Joe Bonamassa's Live from Nerdville Podcast

Joe Bonamassa's Live from Nerdville Podcast is a show for guitar geeks. In each episode, host Joe Bonamassa interviews a different music icon. Those guests include anyone from Alice Cooper and John Oates to Brad Paisley and Steve Vai. The artists on the show are from various music genres, like country, rock, blues, and metal. The one thing they all share is the same passion for playing guitar. Some even became famous for being the best guitarists in the world.

Host Joe talks to them about the first time they played the instrument. The host asks his guests about their musical inspirations. They discuss their favorite guitars and the different memories each one evokes. These compelling conversations hope to inspire a future generation of guitar players.

The host of Joe Bonamassa's Live from Nerdville Podcast is a guitar icon in his own right. Joe began his career when he was twelve as the opening act for the legendary B.B. King. The artist has released sixteen solo blues albums. He collaborated with notable musicians like Beth Hart. On occasion, he played with members of Rock Candy Funk Party and Black Country Communion. Joe considers himself a guitar nerd. His collection includes over 400 vintage guitars and 400 amplifiers.

The host's love of guitar playing is the catalyst for the podcast. In conversations with legends like Peter Frampton, they discuss playing live. Peter reveals that he has a specific guitar sound for every song and ensures it sounds like the album every night. In an interview with Dion DiMucci, they discuss his first guitar. Dion was ten when his uncle bought him a Gibson L-1 for eight dollars.

The talks on Joe Bonamassa's Live from Nerdville Podcast also go beyond the guitar. The host asks his guests about the best audience they ever had and the meanings behind their songs. There are chats about favorite touring memories and how it feels like to achieve success. All archived episodes are available for listening.