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Will Bernard Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 24, 2018

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Will is a two-time Grammy nominated guitarist. One for his work with Charlie Hunter in TJ Kirk, and another for one of his own solo records. Besides being a band leader, Will has toured or recorded with Dr. Lonnie Smith,Tom Waits, Ben Sidran, Bernard Purdie, Dr John, Booker T.Jones, Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra, George Porter Jr., Zigaboo Modeliste, Medeski, Martin and Wood, Mike Clark, Bill Laswell, Idris Muhammad and others

Will talks about growing up in Berkeley and making the transition over to NYC… what motivates him to write, instead of playing as a side man… record deals going south (imagine that)... being open and OK with yourself, and more

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Jimmy Leahey Interview - Dennis DeYoung - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 24, 2018

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Jimmy Leahy started playing guitar at age 7, learning from his dad, Harry... a well-known jazz player and a prolific teacher in New Jersey. Jimmy's toured and recorded with John Waite, Patty Smyth, Martha Davis, Gloria Gaynor, Alison Krauss and is currently playing with Dennis DeYoung, from Styx

One of the most optimistic and genuine guys you'll meet, Jimmy talks about the incredible positive influence his dad had on him, and also the pressure he often felt being "Harry's son"... a great story about the best gig he had, playing as part of the house band for Bon Jovi's birthday party - playing alongside Roger Waters, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney… some of the tougher times he went through, and loads more cool stuff:

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Rich Eckhardt Interview - Toby Keith - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 23, 2018

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Rich has literally toured the world with Toby Keith over the last 20 years as his lead guitarist. Along the way, he released two solo records, acted on the hit TV series Nashville, for 4 years… and has played with Willie nelson, Ted Nugent, Sammy Hagar, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler and loads of others. Ted Nugent also named Rich as one of his favorite guitarists

Great stories about how he got the gig with Toby Keith, playing with Steven & Joe from Aerosmith... getting through a really difficult time he had, career-wise, during which he did not pick up his guitar for 6 months, and how he wound up coming out of this… why he's NEVER sold a guitar… surviving divorce & many more cool stories. GREAT convo:

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Aben Eubanks Interview - Kelly Clarkson - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 22, 2018

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Aben was touring professionally at 12, and is also a producer and a songwriter. He's been touring with Kelly Clarkson for almost 13 years and has also co-written some of her songs. His production credits include pop, Americana, and metal genres

Aben talked about his dad's influence on his playing, and what it was like touring with his dad at such a young age… dealing with divorce and being on the road away from your children… playing with Nathan East… being introverted in an extroverted career… his most beautiful place in the world, and being true to yourself. Wonderful conversation with a gentle soul

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Carl Verheyen Interview - Supertramp - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 19, 2018

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A first-call LA Session player for over 30 years, Carl's played on records by Albert Lee, Robben Ford, Robin Thicke, Joe Bonamassa, Scott Henderson, B.B. King, Glenn Frey, John Fogerty, Steve Morse, Stanley Clarke, Belinda Carlisle, Dave Grusin, Melissa Manchester, Jose Feliciano and literally 00's of others. He's also provided the music and scoring on over 60 motion pictures, TV shows, movies and cartoons, and has been a full band member of Supertramp for almost 20 years, and has played with the band for 33 years

Carl tells dozens of stories here, about his 2 signature guitars, his top 3 studio sessions, movie and television experiences, celebrity music lessons he's given, and how he got the gig with Supertramp. He also talked about why he's walked away from some gigs, including an Allan Holdsworth gig, and a 14-month gig that would have paid him close to a half-million dollars… what it's like playing in front of 180K people… how he keeps the guitar fresh, even after over 50 years of playing, and tons more cool stuff. A total PROFESSIONAL, in every sense of the word, amazing enthusiasm for guitar:

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Bjorn Englen Interview - Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, Uli-Jon Roth - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 18, 2018

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Bjorn's first gig here in the states, after moving from Sweden, was for Quiet Riot, who he toured with for a year. Since then, he's played with some of the hottest shredders around, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, Uli-Jon Roth and others

Bjorn talks about what makes Sweden such fertile ground for musicians, and how Yngwie impacted this… Bjorn took a lot of chances at times in his career, but as he says, he "didn't know what to be afraid of," and this is something anyone can learn from… learning to speak up for, and being honest with yourself, and more. One of the most well-respected metal veterans around:

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Yotam Silberstein Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 17, 2018

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Originally from Israel, Yotam was a child prodigy who moved to NYC after winning a scholarship to the New School. He has has recorded and played with James Moody, The Heath Brothers, Roy Hargrove, George Coleman, David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Paquito D'rivera, Christian McBride, John Patitucci, Monty Alexander and others

Yotam talks about what drew him into jazz, some advice he would have enjoyed when he was younger, some of his favorite things to do outside of music, and more:

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Jon Conley Interview - Kenny Chesney, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 17, 2018

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Jon is a popular session guitarist in Nashville and has been touring with Kenny Chesney for the last 8 years. He also spent 5 years as Wyonna Judd's guitarist & 3 years as guitarist and MD for Leann Rimes. He has also performed or recorded with: The Judds, Lee Greenwood, Buck Trent, Tom Brumley, George Jones, Taylor Swift, Joe Walsh, Steve Miller, Sammy Hagar, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, John Mayer, The Boston Pops Symphony, Jimmy Tittle, Marty Stuart, Johnny Cash, Terri Clark, Allison Moorer, Luke Combs & Savannah Conley

Jon talks candidly about depression and mental illness, the crazy audition he had for his very first Nashville gig, playing with Sammy Hagar and Joe Walsh, dealing with perfectionism, the amazing influence his parents had on his life, and more. One of the most genuine and thoughtful people I've met - you don't want to miss this one:

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Jimmy Vivino Interview - Late Night w/ Conan O'Brien - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 16, 2018

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Jimmy went from playing keyboards in small, dark New Jersey bars to being the lead guitarist and Music Director at The Bottom Line nightclub in NYC, to doing the same on one of the top television shows on late night TV. He's also played with Johnnie Johnson, Chuck Berry, Hubert Sumlin, Levon Helm, Al Kooper, Gov't Mule, Phoebe Snow, Laura Nyro, Jon Sebastian, Donald Fagen and loads of others. Plus, he plays in several of his own projects, including the successful Beatles tribute band, The Fab Faux, with Will Lee

Jimmy shares some amazing stories about Joe Walsh, James Brown, Al Kooper, Robin Trower, Bob Dylan, Felix Cavaliere, John Sebastian, Levon Helm, Donald Fagen, Warren Haynes, Mike Bloomfield and others. Also, some inside early scoop about the Conan O'Brien show. Jimmy played other instruments until he was 22 years old and decided to focus on guitar at this point. What he's accomplished and the time he accomplished it in, is phenomenal. Incredibly sincere and selfless guitar hero, and super high energy levels to boot. So listen NOW:

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Paul Pigat Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar Oct 15, 2018

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A sideman with a slew of diverse acts like Neko Case, Carolyn Mark, Michael Kaeshammer and Ndidi Onukwulu, Paul has also performed with Jim Byrnes, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Big Sandy, Aaron Neville, The Sojourners and more… and he is also one of the most famous Rockabilly and Country pickers in Canada, under his solo Cousin Harley band

Paul talks about gigging in bars at age 12… some of the rough times he had and how he got through them… great story how Serendipity entered his life and he wound up getting a Signature guitar from Gretsch… becoming a dad, being at peace with yourself, and more. LOADS of laughs and some very real discussions:

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