Ep403: The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton and JD Andrew
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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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Some picts by David Urmanski
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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.