Episode 84: Marcos Smith

In this episode Jerrell speaks with one of his guitar heroes, Chris Duarte. " "To classify Chris Duarte simply as a Blues Man is an understatement.  In his own words, “rockin’ blues” or ”punk blues” describes him best.  “Ferocious blues” also fits.  Legend has it that Chris will play so hard that his fingers bleed in a set.  The legend is true.  Photos attest. Chris Duarte is a road warrior playing more than 150 dates a year.  As well, Chris has headlined major festivals and clubs throughout the US, Canada and Europe." [excerpt from duarte.rocks/about] We talk about his experience working on his albums, gear and the importance of all generations witnessing live music.

For the 100th episode, Jerrell speaks with Grammy Award Winner and virtuoso guitar player Mark Whitfield. Mark has played with some of the most legendary musicians in history from Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Charles, Stanley Turrentine and many others. Mark shares his journey in music, how he was influenced at an early age, playing saxophone, upright bass, but having a special connection with the guitar. We also discuss on the importance of paying it forward, the problem with gate keeping, and his encounter with Joe Pass that forever was a memorable experience.

In this episode Jerrell speaks to Ralf Gottschalk founder of Wonderful Audio Technology, a pedal company from Redlands, CA. Ralf has had high profile artists compliment his pedals from the Fuzz Lands, Ancient Echos, and Apex Distortion. He talks about his journey, his inspirations and more.

In this episode, Jerrell speaks with singer-songwriter and frontman guitarist Sean Howe from the band Geanies. Howe has the colossal sound and technical delivery of a player well beyond his years. He’s joined on the record by Eliot Lorango on bass and Ethan Maxwell on drums, making this a band to contend with. Howe found music at age seven while innocently listening to a band in an after-school program. He started noodling with his father's guitars and quickly mastered the basics. Sean's mother shared her love for chordal harmonies with him. They are releasing their debut EP, Can't See The Sun, on July 14th via Mule Kick Records

In this episode Jerrell speaks with professional guitarist Marcus Machado. Machado has played with a wide range of artists, from Robert Glasper and the Weather Report’s Victor Bailey to Anderson. Paak and Pete Rock, is a member of the “soul hop” supergroup DMD the Vibes alongside drum phenom Daru Jones (Jack White, Talib Kweli) and Living Color bassist Doug Wimbish, and provides the slamming electric guitar riffs and screaming solos in the hip-hop/hard rock project th1rt3en, headed by rapper Pharoahe Monch. Marcus shares how he grew up from listening to his musical influences, to being one of the most sought-after guitarists in the industry.

In this episode Jerrell welcomes back singer-songwriter Charlie Treat. He discusses his recent singles and how they were made alongside with how he is always trying to adapt to trying different sounds and genres to this artistry.

In this episode, Jerrell speaks with professional bass player, session musician, and educator Anthony Muthurajah. He has performed and recorded with artists like Grammy winning Composer and Arranger, Steve Sidwell, Frederic Yonnet, The Brand-New Heavies, Mahesh Balasooriya, Eddie Cole, The Supremes, Samvel Gasparyan and Layla Kardan in the U.A.E. He shares how he connected with the guitar and music and his philosophy in teaching other musicians individually or on his YouTube Channel.

In this episode Jerrell speaks to multi instrumentalist and Producer Space Monk. He describes his journey getting into music at an early age, being addicted to learning the guitar as he excelled quickly, and his experience shaping into a musician and artist. Songs Played: PI, DmTea, and I Dream of Loops from his Album God Slam It

In this episode Jerrell speaks with West-Coase Country rocker Andrew Browning. "Browning and co. are readying the release of The Midnight Desert Talk Radio on November 4th. With Derek O'Brien (Social Distortion, Agent Orange, The Adolescents) engineering and producing, this collection of genre-bending gonzo country was birthed at DOB Sound in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The album delivers a fresh brand of Outlaw Country that cuts through the static, and brings the lucky listener along for one hell of a midnight ride.

This episode, Jerrell speaks with guitarist and singer-songwriter Gordon Sterling. Gordon is a DC-based musician, and He is known for his psychedelic soul with a touch of blues rock. In addition to playing with his bands Nappy Riddem, The Ordinary Way and Future, he has shared the stage and toured extensively throughout the country with the likes of legends Blues Traveler, Junior Marvin (Bob Marley’s guitarist and co-songwriter), Derek Trucks Band, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead). He has now put together an amazing group of musicians to produce the "Truth" album which released September 2nd. (Photo by Nate Payne Photography)