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Brian Ray (Guitarist for Paul McCartney)
I've got a hot one for you this week! On this episode I'm talking to none other than the legend himself, Mr. Brian Ray.
Brian is best known for playing guitar with the absolute powerhouse that is Sir Paul McCartney for the last 20 years. But his credits don't stop there!
Brian also played with the fabulous Etta James for 14 years and shared the stage or collaborated with the likes of Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Rait, Smokey Robinson, Peter Frampton and many, many more.
On this episode, Brian gives us a bit of an inside scoop on his career, gives advice to up and coming musicians, shares some incredible stories and a whole lot more.
Enjoy it folks!
Get more info on Brian from his website HERE www.brianray.com/music
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Heavy Metal, Rap Beefs & Martin Guitars w/ Drayton Farley (a video interview)
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Drayton Farley is an incredible musician from Alabama. His music and songwriting is definitely in the Americana/Country/Singer-Songwriter vein, but what I didn't know is that this dude is a legit metalhead. (And he got much of his early exposure to this music ina church environment.) The conversation spans a great many subjects from Drayton's top 7 listened to songs, his compact pedalboard, the...
The Last Blockbuster w/ Sean of Gunstreet
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NAMM is officially over and I am releasing this before midnight Pacific time so I am still offically on schedule! On this episode, I am talking to my other business partner, Sean Arbow of Gunstreet to get into what the heck he's been up to the last few years. And let me tell you, it is a LOT of stuff. We chat about: • The growth over the last two years. • Solderless technology in guitars • Unde...
Getting Deep with Jordan Buckley of Every Time I Die & Better Lovers
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I have a very special guest on this episode of the podcast, and that guest is none other than Jordan Buckley of Better Lovers & Every Time I Die. We discuss a TON of things on this episode, and there is some fun gear chat at the end for us tone nerds. But the bulk of the episode revolves around things like: Processing massive personal challenges in the public eye The emotional challenges of the...
Drayton Farley (WOW This Is A Good One!!)
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Drayton Farley is an incredible musician from Alabama. His music and songwriting is definitely in the Americana/Country/Singer-Songwriter vein, but what I didn't know is that this dude is a legit metalhead. The conversation spans a great many subjects from Drayton's top 7 listened to songs, his compact pedalboard, the Kendrick vs Drake beef, how he got hooked up with Martin Guitars, how horribl...
Incurable G.A.S. w/ Mark & Steve of Summer School Electronics
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In this episode I am joined by Mark Turley and Steve Peterson from Summer School Electronics. They discuss the origins of their company, the challenges and excitement surrounding the NAMM show, and the complexities of explaining the music industry to outsiders. The conversation also touches on nostalgia for 90s music and the evolution of musical tastes over time. In this conversation, the speak...
Shermy Freeman of The Surfrajettes (video interview)
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Shermy Freeman is a fantastic surfy guitarist from the incredible band, The Surfrajettes. We of course dive into gear including her collaboration with our mutual friends at SolidgoldFx, her custom FOLDING pedalboard, single control Fender amps, Creston electric guitars and more! Shermy also shares her experiences with social media, the challenges of starting a band, and the evolution of her ins...
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto
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On this special edition of the podcast, we have one more "Gift Swap" episode with my "other show", The Chasing Tone Podcast! Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to interview Gabe Dalporto, the current CEO of Guitar Center. As the head of the worlds largest music retail store he has probably seen more amazing string, valve, and transistor based toys than most of us can dream of. Gabe's sto...
The Legendary Brent Mason
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The Legendary Brent Mason
What's Up With Warm Audio?
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What's Up With Warm Audio?
5 String Fretless Bass? w/ Woodshop Mike
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5 String Fretless Bass? w/ Woodshop Mike
Guitar Legend, Tim Pierce. (A video interview)
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Guitar Legend, Tim Pierce. (A video interview)
Guitar Legend, Tim Pierce.
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Guitar Legend, Tim Pierce.
"I WON'T Put Out A Song With MIDI Drums" (An Interview With Craig William of Many Eyes)
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"I WON'T Put Out A Song With MIDI Drums" (An Interview With Craig William of Many Eyes)
"I WON'T Put Out A Song With MIDI Drums" (Craig William of Many Eyes)
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"I WON'T Put Out A Song With MIDI Drums" (Craig William of Many Eyes)
Bill Murray? No... Bilmuri w/ Sean Mackowski of Tallon Electric
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Bill Murray? No... Bilmuri w/ Sean Mackowski of Tallon Electric
What Can You Play On A Jazz Bass? w/ John Demaio of Voltic Electronic Devices
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What Can You Play On A Jazz Bass? w/ John Demaio of Voltic Electronic Devices
How Many Monkeys Does It Take To Wire A Fender?
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How Many Monkeys Does It Take To Wire A Fender?
Does Nashville NEED Another Guitar Store? (Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals Interview)
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Does Nashville NEED Another Guitar Store? (Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals Interview)
Nashville "NEEDS" Another Guitar Store w/ Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals
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Nashville "NEEDS" Another Guitar Store w/ Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals
Shermy Freeman of The Surfrajettes
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Shermy Freeman of The Surfrajettes
Telecasters & Power Metal w/ Federico Mondelli of Frozen Crown
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Telecasters & Power Metal w/ Federico Mondelli of Frozen Crown
Hells Angels & Chud Scraping (an interview with Jayce Levi of "World Famous" Repairland")
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Hells Angels & Chud Scraping (an interview with Jayce Levi of "World Famous" Repairland")
1000s of Guitars SAVED From Landfills w/ Jason & Ian of MIRC
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Why I FINALLY Bought A Strat & Other Stories (A Nerdy Chat w/ Joe From Guitar Nerds)
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Why I FINALLY Bought A Strat & Other Stories (A Nerdy Chat w/ Joe From Guitar Nerds)
My First STRATOCASTER w/ Joe Branton of Guitar Nerds
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My First STRATOCASTER w/ Joe Branton of Guitar Nerds
How Tomo Fujita Makes A Career Out Of The Guitar (a video interview)
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How Tomo Fujita Makes A Career Out Of The Guitar (a video interview)
Guitar Wisdom w/ Tomo Fujita
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Guitar Wisdom w/ Tomo Fujita
What Makes A Guitar "Vintage" ?? Guitar Center's Experts Give Their Take
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A TONEWOOD Discovery? An Interview w/ Derek Kimball of Kimball Hardwoods (video version)
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A TONEWOOD Discovery? An Interview w/ Derek Kimball of Kimball Hardwoods (video version)

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  • @vincebu6441
    @vincebu6441 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Come on baby let's do the twist.. heavy gauge yeah let's do the twist. Time to call the tech cause it goes like this. A bow on the heavy side treble is straight and do the twist..

  • @kristofer603
    @kristofer603 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Ok ok ok let’s get to the interview.

  • @kristofer603
    @kristofer603 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hate the long ad before this episode.

  • @Antonius1102
    @Antonius1102 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You realize the though the thicker strings are tapered(notice the part where the string is a little thinner then fades into the 90 gauge) so you don’t have to do that right?

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Considering I’m a partner in the company that makes these strings, yes. I know they are tapered. They still didn’t fit these particular tuners. And I’m tired of unwrapping them to make them fit.

  • @DJDORAN1
    @DJDORAN1 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wasn't aware the was surfing in Ontario.

  • @RealFitchEmerson
    @RealFitchEmerson 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That thumbnail is Sooooo Gooooood hahaha, caught your joke

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My original one was funny to those of us with super dark humor… But once I thought about it, was genuinely over the line. This is the toned down version. 😉

  • @rockoutmichigan
    @rockoutmichigan 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Shermy is bae.

  • @jetcheneau5811
    @jetcheneau5811 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Telecasters sell more Les Pauls than anything else.

  • @emehrkens9189
    @emehrkens9189 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Surfrajettes are that underground band that I want to keep on the DL so I can be a fanboy to myself… but they’re so good and talented that I tell everyone about (aboot? 🇨🇦) them! Their music makes me happy like Agent Cooper at a diner with a slice of pie and a damn good cup of coffee. 🥧 ☕️ 🎸 🏄‍♂️

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Shermy - Nicole - Try touring Japan , Europe , NZ , England . 🎸🏄🎸🏄‍♂️🎸🏄🏽‍♀️🍁🇨🇦🇺🇸🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 ( Open for Eric Clapton )

    • @chrisst8922
      @chrisst8922 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The Surfrajettes have played one gig each in Spain and Estonia and five in England. They say they like travelling and would, I'm sure like to tour the world but it appears it's all a matter of finance.

  • @cheriwyland3909
    @cheriwyland3909 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good job Dude!!

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Ma!

  • @truthteller1951
    @truthteller1951 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great interview! Humble man. I have to agree on Winco pizza…….only because I built that Winco and the the Indio Town Center 😂

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for checking it out! I just confirmed that my Winco indeed is deli-free. I am sad.

  • @thetonemob
    @thetonemob 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you been to a punk/metal/hardcore show in an unusual venue?

  • @kylenoll123
    @kylenoll123 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great cast, subbed!

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!

  • @robertfreestone414
    @robertfreestone414 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of my main concerns about "The Surfrajettes" was something I deeply admired about them: their devotion to the time period. They have their clothes, instruments, furniture, furnishings, everything everything everything. My concern? I was really worried that they were smokers, and their brands would also be period specific--such as "Mad Men". I thought they would have Kents, Parliaments, Virginia Slims from the early 60s. But, I've watched several of their videos/performances, and I'm sure that none of them smoke.

  • @woodmansteve8501
    @woodmansteve8501 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There sound is sooo smooth…it’s like organic…seen them 3 times….. They carry that precious spirit of the early 60s like Sandra Dee…Ricky Nelson, when I was a kid….

  • @andrewandrew3713
    @andrewandrew3713 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Using heavy gauge is not a flex🗣️🗣️🗣️

  • @phylobludot3032
    @phylobludot3032 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good pedal .super fuzz!!!

  • @bshingledecker
    @bshingledecker 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When was this interview? Oct 2024....ish....

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes! Thats when the audio version dropped

  • @danthegeetarman
    @danthegeetarman 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yay!!! Woot woot. ETID and Better Lovers kick ass. His riffs have always been so dang good. Was really bummed when they split, but I get it too

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Some of the best riffs of all time!

  • @wfoguy
    @wfoguy 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1st time watching your podcast. I'm an old guy with a surf history going back to 1962. I'm a fan of the Surfrajettes. I have watched them grow and become a much better band. I like their creativity in dress. Finding a little about Shermy was interesting, not surprising but she is becoming a person in my mind. I have one critique: Nicole and to some extent Shermy have a very serious facial expression when playing live. I have no idea what it's like to be female on stage. maybe if you smile too much, you get attacked for being an airhead. But looking like you are enjoying what you are doing is a connection with the audience. I have 5 guitars and several amps. Unlike you people, all I make is bad noise. best wishes for the future to both of you. Thank you. :)

  • @thetonemob
    @thetonemob 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What do you think of Jordan’s approach to gear? Do you follow a similar philosophy?

  • @TheCastellowsLive
    @TheCastellowsLive 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I luv the Surfragettes - Shermy has SO MUCH style ❤❤❤

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Seriously. She nails the vibe!

    • @TheCastellowsLive
      @TheCastellowsLive 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @thetonemob and not just the band.. also Halloween.. home decor.. she's all in :)

  • @jeremyz6911
    @jeremyz6911 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    She seems like she'd be such a cool person to hang out with. Gonna try the Tahitian treat and pizza combo haha

  • @StephenPeterson
    @StephenPeterson 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Am I the first person to sing a Creed song on the podcast?

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think you might be!

  • @MDavidG1
    @MDavidG1 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where is Nicole Damoff?

    • @chrisst8922
      @chrisst8922 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My favourite Surfrajette interview is where all 4 of them speak with Anja Stax at Tiki Oasis.

  • @stanleydomalewski8497
    @stanleydomalewski8497 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    She is one Talented Lady 😊! And Her Band Really Rocks 😊!

  • @burritoranosaurus2704
    @burritoranosaurus2704 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I unwind my Strings, its not good for my tuners to drill into them. They are already thin headed.

  • @marieIIy
    @marieIIy 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Taking shirts off for patreon 😂

  • @BDUBZ49
    @BDUBZ49 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Classical musician: Do you read sheet music? Jazz musician: Yes, but I don't let that get in my way.

  • @TheWolfus1421
    @TheWolfus1421 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My birthday is the 29th of January I’ve had all my instruments stolen and I’m dying for a resonator guitar to play the blues

  • @TheChristafershawn
    @TheChristafershawn 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    She kinda gives me a younger Jennifer Jason Leigh vibes. I have watched much of their content.

  • @thetonemob
    @thetonemob 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What other oddball sounds should be made into a plugin?

  • @andrerock6754
    @andrerock6754 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very enjoyable interview, Thank you!

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for checking it out! More to come. 🫡

  • @thedave2429
    @thedave2429 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So nice to see the video version. Very talented and creative young lady. I could listen to her talk about guitars and music all day. Her Jaguar (Shaguar) is what got my attention on a live video from 2017 Asbury Park Surf Festival. It's them playing White Rabbit and the growl of her Jag is just heaven to my ears. Her wanting that growl tone had me hooked. Her Creston Creatures are gorgeous and sound incredible.

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That is indeed such a gnarly but gorgeous sound!

    • @thedave2429
      @thedave2429 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @thetonemob It was the opening chord stabs ending with whammy bar as Nicole plays the opening solo. That tone told me instantly that these girls were the real deal. Here's the vid with White Rabbit. This may actually be the first video of theirs I ever saw. th-cam.com/video/F43M6P5JHco/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nSn9_3VgoSPzHlvq

  • @agrihemp5488
    @agrihemp5488 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great interview! I love Shermy and the Surfrajettes! Cool ladies who play groovy Surf Rock!

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Super groovy for sure! Thanks for checking it out!

  • @Jamyz33
    @Jamyz33 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice! I used to play on my RG2228: drop E tuning, .102 for the looooow E 😄 (video on my YT channel if interested ;))

  • @thetonemob
    @thetonemob 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How many of your favorite musicians could fix a lawn mower?

  • @pnojazz
    @pnojazz 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Who cuts strings before winding them up and leaving the strings alone for days first?!!!😂

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you have a vintage style tuner, you have to cut them before winding them on the tuner. As explained in the video.

  • @therealandrecorbin4050
    @therealandrecorbin4050 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love to watch them play

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Such a great band!

  • @AndykWilhelm
    @AndykWilhelm 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great interview

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much. I really enjoyed getting to do it! Tomo rules.

  • @SonicRave1
    @SonicRave1 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this interview! Love the Surfrajettes and I call it Soda-Pop 😂!

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for checking it out!

  • @dougmurphy1777
    @dougmurphy1777 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dear Blake - may I suggest that you switch to decaf before recording your intros?

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You can, but I barely drink coffee. And most of them are recorded long after coffee hours. 😂

  • @dangsxgomez
    @dangsxgomez 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Context? Link?

  • @Redhotchilipprs
    @Redhotchilipprs 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great interview! Looks like Shermy signature surf rider is out of stock bummer! Hope it comes back! Also Hawaiian pizza for the win!

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for checking it out!

    • @jadenreyna
      @jadenreyna 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Check reverb. Only 1 for sale.

  • @thetonemob
    @thetonemob 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you dove into the world or Surf rock? What are some of your favorite bands?

    • @suspiria1966
      @suspiria1966 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm 58 so Surf is part of my dna. But over the last 20 yrs the initial push was from Rob Zombie - The Ghastly Ones and The Bomboras. But my current bands are Messur Chups and The Surffrajets. The last Bomboras album is fantastic. Hi Tide is my go to record label.

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@suspiria1966Thank you! I’m gonna check out that bomboras record!

    • @mattroegge1913
      @mattroegge1913 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Langhorns, The Tormentos, The Surf Zombies, Sangue de Androide… But Man or Astro-Man? got me into surf back in high school.

    • @pharoid77
      @pharoid77 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Been a long time surf fan since the early 90’s and the main catalyst was - Man or Astroman? Lately within the past 6 or so years #1 for me is Daikaiju. They are super interesting with technical guitar playing and intensity that is unmatched. Some honerable mentions would be - the void surfers, king gadora, Arno de cea and the clockwork wizards, gnarsh mellow and amphibian man are some great bands that I feel take surf to a new and different level. Of coarse surferjettas are great in their own right and deserve the success they have had.

    • @ARWest-bp4yb
      @ARWest-bp4yb 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey Blake, check out the Northeast Surf Music Alliance, tons of bands including the Surfrajettes. Seen them a few times and got to meet them once, great band and super nice folks!👍👍

  • @RoselynEstelle
    @RoselynEstelle หลายเดือนก่อน

    May they rock in peace 🤘

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely 🤘

  • @danthegeetarman
    @danthegeetarman หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yikes, yeah that’s a wild story behind that guitar. Seems like Jared James Nichols seems to acquire these rehabbed guitars and revive them into newly-loved tone machines. This one has a macabre history for sure though. Maybe he will use it to play Black Sabbath riffs?? 😳😁

    • @thetonemob
      @thetonemob หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think he’s the perfect person to end up with this guitar!

  • @thetonemob
    @thetonemob หลายเดือนก่อน

    The only thing scarier than this guitar is how sloppy my riffs are.

  • @phucknuts
    @phucknuts หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like guitar center I just bought a guitar online I love the ability to have it delivered to one their stores...go in..check it.. If you're not satisfied.. It's theirs