An absolutely amazing success story that started with Joe’s wife asking him “What’s going on here?” Also, why every gig is “the same,” and the story of how Joe got the gig with Robin Thicke - unbelievable hurdles he had to overcome, and much more. Great success stories from an incredible player and an incredibly genuine person… 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...
Aug 27, 2020•2 hr 2 min
On this Steve Mackey Interview: Culture shock of moving from rural West Virginia to Berklee in Boston, hilarious story of a failed audition with rocker Mike Ness (Social Distortion), some low points in between gigs, figuring out how to make it in the Nashville session scene, playing with Peter Frampton, Lee Roy Parnell, The Wallflowers… golf without walking, family, being a dad, and why it’s all compound interest. TONS of Laughs here, great vibe and lots of energy: A first-call session bassist i...
Aug 26, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 725
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 played with Jeff Beck for 3 years and shares some great stories about Jeff, and a unique story about Michael Jackson about their performance at Super Bowl 27 (with half a Billion people watching). Jenni...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Stoll Vaughan Interview: Stoll opens up about getting started in music, how he writes (and how he doesn’t!), getting confidence to get back in the game, getting sober and not being so willful, going for it, being humble enough to seek a spiritual path & more. Very sincere convo with a total professional A successful singer, guitarist & songwriter, Stoll’s released 5 LPs, toured with John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, James McMurtry, Marty Stuart and opened for a Def Leppard/Journey co-bill. ...
Aug 24, 2020•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 724
On this Ron Carter Interview: What an incredible, first-class human being! There are many reasons Ron Carter has been so successful and we touched on several of them during this conversation: His pursuit of excellence and desire to be responsible for his results, and the result of those he works with, listening to jazz radio in Detroit while he was growing up… the backstory to some his coolest tracks and albums, why he titled one of his LPs in honor of his local post office workers, playing with...
Aug 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 723
Stories of how Kat got the gig with Prince, Cyndi Lauper, George Clinton, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Big Mamma Thornton, Odetta, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, and she’s also played with BB King, Chaka Khan, Dave Stewart, Sheila E, Keb Mo’, Jeff Healey, Donny Osmond, Zucchero and more Kat was raised by her dad and he had such a tremendous influence on her in so many ways, and she candidly discusses this... Kat’s obsession with cartoons, the bittersweet story of the best thing that ever happened to ...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Ed Roth Interview: Ed talks about the making of his latest record, playing with Robby Krieger, what prompted him to make an LP of covers, and how he selected the tracks… Why “Life’s too short to not take chances,” techniques he used to create new arrangements of existing songs, what he liked best about making this record, and more. Always one of the coolest and most sincere guys around Ed Roth Interview: A first-call keyboard session player in Los Angeles, Ed’s toured or recorded with Joe Walsh,...
Aug 19, 2020•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 722
Dave was one of the founding members of Traffic, along with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood. Dave discusses candidly why he left the band right after the first album, why he came back for the second record… and why he then left again… How he met, and wound up playing 12-string guitar on Hendrix’ “All Along The Watchtower,” and almost replaced Noel Redding. Playing with the Rolling Stones… and Dave’s blunt advice he wish someone had given him when he was younger, and much more on this f...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Jason Hall Interview: How he transformed himself from a shy introvert to lead singer and front man of an international touring punk band… how he came up with the name of the company Quibi, parenting and how it’s changed him, new creative ways to solve problems, why some songs work (and why some don’t!), moving to San Francisco and how this expanded his mind, dealing with a threatening health issue, Conceptual Blockbusting, finding the filthiest music, Japan, mellowing and loads more cool stuff f...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 721
In this Sterling Campbell Interview, LOADS of stories: How a chance encounter in the lobby of his building changed the entire course of his life, how NYC kept his thirst for music quenched… playing with David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper (and why he turned the gig down at first), Duran Duran & how he started using drugs and living the “Rock Star” life, Eric Clapton, Nile Rogers, Soul Asylum, Nona Hendryx, B-52’s… a serendipitous encounter with Falun Gong members which led to sobriety and inner peace,...
Aug 14, 2020•2 hr•Ep. 720
Shawn got wired into some high end session work in LA, at a young age. And the cast of musicians he worked with during this time, was insane. Guys like Abe Laboriel Sr. & Jr., Leland Sklar, Nathan East & Crystal Lewis. Discover what he learned from this experience... Shawn’s been playing with Carrie Underwood for 10 years now. How he got the job and the Herculean effort he had to make to get up and running, is an amazing story. Oh, then there’s the time Shawn played with Stone Temple Pil...
Aug 13, 2020•2 hr
Craig Garber Interview: Some of my early hustles and other career moves and how they helped me build Everyone Loves Guitar, foot massages, why time is your most important asset, the value of building systems for processes, the two customers Everyone Loves Guitar has, why self-interest and curiosity are huge motivators for people, the value of “Proof of Concept,” understanding and knowing your customers, attracting (the right) listeners to your podcast, why Spotify airs podcasts, the value of con...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 719
Tony has played with Little Richard, BB King, Dizzy Gillespie, Sting, Sam Moore, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, Vernon Reid, and hundreds of others during his prolific 40 year career. The stories he shares about the lessons he’s learned from working with some of these people, are just amazing... The greatest lesson he’s learned, and how it’s kept him steadily employed all these years, a compelling story about self-development, that we can all benefit from… toughest decision Tony’s had t...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 37 min
Trey Hensley Interview: Struggling to find his own sound at a young age and the simple advice that helped him get it… playing with Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Tony Rice, Johnny & June Carter Cash, Ricky Skaggs, Rob Ickes, Charlie Daniels, Taj Mahal… A low point in time where he left the music business and how this period of reflection helped him, switching to electric from acoustic and the unexpected benefit of this, his passion and drive, Air Jordans, patience, having goals and more. I have...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 718
On this Mark Farner Interview, stories about Grand Funk Railroad’s first ever gig (at the 1969 Atlanta International Pop Festival), being mislead to signing a horrible record contract, working their way out of $400K in debt, why Mark’s favorite song he wrote is I’m Your Captain and what it means to Vietnam Veterans all over the world... the hit song he wrote in memory of his father, who was killed when he was 9 years old… really cool way he kept himself in check from letting his ego overtake him...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 717
On this Kalus Luchs interview, we talk about the making of Klaus’ latest album, Z Sessions… Klaus explains how SYNC licensing works, including the relationships between music supervisors, licensing reps, and artists. The incredibly demanding schedule of SYNC artists, and how Klaus and his partner write, play, arrange, produce and engineer 2 or more songs, every single day - and why they happily do this… the biggest mistakes he made early on in his career, the most important thing he’s learned fr...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 41 min
Gerry Leonard Interview: Gerry’s new EP is called Viral Times. It’s a very cool instrumental record with his trademark layered textures and melodic vibes. The record was borne out of self-reflection from the down time of the COVID Pandemic. Gerry also discusses the biggest difference between being a side man and being an artist Gerry Leonard Interview: Originally from Dublin, Gerry Leonard is a guitar player, songwriter and producer based in NYC. He played on David Bowie’s LPs Heathen, Reality &...
Aug 05, 2020•3 hr 20 min•Ep. 716
Rob Mcnelley Interview: One of my favorite Episodes, for the personal stories shared by both Rob and myself. Stick around for the “Super Power” question near the end - it’s well worth your time. The politics of the music business and decisions Rob made which might not have been “politically correct”... A heartwarming story about how Rob lost his late father’s 65 Telecaster, and then how he miraculously got it back, years later, Rob’s newest EP, RMC Vol. 1 and more. VERY cool, great guy! A first-...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Marc Ribler Interview: What a story! Marc dropped out of high school at 16. He started writing songs shortly after and a random NYC session led him to getting some of these songs recorded by other artists. After becoming disillusioned with the music business, another random event led him into busking on the streets of NY (and making a good living at it!) for 2 years. Then, an unexpected medical diagnosis sidelined him for a few years, after being hospitalized for 4 months. After recovering, he r...
Aug 03, 2020•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 715
On this Kim Mitchell Interview, Kim talks about how Max Webster came together, and why the band ultimately broke up… working with Joe Walsh “almost”... opening for Black Sabbath, why he never opened for Kiss, an emotional experience he had while watching Allan Holdsworth, hanging backstage with Eddie Van Halen… the backstory to his new record and some of the songs on it… moving through a low point in his life when he lost a parent, his marriage broke up, and he was at a musical low - and how he ...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 714
Jeff King Interview: Lessons he learned working with Randy Travis and Reba McEntire… A moving story about 9/11 and recording in the studio with Art Garfunkel… A cool story about playing The David Letterman Show and New York City, toughest solo Jeff’s had to play, and why... the one thing that’s kept Jeff so in demand as a session player over all these years. Happiest moment in Jeff’s life, toughest decision he’s had to make, and the most difficult thing he’s had to go through. I’ve come to know ...
Jul 30, 2020•2 hr 42 min
Eric “Roscoe” Ambel Interview: Winning tickets to see The Ramones & The Dictators in LA, which changed the entire trajectory of his life… forming the Del Lords, playing with Dan Baird, Steve Earle… moving from LA to the East Village in NYC, the good, bad and ugly about playing CBGB’s (which he did several dozen times, including an initial weekly residency)... owning a local bar in NYC, touring with Iggy Pop, Lou Reed & Jackson Browne… quitting alcohol for 7 years, watching a friend spira...
Jul 29, 2020•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 713
On this Greg Martin interview, 4-Time Grammy award winning guitarist shares the surprising band he saw in concert that made him decide he wanted to play guitar, the advice he wished he’d given himself early on in his career...MOST critical life changes he’s made over the years… The secret to his amazing tone: Guitar, amp, and even tone knob settings! His most important playing influences, the secret to his 38-year happy marriage, and much more! One of the kindest human beings to walk the planet:...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 43 min
On this Peter Karp interview, Peter discussed the deep musical & personal polar opposite influences of growing up in the NYC area and in the deep south… touring with Mick Taylor and what that experience was like, losing his wife and the profound impact of this loss, trusting your gut, being stubborn & doing things your own way, Italy, basketball, & why you need to always expect the unexpected, LOTS of fun, VERY cool convo Peter Karp grew up in New Jersey and in rural Alabama, becomin...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 712
Adam Rogers Interview: Make SURE you listen to an AMAZING lesson on defining yourself and how to get the universe behind your efforts (at the 2:18:20 mark on video, a little later on audio) INCREDIBLE stories here, playing NYC jazz clubs at 17 with the Gil Evans Orchestra, Bill Evans & others… Playing with John Pattitucci, Alana Davis, Michael Brecker (and his influence on Adam’s life), Paul Simon, Pat Metheny (and the unusual group he and Pat belong to), busking on the streets of NYC for 5 ...
Jul 24, 2020•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 711
Kelvin shares loads of stories about playing with Little Richard, Kris Kristoffersen, Ronnie Wood, Billy Preston, Gregg Allman, and the Muscle Shoals Swampers. Living all over including Nashville, Alabama, and Turkey… great memories of Klaus Voormann and stories about Klaus & the Beatles, turbulence, onions, being human, grandma’s biscuits and gravy. Really interesting conversation with a lovely, genuine guy whose resume is filled with a who’s who list of Rock and Roll icons: Kelvin played l...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Mindi Abair Interview: Encouraged to start her own band while studying at Berklee, Mindi moved out to LA when she graduated, to do just this. Great convo on a lot of the early struggles she had trying to get established, and how busking in the streets ultimately created the break she needed. Stories about playing with the Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran (“Forget about the music, what are you wearing…?”), Aerosmith (an unexpected audition), Adam Sandler & others… What prompted her to start her o...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 710
This interview may have started off slow, but stick around because it’s incredibly inspiring. JD reveals how he went from a near-desperate situation busking on the corner, to having his entire world turn around... because he bumped into a friend. Some interesting, and even odd observations from JD - one about his childhood, and one about the present. A good lesson on making money in the music business... when performance trumps talent, and a whole lot more on this special call. Listen NOW: Suppo...
Jul 21, 2020•2 hr 1 min
Will Hoge Interview: Dropping out of college to become a musician, GREAT story about hitting the big-time and signing with Atlantic and meeting with Ahmet Ertegun and then getting out of that same contract a short time later… the discipline and hard work involved to build and grow his career, writing a #1 hit song, overcoming a serious long-term accident, the backstory to some of his recent songs (interesting), standing up for what is right and fair, becoming more vulnerable, 100% REAL Great con...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 709
Lincoln Brewster Interview: WAAAY DEEP Conversation! Lincoln talks about the stress and anxiety he grew up in, his conversion experience that allowed him to feel the peace he’d never felt before… a great story how at 19, he landed the gig with Steve Perry… how leaving the music business and going to work for a church inadvertently turned into the greatest career move he ever made... dealing with depression, anxiety, and a period of time where he questioned his faith, his Fender signature strat, ...
Jul 17, 2020•3 hr 8 min•Ep. 708
