Podcast 66: Greg Leisz on Buddy Emmons

Greg Leisz is prolific, to say the least. For decades, the
Southern California-based multi-instrumentalist has been a go-to
guitarist and pedal steel player for musicians such as Eric
Clapton, Buddy Miller, John Mayer, Bill Frisell, k.d. lang,
Robert Plant and others. Leisz recently contributed a track to
the wonderful Big E: A Salute to Steel Guitarist Buddy
Emmons. On this week’s podcast, we talk to him about the tune he
performed on the tribute record (“Wild Mountain Thyme”), the
impact Emmons’ playing had on his own music education, his gear
of choice and more. 


In early 2014, Leisz will be the subject of a
lengthy Fretboard Journal magazine feature, penned by
producer and singer-songwriter Joe Henry. As
always, subscribe if you’d like to get that issue
delivered to your home. We have a lot more pedal steel and steel
guitar coverage in the works, too.