Podcast 315: Tom Ball

Acclaimed acoustic guitarist and harmonica player Tom Ball joins
us on this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast. Tom reflects on the
passing of Ash Grove founder Ed Pearl and the legacy of that
incredible, highly influential venue. Tom attended innumerable
shows at the Ash Grove and he regales us with some of his
favorite memories of the venue, including one wild John Lee
Hooker performance.


 


We also hear about Tom's new novel, Backstraw (link); how
he's coping with the lockdown (Tom and Kenny Sultan famously
played at Santa Barbara's Cold Spring Tavern every weekend for
over four decades); his vintage guitar of choice and more. 


This episode is sponsored by Izotope, Mono Cases, Folkway
Music and Retrofret Vintage Guitars. Use the discount code FRET10
to save 10% off your next Izotope order.