Tuned with Alister Atkin

About Tuned with Alister Atkin

Guitar maker Alister Atkin of Atkin Guitars chats with the Music Industry types he's got to know over his 25 years of guitar making.

Publisher

Alister Atkin

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Feb 2021

Latest episode

4 May 2021

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 May 2021

   EP.10 - Steve 'Boltz' Bolton

   Podcast number ten, the last of season one, features rock guitarist Steve 'Boltz' Bolton who's six decade spanning career has featured a host of huge music industry names. Recorded remotely in February 2021, across what must be about 6 miles from Steve's cabin in Whitstable, Kent to the Atkin workshop in Canterbury, Kent. Steve and I talk about his amazing career, going to Levon Helm's house, playing with the Who, and Dr John's feud with the Rolling Stones. Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast, you can listen to it along with some other carefully selected relevant tunes on my Podcast Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=f5237b02adcc44fb). Links Steve's Website (https://www.steveboltz.co.uk/) Dead Man's Corner (https://www.deadmanscorner.net/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

2. 

   27 Apr 2021

   EP.9 - Simon Nicol of Fairport Convention

   Podcast number nine features English folk luminary Simon Nicol of Fairport Convention Recorded remotely in February 2021, across the 3 miles from Simon's home in the Beautiful Cathedral City of Canterbury, Kent to the Atkin workshop in the Beautiful Cathedral City of Canterbury, Kent. Simon and I talk about Fairport's history, touring with Art Garfunkel, the Cropredy festival, and Joni Mitchell. Huge thanks to Mr Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast, you can listen to it along with some other carefully selected relevant tunes on my Podcast Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=f5237b02adcc44fb). Links Fairport Convention's Website (https://www.fairportconvention.com/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

3. 

   20 Apr 2021

   EP.8 - Andy Manson

   Podcast number eight features English guitar making legend Andy Manson. Recorded remotely in February 2021, across the 870 miles from Andy's workshop in Mortágua, Portugal to the Atkin workshop in Canterbury, Kent, as the crow flies (if crows were migratory). Andy and I talk about how he got started making guitars, taking photographs and the transformative experience of building his incredible Mermaid Guitar. Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast, you can listen to it along with some other carefully selected relevant tunes on my Podcast Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=f5237b02adcc44fb). Links Andy's Custom Guitars Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AndyMansonCustomGuitars) A video of the Mermaid Guitar (https://youtu.be/wd8IfxYvbUE) Andy's Website (http://andymanson.com/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

4. 

   13 Apr 2021

   EP.7 - Toby Pitman

   Podcast number seven features my chat with guitarist and sound designer Toby Pitman Recorded remotely in February 2021, across roughly 57 miles from Toby's room in Air Studios, London to the Atkin workshop in Canterbury, Kent. We talk about making Film and Television soundtracks, working with Giles Martin and playing the Bond theme. Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast, you can listen to it along with some other carefully selected relevant tunes on my Podcast Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=f5237b02adcc44fb). Links Toby's Website (https://tobypitman.com/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

5. 

   6 Apr 2021

   EP.6 - Ezio Lunedei

   Podcast number four features my chat with singer songwriter Ezio Lunedei Recorded remotely in February 2021, across roughly 300 miles from Saarbrücken in Germany to the Atkin workshop in Canterbury, Kent. We chat about changes in the music buisness, the Cambridge folk festival and the joys of cooking. The song at the beginning of the podcast is 'Saxon Street' from Ezio's 1995 album 'Black Boots on Latin Feet'. I've put together a Spotify playlist of some of the songs we mention in the shows, you can find that here Tuned Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=f5237b02adcc44fb). Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast. Links Ezio Website (https://www.ezio.co.uk/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

6. 

   30 Mar 2021

   EP.5 - Steve "Nully" Nall of Collings Guitars

   Podcast number five features my chat with head of manufacturing at Collings Guitars Steve Nall, known to most as Nully. Recorded remotely in February 2021, across roughly 4900 miles from the Collings Guitars workshop in sunny Austin, Texas to the Atkin workshop in snowy Canterbury, Kent. We discuss Nully's journey from the 82nd Airbourne to Collings Guitars, Bill Collings himself, instrument development, and making guitars during an international pandemic. Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast, you can listen to it along with some other carefully selected relevant tunes on my Podcast Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=WcEvAZY2R2q4TrnKxT3gXQ). Links The Collings Website (https://www.collingsguitars.com/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

7. 

   23 Mar 2021

   EP.4 - Chris Difford of Squeeze

   Podcast number four features my chat with singer, musician and songwriter Chris Difford. Recorded remotely in February 2021, across roughly 54 miles from Chris' luxury shed in Lewes, Sussex to the Atkin workshop in Canterbury, Kent. Obviously we talk about Squeeze but also Chris's solo career, his songwriting workshops and sheep, among other things. The song at the beginning of the podcast is 'Come on Down' from Chris's 2008 'Last Temptation of Chris' album. In fact I'm making a Spotify playlist of some of the songs we mention in the show, you can find that here Tuned Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=f5237b02adcc44fb). Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast. Links The Chris Difford website (https://chrisdifford.com/) Help Musicians UK website (https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

8. 

   16 Mar 2021

   EP.3 - Boo Hewerdine - Singer-songwriter and Record producer

   Podcast number three features my chat with singer songwriter Boo Hewerdine. Recorded remotely in February 2021, across roughly 385 miles from Boo's home in Glasgow to the Atkin workshop in Canterbury, Kent. We talk about songwriting workshops, guitars full of songs, his fabulous beard and selling pink clogs. Boo uses the Atkin OM37 guitar and of course the Boo Hewerdine signature model The song at the beginning of the podcast is Boo's "Patience of Angels" from the 2005 album 'Harmonograph' which you can find on spotify, In fact I'm making a Spotify playlist of some of the songs we mention in the show, you can find that here Tuned Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=f5237b02adcc44fb). Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast. Here are some videos of Boo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z93CPLQRA2g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z93CPLQRA2g) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNRn86TqVec (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNRn86TqVec) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kr42zhM7Ck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kr42zhM7Ck) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBQfNraUemU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBQfNraUemU) Some other Links Boo's website (https://boohewerdine.net/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

9. 

   9 Mar 2021

   EP.2 - Patrick Eggle of Patrick James Eggle Guitars

   Podcast number two features my chat with luthier Patrick Eggle. Recorded remotely in February 2021, across roughly 200 miles from Patrick's workshop in Oswestry, Shropshire to the Atkin workshop in Canterbury, Kent. We talk about his career from Patrick Eggle Guitars in the 1990's to Patrick James Eggle Guitars in the 2020's, spraying guitars in the mountains of North Carolina, buying wood while drunk and Brian May's instagram. Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the beginning and end of this podcast. I'm making a Spotify playlist of some of the songs we mention in the show, you can find that here Tuned Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=ab33009369a34a78). Links The Patrick James Eggle website (http://www.eggle.co.uk/) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

10. 

    2 Mar 2021

    EP.1 - Olly Knights of Turin Brakes

    Podcast number one features my chat with Olly Knights of Turin Brakes. Recorded remotely in February 2021, across roughly 60 miles from Olly's home in Southwest London to the Atkin workshop in Canterbury, Kent. There's lots of Turin Brakes talk from their beginnings to the 20th anniversary of their debut album "The Optimist LP", writing songs, growing hair and Joni Mitchell. The song at the beginning of the podcast is "Lost in the Woods" from the 2018 album Invisible Storm which you can find on spotify, In fact I'm making a Spotify playlist of some of the songs we mention in the show, you can find that here Tuned Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4t8YChjA848MBlwb6K9pVQ?si=YwggAJSuTZKTd9Pf6wGYyw). Huge thanks to the wonderful Jim Moray for letting us use his tune 'Lord Douglas' at the end of the podcast. Links The Turin Brakes website (https://turinbrakes.com/home) The Atkin Guitars website (https://atkinguitars.com/) Jim Moray's website (https://jimmoray.co.uk/)

11. 

    16 Feb 2021

    Tuned with Alister Atkin - Trailer

    Join Alister Atkin of Atkin Guitars in the UK as he chats to a few of the Music Industry people he's got to know over his 25 year career as a guitar maker. In the first season of this Podcast Alister talks to fellow guitar makers Andy Manson, Patrick Eggle and Steve "Nully" Nall from Collings Guitars, Film sound designer and programmer Toby Pitman, singer songwriters Boo Hewerdine, Ezio Lunedai and Olly Knights of Turin Brakes, folk royalty Simon Nicol, and rock legends Steve "Boltz" Bolton and Chris Difford.

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