

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
The Vinyl Guide
Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!
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Feb 27, 2017 • 19min
Ross Hammond - Follow Your Heart - The Vinyl Artist Series
The Vinyl Guide presents to you the "Vinyl Artist Series", episodes showcasing new artists who have committed themselves to the vinyl record format. This week we present Ross Hamilton from his album "Follow Your Heart" Songs here are "Blues for Rusty Moses", "Of Course We Will (Follow Your Heart)", "Life in 3D" & "I Ain't Scared of Your Jail" Learn more on Ross Hamilton and purchase this vinyl record at rosshamilton.bandcamp.com --------------- The Vinyl Guide podcast Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Feb 20, 2017 • 1h 3min
Ep067: Buzz Osborne of Melvins, Fantômas & Crystal Fairy
This week Buzz Osborne aka King Buzzo, most notably from The Melvins, talks about his early days, the records that inspired him, the collectible Melvins vinyl, how to make it in the music business and his new project Crystal Fairy, featuring Teri Gender Bender from Le Butcherettes on vocals and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez from The Mars Volta and At The Drive In, alongside himself and Dale Crover. It's an interview as only Buzz will give, full of sardonicism and entertaining as can be. Plus we share a track from Crystal Fairy, which can be picked up at Ipecac.com. Do it up! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Feb 13, 2017 • 1h 19min
Ep066: Off the Rails with Rudy Sarzo
Rudy Sarzo is living the American and Rock & Roll dream; he fled Communist Cuba, resettled into the United States and got his big break playing with Ozzy Osbourne, a referral from his friend and guitar legend Randy Rhoads. Rudy talks about this time of his life, his friendship with Ozzy and Randy, the good times, the tragic times and how he moved forward. Plus we talk with record collector Mike Vague on a recent Beatles discovery from their early years! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Feb 6, 2017 • 1h 8min
Ep065: The Amazing World of Steve Poltz
Steve Poltz grew up in Southern California, met Elvis, Sinatra & Liberace, learned guitar, wrote a #1 hit and continues to put in the work to hone his craft and grow as an artist. It hasn't always been easy but it sure looks like a lot of fun and today Steve tells his story, shares his songwriting process and plays a song just for the Vinyl Guide audience. Plus a record nerd news update, all in today's episode! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jan 30, 2017 • 1h 2min
Ep064: Angelo Moore of Fishbone
Yes! Angelo Moore of Fishbone joins us to discuss his career, his records, their live show, his industry peers, his positive outlook, optimism and side projects including Brand New Step, Project N-fidelikah and more. It's a very honest interview from a guy who's seen it all and influenced many of the greats in your record collection. Listen in and enjoy! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jan 23, 2017 • 1h 16min
Ep063: The Beatles Records on Vee Jay with Bruce Spizer
In 1963 The Beatles were unknown in the USA and couldn't secure a record deal until Vee-Jay Records, a nearly broke Chicago-based rhythm & blues label, agreed to take them on. The next two years was an adventure in legal backflips from various record labels who were clamouring to hold onto the world's most popular band. Today Beatles expert, historian & fan Bruce Spizer takes us through that adventure as laid out in his book "The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jan 16, 2017 • 1h 10min
Ep062: Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath, Dio, The Last in Line & More
Guess who's on the show today? It's Vinny Appice, the heavy metal drumming legend who's played with everyone from Black Sabbath to to Rick Derringer to Dio to John Lennon. Today he shares his history, how he got his start, how he came to share the stage with John Lennon while still in high school, the call to join Black Sabbath, the evolution to Dio, Heaven & Hell, The Last in Line and all things in between. Plus we review some of his vinyl record history and call out some collectibles you may want to keep an eye out for. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jan 9, 2017 • 58min
Ep061: George Clinton of Parliament, Funkadelic and More
George Clinton, architect of the P-Funk sound and the most sampled man on planet Earth, joins us today to discuss his career, his music, his legal battles, his recognition from the Smithsonian Institution, his vinyl records and yes....even his diapers. It's an episode filled with funk, plus a tutorial on some rare George Clinton records you want to keep an eye out for. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Dec 19, 2016 • 1h 23min
Ep060: Ben Blackwell of Third Man Records, 2016 Recap & Special Guest
Ben Blackwell is a chief at Third Man Records, Cass Records, Official Archivist of The White Stripes, drummer of the awesome band 'The Dirtbombs' and still finds time to be obsessive about his record collection. Today he shares the details on his approach to vinyl and some behind the scenes info from the most interesting record company in the world, including how the Jack White 'Lazaretto' Ultra LP came to be. Plus we recap 2016 and I have a special interview with someone who is a big fan of mine, and me of them. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Dec 12, 2016 • 1h 9min
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 southside with countless blues musicians. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube


