S3E10 - Finding Your Future in Sounds from the Past w/ Brian Poston of the Shootouts

S3E10 - Finding Your Future in Sounds from the Past w/ Brian Poston of the Shootouts

Author: 40 Watt Podcast April 6, 2023 Duration: 1:04:43

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Brian Poston grew up listening to country music but learning to play like Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. Despite those early forays into hard rock, shred, and metal, he found his way to the more traditional sounds of classic Country and Western Swing. A monster guitarist, Brian showcases his skills in his outstanding band, The Shootouts. We had a lot of fun talking about his guitars, his style, and how he found his calling in a traditional music.

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