I used to jam with Andy sometimes back in the day in Pigeon Forge TN and he was awesome then. He's a really down to earth guy and has an incredible range of influences. He probably wouldn't even remember me but I've never forgotten him. I can assure you of that! LOL! We both knew a really awesome jazz player named Kevin Winegar and Andy was always quick to praise him. Complimenting other players to me is one of the marks of truly great players. They're secure in their own skin and that definitely fits Andy to a tee.
Brett you’ve got some freaken talented friends! Andy is almost too good… didn’t know that was a thing. I can’t believe he’s spent more time on the mandolin… wow!
I had thirteen notifications when I logged on today. But it's my birthday, so I only had time for one. This, is another amazing insight in to another polished player. Thanks. Oh, now that my mind is blown, and after my shower, I'll be recording my version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"...
I was on AW's first live stream! It was the most wonderful surprise! hehe and yes, terrifying is a good adjective. Then again, he belongs to the OG 5: Rick Graham, Andy James, Tom Quayle, Martin Miller, and Mr. Woods. Can't get more terrifying than that! Keep them coming Mr. P! :-)
@@BrettPapa Brett, have you heard Lari Basilio? I’d love to see her on your channel. She’s one baaaaaad girl on the guitar. One of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing. I’m sure you have, but I insist you do if you haven’t!
It's true a number of them are super down to earth good people. All of the people I have worked with out here in Nashville have been incredible players and super humble at the same time!
All this talk about slide players has reminded me of one of my favorite slide players to come out of the 1990s was Chris. Whitley. His first LP was titled "Living With The Law" That CD is still in my rotation today & Chris also used different tunings on every song. Unfortunately he left us way to early.
Different kind of slide playing, but Whitley was a real genius to be sure. And man, some really crazy tunings. Just so different in the blues genre then what anyone else was doing in the 1990’s -2000’s. I think he’s going to be one of those guys name dropped by guitarists down the road when he’s rediscovered by many of them. The biography movie they made about him is finally up on RUclips.
Excellent interview this one and also the rig rundown video you guys showed the Wampler Gearbox (Awesome)and the pretty cool Suhr Woodshed compressor! Andy Wood delivers so many great quality tones with only his two pedals signature plus so many musical genius ideas and concepts that are great information for all guitarist or musicians out there!!!Worthy every word he said!!! Brett I love your channel and this king of videos that you are lately doing!!!Great work man!!!Please keep doing it!!!🔥🎸
Great video Brett. I dont think he even realizes how good he is. His videos on truefire are not for the faint of heart. It took me 30 minutes just to master 1 of his 25 bluegrass licks you should know. And I use the word master liberally. Lol. I love your channel. Unpretentious and always material that I can actually apply at a gig. If someone wants to get out of a playing rut, I recommend watching any of your videos with Corey. Thanks so much. Mark
Wow! First time hearing about this dude! I usually use the word phenomenal, when I'm absolutely blown away by them. Well, this guy is at least 2 steps beyond that! Also, if you want to check out an awesome slide player, listen to some Larkin Poe. The one sister is a great slide player!
Americas Guthrie Govan. How I would love to see those two together, Andy is in a class of his own, as is Guthrie, but I bet together they would produce something epic. Stylistically different but so so so so good , both have incredible ears and would be so complimentary together.
Mind blowing , but im not throwing the guitar in for firewood. Lol We are who we are and some have more time and love for different things. We have to love what we want to learn ,believe we can do it, and that will take the road blocks out that stops us from wasting time if we truly want to learn something. You have great guest Andy wood is multi talented full of energy so much so he can't do some of the things you do and that is taking it slow to teach each note and the where and why of it slowly for all to understand. It's like he is on a different planet or all at one time. Lol . I can't do sweeps and I guess I could learn it but to me it has no heart .but at the same time it's awesome. Too advanced in something I wouldn't use. Now the slide technique is pretty cool but never going to be as good as the real deal. But again it's awesome.....
One one word can describe Andy Wood: gifted. Can’t simply learn shit like that. You have to be wired a certain way to do it. And such a nice guy to boot.
Great vid! Brets awesome but i don’t like it when the other guy degrades old blues licks saying most people think they’re boring. When In fact they’re the heart and soul of blues! Ill keep playing them until the cows come home! It’s about the feel! Great stuff though 🎸🎸🎸
He didn’t call them boring, he’s referring to people who would call pentatonic box playing as worn out. He was showing how some phrasing changes really bring some variation to stereotypical pentatonic licks
Terrifying is RIGHT!! I know your channel is mostly all about guitars, but how COOL "Wood" that be if Andy brought his Mandolin AND the Guitar next time??!!
andy Wood produces 50% of his sound with his excuberant enthusiasm.....he's certainly on fire...but hey...i learned something here...good man...but now i need a few minutes silence......lol....:-)
Maybe we could work on great songwriting like say EVH? THAT is what made Eddie a household name. Andy is phenomenal but he’ll effectively remain esoteric, as will most all the pure guitar geniuses.
Songs are king its true. A lot of people just play what they feel. Some goes mainstream and a lot doesn't. I like finding out what makes all kinds of player tick and Andy is super human when it comes to playing. So much to learn from all kinds of players. For some it's also never about appealing to the masses they just play what's in their heart and that is all that matters. These days people can generate enough of an audience on their own where they can make a fantastic living and not have to ever crack even mainstream radio. In a way its a great place to be in.
@@BrettPapa No doubt Andy is just a monster; the greatest picking technique I’ve ever seen, and so many other amazing skill to boot. I guess the point I was trying to make, and Andy is “above” what I’m about to impart, is that the internet is rife, to an almost nauseating degree, with shred heads; and most of them do their thing to what amounts to incredibly uninspired backing music; I.e. the background is just a vehicle to allow them to wank away. The reality is that almost no one, outside the esoteric realm of wannabe virtuoso guitarists gives much of a shit about virtuoso guitarists UNLESS there is a great song with the virtuosity. Why do you suppose that Joe Satriani was much more successful than Steve Vai with their respective instrumental albums circa 1987-1992? Answer: Satriani was a much better songwriter, at least to the average rock music fan; he had much stronger and “approachable” melodies while Vai was certainly the greater technician. Along these lines…I was watching the Zeppelin reunion concert from 07, specifically the song For Your Life, and it’s amazing, that opening Page riff just kicks the shit out of all the RUclips wanking, combined, just by itself. THAT is what we need more of! NOT all the instrumental gymnastic, hackneyed shit.
@@skatetodeath666 I was speaking only to the "not my thing" part of your comment. Your right,..I suppose it is a waste of time to describe anyone's talent as being broad based and at a high degree when anyone with enough practice can do it.
@@skatetodeath666 i doubt most people could ever approach his talent. No matter how much time they devoted. This trendy opinion that talent is simply time spent is a bit ridiculous.
Bret...you don't know who James Mitchell is?? What rock have you been under brother. I have watched Brent Mason bring people to the club, just so they could see James Mitchell.
Haha! So many great payers out there it is hard to know them all. Thats why I bring these people on so I can get the scoop on all of the great players out there!
All the people in the comments have never listened to shred metal. They seem to think Andy is the only guy who can shred fast. Lol There's lots of unknown guitarists that can shred just as fast. They're not on the same level as Andy from a musicality standpoint but when it comes to shredding they're just as fast. For instance, there's a dude called Anton (forgot his last name) and he can even play at Paul Gilbert speeds and it sound just like Paul Gilbert. He's not known at all. Very small channel.
WHY WAS I BORN TOO EARLY?!?!?!?!?! RUclips would have been great when I was a teen and had all the time in the world to watch/learn. No time now...just watch a piece of vids, then move on ...
911, state the reason for your call. We need the Fire Department immediately, Andy Wood is over at Brett Papa’s house and because of his hot smokin playing, he has set another guitar on fire. Send a medic just in case, we don’t know if he is injured or not, we can’t figure out how he plays that fast without burning his fingers. LOL 😂 Amazing musician, player, song writer, and performer. Thanks. ✌️
I lived with Andy after high school for a few months. It was awesome to hear him play just sitting around the apartment or at parties.
I bet! He is a monster player!
Wow, my lord, this guy is unreal. Please have him back, soon. Thanks Brett.
Yes he is! Truly terrifying!
I was just thinking... hot damn
Cheers Brett!! Was a delight to hang!
Making Knoxville proud! Fantastic lesson, thx.
Would luv to see Andy and John 5 do a chicken picking face off!
Andy is a giant, a beast. Period.
Agreed!
Andy is legit. He got me through the pandemic. Such a talented fellow.
what "pandemic"?...do you mean the LOCKDOWNS to test public compliancy ?
Amazing to think that this is not his main instrument. Also, you can tell that he is having a lot of fun…great energy! Thanks!
I know! Crazy! Thanks for watching!
@andy wood music is a beast. Great player and very generous with teaching his techniques.
Agreed!
Love me some Andy Wood! So much inspiration there! Junktown is a must have for every guitar player!
For sure! He is awesome!
Wow! I kept thinking I had playback speed set to 2x, then I checked but it was normal. 🔥 Now I'm going to go cry. 🤣 Hahah great work as always Brett!
Lol! Thats just what made it to film. You should have heard him warming up!
Andy Wood is just amazing! This was an excellent episode & a lot of fun!
Thanks! Round 2 coming soon!
I am so not worthy! I have been blown away! I have never seen anyone cover Steve Morse & Andy played it flawless! Unbelievable!!
Yep he is a monster for sure!
Awesome stuff, Andy is a complete savage on the instrument!
For sure!
That slide without slide lesson is AMAZING! Thank you sooo much!
Sure thing Mike! Thanks for watching!
I used to jam with Andy sometimes back in the day in Pigeon Forge TN and he was awesome then. He's a really down to earth guy and has an incredible range of influences. He probably wouldn't even remember me but I've never forgotten him. I can assure you of that! LOL! We both knew a really awesome jazz player named Kevin Winegar and Andy was always quick to praise him. Complimenting other players to me is one of the marks of truly great players. They're secure in their own skin and that definitely fits Andy to a tee.
2 of my favorite guys. Andy is so energetic It’s infectious. He’s so right about the gospel aspect of slide and most everything else. Thanks Brett
You are welcome Tim! Thanks for checking it out!
Greasy and slippery goodness… I freaking love this. Thank you both.
You are welcome!
Andy is one of the fastest pickers on the planet for sure! Mindblowing! His quasi-slide playing was also unreal!!!
Brett you’ve got some freaken talented friends! Andy is almost too good… didn’t know that was a thing. I can’t believe he’s spent more time on the mandolin… wow!
He is astounding on mandolin too. There are some great videos on RUclips if you want to see him play. A lot of talent with him.
Lol!
Two time world champion.
Definitely on another level, dedicated and VERY VERY talented musician!
Yep Andy is certainly terrifying!
I had thirteen notifications when I logged on today. But it's my birthday, so I only had time for one. This, is another amazing insight in to another polished player. Thanks.
Oh, now that my mind is blown, and after my shower, I'll be recording my version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"...
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Andy is insane! That was terrific!!
Yes he is! And you have the same name as my dad!
Guitar sorcery! Cheers Brett and Andy!!
Cheers!
fascinating inner look at technical know how; thanks papa a treat!
Sure thing! Round 2 coming soon!
I was on AW's first live stream! It was the most wonderful surprise! hehe and yes, terrifying is a good adjective. Then again, he belongs to the OG 5: Rick Graham, Andy James, Tom Quayle, Martin Miller, and Mr. Woods. Can't get more terrifying than that! Keep them coming Mr. P! :-)
Will do!
Thanks for calling out the intervals!
Sure thing!
When machine precision meets emotion, you have the genius of this guy. Hot damn, is he ridiculous!
For sure!
@@BrettPapa Brett, have you heard Lari Basilio? I’d love to see her on your channel. She’s one baaaaaad girl on the guitar. One of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing. I’m sure you have, but I insist you do if you haven’t!
minute 10.43; take me to church! the enthusiasm and love this guy has and passion is jaw dropping
For sure.
Another good reason to be a player. Great musicians tend to be cool people too!!!
Hey, don't I know you from some place? Ya look 👀kind of familiar? Ha!
It's true a number of them are super down to earth good people. All of the people I have worked with out here in Nashville have been incredible players and super humble at the same time!
Great vid! Lot of fun, great enthusiasm
Thanks for tuning in!
thank you man! amazing!
You are welcome!
All this talk about slide players has reminded me of one of my favorite slide players to come out of the 1990s was Chris. Whitley. His first LP was titled "Living With The Law" That CD is still in my rotation today & Chris also used different tunings on every song. Unfortunately he left us way to early.
Different kind of slide playing, but Whitley was a real genius to be sure. And man, some really crazy tunings. Just so different in the blues genre then what anyone else was doing in the 1990’s -2000’s. I think he’s going to be one of those guys name dropped by guitarists down the road when he’s rediscovered by many of them. The biography movie they made about him is finally up on RUclips.
Great stuff
Thanks Vernon!
The man is a Monster. Love it.
Yes he is!
love this video , Andy is 2nd one i know and love this guy and his enthousiast playing 🎸👌 thanks
Thanks for checking it out!
I love Andy "Adderall" Wood's playing!!! Even though @ time it Frightens me! Ha! Thanx papa for the share!
Lol!
Holy shit dude! Man, awesome chops!
Yeah pretty much lol!
What a freaking monster player! Love love love
For sure! Andy is amazing!!
Love Andy Wood man.. So high energy.
For sure! Super funny all around good dude!
Excellent interview this one and also the rig rundown video you guys showed the Wampler Gearbox (Awesome)and the pretty cool Suhr Woodshed compressor!
Andy Wood delivers so many great quality tones with only his two pedals signature plus so many musical genius ideas and concepts that are great information for all guitarist or musicians out there!!!Worthy every word he said!!!
Brett I love your channel and this king of videos that you are lately doing!!!Great work man!!!Please keep doing it!!!🔥🎸
Thanks man! Glad you like the vids! More on the way!
Great video Brett. I dont think he even realizes how good he is. His videos on truefire are not for the faint of heart. It took me 30 minutes just to master 1 of his 25 bluegrass licks you should know. And I use the word master liberally. Lol. I love your channel. Unpretentious and always material that I can actually apply at a gig. If someone wants to get out of a playing rut, I recommend watching any of your videos with Corey. Thanks so much. Mark
Thanks man! Glad you like the vids!
Andy is one of the new next generation, next level up with both Mateus mancuso and asado, guthrie govan etc
Yes Andy is a beast for sure. Awesome cat too!
Stunning. Thank you.
You are welcome Allen! Thanks for watching!
WOW..! … just WOW..!
Yeah pretty much!
Terrifying and fun all at the same time.
For sure!
Andy is the reason I laugh at all those Top 100 Guitarist polls.
The takeaway is he is having Fun!! don't take it so seriously, then he digs in and learns everyone's technique to a T,,,lol great interview brother!!!
Thanks for watching Dwight!
Astounding !
Yes Andy has that effect on people! Round 2 coming soon!
That Forgotten Secrets lick reminds me of Steve Morse’s Tumeni Notes
I spoke too soon!
Thanks Papa
Sure thing!
I agree with Andy Wood, Brent Mason is a complete other universe. Of course Andy is very close, such an incredible player.
Yeah Brent is off the chain!
My day just got delayed by 27 minutes…
Lol! Time well spent!
Saw Steve Morse/Dixie Dregs 6-8 times. Lots in Charleston SC
Wow that must have been awesome!
song name @ 11:55 ?
Wow! First time hearing about this dude! I usually use the word phenomenal, when I'm absolutely blown away by them. Well, this guy is at least 2 steps beyond that! Also, if you want to check out an awesome slide player, listen to some Larkin Poe. The one sister is a great slide player!
Yeah he is terrifying! And yes Larkin Poe are great as well!
Your best sounds are from your Divided by 13 amps. Friedman amps sound cold ( they are well built but stale sounding), no dept...I had one.
Thanks man! I love those amps!
Incredible playing. Greetings from Knoxville!
Andy is the man!
Holy shit! Just... Holy Shit!
Pretty much lol!
Americas Guthrie Govan. How I would love to see those two together, Andy is in a class of his own, as is Guthrie, but I bet together they would produce something epic. Stylistically different but so so so so good , both have incredible ears and would be so complimentary together.
That would be amazing!
Andy Wood is a genius
Yep!
@@BrettPapa the look on all our faces when he said he started playing electric guitar at 17-18. I would’ve thought he started at like 2-3.
Mind blowing , but im not throwing the guitar in for firewood. Lol
We are who we are and some have more time and love for different things. We have to love what we want to learn ,believe we can do it, and that will take the road blocks out that stops us from wasting time if we truly want to learn something. You have great guest Andy wood is multi talented full of energy so much so he can't do some of the things you do and that is taking it slow to teach each note and the where and why of it slowly for all to understand. It's like he is on a different planet or all at one time. Lol . I can't do sweeps and I guess I could learn it but to me it has no heart .but at the same time it's awesome. Too advanced in something I wouldn't use. Now the slide technique is pretty cool but never going to be as good as the real deal. But again it's awesome.....
Need to know.... Does A.Wood prefer the trem-based guitars or the fixed bridge?
Not sure. Ask him on his social media I am sure he will get back with ya.
One one word can describe Andy Wood: gifted. Can’t simply learn shit like that. You have to be wired a certain way to do it. And such a nice guy to boot.
Yep. Also practice, he never stops trying to get better!
@@BrettPapa better than that? 😀😉
And if you get really board...Lol😁 Great channel!
Haha thanks!
Dad, you're the right dude.
Great vid! Brets awesome but i don’t like it when the other guy degrades old blues licks saying most people think they’re boring. When In fact they’re the heart and soul of blues! Ill keep playing them until the cows come home! It’s about the feel! Great stuff though 🎸🎸🎸
He didn’t call them boring, he’s referring to people who would call pentatonic box playing as worn out. He was showing how some phrasing changes really bring some variation to stereotypical pentatonic licks
Hi, yes I definitely took it the wrong way. I misinterpreted it 🤟🏼
Dude...Sweet
Thanks for watching Scott!
Andy is the best!
Amazing for sure!
WOW!
Yep for sure!
Terrifying is RIGHT!! I know your channel is mostly all about guitars, but how COOL "Wood" that be if Andy brought his Mandolin AND the Guitar next time??!!
Gonna mention that for the next one!
Derek trucks is incredible, as good as cooder, landreth , allman or any of them , hes on the mount rushmore of slide players for sure
Yep agreed!
Andy is one of the nicest,but most terrifying guitarists around.
100% agreed
What he was playing on the intro is reminiscent of Phil Keaggy
Phil is another incredible player as well!
This guy is amazing, thought about burning all my guitars... I didn't
Haha! Round 2 is coming soon!
What was the beck song?
andy Wood produces 50% of his sound with his excuberant enthusiasm.....he's certainly on fire...but hey...i learned something here...good man...but now i need a few minutes silence......lol....:-)
Lol!
Maybe we could work on great songwriting like say EVH? THAT is what made Eddie a household name. Andy is phenomenal but he’ll effectively remain esoteric, as will most all the pure guitar geniuses.
Songs are king its true. A lot of people just play what they feel. Some goes mainstream and a lot doesn't. I like finding out what makes all kinds of player tick and Andy is super human when it comes to playing. So much to learn from all kinds of players. For some it's also never about appealing to the masses they just play what's in their heart and that is all that matters. These days people can generate enough of an audience on their own where they can make a fantastic living and not have to ever crack even mainstream radio. In a way its a great place to be in.
@@BrettPapa No doubt Andy is just a monster; the greatest picking technique I’ve ever seen, and so many other amazing skill to boot. I guess the point I was trying to make, and Andy is “above” what I’m about to impart, is that the internet is rife, to an almost nauseating degree, with shred heads; and most of them do their thing to what amounts to incredibly uninspired backing music; I.e. the background is just a vehicle to allow them to wank away. The reality is that almost no one, outside the esoteric realm of wannabe virtuoso guitarists gives much of a shit about virtuoso guitarists UNLESS there is a great song with the virtuosity. Why do you suppose that Joe Satriani was much more successful than Steve Vai with their respective instrumental albums circa 1987-1992? Answer: Satriani was a much better songwriter, at least to the average rock music fan; he had much stronger and “approachable” melodies while Vai was certainly the greater technician. Along these lines…I was watching the Zeppelin reunion concert from 07, specifically the song For Your Life, and it’s amazing, that opening Page riff just kicks the shit out of all the RUclips wanking, combined, just by itself. THAT is what we need more of! NOT all the instrumental gymnastic, hackneyed shit.
My brain is smoking dude , wow
Haha! Andy has that effect on people!
21:21 I just had to learn that
Don't blame ya lol!
Fantastic Brett! Andy is amazing
Thanks!
Not my thing but he sure spent many many hours learning that and got good at it
My sentiments exactly!!
Yes, but the thing about him is that he can play anything at a super high level, including whatever is your thing.
@@stricknine8623 so can anybody it just depends on how many hours you put into something
@@skatetodeath666
I was speaking only to the "not my thing" part of your comment.
Your right,..I suppose it is a waste of time to describe anyone's talent as being broad based and at a high degree when anyone with enough practice can do it.
@@skatetodeath666 i doubt most people could ever approach his talent. No matter how much time they devoted. This trendy opinion that talent is simply time spent is a bit ridiculous.
what guitar is he using and why?
Suhr. Cause they made him exactly what he wanted I suppose.
Monster player
For sure!
It almost sounds and looks like how Chris Buck plays too
Chris is amazing as well! One of the best new guys out there for sure!
I've been working on how he does the right hand for some time and I just simply don't know how to do it 😔
Bret...you don't know who James Mitchell is?? What rock have you been under brother. I have watched Brent Mason bring people to the club, just so they could see James Mitchell.
Haha! So many great payers out there it is hard to know them all. Thats why I bring these people on so I can get the scoop on all of the great players out there!
@@BrettPapa lol. I understand. James has been in town for 20 years.
Could you teach 1981 eruption
Different version?
Yea 1981
Also I love your Jamie's crying
All the people in the comments have never listened to shred metal. They seem to think Andy is the only guy who can shred fast. Lol There's lots of unknown guitarists that can shred just as fast. They're not on the same level as Andy from a musicality standpoint but when it comes to shredding they're just as fast. For instance, there's a dude called Anton (forgot his last name) and he can even play at Paul Gilbert speeds and it sound just like Paul Gilbert. He's not known at all. Very small channel.
There will always be people that can play fast. At the end of the day it is can you be musical while doing it.
Which comes from Jesse Ed Davis....Native American wonder w Taj
Shades of Chris Buck there
Chris is amazing as well! One day I'd love to get him on as well.
One question Brother do you have coming back to life lesson
Pink Floyd? If so yes. Just search on the main channel page.
@@BrettPapa sorry I meant to say marooned
WHY WAS I BORN TOO EARLY?!?!?!?!?! RUclips would have been great when I was a teen and had all the time in the world to watch/learn. No time now...just watch a piece of vids, then move on ...
Well at least you get to see it too! I feel ya though.
Terifying indeed.....I'm never gonna play like Andy tho....but damn if I ain't inspired
Haha for sure!
911, state the reason for your call. We need the Fire Department immediately, Andy Wood is over at Brett Papa’s house and because of his hot smokin playing, he has set another guitar on fire. Send a medic just in case, we don’t know if he is injured or not, we can’t figure out how he plays that fast without burning his fingers. LOL 😂 Amazing musician, player, song writer, and performer. Thanks. ✌️
Lol!
100% these two are related. Andy looks like baby bro. They found the pick of destiny.
Haha
He’s an alright player but I think I can take him (eating a Big Mac) 🤣🤣
Lol!!
🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱
Thanks for watching!
17.40 just had a duh moment
Sweet I think haha!
👍
Thanks!
Johnny hiland
Yep he is bad to the bone!!
😮
👍🇦🇺
Thanks Shane!
Andy is.. end of story
Lol. He is pretty freakin amazing!