The Blues Guitar Show

THROWBACK POD Episode #109 David Hamburger Talks Acoustic Blues

Growing up outside of Boston, multi-instrumentalist David Hamburger first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. Through his first guitar teacher he was exposed to bluegras

Episode #261 Are Scales Holding You Back?

In this episode I tackle the 5 shapes of the minor pentatonic scale and talk about why actually for improvisation they might not be all that useful.  If you're look

THROWBACK POD! Episode #134 Jon Button on playing bass in The Who

Today I'm speaking with Jon Button - One of the worlds best session bass players.  Jon has played with a whole host of amazing musicians and artists including Shery

Episode #260 Beginners Slide Guitar 101

In this episode I'm talking slide guitar advice. If you're a complete beginner to the style or if you've found yourself about ready to throw the slide out

Episode #259 Fingerpicking Advice!

In this episode I'm giving you real talk about fingerpicking. Tips that will hopefully help you out and pitfalls best avoided!  For private lessons send me an email

Episode #258 Talking Blues & Teaching Guitar with Ben Johnsen

In this episode Ben and I talk about teaching blues guitar, we dive deep into fretboard recognition, how to approach scales, solos and improvising. It's chocked full

Episode #257 Your Questions Answered

Another Q & A session - This time all about jam nights, strings, improvisation and more.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar l

Lesson #168 Blues Standards - Eric Clapton FIngerpicking Part 2 - Nobody Knows Your When You're Down and Out

We're looking at some blues standards over the next couple of months on the plus podcast and we're starting with a classic tune (The Eric Clapton Version)  TAB

Episode #256 5 Things I Wish I'd Known Earlier

In this episode I'm listing the 5 things I wish I'd known earlier in my own guitar journey.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Year

Episode #255 The Great British Guitar Show (recap)

In this episode I'm recapping the brilliant Great British Guitar Show and giving some reccomendations on guitar builders and companies I saw at the show. Cheers agai

Episode #254 Amani Burnham Interview

In this episode I'm talking with the great Amani Burnham who is a phenomenal player who has blown up in the past couple of years, his album Roots and Wings is availa

Episode #253 Is AI The Future of Amps?!

In this episode we are having a play around with an AI powered guitar amp. I know right......madness. I'm playing through the Mooer F40i Li intelligent amp and seein

Episode #252 Talking Practice Tips with Tim Love

In this episode I talk with Tim Love host of the Always Getting Better Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2KYN1bRE329VreXZW0vTmy) Tim is also a guitarist and teacher

Episode #251 Talkin' Great British Guitar Shows with Tom

In this episode I sit down with Tom who runs the Great British Guitar Shows. This year he's running 4 shows in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Wales & Leicstershire.  I&apo

Episode #250 5 Tips for Beginner Slide Players

In this episode of The Blues Guitar Show, we break down five essential slide guitar tips every beginner needs to know. Whether you’re brand new to slide or struggling to

Episode #249 How British Blues Changed The World

Explore the electrifying story of British Blues, from post-war record collectors in the 1940s to the British Blues Explosion of the 1960s. Discover how American legends l

Episode #248 10 Tips For Acoustic Blues

In this episode I give you my top 10 tips for playing acoustic blues.  1. Learn the 12-Bar Blues Form Inside Out The 12-bar blues is the foundation. Practice it in diff

Episode #247 Lessons From The Slide Master - Johan Borgh

Today I'm catching up with one of the best modern slide guitarists - Johan Borgh from Sweden. In this episode we talk about Johan playing with Gary Clark Jr, his tip

Episode #246 Life and Legacy R.L Burnside

Dive deep into the raw, hypnotic world of R. L. Burnside, the legendary North Mississippi hill country bluesman. From his early life on Mississippi farms to decades of re

Episode #245 Life and Legacy: The Muddy Waters Story

In this extended deep-dive, we explore the life, music, and legacy of Muddy Waters—the man who electrified the Delta blues and laid the foundation for rock ’n’ roll. From