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Life on the Fretboard with Michael Watts

The Fretboard Journal
Jazz
Congolese Music
Rory Gallagher
Martin Simpson
George Harrison
Peter Green
Eric Clapton
Ian Curtis
Bonhams
Music Memorabilia
Guitar Collecting
Pop Culture
South East London
Electric Guitar
Paul Robeson
Sheffield
Doc Watson
Scunthorpe Folk Club
Guitar
Country Blues

With each episode of Life on the Fretboard, British guitarist, filmmaker and writer Michael Watts interviews extraordinary individuals from the world of guitars. Life on the Fretboard is part of the Fretboard Journal podcast network.

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Martin Simpson is a true icon of the global acoustic music scene. As a guitarist, he has done a huge amount to push the boundaries of the acoustic steel string instrument - showing it can be an expressive and lyrical voice. As a songwriter, he is a m... more

Rob Luft is a rising star of the European jazz guitar scene whose intricate and lyrical playing melds textures from around the world into a striking musical voice. Rob is an extraordinarily creative person and a bit of a chameleon, home with everythi... more

Claire Tole-Moir is Head of Popular Culture at Bonhams, the world-famous auction house in London.

On a daily basis, she is in direct contact with some of the most iconic and culturally impactful works of modern art, sculpture, photography, film and... more

Lord of the Les Paul and Mariscal of the Marshall Stack, Scott Gorham shot to worldwide prominence with the legendary rock band Thin Lizzy. He created what would become known subsequently as “The Twin Guitar Attack” - a harmonised lead guitar style d... more

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Martin Simpson
A genuine icon of the global acoustic music scene, renowned guitarist and songwriter.
Episode: Martin Simpson
Claire Tole-Moir
Head of Popular Culture at Bonhams Auctioneers, responsible for auctioning historically significant instruments.
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Episode: Claire Tole-Moir: Superstar Guitar Auctioneer

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Captivating

    I’ve so enjoyed the recent episodes. It’s refreshing to listen to a podcast where the focus is on the guest and the fascinating stories unfold. Michael is a gifted interviewer, it really is an art to make the conversations flow so naturally. MORE!!

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    5
    Makuska
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Diving into the world of musicians of this caliber is an incredible gift!

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    5
    Hughese1
    United States2 years ago
  • A great listen

    Michael is a great interviewer and his love of all things guitar comes across in every media he chooses. This is a fabulous podcast for guitarists, music lovers or anyone who just wants to hear an interesting life story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robusta1999
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Michael Watts, My Guitar Guru

    I love Michael’s new podcast Life On The Fretboard and very much look forward to future episodes. I stumbled across Michael’s channel on You Tube several years ago and quickly became a big fan. I find his take on pretty much anything guitar fascinating. From interviewing luthiers and players to his views and reviews on guitars, tone woods, equipment and guitar innovations it’s always interesting, educational and credible. Credible in that Michael is an amazingly inspiring player in his own righ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curtissjohnson
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the show but clean might be a stretch

    Love the show, love the concept, awaiting with baited breath for the next episode! There is enough swearing to make a slight adjustment to in the feed… Michael Watts is one of my favorite guitar personalities on the web. I look forward to seeing this show grow and move forward.

    Apple Podcasts
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    CalebHawkins
    United States3 years ago

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Martin Simpson
Q: What does it mean to you to live a life on various fretboards?
It means I count myself among the most fortunate people, having had this ambition from a young age to make a living with music.
Martin Simpson
Q: How did you make the decision to move to the USA?
I met an American woman and moved to the States to be with her, which turned out to be a huge adventure.
Claire Tole-Moir: Superstar Guitar Auctioneer
Q: As the head of popular culture, what does your role involve?
It oversees a wide scope of auction items from the last century across various forms of culture.
Claire Tole-Moir: Superstar Guitar Auctioneer
Q: How do you get from that initial contact to the final sale?
We offer free and confidential valuations for auction and take time to inspect guitars before the sale.
Rob Luft
Q: What does life on the fretboard mean to you?
It's about sharing the joy of music and bringing communities together through performance.

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