This is an incredibly inspirational interview. Mike talks about working in his father’s meat shop at age 9, in a remote, rural village in Brazil. Then, moving to America and ultimately winding up befriending his guitar heroes and working with them. How he learned to speak English, getting out of his comfort zone, becoming an entrepreneur, staying inspired, becoming more patient & less judgmental. COOL convo with a very sincere guy Born in Brazil, Mike Kerr is a founding member and the guitar...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 616
VERY deep call, Grecco talks about his unconventional childhood growing up in Brazil and his passion for guitar, that shepherded him to America, Setting your intention (IMPORTANT), why “If you make yourself available, work will show up,” Kundalini yoga, Cape Verde & LOADS more really cool, interesting topics Grecco Buratto is a successful LA session player who’s recorded & toured with artists like Sergio Mendes, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, Anastacia, Enrique Iglesias, kd lang, Mandy...
Dec 16, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 615
Robert Goetz was a successful CFO of an international plastics company, but decided to follow his heart and take over his family business, BAM Cases. BAM has been the world’s most innovative instrument case manufacturer for over 40 years, and Robert has really taken the company to the next level over the last 10 years since he’s been in charge. Really cool stories about how the company started and his family’s 150 years in the music industry, inside secrets behind how BAM’s cases are so light an...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 614
Brent talks about becoming proficient as a multi-instrumentalist, getting the gig with Slash, Alice Cooper, Lemmy, Gene Simmons, Mato Nanji… his top 3 musical experiences, career sacrifices he’s made, reinventing himself, moving from Canada to LA, adaptability, Mumbai, Tel-Aviv, impressing others, more Brent Fitz is most well-known for being the current drummer in Slash’s band, Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators - and in the Canadian supergroup, Toque. He’s also played drums, piano and bass wi...
Dec 12, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 613
Chicago jazz artist Henry Johnson has released 7 solo LPs, played and recorded with Ramsey Lewis, Donny Hathaway, Jack McDuff, Tony Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Grover Washington Jr., Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Smith, George Benson, loads of others. Why “How you think” defines all aspects of your playing, and your life. Stories on playing with Jack McDuff, Donny Hathaway (cool), Ramsey Lewis & Dizzy… lessons learned, accepting yourself, hanging w/ George Benson, more: Subscribe https://www.ever...
Dec 11, 2019•2 hr 2 min
A self-taught player, Tara Lynch didn’t get into the music business until she was in her late 40’s, after having a successful business career and raising 2 children. But in the last few years, she recorded an album on her own label, toured all over Europe, recorded and played with top musicians on her album, opened for UFO and performed on the Megadeth Megacruise. Tara talks about how and why she started her career, top 3 things she’s learned so far, doing things her own way, being resilient and...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 612
Michael Manring is one of THE most passionate players I’ve ever met, and in fact, passion is the driving factor in pretty much everything he does. Stories about leaving Berklee early - with their blessing… playing with Henry Kaiser, Michael Hedges, Alex Skolnick… the dark side of touring solo all over the world, the upside of being a misfit, integrity, compassion, responsibility… becoming more accepting, his obsessions, and much more. Incredibly honest interview with a very warm soul. In a world...
Dec 09, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 611
VERY emotional and candid convo, stories about ending his first band and connecting with Switchfoot, his community and professional work, including his efforts at preventing human trafficking… playing to a crowd of 100 and a crowd of 70,000, dealing with difficult family health issues and the maturity and personal growth that came out of this… his cool vintage guitars and amps, how he’s managed to stay grounded and put fame in perspective, being a dad, thrift store shopping, LOADS more cool stuf...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 610
Tony talks about growing up in working class East London without indoor toilets and later on, moving to LA to work with Joni Mitchell. Working w/ David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, Gary Moore, Robin Trower, The Damned & Captain Sensible (Great Story), Jeff Beck, Malcolm McLaren, Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe & others… beating cancer, failing his way to success, shepherd’s pie, Mexican food, and being a dad. REALLY cool call with a genuine guy: London born Tony Phillips was original...
Dec 05, 2019•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 609
Founding member of The Electric Love Hogs, Kelly LeMieux also played with 22 Jacks, Paul Gilbert, Lee Ving, currently plays with Goldfinger & has been with Buckcherry since 2013 Kelly opens up about beating cancer, getting sober, and losing a close family member... in this riveting and emotional interview. Also, his early rocker days… moving to (and from) LA, why he always “goes for it,” biggest life changes he’s made, LOADS more. 110% REAL: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subs...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 51 min
Joe talks about the difficulty of having to leave a couple of situations - one musical, and one family. Working w/ kd lang and Ben Folds Five, getting seriously sick on the road, a very scary message from the Universe that almost cost Joe his career, moving to Nashville from New Jersey, getting married, work ethic, learning to cut yourself some slack, and why everything is an experiment. REALLY cool guy, very warm convo: Joe Pisapia is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter/producer best kno...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 608
Mentoring lessons learned from Bill Withers & Branford Marsalis, highs and lows of working in the music biz, KEEPING TIME, marriage, martial arts, popcorn, comic books, Star Trek, being a better communicator, loads of cool stuff Carl Burnett’s first professional gig was touring with Bill Withers. He produced Larry Carlton & toured or played with Branford Marsalis’ “Buckshot LeFonque,” Larry Graham, Robben Ford, Milli Vanilli, David Sanborn Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/su...
Dec 02, 2019•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 607
Moving from Buffalo to LA at 17, 2 weeks later playing with Iron Butterfly opening for Leslie West, Grand Funk Railroad and Savoy Brown… getting the gig with Lita Ford and touring the world as her MD for 2 years, playing with Jack Casady, putting together his trio and why he continues putting out original music, bouncing back from a life-threatening illness, doing unto others, stress & more. GREAT guy, very open conversation: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook:...
Nov 29, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 606
Amy talks about writing for her own solo project vs. writing for Indigo Girls… relationships and working through differences… racism, rednecks & reality… some dark points in her life and how she got through them… depression, anxiety, death, and childbirth… As a member of the Indigo Girls and as a solo artist, Amy’s had multiple successful careers. She also runs a record label, is a mom, and has her hands very full Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www...
Nov 28, 2019•44 min•Ep. 605
What a story - originally from the small border town of Yuma, AZ… Eugene has been Dwight Yoakam’s lead guitarist since 2012, and has performed in some of the most well-known arenas world-wide An incredibly sincere guy, Eugene talks about the challenges and limitations of growing up in Yuma… discipline, responsibility, making connections… some lonely times on the road and how he coped with them, getting married, being assertive, why it’s OK to not know everything, and more. Really cool convo with...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 59 min
Craig Ross was signed to MCA at 18, and opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan & INXS. In 1991, Lenny Kravitz hired him to play guitar and over the last 30 years, Craig has toured and recorded on every LK album since. Craig’s also co-written & played all the guitars on Are You Gonna Go My Way, as well as several other LK hits Craig talks about getting the gig with Lenny, playing in front of Jimmy Page, Buddy Guy & Jeff Beck… playing with Eric Clapton, BB King & Aretha Franklin, divorce, h...
Nov 26, 2019•54 min•Ep. 604
Great stories here of seeing Jeff Beck (Truth era), 10 Years After, Delaney & Bonnie (w/ Eric Clapton), Billy Preston in concert at the Fillmore West… playing with BB King at 14… going from sleeping in his car to working with top artists like David Foster, Smokey Robinson, Boz Scaggs, Rita Coolidge… co-writing a Chicago hit, some dark days for him during the 80’s, discipline, kindness, 3rd time’s a charm, and more: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReb...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 603
Gregg Bissonette’s played with David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Don Henley, Carlos Santana, Jeff Lynne & ELO, Steve Vai, Ty Tabor, Andy Summers, Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale, Steve Stevens, Gary Hoey, Ritchie Kotzen, Andy Summers, Brian Setzer, Tab Benoit, Larry Carlton, loads of others. Also on MANY TV and movie soundtracks Stories about playing with Ringo Starr, DLR, Santana, Lyle Workman… his 3 top musical experiences, a gig that was initially out of his comfort z...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 602
Today, the tables are turned and I was interviewed as a guest on “Making it With Terry Wollman.” I talk about what prompted me to start Everyone Loves Guitar, the origins of “Happiness is a choice” (and who I really say it for), why “It takes a lifetime to do something and how it also takes a minute to do something”... the top traits successful guitarists have in common, when a 50% success rate is OK, the danger of having expectations, basic marketing information for musicians and artists, NOT w...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 601
Within a week after joining the Pumpkins, Jeff Schroeder went from playing small clubs to standing in front of 70,000 fans. Jeff opens up about loads of interesting stuff: How he handled financial tough times, his actual practice routine, a renewed spiritual connection to guitar and how this came about… Best decision he’s ever made, a difficult decision he had to make, forgiving yourself, giving yourself the same benefit of the doubt you might easily extend to others. GREAT conversation, really ...
Nov 20, 2019•2 hr 15 min
No matter what - stick around for the end of this to see Tom’s “Emmy-winning performance.” Tom talks about getting cancer (twice) and his recovery... moving to Nashville and the focus which helped him succeed… lessons learned from Leon Russell & Vince, taking Sonny Landreth’s place, being a maverick, playing with Vince Gill & Sting, his latest record, Elevator Man , helping underprivileged kids in his neighborhood, why “third time was NOT a charm” and more. TOTALLY cool guy, great convo,...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 600
Born in Austria, Alex Machacek moved to America in 2004. He knew ONE person here and turned this into a very productive career… releasing 6 solo LPs and playing as a sideman for people like John Wetton, Tony Levin, Eddie Jobson, Gary Husband and more. Very cool stories about Alex’s parents who were refugees escaping communism, cultural differences between America & Austria... working with Terry Bozio, Gary Husband & John Wetton...working at MI, following his heart, persistence, insecurit...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 599
Nick van Delft is the founder, lead guitarist and vocalist of the amazing psychedelic blues rock band Zodiac, and guitar player of the year in Germany. Zodiac has released 5 studio & 1 live LP since 2010. Nick opens up about how and why he started Zodiac, some of their biggest hits, why the band broke up (and how they recently got back together), moving and being in 14 different schools as a kid… his old Gibson LP Custom, his pedal board… why right now is the happiest time in his life and to...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 598
Rex talks about getting into guitar at age 6, meeting Eric Johnson, Dann Huff, Phil Keaggy, Bon Jovi, Jerry Reed, Randy Bachman & Vince Gill… his personal faith and how it’s influenced his life, building boundaries for better self-care, realizing the trap of “being liked,” as a performer, BBQ in his backyard, granite, and more. VERY honest: Multi-instrumentalist Rex Paul Schnelle is an incredible artist who’s released 4 LPs with guests Eric Johnson, Dann Huff, and Phil Keaggy… he also has an...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 597
Gus played the biggest stages worldwide, between 2009 - 2017 as a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band, and played on Ozzy’s album Scream. He’s also the founder of Firewind, releasing 8 LPs and touring around the world with the band, and has also released 3 solo LPs An incredibly grounded person, Gus talks candidly about playing with Ozzy (and a funny Ozzy story), why he prefers living in Greece, why he left Berklee, his top 3 musical experiences, his signature Jackson guitar & Blackstar amp, Tony...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 45 min
Lead guitarist from Dopapod just released his first solo LP and talks about how it came together. Challenges of writing the music and then having the courage to put it out, biggest lessons learned, NOT having to write a certain way, some controversial subjects in his songs, dealing with self-doubt and personal challenges in his lyrics, and loads of other cool stuff. Extremely talented band member, sideman, and now artist: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https:/...
Nov 12, 2019•58 min•Ep. 596
One of the most focused and committed professionals I’ve met, Joshua has achieved quite a lot in a very short time. At 16, he connected with legendary producer Johnny Sandlin and became his studio “go to” guitarist (great story behind this)... playing his first professional touring gig in front of 15,000 people in Japan… his killer work ethic, the upside and downside of being tough on yourself, dealing with a long-term illness and making it work, “forcing” yourself to grow and adapt, and loads m...
Nov 11, 2019•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 595
Signed by 2 major labels as a band member earlier on, Dudley started his career playing in Seattle and had great success. Unfortunately, band and label problems caused things to not work out. Instead, Dudley picked himself up and started his own blues trio. 7 Solo LPs later, he’s successfully toured around the world and currently has the #2 Blues Rock single, “Give Me A Song” Great conversation about early disappointments and why they all worked out… starting his own band, the making of his most...
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 594
Multi-instrumentalist Ross James has been a staple in the Phil Lesh / Terrapin camp since 2012. He’s shared the stage with players like Warren Haynes, Phil, Bob Weir, John Scofield, Dave Schools, Stanley Jordan, John Mayer & others Starting at the bottom, opportunities always seemed to find Ross - and he seemed to find them, as well. Playing with Warren Haynes, Nicki Bluhm, Phil Lesh, John Scofield… getting involved with youth music programs, losing his mom at a young age and what he learned...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 593
Ace has been the lead guitarist with Faster Pussycat since 2010, plays with LA Guns, and cut his teeth in the LA punk scene with bands like Cheap Sex, Murphy’s Law, The Gunfight & US Bombs… as well as Charlie & The Valentine Killers & Shanti Wintergate Ace had some early struggles and worked his ass off, believing in himself enough to make it through homelessness and other struggles. Today, he’s an in-demand player with multiple projects going on at once - and is usually the music di...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 45 min
