The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

Acclaimed guitarist, educator, songwriter, and all-around-great-human Adam Levy is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast!We talk about his new instrumental album, 'Household.' We discuss the concept behind this record, his desire to expand his band beyond the trio format; the unorthodox recording process he used to make the album; drummer Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes) and so much more.It's a fun chat with one of our favorite musicians.https://adamlevy.bandcamp.com/album/householdWatch the FJ's new documentary with Ben Harper here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5crA4bqLv8We are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/ (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)https://www.fretboardjournal.com

Jason is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast to interview mandolin great Jacob Jolliff. Over the years, Jolliff has worked with a variety of bands, including Joy Kills Sorry, Yonder Mountain String Band, and his own Jacob Jolliff Band.We talk about his time at Berklee, performing in mandolin competitions, his go-to mandolins (and microphone!) and so much more. A great chat with a player who should be on your radar.Jolliff’s Mandolin Mysteries, Instrumentals Vol. 2 is a must-listen. Check it out.https://www.jacobjolliff.comWe are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/ (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)https://www.fretboardjournal.com

To rebel against musician parents, a young Hank Heaven wanted to be a French chef. But after a serendipitous moment of discovery, they became a Django Reinhardt expert. On Episode #503 of the podcast, Sofia Wolfson interviews Hank about their solo project, touring as a sideman, gypsy jazz, being in a broadway musical, and more.https://hankheaven.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hank_heaven/Hank’s latest record, Loaded Dice: https://hankheaven.bandcamp.com/album/loaded-diceWe are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/ (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)https://www.fretboardjournal.com

Today on the podcast, FJ assistant editor Sofia Wolfson interviews legendary songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Dan Reeder.Born in Louisiana, raised in California, and now based in Nuremberg, Germany, Reeder has released several albums of self-recorded music using instruments he’s built himself. On this episode, we talk about working with John Prine and Oh Boy Records, the intersection between visual art and music, instruments he has built, and much more.Be sure to give his latest record, Smithereens, a spin!https://www.danreeder.comWe are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/ https://www.fretboardjournal.com

Mike Buchman is a Seattle-based guitar fanatic and the Fretboard Journal's newest hire!On this week's podcast, we talk to Mike about his recent experience learning the craft of guitarmaking with Colorado-based builder/instructor Robbie O'Brien.We also talk about Mike's songwriting, his role at the FJ and so much more.https://mikebuchmanmusic.comhttps://obrienguitars.comOur 56th issue of the Journal is now mailing to everyone. We hope you love it.We are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com(Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/https://www.fretboardjournal.com