Podcast 460: John Roderick

On this week's show, we have a candid chat with Seattle indie
rock musician-turned-podcaster (Roderick on the Line, Omnibus)
John Roderick.


The Long Winters frontman was an early Fretboard Journal subject
and guest on our podcast. This time around, we talk about John's
break from music-making, the new songs he's been writing, the
perils of pedal collecting and so much more.


We also reminisce about the PNW indie rock community of the late
'90s when John often shared a bill with Death Cab for Cutie,
discuss the challenges of getting the band together when you're
all in your 50s, and learn about the hacks that may (or may not)
overcome writer's block.

We also talk gear. John is a gearhead and former employee of
Emerald City Guitars. He has a unique perspective on guitars,
amps, and pedal collecting and has been a friend of the Fretboard
Journal since its inception. I think you'll love it.

Follow John here:
http://www.johnroderick.com/


Must-listen: John on Song Exploder talking about "The Commander
Thinks Aloud":
https://songexploder.net/the-long-winters

John performing in our 2012 12 Days of Fretboard project:
https://www.fretboardjournal.com/video/twelve-days-fretboard-john-roderick/


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