Ep403 : The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton and JD Andrew

JD Andrew and Billy Bob Thornton of The Boxmasters join us to talk music, records, making era-themed albums, memories of Captain Beefheart, writing songs on Frank Zappa's couch, playing the Grand Ole Opry & more!

Topics include:

• The Boxmasters history with vinyl records
• Favourite record stores
• Working with and fixing 8 track tapes
• The Boxmasters enjoy the vinyl format
• Making era-themed albums – ’66 and ‘69
• Making albums, not really thinking about singles
• Billy Bob’s early records – 1st album
• Discovering the Columbia Record club
• Formative records – British Invasion
• Allman Brothers Live at Filmore East – album cover
• Original Jim Marshall cover photo and story
• When Billy Bob discovered Frank Zappa
• Frank’s couch is in The Boxmasters’ studio
• Memories of Captain Beefheart
• Billy Bob’s history with punk rock
• AJ’s musical heritage / The Chipmunks
• AJ’s memories of studio mentors
• The Boxmasters playing at the Grand Ole Opry
• The magic on Frank Zappa’s couch
• Interview wrap up

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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related