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Rig Rundown - Robert Randolph

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Iowa City, IA, at the Englert Theatre where he catches up with pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph who walks us through his current touring rig consisting of Fender amps, Fender guitars, Fuchs amplifiers, Electro-Harmonix effects, and various other products.

George Benson: Still the Coolest of Cats
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George Benson: Still the Coolest of Cats

Jazz legend George Benson talks about his upcoming signature Fender amp, dissects his incredible picking technique, and explains the thought process behind Guitar Man; his long-awaited return to ripping 6-string work.

Kirk Douglas: Soul Reviver
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Kirk Douglas: Soul Reviver

As backing guitarist for everyone from the Beastie Boys to John McLaughlin and the Boss on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, the Roots’ “Captain” Kirk Douglas stands in the unique position of spearheading a soul-music resurgence and taking guitar into genres heretofore untouched by his funky brand of 6-string badness.

Steve Cropper: The Royale Treatment
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Steve Cropper: The Royale Treatment

Steve Cropper, the reigning king of tasty Memphis R&B guitar for more than five decades, chronicles his ascent to musical immortality and his new tribute to childhood guitar hero Lowman Pauling of the “5” Royales.

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Rig Rundown - The Roots' Captain Kirk Douglas & Owen Biddle

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the IMU Lounge at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, where she talks with the Roots' guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas and bassist Owen Biddle.

Deep Blues: Target Tones - Tighten Up Your Blues Comping
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Deep Blues: Target Tones - Tighten Up Your Blues Comping

Rhythmic styles based in horn and piano parts of Albert King and James Brown tunes.

Interview: Charlie Hunter - Life in the Pocket
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Interview: Charlie Hunter - Life in the Pocket

Hunter discusses his latest album, "Public Domain" the importance of drumming and the pocket, why he doesn''t listen to modern music, and changing tunings with his Jeff Traugott 7-string.