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Now there are TWO great times to listen live. Listen to THE GUITAR SHOW WITH ANDY ELLIS every Thursday at 11:00pm EST / 10:00pm CST and the following Sunday at 10:00am EST / 9:00am CST on 107.1FM WRFN Radio Free Nashville and on the web at www.radiofreenashville.org. We're in the process of preparing a syndication package and, hopefully, should be on many more stations in the months to come.

In each program, we spend an hour venturing off the beaten path to explore inspiring sounds from great guitarists, past and present. The music encompasses a wide variety of styles and includes new releases as well as rare tracks from deep in the vault. We spotlight guitarists from around the world and also play exclusive, previously unheard interview clips from some of the greats of the guitar world. The goal is provide an eclectic, adventurous and musically satisfying listening experience.

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The featured artist for our February 2nd and 5th show is roots-rocker PETE ANDERSON in an encore broadcast from last May.

Grammy Award-winning guitarist and producer Pete Anderson first gained national attention for his groundbreaking work with Dwight Yoakam. In the mid 1980s, the duo helped launch the new traditionalist movement in country music, while attracting rock and blues fans to the stripped-down sound of West Coast honky tonk. Anderson produced and played lead guitar on Yoakam's most successful albums, including the acclaimed debut Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. (1986), Hillbilly Deluxe (1987) and Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room (1988).

Anderson has also produced recordings by Roy Orbison, k.d. lang, Flaco Jimenez, Michelle Shocked, Buck Owens, Lucinda Williams, Jim Lauderdale, Sara Evans, Rosie Flores and the Meat Puppets. Anderson's guitar playing is an exciting amalgam of Bakersfield honky tonk, jump blues, rockabilly and Memphis soul. His solo albums — 1994's Working Class, 1997's Dogs In Heaven, and 2004's Daredevil — reveal an affinity for old-school R&B, rootsy rock and experimental sonic textures.

In our exclusive interview, Anderson discusses his latest album, Even Things Up, which he has recently re-released in a deluxe edition. This expanded version now features him on vocals and offers extra tracks, including a scorching guest appearance by singer Bekka Bramlett. During our feature, Anderson offers insights into his tone, technique, gear and musical heroes. We'll also hear cuts from Even Things Up, which features Anderson's spanky guitar, swirling organ, deep grooves and punchy horns.

In this week's Back-to-Back segment, we compare two instrumental versions of Roger Miller's "King Of The Road." First we'll chill with a 1966 big-band rendition featuring Wes Montgomery and organist Jimmy Smith, and then segue into a swinging interpretation off the new debut album by the amazing Travis-style picker, Ben Hall.

Each week in our Player Spotlight segment, we introduce you to a guitarist who may be flying under your radar. In this show, our spotlight shines on Mike McAdoo. We'll hear the title cut from his latest album, Guitar Texas.

We'll round out the program with a brand new track from Harry Manx & Kevin Breit, some jammin’ sounds from the Phil Keaggy Trio, moody twang from Richard Bennett, and a previously unreleased song from a long-lost studio album by the late Rory Gallagher.

Please join us on-air or online to enjoy an hour of handpicked music and intriguing conversation. If you’re passionate about guitar, you'll dig it!

Click here for this week's show playlist (Full playlist is available on the day of the show)

GUITARISTS: We're looking for the unheard and the underheard talent of the guitar world. If you're one of those, CLICK HERE to find out about being featured on THE GUITAR SHOW'S PLAYER SPOTLIGHT. Every week, we'll select a guitarist to feature. Visit our Spotlight page and send in your music!

CLICK HERE to check out THE GUITAR SHOW WITH ANDY ELLIS blog. It includes Andy's insights on doing the show and interviews, plus his thoughts about gear and all things guitar.

CLICK HERE to check out a great article on THE GUITAR SHOW WITH ANDY ELLIS in the March 2009 issue of Guitar Player magazine.

You can listen to all of the interviews featured on THE GUITAR SHOW WITH ANDY ELLIS broadcasts right here on our website with our streaming audio player.  All interviews are posted the Monday after their original broadcast date.  CLICK HERE to go to the Interviews page or select "Interviews" from the menu at the top of any page.