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Join as Shiflett engages with the biggest names in the guitar world, delving into their most iconic solos and the art of playing guitar with exclusive video on Volume.com
Punk veteran, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Americana, and rock songwriter with a forthcoming solo album, and modern-day guitar hero Chris Shiflett is now adding a new show to his list of accolades, SHRED WITH SHIFTY.
“I love guitar playing, and in particular, I love lead guitar playing (not to mention all things related to lead guitar playing: amps, pedals, stories about recording, and of course, guitars). My new show, SHRED WITH SHIFTY, was born out of the fact that I spend an awful lot of time watching people on the internet explain guitar parts almost right, so I thought, what if I could just go to the source and find out what my favorite players actually did on the solos I love? I’m about halfway through doing the interviews for this first season and the lineup is insane plus I’ve already got a big new bag of hot licks to learn. Working on launching this show has been a good reminder of why I picked up a guitar in the first place – because it’s really, really fun.” – Chris Shiflett
Each and every episode gets inside what it was like in the recording studio where some of the most iconic guitar solos were created and highlights aspects of each solo that only the artist knows. Alex Lifeson talks about how the “Limelight” solo was pieced together in the studio, while Rivers Cuomo discusses why his go-to “guitar store” lick is a classic from super shredder Yngwie Malmsteen. Wonder how Richie Sambora put together the “Wanted Dead or Alive” solo? We have you covered. Need a breakdown of the chords to Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out?” No one knows the nuances better than Nile Rodgers himself.
Guests for the first season of SHRED WITH SHIFTY include:
Nile Rodgers
Brad Paisley
Alex Lifeson (Rush)
Mike McCready (Pearl Jam)
Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi)
Rivers Cuomo (Weezer)
Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke)
Lindsay Ell
Blake Schwarzenbach, (Jawbreaker)
John Osborne (Brothers Osborne)
Brent Mason (Session Legend)
SHRED WITH SHIFTY is produced by Jason Shadrick, Chris Shiflett, leading music podcast company Double Elvis, and Volume.com along with Premier Guitar. Full video episodes will be available exclusively on Volume.com. Audio versions of every episode will be available on all major podcast platforms.
Fans can smash play on Shiflett’s latest singles “Black Top White Lines” (written with alt-country heroes Jaren Johnston and John Osborne) and “Dead And Gone” right now, and stay tuned for a forthcoming full length album announcement later this summer. Want to know what’s in Shiflett’s personal guitar vault? Check out his Rig Rundown via Premier Guitar.
“Double Elvis thrives on the power of music and storytelling. With ‘SHRED WITH SHIFTY,’ we’re embodying these values by diving into the world of guitar legends, the solos that define them, and the untold stories behind those iconic moments. Chris Shiflett’s passion for the craft, his curiosity, and his unique ability to connect with other musicians makes him the perfect person to lead this exploration. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with him, and with Volume.com to bring this truly unique and entertaining new show to life.” – Brady Sadler, Executive Producer & Co-Founder of Double Elvis
“We are beyond thrilled to bring the SHRED WITH SHIFTY podcast to life with video on Volume.com. This not only allows fans to listen to their guitar heroes but also watch them in action, which is perfect for this show as viewers can see into the creative process, and watch some of the most respected guitar players on earth in action. The addition of live events with Chris Shiflett further solidifies our dedication to providing unforgettable experiences for our audience.” – Greg Nacron, CEO Volume.com
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