The Blues Guitar Show

Today I'm talking with one of the finest up and coming blues players - Seth Rosenbloom

Critics have affirmed the fact that Seth knows of what he speaks. Rock & Blues Muse proclaimed, “The future of blues is in very capable hands.” Living Blues Magazine echoed those sentiments by declaring, “Rosenbloom’s ready to assume the mantle of a true electric blues champion,” Blues Blast Magazine concurred, saying, “Seth Rosenbloom is a guitar player’s guitar player. His ceiling is unlimited.”


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Growing up outside of Boston, multi-instrumentalist David Hamburger first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. Through his first guitar teacher he was exposed to bluegrass music, and at home his father was turning him on to Tin Pan Alley pop. Through his teens, Hamburger was also becoming more interested in blues and jazz, incorporating the various styles into his playing. His interest in blues was further stoked while attending Wesleyan University when a friend taught him to play slide. A stint at Manhattan's School of Music where he was studying jazz composition didn't last, as Hamburger left...

In this episode I tackle the 5 shapes of the minor pentatonic scale and talk about why actually for improvisation they might not be all that useful. 

If you're looking for a proper deep dive into finally learning how to improvise hit me up for 1-2-1 online sessions by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com

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Today I'm speaking with Jon Button - One of the worlds best session bass players. 

Jon has played with a whole host of amazing musicians and artists including Sheryl Crow, Shakira, Robben Ford, Roger Daultry and most recently The Who.

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with him and cheers to Jon for giving us some of his time. You can find Jon over on instagram @jonbuttonbass


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In this episode I'm talking slide guitar advice. If you're a complete beginner to the style or if you've found yourself about ready to throw the slide out the window never to be picked up again, this is for you. 

Simple, usable advice in standard tuning for players looking to get into or perfect slide technique. 

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In this episode I'm giving you real talk about fingerpicking. Tips that will hopefully help you out and pitfalls best avoided! 

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In this episode Ben and I talk about teaching blues guitar, we dive deep into fretboard recognition, how to approach scales, solos and improvising. It's chocked full of great tips and tricks for levelling up your blues licks so dont miss it! 

Bens Instagram is also a great resource: https://www.instagram.com/bensbluesguitarlessons/

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Another Q & A session - This time all about jam nights, strings, improvisation and more. 

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We're looking at some blues standards over the next couple of months on the plus podcast and we're starting with a classic tune (The Eric Clapton Version) 

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In this episode I'm listing the 5 things I wish I'd known earlier in my own guitar journey. 

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In this episode I'm recapping the brilliant Great British Guitar Show and giving some reccomendations on guitar builders and companies I saw at the show. Cheers again to Tom and the crew for having me on and looking forward to the next one!

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In this episode I'm talking with the great Amani Burnham who is a phenomenal player who has blown up in the past couple of years, his album Roots and Wings is available to stream the first few songs from on Apple Music & Spotify. 

Guitar world magazine said: Blues-rock newcomer Amani Burnham’s love of full-step bends, trills and pentatonic fills leads to inevitable Jimi Hendrix comparisons, but his style isn’t outright mimicry – the 20-year-old happens to draw inspiration from the same well of artists as the guitar icon. 

In this episode we are having a play around with an AI powered guitar amp. I know right......madness. I'm playing through the Mooer F40i Li intelligent amp and seeing what this thing can really do. 

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In this episode I talk with Tim Love host of the Always Getting Better Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2KYN1bRE329VreXZW0vTmy) Tim is also a guitarist and teacher who has worked with some incredible musicians and companies:

BBC, P&O Cruise, The Voice, X-factor, Chesney Hawkes, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Pepper), Lee Thompson (Madness), Alabama 3, Mark Read (A1) I also work regularly for some of the countries finest agencies and tribute bands inc, MIB, Ear Candy, Pearl Jamm, Oasish, Bjorn Again, One Step Behind.

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In this episode I sit down with Tom who runs the Great British Guitar Shows. This year he's running 4 shows in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Wales & Leicstershire. 

I'll be on the live stage at the Oxfordshire and Wiltshire shows later in the year. The first show is May 24th in Oxfordshire. For info and tickets head to: https://www.greatbritishguitarshows.co.uk/

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In this episode of The Blues Guitar Show, we break down five essential slide guitar tips every beginner needs to know. Whether you’re brand new to slide or struggling to make it sound smooth instead of scratchy, this episode will set you on the right path.

You’ll learn how to choose the right slide, get better tone with proper muting, improve your intonation, and start playing slide guitar with confidence and feel. These practical, beginner-friendly tips will help you sound more musical fast—without overcomplicating things.

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Explore the electrifying story of British Blues, from post-war record collectors in the 1940s to the British Blues Explosion of the 1960s. Discover how American legends like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Chuck Berry inspired young British musicians, including The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, and The Yardbirds, who amplified, reimagined, and exported the blues back to the world. Dive into the guitars, live performances, cultural contrasts, and lasting legacy that transformed blues into rock music.

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In this episode I give you my top 10 tips for playing acoustic blues. 

1. Learn the 12-Bar Blues Form Inside Out

The 12-bar blues is the foundation. Practice it in different keys (E, A, G) until you can play it without thinking. This will make learning songs and improvising far easier.

2. Master Shuffle and Swing Rhythms

Blues rhythm isn’t straight—it's felt.
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3. Use Alternatin...