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Tommy Holappa Interview - Greenleaf & Dozer - Everyone Loves Guitar Nov 07, 2018

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At 20 Tommi founded Dozer and at age 24, he founded Greenleaf. Both of these Swedish bands combined have released 12 full-length albums, touring all over the world. They are two of the best psychedelic rock bands around

Tommi shared why it's easier for him to write originals than play covers, his gear and how he gets his great fuzzy tone, being a dad, hobbies outside of music, why Greenleaf's new album is called, "Hear The Rivers" and more. Great convo with an incredibly happy and positive guy:

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Dave BIller Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar Nov 06, 2018

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Dave "LeRoy" Biller has been involved in the Austin music scene since 1964. He's played or toured with Ray Price, Jimmie Vaughan, James Burton, Billy Gibbons, Buddy Miller, Dave Alvin, David Grissom, Leon Rhodes & Buddy Emmons… and has contributed to hundreds of albums ranging in styles from heavy metal to blues, jazz, country, western swing, rockabilly, gypsy jazz and beyond

GREAT story about Eric Clapton asking Dave to play at Crossroads festival… managing a neurological condition he has, called Focal Dystonia, which has impacted his right hand and his ability to play… the source of his intense work ethic and commitment to success in whatever he does, why Jimmy Page does it for him, Hawaii, and loads more insight into this guitar player's guitarist

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Stelios K Interview - Shalamar, Five Grand Stereo - Everyone Loves Guitar Nov 05, 2018

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Stelios is the guitar player and mastering engineer for Five Grand Stereo, the Musical Director for Shalamar, and has worked with Grammy Award winners Patti Austin, Gloria Gaynor, One Direction, Olly Murs, Jason Donovan, Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle, Paul Young, Nik Kershaw, Sister Sledge, Mica Paris and many more. He was also the guitarist for various house bands such as the UK X-Factor Live Tour, Rewind 80s and Cool Britannia 90s Festivals

Interesting call and great stories about growing up in Cypress and moving to London and then to America, advantage of being the tortoise and not the hare, and the formula for success in any endeavour: real relationships, curiosity, paying attention and looking for opportunity, taking action - ANY action, proactively reaching out, trusting your guy, making an offer, and interacting as much as possible with new people… dealing with family illness, and so many other positive practical lessons. Fantastic call with an incredibly grounded, humble, successful and kind human being:

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Steve Mazur Interview - Our Lady Peace - Everyone Loves Guitar Nov 02, 2018

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Steve's held down the lead guitar slot with Our Lady Peace since 2002, and he is also a successful Television and Movie composer and performer. Great story about how Steve got the gig with OLP, things that have kept him humble, how he manages being a celebrity and an introvert, at the same time… handling anxiety, trusting yourself, keeping an open mind to doing new activities, and more. Really warm conversation with an incredibly genuine and kind person:

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Greg Foresman Interview - Martina McBride - Everyone Loves Guitar Nov 01, 2018

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… After running a successful regional band in Kentucky for several years, Greg moved to Nashville in 1988 and has been the lead guitarist in Martina McBride's touring band since 1997. He's also released 5 studio and 1 live album with his own band.

A deeply emotional interview, Greg shared a number of his personal thoughts which are close to his heart. How MADD basically shut down the club business in Louisville, the benefits of having the courage to do your "own thing," musically, believing in yourself, some heartwarming memories from his childhood & more:

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Jake Curran Interview - Niall Horan, Lisa Lambe - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 31, 2018

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Only 24 and already one of the top players in Ireland, Jake just returned from a 16 month US tour with Niall Horan. Jake talks about the difference in cultures between Ireland and America, and his experiences touring around the states… copper coins, Japan, growing up with a dad who played guitar, the pluses & minuses of going to music college, and more. Very nice and mello convo:

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Alastair Greene Interview - Alan Parsons - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 30, 2018

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Alastair Greene formed his own blues trio in 1997. Along the way, toured and recorded with Alan Parsons for 7 years, and has released 8 solo albums along the way. Great convo talking about his experience at Berklee, how he got the gig with Parsons, some early personal and financial struggles he had to deal with, meeting & playing with Steve Morse, getting comfortable and confident with himself and his playing, and much more. Really fun and honest convo:

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Jeff Fielder Interview - Mark Lanagan, Amy Ray - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 29, 2018

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Currently touring with Amy Ray and a fixed part of Mark Lanagan's touring & studio band for a while now, and was on the Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown episode with Mark, as well… Jeff's an incredibly hard working player out of Seattle. He's also played with Dave Abbruzzese, Star Anna, Stone Gossard, Duff McKagan and others

Jeff talks about some of the family hardships he had early on and their impact… Playing with Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, Joe Walsh, Robbie Robertson & Chrissie Hynde… most influential musical experience (NOT what you'd think)... favorite guitar players (again, NOt what you'd think)... mistakes he made and lessons learned. VERY candid convo, great guy, incredibly grateful, optimistic and driven:

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Toshi Yanagi Interview - Jimmy Kimmel - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 26, 2018

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Originally from Tokyo, Tosh came to the states in 1985 and literally could not speak English. In spite of that, not only did he master English, he graduated (and taught at) Musician's Institute… headlines regularly at the world famous Baked Potato in LA… has toured the world… writes and plays on soundtracs & plays sessions… and has held down the guitar spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live for the last 16 years

Toshi on the biggest cultural differences between America and Japan… best (and worst) musical experiences he's had on the Jimmy Kimmel show… Mistakes he made, best traits, and biggest changes in his life. Very candid, fun convo:

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Jonny Lam Interview - Sinkane - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 25, 2018

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A top NYC electric, pedal and lap steel guitar player, Jonny is the lead guitarist for Sinkane, and has played or toured with David Byrne, Norah Jones, Billie Joe Armstrong, EmmyLou Harris, Busta Rhymes, Benny Blanco, Keb Mo, Sean Paul, Steve Earle, Pharaoh Sanders, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Jamie Lidell, Charles Lloyd, Taj Mahal, Jim Campilongo, Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), and more…

Jonny talks about the very interesting reason why he started playing slide… a cool story about working with Busta Rhymes, some important personal discoveries that have helped shaped Jonny's outlook on music, and on life, cool hobbies, and loads of other interesting personal insights and thoughts. VERY sincere convo:

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