Marty Music

Hey what’s up you guys—Marty here with another Marty Music Podcast! In this episode, I’m hanging with the incredible Robert Randolph one of my favorite musicians and a true pioneer of the sacred steel sound.We talk about his roots, learning to play in church, how The Word album changed his life, his influences like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix, and his journey from the sacred steel tradition to playing festivals and headlini...

Hey what’s up you guys! Marty here with a special guest—Samantha Fish! We talk about her brand-new album Paper Doll, her live setup, songwriting process, and how she grew from shy kid on drums to full-on guitar-slinging frontwoman.You’ll also hear us jam on “Paper Doll” and even rip through some Tom Petty and Black Sabbath together. I had so much fun hanging with Samantha—make sure to check out her new album, tour dates, and stream...

Discover bluegrass guitar secrets with Trey Hensley! Learn essential techniques, G-runs, right-hand precision, and hear incredible stories about Trey’s music journey. In this special episode, I’m joined by the incredible Trey Hensley to explore bluegrass guitar techniques and more! Trey shares his story, from growing up in East Tennessee to playing on big stages, plus essential bluegrass tips like G-runs, right-hand techniques, an...

Hey, what’s up, you guys! Marty Schwartz here with another awesome podcast episode for Marty Music. This time, I’m hanging out with Dave Kushner, legendary guitarist for Velvet Revolver, and now a successful TV and film composer. We chat about how Velvet Revolver came to be, his incredible journey into music scoring, and creating the iconic theme song for Sons of Anarchy. This episode is packed with stories, riffs, and insights fo...

The Marty Music Podcast is back with an unforgettable episode featuring my new friend‪‬⁠ Jack Barksdale. Jack, a 17-year-old folk and blues guitar prodigy from Texas, shares his musical roots, songwriting process, and influences—from Johnny Cash to Lead Belly. Stay tuned for performances of "Before the Devil Knows" and "Law and Order" from his latest EP, Out of Order. You won't want to miss the music, insights, and inspiration in ...

Hey, what’s up, you guys! Marty here, backstage at the iconic Ryman Auditorium with my good buddies Futurebirds—celebrating their second time playing this legendary venue! We talk about their long journey as a band, from their early days at UGA to becoming a staple of Americana rock, or as some might call it, Jam-ericana. In this episode, we dig into the camaraderie that keeps their music alive, their hilarious music video ideas,...

On this episode, we’re getting into the journey of The Heavy Heavy—from their humble two-person acoustic shows in 2019 to playing massive gigs worldwide. The duo shares insights into their debut album One of a Kind, their blend of British rock and Laurel Canyon harmonies, and their obsession with reverb—a sound so essential, they call it their "sixth band member." Discover the stories behind their music, their influences, and how ...

Today I’m hanging out with the amazing Fantastic Negrito -- Grammy-winning artist, Tiny Desk champion, and a true storyteller. This conversation explores his powerful journey through music, resilience, and transformation. Fantastic Negrito opens up about surviving a near-fatal accident, his path to rebuilding, and how he’s turned pain into authentic, raw music that resonates with fans around the world. Fantastic Negrito Listen to ...

In this interview, I sit down with the legendary John Oates‬ to talk about his music career, the legacy of Hall & Oates, and his personal inspirations behind his new album, Reunion. We chat about everything from his early influences in folk and R&B to his acoustic rig and live performances. John also shares some great stories, plays a Curtis Mayfield classic, and wraps things up with a moving performance of his song, “Reuni...

Hey, what’s up you guys! In this video, I’m hanging out with the incredibly creative MonoNeon, talking about his new album Quilted Stereo, his tour, and some really cool merch he's got coming. We also get into some jams, dive into his bass-playing style, and even have a surprise guest, Sarah Reich, join us for a little musical fun—so stick around and enjoy the good vibes! Listen to MonoNeon's new album Quilted Stereo - htt...