Everyone Loves Guitar

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Kirk Fletcher: "It's nice and clean, but really, you still need some funk..." Dec 03, 2020

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Kirk talks about growing up with two older brothers in his parent's house in Compton, and the impact his father (who was a pastor) had on his life. He also shares the biggest obstacles he's had to deal with and the advice he wishes someone had given him, earlier on in his career. Fantastic conversation with a great player who kept it 100% REAL all the way:

Currently living in Switzerland, Kirk's played the blues for audiences all over the globe, as lead guitarist with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, thEros Ramazzotti, and now as a solo artist

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Chris Luquette: "I had ONE great garage band moment..." Dec 02, 2020

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On this Chris Luquette interview, how he learned to blend genres to make bluegrass very accessible, why he's so driven, early career challenges, family support, backstory to his new solo record, adjusting to NYC, keeping your ears open, and more from this incredibly talented artist and guitarist

Chris Luquette is most recognized for his acoustic bluegrass guitar playing, but he's a multi-instrumentalist equally at home playing mandolin, drums, bass, electric guitar, banjo, and Greek bouzouki. He is currently a member of the progressive bluegrass band Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. Dirty Kitchen has released 4 LPs, nominated for 2 Grammy's & won 2 IBMA awards. Chris is a winner of the IBMA Momentum Award, and his latest LP is called The Way I View The World - it is filled with great songs and fierce playing.

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Billy Vera: "I got shit to do…" Dec 01, 2020

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Artists who have recorded Billy Vera songs include Bonnie Raitt, Robert Plant, Fats Domino, Tom Jones, and Etta James. One of the original blue-eyed soul singers, Billy opens up about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the music business… dealing with his mother's alcoholism… the peaks and valleys of being in the entertainment industry, and how he survived the valleys… his flaws and how they impacted his career and his personal life… and some GREAT advice not only for musicians, but for anyone making money. This is an incredibly genuine conversation, filled with personal anecdotes and GREAT stories. Well worth your time to listen

Billy grew up in a showbiz family and started performing on television as a young child. A white guy, he shocked crowds at the Apollo Theater in Harlem when was the first person to perform on stage with a black woman (Judy Clay, Dionne Warwick's cousin) as a duet, singing his hit, Storybook Children. Billy has written and sang #1 hits, was a top in-demand voice-over artist in LA later in life… and has spent the last few years keeping the legacy of early black artists alive

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Seth Walker: "It was just another step towards finding my true nature..." Nov 30, 2020

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On this Seth Walker interview, what it was like growing up in a commune in rural North Carolina, how his entire songwriting expertise evolved from trying to sound like other artists, to today creating full-blown arrangements for strings, horns & keys... moving to Austin, Nashville and NYC to find his true creative nature, ending unhealthy relationships in spite of the pain, finding his silent place in nature, allowing himself to change, self-forgiveness and more. SUPER cool & sincere, a must listen

Seth Walker is a well-known Americana & Blues artist. He's a triple threat, as a great songwriter, & a guitar player with a soulful voice.Seth's been consistently touring and performing at venues and festivals around the world. Along with headline shows, he's opened for The Mavericks, The Wood Brothers, Raul Malo, Paul Thorn and Ruthie Foster, among others. Since 1998, Seth has released 10 albums, broken into the Top 20 of the Americana Radio Charts & reached No. 2 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart

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Jeff Carlisi, .38 Special: "Ronnie Van Zandt's mom made the best ham sandwiches, ever..." Nov 27, 2020

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On this Jeff Carlisi interview, he went VERY deep, talking about the serendipity of the recession which made getting a job as an architect impossible - so he joined .38 Special... Studio One, Ed King, Dan Hartman, Edgar & Johnny Winter, Benjamin Orr, Rodney Mills, Jim Peterik, Paul Rogers, Governor Mike Huckabee… the real truth behind why he left the band, his thoughts on why .38 Special are not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, dealing with the loss of his dad, his very cool and interesting vintage guitars… the real story behind he & Ronnie Van Zant creating the song "4 Walls of Raiford"... living in the present, letting stuff go, and his missed accordion opportunity. GREAT conversation, very intelligent and open

Jeff Carlisi was the lead guitarist & an original founding member of 38 Special. He was responsible for SO MANY of the band's great signature guitar solos and licks, and he was also the co-writer of many of the bands top hits, including my favorite 38 special song, "If I'd Been The One," from Tour de Force (1983). Jeff was with the band from 1974 - 1996. Jeff grew up and played in bands with most of the members of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd & 38 Special. The band's first 2 LPs weren't very successful, but their 3rd LP, Rockin Into The Night earned them their first top 40 single and sold 250K records. The band wound up selling over 12 million LPs.

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Steve Wariner Nov 26, 2020

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Steve talks about how he hooked up with Chet Atkins, his dad's deep and meaningful influence on him, how moving often as a kid, impacted him… his many hobbies and interests, outside of music… greatest lesson the music business has taught him, and LOADS more cool stories on this candid and rare call with a guitar legend

Steve's released 14 #1 hits, over 30 Top 10 hits, 3 Gold albums, has 4 Grammys and a host of other awards from every place under the sun. He is also one of the 3 living Chet Atkins Certified Guitar Pickers, and was also mentored by and signed to RCA by Chet

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Greg Jennings, Restless Heart: "If I'm faced with a challenge, I won't quit..." Nov 25, 2020

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On this Greg Jennings interview, how he stuck it out to make his dream of moving to Nashville come true… how 19 year old Dann Huff helped Greg's session career, dealing with a period of time where work was scarce and how Vince Gill turned this around, going to the gym later in life, playing with one of his childhood musical heroes - Peter Noone...cooking, Maui, Iraq, surrounding yourself with smarter people, being more comfortable in your own skin, closeness with his parents, and loads more

Greg Jennings is the lead guitar player and an original member of the country / pop band Restless Heart. Between 1984 and 2004, Restless Heart released 9 LPs and continues to tour and perform 65-70 shows a year. As a session player, Greg has toured or recorded with Artists like Vince Gillo, Dan Seals, Anne Murray, Randy Travis, Asleep At The Wheel, The Osmond Brothers as well as songs for motion pictures: "The Secret of My Success", "Maverick" and "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys." I've also done lots of jingle work for major brands.

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George Bernhardt: Rick Springfield, The Mustard Seeds Nov 24, 2020

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Although George was signed to MCA directly by Irving Azoff, and has played on 10 major album releases as a member of various bands… oddly enough, his greatest success came to him because he will willing to accept a position as Rick Springfield's guitar tech, during a time in his life when things were at a slow down. If you like to root for the underdog, you'll love this story about how the good guy won

George pulls no punches here, and the stories he shares about the ins and outs of the music business, and how band members wind up connecting… is an amazing lesson in how long-shots line up and the value of serendipity in life. PLUS, the greatest unknown rock and roll band you never heard… personal development… shortcomings, and more, in this eye-opening conversation!

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Peter Parcek, "I realized quitting was not for me..." Nov 23, 2020

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On this Peter Parcek interview, being 3 feet away from the stage and watching Clapton & Cream, Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart and Peter Green (in London)... opening for Roy Buchanan & Jerry Garcia… overcoming a career-threatening wrist injury, being real and coming from your heart, and why his heart is opening up again. LOVELY, genuine guy

Peter Parcek moved to London after high school and immersed himself in the British Blues scene. Inspired by his experience in England, he moved back home and began playing guitar 8-10 hours a day, and joined his first serious band, Boston's Nine Below Zero. This led to Peter playing on recordings for piano legend Pinetop Perkins and a stint as Perkins' touring bandleader. To date, Peter's released 4 solo LPs including his most recent one, Mississippi Suitcase.

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Ryan Newell, Sister Hazel: "If I want to have a great day, I can make that happen..." Nov 20, 2020

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On this Ryan Newell interview, the challenges Sister Hazel faced early on, and how they launched their career… how the 5 band members have gotten along for 30 years, dealing with divorce, learning to be financially responsible, how he got into playing SG's, best decision he ever made, letting go of worry, best childhood memory, not sweating the small stuff and more. Very open and honest

Ryan Newell is the original lead guitarist of Sister Hazel, since 1993. Their first major label LP "... Somewhere More Familiar" was certified platinum, the band has sold over 2 million LPs, released 14 LPs and tours about 100 shows a year. The band founded The Rock Boat, an annual cruise since 2001, the Lyrics for Life charity, and hosts a variety of fan-centered events around the country

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