Ep070: Blue Note Recording Artist Larry Ridley

Ep070: Blue Note Recording Artist Larry Ridley

Larry Ridley has played with some of the biggest names in music; John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Lee Morgan, Dizzy Gillespie, the list goes on and on. Larry sits down with us today to talk about his history, what is was like recording w Rudy Van Gelder & the Blue Note team, playing in NYC clubs in the 50s & 60s and his friend Lee Morgan, the subject of a new film "I Called Him Morgan", out this week.

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Ep059: Blues Legend Charlie Musselwhite

Ep059: Blues Legend Charlie Musselwhite

This week we're honored to have Blues Legend Charlie Musselwhite, a man who has played with many of the great blues musicians in history. Charlie shares his history, his stories growing up in Memphis alongside Elvis & Johnny Cash, to moving to Chicago and playing in all the joints on the South-side with countless blues musicians. 

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Ep056: My Damage by Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF!)

Ep056: My Damage by Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF!)

We don't throw the term "legend" around too much but today is very appropriate; Keith Morris, founder & former lead singer of Black Flag, Circle Jerks and OFF! joins us to talk about his career, his music, his life, his unique perspective and of course his record collection. We go deep on this one and share information on Keith's new autobiography "My Damage", a fascinating read through his life and the early days of punk rock. Plus a short record-nerd tutorial on Black Flag and SST's 1st record "Nervous Breakdown"; early pressings fetch several hundred dollars, today we share what you need to know to spot one.

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Ep055: Chris Robinson & Record Store Day Black Friday

Ep055: Chris Robinson & Record Store Day Black Friday

This week, we have Chris Robinson formerly of The Black Crowes and now with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood and we're talking about his history, his music and of course his massive record collection. Chris is quite the vinyl collector and can't seem to stay out of record stores while on tour. Check out the new LP "If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home By Now" available now, as well as the tour dates for the Chris Robinson Brotherhood. And this week we also plunder through the new Record Store Day 'Black Friday' release list. Lots of stuff there, mark your calendars for Friday November 25!

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Ep053: Holiday Gift Guide for Vinyl Collectors & Frank Sinatra Acetates

Ep053: Holiday Gift Guide for Vinyl Collectors & Frank Sinatra Acetates

This week we discuss some great options for vinyl record enthusiasts on your gift list; rather than buying them another record which they may or may not enjoy, how about getting them an accessory that will go well with their hobby? We discuss a few options plus we talk to a record collector who recently ran across some rare Frank Sinatra acetates that once belong to Ava Gardner. A great story on finding a piece of music history that can be yours for the right price!

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Ep052: Mike Doughty: The Heart Watches While the Brain Burns

Ep052: Mike Doughty: The Heart Watches While the Brain Burns

Mike Doughty is one of my favourite artists; beautiful songs, striking lyrics, melodies that stick in the head for days and he's prolific, so there's more of him to enjoy. Today he stops by The Vinyl Guide and discusses his craft as well as his new LP "The Heart Watches While the Brain Burns" available now. Plus we feature a special track for listeners of The Vinyl Guide!

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