The "Suitcase Sessions" Podcast is where you will discover and explore the world of Cigar Box Guitars. This is where you will learn new things from the history of the cigar box and its use to the authors who’ve written about it. We’ll travel the 4 corners of the earth to talk to builders and players, influencers, and innovators, we’ll stop along the way to enjoy some music and together we’ll draw closer as a community and be more informed as we spread the word!
In this episode, we are diving deep into the raw, hypnotic, and unvarnished world of RL Burnside —the legendary master of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues. Far different from traditional delta blues, Burnside's signature style relies on driving rhythms, electric guitar grooves, and an unrelenting tempo that sounds just as revolutionary today as it did decades ago. We trace his incredible journey from a hard-working sharecropper to an international indie-blues icon, exploring how his raw, ...
1 Sept 2026
SSE24 Mississippi Fred Mcdowell
In this episode, I take a closer look at the life and music of Mississippi Fred Mcdowell. For decades he was a farmer 1st and a musician 2nd however, his music inspired the likes of everyone from Bonnie Raitt to the Rolling Stones. Take a few minutes and enjoy this episode. Make sure to Subscrive and give us a follow if you enjoy the podcast and videos! Watch the epidsodes on my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@BobBowman962/videos Cover Art by Alice Saurber: Ali...
28 Aug 2026
SSE23 The Punch Box
In this episode I discuss my favorite cigar box to build with and why. I provide a history of the character and the cigar brand as well. In my opinion it is a box made for an acoustic build that you and everyone around the campfire can hear. Let me know your thoughts on the box itself, if you've built with it and your thoughts and especially let me know what you think of the short format. Watch the epidsodes on my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@BobBo...
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