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Cory Wong, Vulfpeck: Deals w a life-threatening medical condition at age 16 Dec 17, 2020

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On the heels of releasing his second LP, one of the funkiest rhythm players around talks about using Kickstarter as a platform, managing time, balancing work and family, the series of challenges he's had along the way in his career, how he handled 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

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Cory Wong is a Minneapolis-based composer, arranger, producer, and guitarist who's worked on shows like NBC's "The Voice," playing alongside Ben Rector, Gene Simmons, Questlove, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Bootsy Collins, Blake Shelton, and of course, Vulfpeck

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Aaron Marshall, Intervals: "You have to eat above your weight to move forward..." Dec 16, 2020

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On this Aaron Marshall Interview, Aaron opens up and has a very frank discussion about the turnover in his band, including the specifics of what happened, the best solution he's found (after trying many), and what he learned from this experience. The most stressful part of having his heart surgery, story of how he started Intervals on a whim when his friend posted a video of him playing guitar on YouTube, trusting his intuition, balance, bio-hacking, microdosing and LOADS more. VERY cool convo!

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Aaron is the lead guitarist for the prog metal band Intervals. He founded the band in 2011, and they've released 4 LPs and 2 EPs since then. They've also toured the world playing festivals, opening or headlining with bands like Dirty Loops, Plini, Karnivool, Animals as Leaders, Nick Johnston & others...

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Ron van Herpen, Astrosoniq Dec 15, 2020

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Ron talks about what happened over the last 9 years, and how tragedies the band had to deal with, inspired them to make a new record and start playing live, once again. Life in the Netherlands and how it's different from America, how he overcame his biggest obstacle, becoming a dad… and Texas Ribs! Great conversation with an amazing guitarist, incredible writer and a super sincere guy

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Hailing from the Oss, in the Netherlands, Astrosoniq is one of the most powerful and creative psychedelic hard rock bands ever to lay down a riff. Ron is a founding member of the band and one of the main writers and lyricists. But after putting out 5 amazing albums in 9 years, the band went totally silent. You'll learn why during this conversation

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Noah Levy: "I put my whole being into that band..." Dec 14, 2020

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On this Noah Levy Interview, playing his first gig at age 13, the challenges of working with your brother in a band... having to face the reality of "your band just isn't working out," after such a long time. Getting the gig and working with The BoDeans, Peter Frampton, Golden Smog, Brian Setzer, Tift Merritt… dealing with family illness and addiction, getting out of your comfort zone to do big musical things, having kids, Japan, rolling with the punches and loads of other stuff

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Noah toured and recorded with his brother Adam in the Honeydogs for 10 years, released 11 LPS. He's been touring and recording with Brian Setzer since 2009, has toured with Five for Fighting, Mason Jennings & Tift Merritt, toured & recorded with the BoDeans, Peter Frampton, Matthew & Gunnar Nelson & Golden Smog… and owns Chubby Mammal Studio in St Paul, MN

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Joe Barresi: "Learn as much as you can, and then forget it all..." Dec 11, 2020

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On this Joe Barresi Interview, the incredible drive and passion Joe has for his craft, and how he made short-term sacrifices to build a long-term and highly successful career as one of the top mix engineers in hard rock. Working with Kyuss, Tool, Monster Magnet, Fu Manchu, Wolfmother, Y & T, Apocalyptica, The Melvins, QOTSA… why adding extra tracks actually makes guitars sound smaller, following your heart and TONS of incredibly interesting info and cool stories, great vibe

Joe Barresi has produced, engineered and mixed some of the most important hard rock, metal and punk bands of the last 15 years including Tool, Soundgarden, Monster Magnet, Fu Manchu, Queens Of The Stone Age, Bad Religion, The Melvins, Clutch, Alice In Chains, Chevelle, Kyuss, Anthrax, Limp Bizkit, Catherine Wheel, Slipknot, Nine Inch Nails, Wolfmother, Weezer and 00's of others. Joe's made some seminal records, including Tool's 10,000 days, Weezer's "Pinkerton," Melvins "Stoner Witch" and the Queens Of The Stone Age debut - which got them signed... in addition to many others.

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Nir Felder Dec 10, 2020

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Nir shares his early influences, including his musical maternal grandmother… why he uses 13's on his '94 Strat, best NYC foods, working for Arlen Roth and Hot Licks, as a kid, being present and not looking forward or backwards, best pizza in Brooklyn, and more. Cool conversation with a great player who's filled with optimism and a zest for living:

New York City's "hot jazz guy" Nir Felder plays with Jeff Coffin, Jeff Babko, Will Lee and Keith Carlock in the Band of Other Brothers… tours around the world with Kenyon Harrold… and is an in-demand session player, as well.

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Greg Martin: "I got the call to join Skynyrd, but it wasn't the right thing…" Dec 09, 2020

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On this Greg Martin Interview: subbing for Ed King and why he didn't join Lynyrd Skynyrd (NOT what you're thinking), a history of his solo projects outside of the Headhunters, the joyful way his new LP came about, the privilege of fellowship and camaraderie, Greg's radio show on the Low-Down Hoe-Down on WDNSFM.com and loads more. One of THE kindest people you will ever cross paths with

Grammy winning guitarist Greg Martin is most well-known for being the lead guitarist of the Kentucky Headhunters... a position he's held since 1968 when the band originally formed as Itchy Brother. Greg also has a side project called Martin, Smith, McGee and the band just released a new record called Eclectic Lazyland. As always, Greg's warm melodies of his 1958 Les Paul Standard, and his soulful solos tie everything together. On this record, Greg channeled his inner Paul Kossoff and tears up some serious blues rock.

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Michal Kulbaka, Samarkind Dec 08, 2020

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Fresh off the release of his Samarkind's full-length album, Michal shares his story about emigrating from Poland to Ireland, and having faith things would work out… why he went back to school to study guitar as an adult, even though he'd been playing professionally for years… how his parents (and even his grandparents) impacted his life, and much more. Great conversation with an amazing blues rock guitarist, and gentle soul who you will definitely be hearing a lot more of!

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Mike Krompass: "What makes me happy…? Sex!" Dec 07, 2020

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On this Mike Krompass Interview, a very heartfelt conversation about Mike losing his dad when he was only 18 months old, and how this has impacted his life… his drive and passion which compelled him to play as many, and all kinds of gigs - and made him curious enough to learn what goes on "behind the glass"... working with Desmond Child, Steven Tyler, Elton John, Nelly Furtado, Honeymoon Suite… Mike pulls back the curtain and explains, in plain and simple terms, the challenges of running a small boutique label - this was incredibly interesting… fish & chips, leaving Canada, old jazz records, castles, kids, martial arts and more. GREAT convo, super open and direct

Mike is a killer guitar player, multi-instrumentalist, mix engineer & producer who's worked on top charting Billboard hits. He's co-written with Kelsea Ballerini, Steven Tyler, Mutt Lange, Desmond Child, Smash Mouth, Nelly Furtado, Disney, Honeymoon Suite & others, and has performed with Nelly Furtado, Edwin, Elton John, Smash Mouth & others. He was also Music Director for American Idol David Archuleta / Demi Lovato tour. Mike also owns Mercia Records, based out of Manchester, England

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Casey James: "It's the most confident I've ever been as a musician..." Dec 04, 2020

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On this Casey James interview, the impact a serious motorcycle accident and resulting near-death experience had on his life, playing close to 400 shows in 365 days & what this did for him, the story of how he wound up on American Idol and the challenges and oddities of being in the limelight, behind the scenes of his new LP, best decision he ever made, Covid-19, and more. Great convo, 100% honest and raw

Blues guitarist Casey James is most well-known for being the third-place finalist on the ninth season of American Idol. But Casey is actually a legit blues guitar player who just released his 3rd LP, If You Don't Know By Now, and it's great. Originally from Texas, just outside of Fort Worth, his influences include Merle Haggard, Ricky Skaggs, Pink Floyd, Sly & The Family Stone, Doyle Bramhall II, Widespread Panic and others

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