Sean McGowan is a guitarist, author, performer, and professor at the University of Colorado Denver. Martin and Sean talk about teaching, performing, the future of music education and so much more in this conversation. Sean has released several solo guitar records and authored countless articles and books including his newest instructional book "The Acoustic Jazz Guitarist" from Acoustic Guitar Magazine."

Pete Henriksen helped his dad start the Henriksen amplifier company more than a decade ago. Since then they have become a leader in jazz and acoustic amps. After his father's death, Pete carried on the tradition and has named their new product after him 'The Bud'. Martin and Pete Talk about Amp building, luthiers, the music gear business and much more. This episode also features a conversation with the band 'Generation Nomad' one of the winners of Swallow Hill's Young Songwriters Competition.

Mike Finders is a prolific songwriter, a great guitarist and singer, and a big thinker. Mike joined Martin to talk about his band "Finders and Youngberg" (also known as FY5) and their new record The Way These Things Go. Along the way they cover teaching, songwriting and much more. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!

In this episode of the Front Row Podcast, Martin Gilmore interviews Mark Diamond. Mark is a gigmaster...or a "gigfarmer" in his own words. His bass has driven numerous bands and multiple styles of music. From Bluegrass to jazz to blues Mark has an abundant musical energy and makes his living gigging! It is still possible.

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Tyler Grant is a National Flatpicking Guitar champion, bandleader, songwriter, and all around great musician. His band "Grant Farm" has become a mainstay of the Colorado music scene and tours nationally with their flavor of Americana. Martin and Tyler talk guitar contests, business and much more on this episode of the Front Row Podcast.

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Mark Morris wears many hats. He's a professional skier, a bandleader, a songwriter, a festival promoter, a guitar player and so much more. His band Rapidgrass and his festival Clear Creek Rapidgrass have become mainstays of the Colorado music scene. He tours nationally and internationally in his various roles. Martin and Mark talk about all of that and more on this episode. Enjoy!

Aaron McCloskey is no stranger to Swallow Hill Music. Now a veteran teacher at the school his classes are full of repeat students and lots of fun. Aaron and Martin discuss teaching, performing, building amplifiers, recording and much more in this podcast. Enjoy!

Brad Van Loenen builds Turkey Creek Mandolins in his workshop high above Denver in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. His unique designs are becoming synonymous with Colorado acoustic music. You can find information about his mandolins at tcmandolin.com.

Natalie Padilla grew up playing the fiddle in contests all over the USA. Now, a professional musician and teacher, she has a new solo record and is bringing Bluegrass to The University of Northern Colorado. We cover all of that and more in this interview.

Aaron Youngberg is a well known name in the Rocky MountainRegion. His band, Finnders and Youngberg, has performed all overthe United States and make some of the most creative and intriguingmusic happening in the Acoustic Music World. Martin joined him atthis recording studio in the Foothills above Fort Collins to talkabout his recording business, playing music and much more.