For Episode 7 of Steel, we catch up with legendary L.A. steel player Greg Leisz. Greg’s steel playing has graced recordings with iconic artists like Bill Frisell, Joni Mitchell, Beck, Mark Knopfler, Phoebe Bridgers, Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams and many more. He’s renowned for his ability to bring depth and emotions to recordings with his touch, tone and occasionally minimalist musical sense.
Greg and I discuss his musical journey, from high school garage bands and learning steel in honky tonk bars to becoming a first-call session player in Los Angeles.
To learn more about Greg, check out Fretboard Journal #33 or check the following links:
– https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Leisz
– https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5MG1pGbqGltH79LxIYjVyN?si=6ffd82c09253448d
– https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvvtMAAyfWufFmO9oJAnT9dgMh4rgJwA8
– https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fj-33
Steel is hosted by Matt Perpick for the Fretboard Journal.
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