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Rik Emmett - Triumph Feb 28, 2020

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How Rik got started in the music business, Triumph's first gig, a scary record company transaction and why Rik ultimately left Triumph - and a moving story behind why the band members made up, years later… playing the US Festival (250,000 people), playing with George Benson, Steve Morse, Steve Vai… favorite songs he wrote, best decision he ever made, mellowing, and what happens when you get 8 free guitar lessons. Really cool and very sincere guy, first class all the way:

Rick was the guitarist, vocalist and primary songwriter for Triumph. While Rik was with the band, Triumph released 7 Platinum and 10 Gold LPs in Canada. In 1988, Rik left Triumph to focus on a solo career and has since released 20 studio & live LPs

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Paul Jackson Jr. Feb 27, 2020

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This one's emotional: Paul's first recording as a session player was with Lenny White, and the stories only get better from here: Working with George Benson, Patrice Rushen, Wah Wah Watson, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, BB King, Billy Preston, Stan Getz, Aretha Franklin, Joe Williams, Ray Parker Jr., Whitney Houston, Arturo Sandoval… Paul's top 3 sessions & top 3 live performances, growing up in South Central LA and the incredible support and sacrifices his parents made for him, favorite guitars... dealing with the loss of his mom & others close to him… Disneyland, Richard Pryor, stupidity, and loads more. A TON of fun, love, and interesting stories all wrapped into one awesome conversation

Paul Jackson, Jr. has been a first-call LA session guitarist for over 40 years. He's played on LPs by Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Lenny White, BB King, Sonny Rollins, Billy Preston, Joe Sample, Lamont Dozier, The Jacksons, Jose Feliciano, Stan Getz, Aretha Franklin, Boz Scaggs, Freddie Hubbard, Alphonse Mouzon, Ella Fitzgerald. Michael Jackson (Thriller, Bad), Ray Parker Jr., Larry Graham, Herb Alpert, The Temptations, Ramsey Lewis, Chicago, Michael McDonald, Stanley Clarke, Earl Klugh, Isley Brothers, Quincy Jones, Elton John, Marcus Miller, Ray Charles, Abe Laboriel, George Duke, and literally HUNDREDS of others… and he has 10 solo LPs of his own

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Kenny Aronoff Feb 26, 2020

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Tons of cool stories here, about working with John Mellencamp & lessons learned, playing with Al Pacino, Elton John, partying with Slash, playing with Tony Iommi, Bon Jovi, Don Was, John Fogerty… his intense work ethic and the origins of it… how he became a "Navy Seal" in classical music at Indiana University… following his heart and not his head, divorce, Vic Firth, Leonard Bernstein's love, LOADS more cool stuff:

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Kenny's played on over 300 million sold records and has toured or played w John Cougar Mellencamp, Jefferson Airplane, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Glen Frey, Slash, Bob Seger, Tony Iommi, Santana, Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Gilbert, and literally hundreds of other artists

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Mark Buteux - Kings of Frog Island Feb 25, 2020

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How the Kings of Frog Island came together... Mark's psychology behind, and approach to songwriting, song structure, and how he creates long musical climaxes… backstory of the bands most popular songs, some nerdy guitar stuff, why he wouldn't be a good paramedic (funny), his very supportive and encouraging parents and how this impacted him… plus, loads of practical ideas on how to make your music, your recording, or anything you do, more creative. Really cool, very interesting and upbeat, lots of laughs:

Mark Buteux is the guitarist and primary writer of Kings of Frog Island, a great psychedelic rock band from Leicester. KOFI has released 5 LPs, 1 EP and is about to drop their 6th LP

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Jose de Castro - Spain's TOP Session Guitarist, AMAZING Right-Hand Technique Feb 20, 2020

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Breaking into the session scene in Madrid at a young age, touring throughout Spain at 16, why he always plays Fender Strats, how he developed his incredible right-hand technique, being a dad, running, trying to find balance between work and play, and his changing priorities over time. Incredible player, very humble

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A top session player in Spain, Jose de Castro is an incredible artist in his own right, with 5 studio & 2 live LPs of his own. He's also played with top musicians like Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Simon Phillips, Reb Beach, Guthrie Govan & Rob Marcello.

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Shane Gaalaas - Cosmosquad, Toque Feb 19, 2020

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GREAT stories: Leaving Canada and the work/VISA balancing act, opening for Nirvana, getting the gig with Yngwie, Schenker & B'z… growing up in a dysfunctional childhood environment, top 3 personal development takeaways. 100% REAL & RAW:

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Drummer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Shane played with Japanese pop legacy B'z for 18 years, and has toured and recorded with Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmstein, Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Moore, Jeff Kollman… and is a member of Cosmosquad, Diesel Machine, & Toque

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Lou Pardini - Chicago Feb 18, 2020

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Moving to LA and working his way up, working with Billy Preston, Stevie Wonder, John Patitucci, Elton John & Leon Russell… overcoming a terrible family tragedy… his first written song winning a Grammy for Smokey Robinson, moving to Nashville, having the confidence to do music, the drive for his work ethic, fame vs. desire to make music - and the difference in long-term personal growth, "The Great Disappearing Act," and why Lou's "Still trying to figure it all out." Total first class act, in every way possible and a deeply talented musician who gives 110% all the time

The oldest of 6 brothers & a successful session player for 4 decades, Lou's been the keyboardist & co-vocalist of Chicago since 2010. He's also a prolific songwriter who's written a No. 1 Billboard R & B hit.

He's written, produced or performed w Stevie Wonder, Patti Austin, Billy Preston, John Patitucci, Joe Sample, Robben Ford, Chick Corea, Larry Carlton, Elton John, T Bone Burnett, Leon Rueesll and many others.

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Dan Knobler Feb 17, 2020

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How he started a successful music video and promotion company out of college, moving to Nashville from NYC, working with Judy Collins, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Bela Fleck, Feist… accomplishment vs. impostor syndrome, setting boundaries, balancing work and family time, and more. Pay attention, you'll definitely be hearing Dan Knobler's name, again and again - he's a bright, hardworking producer with a very promising future

Dan Knobler is a producer, engineer, mixer and guitarist in Nashville. He's produced and engineered projects for Allison Russell, Rodney Crowell, Cory Chisel & Adriel Denae & others… and has also worked with Bela Fleck, Judy Collins, Rosanne Cash, Chris Thiele and others

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Neil Jason - Bryan Ferry, Saturday Night Live Band, Mark Knopfler Feb 14, 2020

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Working with Bryan Ferry, The Brecker Brothers, Paul McCartney, Phil Ramone, John McLaughlin, Narada Michael Walden, Pete Townshend, Mark Knopfler, Eddie Van Halen, Yoko Ono & the Plastic Ono Band, Eddie Van Halen, Will Lee, Phil Manzanera, Mick Jagger, Grace Slick, Paul Shaffer, Gladys Knight… playing more thoughtfully, being in the moment, tons more

Neil Jason is a professional bassist, producer & composer. Over the last 40 years, in addition to the above, he's also toured or recorded with Pavarotti, Billy Joel, Roxy Music, Hall & Oates,, Paul Simon, Kiss, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Harry Chapin, Celine Dion, Brigitte Zarie ,Cyndi Lauper, Dire Straits, Joe Jackson, Art Garfunkel & others. In addition, he was a member of the house band for Saturday Night Live from 1983 to 1985, and has over 100 appearances with Paul Shaffer and the Band on David Letterman.

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Darran Charles - Godsticks Feb 13, 2020

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VERY intense convo about how Darran worked tirelessly on getting the band launched, including booking ALL their early gigs across Europe... dealing with depression and coming to terms with how to remediate it… being more self-reflective, a tragedy and a friend who made Darran start questioning things, dealing with perfectionism, loyalty, and loads of other interesting bits and pieces. Lovely guy, very genuine:

Darran Charles is the lead singer, writer, founding member and guitarist for Godsticks, a successful prog rock/metal band out of Wales. The band has supported major acts like The Pineapple Thief, The Aristocrats, Mike Keneally band and others… headlined their own shows, and just dropped their (awesome) 5th Studio album, Inescapable.

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