Kasim talks about getting sober 28 years ago, and what his journey into sobriety was like… networking in New York with Mick Ronson and Cherry Vanilla… How he almost didn’t get the gig with Todd Rundgren (Todd didn’t want him at first)... talking with Paul & Linda McCartney… and loads of other interesting stories during this eye-opening and candid conversation with this super cool and very talented musician & artist... Kasim has played bass, keyboards and sang with Todd Rundgren’s Utopia ...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 22 min
On this Michael Britt Interview, Michael talks about the serendipity of his career arc, feeling like a commodity at some points, how Lonestar’s managed to stay together for so long, in spite of various highs & lows… dropping out of college to play music, his system of modeling amps, dealing with divorce, mellowing out and loads more. Lots of fun, very cool dude Michael Britt is the lead guitarist for country band Lonestar. The band has been together for the most part with the same members, s...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 743
At 16, Alex was one of the founding members of the metal band Testament. Alex, consistently recognized as one of the greatest metal guitarists of all time, then walked away from it all. He moved cross country from his native San Francisco to New York City… and went to college to get a degree in Jazz. He faced loads of criticism from friends and family for doing this… but today, he’s happier than ever. Also: most valuable thing Alex learned taking lessons from Joe Satriani… cold, harsh lessons le...
Oct 06, 2020•2 hr 44 min
On this Julian Jauk Interview: the music scene in Austria, cool festivals and gigs in Europe, cycling 500 km along the river, being patient Bolivia, coming up with the band’s very unique sound & vibe, being a mix engineer, benefit of having a 3rd party doing your mastering Julian Jauk is the rhythm guitarist & engineer for Ultima Radio. Ultima Radio is a 5-piece alt / progressive / psychedelic / stoner rock band out of Austria, and has released 2 full-length LPs and an EP over the last 5...
Oct 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 742
AWESOME CONVO! On this Andy York interview, culture shock of moving from the deep south to the East Village in NYC, some GREAT stories about connecting and working with John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw, Robert Plant, Willie Nile, Ian Hunter, Patti Smith, David Johansen & others… a really funny Bob Dylan story, getting dropped from a major record label for 2 different bands, both AT THE SAME TIME… guitars, amps, sushi, Portugal, being kind, and not sweating the small stuff. Very genuine guy...
Oct 02, 2020•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 741
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 You Want,” (hint, “5 ½ inches of love”)... putting your own album out right out of the box… and his second choic...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 18 min
On this Shantell Ogden Interview, what it’s like to be a truly independent artist, highs and lows and expectation roller coaster of being in Nashville for 15 years… why she never considered being a side person, working as a music supervisor, a low point she had and how it impacted her life, why she works with session players and doesn’t play on her own records, caring about others, cow troughs, ending relationships and more. VERY sincere and kind vibes The work ethic instilled in Shantell from g...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 740
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...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 18 min
On this Bill Hart Interview: moving to the states from Canada, some dark days in LA, guitars, amps, getting sober, David Gilmour, Sicily, being a professional squid fisherman for a year, working on yourself, and why “Life’s not perfect, so why should music be perfect?” AMAZING conversation, very soulful guy Bill Hart is a guitarist, composer, bandleader, educator and session player. He’s released 6 CDs as leader of the Bill Hart Band, and is the author of Solo Jazz Guitar: The Complete Chord Mel...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 739
On this Steve Gorman Interview, Steve talks about The Black Crowes being fired from the ZZ Top tour, the real reason why Jimmy Page stopped working with the Crowes, the good and the not-so-good about growing up as the youngest of 8 kids... discovering codependency and figuring out its impact on his life, and how to make developmental adjustments and develop healthy coping skills… Margaret Thatcher, the things that make him happiest, therapy, touring, and why “It’s better to be wrong than to be s...
Sep 25, 2020•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 738
Some great stories about the tight bonds forged and the love shared between Tico and his immediate family, and how this helped him develop the positive outlook he brings to the table every single day day… his cool side hustle, not over-reacting & more Tico’s musical influences combine his own Costa Rican and Oklahoma roots, with country, Latin, blues, rock, and more. They’ve taken him through 23 different countries all over the world, so far… Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
On this Jim Kimo West interview, Jim talks about the making of his newest LP, “More Guitar Stories,” and the backstory to several of the songs. Leaving college at 16 to gig full-time, what he learns from making records - even so many years into the process, accomplishments during COVID & more. Loads of fun, always a great hang with Kimo Jim is best known as the long-time guitarist for “Weird Al” Yankovic - he’s played with Al for 30 years & has 5 Grammys and a Billboard #1 CD for his eff...
Sep 23, 2020•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 737
One of the my personal favorite guitarists in one of my favorite bands, Christian candidly discusses the “myth” of stoner rock… and why psychedelic rock is so popular in Scandinavia and the Netherlands… Smoking weed in Sweden, favorite effects pedals, the benefits and contentment of growing up in a small town in Sweden… most important person in his life… and much more in this very cool and fun conversation with one of Stoner Rock’s reigning guitar legends... Support this Show: http://www.everyon...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 13 min
On this Kevin McKendree Interview: Unlikely way his session career at age 17, connecting with Lee Roy Parnell, Delbert McClinton, Brian Setzer & Chuck Leavell… playing keyboards with Gregg Allman, Little Richard & Jerry Lee Lewis… getting through some dark business periods, guitars, Junior Walker, his long-term marriage… believing in himself even when he’s going against the odds, The Rock House, living your love and more. VERY honest, lovely guy: Kevin McKendree is a keyboardist, guitari...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 736
On this Zach Blair Interview, Zach talks about a history of the highs & lows of the bands he’s been involved with, and how he wound up connecting with Rise Against. One of the cleanest players around, Zach talks about his commitment to excellence, and his desire to keep growing as a player… His secret blues lead addiction, righteous indignation, therapy, Australia, being more patient & compassionate, and why always following his heart made his life much easier, in spite of having some da...
Sep 18, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 735
Chris had some really cool stories to share about Garth Brooks, Buffy Sainte Marie, Cowboy Jack Clement, Crystal Gayle, including how he got the gig and some fun times along the way - both road and studio stories are shared here. Also, the 3 biggest lessons Chris learned in working with Garth Brooks over the last 30 years, and much more Chris has been a Nashville session guitarist for over 40 years. He’s played lead guitar on every one of Garth Brooks CDs, which have sold over 130 million copies...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min
On this Sarah Borges Interview, Sarah talks about some of the early challenges she had getting her career launched… therapy, getting sober and the changes it’s made in her life - and how the bulk of her problems went away once she got sober… being a mom and the lessons she’s learned from this… patience, kindness, the importance of her listeners, why she really isn’t as good a belcher as people might think, and loads more. VERY cool and sincere Sarah Borges has gone from frontwoman to solo act, t...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 734
Duke talks about how he got the gig with Peter Wolf, Aimee Mann, Otis Rush, and Bono… How the unpredictability of the music business has impacted him, the biggest change in his personality over the last 10 years, and more. LOVELY guy, very cool Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 23 min
On this Hector Anchondo Interview, Hector talks about his 24 year journey and the things he did - including listening to nothing but blues for an entire year, and moving to Chicago to learn the craft - that got him where he is today. The Market for Blues Festival in Omaha and what inspired Hector to create this festival, why being a good father was so important to him, lowering his anxiety, farm life, and why he loves “being bold.” What a sweet and talented guy - we’ll all be hearing more from h...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 733
On this Jason Ringenberg Interview, Jason talks about growing up on a working hog farm in rural Illinois, moving to Nashville without knowing a soul there, the tremendous financial & personal challenges of getting The Scorchers up and running, backstory to songs on his new LP… the frustration of “Supposed to become the next big thing,” lightening up, learning to enjoy the ride & more. VERY cool convo! Jason formed Jason & The Scorchers in Nashville, in 1981. Known as one of the most ...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 732
George shared some great stories about his experiences working with Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, Cliff Richard, Jackson Browne, Official Art Garfunkel Pagel, Vince Gill and more. One of the founding members of Bruce Hornsby & The Range, George played on the first 3 albums and talks about how this band came about and what prompted him to leave… A very cool story about how George wound up buying Neal Schon's (Journey) 1962 Fender Strat. More on Dr. Z and Fender Pro Junior amps… and loads mor...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 41 min
On this Chad Ross Interview, Chad talks about the differences between his 3 bands, how Canada is coming together to address Covid, growing up in a rural town on a horse farm and how this influenced his music & his life... making the decision to stop partying and start enjoying the things that are truly meaningful in life… guitars, effects, amps, pulling your own weight, camping, nature and leaving the city Chad Ross is a guitarist, singer and songwriter, most well known for his work with the...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 731
Mark’s 35+ year relationship with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, his 30+ year relationship with drugs, in a brutally candid way. He’s been sober for over 14 years now and explains what his “rock bottom” was and how he got sober one day at a time… and more Mark got signed to Casablanca Records right out of high school. Touring areas and opening up for Angel, Judas Priest, Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult, The Ramones, Triumph, and others was great - until the band implodes - along with Mark’s...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 47 min
On this Celso Salim Interview: Moving from Brazil to LA and having to move back again, Brazilia, being open to musical experiences, “Cooking with Celso,” winning (and losing) a guitar he earned, delicious Brazilian food, smoking weed and more. Lovely, warm and sincere Originally from Brazil, Celso Salim is a blues guitarist whose music has a very strong Chicago blues feel. He’s released 5 solo albums since 2001, performed at some of Brazil’s biggest festivals, toured Europe and opened for B. B. ...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 730
On this Mac McAnally Interview: Getting his start singing & playing piano in the Baptist Church in small town Mississippi, and then suddenly playing honky-tonks... at age 13! The serendipity of how his first record got made, at age 17 because the studio artist booked for the day never showed up. His affinity for Muscle Shoals, music as “joyful noise” & why “joy records as well as sharps & flats”... Playing with Jimmy Buffet (GREAT story), Levon Helm, Roy Orbison, George Straight, Han...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 729
Beau’s journey from rural Kentucky was filled with bumps and bruises along the way. He was kind enough to share some of them with me on this call, along with the focus and attitude he had which allowed him to keep his chin up, and always looking forward. Looking at the glass half-full instead of half-empty. The two biggest mistakes Beau made when he was younger, and the advice he’d give to himself if he could turn the clock back, why “I’ll see you when you get there,” is so important, and much m...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 33 min
On this Rob Lamothe Interview: Getting sober and dealing with sobriety of other family members, dealing with divorce and going all out to be there for his children in a difficult situation, touring Europe with his family, founding Riverdogs, becoming a crisis worker and the lessons he learned, community activism, running a youth shelter and being able to see his impact, making dozens of LPs on his own terms and being able to succeed in music... touring the world and “going where his fans are,” a...
Sep 02, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 728
Mark shares some great stories about his experience playing with Bruce Springsteen, John Fogarty, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Felix Cavaliere and a whole lot more. Some incredibly valuable lessons Mark learned from his dad, that have allowed him to make smart decisions about, and capitalize on great opportunities in music and in business… Great story about valuable tuition Mark paid early on in his career, and the mistakes and lessons he learned. Great stuff for anyone who deals with people in any ...
Sep 01, 2020•2 hr 15 min
In this Banana Lowell Levinger Interview: Why Serendipity is the norm, Playing with Paul McCartney, two tragic losses in his life, settling down in the Bay area, his vintage guitar business, charitable work with Bread & Roses, his great work ethic, hang gliding, developing Encore software, a great story how he wound up connecting with Steven Van Zandt and loads more. TONS of rock and roll history here, great guy: Banana is a founding member of The Youngbloods, which formed in 1965, and had t...
Aug 31, 2020•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 727
On this Nalle Colt Interview: This is a very inspirational & honest interview and I’d encourage you to listen to the entire conversation. Addressing his lifelong epileptic grand mal seizures, getting sober, and becoming totally responsible. His unusual and interesting entrepreneurial career in Sweden, starting as a national skateboarding champion at age 13… to literally building the country’s largest skateboarding retail store & 2 skate parks. Moving to LA and the culture shock he had to...
Aug 28, 2020•3 hr 59 min•Ep. 726
