

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac
Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!
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May 19, 2021 • 40min
Ep275: Spirit Mother - Live in the Mojave Desert Vol 3
Episode 3 of 5 - Live in the Mojave Desert Vol 3 features Spirit Mother and today we talk to founder, guitarist and songwriter Armand Lance on the history of the band, getting the call to play in the desert, the recording, the experience, the vinyl and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

May 18, 2021 • 51min
Ep274: Nebula - Live in the Mojave Desert Vol 2
Episode 2 of 5 - Live in the Mojave Desert Vol 2 features Nebula and today Tom Davies discusses the history of Nebula, moving from band tech to musician, life on the road, living / playing in the desert, what's next for Nebula and more! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

May 17, 2021 • 42min
Ep273: Earthless - Live in the Mojave Desert Vol 1
Episode 1 of 5 - Live in the Mojave Desert Vol 1 features Earthless and today Mario Rubalcaba discusses his record collection, playing in the desert, getting band test pressings, searching for holy grails, the future of Earthless and more! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

May 10, 2021 • 46min
Ep272: Tommy Clufetos - The Dead Daisies, Black Sabbath & more
Tommy Clufetos may be the hardest working drummer in rock and roll. From Black Sabbath, to Alice Cooper, to Ozzy Osbourne and now to The Dead Daisies, today Tommy shares his perspective on being an artist, his career, his drive, his stories and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

May 3, 2021 • 52min
Ep271: Clint Walsh of Dot Hacker
Dot Hacker is an amalgamation of four brilliant musicians, balancing the band alongside careers playing with stadium-filling artists. Guitarist Clint Walsh shares the story of Dot Hacker, the vision, the formation, the recordings, the challenges and what feels like a new phase of extraordinary artistry and music. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Apr 26, 2021 • 53min
Ep270: Eric Slick the Wiseacre
Eric Slick's wonderful new solo LP 'Wiseacre' was crowd funded for a mere 250 units, leaving many of us empty handed. However he's now reissuing it on Org Music and today we discuss that decision, his journey, working with Dr Dog, Adrian Belew and more. Enjoy! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Apr 23, 2021 • 49min
Ep269: Les McKeown of the Bay City Rollers - In Memorium
Les McKeown: Nov 12, 1955-April 20, 2021 This is a replay of our conversation with Les McKeown originally aired as Ep126 of The Vinyl Guide podcast. In the space of one year, Les McKeown went from being an unknown kid in Scotland to selling millions of records and having his own TV show. Today we talk about what was happening inside the Rollermania cocoon, the dodgy characters along the way and how Les still brings Bay City Rollers music to the masses.

Apr 19, 2021 • 48min
Ep268: Steve Hackett Revisited - Beyond Genesis
Guitar legend Steve Hackett shares tales of his incredible career with Genesis and beyond, his new solo LPs, his new autobiography "A Genesis In My Bed" & more! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Apr 5, 2021 • 44min
Ep267: The Story of Red Fang Arrows w Bryan Giles
Red Fang was just about to announce their LP "Arrows" when the pandemic hit. Bryan shares the story of this LP, the cancelled tour, the printed vinyl and the presumed plans for 2021. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Mar 29, 2021 • 48min
Ep266: Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick - The King of Collectors
A true legend Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick shares some stories from a lifetime of collecting guitars, records, coins, stamps and other ephemera of his past. Plus he shares the back story of "Cheap Trick Live at Budokan", the new album "In Another World", the upcoming tour of Australia & more! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.