Guitarist and main songwriter for FireHouse, Bill’s released 16 Gold & Platinum records, 7 million sales & loads of top Billboard hits. Bill shares some great stories about the early days of FireHouse, including some of their early struggles and dues they had to pay - both before and long after they became successful Career highs and lows, touring and developing markets in SE Asia, playing AC/DC songs with Brian Johnson, playing with Ted Nugent & Frank Hannon, Steve Morse, great advi...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 409
One of the most well-traveled fingerstyle acoustic guitarists, Peppino has played with Tommy Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Sergio Assad, Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, and more. Originally from Sicily, he also co-wrote a #1 song in Italy Peppino talks about what made him move to America… some tough times he had when he first got here, including all the different kinds of non-music jobs he held, just to make ends meet… feelings of loneliness he encountered as a child because he parents were against him pla...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 408
Sean talks about his 7th LP, Welcome To My Blues, which hit #9 on BIllboard Blues Album charts. What made this record different and how he was pushed to get out of his comfort zone, having a very successful European tour his first time out, finding his voice and gaining confidence in the studio. Cool convo about a great new record from a talented & well-established blues artist: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ I...
Jan 23, 2019•28 min•Ep. 407
Jamie is an incredibly successful side man who’s played w Jean-Luc Ponty (over 40 years), Jon Anderson (from Yes), Chick Corea, Lenny White, Marcus Miller, Manhattan Transfer, Bryan Adams, Eric Burdon… and who’s Berklee classmates were Vinnie Colaiuta, Mike Stern, Al DiMeola, Steve Smith & Bill Frisell. Jamie has written scores for major television shows and has pretty much “seen and heard it all” in the music biz - he even played for John Gotti Jr. and authored a book called Hear The Silenc...
Jan 23, 2019•3 hr 25 min•Ep. 406
A member of one of the top Bollywood groups, and one of the most prolific jingle writers in India, Ehsaan is also the only Indian artist to have an endorsement from Fender, along with a Fender Signature guitar. Ehsaan lost his father at age 6 and the series of events that unfolded as a result, actually wound up having a very positive impact on his life. An incredibly interesting convo, Ehsaan talks about leaving India and attending MI in Hollywood & the cultural differences he met, accidenta...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 405
Ed was the lead guitar player for Monster Magnet from 1992 - 2010, playing on 7LPs and touring the world many times over. He’s also the founder of The Atomic Bitchwax, 9 Chambers, and The Ultra Electric Mega Galactic. Ed’s opened for almost everyone, including Aerosmith, Eddie Van Halen, Metallica, Screaming Trees, Marilyn Manson… he’s played with Warren Haynes, Gregg Allman, Wayne Kramer, Vinny Appice, Jorgen Carlsson and of course, Dave Wyndorf in Monster Magnet Ed shares loads of cool stories...
Jan 18, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 403
Bill started playing professionally at age 14, in the SF Bay area, then moved to Nashville and spent over 30 years as a first-call session player, recording on hundreds of records. He was also part of the house band for TNN’s Music City Tonight & Country Homecoming TV shows. Bill’s played with Alabama, Chet Atkins, David Llen Coe, Ernest Tubb, Glen Campbell, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon, Willie and Hank (both Sr. & Jr.) Bill talks about how he was pretty much forced to join the Navy Reserv...
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 402
Chris is the lead guitarist and co-writer for Beasto Blanco, and also has a successful business licensing his music to corporations, film & TV. Chris talks about growing up in a tiny town in remote Alaska, dealing with personal tragedies, having realistic expectations in the music business, interesting childhood pastimes and more. Very cool and sincere convo, definitely give it a listen: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLoves...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 401
It was Jon’s love of a variety of music that inspired him to play, and to reinvent Americana, by combining conventional bluegrass with groove-oriented alternative and punk. Not content with inventing a new genre, his trio consists of himself on guitar, a violin player, and a drummer - also something you never see in bluegrass Jon’s released 4 trio and 2 solo records and he shares a great lesson he learned about releasing albums… how his audience has changed over time (playing over 150+ shows a y...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 400
Michael has played with Lalah Hathaway, Nina Gordon, Hillary Duff, Reigning Monarchs, Melissa Etheridge & has been a member of Letters to Cleo since 1991. Stories include highs and lows with Letters to Cleo, getting into music licensing, “keeping the lights on,” growing up in a family of 6 children (5 of which were adopted), mistakes he made and lessons learned from them, The NY Mets, Hawaii, benefits of parenting, broken relationships, roast chicken, and more. Very cool, inspiring and real:...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 399
A full band member of Korn, Ray’s played w Steel Panther (6 yeyrsars), David Lee Roth (8 yrs), Jake E Lee (in Wicked Alliance, for 2 yrs), Army of Anyone (2 yrs w/ members of Stone Temple Pilots & Filter), and is currently also a part of KXM (w/ Dug Pinnick & George Lynch), and Jonathan Davis’ solo band (along w Chris Nix & Brian Allen) Ray talks about growing up on a large farm in rural PA, the impact Musician’s Institute had on his career, stories about David Lee Roth, Jake E. Lee ...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 398
Quinton has been the lead guitarist for Darius Rucker for the last 10 years. One of THE best stories of an underdog succeeding, Quention is incredibly transparent in sharing stories about: With one exception, never getting a gig he auditioned for… growing up with a single mom in a very challenging environment (And this is just the tip of the iceberg!), getting sober and his journey through addiction... playing with Brad Paisley & Keith Urban, and meeting many of his personal sports heroes, m...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 397
A full member of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones since 2000, Lawrence is also an LA session player who’s also licensed music for commercials, film and TV. Really relaxed and fun interview, Lawrence shares loads of cool stories about his many moves and why he made them, how he got into licensing music, dealing with a low point in his music career when he first moved to LA, being more positive, and more: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Everyo...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 396
A right hander who plays bass and guitar left-handed (upside down), and drums (righty)... keith was a Virginia flat-picking champion for 8 years in a row. Raised on bluegrass, Keith’s played with Peter Frampton, Tanya Tucker, Trisha Yearwood, Lonestar, Ricky Van Shelton, Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Carter Beauford, Ramsey Lewis, and had a top 20 hit with his own band, Hot Apple Pie Keith shares a cool story how he got the gig with Peter Frampton, opening for Miles Davis, playing with Danny Gatton...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 395
Known as El Twanguero, Diego Garcia has a unique style which blends Spanish guitar, classical, American folk, surf music, flamenco, tango, and fingerpicking. One of the most unique and talented players around, Diego began studying classical guitar in Valencia, Spain, under a student of Segovia Easygoing and happy, Diego talks about leaving Madrid to move to NY, moving back to Spain and eventually landing in LA. Why his parents encouraged him to study guitar as a young child, organizational chall...
Jan 07, 2019•57 min•Ep. 394
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. Justin shares some great stories about how he got his gigs with The Calling, Robin Thicke, P!nk, and The Voice… along with the challenges that came with each particular job. His unlikely guitar heroes… lessons he’s learned… and the one personal quirk he has which most people don’t know about... Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 29 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. David has played with John Mellencamp, Joe Ely, Storyville, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dixie Chicks, Chris Isaak, Robben Ford, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Montgomery Gentry, Ringo Starr, Buddy Guy, John Mayall and more. His songs have been recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, John Mayall, Storyville and others... David explains both the psychology and the process of developi...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 47 min
Sadler lost his dad from alcoholism, at age 18… and on his 21st birthday, his mom died from breast cancer. 10 years later, Sadler is the lead guitarist on a major national tour… he’s won a grammy for Best Americana Album… has released two solo albums, and just produced his first album for another artist… Sadler was kind enough to take us on his journey from beginning to end & talks about how he made this transition and what helped him through the dark days. He also reveals his biggest busine...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 19 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. Jim has played with JJ Cale, Al Anderson, Gillian Welch/David Rawlings, Peter Rowan, Martha Wainwright, Bright Eyes, Teddy Thompson, and Burning Spear to name a few, has earned two Gold records, and has written music for national ads for National Grid, Volkswagen, SBC, Michelin and Jack Daniel’s... One of the most disciplined players I’ve ever met, Jim practices daily - usually arisin...
Jan 01, 2019•1 hr 34 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. 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...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 46 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. Jack shares story after story about how he met and hooked up with The Allman Brothers, Gregg Allman, Lee Roy Parnell, Derek Trucks, Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes, and more… Why Jack plays an $87 Squire Strat, and why you should, too… Jack’s love for jazz and his passion for guitar and music and why without either, he “cannot breathe.” All this and more from a simply amazing player who R...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 21 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. Kenny’s been playing professionally since he was 12 years old, and actually opened up for Tommy Bolin Archives band Zephyr, in Denver. Stories include taking lessons from Bill Frisell, traveling all over the midwest, and ultimately getting hooked up with Marty Stuart - who he's been playing with, for 17 years now. Kenny also talks about Marty’s unusual friendship with Johnny Cash... A...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 50 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. Do NOT listen to today’s show if you are easily offended! Steel Panther is a comedic glam metal band from LA, known for their profane, misogynistic and humorous lyrics. But don’t kid yourself, these guys are excellent, demanding musicians with 5 major label albums… Satchel discusses his Charvel “Satchel” guitars… the deep and personal meaning of his songs, “Gloryhole,” and “I Got What...
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 22 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. Kasim has played bass, keyboards and sang with Todd Rundgren’s Utopia for the last 40 years. He’s recorded 4 solo albums with his own band, and he’s also played on records and toured with Blue Oyster Cult, Meat Loaf, Hall & Oates, Cheap Trick, Patty Smyth, Richie Sambora, Joan Jett, Patti Smith and The New Cars Kasim talks about getting sober 28 years ago, and what his journey int...
Dec 25, 2018•1 hr 25 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of the more popular Everyone Loves Guitar episodes, while Craig is out on vacation. 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 of 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...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Lou played with Keith Whitley, and 10 years each for both Brooks & Dunn and Faith Hill. The son of a truck driver, Lou’s toured all over the world and has experienced both extreme highs and extreme lows, which he shares in this interview. Lou talks about how Keith Whitley’s death impacted him, working with Billy Gibbons, his absolutely crazy first professional touring gig… not putting all your eggs in one basket, best decision he ever made, what he learned about himself when his parents pass...
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 393
Angie toured the UK while still a student at Berklee, and then fast-tracked it to LA. Angie keeps it 100% real, talking about the tremendous highs and low lows she’s experienced… challenges of being a black woman in the music business, how she wound up working with CeeLo Green and David Byrne, growing up in Milwaukee, most important business lessons she learned, almost losing her life in India, getting along with others, and LOADS more cool stuff in this fast-paced very interesting convo: Subscr...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 392
An active touring and session musician in Nashville, Chris has played with Bryan Beller, Jim Brickman, Lee Ann Womack, Lila McCann, Lorrie Morgan, Percy Sledge, Randy Houser, and has been Terri Clark’s lead touring player for the last 10 years. A balanced, optimistic person, Chis talks about a scary heart condition he had to deal with, playing with Percy Sledge, a low point in his career when the phone stopped ringing, positive changes he’s made, toughest decision he had to make, and more Subscr...
Dec 19, 2018•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 391
Jeff talks about his book, which traces his adventures and his rags to riches to rags to redemption story as Sting’s guitarist. He performed 181 concerts in 25 countries on 6 continents, for over 2 million fans. Along the way, Jeff’s had a successful career as a session player in NYC, working with people like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jon Bon Jovi, Chet Atkins, John Patitucci, Sammy Davis Jr. and loads of others. AMAZING stories about Sting, Jeff’s highs and lows, getting sober over 20 yea...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 390
Founding member of The Lemon Trees, Paul spent years playing jazz, until joining a world tour with Oasis in 1997. He’s toured, or worked as producer, mixer or engineer with.... Black Crowes, Oasis, Tom Jones, The Kooks, John Illsleys Band (Dire Straits bassist), The Noisettes, Big Linda, Future Clouds and Radar, Chris Robinson and the New Earth Mud, U.N.K.L.E., Black Car, Moke, Minuteman, Chris Squire, Bechadupa, Kid Galahad, and Claire Martin, Madonna, KT Tunstall, The Finn Brothers, Nerina Pal...
Dec 17, 2018•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 389
