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Dave Amato, REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, Richie Sambora Nov 05, 2020

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Dave Amato's top 5 guitars, his personal traits he's worked hard at developing over the last few years… the person who's had the biggest influence on his life, TONS of guitar talk, a big insiders look at what it's like working with David Lee Roth, Ted Nigent, Motley Crue, Cher, Richie Sambora and others, along with some cool stories. You'll learn that when it comes to Nugent and the Crue… they have their own way of doing things. Great conversation with an extremely down to earth, highly successful professional guitarist.

Dave Amato has his own Gibson Signature Custom guitar… a Signature Ovation guitar… and an absolutely MASSIVE guitar and amp collection of his own. He's played with Black Oak, Arkansas, David Lee Roth, Motley Crue, Ted Nugent, Richie Sambora, Cher, and for the last 28 years, REO Speedwagon.

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Barry Bergman: "Angus Young says to me, 'But Barry, all I know how to do is play guitar…" Nov 04, 2020

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On this Barry Bergman Interview, how he connected with AC/DC & Meat Loaf and spearheaded their careers here in the states. His constant efforts and trying to get into the music business and how he finally made it and then started his own successful firm. Serving as an expert witness, representing artists in front of Congress and getting the Digital Performance Rights royalties bill passed & making 41 phone calls to get this to happen… Why it's best not to try and change someone, why leaders have to lead, doing the right thing, why "If you have a Plan B, you should just do it right now..." and more. LOVELY, sincere guy who cares about others

Founder & Chairman Emeritus of the Music Managers Forum, manager Barry Bergman has testified on Capitol Hill serving the interests of artists, and was inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame on May 10, 2018

Note: Barry's next seminar he discusses takes place November 10th

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Reggie Washington Nov 03, 2020

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Reggie's life has been filled with ups and downs, including a terrible tragedy that is, frankly… devastatingly hard to bounce back from. But today, things are different. He's extremely positive and things have taken a wonderfully optimistic turn. Not by random luck, but by getting sober and making some very specific changes, which he was kind enough to share during our conversation. This is a really cool CAT - one of my NYC homies who keeps it 100% REAL...

Originally from NYC, Reggie is a world-renown bass player. He's played with JEF LEE JOHNSON, Chico Hamilton, Steve Coleman, Oz Noy, Roy Hargrove, Branford Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Stanley Jordan and loads of other artists. He's also released several solo albums of his own…

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Olli Soikkeli: "Do your thing and you'll figure it all out…" Nov 02, 2020

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On this Olli Soikkeli interview, Olli talks about how he got into gypsy jazz (he started off playing metal) and what drives him... GREAT story how he got started in the music business, playing with his musical heroes, his determination to handle a threatening health condition, some unusual influences, not taking himself too seriously, fitness, nutrition, moving to NYC, pizza and loads more. Incredibly talented player in a very difficult niche.

Olli Soikkeli is a gypsy jazz guitarist from Finland. He's played in jazz clubs and festivals across Finland & Europe and has played with artists such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Stochelo Rosenberg, Tommy Emmanuel, Andreas Öberg, Cyrille Aimee, Antti Sarpila and Marian Petrescu. While living in NYC, he played legendary venues such as Town Hall, Herbst Theatre, Birdland Jazz Club, Blue Note, The Iridium & Lincoln Center. Only 29, he's released 9 LPs, including solo works, trio, and a variety of other projects. His 2016 LP, Travels was included on the All About Jazz magazine & Huffington Post Best Albums of the year lists.

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Andy Hess: Gov't Mule, Joan Osborne, Scofield, The Black Crowes, Robben Ford, Mike Landau Oct 30, 2020

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On this Andy Hess interview, dealing with the fallout of divorce as a young kid living between 2 places... moving to NYC, starting from scratch and making it happen… working with Gov't Mule, The Black Crowes, Audley Freed, John Scofield, Robben Ford, Sterling Campbell, Mike Landau, David Byrne, Brittney Spears, Joan Osborne, Bill Sims Jr., Leo Nocentelli… dealing with self-doubt, Buddhism and more. Andy's love of music is beautifully expressed during this conversation, great guy incredibly sincere

Andy Hess is an in-demand bass player who's toured or recorded with John Scofield, Rosanne Cash, Joan Osborne, Leo Nocentelli, The Black Crowes, Michael Landau, Robben Ford, Bill Sims Jr. Steve Kimock, Adam Levy, Bernie Worrell, Gov't Mule (5 LPs), Jeff Golub, Henry Butler, John Scofield, David Byrne, Gavin Degraw, Michael Lee Firkins, Tina Turner, Brittney Spears, Freedy Johnston, Shawn Colvin, Adam Levy, Jeff Golub, Larry Carlton & others. He's also worked on Soundtracks for American Gangster & Disney's Tangled

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Charlie Hunter Oct 29, 2020

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Charlie talks about taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani, growing up in a hippie commune, busking all over Europe for 3 years, opening up for U2, and taking ALL the roads less traveled. Incredibly raw, open and sincere, Charlie dedicated his life to his craft in every way possible. You've GOT to listen to this one

Charlie's an amazing player who's percussive style and complete domination of the 7-string guitars - playing bass, rhythm and lead - all at the same time… is simply mind-blowing. Charlie's released close to 20 albums, and has played stadium audiences all over the world…

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Mike Dawes, Shows and Distancing: Live in the USA Oct 28, 2020

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On this Mike Dawes Interview, Mike shares his candid opinions on Brexit, and explains the ridiculous amount of taxes and rigmarole foreign artists have to deal with to play shows in the states. How he developed his comforting stage presence, the unusual benefit of stage banter, the complete backstory of his new LP, Shows and Distancing and loads of very cool and interesting stuff.

Mike Dawes is an English fingerstyle guitar player known for composing, arranging and performing multiple parts simultaneously on one instrument using unique techniques. He just released his 3rd LP: Shows and Distancing: Live in the USA. Mike's been named 'best acoustic guitarist in the world' by MusicRadar & Total Guitar. He's toured the world as both a solo act, with The International Guitar Night Tour, and as Justin Hayward's (Moody Blues) lead guitar player

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Pat Bergeson: Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed Oct 27, 2020

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During this candid conversation, Pat shared an amazing story about how he met Chet Atkins and why Chet took Pat under his wing... the 3 most important lessons Chet left him with... the #1 criteria for choosing a good guitar to buy… growing up with 6 kids in his house… moving to NYC and feeling desperate, and the one event that turned his entire professional life around. Pat is a TOTAL professional

Pat's a First Call guitarist & harmonica session player in Nashville, who spent the first part of his career touring, playing, and writing with Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed. He's also toured with Allman Brothers alumni in Les Brers, played with Tommy Emmanuel, Peter Frampton, and others…

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Tony Lindsay: Longest-tenured lead singer of Santana, "I'm still hungry…" Oct 26, 2020

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On this Tony Lindsay interview, singing on the corner in upstate NY, losing his dad at a young age and moving out to California to find his destiny, dealing with racism in the south, singing God Bless America at baseball's NL Championship game, working with Santana. Steve Winwood, Narada Michael Walden… how he got the Santana gig, paying it forward, being kind, exceeding his dreams and doing unto others. SUPER Positive guy, great energy & wow what a voice

Tony Lindsay is a vocalist & the longest-tenured lead singer of Santana. With Santana, he's won 11 Grammy Awards & performed on 11 Santana LPs. He's also worked with Tevin Campbell, The O'Jays, Al Jarreau, Steve Winwood, Johnny Gill, Teddy Pendergrass, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls & others. Tony's released 6 solo LPs, and has had 2 singles reach #1 on the Official Indie Soul Chart. His new single is All Is One

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Derry Grehan, Honeymoon Suite: "It's a work ethic, not a party..." Oct 23, 2020

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On this Derry Grehan interview: going from playing clubs 6 nights a week to getting a major label deal and playing arenas, cool story about his marriage, dealing with depression and some low points when the music industry shifted and his career was put on hold, cool guitar talk, not screwing things up as a young musician because of his gratitude and because of his awareness that he was in a business, bike riding, laying tiles, and not being a dick. Great convo, high energy and very open, lovely guy

Derry Grehan is a guitarist and songwriter, most well-known as the lead guitarist and main songwriter with the band Honeymoon Suite. Since their formation in 1983, Honeymoon Suite has released 7 studio & 2 live LPs with over 1 million records sold worldwide and triple platinum sales in Canada with their first 3 LPs. These sales were driven by the success of a string of hit singles such as "New Girl Now", "Burning In Love", "Wave Babies", "Stay In the Light", "What Does It Take," all of which were written by Derry. Many of these songs were also licensed to TV and movies. Today Derry currently lives in Illinois and continues to tour and write with Honeymoon Suite, as well as writing and co-writing songs for other artists

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