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Doug Jackson Interview - Ambrosia - Everyone Loves Guitar #281 Jul 23, 2018

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Doug's been the lead guitarist for Ambrosia for 18 years now, and he's also played and toured with hundreds of well-known acts including Gary Wright, Marie Osmond, Mac Davis, Nancy Sinatra, Michael McDonald, and loads more

Doug shares some cool stories about playing with Roberto Carlos, Kenny Loggins, and Al Stewart… his greatest ongoing challenge over his career and how he deals with it… why he makes it a point to stay humble… and some great advice to other players - and in fact, to anyone who's ever been intimidated about doing something. 100% Raw and uncut, great conversation with a very talented player:

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Jim Peterik Interview - Ides of March, formerly of Survivor, .38 Special - Everyone Loves Guitar #280 Jul 20, 2018

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One of the most successful songwriters in rock and roll history, having penned two #1 hits, a Grammy winner and an Oscar nomination. On top of this, he's also written hit songs with The Ides of March, .38 Special, Sammy Hagar, Survivor, Rocky III & IV ("Eye of The Tiger"), The Doobie Brothers, Blackhawk, Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Cinderella, Brian Wilson, Anthony Gomes, Dennis DeYoung (Styx), along with the theme song for the Chicago Cubs and two best-selling books

Jim talks about the many unlikely events that all randomly occurred which allowed him to write his first #1 song, "Vehicle." The kicker is, the opening verse was inspired by an anti-drug government pamphlet, his stoner friend brought to school… the secret behind Jim's 47 year marriage… thinking you have all the answers when you don't… the pressure of trying to put out hit after hit… dealing with the loss of his dad, along with dozens of really cool and interesting stories that by Jim's own admission… he has literally never even discussed before. AMAZING interview - listen now:

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Robbie Wyckoff Interview - Roger Waters, Pablo Cruise - Everyone Loves Guitar #279 Jul 19, 2018

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Robbie is a highly sought after vocalist who was hand-picked by Roger Waters to be the lead singer on the biggest tour in the history of music - The Wall, Live, from 2010 - 2013. He's also the current lead singer for Pablo Cruise, and has recorded and performed with Rick Springfield, Eddie Vedder, Keith Emerson, Greg Rolie, and more…

Robbie talks about surviving cancer, and how it changed his life… what it was like playing with Roger Waters, and performing in front of audiences as large as 300,000 spectators… how The Wall tour made so much money… his experience working with Eddie Vedder… being more compassionate and loads of really cool stuff. One of the warmest people I've had the pleasure of speaking with, this one's an adventure you don't want to miss:

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Jamie Kime Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar #278 Jul 18, 2018

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A teacher on the faculty at Musician's Institute, Jamie has recorded with a diverse roster of artists including Michelle Branch, Jewel, and Malford Milligan (Storyville). He was also a charter member of Zappa Plays Zappa from its inception in 2005/6 until mid-2012, earning a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Rock Performance, in 2009. Jamie was also a member of the house band at the world famous L.A. jazz club The Baked Potato, co-leading the weekly Monday Night Jamz for 13 years… with a current monthly residency at the club today

Jamie shares some great stories about working with Dr. John and Dweezil Zappa… growing up in a military household… the making of his solo album, "Alleys"... some unusual influences, and great advice for younger musicians...

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Cory Wong Interview - Vulfpeck - Everyone Loves Guitar #264 Jul 17, 2018

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Now on the heels of releasing his second full-length solo album, one of the funkiest rhythm players around opens up about using Kickstarter as a platform… marketing his albums… managing his time… balancing work and family… the series of challenges he's had along the way in his career, and… a potentially life-threatening medical condition he had to deal with at age 16, and how it permanently changed his life, for the better…

Interesting and very honest conversation with a great player and an absolutely positive, joyful person as well. Listen now...

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Mattias "Matte" Gustafson Interview - Siena Root, Lisa Lystam Family Band - Everyone Loves Guitar #277 Jul 17, 2018

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At 18, Matte was touring Europe with a successful metal band that had just cut their first CD which took off. But his love of the blues made him realize his heart was no longer in it, and he quit the band, to start all over - working small, local blues clubs in the Stockholm area. But it paid off a short while later when he was asked to join Siena Root, a leading psychedelic blues rock band that already had 5 successful albums under their belt at that time

Matte talks about what got him into guitar and blues… his top guitars… and te new project he is is looking forward to releasing

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Doug Lancio Interview - John Hiatt, Patti Griffin, Nancy Griffith - Everyone Loves Guitar #276 Jul 16, 2018

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2-time Grammy nominee Doug was signed to a major label right out of high school and has been a successful sideman and producer ever since. Doug keeps things real as he talks about getting sober… dealing with the loss of his dad… the cool experience he had playing with Tom Jones, Billy Gibbons, and Warren Haynes… the triggering event that suddenly made him start writing songs... and what makes him unique in the studio as a producer. Nice, laid back call with a super cool, very genuine guy:

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Bryan Sutton Interview - Solo, Hot Rize, Ricky Skaggs - Everyone Loves Guitar #275 Jul 13, 2018

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Bryan is a 10 time IBMA Guitar Player of The Year award winner, and has played with a who's who of A-List Nashville artists, including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, The Dixie Chicks, Dierks Bentley, The Chieftains, and more. His first touring gig was with Ricky Skaggs in front of 5,000 people and his second was with Bela Fleck in front of 10,000 people

During this conversation, Bryan talks about his top 3 musical experiences… "paying it forward" with ArtistWorks.com… dealing with undeserving feelings… getting out of his own way… Eddie Van Halen… how to play faster in bluegrass… his best childhood memory… family, guitar, The Legend of Zelda, and more. This is a rare, extremely candid, and very personal glimpse into the life of one of the greatest acoustic guitar players of modern times:

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Chris Traynor Interview - Bush, Helmet, Orange 9mm - Everyone Loves Guitar #274 Jul 12, 2018

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Chris started playing professionally while still a teenager, in New York City. First with hardcore band Orange 9mm, then with alternative metal band Helmet. From here, he joined Gavin Rossdale and Bush and has been with them for 18 years. Along the way, he's also managed to work with Peter Green, Katy Perry and Blur.

Chris talks about the difficult task of having to leave a band he founded because his own musical core was no longer aligned with what the band was doing… being comfortable (or not) in your own skin… discipline and commitment… being tied up to the chimney on his roof of his house - by his own dad… Bob Rock's influence on him… his cool vintage gear, being a dad, and more. VERY real and frank conversation with a powerful player, who's a master of playing different styles of music:

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Gretchen Menn Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar #273 Jul 11, 2018

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Gretchen is not only an amazing player, but a brilliant person who's accomplished quite a lot, including graduating college... becoming an airline pilot… touring the world with Zepparella… releasing two solo records (including a very difficult concept album) and 4 other albums in separate projects

Gretchen was kind enough to share some personal history on this call, including the pressures of growing up in Palo Alto… the incredibly close relationship she has with her family… dealing with the loss of her best friend at a very young age… and more. This was a GREAT call with an incredibly independent, positive and optimistic person who always sees the glass half full

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