On this Mike Gantzer Interview: Mike Gantzer is the founder, singer, and one of the guitarists in Aqueous. The band’s released 8 studio & several LPs & toured and headlined nationally. DEEP convo here, Mike talks about some serious trauma he had to deal with as a kid, and how it impacted him… relentless touring and lessons learned (both musical and business), getting into production, trusting your gut, empathy, OCD, slowing down… and loads more cool stuff. Mike is a survivor with tons of...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Shannon Forrest Interview: Seriously deep and FUN conversation: Feeling constricted and moving from session playing to touring… stories about playing with Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs, Michael Landau, Jerry Douglas… some low points in life he had to overcome, re-writing your own story, not being afraid to try things, what he misses most, and loads more. REALLY cool guy, fun conversation equal measure of laughs and depth Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: h...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Jim’s First In-Depth Interview: https://youtu.be/x_rJ70wf2ws?si=5ObilAqOW2fxsRzt On this Jim Oblon interview: His unique picking style and how he developed it… “fake shredding,” his unique guitar invention, The Monochord… stories about playing with Jim Keltner and “Keltner’s Matic,” stress levels of working as an artist vs working as a side man… voodoo rhythm, why “There’s a price attached to trying to better yourself, and there’s a price attached to NOT doing this, as well…” doing the right thi...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Mike Miller Interview: Mike Miller is one of the most melody-oriented players around. GREAT stories about working with Boz Scaggs, Chick Corea, Quincy Jones, Burton Cummings, Tommy Bolin, Tim Bogert, more… getting sober and re-learning to enjoy life… timing vs. melody, zip-lining, preparation, practicing everything you can think of, and more. One of THE coolest and most grateful guys around, a gem, and a must listen Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReboot...
Oct 04, 2023•2 hr 35 min
On this Grecco Buratto Interview: VERY deep call, Grecco talks about his unconventional childhood growing up in Brazil and his passion for guitar, that shepherded him to America, Setting your intention (IMPORTANT), why “If you make yourself available, work will show up,” Kundalini yoga, Cape Verde & LOADS more really cool, interesting topics. Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today's Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Gre...
Sep 27, 2023•2 hr 7 min
On this Matteo Mancuso interview: Why he isn’t a “social media sensation” and his #1 goal that REALLY drives him… Backstory to some of the best tracks off his new album, The Journey… Lessons learned from recording his first LP, why Playing Live is “More about feeling than execution,” and the interesting way he came to this conclusion, a low point in his life and his guitar playing - and why this happened… The most difficult part of his technique, that he’s worked on improving the most… the ONE T...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this Brent Fitz Interview: Brent talks about becoming proficient as a multi-instrumentalist, getting the gig with Slash, Alice Cooper, Lemmy, Gene Simmons, Mato Nanji… his top 3 musical experiences, career sacrifices he’s made, reinventing himself, moving from Canada to LA, adaptability, Mumbai, Tel-Aviv, impressing others, more Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Brent Fitz is most wel...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 59 min
On this Tony Phillips Interview: Tony talks about growing up in working class East London without indoor toilets and later on, moving to LA to work with Joni Mitchell. Working w/ David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, Gary Moore, Robin Trower, The Damned & Captain Sensible (Great Story), Jeff Beck, Malcolm McLaren, Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe & others… beating cancer, failing his way to success, shepherd’s pie, Mexican food, and being a dad. REALLY cool call with a genuine guy: Disco...
Sep 13, 2023•2 hr 42 min
On this George Harris interview: Dealing with a scary recent illness… the story behind how George began composing songs, and how writing lyrics helped him grow, emotionally… The stress of changing band members, backstory to some of George’s songs with quite emotional lyrics and their meaning… the difference in audiences all over the world, and how this affects performers… his 3 top musical experiences, the MOST IMPORTANT ADVICE his dad (Steve Harris, Iron Maiden’s bass player) gave him, getting ...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min
On this Joe Pisapia Interview: Joe talks about the difficulty of having to leave a couple of situations - one musical, and one family. Working w/ kd lang and Ben Folds Five, getting seriously sick on the road, a very scary message from the Universe that almost cost Joe his career, moving to Nashville from New Jersey, getting married, work ethic, learning to cut yourself some slack, and why everything is an experiment. REALLY cool guy, very warm convo: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Mus...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 58 min
On this Carl Burnett Interview: Mentoring lessons learned from Bill Withers & Branford Marsalis, highs and lows of working in the music biz, KEEPING TIME, marriage, martial arts, popcorn, comic books, Star Trek, being a better communicator, loads of cool stuff Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Carl Burnett’s first professional gig was touring with Bill Withers. He produced La...
Aug 30, 2023•2 hr 14 min
On this Sei Nakauchi Pelletier interview: The musical influence of his parents on his career, and dealing with the loss of his father at age 13… How the success of the band was predicated on not looking into the future so much, and letting things come organically… How the band worked diligently to create a harmonious way of arranging music for 7 different players and 7 different instruments… a Super Cool story about how their song “Barbara” came together and the backstory to some of their other ...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min
On this Steve Fister Interview: Moving from Buffalo to LA at 17, 2 weeks later playing with Iron Butterfly opening for Leslie West, Grand Funk Railroad and Savoy Brown… getting the gig with Lita Ford and touring the world as her MD for 2 years, playing with Jack Casady... putting together his trio and why he continues putting out original music, bouncing back from a life-threatening illness, doing unto others, stress & more. GREAT guy, very open conversation: Discover Where the Money’s Hidin...
Aug 23, 2023•2 hr 7 min
On this Amy Ray Interview: Amy talks about writing for her own solo project vs. writing for Indigo Girls… relationships and working through differences… racism, rednecks & reality… some dark points in her life and how she got through them… depression, anxiety, death, and childbirth… As a member of the Indigo Girls and as a solo artist, Amy’s had multiple successful careers. She also runs a record label, is a mom, and has her hands very full Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Busi...
Aug 16, 2023•42 min
On this Andy Summers interview: Mistakes he made along the way, best decision he ever made, playing to an audience of ZERO and how this was a Daunting Experience… how growing up in rural English countryside impacted his life and his passion for music, how Eric Clapton bought his first Les Paul from Andy, having multiple #1 Songs but waiting at least TWO YEARS to get paid by the record company, a critical “very British” pep talk from Sir George Martin, The Trouble in Guitars… the origins of Andy’...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this Kari Kimmel interview: bouncing back after getting dropped by TWO labels and one publishing contract… the determination that carried her from potentially nowhere, to incredible success. How she handles rejection (and yes, she still gets tracks turned down more often than you might think), and her secret ingredient to pressing on. Her primary talents & attitude that allows her to succeed. BIGGEST MISTAKE composers make when approaching music supervisors & shen making track submiss...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 23 min
On this Craig Ross Interview: Craig talks about getting the gig with Lenny Kravitz, playing in front of Jimmy Page, Buddy Guy & Jeff Beck… playing with Eric Clapton, BB King & Aretha Franklin, divorce, his cool vintage guitars, favorite amp (and what happened to it), most important game of pool he ever played, most difficult thing he’s ever had to do. GREAT player, incredibly humble Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show...
Aug 02, 2023•53 min
On this Randy Flowers interview: Loads of cool Keith Urban stories, Getting Sober and how it’s changed his life, how he was able to maintain a 20-year relationship with Meat Loaf, learning 5 songs overnight and nailing the audition for Wynonna Judd… surviving a near-disaster flight landing, working with Rob Cavallo, Kevin Shirley & Desmond Child, why comparing yourself to others serves no one, and loads more. VERY cool convo, relaxed and peaceful vibes, awesome! Discover Where the Money’s Hi...
Jul 29, 2023•2 hr 38 min
Great stories here of seeing Jeff Beck (Truth era), 10 Years After, Delaney & Bonnie (w/ Eric Clapton), Billy Preston in concert at the Fillmore West… playing with BB King at 14… going from sleeping in his car to working with top artists like David Foster, Smokey Robinson, Boz Scaggs, Rita Coolidge… co-writing a Chicago hit, some dark days for him during the 80’s, discipline, kindness, 3rd time’s a charm, and more: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in Today’s Music Business: https://MusicReb...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com On this Gregg Bissonette Interview: Gregg Bissonette’s played with David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Don Henley, Carlos Santana, Jeff Lynne & ELO, Steve Vai, Ty Tabor, Andy Summers, Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale, Steve Stevens, Gary Hoey, Ritchie Kotzen, Andy Summers, Brian Setzer, Tab Benoit, Larry Carlton, loads of others. Also on MANY TV and movie soundtracks Support this show: ...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com On this Kavus Torabi interview: Why where there is choice, there is misery and where there is clarity, there is no choice. Kavus’ insatiable obsession with and respect for music, and how this has guided him. Cool stories about being influenced by Stray Cats, Iron Maiden. Voivod, Gong and Cardiacs… Top 3 Musical Experiences, going mental during Covid… How he once literally emptied a festival, humility, his co...
Jul 15, 2023•2 hr 57 min
Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com On this Tom Britt Interview: Stick around till the end of this to see Tom’s “Emmy-winning performance” - a first and only on this show! Tom talks about getting cancer (twice) and his recovery... moving to Nashville and the focus which helped him succeed… lessons learned from Leon Russell & Vince Gill, taking Sonny Landreth’s place, being a maverick, playing with Vince Gill & Sting, his latest record,...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com On this Joshua Ray Gooch Interview: One of the most focused and committed professionals I’ve met, Joshua has achieved quite a lot in a very short time. At 16, he connected with legendary producer Johnny Sandlin and became his studio “go to” guitarist (great story behind this)... playing his first professional touring gig in front of 15,000 people in Japan… his killer work ethic, the upside and downside of be...
Jul 05, 2023•2 hr 16 min
Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com On this Tom Brechtlein interview: Seeing Chick Corea on TV and just knowing “I’m going to play with him some day.” GREAT stories about working with Chick, Al DiMeola, Wayne Shorter, Kenny Loggins, Joe Farrell, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, Natalie Cole and more… Turning lemons into lemonade during the pandemic, why there’s no upside to victimizing yourself, Scientology and how it changed his life, becoming more...
Jul 02, 2023•2 hr 2 min
Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com On this Dudley Taft Interview: Signed by 2 major labels as a band member earlier on, Dudley started his career playing in Seattle and had great success. Unfortunately, band and label problems caused things to not work out. Instead, Dudley picked himself up and started his own blues trio. 7 Solo LPs later, he’s successfully toured around the world and currently has the #2 Blues Rock single, “Give Me A Song” S...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 47 min
Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com On this Ross James Interview: Starting at the bottom, opportunities always seemed to find Ross - and he seemed to find them, as well. Playing with Warren Haynes, Nicki Bluhm, Phil Lesh, John Scofield… getting involved with youth music programs, losing his mom at a young age and what he learned from this, being present with the people you love, moving from Detroit to California, and why he’s “Gotta Serve Some...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com On this Richie Faulkner interview: Surviving a near death experience and the changes he’s made as a result… Why it’s EASY to share joy on stage, the almost-missed opportunity to join Judas Priest, working with Sir Christopher Lee, his TOP 3 Musical Experiences (VERY cool!), Being able to see the good in everything, Backstories to the songs on his latest Elegant Weapons LP, Horns for a Halo… Saying “YES” in G...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min
On this John Carroll Interview: John opens up and talks about playing the national anthem at the recent American League Championship game in Houston, moving between Texas and Nashville… playing with Pat Green, Chris Cagle, Cory Morrow, David Kersh and Les Paul… getting sober, dealing with some demons, following his faith and how it’s helped him, happiest moment in his life, coming clean with himself, and loads more cool stuff: Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023, @ ht...
Jun 14, 2023•2 hr 23 min
Bruce Soord Interview: Founder, guitarist, main songwriter and lead singer of The Pineapple Thief opens up about loads of cool stuff: Starting The Pineapple Thief & the maturing of the band over the years, mixing friends and music and what happens when it doesn’t work, top live gigs TPT has played, best decision he’s ever made, loads more cool stuff Discover Where the Money’s Hiding in the Music Business in 2023: https://MusicReboot.com Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: https://w...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this Dan Mongrain interview: How music and guitar allowed Dan to deal with childhood trauma and led him to finding joy in his life. Finding the resilience to create his own opportunities for his first band, Martyr. How Voivod became part of his musical DNA, the beauty of Japan, dealing with career burnout and stress (twice!), the joy of doing new things musically, like directing an orchestra and creating string arrangements, The Shoelace Incident! Opening for Metallica in front of 100,000 peo...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 59 min
