Podcast 344: Courtney Hartman Interviews Lawrence Smart

To celebrate the release of Glade, the gorgeous new solo album
from singer-songwriter and guitarist Courtney Hartman, we’ve
handed her the keys to the Fretboard Journal Podcast. All week
long, Courtney will be interviewing some of her favorite people
in the fretted instrument world.


She started the week off by interviewing Dana Bourgeois. This
time around, she talks to Idaho-based luthier Lawrence Smart.
Smart describes the role the outdoors has played on his
creations, why he ended up building archtops (Courtney is often
seen playing one), and why he’s embraced innovations like fanned
frets.


There aren't many interviews with Lawrence available; enjoy this
rare treat. 


Look for Courtney’s next interview installment in a few days.
This weekend, Jason will be back and talking to Courtney herself
about her new album, too. In the meantime, check out Glade.
Courtney recorded it on the Colorado farm where she grew up using
an array of instruments and with some special guest cameos
(including Gregory Alan Isakov). If you’ve only heard the
bluegrass side of Courtney Hartman, you’re in for a treat.


Courtney's website: https://www.courtneyhartman.com/home


Album Stream
Links: https://link.courtneyhartman.com/GLa

Store: https://courtneyhartman.myshopify.com


Bandcamp: https://courtneyhartman.bandcamp.com/album/glade


Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/2jLbcCta4ORz1pnrSR24dj


Don't forget, beyond the magazine, the FJ now has an entire
network of podcasts, about everything from lutherie to home
recording: Luthier on Luthier; The Truth About Vintage Amps; The
Truth About Recording & Mixing; Acoustic Voices;
and Sweep the Floor.