46.844-06:00One of the things that seems challenging to new guitarists is the process of changing the strings on his or her instrument. While not particularly difficult, the first few times can be a bit challenging. How much string to wind onto the tuning machine? Which direction to wind? How tight should the string be wound? How do you get those darn pegs out?In the shop, we teach people how to change the http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/changing-guitar-strings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871242129928039372.post-4725185064775524533Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:48:00 +00002008-12-10T13:11:40.837-06:00In addition to the new Reso-Acoustic 400 Sound System - an acoustic amplifier voiced for the resonator guitar - NRP brought out two new offerings in their guitar line-up:The DonThis is a single cone, German Silver reso inspired by the classic National of the same name. Featuring a V-neck profile, 14 fret neck, Double-cut Diamond pattern engraving, engraved handstrap, MOP position inlays, a http://thepodiumblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/national-resophonic-at-namm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Podium)0