For 30 years John’s toured, played and recorded with some of the most successful regional, national, and international country acts. He’s also one of the 2 people Redd Volkaert will allow to sub for him, at Redd’s standing Continental Club gig. John opens up and talks about playing the national anthem at the recent American League Championship game in Houston, moving between Texas and Nashville… playing with Pat Green, Chris Cagle, Cory Morrow, David Kersh and Les Paul… getting sober, dealing wi...
Nov 05, 2019•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 592
Founder, guitarist, main songwriter and lead singer of The Pineapple Thief opens up about loads of cool stuff: Starting The Pineapple Thief & the maturing of the band over the years, mixing friends and music and what happens when it doesn’t work, top live gigs TPT has played, best decision he’s ever made, loads more cool stuff The Pineapple Thief is one of the most successful and well-respected prog bands in England, with 12 studio and 6 live LPs since 1999. Bruce’s second solo LP, All This ...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 591
A master of improv for over 4 decades, Steve was hanging out with the Grateful Dead, Jorma Kaukonen and other Bay area players back in the day. Since then, he’s released 9 solo LPs and was once touted by Jerry Garcia as his “favorite unknown guitar player.” Steve opens up about moving back and forth from PA to Northern California, playing with Jerry Garcia, Jorma Kaukonen & The Allman Brothers... personal challenges including the loss of his father, a devastating injury to his strumming hand...
Nov 01, 2019•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 590
19 year-old Latie Elton went from wearing stilettos while working at Jack LaLanne’s Spa to becoming Senior Vice President of Music at Dreamworks. She developed the feature film music department from the ground up, co-produced (with Hans Zimmer) songs on an Oscar-winning movie, was co-exective producer of a Diana Ross CD, and served as Artistic Director of Music for 7 DreamWorks animated features Inside secrets here for anyone who’s ever wanted to know the inner workings of a record label, includ...
Oct 31, 2019•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 589
Slash’s bassist/vocalist since 2010, Todd is also the guitarist/frontman of the legendary Canadian group The Age of Electric & has a successful solo career as well. He’s also shared the stage with Alice Cooper, Duff Mckagan, Adam Levine, Fergie, Bill Murray, Sammy Hagar, Sylvain Sylvain & others Todd on being balanced, interacting with the audience, playing with Lemmy, playing at Download Festival in the UK, relationships lost and other “tuition” you pay for success… toughest decision he...
Oct 30, 2019•2 hr 17 min
One of the most successful, currently active session players out of Nashville, in the last few years alone, Brian’s recorded with Chris Shiflett, A Star is Born soundtrack, Robben Ford (also toured), Terri Clark, Shooter Jennings, Beth Hart, Keb’ Mo’, Jamey Johnson. He is also a member of Jonathan Davis’ (Korn) solo band Brian and Wes Little just dropped their own solo LP, Crazy People Dance Party and it’s really cool. Brian talks about what prompted him to finally do a solo LP, biggest differen...
Oct 29, 2019•42 min•Ep. 588
The youngest of 7 brothers (all musicians), Vail’s a first-call LA Session bassist who’s toured the world with Kenny G (33 years) & played or toured with Frank Gambale, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Nicks, Keb’ Mo’, George Benson, Michael Bolton, MC Hammer, Steve Perry, Christopher Cross, Edgar Winter, Carmine Appice and many others Great convo about Vail’s musical family which goes back 4 generations, playing with George Benson, Kenny G, MC Hammer, Young MC, playing on Arsenio Hall, recording with...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 587
Brent shares the story behind his move to Nashville, and the alternative misery he would face if he didn’t move... working with Chet Atkins, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Glen Campbell, Nancy Sinatra… his favorite music to play, 5 things responsible for his success as a studio musician, strangest (and funniest) sessions he’s been on, sacrifices he made to succeed, toughest decision he’s had to make, overcoming shyness. VERY COOL convo w one of the most respected players in Nashville’s...
Oct 25, 2019•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 586
3-time International Bluegrass Music Association Guitar Player of The Year award winner, David has been playing bluegrass since he was a kid. First, with his father Lamar - who was a member of “Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys,” and later as a solo artist who’s recorded on 15 LPs. David was a member of Psychograss and is the founder of The Helen Highwater String Band David talks about playing with Clarence and Roland White, why he left Rounder Records... why, after all these years, he finally starte...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 585
Only 30 years old, JJN’s opened for Derek Trucks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, UFO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Walter Trout, Glenn Hughes, Saxon & more. Jared spills the beans on leaving Berklee, moving to LA and entering Musicians Institute, the importance of following through on commitments to yourself… the unexpected way he wound up getting a signature guitar, 3 experiences that changed his life, toughest decision he’s made, and loads more. VERY cool convo: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesgu...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 41 min
First fascinated by hard rock, glam and then punk… Leigh talks about how he got into playing, seeing Rory Gallagher live, how he overcame shyness and insecurity… taking care of his mother who had ailing health issues, for quite some time. Becoming the guitar player of one of the bands he used to see in concert, as a kid… integrity and what it really means, positive and negative influences that helped him, righteous indignation and loads more cool stuff. Really honest and sincere convo: Subscribe...
Oct 22, 2019•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 584
Reggie started playing at 11 and gigging professionally shortly after. He has toured or recorded with Seal, Eros Ramazzotti, Babyface, Queen Latifah, Billy Childs, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Bette Midler, George Duke, Whitney Houston, Stanley Clarke, David Lynch, John Mellencamp, Warren Zevon, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner, Tiziano Ferro, Boyz II Men, Johnny Hallyday, Freeflight, and many others. This guy is totally cool, and had tons of great stories: Studying with Kim Clarke, living on his ...
Oct 21, 2019•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 583
For over 25 years, vocalist, producer, engineer, songwriter and world-class guitarist Ron Thal has been playing music and touring all over the world. He’s played with Asia (currently lead singer and guitarist), Sons of Apollo, Art of Anarchy, Guns N’ Roses, and has released 10 solo LP’s fronting his own band. He’s also an Adjunct Professor @ SUNY Purchase College, and is involved in a number of charitable and civil causes using music to unite and uplift Ron opens up about his intense work ethic,...
Oct 18, 2019•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 582
Brazilian born Artur Menezes is one of the most talented up-and-coming blues players on the scene. Interviewed a week before he was set to play Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival in Dallas, Artur talks about: Moving from his hometown of Fortaleza to Sao Paolo… and then moving to the states & the challenges in learning a new language and adapting to a new culture Where his work ethic and pride of ownership came from, burgers, his TedX speech on following your dreams, his parents support and i...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 581
Great stories about Def Leppard, playing with Richie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker… Getting sober 32 years ago and what the trigger was… drinking $20,000 worth of coffee… putting Delta Deep (one of Phil’s side projects) together… his top 3 musical experiences, favorite guitarists he’s played with… biggest life lesson he’s learned (which has helped keep him very grounded), toughest thing he’s had to do, and much more. INCREDIBLY cool! Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscr...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 43 min
Founding member of The Mother Hips, Greg talks about the chemistry of the band and how they’ve managed to work together this long, the band’s 2003 hiatus and how he responded, getting sober and paying it forward, early mistakes made with The Hips first record label, responding instead of reacting, toughest decision he’s had to make, and more. Very open and cool convo: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 580
Hershel’s been Chris Isaak’s lead guitar player since 1995, playing on 12 LPs, touring the world, and appearing as a cast member on The Chris Isaak Show. Hershel’s also played with Art Alexakis, Junior Brown, James Burton, Mark Ford, Warren Haynes, Joe Pass, Bonnie Raitt, Richie Sambora, Joe Walsh and LOADS of other artists Getting the gig with Chris and how it almost didn’t happen, GREAT conversation about getting sober and some really amazing advice about asking for help, experiences playing w...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 579
Frank’s early experimentation with LSD led him to picking up the guitar and becoming a guitar hero, but it wasn’t without a price. One of the most often overlooked guitar players out there, who’s anti-establishment mindset caused industry experts to turn, this was an amazing conversation where we discussed everything, including: Why he walked away from $250,000 and his contract with Columbia Records... details of Frank’s LSD experimentation, and how guitar was the bridge from his post-LSD dream-...
Oct 11, 2019•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 578
Lead guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and founding member of Elder, one of the best psychedelic blues rock bands out there. Nick talks about moving all over the states as a kid - and then all over the world later on, as an adult, and how this impacted his life. Following his heart and not worrying about what others want you to do is the best thing, and how he came to this decision, finding love on tour, his cool guitars and amps, finding meaning and purpose in your life, and more. Very talented m...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 577
Steve opens up like never before: On working with Frank Zappa, following his bliss and how this has governed his decision-making, first and foremost… top 3 music experiences… the personal backstory to his song, Junkie… dealing with alcoholism… a pretty unique insight into forgiveness… Yogi Bear, Tom Waits, best decision he ever made… getting out of a depression… some of his biggest financial wins, The Illusion of Time, and so much more. This was an incredibly candid and deep discussion, one of m...
Oct 09, 2019•2 hr 10 min
International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion opens up about suicide and how it impacted her life, unexpected benefits of winning guitar contests, personal growth that came out of stressful events she had to deal with, her cool guitars, best decision she ever made, The Power of Now, why you are not what you do, and more cool stuff: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 576
A lifelong session player, Chris also had a Top 20 solo hit and finished 2nd to John McLaughlin for best jazz guitarist in the UK. Chris has played or recorded with Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Dave Davies, Bryan Ferry, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Nick Mason, Cozy Powell, Dee Dee Ramone, Rodriguez, Tom Waits… produced the Sex Pistols first demos, and contributed to dozens of top movie soundtracks Chris shares on opening for The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park (Mick Taylor’s first concert), recording w...
Oct 07, 2019•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 575
Daryl has been with Genesis since 1977, and with Phil Collins since he started his solo career in the early 80’s. He’s also played and toured with Jean Luc Ponty, released 9 solo LPs of his own, and recorded on records by Joan Armatrading, George Duke (1st LP he played on!), Philip Bailey, Peter Frampton and others Daryl talks about how he got his first big break (with Ponty), the series of random events that led him to working with George Duke and ultimately Genesis. Playing for 500,000 people ...
Oct 04, 2019•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 574
Currently touring for the last 10 years with Steve Earle, also playing in his solo project The Mastersons - along with his wife Eleanor Whitmore, Chris has also toured or recorded with Steve Earle, Jack Ingram, Son Volt, Shooter Jennings, Amy Helm/Levon Helm, Hank Williams III, Reckless Kelly, Tanya Tucker & many others Some great stories about moving to LA, getting sober and what 20 years in recovery has given him, what it’s like working with his wife pretty much 24/7… how he got hooked up ...
Oct 03, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 573
Kevin’s been a successful sideman and session player for the last 20 years, starting in Nashville and now in LA. He shares some tough decisions he made about leaving bands… why he prefers being a session player, his family, turning difficult childhood circumstances into positives… best decision he ever made, cool guitar collection, being nice to people, bacon, more. Great guy, very candid: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGu...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr
Ziggy Marley’s guitar player for years, Adam is also part of Vida Blue, a supergroup with Adam on guitar, Page McConnell from Phish on keys and vocals, Oteil Burbridge on bass, and Russell Batiste on drums. Vida Blue just released their 3rd record, Crossing Lines, and WOW, it’s an amazing record - beautiful songs with great melodies, trippy jams, amazing playing, and 100% tight grooves. Adam talks about the difference in working as a side man and being a band member, and the (sometimes) very big...
Oct 01, 2019•58 min•Ep. 572
25 years ago, Billy Morrison was living on the streets, addicted to heroin. Since then, he’s played or recorded with The Cult, Camp Freddy, Royal Machines, Ozzy Osbourne, Steven Tyler, Slash, Robbie Williams, Lou Reed, Ronnie Wood, Jerry Cantrell, Dave Navarro, and has been a member of Billy Idol’s band since 2010. He’s also a successful actor and contemporary painter whose works have been showcased in art galleries Great stories about Billy getting sober and what prompted him to get clean in th...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 571
A successful lifetime sideman who’s played with David Bowie, John Lennon, Tim Curry, David Coverdale, Robert Smith, Ian Hunter, The NY Dolls, Glen Matlock, Lorde and others… Earl’s also released 7 solo LPs, and 2 LPs as part of Phantom, Rocker & Slick. Earl also acted in and narrated the documentary Rock ‘n Roll Guns for Hire VERY deep convo, Earl talks about the philosophy behind his success as a side man, and how he developed this... Michael Kamen and how he mentored Earl, how he hooked up...
Sep 27, 2019•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 570
Lead guitarist and founder of Sugarcult talks about the extremes of his career, “flunking upwards,” making yourself irreplaceable, starting a family, getting to play vs. having to play, his biggest changes, having kids and more: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 569
Christian is the guitar player for The Quill - one of the best hard rock psychedelic blues bands around. He also is the singer and lead guitar player for Circus Prutz, a cool blues rock and boogie band that just released their 2nd full-length LP, White Jazz - Black Magic Christian talks about how the band came together, the unplanned success they’ve experienced, their recording and writing process… some of my favorite tracks off the new album, and whether or not they will be coming to the US to ...
Sep 25, 2019•32 min•Ep. 568
