Andy Wood | Episode 2 | The No Cover Charge Podcast

Join the NCC App for free: https://nocovercharge.com Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more. 🎸 In Episode 2 of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson (‪@MusicisWin‬) and Jared James Nichols (‪@JJNicholsMusic‬) sit down with guitar virtuoso Andy Wood (‪@andywoodmusic‬). Known for his jaw-dropping technique, blend of bluegrass, country, and rock, and his fearless approach to tone and songwriting, Andy takes us deep into his musical journey. Expect stories from the road, inspiring insights on finding your voice as a guitarist, gear talk, and live playing that will leave you speechless. If you’re into shred, chicken pickin’, tone chasing, or just love hearing from one of today’s most versatile guitarists, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with the world’s best players – all with no cover charge. Find Andy's work at https://www.andywoodmusic.com. Don't miss your chance to hang with and learn from legends at Andy's Woodshed Guitar Experience: http://woodshedguitarexperience.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1etwgle... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram:   / nocoverchargepodcast   TikTok:   / nocoverchargepod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson (‪@MusicisWin‬) & Jared James Nichols (‪@JJNicholsMusic‬) is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk. Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge. Plug in and hang out. TIMESTAMPS 1:14 - The Crossroads guitar duel 2:16 - The faux slide technique 5:40 - Chicken pickin' meets bluegrass 10:20 - Joe Bonamassa's advice to Andy 13:02 - The sound man doesn't wanna hear you shred 18:09 - The "secret" to alternate picking 21:11 - Andy's mandolin influence 23:10 - Andy's favorite new guitar pedal 26:17 - JAMMING Andy's cover of Alice in Chains, Rooster 28:04 - The gnarliest fuzz guitarists 31:48 - Playing live and the slippery slope of using tracks 38:47 - Giacomo Turra's return to social media? 42:18 - Serial killer level guitar behavior 44:18 - Andy's outside guitar playing approach 50:53 - Sweep tapping acrobatics 53:50 - JAMMING Andy's 'Shoot the Sun Down' 57:45 - Andy's path to writing his latest record 1:06:28 - Andy's simple request to the players