An Evening with John Page: A Live Interview & Concert at Monk's Jazz Club

On Tuesday, September 29th, John Page sits down in person for a live taping of The Zak Kuhn Show at Monk's Jazz Club in Austin, Texas — followed by a listening-room concert featuring Matt Muehling and Chris McQueen of Snarky Puppy.

This is a rare one: John Page, in the room, in conversation — not a press release, not a soundbite. The Zak Kuhn Show is known for candid, unpolished interviews that get past the PR version of a career and into the actual story. For this one, that story is 50 years of guitar design, from the Fender Custom Shop to the bench today.

Program

6:30 PM — Doors & Meet & Greet 7:30 PM — Live Interview with John Page and Zak Kuhn 9:00 PM — Concert Performance featuring the one-nigh-only quartet Matt Muehling (Matt Muehling Signature Ashburn), Chris McQueen (Chris McQueen Signature AJ prototype), Montez Garner (bass), and Nikki Glapsie (drums).

About John Page

John Page is a legendary guitar designer, master builder, and founder of John Page Guitars. After joining Fender in 1978, Page became one of the company's youngest guitar designers and, in 1987, co-founded and led the Fender Custom Shop — known as the "Dream Factory" — for more than a decade. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, he has designed instruments for artists including Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and Elliot Easton. Today, Page continues his work crafting distinctive, hand-built instruments through John Page Guitars, bringing his celebrated philosophy of "uniquely familiar" design to a new generation of players.

About Matt Muehling

Matt Muehling is an Austin-based guitarist and versatile multi-genre musician whose work spans jazz, funk, rock, R&B, and experimental music. A longtime fixture of the Austin music scene, Muehling is a member of acclaimed groups including Progger, JARS, Open2.o, and Sketch, and performs as a member of the Kill Tony Band. He has also worked alongside artists including Jon Batiste, Bruno Mars, Gary Clark Jr., and the Black Pumas. Known for his exceptional versatility and deeply expressive playing, Muehling is one of Austin's most in-demand guitarists and a prominent voice in the city's contemporary jazz and fusion scene.

About Chris McQueen

Chris McQueen is an Austin-born guitarist, composer, and arranger best known as an original member of the five-time Grammy-winning instrumental collective Snarky Puppy. He is also a co-leader of the groove-oriented group Forq and a member of the Grammy-nominated world music ensemble Bokanté. McQueen began playing and recording music in Austin as a child, later studying jazz at the University of North Texas and performing with the acclaimed One O'Clock Lab Band. His playing draws from jazz, funk, rock, R&B, and experimental music, and his work has taken him around the world with some of the most innovative groups in contemporary music. He continues to live and work in Austin.

About The Zak Kuhn Show

Each week, Zak gives his audience an all-access pass to the biggest names in music and entertainment. These aren't your typical PR-polished interviews — they're candid discussions about the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shape careers. Whether you're a fan curious about the inner workings, an aspiring musician, or an industry professional, you'll find actionable advice and inspiring stories in every episode.

Details

When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Doors at 6:30 PM Where: Monk's Jazz Club, Austin, TX Tickets: tickets.monksjazz.com/shows/12996/2026-09-29

This is a one-night-only taping — no second date, no tour stop nearby. If you're in Austin, this is the one to catch.

Get your tickets here.