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Episode #249 How British Blues Changed The World
05 Jan 2026
00:22:08
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 like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Chuck Berry inspired young British musicians, including The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, and The Yardbirds, who amplified, reimagined, and exported the blues back to the world. Dive into the guitars, live performances, cultural contrasts, and lasting legacy that transformed blues into rock music.
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Episode #248 10 Tips For Acoustic Blues
01 Dec 2025
00:27:32
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 different keys (E, A, G) until you can play it without thinking. This will make learning songs and improvising far easier.
2. Master Shuffle and Swing Rhythms
Blues rhythm isn’t straight—it's felt. Work on:
Shuffle feel (“da-DA, da-DA”)
Light swing These grooves make even simple chords sound authentic.
3. Use Alternating Bass Patterns
A thumbed bass line (with your picking hand thumb) adds depth:
Thumb alternates between root and fifth
Fingers play melody on top This classic delta & country blues technique makes solo performances sound full.
4. Start Using the Minor Pentatonic Scale Early
It’s the essential blues scale. Begin in A minor pentatonic and E minor pentatonic—both fit comfortably on acoustic and match common blues keys.
5. Add Blue Notes
Incorporate:
♭3
♭5
♭7 These give blues its voice. Practice sliding into them for expression.
6. Work on String Bends & Vibrato
Bending on acoustic is harder than on electric, but doing it well makes your playing expressive. Start with:
Quarter-step bends (very bluesy!)
Slow, controlled vibrato
Simple half-step bends on the B and G strings
7. Learn a Few Turnarounds
Turnarounds signal the end of the 12-bar form and make your playing sound “finished.” Classic turnarounds in E and A are essential vocabulary for blues players.
8. Use Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs for Acoustic “Snap”
Blues on acoustic thrives on percussive articulation. Practice short licks that combine:
Open strings
Quick hammer-ons
Snappy pull-offs They create that raw delta feel.
9. Study “Call and Response”
Think like a singer:
Play a short melodic “call”
Answer with a rhythmic or melodic “response” This makes improvisation sound intentional instead of random.
10. Listen and Imitate Blues Legends
Absorb phrasing, tone, and feel from players such as:
Robert Johnson
Mississippi John Hurt
Big Bill Broonzy
Lightnin’ Hopkins
Eric Clapton (unplugged style)
Learning even a few of their licks will deepen your style dramatically.
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Episode #154 Kaspar Berry Rapkin Interview
23 Dec 2023
01:03:16
In this episode I'm talking with a fantastic up and coming blues player Kaspar berry Rapkin. Fresh off of his Blues Chart number 1 with K.K Hammond and in the midst of writing some new material we catch up with Kaspar on a chilly Wednesday evening in November.
A band-leader, side man, recording artist & all round musician we get into everything from what its like being an artist in 2023 to some awesome demos of Kaspars guitar collection.
We had a great chat and cheers to Kaspar for coming on.
Check out his stuff here: www.kbrblues.com
And the HSB video here https://youtu.be/23mM98sxzog?feature=shared
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Episode #153 You Need to Learn this Beatles Song
18 Dec 2023
00:18:30
In this episode we're looking over the Beatles song Get Back.
This song has a great feel to it and some really fun major pentatonic country style licks.
Get Back" is a song recorded by the British rock band the Beatles and Billy Preston, and written by Paul McCartney though credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It was originally released as a single on 11 April 1969 and credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston".The song is one of the few examples of John Lennon featuring prominently as lead guitarist. The album version of this song contains a different mix that features a studio chat between Paul McCartney and John Lennon at the beginning which lasts for 20 seconds before the song begins, also omitting the coda featured in the single version, and with a final dialog taken from the Beatles' rooftop concert. This version became the closing track of Let It Be (1970), which was released just after the group split up. The single version was later issued on the compilation albums 1967–1970, 20 Greatest Hits, Past Masters, and 1.
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Episode #152 Smokestack Lightning - Howlin' Wolf Lesson
11 Dec 2023
00:19:28
In this episode we're looking at the blues classic Smokestack Lightning!
This is a great example of a 'one riff song' its totally hypnotic to play and has a great feel and groove to it.
At Chess' studio in Chicago in January 1956, Howlin' Wolf recorded "Smokestack Lightning".The song takes the form of "a propulsive, one-chord vamp, nominally in E major but with the flatted blue notes that make it sound like E minor", and lyrically it is "a pastiche of ancient blues lines and train references, timeless and evocative".Longtime Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin is credited with the distinctive guitar line.Howlin' Wolf sang and played harmonica, backed by pianist Hosea Lee Kennard, guitarists Willie Johnsonand Hubert Sumlin, bassist Willie Dixon, and drummer Earl Phillips.
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Episode #151 B.B King Rock Me Baby Lesson
04 Dec 2023
00:17:58
In this episode we are back with the king of the blues! This is a classic blues 12 bar with some awesome licks and riffs.
We cover the main riff, some of the theory behind whats going on in the guitar as well as the whole first section of the solo lick-by-lick.
"Rock Me Baby" is a blues standard that has become one of the most recorded blues songs of all time.[2] It originated as "Rockin' and Rollin'", a 1951 song by Lil' Son Jackson,[1] itself inspired by earlier blues. Renditions by Muddy Waters and B.B. King made the song well-known. When B.B. King's recording of "Rock Me Baby" was released in 1964, it became his first single to reach the Top 40 in Billboard magazine'sHot 100 chart.
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Episode #150 Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy Lesson
27 Nov 2023
00:14:14
Episode 150! In this episode I'm taking you through this blues classic! Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters. This is one of my absolute favourite 'zone out' songs and we go through the main riff and lead parts to this awesome live version of the 1955 standard.
Grab your guitar and join me in learning the whole of this fantastic Beatles tune. An absolute classic riff and really fun solo to play. This is one I always reccomend my students to learn.
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Episode #149 Beatles - Day Tripper Lesson
20 Nov 2023
00:20:16
Grab your guitar and join me in learning the whole of this fantastic Beatles tune. An absolute classic riff and really fun solo to play. This is one I always reccomend my students to learn.
Day Tripper" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released as a double A-side single with "We Can Work It Out" in December 1965. The song was written primarily by John Lennon with some contributions from Paul McCartney and was credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. Both songs were recorded during the sessions for the band's Rubber Soul album. The single topped charts in Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway. In the United States, "Day Tripper" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and "We Can Work It Out" held the top position.
"Day Tripper" is a rock song based around an electric guitar riff and drawing on the influence of American soul music. The Beatles included it in their concert set-list until their retirement from live performances in late August 1966.
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Episode #148 Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones Lesson
13 Nov 2023
00:13:44
Grab your guitar and join me in learning this awesome Rolling Stones Riff. This for me , is one of Keith's best and as the band have released a new album this year, let's revisit one of the classics.
"Honky Tonk Women" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. It was released as a non-album single on 4 July 1969 in the United Kingdom, and a week later in the United States (although a country version called "Country Honk" was later included on the album Let It Bleed). It topped the charts in both nations.[3] The song was on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Episode #146 Hide Away Freddie King Lesson
30 Oct 2023
00:14:12
In this episode we go through the Freddie King song 'Hide Away' This tune has a great mix of lead and rhythm guitar that can be a challenge but also a really fun thing to sit and play solo.
Hideaway" is a blues guitar instrumental that has become "a standard for countless blues and rock musicians performing today".[1] First recorded in 1960 by Freddie King, the song became a hit on the record charts. It has been interpreted and recorded by numerous blues and other musicians and has been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Episode #145 I'm Tore Down - Eric Clapton Lesson
23 Oct 2023
00:13:20
In this episode we go through the Clapton's version of the Freddie King song I'm Tore Down. This one has some awesome lead work and one of blues musics greatest rhythm riffs - it's a blast to play and a must know for any blues jam or gig.
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Episode #144 How To Play Hill Country Blues
16 Oct 2023
00:13:46
In this episode I take you through a cool hill country blues rhythm. This is great for playing any of the classic Hill Country songs (R.L Burnside, Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes etc.)
Its a super percussive way of playing but so rewarding once you've got a handle on it.
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Episode #143 Rockabilly Weekend - Live Interviews & Review
11 Oct 2023
00:24:28
I had the pleasure of being at the Welsh Rockabilly Fair weekend. This podcast is a series of reviews and interviews with some of the great bands and players from the weekend. Hopefully this should give you a few new artists to check out and a bit of light guitar-related entertainment!
Cheers to the guys there for having me and sorting us out with passes and looking forward to the next one!
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Episode #142 Howlin' Wolf - Killing Floor Lesson
09 Oct 2023
00:15:16
In this episode we go through the Chicago blues classic 'Killing Floor' by Howlin Wolf.
"Killing Floor" is a 1964 song by American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Howlin' Wolf. Called "one of the defining classics of Chicago electric blues",[1] "Killing Floor" became a blues standard with recordings by various artists. It has been acknowledged by the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame, which noted its popularity among rock as well as blues musicians. English rock group Led Zeppelin adapted the song for their "The Lemon Song", for which Howlin' Wolf is named as a co-author.
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Episode #141 The CAGED Question!
02 Oct 2023
00:14:08
In this episode I'm addressing one of the questions I get asked the most. I'm going to be talking you through what I feel is the most useful approach to the CAGED system and learning the fretboard in general and shoeing you a cool lick you can start with that uses a shape you already know.
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Episode #139 Eddie 9V Talks Touring, Guitar, Blues & Recording in a Trailer!
25 Sep 2023
00:50:38
Awesome to chat to Eddie 9v hot off of their European tour with acts like Kingfish, Joe Bonamassa and Blackberry Smoke.
Eddie 9V has made a name for himself in the blues scene in the south, wowing all types of audiences with his searing Freddie King-style approach to guitar and his original retro/soul songs.
Really enjoyed this chat, hope you do to.
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Episode #137 Martyn Roper & Rich Miller Talk Steel Guitars and Slide Playing
11 Sep 2023
02:00:16
This episode is an absolute education in the history of steel guitars and slide.
Martyn (of Washboard Resonators and Leeds City Stompers fame) and Rich Miller (Rich Slide Guitar) are on with me talking about everything steel guitar and slide playing. We talk about guitar history, how they got into playing these amazing instruments, gear recommendations and slide technique.
Cheers to both of the guys for coming on, you can find them both on instagram and check out some of their crazy skills.
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Episode #136 Bassline Ties and Dwight Yoakam Licks
04 Sep 2023
00:13:58
In this episode I'm talking country guitar. We look at how to tie chords together using basslines to give us that awesome back porch sound, and we even look at a cool Dwight Yoakam lick as well!
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Episode #135 Rhythm -The missing ingredient in your playing
28 Aug 2023
00:16:56
In this lesson I'm talking about rhythm. We talk about this in both and acoustic and electric context, both for solos and rhythm playing. I hear players all the time who have worked out really cool lines and licks in their playing but they lack that little extra somehting and I believe rhythm is the answer!
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Episode #134 Jon Button on playing bass in The Who
21 Aug 2023
01:10:04
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 Sheryl Crow, Shakira, Robben Ford, Roger Daultry and most recently The Who.
It was an absolute pleasure speaking with him and cheers to Jon for giving us some of his time. You can find Jon over on instagram @jonbuttonbass
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Episode #237 Oasis VS Ozzy The Battle For Britain
14 Jul 2025
00:20:28
In this episode I'm talking about the Oasis reunion vs the Ozzy Farewell show from last weekend. I'll be reacting to some clips and talking about testing gear in Denmark St.
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Episode #133 Paul Pigat talks Cousin Harley, Rockabilly & Guitars
14 Aug 2023
01:03:02
Today I'm chatting with Paul Pigat - A phenomenal musician, sideman and frontman for rockabilly band - Cousin Harley.
Hailing from Vancouver BC, Canada, Cousin Harley, can explode like an active volcano, swing like the Basie band and holler like A lonesome hillbilly in the back woods of the Appalachia, all in a single show. This trio has been rocking international audiences for 20 years! Not to be trifled with and not to be missed, folks, this is Cousin Harley!!!
Cousin Harley plays a mean guitar” Michael Kissinger, Pier magazine
Paul has shared the stage and lent his guitar mastery to some fine musicians over the years such as Jeff Beck, Jackob Dylan, Michael Kaeshammer, Albert Lee, James Burton, Brian Setzer, The Reverend Horton Heat, Neko Case, Jim Byrnes, The Sojourners, Carolyn Mark and many many others.
We had a great chat it was awesome speaking to Paul so cheers to Paul for coming on - You can find all his stuff over at http://paulpigat.com/
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Episode #131 Three Solos you NEED to learn
07 Aug 2023
00:15:40
In this episode I take you through three solos I think you should learn to become a better player.
People always ask me what songs/solos they should be working on so here they are. All of these are fairly accessible for beginner/intermediate players so I'd highly recommend having a go through them.
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Episode #130 Back Porch Blues - Solo Playing Tips
31 Jul 2023
00:13:48
In this lesson I'm talking you through some exercises that will help with seperating the thumb and fingers to be able to play a constant bass-line and melody notes at the same time and we look at the classic riff from Baby, Please Don't Go.
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Episode #126 Rich Miller Talks Slide Guitar
10 Jul 2023
01:09:16
Blues in Britain Magazine say Rich's 'Stunning guitar work is second to none'
Rich is a true virtuoso guitarist and we get into all things slide and delta blues as well as chatting about gear, turnings and how to approach slide playing.
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Episode #125 Guitar Teacher Talk w/ Tim Daley
03 Jul 2023
00:59:40
In this episode of the podcast I chat with the great guitarist, teacher and YouTuber Tim Daley.
Tim has a great channel focused on everything blues guitar and in this talk we cover improvisation, caged, soloing and all kinds of cool stuff. Not one to miss!
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Episode #122 Dyer Davis Interview
12 Jun 2023
00:49:58
Dyer Davis is an American singer / guitarist, who is currently working on his debut album for WildRoots Records. He's spent the last 8 years of his young life as a rock artist, recently departing from the band Rubber Soul Child. Now at 22 he has returned to the music that first inspired him to become a musician.
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Episode #121 Smokestack Lightnin'
05 Jun 2023
00:10:46
Today we look at the classic riff from Smokestack Lightnin'. We look at how to build a tricky finger picking part from the melody and bassline to create this awesome sounding guitar riff.
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Episode #120 Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue Interview
29 May 2023
00:57:46
In this episode I talk to Blues & Rockabilly guitar virtuoso Ruzz Evans from Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue.
Ruzz is a hugely accomplished musician and we catch him just on the cusp of a mammoth US tour. Dates can be found here
Ruzz has also been honoured by being officially endorsed by Gretsch Guitars since 2016. He used as the front cover image for UK Rock’n’Roll Magazine with a three page feature on the band and 2020 saw the band receive a two page feature in the 'Blues In Britain' magazine.
This was a great conversation and a great insight to the story behind one of the U.K's best touring guitarists.
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Episode #119 Top 10 Acoustic Blues Albums
22 May 2023
00:41:24
In this episode I take you through my top 10 acoustic blues albums, I play a bit from each one and talk about why I think it deserves a slot in my top 10. Let me know what your top 10 are by leaving a comment, review or shooting me a message!
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Episode #116 Better than Epiphone?! Artist Guitars Brownburst 58 DLX Review
01 May 2023
00:20:54
A special episode for this week with my review of the Artist Guitars Brownburst DLXL
Thanks to Artist guitars for sending this absolute beast over for me to play. You can check out the specs and get your hands on one here: https://www.artistguitars.co.uk/products/artist-brownburst58dlx-semi-hollow-electric-guitar-17821
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Episode #114 Top 10 Classic Rock Guitar Albums
17 Apr 2023
00:40:22
In this episode I take you through my top 10 classic rock guitar albums, I play a bit from each one and talk about why I think it deserves a slot in my top 10. Let me know what your top 10 are by leaving a comment, review or shooting me a message!
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Episode #113 Pentatonic Solo Hacks
10 Apr 2023
00:15:40
In this episode I respond to questions about pentatonic scales. We look at where they come from, what they are and how to best use them to make your solo playing sound great!
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Episode #110 What Are The 'Blue' Notes?
20 Mar 2023
00:12:10
In this episode I cover what the 'blue' notes are and how to find them. This is a really useful trick for improving your improvising skills as well as your solo playing.
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