Jul 3, 2023
JD Andrew and Billy Bob Thornton of The Boxmasters join us to talk music, records, making era-themed albums, memories of Captain Beefheart, writing songs on Frank Zappa's couch, playing the Grand Ole Opry & more!
Topics include:
- The Boxmasters history with vinyl records
- Favourite record stores
- Working with and fixing 8 track tapes
- The Boxmasters enjoy the vinyl format
- Making era-themed albums – ’66 and ‘69
- Making albums, not really thinking about singles
- Billy Bob’s early records – 1st album
- Discovering the Columbia Record club
- Formative records – British Invasion
- Allman Brothers Live at Filmore East – album cover
- Original Jim Marshall cover photo and story
- When Billy Bob discovered Frank Zappa
- Frank’s couch is in The Boxmasters’ studio
- Memories of Captain Beefheart
- Billy Bob’s history with punk rock
- AJ’s musical heritage / The Chipmunks
- AJ’s memories of studio mentors
- The Boxmasters playing at the Grand Ole Opry
- The magic on Frank Zappa’s couch
- Interview wrap up
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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