On this John McCurry Interview: Cool stories about playing with Billy Squire, Chuck Leavell, John Waite, Alice Cooper, Julian Lennon… getting sober and the changes he made, seeing Led Zeppelin in concert, price he paid for success, moving to NYC, relationships and more: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com A career NYC sideman, John co-wrote “Poison” with Alice Cooper & has written, recorded or toured w Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, Alice Cooper, John Waite, B...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 51 min
On this Sean Hurwitz Interview: Growing up in Jerusalem with bombs going off all around you on a regular basis… moving to LA, his serious work ethic, how he wound up working with Enrique Iglesias & Smash Mouth, licensing & selling his catalog, real estate investing, asking for guidance, cooking, barbecue and more. Very cool convo: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Originally from Israel, Sean is a guitarist, bassist, producer & songwriter who’s ...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 48 min
On this Jake Shimabukuro interview: The Hawaiian music scene, the incredible experience of being a kid in high school and suddenly have two hit records, overcoming shyness to start his solo career… stories about playing with Bela Fleck, Jimmy Buffett, Alan Parsons, Warren Haynes, Kip Winger, Simon Phillips, Bette Midler, playing for the Queen of England, dealing with his parents divorce… the source of his humility and gratitude, his most embarrassing gig, Hello Mudda Hello Faddah and much more. ...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 32 min
On this Paul Gilbert interview: loads of insight into Paul’s personal life, growing up in small town PA, moving to Japan, leading a band vs. being a band member, seeing life and hearing music differently since losing his hearing… the story behind his PGM guitar, being too agreeable, dealing with fears and other heady stuff. Fun and very interesting convo, 100% REAL: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Paul Gilbert Interview: From heavy metal shredding with Racer X, to h...
Jan 03, 2023•2 hr 30 min
On this Robbie Fulks interview, how growing up in the south and incessant reading influenced him, a stint in NYC that didn’t work out so well, backstory to some of his best songs, the joy of finally having his first solo album on a record label, working with Producer Steve Albini and how this unconventional combination works, street falafel, roller coasters, why “Profanity is fun!”... and more! Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Robbie is a singer, recording artis...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Keith Jenkins Interview: Keith Jenkins was a 20-year old struggling musician in Augusta, GA… but he was also a rabid fan of hometown favorite, James Brown. In perhaps the most serendipitous occurrence possible, a random series of events occurs which ultimately winds up getting Keith an audition, right in front of James Brown. He passes the audition with flying colors and becomes James’ guitar player and ultimately, his band leader for the last 13 years of James’ life. He even winds up flying sol...
Dec 12, 2022•2 hr 30 min
Jim “Kimo” West Interview: Jim’s been Al Yankovic’s guitarist for the last 30 years, and has also released 12 solo LPs as a Hawaiian slack key artist. He has 4 Grammy’s for his work with Weird Al, and was recently nominated for a Grammy on his last solo LP, Moku Maluhia: Peaceful Island - which is a beautiful record Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Kimo shares the unlikely event that changed his life and got him playing slack key guitar… some savvy advice ...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 34 min
On this Richard Bennett interview, fantastic stories about working with Mark Knopfler, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel and Marty Stuart… the making of his 7th solo LP, Tall Tale Tunes, and how this got put together, why he doesn't like playing all the instruments on his records, how song ideas come to him. The REAL TRUTH behind how he gets his songs and arrangements to sound so pretty, difference for him being a sideman and playing his own material, most fun he’s ever had playing music, and why it’s “N...
Dec 03, 2022•4 hr 41 min
On this Vinny Appice Interview: Vinny talks about working with John Lennon, Rick Derringer, Tony Iommi and Vivian Campbell… turning down Ozzy’s solo project and then getting the call to replace Bill Ward in Black Sabbath, just a short time later… the first & last song (30 years later) Vinny played with Ronnie James Dio (it was the same song!). Watching Led Zeppelin open for Vanilla Fudge, reading the Bible, getting Microsoft certified, and loads more really interesting & cool stuff from ...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 35 min
On this Will Kimbrough Interview: Will talks about growing up in Mobile, Alabama and its impact on him, personally and musically… working with Jimmy Buffet, Todd Snider, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Mavis Staples (and the lesson she taught him)... great advice on recording and songwriting, taking care of his father and more. Great stories from a great songwriter: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com A multi-instrumentalist sideman who’s also released 9 solo LP...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 50 min
On this Josh Hoyer interview: Traveling across the country in his van for 2 years and the incredibly important life changing conclusion this helped him get to… teaching himself how to play piano, backstories to some of Josh’s best songs, making chicken salad out of chicken shit in the studio, his top 3 musical experiences, dealing with depression and anxiety and managing them on the road, his worst gig EVER, his most important LIFE-CHANGING event, becoming more grateful, staying in the present, ...
Nov 19, 2022•57 min
On this Wayne Krantz Interview: Wayne talks about playing with Donald Fagen, Pino Palladino & Vinnie Colaiuta… moving to NYC, having faith he had something to say with his playing… big lesson he learned from watching Mike Stern book a gig… how he developed his improvisational style of playing, pizza, family, relationships, respecting your needs and more cool stuff Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com A solo artist with 10 LPs, Wayne’s also been a successfu...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 44 min
On this Stevie Salas Interview, he dives deep, explaining how he went from being homeless to touring arenas just 2 years later with Rod Stewart… getting fired from Duran Duran, being Native American, Rod Stewart telling him about “mountains & valleys,” dealing with the loss of his girlfriend and how Mick Jagger helped him bounce back, quitting the Rod Stewart gig and LOADS more deep stuff: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com A successful sideman and produ...
Nov 07, 2022•2 hr 10 min
On this Zach Amster interview: What it takes to stop writing music you think you should be writing and start writing the music you need to write… how the pandemic changed the band (not what you’re thinking), Zach’s “secret weapon” on stage, personal struggles offstage, non-music hobbies and interests, most important thing his parents taught him, lots more, a fun hang, why he’s so driven, and how this helped himself and the band grow… Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 21 min
On this Barry Richman Interview: 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, Warren Haynes… not selling his ‘57 strat to Jerry Garcia, his cool vintage guitar and amp collection, playing Duane Allman’s ‘59 Burst for 6 months… his dad, who was a top NYC session sax player, western wear and all kinds of cool stuff: Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 17 min
On this Matt Bissonette Interview: VERY DEEP convo, talking about his early struggles, importance of being open-minded, God, selfishness, what top artists have that others don’t have… working with Rick Springfield, Maynard Ferguson, Ringo Starr, Julian Lennon & Elton John… important lesson from Maynard, why joy and peace shouldn’t come and go, TONS more cool stuff Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Matt Bissonnette's played on literally hundreds of records. He’s al...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 58 min
On this Al Schnier interview: The early challenges of growing: cover band vs playing originals, the band’s early “first breaks”... dealing with Imposter Syndrome, backstory to some of the bands songs, getting into physical and “guitar” condition, his TOP 3 Musical Experiences, dealing with the passing of his father, and getting divorced… persistence, his top 3 guitars, being happier and more flexible, not being so hard on yourself, cooking, most fun thing he’s ever done, loads more cool stuff! D...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 36 min
On this Kenny Aronoff Interview: 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 Frith, Leonard Bernstein’s love, LOADS more cool stuff: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Mus...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 49 min
On this Marco Pirroni Interview: Why he left Siouxsie & The Banshees, playing with Sid Vicious, Malcolm McLaren, his top 3 musical experiences, biggest surprise for him in the music business, why he owns 4 Vintage 1956 Les Paul Juniors, happiest time in his life, pitfalls of social media: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Marco Pirroni Interview: A key member of the early British gla...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 53 min
On this Billy Howerdel interview: From sound and lighting guy, to playing lead guitar in a platinum-selling band all over the world! Billy talks about how & why he became a tech, and the serendipitous series of events that led to him becoming an artist and a professional musician.David Gilmour, Pink Floyd’s Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour, the utter destruction (137 Guitars) of the Downward Spiral Tour, growing up with an alcoholic father, backstory to his hit records, TWO low points he’s had...
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 50 min
Shane Gaalaas Interview: Drummer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Shane played with Japanese pop legacy B’z for 18 years, and has toured and recorded with Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmstein, Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Moore, Jeff Kollman… and is a member of Cosmosquad, Diesel Machine, & Toque Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support GREAT stories: Leaving Canada and the work/VISA ba...
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr 10 min
On this interview, I was asked to be a guest on Jackson Henderson’s Romera Records Podcast. Here’s some of the things I spilled the beans on: Starting Everyone Loves Guitar, keys to being a good communicator (NOT what you think!), REVEALED at LAST: my 3 favorite episodes of ELG!, why “work ethic” is so important to me, Most embarrassing mistake I’ve made on ELG, the ONLY edits I EVER ask my guests to make, Behind the scenes of my marketing business and why I stopped being an online marketing gur...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min
On this Prashant Aswani Interview: GREAT stories about his cross-country bus ride to Berklee, making his first 2 records while still in school, flipping a coin to decide if he went to medical school or Berklee, taking care of his ailing grandmother, smoking cigarettes at 15 with his grandmother in India, happiness, insecurity, unconditional love, divorce, and LOADS of other deep stuff. Very cool and open vibe Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.co...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 48 min
On this Von Kopfman interview: Handling Grief & Trauma: “I was driven to succeed because I felt like nothing for a long time…” One of the kindest people you’ll meet, Von’s passion for music literally saved his life. Von was sexually molested twice, when he was 10 years old. Scared for both himself and his family, he began writing songs and playing music and “The guitar became his counselor.” At age 42, he was able to deal with this trauma through therapy, which helped him immensely. Von also...
Sep 24, 2022•2 hr 24 min
Loads of great stories about hooking up with Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose, Ted Nugent, playing with ZZ Top, Jerry Harrison, how Night Ranger got started and lessons learned… top 3 musical experiences, low points… best decision he ever made, being invincible, the environment, regrets, more. GREAT convo: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Jeff founded Night Ranger and sold over 16 m...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Jeff talks about moving to LA, getting hooked up with Dokken, Dio & Foreigner, some very funny “rock ‘n roll stories,” traps of the music business, great guitarists he’s played with, getting sober and staying sober for close to 30 years, loads more interesting stuff: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Jeff was part of the classic Dokken line-up & has also played with Dio, ...
Sep 12, 2022•55 min
On this Vaden Todd Lewis interview: Growing up with brimstone & fire, and dealing with the fallout of this… Why big labels ABANDONED Toadies, behind the scenes stories to some awesome Toadies songs, wishing he didn’t give so many f*cks, surviving a wild stampede of people at his worst gig ever, the freedom of his childhood farm, breakthrough musical discovery of The Talking Heads & The Pixies, NAPA Valley and the most important thing he can tell you. Very cool convo with an incredibly ta...
Sep 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Matt Stevens Interview: Matt talks about beating cancer and how this changed his life, maintaining integrity in his music, what motivates him to play guitar, best attitude ever about the “new” music business, figuring stuff out and not taking anything for granted. VERY COOL guy Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support A solo artist with 4 albums of his own, and lead guitarist for The Fi...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 25 min
On this Murray Pulver interview: An incredible musical break he got from a session he did 3 years earlier, that put him on stage with Crash Test Dummies… crushing it as a band member with Doc Walker for 10 years… losing his dad, having to leave Nashville, transitioning into becoming a producer and why things have worked out for him… marriage, CFL vs NFL, Prague knowing what you’re good at, and why “You can never be the best version of yourself if you’re always pushy,” and loads more Discover Whe...
Aug 27, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 880
