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Gary Pihl - Boston, Alliance, Sammy Hagar Feb 12, 2020

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Moving to San Francisco & taking guitar lessons from Jerry Garcia, getting connected with Sammy Hagar and Tom Scholz, playing in front of 80,000 people, seeing Hendrix, The Doors, Cream… not getting involved in the drug scene, photography & becoming more flexible

Gary Pihl played w/ Sammy Hagar for 8 years, has been in Boston for close to 40 years, and Alliance for over 30 years. In fact, he's one of the most steady guys around - he's even been with his wife for 53 years!

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Deren Ney Feb 11, 2020

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Early days at the Gilman club, becoming an expert at making music videos, being a strange kid with cool parents… dealing with a close friend committing suicide at a young age, and then again, later on… his cool vintage guitars, what he does when the chips are down, exiting a long-term relationship and the (positive) consequences from this, being more trusting, loads more. Heartfelt convo with a very talented songwriter, guitarist and video producer

Deren Ney co-founded and played lead guitar for Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, playing Newport Folk Festival & Bonnaroo… he later spent time playing at Phil Lesh's Terrapin Crossroads & was involved in that scene. He recently launched his first solo single and has another one coming out shortly. He's also produced 4 high quality music videos which are growing in popularity

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Marty Walsh - Eddie Money, Dolly Parton, Supertramp Feb 10, 2020

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In the trenches: how he got the gig and cool stories about Seals & Crofts, Eddie Money, Donna Summer, John Denver, Dolly Parton, John Fogerty, Supertramp… having the foresight to see the landscape changing and making a career (and life) adjustment, music biz highs and lows, accepting life with no expectations of others, getting balance, EST, and figuring out how to make it all work. TONS of energy, great enthusiasm!

Currently an assistant professor at Berklee, Marty Walsh is a veteran LA Session player who's worked with some of the biggest names on big hits: Donna Summer, Neil Diamond, John Denver, Eddie Money, Kenny Rogers, Sheena Easton, Julio Iglesias, John Fogerty and many others. He also has a successful licensing business for television and movies.

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Chris Bruce - Meshell Ndegeocello, George Clinton, Jeff Beck Feb 07, 2020

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OMG Stories for days here! His first trip to the studio at age 14, playing with Wendy & Lisa, Doyle Bramhall II, Meshell Ndegeocello, Greg Leisz, Abe Laboriel Jr., Joe Henry, Billy Preston, George Clinton… working with producers Trevor Horn & Craig Street, top 3 musical experiences, getting through low points in life, his calming nature, parents' influence, discipline, acceptance and more. TOTALLY cool guy, great vibe:

Chris' grandparents ran an after hours club in Chicago, where folks like Sam Cooke and Louis armstrong gathered… and Chris' mother was friends with Curtis Mayfield, Gary Shider & Glenn Goins (Funkadelic). A lifetime sideman, his first gig was touring the world with Wendy & Lisa, and he's toured or recorded with Jeff Beck, Doyle Bramhall II, Greg Leisz, Pino Palladino, Abe Laboriel Jr., Billy Preston, Tom Waits, Chris Connelly and loads of others, on both guitar and bass.

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Jeremy Asbrock - Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley Feb 06, 2020

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Jeremy talks about realizing he had to go beyond his preconceived notions of what musical success was, to continue being successful. Paying attention to the business part of the music business, overcoming divorce and diabetes, Japan, motherly love & more. Very cool!

Jeremy Asbrock spent 15 years playing with The Shazam, recording successfully at Abbey Road Studios… he later spent over 2 years touring as one of Gene Simmons' guitar players and is now on tour with Ace Frehley. He also maintained THEE Rock & Roll Residency in Nashville for over 5 years

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Chan Kinchla Interview, Blues Traveler - DEALING with... THE MOB! Feb 05, 2020

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On this Chan Kinchla Interview: A founding member of Blues Traveler, Chan started the band with John Popper and Bobby Sheehan when they were 16 years old. GREAT stories about getting started & playing in every crappy dive bar in the Lower East Side of NYC… dealing with the mob… getting signed and then touring relentlessly in a van, crossing the country for 3 years… trading licks with Santana, selling out Madison Square Garden… gaming, Miami, Yucatan peninsula, Avenue A… LOADS of fun!

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Bill Wittman - Producer & Engineer: Cyndi Lauper, The Hooters, Joan Osbourne, The Fixx, The Outfield Feb 04, 2020

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Loads of interesting stories about Bill working his way "behind the glass"... funny stories about connecting and working with Cyndi Lauper, The Hooters, The Fixx, Roger Waters… the making of Time After Time, playing with Allen Toussaint, his 44-year marriage, fencing, his unusual influence for "doing what you like," being more accepting, and lots more. Really cool, bright guy:

Bill Wittman is a producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter whose credits include multi-platinum debut LPs from Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osbourne, The Hooters, The Outfield… and projects with The Fixx, Roger Waters, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan & others

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Jacob Petersen - Steve Miller Feb 03, 2020

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Jacob Petersen came here from Denmark and has had quite an amazing journey. From living in a literal "roach motel" to working in Guitar Center and picking up dog crap… to traveling around the world playing with Steve Miller for the last 10 years

Great stories about growing up in a theatrical family in Denmark, a serious health condition which prompted him to move to America… hilarious NYC story, which includes pimps, hookers and bouncers… dealing with depression, anxiety, therapy and coping skills… his cool vintage guitars and the mods he makes, and the story of how he finally got his feet on the ground and gained momentum - leading up to working with Steve Miller. Cool convo, very sincere and honest:

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Buzz Campbell - Hot Rod Lincoln, Lee Rocker, Shanana Jan 31, 2020

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Buzz talks about losing his mom at a young age and the change in perspective this gave him… how he got connected with Shanana, Lee Rocker, and Brian Setzer… living the rock and roll lifestyle and then turning things around… his cool Gretsch guitars, yoga veganism, more. VERY cool conversation:

Buzz Campbell is the founder of popular rockabilly band Hot Rod Lincoln. He has also been a sideman with Shanana... and Lee Rocker's guitarist since 2004 - he was the person who encouraged Lee to do his storytelling theatrical show

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Sean McVay - King Buffalo Jan 30, 2020

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Really enthusiastic conversation about the serendipity of how Sean started playing guitar… a trip to London that changed his life, getting into audio engineering, learning to lead and collaborate, surviving an "empty room" tour and being thrilled to do it, the joy of making music, fishing, learning "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, an awesome psychedelic hard rock band that's released 2 LPs & 2 EPs in just 6 years, and is about to release another EP.

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