Höre Backstage Journal Podcast with Rhett Shull

Mark Lettieri is one of the most loved guitar players around today, his time spent playing with bands like Snarky Puppy, The Fearless Flyers and other artists like Kirk Franklin have made him and his playing style popular with tons of guitarists today. In this interview I talk to Mark about his upbringing, his education, how he landed his gigs and his new signature PRS Fiore guitar. Check out Mark's new single "Star Catchers" here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKXZh... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKXZhw65lzA&t=0s]​ Follow @Mark Lettieri [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFP4jYxtHn3pxyN4Ktcd1g]​ on YouTube Mark's New PRS Fiore https://www.prsguitars.com/electrics/... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHJfLXRyYUh2aEtyekRLWkZzeWdaZjZ5SF8yUXxBQ3Jtc0trOFpuWkZRdm5pWjRDYVFNLTFIaFYyOXhiQXVTaVk0ekN5SzQwdTJ6Y250aUNKUmZrdDVkN2FRaEg0WTB0aGZENWdZYVQ2YklsZnpuOVAzWldGdlhjWXYwMjlER3c4V0lBUlhLaTRLWHBNMmx0MmNtMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prsguitars.com%2Felectrics%2Fmodel%2Ffiore_2021]​ Thanks to our editor Kevin Nolan, check him out on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOk... [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOkO4ixe0SfaG8BvRHDwMA]​ -----My Podcast Recording Rig---- Shure SM7B Mic [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=SM7B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FSM7B--shure-sm7b-cardioid-dynamic-vocal-microphone&intsrc=PUI1_5713] (affiliate link) Cloud Lifter In Line Gain Boost [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=CL1Cloud&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FCL1Cloud--cloud-microphones-cl-1-cloudlifter-1-channel-mic-activator&intsrc=PUI1_5713] (affiliate link) Universal Audio Apollo Solo [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=ApolloSUSBCHE&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FApolloSUSBCHE--universal-audio-apollo-solo-heritage-edition-usb-c-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp&intsrc=PUI1_5713] (affiliate link) ——-Subscribe to Backstage Journal on Spotify——- https://open.spotify.com/show/1q8Rrv42WhyOgk080LZOe2?si=EL1L0Ks_Qx2siD9qO_gT6g and on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-journal-podcast-with-rhett-shull/id1463640779 Follow me on Instagram @rhettshull www.rhettshull.com Email the podcast Backstagejournalpod@gmail.com

David Ryan Harris is a modern day renaissance man, from writing, producing, continuing his solo career and playing guitar with John Mayer he does it all at a very high level. Originally from Atlanta, DRH quickly found his voice on guitar and writing songs, from there he went on to build one of the most successful modern music careers. In this interview we talk about his upbringing, his guitar playing, writing and producing process, touring with John Mayer and some of his favorite gear. @DavidRyanHarris on Instagram and YouTube David's music on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wnsAakCkhyU3yKQYMZmGo?si=KGVx2ijbRjqpoAcAvXbheQ

Charlie Starr and his band Blackberry Smoke are working to keep the Southern Rock sound alive and well. Charlie has a deep understanding of the sounds and traditions that make up the classic guitar sounds of those great bands. In this interview we talk about Charlie's upbringing in Alabama and how he started playing guitar and writing, as well as what it takes to keep a band going in these modern times, his love of single pickup Gibson guitars and how he goes about writing new material. Check out Blackberry Smoke on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5P1oS9DUTPEqcrmXDmX4p8?si=eV7la1DVTYqRs8L9zD-64w [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5P1oS9DUTPEqcrmXDmX4p8?si=eV7la1DVTYqRs8L9zD-64w] Charlie Starr on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwgstarr/ [https://www.instagram.com/cwgstarr/] Check out my editor, Kevin Nolan @kg_nolan on Instagram Kevin's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOkO4ixe0SfaG8BvRHDwMA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOkO4ixe0SfaG8BvRHDwMA] www.backstagejournalpod.com for more episodes. -----My Podcast Recording Rig---- Shure SM7B Mic (affiliate link) https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=SM7B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FSM7B--shure-sm7b-cardioid-dynamic-vocal-microphone&intsrc=PUI1_5713 [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=SM7B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FSM7B--shure-sm7b-cardioid-dynamic-vocal-microphone&intsrc=PUI1_5713] Cloud Lifter In Line Gain Boost (affiliate link) https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=CL1Cloud&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FCL1Cloud--cloud-microphones-cl-1-cloudlifter-1-channel-mic-activator&intsrc=PUI1_5713 [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=CL1Cloud&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FCL1Cloud--cloud-microphones-cl-1-cloudlifter-1-channel-mic-activator&intsrc=PUI1_5713] Universal Audio Apollo Solo (affiliate link) https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=ApolloSUSBCHE&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FApolloSUSBCHE--universal-audio-apollo-solo-heritage-edition-usb-c-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp&intsrc=PUI1_5713 [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=ApolloSUSBCHE&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FApolloSUSBCHE--universal-audio-apollo-solo-heritage-edition-usb-c-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp&intsrc=PUI1_5713] ——-Subscribe to Backstage Journal on Spotify——- https://open.spotify.com/show/1q8Rrv42WhyOgk080LZOe2?si=EL1L0Ks_Qx2siD9qO_gT6g [https://open.spotify.com/show/1q8Rrv42WhyOgk080LZOe2?si=EL1L0Ks_Qx2siD9qO_gT6g] and on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-journal-podcast-with-rhett-shull/id1463640779 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-journal-podcast-with-rhett-shull/id1463640779] Follow me on Instagram @rhettshull www.rhettshull.com

Pete Thorn is a true modern career guitar player, from touring with big names like Chris Cornell and Don Henley (just to name a few) to being one of the first guitarists to adopt YouTube as a way to teach and share his expertise, he has shown younger players a way to make a great living as a guitarist in 2021. In this episode we talk about Pete's upbringing on guitar, how he landed a dream gig and what drew him to YouTube over a decade ago. Subscribe to Pete's YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/sinasl1] Pete Thorn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/petethornguitarist/] -----My Podcast Recording Rig---- Shure SM7B Mic [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=SM7B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FSM7B--shure-sm7b-cardioid-dynamic-vocal-microphone&intsrc=PUI1_5713] (affiliate link) Cloud Lifter [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=CL1Cloud&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FCL1Cloud--cloud-microphones-cl-1-cloudlifter-1-channel-mic-activator&intsrc=PUI1_5713] In Line Gain Boost (affiliate link) Universal Audio Apollo Solo [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?prodsku=ApolloSUSBCHE&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FApolloSUSBCHE--universal-audio-apollo-solo-heritage-edition-usb-c-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp&intsrc=PUI1_5713] (affiliate link) ——-Subscribe to Backstage Journal on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1q8Rrv42WhyOgk080LZOe2?si=EL1L0Ks_Qx2siD9qO_gT6g]——- and on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-journal-podcast-with-rhett-shull/id1463640779] Follow me on Instagram @rhettshull www.rhettshull.com Email the podcast Backstagejournalpod@gmail.com

Ive followed Jared Scharff for the better part of a decade during his time as the house guitar player for Saturday Night Live. After 13 years on the show, he left to explore the next phase of his career as a writer/producer in the pop centered world of LA. 13 years on any gig will teach you a thing or two and Jared has lots to share about lessons learned for other musicians to take note. Follow Jared on Instagram @scharffishere [https://www.instagram.com/scharffishere/] Check Out Pearl Lion [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pjI7Q5AtKrRPflp2KdByf?si=3mjL7AtrRL6991bTimkAlQ] (Jared's original music) on Spotify My Links: www.rhettshull.com [https://www.rhettshull.com/] Rhett Shull Studio on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTb6eUG0lZdmabwro3221LA/] -----My Podcast Recording Rig---- Shure SM7B Mic [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?intsrc=PUI1_5713&prodsku=SM7B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FSM7B--shure-sm7b-cardioid-dynamic-vocal-microphone] (affiliate link) Cloud Lifter In Line Gain Boost [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?intsrc=PUI1_5713&prodsku=CL1Cloud&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FCL1Cloud--cloud-microphones-cl-1-cloudlifter-1-channel-mic-activator] (affiliate link) Rodecaster Pro [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?intsrc=PUI1_5713&prodsku=RodecasterPk2&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FRodecasterPk2--rode-rodecaster-pro-travel-bundle] (affiliate link) Universal Audio Apollo Solo [https://imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/794166/11319?intsrc=PUI1_5713&prodsku=ApolloSUSBCHE&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FApolloSUSBCHE--universal-audio-apollo-solo-heritage-edition-usb-c-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp] (affiliate link) ——-Subscribe to Backstage Journal on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1q8Rrv42WhyOgk080LZOe2?si=EL1L0Ks_Qx2siD9qO_gT6g]——- and on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-journal-podcast-with-rhett-shull/id1463640779] This week's original song submission: