{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FGH-0008: Interview with Robin Bullock - Celtic Guitar, Mandolin, Cittern and More...","description":"Hailed as a \u201cCeltic Guitar God\u201d by Baltimore City Paper and \u201cone of the best folk instrumentalists in the business\u201d by Sing Out! Magazine, Robin Bullock is one of the preeminent acoustic music masters of our time. His virtuosity on guitar, cittern and mandolin blends the ancient melodies of the Celtic lands, their vigorous American descendants, and the masterworks of the Baroque and Renaissance eras into one powerful musical vision. Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Robin Bullock and I chat about: 2:44 Robin describes how he came to Celtic via Bluegrass. 3:29 His background, influences &amp;amp; starting out in the DC \/ Baltimorre area. 7:58 Robin tells us about O\u2019Carolan \u2013 Irish Harpist &amp;amp; composer (1670-1738). 11:19 Robin\u2019s talks about his album \u201cThe Carolan Collection: An Animal Rescue Benefit.\u201d 17:50 Robin tells us about playing the Cittern. 20:06 His start as a mandolin player. 22:20 Robin\u2019s Bach \u201cMandolin Suites\u201d Recording. 29:43 His inspiration for Bach on Mandolin via John Williams classical guitar recordings. 31:32 Robin\u2019s dicusses his custom David McCubbon guitar. 33:11 Sample sounds from his guitar. 34:28 Robin\u2019s tone and technical right hand approach. 40:10 \u201cBullock\u2019s First Law\u201d \u2013 stay relaxed, and all about technique. 45:07 We discuss composing and inspiration. 47:28 His stint as a bassist and rock background\u2026 52;07 Robin\u2019s other interets (not!) 54:06 Robin\u2019s advice to guitar players &amp;amp; musicians. 1:02:04 Robin\u2019s website, CDS and more at 1:06:58 Closing track: LORD INCHIQUIN from Robin\u2019s album \u201cThe Carolan Collection: An Animal Rescue Benefit\u201d &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; About the Podcast Ask me a question for the podcast Q &amp;amp; A episodes HERE - http:\/\/adamrafferty.com\/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching &amp;amp; feedback from me on http:\/\/www.studywithadam.com Like, join friend us on the Facebook podcast page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fingerstyleguitarhangout\/ &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam Rafferty","author_url":"http:\/\/adamrafferty.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/6985927\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/edb21a\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/22982609"}