About this episode
Twenty years ago, Lluís Gómez heard Banjo Paris Session , an album featuring the playing of Jean-Marie Redon and Bill Keith. It completely changed this Spanish musician's life. Gómez would go on to obsess over the five-string banjo, eventually tracking down lessons with Keith, Tony Trischka and Pete Wernick. These days, Gómez is considered the "Spanish King of the Five-String Banjo." He's a prolific performer, educator and music promoter, bringing a distinctly American music to new audiences in Europe. On this episode, he tells us about the state of banjo in Spain today, his excellent new record Dotze contes , the instruments that he loves and much more. This episode is brought to you by two of our favorite stores: Dying Breed Music and Retrofret Vintage Guitars . We are now shipping the Fretboard Journal #39. Use the coupon code PODCAST when you check out at fretboardjournal.com and get $5 off your order. Lluís' site: http://www.lluisgomez.com/index-en.html