Will continues the Countdown to Christmas with a beautifully thoughtful and music-first conversation alongside Spanish-born, LA-based guitarist Twanguero, also known as Diego Garcia. As part of the festive run, this episode slows things down in the best possible way, focusing on craft, culture, memory, and the deep emotional pull of music when it is created with intention and heart.

Across the episode, Twanguero reflects on growing up in Spain surrounded by classical guitar traditions, the pressure of formal training, and the moment rock and roll began to pull him in a different direction. He talks candidly about moving to Madrid to pursue music professionally, touring the world with major Latin artists, and later making the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles at 40 years old with no safety net, no industry contacts, and only belief in his sound. It is an honest look at artistic risk, longevity, and what it really means to build a sustainable life in music outside of the mainstream.

The conversation dives deep into Twanguero’s love of analog recording, vintage gear, and the philosophy behind his fully instrumental Christmas album, which was recorded entirely on tape. Diego explains why he avoids screens, clicks, and computers wherever possible, how one-take performances change the emotional weight of a song, and why imperfection is often where the magic lives. He also shares the deeper purpose behind the album, which exists not just as a festive project but as a fundraiser to help bring electric guitars to students in Guatemala who have never had access to them before.

Alongside discussions of Elvis, Chuck Berry, 1950s rock and roll, blues legends, and Mediterranean melodies, Diego speaks movingly about family, loss, and the influence of his mother on his life and career. He reflects on memory, nostalgia, and how certain melodies can instantly transport you back to childhood, different countries, and past versions of yourself. Food, community, and cooking emerge as recurring themes, especially during Christmas, highlighting how music and togetherness are inseparable in his world.

As always, the episode builds toward Twanguero’s dream concert, set at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. What follows is one of the most detailed and musically rich lineups in Encore Club history, featuring blues pioneers, iconic drummers, multiple guitar legends, and a genre-spanning supergroup that celebrates the guitar as a universal language. It is imaginative, deeply personal, and rooted in a lifetime of listening.

This is a calm, reflective, and genuinely inspiring festive episode, perfect for guitar lovers, fans of analog recording, and anyone who believes music should feel human. A thoughtful listen for the Christmas season and beyond.