Everyone Loves Guitar

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Nir shares his early influences, including his musical maternal grandmother… why he uses 13's on his '94 Strat, best NYC foods, working for Arlen Roth and Hot Licks, as a kid, being present and not looking forward or backwards, best pizza in Brooklyn, and more. Cool conversation with a great player who's filled with opt...

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  On this Greg Martin Interview: subbing for Ed King and why he didn't join Lynyrd Skynyrd (NOT what you're thinking), a history of his solo projects outside of the Headhunters, the joyful way his new LP came about, the privilege of fellowship and camaraderie, Greg's radio show on the Low-Down Hoe-Down on WDNSFM.com and...

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Fresh off the release of his Samarkind's full-length album, Michal shares his story about emigrating from Poland to Ireland, and having faith things would work out… why he went back to school to study guitar as an adult, even though he'd been playing professionally for years… how his parents (and even his grandparents)...

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  On this Mike Krompass Interview, a very heartfelt conversation about Mike losing his dad when he was only 18 months old, and how this has impacted his life… his drive and passion which compelled him to play as many, and all kinds of gigs - and made him curious enough to learn what goes on "behind the glass"... working...

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  On this Casey James interview, the impact a serious motorcycle accident and resulting near-death experience had on his life, playing close to 400 shows in 365 days & what this did for him, the story of how he wound up on American Idol and the challenges and oddities of being in the limelight, behind the scenes of his n...

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Kirk talks about growing up with two older brothers in his parent's house in Compton, and the impact his father (who was a pastor) had on his life. He also shares the biggest obstacles he's had to deal with and the advice he wishes someone had given him, earlier on in his career. Fantastic conversation with a great pla...

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  On this Chris Luquette interview, how he learned to blend genres to make bluegrass very accessible, why he's so driven, early career challenges, family support, backstory to his new solo record, adjusting to NYC, keeping your ears open, and more from this incredibly talented artist and guitarist Chris Luquette is most...

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Artists who have recorded Billy Vera songs include Bonnie Raitt, Robert Plant, Fats Domino, Tom Jones, and Etta James. One of the original blue-eyed soul singers, Billy opens up about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the music business… dealing with his mother's alcoholism… the peaks and valleys of being in the enter...

If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  On this Seth Walker interview, what it was like growing up in a commune in rural North Carolina, how his entire songwriting expertise evolved from trying to sound like other artists, to today creating full-blown arrangements for strings, horns & keys... moving to Austin, Nashville and NYC to find his true creative natu...

On this Jeff Carlisi interview, he went VERY deep, talking about the serendipity of the recession which made getting a job as an architect impossible - so he joined .38 Special... Studio One, Ed King, Dan Hartman, Edgar & Johnny Winter, Benjamin Orr, Rodney Mills, Jim Peterik, Paul Rogers, Governor Mike Huckabee… the real truth behind why he left the band, his thoughts on why .38 Special are not i...

Steve talks about how he hooked up with Chet Atkins, his dad's deep and meaningful influence on him, how moving often as a kid, impacted him… his many hobbies and interests, outside of music… greatest lesson the music business has taught him, and LOADS more cool stories on this candid and rare call with a guitar legend Steve's released 14 #1 hits, over 30 Top 10 hits, 3 Gold albums, has 4 Grammys...

On this Greg Jennings interview, how he stuck it out to make his dream of moving to Nashville come true… how 19 year old Dann Huff helped Greg's session career, dealing with a period of time where work was scarce and how Vince Gill turned this around, going to the gym later in life, playing with one of his childhood musical heroes - Peter Noone...cooking, Maui, Iraq, surrounding yourself with smar...

Although George was signed to MCA directly by Irving Azoff, and has played on 10 major album releases as a member of various bands… oddly enough, his greatest success came to him because he will willing to accept a position as Rick Springfield's guitar tech, during a time in his life when things were at a slow down. If you like to root for the underdog, you'll love this story about how the good gu...

On this Peter Parcek interview, being 3 feet away from the stage and watching Clapton & Cream, Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart and Peter Green (in London)... opening for Roy Buchanan & Jerry Garcia… overcoming a career-threatening wrist injury, being real and coming from your heart, and why his heart is opening up again. LOVELY, genuine guy Peter Parcek moved to London after high school and immersed himse...

On this Ryan Newell interview, the challenges Sister Hazel faced early on, and how they launched their career… how the 5 band members have gotten along for 30 years, dealing with divorce, learning to be financially responsible, how he got into playing SG's, best decision he ever made, letting go of worry, best childhood memory, not sweating the small stuff and more. Very open and honest Ryan Newel...

On this Thomas Juneor Andersson Interview, Thomas discusses a severe accident he had in 2017, which nearly took his life… the 10-year commitment he made when he started Kamchatka, and what he sacrificed to make sure it all worked out… 2 valuable lessons his parents imparted… Telecasters, Stratocasters… raising children, more Founder, primary writer and guitarist of the incredibly successful and po...

On this Jace Everett interview, Jace talks about finding Jesus at a young age, and then "opting out" of religion... dropping out of the music business for 5 years to raise his son and provide for his family... losing his publishing deal, his record deal and going through a miserable divorce - all at once!… Backstory to his new records, favorite song he wrote (NOT what you're thinking), being a dad...

On this Gary Hoey interview: why he's a Black Belt in Martial Arts, hustling in front of Berklee, his audition for Ozzy, moving across the country from Massachusetts to LA… Writing his absolute biggest hit in 15 minutes, Chet Atkins, Judge Judy, and a TON of really cool stuff to enjoy in this fun conversation!... One of my all-time favorite guitar players, Gary's released 22 albums in the last 23...

On this Glenn Worf interview: His perseverance and work ethic and how it took him WAY beyond where he imagined… Quitting college and moving to Nashville because, "You have to be willing to fail to get better…" Early struggles trying to get his session career going, working with Kevin Welch, Bob Seger, Patti Griffin (very cool story), Buddy Guy & Mark Knopfler… Coping with a significant health issu...

On this Richard Bennett interview, GREAT stories about playing with Mark Knopfler, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Helen Reddy, Jim Stafford, Glen Campbell, Steve Earl, Al Casey… his unique approach to writing and recording, a difficult low point that found Richard struggling for almost a year, becoming a top producer and realizing he had to stop… how he went from playing dingy beer joints at 14, to pla...

LOADS of stories here! Andreas talks about growing up in Sao Paolo and sharing the grittier side of Brazil with the rest of the world. The period of confusion when one of the original founding members of Sepultura left, playing in the states for the first time, and how the American metal community welcomed Sepultura… Keeping his life in balance… Staying grounded, even amongst the (sometimes false)...

On this Matt & Gregg Bissonette interview, both brothers are LIVE to discuss their new LP and project, The Reddcoats. The record is a mix of jazz, rock, fusion & funk, and it's FILLED with energy from the Bissonettes, Wally Minko, Andy Timmons & Mike Medina. Matt talks about gaining confidence as a singer, the backstory to the band forming, and to some of the tracks… And both Matt & Gregg talk abo...

Double Grammy winner James Valentine wasn't even sure if he was going to stay in music, when his band unexpectedly won a regional Battle of The Bands contest, beating out 6,000 other bands. Band members took the $25,000 prize money and moved to LA from Lincoln, Nebraska & James' destiny was forever changed. How James hooked up with Adam Levine and the rest of the guys from Maroon 5… the toughest d...

On this Mike Shimshack interview, how Mike out-worked his competition to build a career as a successful songwriter, starting from zero, and today having placed over 45 major label cuts. Dealing with a devastating divorce that took him a couple of years to recover from. Moving to, and surviving NYC... the greatest track he ever heard - that no one else will likely get to hear… his incredibly suppor...

On this Michael Andrews interview, how a "one-off" project, The Greyboy Allstars, wound up lasting over 25 years… the curious way Michael stumbled into this entire genre, and his entire career... making the Mad World remake with Gary Jules, the impossibility of "making" your career happen, letting go of self-judgment, architecture and being more positive. Super cool convo, fast-moving and fun :-)...