{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Moon Wax Radio","title":"Moon Wax in conversation with Matthew Stubbs of GA-20","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1198,"description":"On this episode of Moon Wax, I’m joined by guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader Matthew Stubbs of the heavy blues trio GA-20 for a deep dive into modern blues, vintage tones, and the craft of making records that feel alive.We talk about GA-20’s roots in 1950s–60s Chicago blues, the band’s stripped-down two-guitars-and-drums setup, and how they balance honoring tradition with keeping things fresh and emotionally true. Matthew shares stories about writing and arranging with his bandmates, testing new material on the road, and recording mostly live in the studio to capture raw energy rather than perfection.We also dig into GA-20’s acclaimed releases — including their studio album Crackdown, their Hound Dog Taylor tribute Try It… You Might Like It!, and their live and acoustic projects. Along the way, Matthew talks gear, dream guitars, playing with blues legend Charlie Musselwhite, and his hopes for introducing new listeners to traditional blues.This is the conversation-only edit of the original Moon Wax broadcast. All music and on-air elements have been removed for reposting.Guest: Matthew Stubbs — GA-20 Band: GA-20 (Boston, MA — heavy blues trio) Show: Moon Wax — San FranciscoOriginal Broadcast Playlist (Music Not Included in This Edit)These songs were featured in the original Moon Wax radio broadcast of this episode:• Charlie Musselwhite — “Cristo Redentor” • Colter Wall — “The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie” • Cedric Burnside — “Hands Off That Girl” • GA-20 — “It Hurts Me Too” • HowellDevine — “Long Distance Call” • GA-20 — “Easy On The Eyes” • Link Wray — “Fire and Brimstone” • GA-20 — “Fairweather Friend” • GA-20 — “Dry Run” • Dr. John — “I Walk On Guilded Splinters” • Robert Finley — “Country Boy” • Jeremie Albino & GemsOnVHS — “Rollin’ (Field Recording)” • Eric Long — “Simple Joys” • Sierra Ferrell — “In Dreams” • Bob Dylan — “Corrina, Corrina” • The Doors — “Spanish Caravan” • Matthew Stubbs and the Antiguas — “El Segundo”Music was included only in the original...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/t6CzpGchmLXSt7KdTfmUtRWFDrDy0nEYIRNBaZjuBO0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MzIw/NmJhZjZmYThhNTA2/YTRiODEyNmRjNDcw/ZGNmZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}