The Andertons Music Podcast

Mick Thompson is one half of Slipknot's legendary crushing metal guitar section and has been with the band since the very early days of the nine-piece's existence. He's known as an extremely tight player, with an absolutely rapid picking hand and panchant for a filthy riff.   The Captain met Mick while on tour with Slipknot backstage at the o2 Arena in London. They sat down to talk record collections, inspirations and thoughts behind his signature Jackson Pro series along with a new amplifier from Omega Amp-Works.

Mike Dawes is one of the greatest acoustic guitarists alive today. Known for his intricate solo acoustic arrangements covering percussion, rhythm, and melody all by himself, Mike Dawes’ skill and creativity have helped push the boundaries of what’s possible with an acoustic guitar.   In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of discussion range from favourite guitar pedals to most severe injuries on tour - nothing is off-limits.   We hope you enjoy the episode - don’t forget to subscribe, share with your friends and follow us on social media for the latest news. ‘Til next time!

From playing guitar with David Bowie in the late 80s and 90s to serving as one of The Cure’s current guitarists, Reeves Gabrels is a veteran of the industry. Reeves is a highly accomplished guitarist and has developed a uniquely experimental and dissonant style. In this interview, Reeves and The Captain discuss his beginnings as a musician, his professional career from Tin Machine and David Bowie through to The Cure, as well as his signature Reverend guitars!   We hope you enjoy the episode - don’t forget to subscribe, share with your friends and follow us on social media for the latest news. ‘Til next time!

Allen Hinds is an American blues/jazz guitar virtuoso. As one of the session scene's biggest starts, Hinds has multiple performing/recording credits to his name and has worked with the likes of Natalie Cole, The Crusaders, Hiroshima and Bobby Caldwell - with his slick fusion style always shining through. The Alabama-born musician has also launched a successful solo career, with his songs featured on TV shows like JAG, Pawn Stars and Sliced.   A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Hinds is currently an instructor at the legendary Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles and an endorsee of Xotic Guitars. Listen to his incredible stories with the Captain!

Gus G is a heavy metal legend, and even that's an understatement. He's most well known for his work with Firewind, but has also played with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Nightrage and Kamelot - applying his excellent playing and tone to a range of titanic sounding acts.   The Captain rings Gus for an in-depth chat about all things music and guitar. They discuss everything from his new Jackson signature guitars and the latest Firewind album, to rescheduling tour dates and just how musicians can be supported during the current climate.

Welsh six-stringer Chris Buck has spent the bulk of his '20s doing the rounds with soul-infused blues-rock outfit Buck & Evans. In 2018, he was named best new guitarist in the world by an online poll, which led to him sharing the stage with Slash - and in the process, made him a household name on the guitar scene. Chris sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself. In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of discussion range from favourite guitar pedals to most severe injuries on tour - nothing is off-limits. We hope you enjoy the episode - don’t forget to subscribe, share with your friends and follow us on social media for the latest news. ‘Til next time!

Joey Landreth is a Canadian singer-songwriter who's known for his soulful combination of folk, country and blues. Performing both as a solo artist and as part of The Bros. Landreth, the Canadian guitarist's sound is equal parts hot valve-driven tone, a slide and the occasional b-bender. Joey sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself. In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of discussion range from favourite guitar pedals to most severe injuries on tour - nothing is off-limits. We hope you enjoy the episode - don’t forget to subscribe, share with your friends and follow us on social media for the latest news. ‘Til next time!

Guthrie Govan is widely perceived as one of the best guitarists in the world - full-stop. With seemingly infinite knowledge of styles and techniques, and blistering chops that'll have you questioning reality, he's undoubtedly among the elite - he's performed with everyone from Hans Zimmer to Dizzee Rascal. Guthrie sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself. In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of discussion range from favourite guitar pedals to most severe injuries on tour - nothing is off-limits. We hope you enjoy the episode - don’t forget to subscribe, share with your friends and follow us on social media for the latest news. ‘Til next time!

In the words of Joe Bonamassa: "Kirk is hands-down one of the best blues guitarists in the world". Not a bad testimonial by any stretch. Hailing from California, Fletcher's dynamite rhythm & blues playing is soulful and evocative - he's won numerous awards and has 4 albums under his belt, with plenty more on the way. Kirk sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself. In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of discussion range from favourite guitar pedals to most severe injuries on tour - nothing is off-limits. We hope you enjoy the episode - don’t forget to subscribe, share with your friends and follow us on social media for the latest news. ‘Til next time!

Chris Robertson is the guitarist/singer of Kentucky-based hard rock outfit Black Stone Cherry, and a signature PRS artist. Since the band's inception in 2001, they've released 6 studio albums and shared the stage with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alter Bridge and Shinedown among others. Chris sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself. In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of discussion range from favourite guitar pedals to most severe injuries on tour - nothing is off-limits. We hope you enjoy the episode - don’t forget to subscribe, share with your friends and follow us on social media for the latest news. ‘Til next time!