Everyone Loves Guitar

Latest Episodes:

Michael Hill - Michael Hill's Blues Mob - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 29, 2019

Show notes

One of the WARMEST people & most candid interviews you'll ever listen to. Michael Hill grew up in the South Bronx and had an idyllic childhood, being exposed to all kinds of love and music. Bruce Iglauer from Alligator personally came to sign Michael to Alligator for his first record. 6 records and hundreds of performances in 29 countries later, Michael left the music business.

Michael explains why, and he also shares loads of cool stories about the Black Rock Coalition and Vernon Reid… playing with Buddy Guy, BB King & Luther Allison (just before he died)... growing up in The Bronx… how to think about money (and maybe even more important - how not to)... Seeing Hendrix & Santana at Woodstock… some very interesting stories on meditation and LOADS more cool stuff. VERY raw, VERY real, this is a GREAT interview - as soulful as it gets:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Lisa Bouchelle - Rock Star Kitchen - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 28, 2019

Show notes

Lisa grew up in a troubled and stressful environment, but through persistence and belief in herself, has managed to perform all over the country, co-write a hit song, and create and sell one of the top-rated TV shows in the Philadelphia area

Lisa talks about driving 12,000 miles in 8 weeks on her first national tour (opening for Blues Traveler)... interesting stories about some of the cool guests she had on her TV show… thinking before speaking, being empathetic, rodents, and more:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Steve Fekete - America, Avril Lavigne, Five for Fighting - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 25, 2019

Show notes

Steve Fekete is a multi-instrumentalist & producer, currently playing guitars & keyboards for the band America. He's also played with Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne, Vertical Horizon, Five for Fighting, Don Felder, Cassadee Pope, Marc Broussard, David Archuleta, Julianne Hough & Rita Wilson. He was also a house band member for the Bonnie Hunt Show on NBC, and is the resident guitarist for Soundcheck Live

Steve dives deep, talking about how he got some of his coolest gigs, some painful lessons he learned from his mom, lessons about "not being married to any gig," taking more chances, some of his cool gear, happiness and ongoing personal development, a critical opportunity he had (which he turned down) and how this ultimately allowed him to move on and start his music career in LA, and much more personal stories:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Bill Leverty - FireHouse, Flood The Engine - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 25, 2019

Show notes

Guitarist and main songwriter for FireHouse, Bill's released 16 Gold & Platinum records, 7 million sales & loads of top Billboard hits. Bill shares some great stories about the early days of FireHouse, including some of their early struggles and dues they had to pay - both before and long after they became successful

Career highs and lows, touring and developing markets in SE Asia, playing AC/DC songs with Brian Johnson, playing with Ted Nugent & Frank Hannon, Steve Morse, great advice for younger players and loads more cool stuff:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Peppino D'Agostino - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 24, 2019

Show notes

One of the most well-traveled fingerstyle acoustic guitarists, Peppino has played with Tommy Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Sergio Assad, Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, and more. Originally from Sicily, he also co-wrote a #1 song in Italy

Peppino talks about what made him move to America… some tough times he had when he first got here, including all the different kinds of non-music jobs he held, just to make ends meet… feelings of loneliness he encountered as a child because he parents were against him playing guitar, and how he overcame them… cool story about meeting Tony Bennett, his 84 year old mom, forgiveness and more. GREAT interview, very cool guy:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Sean Chambers - Welcome To My Blues - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 23, 2019

Show notes

Sean talks about his 7th LP, Welcome To My Blues, which hit #9 on BIllboard Blues Album charts. What made this record different and how he was pushed to get out of his comfort zone, having a very successful European tour his first time out, finding his voice and gaining confidence in the studio. Cool convo about a great new record from a talented & well-established blues artist:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Jamie Glaser - Jean-Luc Ponty, Chick Corea, Lenny White - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 23, 2019

Show notes

Jamie is an incredibly successful side man who's played w Jean-Luc Ponty (over 40 years), Jon Anderson (from Yes), Chick Corea, Lenny White, Marcus Miller, Manhattan Transfer, Bryan Adams, Eric Burdon… and who's Berklee classmates were Vinnie Colaiuta, Mike Stern, Al DiMeola, Steve Smith & Bill Frisell. Jamie has written scores for major television shows and has pretty much "seen and heard it all" in the music biz - he even played for John Gotti Jr. and authored a book called Hear The Silence

One of the most revealing convo's I've had, Jamie dives VERY deep, sharing stories about losing his mom at a young age and the impact it had on him, his relationship with Steve Smith, John-Luc Ponty, Lenny White… becoming homeless and suffering depression after having an emotional breakdown as a result of PTSD in response to the 1994 LA Earthquake, and how he came out of this situation for the better… dealing with money & wealth, regrets, best decision he's ever made, reaching out to others, why he looks to learn from everyone he encounters, and more. VERY candid & heartfelt convo:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Ehsaan Noorani - Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 22, 2019

Show notes

A member of one of the top Bollywood groups, and one of the most prolific jingle writers in India, Ehsaan is also the only Indian artist to have an endorsement from Fender, along with a Fender Signature guitar. Ehsaan lost his father at age 6 and the series of events that unfolded as a result, actually wound up having a very positive impact on his life.

An incredibly interesting convo, Ehsaan talks about leaving India and attending MI in Hollywood & the cultural differences he met, accidentally getting into jingle work, how he and his partners changed the entire landscape of Bollywood music in the 90's, the importance of staying grounded, some cool gear talk, a whistling train, spirituality & so much more cool stuff here:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Ed Mundell - Monster Magnet, Atomic Bitchwax, 9 Chambers, Ultra Electric Mega Galactic - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 18, 2019

Show notes

Ed was the lead guitar player for Monster Magnet from 1992 - 2010, playing on 7LPs and touring the world many times over. He's also the founder of The Atomic Bitchwax, 9 Chambers, and The Ultra Electric Mega Galactic. Ed's opened for almost everyone, including Aerosmith, Eddie Van Halen, Metallica, Screaming Trees, Marilyn Manson… he's played with Warren Haynes, Gregg Allman, Wayne Kramer, Vinny Appice, Jorgen Carlsson and of course, Dave Wyndorf in Monster Magnet

Ed shares loads of cool stories about crazy rock and roll stuff that happened all over the world,the REAL reason why he left Monster Magnet after 18 years, Monster Magnet's unique concert rider, playing in front of 200,000 people at a festival in Spain when he was only 22, some great vintage gear he has, and the set up he used with Monster Magnet, and what he's grateful for today. VERY cool call with a player who was one of the modern stoner / psychedelic rock pioneers:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Bill Hullett - Everyone Loves Guitar Jan 17, 2019

Show notes

Bill started playing professionally at age 14, in the SF Bay area, then moved to Nashville and spent over 30 years as a first-call session player, recording on hundreds of records. He was also part of the house band for TNN's Music City Tonight & Country Homecoming TV shows. Bill's played with Alabama, Chet Atkins, David Llen Coe, Ernest Tubb, Glen Campbell, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon, Willie and Hank (both Sr. & Jr.)

Bill talks about how he was pretty much forced to join the Navy Reserve, and what the anti-Vietnam movement was like in the early 1970's in the Bay Area… how his wife changed his life, not just personally - but professionally, as well… how he managed to break into session work once he moved to Nashville… some GREAT stories about guitars, and much more. Very cool and interesting convo:

Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected