The Fretboard Journal is proud to welcome you to the first-ever episode of Life on the Fretboard, a new podcast hosted by British guitarist, filmmaker and author Michael Watts.
In his first episode, Michael talks to the amazing Scottish guitarist Tony McManus. Described by the late John Renbourn as “the finest Celtic guitarist in the world”, McManus has toured the world, delighting audiences with a combination of exceptional musicianship and a deep connection to the music of Scotland.
The conversation springs from an impromptu meeting with Scotland’s most famous man; of heroes like Renbourn, Bert Jansch and Isaac Guillory; take the stage after John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana; Arrangement of Scottish bagpipe pieces for solo guitar; the unforeseen impact of meeting Pat Metheny; and what it means to live life on the fretboard.
Life on the Fretboard is sponsored by The Archtop Foundation and Microtech Gefell Microphones and will be brought to you by the Fretboard Journal Magazine.
https://www.tonymcmanus.com/
http://www.michaelwattsguitar.com