Growing up in New York in the late 60’s & early 70’s, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, Arthur Brown, Steve Morse, Jeff Beck, Jackson Browne, Johnny WInter… getting the gig with Dickey Betts and stories from 12 years on the road with him - including getting pulled over by the cops with Dickey on his first night of the tour… his vintage strat and loads of other interesting stuff: Andy Aledort has been contributing to the international music scene for 35 years, working as a journalist, instructor and...
Mar 12, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 657
Great stories about working with Keith Emerson, Glenn Hughes, Edgar Winter, Derek Smalls, & Robbie Krieger. Making of his latest LP, Celluloid Debris, and an inspiring story about one of the songs… Tiny Tim, Star Trek, 35 years of marriage & his $27,000 1964 Gibson Firebird, Tae Kwan Do, Marvel comics, loads more cool stuff A sideman who’s played with Kevin Gilbert, Toy Matinee, Ronnie Montrose, Robbie Krieger and others… he’s also released 3 solo LPs and played on & scored loads of ...
Mar 11, 2020•2 hr 4 min
Moving from Israel to NYC and then to Nashville, and the challenges of adjusting to the cultural differences of each… working with Genesis, Chris Cornell, Tom Bukovac, Alana Davis… growing up in Israel, giving 100%, acceptance and being yourself. Great guy, very sincere Nir Z is a 2-time winner of the Nashville Music Row drummer of the year award, and a successful lifetime session player in Israel, New York, and Nashville. He’s played or toured with John Mayer, Chris Cornell, Genesis, John Oates...
Mar 10, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 656
Using guitar to overcome shyness, moving from a small town in Washington state to NYC, performing well under pressure and the benefit of working with mentors… working with Stanley Turrentine, John Zorn, Steve Coleman… dealing with divorce and some other low points, cooking, being of service to others, self-care, and why his pastry game is pretty good. Great work ethic, passionate musician. Miles Okazaki is a NYC based guitarist whose main focus is on rhythmic concepts for improvisation, composit...
Mar 09, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 655
Stories about playing with Morrissey, Adam Ant, David Bowie, Joan Armatrading, working with Mick Ronson, some great lessons for musicians, fave amps & axes, childhood memories, spreading himself too thin, and more. Super cool guy, incredibly humble Boz Boorer is an English guitarist, multi-instrumentalist & producer most well known for his work as co-writer, guitarist and musical director with Morrissey (since 1992). He’s also a solo artist (5 LPs), founder of The Polecats, and has been ...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 654
Sacrifices Dan made to learn how to play, entertain, and be an artist… backstories to a number of his albums and tracks, dealing with anxiety and how music and guitar opened a flood of new opportunities, the danger of defining yourself by whatever it is you do, Awaken The Giant Within… deep geekery on Dan’s strats, pedals, amps, speakers, and more, honoring his commitments, joys & challenges of being a dad, tough decisions he had to make & more. 100% REAL, great guy with a positive attit...
Mar 05, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 653
In a career that’s spanned 50+ years, Barry has played, toured or recorded with John Lee Hooker, Allman Brothers, Eric Johnson, Gov’t Mule, Eric Clapton, Les Paul, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Derek Trucks, Jimmy Herring, Steve Morse, Roy Buchanan, Sonny Landreth, Lee Ritenour, Stanley Jordan, Vivian Campbell, Rik Emmett & others Tons of stories about playing with John Lee Hooker (his first gig), Buddy Miles, Eric Johnson, Greg Allman, Clapton, Derek Trucks flipping baseball cards at age 12, Roy Buchanan...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Great stories about working with Michael Schenker, Edgar Winter, Carmine Appice, Tony Franklin, Nikki Six, Leon Russel, Rick Derringer, David Lee Roth (after Vai), Graham Nash, Frankie Miller, Lita Ford… his vintage Gibson Les Pauls… why he became disinterested in music and taught race car driving for a while… touring at 16, the day he quit drinking and got sober. Super cool guy, very candid: A successful side man and now band leader, Mitch has played with Michael Schenker, Aerosmith, Edgar Wint...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 652
Tons of cool stories about growing up in rural Arkansas in an economically difficult situation, moving to South Florida and developing survival skills along the way… Being a band leader vs. being a side man, how JP put his last LP together from scratch, in 5 days (Let Go Of The Reins, which debuted at #7 on Blues Charts)... feeling overwhelmed and having to handle negative repercussions in a very real and dramatic way.elf-awareness, humility, The Netherlands & New Orleans, model trains, shar...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 651
How Rik got started in the music business, Triumph’s first gig, a scary record company transaction and why Rik ultimately left Triumph - and a moving story behind why the band members made up, years later… playing the US Festival (250,000 people), playing with George Benson, Steve Morse, Steve Vai… favorite songs he wrote, best decision he ever made, mellowing, and what happens when you get 8 free guitar lessons. Really cool and very sincere guy, first class all the way: Rick was the guitarist, ...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 650
This one’s emotional: Paul’s first recording as a session player was with Lenny White, and the stories only get better from here: Working with George Benson, Patrice Rushen, Wah Wah Watson, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, BB King, Billy Preston, Stan Getz, Aretha Franklin, Joe Williams, Ray Parker Jr., Whitney Houston, Arturo Sandoval… Paul’s top 3 sessions & top 3 live performances, growing up in South Central LA and the incredible support and sacrifices his paren...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 649
Tons of cool stories here, about working with John Mellencamp & lessons learned, playing with Al Pacino, Elton John, partying with Slash, playing with Tony Iommi, Bon Jovi, Don Was, John Fogerty… his intense work ethic and the origins of it… how he became a “Navy Seal” in classical music at Indiana University… following his heart and not his head, divorce, Vic Firth, Leonard Bernstein’s love, LOADS more cool stuff: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://Musi...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 49 min
How the Kings of Frog Island came together... Mark’s psychology behind, and approach to songwriting, song structure, and how he creates long musical climaxes… backstory of the bands most popular songs, some nerdy guitar stuff, why he wouldn’t be a good paramedic (funny), his very supportive and encouraging parents and how this impacted him… plus, loads of practical ideas on how to make your music, your recording, or anything you do, more creative. Really cool, very interesting and upbeat, lots o...
Feb 25, 2020•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 648
Breaking into the session scene in Madrid at a young age, touring throughout Spain at 16, why he always plays Fender Strats, how he developed his incredible right-hand technique, being a dad, running, trying to find balance between work and play, and his changing priorities over time. Incredible player, very humble Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support A top session player in Spain, Jose...
Feb 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 645
GREAT stories: Leaving Canada and the work/VISA balancing act, opening for Nirvana, getting the gig with Yngwie, Schenker & B’z… growing up in a dysfunctional childhood environment, top 3 personal development takeaways. 100% REAL & RAW: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Drummer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Shane played with Japanese pop legacy B’z for 18 years, ...
Feb 19, 2020•2 hr 11 min
Moving to LA and working his way up, working with Billy Preston, Stevie Wonder, John Patitucci, Elton John & Leon Russell… overcoming a terrible family tragedy… his first written song winning a Grammy for Smokey Robinson, moving to Nashville, having the confidence to do music, the drive for his work ethic, fame vs. desire to make music - and the difference in long-term personal growth, “The Great Disappearing Act,” and why Lou’s “Still trying to figure it all out.” Total first class act, in ...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 644
How he started a successful music video and promotion company out of college, moving to Nashville from NYC, working with Judy Collins, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Bela Fleck, Feist… accomplishment vs. impostor syndrome, setting boundaries, balancing work and family time, and more. Pay attention, you’ll definitely be hearing Dan Knobler’s name, again and again - he’s a bright, hardworking producer with a very promising future Dan Knobler is a producer, engineer, mixer and guitarist in Nashville...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 643
Working with Bryan Ferry, The Brecker Brothers, Paul McCartney, Phil Ramone, John McLaughlin, Narada Michael Walden, Pete Townshend, Mark Knopfler, Eddie Van Halen, Yoko Ono & the Plastic Ono Band, Eddie Van Halen, Will Lee, Phil Manzanera, Mick Jagger, Grace Slick, Paul Shaffer, Gladys Knight… playing more thoughtfully, being in the moment, tons more Neil Jason is a professional bassist, producer & composer. Over the last 40 years, in addition to the above, he’s also toured or recorded ...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 642
VERY intense convo about how Darran worked tirelessly on getting the band launched, including booking ALL their early gigs across Europe... dealing with depression and coming to terms with how to remediate it… being more self-reflective, a tragedy and a friend who made Darran start questioning things, dealing with perfectionism, loyalty, and loads of other interesting bits and pieces. Lovely guy, very genuine: Darran Charles is the lead singer, writer, founding member and guitarist for Godsticks...
Feb 13, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 641
Moving to San Francisco & taking guitar lessons from Jerry Garcia, getting connected with Sammy Hagar and Tom Scholz, playing in front of 80,000 people, seeing Hendrix, The Doors, Cream… not getting involved in the drug scene, photography & becoming more flexible Gary Pihl played w/ Sammy Hagar for 8 years, has been in Boston for close to 40 years, and Alliance for over 30 years. In fact, he’s one of the most steady guys around - he’s even been with his wife for 53 years! Support this Sh...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Early days at the Gilman club, becoming an expert at making music videos, being a strange kid with cool parents… dealing with a close friend committing suicide at a young age, and then again, later on… his cool vintage guitars, what he does when the chips are down, exiting a long-term relationship and the (positive) consequences from this, being more trusting, loads more. Heartfelt convo with a very talented songwriter, guitarist and video producer Deren Ney co-founded and played lead guitar for...
Feb 11, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 640
In the trenches: how he got the gig and cool stories about Seals & Crofts, Eddie Money, Donna Summer, John Denver, Dolly Parton, John Fogerty, Supertramp… having the foresight to see the landscape changing and making a career (and life) adjustment, music biz highs and lows, accepting life with no expectations of others, getting balance, EST, and figuring out how to make it all work. TONS of energy, great enthusiasm! Currently an assistant professor at Berklee, Marty Walsh is a veteran LA Ses...
Feb 10, 2020•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 639
OMG Stories for days here! His first trip to the studio at age 14, playing with Wendy & Lisa, Doyle Bramhall II, Meshell Ndegeocello, Greg Leisz, Abe Laboriel Jr., Joe Henry, Billy Preston, George Clinton… working with producers Trevor Horn & Craig Street, top 3 musical experiences, getting through low points in life, his calming nature, parents’ influence, discipline, acceptance and more. TOTALLY cool guy, great vibe: Chris’ grandparents ran an after hours club in Chicago, where folks l...
Feb 07, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 638
Jeremy talks about realizing he had to go beyond his preconceived notions of what musical success was, to continue being successful. Paying attention to the business part of the music business, overcoming divorce and diabetes, Japan, motherly love & more. Very cool! Jeremy Asbrock spent 15 years playing with The Shazam, recording successfully at Abbey Road Studios… he later spent over 2 years touring as one of Gene Simmons’ guitar players and is now on tour with Ace Frehley. He also maintain...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 637
On this Chan Kinchla Interview: A founding member of Blues Traveler, Chan started the band with John Popper and Bobby Sheehan when they were 16 years old. GREAT stories about getting started & playing in every crappy dive bar in the Lower East Side of NYC… dealing with the mob… getting signed and then touring relentlessly in a van, crossing the country for 3 years… trading licks with Santana, selling out Madison Square Garden… gaming, Miami, Yucatan peninsula, Avenue A… LOADS of fun! Discove...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Loads of interesting stories about Bill working his way “behind the glass”... funny stories about connecting and working with Cyndi Lauper, The Hooters, The Fixx, Roger Waters… the making of Time After Time, playing with Allen Toussaint, his 44-year marriage, fencing, his unusual influence for “doing what you like,” being more accepting, and lots more. Really cool, bright guy: Bill Wittman is a producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter whose credits include multi-platinum debut LPs from...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 636
Jacob Petersen came here from Denmark and has had quite an amazing journey. From living in a literal “roach motel” to working in Guitar Center and picking up dog crap… to traveling around the world playing with Steve Miller for the last 10 years Great stories about growing up in a theatrical family in Denmark, a serious health condition which prompted him to move to America… hilarious NYC story, which includes pimps, hookers and bouncers… dealing with depression, anxiety, therapy and coping skil...
Feb 03, 2020•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 635
Buzz talks about losing his mom at a young age and the change in perspective this gave him… how he got connected with Shanana, Lee Rocker, and Brian Setzer… living the rock and roll lifestyle and then turning things around… his cool Gretsch guitars, yoga veganism, more. VERY cool conversation: Buzz Campbell is the founder of popular rockabilly band Hot Rod Lincoln. He has also been a sideman with Shanana... and Lee Rocker’s guitarist since 2004 - he was the person who encouraged Lee to do his st...
Jan 31, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 634
Really enthusiastic conversation about the serendipity of how Sean started playing guitar… a trip to London that changed his life, getting into audio engineering, learning to lead and collaborate, surviving an “empty room” tour and being thrilled to do it, the joy of making music, fishing, learning “We’re all the same,” and where his great work ethic came from. Super cool! Sean McVay is the guitarist and founder of King Buffalo, an awesome psychedelic hard rock band that’s released 2 LPs & 2...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 633
Paul Pigat, one of the top pickers in Canada, is back with us again - this time, to talk about his latest album, The Game. Paul reveals why he started singing… the backstory to some of the album’s tracks… some of his other projects and the cool guitars he used on this record. LOADS of fun, as always: Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www....
Jan 29, 2020•24 min
