Over 10 years, Truckfighters released 6 full-length albums and an EP. On top of this Dango mixed, engineered, and produced each record… started a record label - Fuzzorama Records - that is still quite active… produced a full-length documentary… and toured the world performing close to 1,000 shows. Then, mysteriously… the band sent out an e-mail stating they were no longer going to be making records. On this interview, Dango reveals exactly why He also shares the biggest obstacles in starting a r...
Jul 05, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 269
Originally a child actor, Zane was John Mayer’s guitarist in the studio and on tour for the Paradise Valley album. He’s also worked with Avril LaVigne, Bono & Edge from U2, David Foster, Justin Timberlake, Don Was, and Johnny Lang This call was all over the place. Zane talked about the ups and downs of growing up as a child actor… things he learned working with John Mayer… how audiences react differently, all over the world… Zane’s two sides: the nerdy intelectual video game player and the b...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 268
Founding member of Cowboy, played on Gregg Allman’s “Laid Back” album as well as the live tour. Also played on The Allmans Brothers & Sisters LP. Has also recorded and toured with Duane Allman, Corky Lang, Dickey Betts, Johnny Rivers and Clarence Carter. Tommy talks about how he met Gregg & Duane Allman, and recording at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami, when he was 16 years old Great stories about playing at both the Fillmore East and West… stories about Bill Graham… Why Cowboy didn’...
Jul 03, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 267
Cliff spent 12 years as Joe Cocker’s lead guitarist and music director, and he also played on Robert Palmer’s hit album, “Secrets”... winning gold and platinum albums status with both of these artists. Cliff shares LOADS of great stories about working with both of these legends, including: How he hooked up with Joe Cocker… flying from LA to New Zealand, and why Joe Cocker, Nicky Hopkins and Bobby Keyes got kicked off the flight… playing in Israel and Northern Island when both places were a hotbe...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 266
Jimmy’s held the lead guitar slot at Diamond Rio for the last 33 years. The band has been nominated for 14 Grammys and has sold over 24 million records. And in this conversation, Jimmy shares the secret of success behind the band’ ability to get along and resolve conflicts amongst themselves… Loads of personal stories here, including how Jimmy wound up buying a custom guitar at age 16… some childhood family challenges, how they’ve impacted him and how he’s managed to overcome them as an adult… t...
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 265
Hailing from the Oss, in the Netherlands, Astrosoniq is one of the most powerful and creative psychedelic hard rock bands ever to lay down a riff. Ron is a founding member of the band and one of the main writers and lyricists. But after putting out 5 amazing albums in 9 years, the band went totally silent. Now, after 9 years of dormancy, the band has just released a new album called Big Ideas Dare Imaginatio On this call Ron talks about what happened over the last 9 years, and how tragedies the ...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 263
With his new album Heart of My Hometown, hot off the presses and tearing up the charts… SZLACHETKA reveals why he left The Northstar Session after 10 years… why he elected to wait for almost 2 years before releasing his album - even though it was fully completed… why he moved completely across the country after college, and what he learned from this experience… The importance of patience… work ethic and whether or not it’s really necessary… where relationships fit in to the whole picture… and ho...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 262
New York City’s “hot jazz guy” Nir Felder plays with Jeff Coffin, Jeff Babko, Will Lee and Keith Carlock in the Band of Other Brothers… tours around the world with Kenyon Harrold… and is an in-demand session player, as well. Nir shares his early influences, including his musical maternal grandmother… why he uses 13’s on his ‘94 Strat… best NYC foods… working for Arlen Roth and Hot Licks, as a kid… being present and not looking forward or backwards… and the best pizza in Brooklyn! Cool conversati...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 261
Amazing story about how Josh started playing guitar at age 3… was gigging professionally at age 12 (at the same bars Derek Trucks was playing)... released 4 albums between age 14 and 21 and toured nationally to support these records Josh shares the ups, downs and very real frustrations of being a full-time musician… along with his rise up through the ranks, into the session world... production world... and artist world, which makes for a great story. Why he loves the blues… letting go and settin...
Jun 22, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 260
Fresh off the release of his band’s album, Michal shares his story about emigrating from Poland to Ireland, and having faith things would work out… why he went back to school to study guitar as an adult, even though he’s already been playing professionally for years… how his parents (and even his grandparents) impacted his life, and much more. Great conversation with a simply amazing rock guitarist who you will definitely be hearing a lot more of! So listen now: Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLov...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 259
Currently living in Switzerland, Kirk’s played the blues for audiences all over the globe. First, as lead guitarists with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, then with Eros Ramazzotti, and now as a solo artist just about to release his 4th album… Kirk talks about growing up with two older brothers in his parent’s house in Compton, and the impact his father (who was a pastor) had on his life. He also shares the biggest obstacles he’s had to deal with and the advice he wishes someone had given him, earlier...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 258
About to release his 7th solo record, Sean is a well-known and well-recognized blues artist who also toured the world with Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and Music Director for 4 years. He shares an interesting story about how he got the gig working with Hubert, along with what he learned from the experience, as well Sean also talked about the backstory behind some of the songs off his most recent release, Trouble & Whiskey… his biggest struggles in the music business… best childhood memory…...
Jun 19, 2018•51 min•Ep. 257
Great story how Joel landed the gig with Alanis Morissette, Sarah McLachlan and Gavin Rossdale. An intense experience he had with the band POD… how his parents (who were both in the music business) influenced him… surfing, yoga, and the importance of self-awareness in today’s crazy world… Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar...
Jun 18, 2018•53 min•Ep. 256
One of the most popular guitar instructors online, Jeff’s actually taught all over the world, and had an interesting career as a player, which he is now spending more time playing, once again. Jeff, a first generation American, talks about opening for King Diamond and Anthrax… Playing with Public Enemy & Ice T… losing his dad at an early age and how this impacted him… being an eternal optimist… falafel… dogs, cats, and “letting go.” Really insightful and 100% REAL conversation - I encourage ...
Jun 15, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 255
AG literally brought the blues to communist Hungary... was smuggling vinyl, coffee, and birth control pills into the country at age 12… and was gigging all over the country at age 17, playing with guys twice his age and older Besides sharing some eye-opening stories about pre- and post-communist culture, AG talks about what he would have liked to do differently, earlier on in his career… positive changes he’s made, and why he is so devoted to the blues. VERY interesting conversation with someone...
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 254
A sideman whose list of artists he’s played with is like a who’s who of pop stars. It includes Christina Aguilera (since 2002), New Kids On The Block (8 years), Prince, Tupac, and Nas. He talks about what it’s like playing in front of 100,000 people (Hyde Park, with Anastasia) & 200,000 people (Monaco, with Christina Aguilera) Mike was kind enough to share the top 3 things that have contributed to his massive success… the personal sacrifices he’s made and how they’ve impacted him… the one th...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 253
Mikes has an incredibly successful career in publishing, simply by following his heart, and pursuing his sincere desire to be of service to the community of readers he cultivated. During this candid conversation, Mike shares the trials and tribulations of his childhood… what it was like growing up in San Francisco smack dab in the middle of the late 60’s and early 70’s counterculture revolution… some of his early challenges and how he overcame them… and the most important lesson life’s taught hi...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 252
Stanton grew up on a tree farm in rural East Tennessee and now travels the world over with The Wallflowers. He was kind enough to share his journey with us, and it’s very interesting. Especially when you consider Stanton played trumpet and then drums, long before he even thought of picking up a guitar. Then, when he randomly saw his older brothers electric guitar, it was as foreign as a rocket ship might have been… We also talk about finding a balance between insanity and perfection… the perfect...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 251
Kenny’s been playing professionally since he was 12 year old, and actually opened up for Tommy Bolin’s band Zephyr, in Denver. Stories include taking lessons from Bill Frisell… traveling all over the midwest, and ultimately getting hooked up with Marty Stuart ( Kenny talks about Marty’s very close friendship with Johnny Cash) and playing with Marty going on 17 years now. A great story about flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia and a bag of weed… jazz keys player Jimmy Smith… The happiest moments in ...
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 250
Arlen has recorded & played with Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Phoebe Snow, Levon Helm, The Bee Gees and loads more. He was at the epicenter of the cultural revolution in Greenwich Village AND Woodstock, NY, and basically invented the guitar video lessons industry when he created Hot Licks out of his bedroom using his last $2,000… which he turned this into an empire, selling over 2.5 Million video lessons… During this conversation, Arlen shares some great stories about playin...
Jun 07, 2018•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 249
Billy grew up in a showbiz family and started performing on television as a young child. A white guy, he shocked crowds at the Apollo Theater in Harlem when was the first person to perform on stage with a black woman (Judy Clay, Dionne Warwick’s cousin) as a duet, singing his hit, Storybook Children. Billy has written and sang #1 hits, was a top in-demand voice-over artist in LA later in life… and has spent the last few years keeping the legacy of early black artists alive... Artists who have re...
Jun 06, 2018•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 248
Bob played with Muddy Waters for 7 years and he talks about how he connect with Muddy in the first place, at age 24… how he wound up working with Johnny Winter, and some cool stories about both of these experiences. Bob is a total blues purist, attracted to the “power, depth, and sensuality” of the music… How his parents were tremendous role models for him… his favorite amp and guitar… his biggest mistake… and why “animals” make his life complete. Cool conversation with an absolute blues legacy....
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 247
Great story of growing up in a working class family in rural east Tennessee and against all odds, and with no help or inside connections, at all... becoming a very successful guitarist in Nashville. Harry left a great gig touring all over the world to make sure he could raise his son and be with his family. He took a fair amount of risk in doing this - find out how the story ended and how he made it all work out, on his own terms… Also, the biggest change he’s made in his life, and favorite guit...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 246
Kelvin’s been the lead guitar player for Little Richard for the last 20 years… Pegi Young for the last 10 years and along the way, he’s played with Chuck Berry, Billy Preston, Steve Cropper, The Muscle Shoals Swampers and more icons than you can imagine Kelvin shares loads of stories about playing with Little Richard, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Wood, Billy Preston, Gregg Allman, and the Swampers. Living all over including Nashville, Alabama, and Turkey… great memories of Klaus Voorman and stories a...
Jun 01, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 245
The Jane Getter Premonition is one of the most fiery and spirited band of guitarists you’ll ever hear. With a combination of rock, funk, jazz, metal and melodic compositions that constantly ebb and flow with dynamics and pace… their vibe is powerful, intense and electric. Jane is not only the band leader but one of the lead guitarists, and the sole writer as well This life-long New York rocker talks about working with Vernon Reid… Jaimoe… and the important influence her father had on her as a mu...
May 31, 2018•44 min•Ep. 244
Steve’s released 14 #1 hits, over 30 Top 10 hits, 3 Gold albums, has 4 Grammys and a host of other awards from every place under the sun. He is also one of the 3 living Chet Atkins Certified Guitar Pickers, and was also mentored by and signed to RCA by Chet Steve talks about how he hooked up with Chet Atkins… his dad’s deep and meaningful influence on him… how moving often as a kid, impacted him… his many hobbies and interests, outside of music… greatest lesson the music business has taught him,...
May 30, 2018•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 243
Really thorough explanation about how gigs are gotten and maintained on Broadway and the constant and intense preparation needed to KEEP your gig. Best childhood memory… Jake’s new signature guitar… cats… auditioning for SNL… and “Finding your groove and making it work” Interesting conversation with a guitarist who plays in a little-known and almost “secret” niche... Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.insta...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 242
Camille is both an outstanding guitarist and violinist, who has developed a unique, melodic and moving percussive style of playing. And in spite of dealing with a few pretty serious setbacks, she is also one of the most radiant and positive people you’ll ever encounter… Camille is not only a professional guitarist who’s released two albums, she also has her Masters degree, and a PhD… speaks 3 languages… has traveled to 70 different countries… teaches graduate courses in communication and leaders...
May 28, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 241
LOADS of stories here! Andreas talks about growing up in Sao Paolo and sharing the grittier side of Brazil with the rest of the world… The period of confusion when one of the original founding members of Sepultura left… How getting his Boss distortion pedal changed his life… Playing in the states for the first time, and how the American metal community welcomed him and his band mates… Keeping his life in balance… Staying grounded, even amongst the (sometimes false) trappings of wealth and succes...
May 25, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 240
She has toured and shared the stage with blues icons BB King, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Jimmy Vaughan, Johnny Winter, Jimmy Rogers, Albert Collins, Van Morrison, Nina Simone, Ronnie Earl, Roy Buchanan, Charlie Sexton and more. She’s toured the world and won more Maple Blues Awards (17) than any other artist - ever... The youngest of 5 children and originally from Canada, Sue started her professional career at 16… and by 21 she was living in Austin, TX and playing as part of the house band for An...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 239
