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Sean McVay - King Buffalo, "Dead Star" Mar 27, 2020

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The making of Dead Star and changes in recording from previous records, new tunings he used on guitar, state of affairs in music, backstory to several of the new songs and more. Bonus broadcast of Sean's original interview including why "We're all the same," and where his great work ethic came from. Super cool!

Sean McVay is the guitarist and founder of King Buffalo, a psychedelic hard rock band that's released 2 LPs & 2 EPs in just 6 years, and just released their 3rd LP, Dead Star

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Ludovic Naud - Dead Horse One Mar 26, 2020

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Growing up in a rural town in France, interesting story on the origins of the Shoegazing genre, hilarious touring stories including a man with legit horns on his head, dealing with a major accident that put him out of commission for 3 months, the music scene (and Coronavirus) in France, Iceland, dark music, being a parent, and more. LOVELY guy:

Ludovic is the bass player and lead singer of Dead Horse One, one of the top French shoegazing bands. Over the last 8 years, they've self-released and self-promoted 3 LPs and 2 EP's - all amazing records. The've toured extensively throughout Europe

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Jim "Kimo" West - Weird Al Yankovic, Slack Key Grammy Nominee Mar 25, 2020

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Kimo shares the unlikely event that changed his life and got him playing slack key guitar… some savvy advice for musicians, most difficult move he's ever had to make, the beautiful Aloha spirit and how it's changed and influenced him, his first trip to Hawaii and much more. Great convo, awesome guy:

Jim's been Al Yankovic's guitarist for the last 30 years, and has also released 12 solo LPs as a Hawaiian slack key artist. He has 4 Grammy's for his work with Weird Al, and was recently nominated for a Grammy on his last solo LP, Moku Maluhia: Peaceful Island - which is a beautiful record

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Tiffany Pollack Mar 24, 2020

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One of THE coolest guests we've had on the show, Tiffany shares some intimate stories: How she reunited with her biological family at age 25 after being adopted as a child… rising up and out of a 5-year abusive relationship, becoming a mortuary and being visited by the spirit of one of her clients… her role in the real life version of "The Pharmacist"... playing with Russell Batiste (from The Funky Meters)... singing tips for non-singers, confidence, resilience and more. Awesome energy!

Tiffany began singing and writing songs at a young age, in her native New Orleans. Today, she fronts Tiffany Pollack and Co. her own band, touring regionally and performing her own music. An incredibly talented and passionate singer, TIffany has recorded one LP with Eric Johanson, "Blues In My Blood." The record earned several awards including one for best Blues/Rock LP, as well as Best Female Vocalist. Expect big things from Tiffany - she's incredibly talented, full of passion, and resilient

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Ryan Cook - Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley Mar 23, 2020

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Benefits of working in the music industry before he was a musician, great story about Desmond Child moving him to LA, visualization, first guitar, why it's easy to be nice, hard work, meeting his heroes, why achieving his dreams has made him so grateful, more. High energy!

Ryan signed his first record deal with his band Hair of the Dog, toured worldwide and released 3 LPs. He also plays with Thee Rock N' Roll Residency, Big Rock Show, Skid Row (sub), and has been playing with Gene Simmons since 2016, and now Ace Frehley

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Doyle Dykes Mar 20, 2020

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Doyle's relationship with God and the church and how it impacted him throughout his life… loads of true stories about what some might call serendipity, but what others call divine intervention… A major medical hurdle he had to overcome which nearly destroyed his music career, top 3 musical experiences, playing with Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy and Eric Johnson… his 47 year marriage, Glen Campbell, a lesson learned at the drive in, Guitar Poor & more. LOVELY guy, great convo, incredibly sincere in his beliefs:

World-renowned finger picker Doyle Dykes is equally adept on acoustic or electric. He's played w Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy, Merle Travis, Les Paul, John Fogerty, Vince Gill & Others. Doyle grew up in gospel music and has since toured all over the world playing gospel, country, blues, jazz and other genres. He's also a member of the International Country Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, and a 2-time ICGMA Instrumentalist of the Year winner. He's the author of Lights of Marfa

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Audley Freed Mar 19, 2020

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Audley Freed on the 4 year effort it took to get Cry of Love up and running, playing with Warren Haynes / Gov't Mule, Greg Allman, Black Crowes, Jimmy Page, Sheryl Crow, Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones, Johnny Hallyday, Leslie West, Don Was… dealing with the loss of his parents, work ethic, unconditional love, gardening, being a better listener and why we're all a work in progress. Incredibly honest, kind guy - amazing player

Audley's written 2 #1 Billboard hits with his first band, Cry of Love, and has also been a successful side man over the last 30 years, recording and touring with The Black Crowes, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Gov't Mule, Johnny Hallyday, Brian May & others… and has co-written songs recorded by Gov't Mule, Train, Chris Robinson & others… and has been a touring & recording member of Sheryl Crow's band for several years now. He's been named as one of the top 100 guitarists in several different magazines

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James Duke - Matt Redman, John Mark McMillan, Chris Tomlin Mar 18, 2020

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James is a first-call sideman in the Christian music niche, having recorded, played or toured with artists like Matt Redman, John Mark McMillan, Johnnyswim, Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Walker Smith, Jesus Culture, Mack Brock, and others.He's also released 2 LPs w his solo project, All The Bright Lights

Amazing conversation, open and candid, we spoke about dealing with depression and anxiety and the importance of not keeping these things to yourself... and the freedom you get when you ask others for help in dealing with these issues. James also talked about how he got started in the music business, lessons he's learned, favorite places he's traveled & favorite venues he's played in. GREAT call, deep and insightful convo:

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JJ Blair Mar 17, 2020

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GREAT Life stories here on getting sober, working with Jeff Beck, The Who, George Benson, Smokey Robinson, David Garfield, John Densmore, Mike Landau, Ray Parker Jr., Jack Pearson, loads of recording studio hacks… why it's magic or tragic, better living through trial & terror, the Al Green Principle, and the importance of sending it and hoping you stick the landing. AWESOME convo & person

J.J. Blair is a producer and engineer whose credits include Ryan Adams, Stephen Bishop, Joe Bonamassa, Bonnie Bramlett, Double Trouble, Nathan East, Melissa Etheridge, Jim Keltner, Abe Laboriel Jr., Mike Landau, Jonny Lang & more. JJ worked on Grammy winning records by June Carter & Johnny Cash, Rod Stewart, and P. Diddy's #1 hit "All About the Benjamins."

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Eric McFadden Mar 16, 2020

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Eric talks about getting sober and the big life changes he's experienced as a result… benefits of getting out there and playing… playing with George Clinton & P-Funk, Eric Burdon, Nels Cline, Ron Wood, Mike Watt, Stewart Copeland… an emotional music moment in Paris, gratitude, not worrying about making everyone happy, relationships and LOADS of cool and interesting deep stuff!

Eric McFadden has toured the world both as a solo artist & with George Clinton & Eric Burdon. He's also played with Thomas Pridgen ( Mars Volta), Norwood Fisher (bass Fishbone), is a member of Stockholm Syndrome, The Sophistakits, & spent 2 1/2 years touring with Anders Osborne. Also played with Bo Diddley, Keb Mo', Living Colour, Joe Strummer, Les Claypool, George Porter Jr and Zigaboo Modeliste, Pat MacDonald (Timbuk3), Bonnie Raitt, Bill Kruetzman (Grateful Dead), and loads of others. He's released over a dozen albums of his own

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