This interview started off a little slow, but stick around because it was litereally one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve ever had... JD reveals how he went from a near-desperate situation busking on the corner, to having his entire world turn around almost literally overnight, because he bumped into a friend… Interesting realization JD made about the music business, particularly in Nashville… Couple of interesting, and even odd observations from JD - one about his childhood, and one abo...
Feb 02, 2018•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 148
Please bear with the sound quality in the beginning, it will definitely be VERY well worth it. Thanks Played Jay Leno 14 times, David Letterman 3 times... An incredibly talented and diverse player, Chris has toured and played on records with everyone from Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, Amy Grant, Kenny Loggins, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd, Michael McDonald, Lionel Ritchie, Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Steve Winwood and Peter Cetera... to Megadeth. Chris reveals how he got th...
Feb 01, 2018•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 147
Phil’s currently touring with Gene Simmons (KISS) and has played with Derek St. Holmes, Rodney Atkins, John Corabi and David Lee Murphy. He also runs Thee Rock N Roll Residency and is the founder and owner of MuttMerch.com… Cool stories about how Phil got the gig with Gene Simmons, how he got sober, and how, really… everything is so connected it’s not even funny… How a desperate move to Nashville saved his life - musically and literally. And much more... Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar...
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 146
Bill’s new album, The Defiant Machine was just named “One of the 50 most notable guitar albums of the last 50 years” by Guitar Player magazine. We’ll talk about the making of the album, and go behind the scenes to see how Bill and his band, Lonero… put it all together… Bill also has a number of “side hustles.” He explains why most people aren’t doing more for themselves, and how to fix this… Some great stories about playing with Cliff Williams (AC/DC), Simon Kirke (Free & Bad Co.), and Stu H...
Jan 30, 2018•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 145
One of the top luthiers in Muscle Shoals, there isn’t much Dennis hasn’t seen or done when it comes to guitars and amplifiers. He’s a whiz when it comes to vintage Fender and Gibson guitars, as well as vintage Mesa Boogie amplifiers and old Marshalls… Dennis spills the beans on the real truth about using nut sauce versus using pencils and graphite… The biggest mistakes guitar players make when it comes to buying and maintaining their guitars and amplifiers, and much more... Subscribe https://www...
Jan 29, 2018•49 min•Ep. 144
How Destiny has managed to leverage her social media clout into not only getting session work, but into getting endorsements from Fender, Boss/Roland, Ernie Ball, and D’Angelico… An almost unbelievable story about how she and her sisters got to record their upcoming EP… And a very cool, candid story about some of the biggest mistakes she’s ever made on stage, and much more... Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://...
Jan 26, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 143
Beau’s journey from rural Kentucky was filled with bumps and bruises along the way. He was kind enough to share some of them with me on this call, along with the focus and attitude he had which allowed him to keep his chin up, and always looking forward. Looking at the glass half-full instead of half-empty… The two biggest mistakes Beau made when he was younger, and the advice he’d give to himself, if he could turn the clock back… Why, “I’ll see you when you get there,” is so cool, and much more...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 142
Joe moved to Los Angeles in 2003 and quickly became part of the LA scene. He has toured, performed and recorded with Robin Thicke, Jennifer Hudson, Backstreet Boys, Nikki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, Fantasia, Sheila E., DW3, Angie Stone, Howard Hewitt, Bobby Brown, The Mary Jane Girls, Dave Koz, Andy Vargas, Jessy J, Ali Woodson, Tevin Campbell, The Game, Macy Gray, Jennifer Holliday, Kid Cudi, Jay Sean, Mohombi, Warren G and ma...
Jan 24, 2018•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 141
OTIS is one of the most popular up and coming American blues rock bands around right now. Today, we got to sit down with founding member, Boone Froggett. Boone revealed that all the band members are concerned with, is “serving the song,” and how this is allowing them to prosper and gain so much popularity, so quickly… Why Boone only plays vintage gear, a cool story about how he found his 1968 Gibson ES-345 in Muscle Shoals, what makes their newest album “Eyes Of The Sun,” so different, and much ...
Jan 23, 2018•44 min•Ep. 140
John co-wrote a platinum-selling Allman Brothers hit, with Dickey Betts, and has been Tim McGraw’s guitar tech for nearly 20 years… Why John enlisted in the Navy to serve in Vietnam, in spite of the fact he’d earned a full soccer scholarship at a 4-year college, back home in New York. And the most important thing he learned in the service, which served him well over his rich music career... Cool stories about hitch-hiking across the country… Playing with Matt Abts (drummer from Gov’t Mule)... wr...
Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 139
Carmen spent most of her time growing up in a very rural town in Italy. Find out how this helped her learn to shred on guitar and why she speaks 4 ¼ languages… Discover how Carmen met Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics when she was 6 years old. And how he ultimately got her playing guitar… You’ll love the story of how Carmen wound up meeting and then playing for Jeff Beck, because it’s “almost like a fairytale.” And if you think this is amazing - her second gig with Jeff was at Madison Square Gard...
Jan 19, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 138
Chris explains, in plain and simple English, the top 3 things a record producer actually does, and doesn’t do… and how this helps bands recording in the studio… Funny story about the kind of musician you never want to deal with in the studio or anywhere else, for that matter, and much more behind the scenes interesting info… Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com to get notified of future episodes
Jan 18, 2018•45 min•Ep. 137
John lead the band for six season on NBC's hit program "Nashville Star" as well as other major television specials. He has also played with Sheryl Crow, Lee Brice, Miranda Lambert, Joe Walsh, Little Big Town, Bret Michaels, Leann Rimes, Chris Young, Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr, Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, Alabama, Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues and many others… John shares a really cool story about how he bluffed his way into his first gig as a band leader, but the actual a...
Jan 17, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 136
Jennifer has been one of the most unique, inspirational and innovative guitarists to come on the scene in the last 30 years. And her continued her desire to learn and create is more present than ever, not only in her new musical projects, but also in her cool side projects she discusses… Jennifer’s a road warrior and you’ll be amazed to hear that her 100 watt amp weights just 3 pounds. Yep, it slides right into her purse… Jennifer played with Jeff Beck for 3 years and she shares a number of cool...
Jan 16, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 135
Series of events that occurred which allowed Scott to connect with Gregg Allman and why Gregg chose Scott to be his lead guitar player… Scott’s experience playing Duane Allman’s original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop… His journey from Ann Arbor, Michigan… to Dearborn & Detroit, Michigan… through Minnesota, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin… before eventually settling in New York City... An amazing story about 9/11 - Scott was living just 2 miles away from the Twin Towers at the time, and m...
Jan 15, 2018•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 134
Paul’s recorded and toured with the following artists: Slash, Vince Gill, Joe Walsh, Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Sonny Landreth, Edgar Winter, Leslie West, Dickey Betts, Rick Derringer, Brian Setzer, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Eric Clapton, Edgar Winter, Derek St. Holmes, Rick Derringer, Joe Perry, Billy Gibbons, Mark Knopfler, Elvin Bishop, Kim Simmonds/Savoy Brown, Steve Vai, Ray Davies, George Lynch, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmy Vivino of Late Night With Conan O'B...
Jan 12, 2018•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 133
Mark shares some great stories about his experience playing with Bruce Springsteen, John Fogarty, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Felix Cavaliere and a whole lot more… Some incredibly valuable lessons Mark learned from his dad, that have allowed him to make smart decisions about, and capitalize on great opportunities in music and in business… Great story about valuable tuition Mark paid early on in his career, and the mistakes and lessons he learned. Great stuff for anyone who deals with people in any ...
Jan 11, 2018•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 132
Great story about how Lance met and eventually became mentored by Billy F. Gibbons from ZZ Top, and the 3 biggest lessons Billy taught Lance… By the time Lance was 20, he’d traveled the world touring many times over. While he gained great musical experience - he also picked up a nasty drug habit which would run him ragged for over 15 years… Lance also shares his story about getting hooked on drugs and his subsequent rehab and recovery, helped out by Musicares… And how the life he lives today bei...
Jan 10, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 131
Ben’s secret gig that’s improved his playing exponentially... Yes, you can play an SG and a Les Paul through Orange amplifiers and be successful in Nashville… The cold reality of being a young musician, and what it really takes to make it, and more... Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com to get notified of future episodes
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 130
Charlie’s journey from a rural Alabama town to playing Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and the Ryman, is very inspiring… Blackberry Smoke has had all the same members in the band for 17 years. The band’s survived loads ofl the ups and downs, playing at one time for an audience of ONE, and through 5 studio and one Live album. Discover their secret to managing conflicts and working together… Charlie talks candidly about getting sober and what made him hit rock bottom, a great story about...
Jan 08, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 129
Lindsey shares her interesting journey about growing up in Prairie Village, Kansas… going to college in Denton, Texas and ultimately moving to Nashville to perform with people like Desmond Child, Tim Reynolds, and Jeff Coffin… It wasn’t a love of music or the instrument, but instead it was her competitive nature that made her pick up a guitar in the first place… A mistake she made in college that most music students will benefit from hearing, and much more... Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar...
Jan 05, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 128
An amazing story about how Frank managed to find his top 3 guitars, including a very rare full hollowbody black Gibson 330-L… Frank’s top three albums (totally not what you’d expect), along with his primary guitar influences (again… probably not what you’re expecting)... Amazingly cool places Frank has traveled… his coffee fetish… some great relationship advice he was given a long time ago, and many more cool stories on this rare and very candid interview... Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar....
Jan 04, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 127
How Frank unexpectedly got the gig playing for Slash, and the incredibly difficult time constraints under which he had to learn and perform the audition songs… Most important lessons Frank has learned about playing guitar… working with others… the business of music… and about life, in general… Frank’s first guitar and how it was “mysteriously lost”... advice he would like to have given his younger self, and much more cool stuff... Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com to get notified of futur...
Jan 03, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 126
Amazing conversation with loads of stuff going on here. For instance, Daniel shares the story of his unlikely meteoric rise... and subsequent painful fall. Along with how he felt at the time, and how me managed to slowly get back up on his feet… along with the valuable lessons he learned from this experience… Organizational system Daniel follows for getting things done so efficiently… Daniel’s weird quirk, which is ultimately a blessing and a curse, and… a lot more... Go to http://www.EveryoneLo...
Jan 02, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 125
Funny story involving Randy, a large hero deli sandwich, Lionel Hampton, and Lionel’s gorgeous new suit… Randy played with the legendary Lou Donaldson Quartet, traveling all over the world for 18 years. Find out how he got the gig - it was a surprise, even for him!... Some raw insight into some of the tuition he paid and what he might have done differently if he knew then, what he knows now. And, much more... Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com to get notified of future episodes...
Jan 01, 2018•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 124
Two important lessons about being in the music business that are relevant to everyone who’s ever dreamed of stepping on stage… What young musicians need to do, to stay relevant… A great definition of happiness, everyone can apply to their life, and more... Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com to get notified of future episodes
Dec 31, 2017•50 min•Ep. 123
Most important thing for a guitarist to have, to differentiate yourself from the competition… #1 Life Lesson learned that’s helped him in his guitar career and everything else, and much more… Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com to get notified of future episodes
Dec 30, 2017•50 min•Ep. 122
Liz moved at least 12 different times during her childhood. Discover the skills she learned from this and how they helped her when she moved to Nashville to be a musician… Liz has a very unusual style of fingerpicking. It sounds great - like there are two guitars playing. She is completely self-taught and learned 100% by ear. Yet, she does have a couple of things she wish she did differently, however… Uncover Liz’s unusual talent (it has to do with a golfing wedge) and a whole lot more, on this ...
Dec 29, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 121
Joe’s relationship with Tommy Emmanuel and how Tommy and Phil Emmanuel became mentors to Joe... Great story of how Joe grew up in very rural Australia, without electricity or warm water for the first 10 years of his life... and how this impacted him as he moved to America and became a professional guitarist… Music’s role and how musicians are perceived in America, vs. in Europe, China, and Japan... The “defining moment” that changed Joe’s life and called him to play guitar… Advantages and disadv...
Dec 28, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 120
Shem has toured and recorded with Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, David Foster, Christopher Cross, Don Felder, Stephen Stills, Tom Jones, Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth and many other artists... Shem grew up in a very musical family. His dad was an arranger in New York City, and his mom was a professional singer. This creativity is what motivated him to become not only an expert bass player, but a multi-instrumentalist, music director, solo tenor opera singer, orchestra conductor, and fiction author...
Dec 27, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 119
