Kenny Wayne Shepherd on Blues, Longevity, and Playing From the Heart [Episode 214]

About this episode

For Episode #214 of the APV Podcast, Doug and Diane sat down with legendary guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd for a conversation that went far beyond gear, guitars, and the blues. Of course, we did begin by asking about one very special guitar: Kenny’s beloved 1961 Fender Stratocaster, known as “Martha.” He shared that the guitar immediately felt right in his hands when he found it as a teenager, after years of searching through guitar shops and shows. While he brings many guitars on the road for different tones, tunings, and performances, Martha is clearly the one that holds a special place in his heart. That sense of connection carried through much of our conversation. When we asked why the…