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Errol Cooney Interview - Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, Beyonce - Everyone Loves Guitar Sep 03, 2018

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Besides performing in the American Idol house band, Tonight Show band (as a sub) and other television shows, Errol has toured or performed with Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Phillip Phillips, Dave Chappelle, Lalah Hathaway, and many more over the past 20 years

A committed family man, Errol talks about how his career got started and making the commitment to move to L.A… a funny story about his audition with Stevie Wonder… Dave Chappelle's juke joints… being kind and having the courage to believe in yourself, even when others don't… and much more. Cool convo with a successful sideman:

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Marty Schwartz Interview - How to make a comeback - Everyone Loves Guitar Aug 31, 2018

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With over a BILLION views on YOuTube, Marty Schwartz is the most popular guitar teacher online. But his road to success was far from easy. Marty had to basically restart his business from zero, and what he did in 2 ½ years is a lesson in how to make a comeback

Marty also opened up about what prompted him to start teaching online in the first place… his childhood and his parents divorce… the songs featured in his most popular videos… his biggest influences, musically and personally… favorite part of what he does (it's not what you're thinking), and some personal challenges he's had to deal with along the way. Interesting call with a very genuine guy

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Johnny Stachela Interview - Slide Guitar, Duane Betts, Devon Allman - Everyone Loves Guitar Aug 30, 2018

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Johnny's recorded with producer Eddie Kramer (Hendrix, Zeppelin), and opened for Robbie Krieger, Dickey Betts and Mike Campbell. 1 year ago, Johnny was still maintaining a full time job, while playing music close to full-time. Today, he is only performing and writing music literally all over the world, with two of the hottest guitarist acts in music today, Duane Betts and Devon Allman.

Johnny shares a great story about meeting Robbie Krieger, Matt Abts and Jorgen Carlsson from Gov't Mule… difference between being an artist (he released two solo CDs with his own band) and a side man… yoga, reptiles, bodyboarding, and more:

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Luca Benedetti Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar Aug 29, 2018

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Luca Benedetti has been performing in a wide variety of Roots, Jazz, Country, and Americana-inspired projects since moving to NYC in 1996. His most recent collaborations include performances, production and recordings with Jim Campilongo, Martha Redbone, Speeding West, Honeyfingers, Tubby, The Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout, Erik Deutsch, Jon Cowherd, Zephaniah & The 18 Wheelers, The Dang-it Bobbys, Jason Loughlin & The String Gliders, Kelli Scarr & North of Amarillo, The National Reserve, and Margo Valiante

Luca has a really interesting background. Born in Rome, he grew up in Italy, New York City, Connecticut, Africa, and Bangkok. He graduated from Berklee, studied under Ron Carter, and has also done session work for a number of major retailers. Luca talks about the pros and cons of growing up in so many different places and how this shaped his music and his personality. Very candid call with a great jazz player:

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Adam Zimmon Interview - Ziggy Marley, Page McConnell - Everyone Loves Guitar Aug 28, 2018

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Currently on tour with Ziggy Marley, Adam's worked with Glen Campbell, Shakira, Iggy Pop, Dido, Lissie, Enrique Iglesias, Alejandro Sanz, The Spam Allstars, and Vida Blue, a band made of Adam, Page McConnell, Oteil Burbridge,and Russell Batiste

Adam started playing later than most, but believed in himself enough to say "Yes" to everything, and he managed to play all the time as a result. Some really cool stories about working with Glen Campbell, Iggy Pop, Ziggy Marley… self-loathing and not giving a shit what others thing… raising children and trying to balance everything, and more. Really relaxed conversation, we spend a good portion of it laughing out loud. Lots of fun here, for sure:

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Christine Ohlman Interview - Rebel Montez, SNL House Band - Everyone Loves Guitar Aug 27, 2018

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The lead singer of the Saturday Night Live band since 1991, Christine is also the leader of Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez (6 CD's & a DVD). Christine's played with Ian Hunter, Brian Wilson, Sting, Nona Hendryx, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Ronnie Spector, Sonny Landreth, Taj Majal, Lucinda Williams, and many others. And she shares stories about working with GE Smith, Lou Reed, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Miller, Mac Rebennack (Dr. John), Bonnie Bramlett and Tom Morello

Signed to a major label at 15 years of age, Christine's managed to turn lemons into lemonade, in so many different areas of her life. She shares story after story of how she chose to dug her heels in and acquire additional skill sets at times in her life when she could have easily just given up - and no one would have faulted her for doing so. A true warrior and a very kind person, this is a GREAT call, with an extremely talented musician who is out there hustling every single day:

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Tomo Fujita Interview - Everyone Loves Guitar Aug 24, 2018

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Tomo Fujita grew up in Kyoto, Japan, and at age 19 won a full scholarship to attend Berklee. Only problem was he didn't speak a word of English. He came to America and through sheer hustle and determination, things all seemed to work out. He wound up becoming a member of the faculty at Berklee, and has taught some famous students, such as Eric Krasno, Adam Smirnoff, and John Mayer.

Tomo has also performed with some major artists, including Will Lee, Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Steve Jordan, Susan Tedeschi, Phil Collins, John Mayer, James Gadson, Ronnie Earl, Coco Montoya, Eric Gales, Josh Smith, Kirk Fletcher, and Matt Schofield. Some great stories in here about the cultural differences and adjustments Tomo had to make, between Japan and America, very cool stuff:

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Brian Lucey Interview - 7 Grammy's Mastering Engineer - Everyone Loves Guitar #304 Aug 23, 2018

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Brian Lucey is a guitarist who became an internationally successful mastering engineer. He's mastered 7 Grammy-winning albums or singles, and 4 Billboard number ones hits with Liam Gallagher, Shania Twain, Royal Blood, The Greatest Showman Soundtrack, and has worked on projects by artists like Depeche Mode, The Black Keys, Marilyn Manson, Lucinda Williams, David Lynch/Ringo Starr, Ani DiFranco, Doyle Bramhall II, Cage The Elephant, Dr. John, Arctic Monkeys, Spanish Gold, loads of others

A bright and introspective person, Brian played guitar in the East Village in NYC before getting involved with mastering. He shared a great story about working with Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys, and how this went down… knowing who he is (and who he's not)... speeding, race cars, and oddly enough, romantic comedies… his "super powers"... studying with Robert Fripp, dying before he was even born, and more. VERY cool conversation with a super interesting and very talented dude:

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Erik Halbig Interview - Sessions, Producer, Composer - Everyone Loves Guitar #303 Aug 22, 2018

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Erik is a long-established touring and session player in Nashville, who is currently making a name for himself in production and songwriting. He produced Ty Herndon's Grammy nominated record, "House on Fire" and wrote 11 of the 12 songs on the record, as well. He's also toured with Jake Owens, Sara Evans, Thompson Square, Sugarland, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna and others

Erik has had a number of side hustles over his career, and they have allowed him to become a successful real estate investor. He shares them all with you during this convo, plus… some things he might have done differently, early on in his career… how he's changed (for the better) over the years… an amazing gift his dad gave him… and how he lowered his stress levels, dramatically. GREAT convo with an energetic, enthusiastic and successful musician:

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Will Ray Interview, Hellecasters - Everyone Loves Guitar #302 Aug 21, 2018

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Most people know Will as one of the founding members of the Hellecasters, but he was also a session player with artists like Michael Nesmith, Thomas Dolby, Joe Walsh, Carlene Carter, Steve Earle and Tom Jones. His songs have appeared on TV shows such as Oprah, the Tonight Show, and the NBA Basketball Championships.

Will was injured during the Vietnam war and once he came home, he took is attended college, and then took his GI Bill funds and purchased a $5,000 and he did two things: he went to college and practiced guitar no less than 8 hours a day. Will has some amazing stories about the brilliance of Michael Nesmith, why Chas Chandler set Hendrix to open for the Monkees, and why Hendrix then got thrown off the gig (genius move, by the way)… how the Hellecasters was started… finding your bliss, G & L vs. Fender and why, plus more. Will has a simple and very practical way of living his life and it's well worth your time to listen to it. AMAZING conversation, dig it:

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