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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!
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S2E22 SSE22 Devin C Williams
In this interview, I sit down with Devin C Williams. Devin is a musician you will want to listen to and follow for both his prowess on the guitar and the message he delivers in each lyric. He…
S2E21 SSE21 Karl-Heinz Lau
In this episode, I had an opportunity to sit down with Karl-Heinz Lau. Karl lives in Alma, Michigan and has one of the most artistic and creative minds in the CBG builders community that I've come…
S2E20 SSE20 Jack Bensema
In this episode, I had the privelage of interviewing Jack Bensema from Manhattan, Illinois while at the US 10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival. Jack is an excellent builder and his cigar box guitar vending…
S2E19 SSE19 Preston Laisure
In this episode, I had the privelage of interviewing Preston Laisure while at the US 10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival. Preston is a member of the CBG Minded Michigan'ders and we had a great conversation…
S2E18 SSE18 Dean Dostal US 10 CBG Festival
Season 2 Opener with Dean Dostal who is putting on the US 10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival. In this episode we discuss all the specifics to include the venue, activities, food trucks and sponsors along…
S1E16 SSE16 Chris Bowman
In this episode I invited my best friend and wife of over 42 years to give us her unique perspective on a variety of topics to include: Antiquing, Dumpster Diving, Visits To My Shop, The People in…
S1E15 SSE15 Anthony Walker
In this episode I was able to sit down with Anthony Walker of Southpaw Cigarbox Guitars. Anthony lives in Blythewood, South Carolina and has a long history in Local, State and Federal Law…
S1E14 SSE14 Bonus Fun With Dan & Haley Bowman
In this episode, I am deviating from the norm to have a little bit of fun with my son Dan and his wife Haley. They traveled about 9 hours from their home in Florida to spend some time in Gadsden,…
S1E13 SSE13 Tom Banks Museum Director MGHCCA
In this edition, I had the privelage of interviewing Tom Banks, Executive Director of the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation, and the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts. Tom is excited to host a…
S1E12 SSE12 Roberto Vasquez
In this episode, I sit down with Roberto Vasquez. If you're paying attention, you'll note the 3-string, paint can lid resonator leaning against the suitcase at a crossroad in my podcast logo. …
S1E11 SSE11 Mark "The Harp" LeClair
In this episode, I had a chance to sit down with Mark "The Harp" LeClair. Mark is a Cigar Box Guitar builder and performer. He is known for playing his cigar box guitars with his harmonicas and has…
S1E10 SSE10 Logan Elliott
In this interview I had an opportunity to sit down with Logan Elliott. Logan is from the Springfield, IL area and is a prolific builder of Cigar Box Guitars. He specializes in Fretless CBGs and…
S1E9 SSE9 Bill and Alice Saurber - Pallin With Al
In this interview, I sit down with Alice and Bill Saurber; the husband and wife musical duo "Pallin With Al". Alice plays a Tenor Ukulele and Bill plays a Ukulele Bass (UBass) and together they are…
S1E6 SSE6 Jesse Thomas
Interview with Jesse Thomas of Hummingbird Guitars while in Gadsden, Alabama at the Grand Opening of the Cigar Box Guitar Exhibit at the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts and simultaneous event…
S1E8 SSE8 Travis Bowlin
Interview with Travis Bowlin in Gadsden, Alabama for the Suitcase Sessions Podcast. Travis Bowlin is a highly talented recording artist and Cigar Box Guitar builder. In this episode, we talk about…
S1E6 SSE7 Cody Goggin
In this episode of the Suitcase Sessions podcast I had an opportunity to sit down with Cody Goggin. Cody is the lead singer and guitarist for Cody and the Chameleons. He is a true performing artist…
S1E5 SSE5 Russ Wellington - Builder and Musician
In this episode we sit down with a member of the St. Louis Cigar Box Guitar Club who is both a builder and musician to discuss his motivations and influences as well as listen to him talk about and…
S1E4 SSE4 You Can Use All Kinds of Junk!
In this episode I hope to convince you that making Cigar Box Guitars is pretty simple and you can really use your imagination to build one. Here I give plenty of examples for using things you might…
S1E3 SSE3 How I Became Addicted to CBGs
In this episode, I answer the question I'm asked most often by my peers: How did you get addicted to Cigar Box Guitars? My story is unique, like everyone else's but it is fun to learn how anybody…
S1E2 SSE2 Mike Breedlove - MGB Guitars
A conversation with Mike Breedlove, Owner and Operator of MGB Guitar Parts and Supplies. In this episode we get to learn what motivates Mike and pick his brain on a wide variety of topics from his…
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Suitcase Sessions has published 22 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Arts, Hobbies.
Suitcase Sessions is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.
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