Mark “Muddy” Dutton Interview: Tons of stories, getting sober, connecting with Slim Jim Phantom, Tracy Guns, Chris Robinson, Marc Ford, Chris Shiflett… top 3 musical experiences...playing with Bob Weir & Phil Lesh… becoming more balanced… being sensitive & learning what’s important in life. GREAT, honest convo: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Mark Dutton’s either played...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 24 min
On this Misha Mansoor Interview: Founder & lead guitarist of Periphery, producer, mixer and mastering engineer opens up about many things: The fallacy of getting a “break” in business… starting his own label and other entrepreneurial ventures, HAIL STAN and some of the songs on it, growing up in Maryland and then moving out of the country, twice… challenges that led to him becoming a musician, and how he overcame them… signature guitars, Mike Dawes, staying “out” of the limelight, feeling un...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 27 min
On this Dan Dorninger interview: Moving from Detroit to Austria, writing Witchrider’s first song and first hit - Black!... backstories to Witchrider’s best songs, dark times during Covid, apple juice, creative pride, sound scaping, Josef Hader, and why things become less magical once you start investigating them. Awesome conversation, very open and easy going! Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguit...
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 879
On this Joan Armatrading Interview: Joan shares what really makes her happy, getting her first big break, storyteller vs. songwriter, her experiences meeting Nelson Mandela & getting an MBE, why she never felt she was in the limelight, her favorite attributes, putting out positivity. Great convo with a genuinely happy and positive woman, very cool stuff: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Lenny shares loads of great stories about playing at after hours clubs in Spanish Harlem - at age 14!... Getting discovered by Melissa Manchester in a retail drumming store, how TOTO built their song Africa using dozens of tape loops… dealing with an incredibly difficult personal tragedy, his favorite guitarists, the importance of keeping your eyes open and literally LOADS more cool stuff. Very positive vibe, tons of energy! Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://Mu...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 28 min
On this Casey Aylward interview: Dealing with career and personal low points, Astronoid’s big break and how it helped the band, struggles recording Radiant Bloom, key personal strengths that have helped him succeed and persevere, living in “the clouds,” best childhood memories, why “the simple things” make him happy, and why he’d NEVER do anything that wasn’t fun. AWESOME conversation, you’ll be hearing more from Casey & Astronoid, for sure! Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Bus...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 878
Cory Churko Interview: Cory opens up about busking on the streets for 4 years, in Canada… leaving the music business and getting back in (with an incredible gig)... being a sideman vs. running his own band… getting married, being a vegan, how he stays happy & more, very candid Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Cory is a multi-instrumentalist & mix engineer who’s worked wi...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Teddy Kumpel Interview: Teddy shares some incredibly big challenges he dealt deal with in his childhood and the fallout on him as an adult - and how he’s managed to handle things and rise above. Getting the gig with Joe Jackson, Tower of Power (which he turned down), Phil Lesh, Nine Inch Nails... his latest record, Loopestra Volume One, marriage, New York City, Xian Famous Foods, his solo Loopestra project, loads more. POWER PACKED episode with an extremely talented player and survivor! Discover...
Jul 19, 2022•2 hr 16 min
On this Kenny Neal interview: “Maybe I’M HERE for a REASON…” Using his integrity & incredible work ethic early on, to reach his goals… Most important life lesson he learned… taking time off from music to become a Broadway actor, and the one thing he took back to his music career from this experience… dealing with a horrible family tragedy & loss, and surviving cancer all in the same year… stories about working with Buddy Guy, Lucky Peterson, Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, Big Mama Thornto...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 877
Eddie Martinez Interview: LOADS of stories about playing with Blondie, Lenny White, Stanley Clarke & George Duke, Robert Palmer, Steve Winwood, David Lee Roth (NOT what you might be thinking), Run DMC, Lou Reed… the making of Eddie’s new LP, Bernard Edwards’ influence, growing up in the South Bronx and leaving NYC (toughest decision he’s ever made), his biggest regret, Chinese fast food, Lots more really cool stuff. GREAT guy: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://...
Jul 12, 2022•2 hr 19 min
James LoMenzo Interview: James talks about leaving NYC for LA, getting out of his own way so the Universe can guide him… playing with Richie Blackmore, abruptly leaving the music business and then re-entering it later on… a dark period in time for him, more. 100% Real & enthusiastic: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support James has toured and played with White Lion, Megadeth, Zakk Wylde, ...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 37 min
On this Michael Bradford interview: This is a Masterclass in songwriting, in how the music business works on the other side of the glass & loads of other cool stuff. His early struggles in the industry and what it took to get him through this, the WORST thing you can do as an engineer, most important service you can provide to others inside the studio… Lessons learned working with Earl Klugh, Gerard Smereck, Paul Buckmaster, Madonna, Deep Purple, Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker, Dave Stewart… #1 thi...
Jul 01, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 876
Brian Quinn Interview: Brian shares his incredibly hard work ethic and where it came from, learning slide from Warren Haynes, some of the career moves he made - deferring income - to further his music career and learn more about the business… his passion to play music, best moments in his life, toughest decision he had to make, letting stuff go, and much more Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/su...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Tim talks about the decision-making process involved in leaving music as a full-time player… what he misses about playing and what he definitely doesn’t miss… playing at Red Rocks, trusting himself more, karaoke, surfing, golf, family, and more. Really cool convo with an industry member who’s respected, successful, and very well-liked by all Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Tim’s had a ...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 30 min
On this Michelle Malone interview: Getting a record contract from Clive Davis at Arista Records, and then walking away because the label wanted her to be “Joan Jett”... Moving from rebelliousness to awareness & gratitude… benefits and challenges of having your own indy label, stories about working with Albert King, Johnny Winter, Greg Allman & Chuck Leavell, and singing the national anthem at an Atlanta Braves game… favorite guitars, using her songs to work stuff out, and more. SUPER coo...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 875
On this Bill Champlin Interview, getting the gig with Chicago and why he split from them 30 years later… working with Elton John & Boz Scaggs, why working “just for the money,” isn’t worth it… opening for the Yardbirds and BB King, dealing with very serious health issues and a tragic loss… and bouncing back like a warrior. VERY candid convo, great guy and a survivor Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelov...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 43 min
Moving from NYC to San Diego and back, eventually settling in New Mexico for years… the incredible serendipity of how we wound up working with Billy Squier, Ric Ocasek, Tracy Chapman & Robert Mirabal… hanging out with Nile Rodgers at The China Club in NYC… the importance of knowing when to do something, and when NOT to… his interesting hobby, toughest decision he’s ever had to make, taking care of your emotional health, and much more. VERY cool & REAL convo: Discover Where the Money’s Hi...
Jun 07, 2022•2 hr 5 min
On this Jace Everett interview: What came out of the pandemic for him, structuring his albums and working to keep them consistent, the surprising benefit of NOT playing any instruments on his new record, having his son at his bachelor party… and as always, lots of laughs with Jace! Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Jace is probably best known for his song “Bad Things” the theme song for True Blood. But he’s been a prolific creator over the last 15 years making rock, am...
Jun 03, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 874
A side man who’s also leader of his own band, Leroy From The North, Eli talks about moving from a suburb of Detroit to LA. Being painfully shy and working through it… “accidentally” stumbling into being an artist, music business highs and lows, developing endurance (physically and mentally), paying it forward and other good deeds done. Kind and soft spoken guy you’ll be hearing more music from in the future Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Supp...
May 31, 2022•44 min
On this Steve Hunter interview: WOW! Steve opens up about LOADS of cool stuff. Including stories about getting drafted into the Army at 19, and the tremendous benefits he got out of this experience… GREAT story about some dark times and how he got out of them… an unusual conversation he had with BB King, which changed his life… his experiences with Bob Ezrin, Aerosmith, Lou Reed & Jason Becker, top 3 musical experiences (NOT what you’re thinking), falling in love at 59 & LOADS more cool ...
May 24, 2022•3 hr 54 min
“The Universe will do things in your life that you don’t know why, at the time…” On this Niko Bolas Interview: Learning engineering by mixing church music and porn soundtracks, Getting sober and choosing to stay sober every morning, letting go of toxic friendships, amazing stories about working with Val Garay, Jack Nitzsche, Neil Young, Dolly Parton (one of his best gigs ever), Don Henley, Warren Zevon, Keith Richards, Vinny Colaiuta, Mike Scott & The Waterboys… Forgetting to hit “record” wh...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 873
Jeff opens up about a personal tragedy that remains unsolved… growing up with an alcoholic parent, leaving his hometown of Toledo, playing with Michael Landau, enjoying life, being a father, more Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Jeff Kollman is a solo artist with 18 band and solo releases, and a sideman who’s worked with artists like Brian May, Phil Mogg, Patti Labelle, Miranda Lamb...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Kelly opens up about beating cancer, getting sober, and losing a close family member in this 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: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com 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 Subs...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 48 min
On this Nick Lee interview: Playing over 100 gigs the first year Moon Tooth formed, and how this changed the band… the ups and downs of managing, booking and running the band’s social media… how the band determined what their musical vibe was going to be… the secret behind the band’s success… his top 3 favorite albums (NOT what you’re thinking), getting the gig with RIOT, and much more! Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https:...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 872
Great stories about playing w Larry Carlton, Rod Stewart, George Benson, Steve Morse, EVH, more… why he turned down Allan Holdsworth, the literal once in a lifetime plane flight that COMPLETELY changed his business & personal life… cool music side-hustles John’s involved with, tons more. Great convo with a class act: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com Larry Carlton’s drummer for 18 years, John’s been touring with Burt Bacarach for the last 7 years, and has also play...
May 03, 2022•2 hr 9 min
On this Eugene Edwards interview: 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 a first-class guy Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com What a story - originally from the small border town of Yuma, AZ… Eugene has been Dwight Yoakam’s lead gu...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 56 min
On this Steve Lukather interview: Luke opens up about getting sober and the most difficult thing he’s had to do… stories galore about playing with Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Carlos Santana, Roger Waters, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson walking around with Bubbles the Chimp… turning down Miles Davis when asked to join his band, his top 3 musical experiences (NOT what you might think), how he came up with specific parts in the studio - and what happens when people can’t do this… a b...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 42 min
On this Robin Trower interview: Why James Brown & BB King influenced him more than Hendrix, benefit of being in Procul Harum before his solo career, how Bridge of Sighs changed his life, opening for The Beatles, The Stones & Ten Years After, working with Geoff Emerick, his top 2 musical experiences, John Peel’s support, MOST IMPORTANT decision he made which contributed to his success, how Martin Barre (from Jethro Tull) helped “convert” him from Gibsons to Fender Strats, favorite songs f...
Apr 15, 2022•40 min•Ep. 871
On this Craig Garber interview: Establishing rapport with my guests, my own preferences in playing guitar, the most surprising thing I’ve learned from running Everyone Loves Guitar over close to 900 episodes, why discipline is an important part of my life, why you can’t rush when things happen, being open-minded and vulnerable, pushing boundaries, being less guarded, why I just want to be a better person… and more Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com After 900 interviews ...
Apr 12, 2022•49 min
On this Beth Hart Interview: ABSOLUTELY one of my favorite interviews ever! This was amazing, open and as raw and honest as someone can be. We covered a shit-load of stuff including sobriety, dealing with childhood trauma, therapy & treatment for self-harming behaviors, trust issues, painful sources of Beth’s early trauma, stages of recovery, and other issues around mental illness… Musically we talked about the backstory to some of her best songs, how she wound up connecting with Jeff Beck, ...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 869
