Marty Music

Hey what’s up you guys—Marty here with another Marty Music Podcast! In this episode, I’m hanging with the incredible Robert Randolph one of my favorite musicians and a true pioneer of the sacred steel sound.We talk about his roots, learning to play in church, how The Word album changed his life, his influences like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix, and his journey from the sacred steel tradition to playing festivals and headlining stages worldwide.Plus, Robert breaks down the pedal steel magic, shares how he developed his sound, and gives us a taste of that old-school sacred steel style! What We Cover:• How to play the blues on guitar with sacred steel influence• The origins of sacred steel music• How Robert fused blues, gospel, and rock• Pedal steel tuning, gear, and techniques• Robert’s new album Preacher KidsListen to Preacher Kids: https://sunrecords.lnk.to/PreacherKidsMore Guitar Resources:🎵 Get my FREE Guitar Guide PDF—packed with chords, scales, triads, arpeggios, and more: https://www.martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook 🎸 More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: https://www.martymusic.com/free-courses

Today I have a very special guest—my longtime friend and incredible guitarist, Grace Bowers!In this episode, we chat about:⦿ Her debut album "Wine on Venus" & the story behind it⦿ Playing on Jimmy Kimmel Live⦿ Her guitar influences & practice routines⦿ Funky guitar riffs, slide techniques & tremolo tricks⦿ Manifesting dream collaborations 🎵 Listen to "Wine on Venus" – https://orcd.co/wineonvenus

Discover bluegrass guitar secrets with Trey Hensley! Learn essential techniques, G-runs, right-hand precision, and hear incredible stories about Trey’s music journey. In this special episode, I’m joined by the incredible Trey Hensley to explore bluegrass guitar techniques and more! Trey shares his story, from growing up in East Tennessee to playing on big stages, plus essential bluegrass tips like G-runs, right-hand techniques, and dynamic rhythm playing. Support Trey Hensley: https://www.treyhensley.com/

The Marty Music Podcast is back with an unforgettable episode featuring my new friend‪‬⁠ Jack Barksdale. Jack, a 17-year-old folk and blues guitar prodigy from Texas, shares his musical roots, songwriting process, and influences—from Johnny Cash to Lead Belly. Stay tuned for performances of "Before the Devil Knows" and "Law and Order" from his latest EP, Out of Order. You won't want to miss the music, insights, and inspiration in this one! Listen to the Out of Order EP - https://smithmusic.ffm.to/662582163421

On this episode, we’re getting into the journey of The Heavy Heavy—from their humble two-person acoustic shows in 2019 to playing massive gigs worldwide. The duo shares insights into their debut album One of a Kind, their blend of British rock and Laurel Canyon harmonies, and their obsession with reverb—a sound so essential, they call it their "sixth band member." Discover the stories behind their music, their influences, and how they’re keeping classic rock alive with a modern twist. Don't miss this one! Listen to their debut album One of a Kind - https://atorecords-ffm.com/oneofakind

In this interview, I sit down with the legendary John Oates‬ to talk about his music career, the legacy of Hall & Oates, and his personal inspirations behind his new album, Reunion. We chat about everything from his early influences in folk and R&B to his acoustic rig and live performances. John also shares some great stories, plays a Curtis Mayfield classic, and wraps things up with a moving performance of his song, “Reunion.” It’s a great conversation with one of music’s true icons! Listen to John Oates's new album Reunion - https://johnoates.com/

Marty Schwartz here! Today on Marty Music, join me as I jam out and chat with my talented friend Oliver Steele, who wowed America on American Idol and continues to rock the Nashville music scene! We’ll dive into his influences, play some killer tunes, and share a few laughs, let's do it! Listen to Oliver's new single Love Begins With You: https://sl.cmdshft.com/LBWY

Marty Schwartz here! Today on Marty Music, I'm jamming out with the multi-talented Ethan Tasch—an up-and-coming guitarist & singer/songwriter! We'll dive into his journey from playing solo gigs to dropping his debut album 'Got Him!', which is already making waves with its soulful blend of indie-folk vibes. Let's do it! Listen to Ethan's new album - https://ffm.to/gothimdeluxe

Hey what's up you guys, it's Marty Schwartz here! I had an amazing jam session with the incredible Quinn Sullivan --- a phenomenal guitarist, singer, and songwriter. We dive into his musical journey, his new album "Salvation," and even jam on some killer tunes. Don't miss out on this fun and inspiring chat! Listen to Quinn's new album SALVATION: https://lnk.to/quinnsullivan

Welcome back to Marty Music! Join me for an epic jam session and interview with the incredible Dr. Molly Miller. We'll dive into her journey from family band roots to becoming a top session guitarist, professor, and leader of the Molly Miller Trio. Let's do it! Listen to Molly Miller's new album - https://ffm.to/mollymillertrio_thebal...

Hey everyone, I'm in Nashville jamming with my friend Tyler Bryant, an incredible guitarist known for his band, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown. Join us for a fun-filled session where we dive into his musical journey, talk about his new album 'Electrified,' and share some amazing guitar riffs. Let's do it! Listen to the NEW ALBUM 'Electrified' - https://orcd.co/rsr0004

Hey everyone, it's Marty Schwartz here! Join me in an epic jam session and interview with the talented Sam Varga, whose unique blend of emo, indie, and alternative rock is taking the music world by storm. We'll dive into his new album, 'Shadow Work,' explore his musical journey, and of course, rock out with some awesome tunes. Listen to Sam's New Album 'Shadow Work' https://onerpm.link/801261720317