Sam Plecker's guest appearances

Sam Plecker

The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

The Music Project

Direct Support

Ryan Green

Sam Jones

Steve Earle

Aaron Draplin

Jordan Fisher

Eric Johnson

Chris Young

David Crosby

John Pizzarelli

Jerry Douglas

Larry Crane

Joan Shelley

Chris Thile

Sam Bush

Chris Martin

OwlTail

A “labor of love.” That’s how Sam Plecker (Vista Kicks) describes Pulga Jams, the unlikely Beatles and power pop-inspired EP that he recorded during the pandemic while holed up in a resurrected California ghost town. During this week’s conversation, Sam describes his one-of-a-kind quarantine situation (and how it came to be), the gear he lugged into the historic Pulga, California school house that he converted into a recording studio (including a Silvertone Jupiter guitar, a 1961 Fender Deluxe, and a vintage Tascam 388 eight-track machine), his musical upbringing in Roseville, California and a lot more. It’s a fascinating chat with a young musician on the rise. Check out Sam’s EP here:  https://withkoji.com/@SamPlecker?fbclid=IwAR0gjB7mC1uRYj6TWx1KpHr-GbP8Ab3VW56dYpEyJHZQxLklqAghNkXLjqk  Brought to you by Calton Cases and Martin Guitars.   Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal magazine  here.   Don't forget, we now host an entire family of podcasts, about everything from lutherie to home recording:  Luthier on Luthier;  The Truth About Vintage Amps;  The Truth About Recording &amp; Mixing;Acoustic Voices; and  Sweep the Floor. This episode is sponsored by Mono Cases, Folkway Music and Retrofret Vintage Guitars.

A “labor of love.” That’s how Sam Plecker (Vista Kicks) describes Pulga Jams, the unlikely Beatles and power pop-inspired EP that he recorded during the pandemic while holed up in a resurrected California ghost town. During this week’s conversation, Sam describes his one-of-a-kind quarantine situation (and how it came to be), the gear he lugged into the historic Pulga, California school house that he converted into a recording studio (including a Silvertone Jupiter guitar, a 1961 Fender Deluxe, and a vintage Tascam 388 eight-track machine), his musical upbringing in Roseville, California and a lot more. It’s a fascinating chat with a young musician on the rise. Check out Sam’s EP here: <a href="https://withkoji.com/@SamPlecker?fbclid=IwAR0gjB7mC1uRYj6TWx1KpHr-GbP8Ab3VW56dYpEyJHZQxLklqAghNkXLjqk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://withkoji.com/@SamPlecker?fbclid=IwAR0gjB7mC1uRYj6TWx1KpHr-GbP8Ab3VW56dYpEyJHZQxLklqAghNkXLjqk</a>  Brought to you by <a href="https://www.calton-cases.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calton Cases</a> and <a href="https://www.martinguitar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Guitars</a>.   Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal magazine <a href="https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/collections/all/products/fretboard-journal-subscription-no-auto-renew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>.   Don't forget, we now host an entire family of podcasts, about everything from lutherie to home recording: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luthier-on-luthier-with-michael-bashkin/id1208172851" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Luthier on Luthier</a>; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-vintage-amps-with-skip-simmons/id1442046563" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Truth About Vintage Amps</a>; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-recording-mixing/id1545628110" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Truth About Recording &amp; Mixing;</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acoustic-voices-a-guitar-podcast/id1547322420" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Acoustic Voices</a>; and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sweep-the-floor/id1547312048" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sweep the Floor.</a> This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://monocreators.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mono Cases</a>, <a href="https://folkwaymusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Folkway Music</a> and <a href="https://retrofret.com/default.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retrofret Vintage Guitars</a>.

Podcast 329: Sam Plecker (Vista Kicks)

Got big love for today's guest. Vista Kicks and Arms Akimbo have had a loving little relationship for a few years now so this episode has been a long time coming. Sam recently ventured off on his own to track an EP for the first time. The quarantine kept him up North in a little community called Pulga and it gave him the freedom to make this little record. I truly love it and we discuss each song on the record, his creative process and how to focus on artistry above industry. Enjoy! Sam Plecker / Vista Kicks Song Performed: "Dim Your Light" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Got big love for today's guest. Vista Kicks and Arms Akimbo have had a loving little relationship for a few years now so this episode has been a long time coming. Sam recently ventured off on his own to track an EP for the first time. The quarantine kept him up North in a little community called Pulga and it gave him the freedom to make this little record. I truly love it and we discuss each song on the record, his creative process and how to focus on artistry above industry. Enjoy! <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4u4cKEr7JCUxGXXLHD1ICW?si=nEMtaYpCRYi5sdgd7P1ANQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Plecker</a> / <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wnSPJpmVKFcn1TpRl5Uli?si=R3_VlA-3QBKLUdiZgbZYMQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vista Kicks</a> Song Performed: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6ep2AkbwWGFCmUomod5yRn?si=f33c148ee91d4782" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Dim Your Light"</a> Thanks to our partners at <a href="https://bandzoogle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandzoogle.com</a>! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5vuEKqaoIXJjZWOGxfXCzN?si=ZWqi7d5iRDS9o9Zu0sJAjg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arms Akimbo</a> / <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nrh7hBbWiWBKr4UiI70j7?si=Wi_AV60gTrSwXyUPCxnx2A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holloson</a> Email: <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/dswithps@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dswithps@gmail.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/directsupportpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@directsupportpod</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dswithps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dswithps</a>

49. Sam Plecker (Vista Kicks)

Derek Thomas

Derek Thomas and Sam Plecker of Vista Kicks