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James LoMenzo, Megadeth, White Lion - Learning to GET OUT OF his OWN WAY Jul 05, 2022

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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:

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James has toured and played with White Lion, Megadeth, Zakk Wylde, Pride & Glory, Black Label Society, Slash's Snakepit, David Lee Roth, and has been with John Fogerty for the last 6 years.

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Michael Bradford "It's THE BIGGEST MISTAKE people make in the STUDIO…" Jul 01, 2022

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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 thing all artists really need in the studio, What's Cheaper Than Free?

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Michael Bradford is a multi-platinum producer and songwriter, who's produced artists including Anita Baker, Run-DMC, Stevie Nicks, Deep Purple, Terence Trent d'Arby, Beth Hart, Dave Stewart, Ben Folds, The Butthole Surfers, Kid Rock & others. His songwriting catalog includes several hits for Uncle Kracker, including his global smash Follow Me, which Michael also co-produced.

As a musician, playing guitar, bass & keyboards, and often holding down the position of Music Director, Michael's recorded or toured with Anita Baker, Madonna, Uncle Kracker, Ringo Starr, Dave Stewart, Eurythmics, Richie Sambora, Kid Rock, Stevie Nicks, and others. He just finished up a European tour with English blues artist Joanne Shaw Taylor.

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Brian Quinn - Candlebox, Fosterchild - TOUGHEST DECISION he ever HAD TO MAKE Jun 28, 2022

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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

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After founding the popular hardcore band, Burial Ground, Brian founded Octane and Fosterchild. For the last 5 years he has been co-lead guitarist of Candlebox, touring all over the world & recording 2 LPs

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Tim Godwin, Taylor Guitars, WHY he LEFT MUSIC as a FULL-TIME PLAYER Jun 21, 2022

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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

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Tim's had a dual career in music. As a full-time guitarist, he was a side man with acts like Air Supply, Tanya Tucker & Laura Brannigan… he also co-founded a band that got signed to EMI, has done soundtracks, and currently produces other artists. Tim's also had a second career in artist relations, for Taylor Guitars

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Michelle Malone - 'I'm NOT JOAN JETT" Jun 17, 2022

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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 cool, really sincere convo!

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Michelle Malone is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer, from Atlanta, Georgia. She's released 19 LPs since 1988 - as a solo artist and with her band Drag the River. She has a new LP out, called 1977. In addition to her solo career, she's also recorded on records and collaborated with Amy Ray (former ELG guest), The Indigo Girls, Tinsley Ellis, Drivin' 'n Cryin, Greg Allman, Shawn Mullins, Little Feat, Albert King, Johnny Winter, Lonnie Brooks, ZZ Top, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Rory Block, Chris Whitley, Steve Earle, KT Tunstall, Shawn Colvin, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Joan Osborne & others. Her music has been played on major network television... and been recorded by Indigo Girls for which she received both gold and platinum records.

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Bill Champlin, Sons of Champlin, Chicago - Why he LEFT CHICAGO (the band) AFTER 30 YEARS Jun 14, 2022

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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

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Bill Champlin is the founder of the legendary San Francisco band Sons of Champlin, a member of Chicago for almost 30 years, and co-writer of 2 Grammy winning hit songs ("Turn Your Love Around" & "After The Love Has Gone")

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Larry Mitchell - From NEW YORK CITY to NEW... Mexico? Jun 07, 2022

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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:

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A Grammy winning producer, engineer & performer, Larry has 9 solo LPs and has toured the world playing with Ric Ocasec, Tracy Chapman, Billy Squier, Miguel Bose, and Johnny Whitehorse, better known as Robert Mirabal of Taos Pueblo

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Jace Everett "I love DEEPLY & PASSIONATELY & IRRITATINGLY…" Jun 03, 2022

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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!

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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, ambient, singer-songwriter, Americana and blues flavored music. Jace has a new solo EP, Way Down Here, and is also featured in a behind the scenes interview about his music licensing career, and you can find this in our Music Licensing Program, at MusicLicensingProfits.com.

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Eli Wulfmeier - Leroy From The North, on DEVELOPING MENTAL ENDURANCE May 31, 2022

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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

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"I wanted to be as good as I could..." Steve Hunter - Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, "You're dodging bullets from the time you're born…" May 24, 2022

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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 stuff. Amazing history from one of the great rock and roll guitarists of our time

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Steve Hunter's responsible for a ton of famous licks with people like Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel, Aerosmith, Jack Bruce, David Lee Roth, Julian Lennon, Glen Campbell, Dr. John & more. He's also recorded with Joe Satriani, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Marty Friedman, Michael Lee Firkins, Tony Levin, Tommy Henriksen, Jason Becker, 2Cellos & Karen Ann Hunter

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