Everyone Loves Guitar

On this Steve Farris interview, how his lifelong passion for nature impacted his interest in music, his spirituality, and his views on life… great stories about moving to LA and trying to get his career started, auditioning for Kiss (and the ONLY reason why he didn't get the gig), how Mr. Mister came together, working with Eddie Money, Player, Tom Dowd, Clive Davis, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, D...

This is an emotional episode: how Doug got the gig with Edgar Winter is NOTHING shy of amazing - shows you how something far greater than us, is running the show. Highs & lows of the music business, value of a music education, best decision he's ever made, Mumbai, and much more. VERY cool convo If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Doug has been the recordi...

On this Jimmy Gnecco interview, Jimmy talks about the Lana Del Rey song "Hey, Jimmy Gnecco," and the controversy around it, his residency at the Viper Room, working with Brian May & Rick Rubin… "Struggling" vs. asking for help, how his own hard times have motivated him to be a source of healing for others, why viewing yourself as a victim is the worst thing you can do, self-sabotage and how he mov...

On this interview, Danny Kortchmar opens up about moving to LA from NYC, his first session (with Carole King & Gerry Goffin), cool stories about working with James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Harry Nilsson & John Lennon, Neil Young, Keith Moon, Steve Cropper, Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar… Jim Keltner's huge influence on him (and many...

A musician who's truly dedicated to the purity of what he does, Justin was incredibly candid during our conversation. Stories include the influence of his dad on his music, the highs and lows of his relationships, where the ideas for some of his biggest hits came from, his anti-authority spirit, getting sober, suffering a stroke, the power of music, staying positive in spite of adversity, depressi...

On this Matt Stevens Interview: His WORST gig ever, how failing an audition led to him accomplishing far more than he ever would have imagined, including 2 scholarships at Berklee, moving to New York City, and touring the world playing music - before he even graduated from Berklee. Two most important things he learned, early on… How random Instagram posts turned into his latest Album, Mexican food...

On this in-depth Michael Beinhorn interview, Michael explains how he went from being a synth player in Material, a local Manhattan band… to co-writing, playing and producing Herbie Hancock's smash hit, Rockit! Dealing with divorce, moving cross country, getting fired from his band, the unethical aspect of the music business… his reputation for firing drummers, working with Herbie Hancock, Red Hot...

Victor Griffin interview: pre-Pentagram days, struggles with drugs and alcohol, getting thrown off the tour with Black Sabbath and his subsequent very cool apology to Tony Iommi, crowning highs and self-sabotaging lows, the redemption of a great love story and finding God when he needed him. Plus, guitars, amps, the actual amp settings Victor uses to get his amazing tone, Sudsy Malones, compassion...

Stevie D interview: how he got the gigs with Gilmour, Walsh and CSN… playing with Gilmour, David Crosby & David Bowie… playing virtually non-stop when his career first started, important mentors in his life, playing Echoes with Gilmour & more. Great stuff! If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Stevie D is one of the top drummers in rock, playing for icons l...

Joel Taylor interview: stories about working & playing with Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Berlin, Andy Summers (hilarious story), Robbie Krieger, Stanley Clarke, Leslie West, Pat Travers, Larry Carlton, Brian Bromberg, Dave Carpenter, Jeff Richman, David Foster, Bobby Kimball... a "Buddy Rich moment," moving from a small town (pop. 5,000) to Boston, playing trumpet at Carnegie Hall and the triggering eve...

Lionel spills the beans in this interview: struggling through obstacles in his native Benin (in West Africa) through his early journey… and the tenacity and belief he had in himself, to overcome them. The intuitive decisions he made which led him through multiple serendipitous events - and how each one contributed to his success. Getting signed to Blue Note, stories about playing with Herbie Hanco...

Ben talks about his amazing experience working with Bowie, and how he got the gig… creating a new "genre" of music with Theo Bleckmann, being more aggressive, why he looks to get out of his comfort zone as often as possible, more. Great convo with a very cool and sincere guy If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support One of the most well-respected New York City...

Peppino talks about what made him move to America, tough times he had when he first got here, including all the different kinds of non-music jobs he took 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, v...

Joe Bataan reveals the detailed story of how he wound up in prison, and the serendipity and hard work he put in, to get himself out - all driven by his love and passion for music & and his desire to succeed. Handling prison life and the mindset that allowed him to move his life forward, even while inside… the incredible determination and effort he put in, to learn to compose music and play piano,...

Skid Row Guitarist Scotti Hill shares his early struggles and his dogged determination to overcome them - both personally and musically. "Nice to meet you, I have to take a piss…" The serendipity of a variety of events in Scotti's life is simply amazing, as is his courage to roll with the punches… Story of Scotti's sobriety, playing on SNL, jamming with Donald "Duck" Dunn, Shawshank Redemption, Sk...

Jamie dives VERY deep, sharing stories about losing his mom at a young age & the impact it had on him, his relationship with Steve Smith, John-Luc Ponty, Lenny White… becoming homeless & suffering depression after an emotional breakdown as a result of PTSD, 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 othe...

Ehsaan Noorani lost his father at age 6 and the series of events that unfolded around this event, wound up positively impacting his life. We talked about the energy involved in this and the miracle of how things intersect. Incredibly compelling, as Ehsaan talks about leaving India and attending MI in Hollywood & the cultural differences he encountered… accidentally getting into jingle work, how he...

On this Bob Glaub interview, a cool story about hitchhiking around Europe & Israel and how this led him to finding his career, GREAT stories about working with Jesse Ed Davis, Jim Keltner, John Lennon, Phil Spector (probably the only producer walking around the studio with a gun strapped into his shoulder holster), Dave Mason, Jackson Browne, Robbie Kreiger, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Dwight Yoak...

On this Ryan Lerman interview, how he persevered through a stagnant period of time in his career, cool stories about working with Ben Folds, Jack Conte, Michael Buble, John Legend, Tallest Man on Earth… the genesis of Scary Pockets, not overthinking ideas or taking yourself too seriously, dealing with depression, successfully completing an incredibly challenging project, being "of service" and how...

Steve dives deep, talking about how he got some of his coolest gigs, painful lessons he learned from his mom, lessons about "not being married to any gig," taking more chances, 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, & many more personal stories: If you'd...

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, the set up he used with Monster Magnet, and what he's grateful for today. VERY cool call with...

On this Donny McCaslin interview, overcoming early childhood struggles and how this changed his life, playing Monterey Jazz Festival (3 times) while in high school, why he "Always wanted to move to New York City…" getting his career started and having the courage to make the move from side-man to artist, working with David Bowie and Bowie's influence on Donny's music, getting out of his comfort zo...

Chris is the lead guitarist and co-writer for Beasto Blanco, and also has a successful business licensing music to corporations, film & TV. Chris talks about growing up in a tiny town in remote Alaska, dealing with personal tragedies, having realistic expectations in the music business, interesting childhood pastimes and more. Very cool and sincere convo, a MUST listen: If you'd like to support th...

Ray talks about growing up on a large farm in rural PA, the impact Musician's Institute had on his career, stories about David Lee Roth, Jake E. Lee and an amazingly unlikely hook-up with Korn… (finally) being accepted by Korn fans, the music business, being a dad, staying true to yourself and LOADS more great stuff. VERY candid convo! If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesgu...

A full member of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones since 2000, Lawrence is also an LA session player who's also licensed music for commercials, film and TV. Really relaxed and fun interview, Lawrence shares loads of cool stories about his many moves and why he made them, how he got into licensing music, dealing with a low point in his music career when he first moved to LA, being more positive, and more...