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Shawn Pelton, SNL - Shawn on letting go & not attaching to the outcome Jul 03, 2020

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Shawn Pelton Interview: Understanding the subtle art of using your "radar" to get the job done… Cool stories about working with Steve Gadd, Phil Ramone, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Wolf, Keith Richards, Levon Helm, Richie Havens, The Brecker Brothers, Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Sheryl Crow, Shawn Colvin, Saturday Night Live, Daryl's House… Price he's paid for success, letting go and not attaching to the outcome, loads more behind the scenes on how he approaches each gig as a session player

Shawn Pelton Interview: Shawn Pelton has recorded with artists such as Sheryl Crow, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Pink, Tears for Fears, Matisyahu, David Byrne, Edie Brickell, Richie Havens, Joan Osborne, Odetta, Pavarotti, George Michael, Carole King,Carly Simon, Dixie Chiicks and many others. He's also played on Grammy winning albums for artists including Ray Charles, The Brecker Brothers, Rosanne Cash, Shakira, Shawn Colvin, the Hank Williams tribute album with Bob Dylan and more. Shawn has also been the drummer in the house band for Saturday Night Live since 1992.

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Mike Brignardello - founding member of GIANT Jul 02, 2020

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Mike's played with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Jewel, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Duane Eddy and hundreds of other artists - both in the studio and on tour. He's also one of the founding members of Giant, along with Dann Huff

Mike talks about how Vince Gill is able to get the best performance out of his band members and the creative people all around him… and the intensity Dann Huff brings to the table

Mike grew up in Memphis, steeped in that city's deep R & B roots. He shares the story of what it was like when he came to Nashville, and his eventual migration out west to LA, and then back to Nashville again. And, how his R & B roots fit right in to all of these moves and the success he had. A cool story about how his new single, New Year's Day, featuring legendary bassist Chuck Rainey (Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin and loads of others)... was developed. And, much more...

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Gary Morse, Pete Anderson, Brooks & Dunn: Becoming Successful in music, against all odds Jul 01, 2020

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Gary Morse Interview: Why all your gigs are ultimately connected, moving to LA from Detroit and dealing with some very hard times, top 3 touring and session experiences, becoming successful in music against all odds, why he never compromised his music, heavy influence of his dad in his work, why "There will be life after music," and loads more really cool stuff - along with some great pedal and lap steel playing!

Gary Morse Interview: Working at STAX on R & B in Detroit, moving to LA to learn country, western swing and CA rock, then to Nashville for a 27 year career as a first call session player. Gary's played on LOADS of #1 singles, and worked with artists like Johnnie Taylor, Don Was, Edwin Star, Thelma Houston, Highway 101, Pete Anderson, Dwight Yoakam, Pam Tillis, The Bellamy Brothers, Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, Sara Evans, Eric Church, Colt Ford, loads of others

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Jeffrey Lee Campbell, "Do Stand So Close: My Improbable Adventure as Sting's Guitarist" Jun 30, 2020

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Jeff talks about his book, which traces his adventures and his rags to riches to rags to redemption story as Sting's guitarist. He performed 181 concerts in 25 countries on 6 continents, for over 2 million fans. Along the way, Jeff's had a successful career as a session player in NYC, working with people like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jon Bon Jovi, Chet Atkins, John Patitucci, Sammy Davis Jr. and loads of others.

AMAZING stories about Sting, Jeff's highs and lows, getting sober over 20 years ago… Jeff working at a concession stand one day, flying to Rio as part of Sting's band, the next… the effects of fame and "false fame"... and LOADS more cool and interesting stuff. A MUST LISTEN:

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Nick Johnston, Overcoming fear & anxiety, and putting himself out there instead Jun 29, 2020

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Nick Johnston Interview: Being diagnosed with diabetes as an adult, events that turned into big career breaks for him, the making of his albums and how this progressed over time, his song structure, amps he uses, his signature guitar, his adaptability, reading 52 books a year, Tokyo, why he should've practiced LESS, and loads more. Great guy, amazingly talented

Nick Johnston Interview: Nick has released 5 great instrumental LPs and done countless tours and clinics around the world. Only 32, he's also an incredible songwriter and arranger who's not afraid to put himself out there and make mistakes. There aren't too many people that can keep you entertained and involved in 7-9 minute instrumental songs, the way Nick can

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Warner E. Hodges - Jason & The Scorchers, Dan Baird's Homemade Sin - Getting Sober & Doing the work Jun 26, 2020

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Warner E. Hodges Interview: GREAT stories about how REM and The Ramones took care of The Scorchers when the promoter didn't pay them, why The Scorchers were a double edged sword for Warner… Getting sober in 1992 and the changes that have taken place since then, why he moved to NYC and LA once The Scorchers disbanded, past mistakes made, learning how to become a "Gibson guy," JPOT, seeing AC/DC 105 times, learning to dial down his intensity and much more. AWESOME conversation with a super cool family man and a great player

Warner E. Hodges Interview: Warner Hodges is most well-known as the guitarist for Jason & The Scorchers, where he played a major role in creating what we now call Alt Country. Warner's also had a successful career outside of the Scorchers. In 2007, Warner joined Dan Baird & Homemade Sin, touring & recording (5 LPs) with Dan for the next 13 years. As a solo artist, Warner' released 5 LPs, including his most recent, Just Feels Right

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Rob Harris - Jamiroquai Jun 25, 2020

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Growing up in both the UK and Qatar, Rob was a guitar prodigy and was doing club dates & sessions at 14. He has been with Janiroquai since 1999 and has toured, played on albums, and co-written hit songs. His recording credits include Don Airey (Deep Purple), Beverly Knight, Kylie Minogue, Anastasia, Lighthouse Family, Katy Perry, JP Cooper, Era, Gabriella Aplin, Will Young, Julian Perretta, Duke Dumont, Paloma Faith, Robbie Williams, Lego Batman (Soundtrack), Louisa Johnson and The Ministry of Sound, Kanye West and more.

Rob shared stories about growing up in the Middle East… playing with Don Airey & Robbie Williams… clever marketing ideas he used to generate business for some of his side hustles… tracing some of his most profitable gigs through an encounter that happened 14 years ago… Divorce, why it's ok to be wrong, beans on toast, and more. Lots of laughter here:

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Andy Leftwich - Ricky Skaggs: Starts playing age 6, touriing the world at 19 Jun 24, 2020

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Andy Leftwich Interview: How his faith has guided him & helped him make difficult decisions, becoming an in-demand session player in Nashville, his favorite 3 sessions… importance of goal-setting & learning something new every day… having the courage to leave Ricky Skaggs' band after 16 years to pursue a higher calling and more. GREAT guy

Andy Leftwich Interview: Four-time Grammy winning instrumentalist Andy Leftwich began playing the fiddle at the age of six, and proceeded to win every major national fiddle Championship contest in the southeast. At 13, he played at the Grand Ole Opry, and at 19 he joined Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder

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Rick Holmstrom - Mavis Staples Jun 23, 2020

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Grammy winner Rick Holmstrom was a college basketball player who suddenly got "the bug" to play guitar during his senior year of college. Working his job as a reporter by day, and scouring the west coast blues clubs at night… he got his first break and began what's turned into a lifetime of touring.

Along the way, Rick's had to overcome adversity with the loss of not one, but two of his immediate family members. But this Alaskan native's story has a happy ending - he gets the girl (his wife, who he's been with for 34 years)... an amazing gig working with the legendary Mavis Staples (who he won a Grammy with)… and a great family life, filled with fun, travel, and healthy family activities…

This is one of the most refreshing and positive stories you'll ever hear!

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Gerry Leonard, David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Laurie Anderson: Doing things right pays off Jun 22, 2020

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Gerry Leonard Interview: Moving from Dublin to the East Village in NYC, playing Carnegie Hall alone with David Bowie, stories on working with Bowie, Roger Glover, Laurie Anderson, Suzanne Vega, Roger Waters… getting signed to a major label and then losing the record deal… good espresso, meditation, doing things right & more. GREAT convo with a great guy:

Gerry Leonard Interview: Originally from Dublin, Gerry Leonard is a guitar player, songwriter and producer now based in NYC. He played on David Bowie's LPs Heathen, Reality & The Next Day & toured with David as well. As a session player, he's worked with Suzanne Vega, Rufus Wainwright, Duncan Sheik, Avril Lavigne, Roger Glover, Sophie B. Hawkins, Chris Botti, Laurie Anderson & others. He's also scored and played on films including a Roger Waters score for the film The Last Mimzy. And under the name Spooky Ghost, he's released 3 LPs

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