Jason reflects on his massive catalog, how he developed his unique style of playing in the punk environment around him in DC… getting off of heroin after years of abuse… being outdoors and it’s healing effect, and more cool stuff. VERY genuine convo Store: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Best known for his guitar work as the founder of the heavy psychedelic band Dead Meadow. The band has released 8 records, and Jason has released 2 solo LPs and 2 other solo projects

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“For us, MUSIC was a CALLING...” Jason Simon, Dead Meadow

On this Tom Gray interview: Tom is a hero, surviving & dealing with 3 different cancers... great stories from playing 6 nights a week (4 sets per night) in local bars, to getting his band, The Brains, signed by Mercury and working with Steve Lillywhite… taking off to be a stay at home dad, touring all over Europe, Canada & the states… wet t-shirt contests, being positive, Iggy Pop & loads more. LOVELY guy, first-class If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

SURVIVING & dealing with CANCER: Tom Gray, Delta Moon

On this Mike Dawes Interview, Mike explains the ridiculous amount of taxes and rigmarole foreign artists have to deal with to play shows in the states. How he developed his comforting stage presence, the unusual benefit of stage banter, the complete backstory of his last LP, Shows and Distancing and loads of very cool and interesting stuff If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

“My on-stage persona is just me…” Mike Dawes

On this David Sullivan interview: Growing up in rural North Carolina with a wood stove & wood burning hot water heater, making Red Fang’s awesome videos, stories about playing on David Letterman show, opening for Foo Fighters, Slayer, hanging with James Hetfield… his interest in science, electronics, building pedals... dealing w the loss of his dad, being curious, being less idealistic, great convo! If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

“I like solving problems...” David Sullivan, Red Fang

LOADS of amazing stories! Hitch-hiking through America at 16, getting trashed with Bowie’s band, playing w/ Pink Floyd to 200,000 people in Venice, playing w/ Johnny Marr, Jimmy Page, Debbie Harry, Robbie Robertson, Ginger Baker & others… losing his dad at a young age and its impact, getting through dark days, lessons learned, and TONS of other really cool and interesting stories & lessons. A MUST listen:

Guy Pratt, “Dark days indeed, for a cocksman...” Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Gary Moore, Jimmy Page

AWESOME CONVO: On this Amund Maarud interview, growing up on an oats farm, his preference for the intimacy of small town living, backstory to some of his best songs, trying to find his own inner calm and learning to like himself, slowing down and the beauty of “not measuring” your life, chain saws, knowing what success means to you, and loads more cool stuff. This guy is 100% the REAL DEAL and an amazing blues guitarist / artist  If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Amund Maarud has been a leading star of the Norwegian blues & rock scene for over two decades. His projects include his 60s psych rock band The Grand, his own various solo bands, Morudes, jazzrock trio Amgala Temple, his one man solo show, Lucky Lips and The Buick. He’s toured Russia, Europe, USA, England (where he headlined the Royal Albert Hall and was the MD of the Norwegian Blues Adventure), South Korea, Cambodia and Japan. He received a Norwegian Grammy in 2011, the Edvard Grieg Composer Award in 2016, also in 2016 the Blues Award at Notodden Blues festival. And in 2018 Amund got his own star at the Blues Walk of Fame in Notodden alongside the likes of Ry Cooder, BB King and Bonnie Raitt Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Amund Maarud “Now I exist even more, as a human being. I like myself more now…”

Jim reels off one cool story after another, including how he got the gig with Rod Stewart... jamming with Frank Zappa, Howlin’ Wolf, Hubert Sumlin’, Ron Wood, Kenny Jones & Rod… drunk Joe Cocker late night in the recording studio… building tension in a song, and SO much more. INCREDIBLY cool & upbeat If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support What a life! Jim Cregan’s had a solo career in the UK with a number one hit single, and was also Rod Stewart’s lead guitarist & band leader for 18 years, co-writing 30 songs with him. Played one of the greatest guitar solos, on 1977’s “I Was Only Joking.” Much more than a great conversation, this was a Masterclass in guitar playing, getting along with people, and being a music director! Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Jim Cregan, Rod Stewart, Katie Melua, Bernie Taupin “If worrying will give you a dollar, then worry like hell, son!...”

On this Emily Davis interview, dealing with bouts of depression (her “Silent Companion”) and why keeping busy musically is the best form of medicine… the incredible relief she felt when coming out, recording her first 2 LPs at the age of 20 & 21 and what drives her ambition, how the Murder Police came together and the challenges of leading a band, BEST decision she ever made, giving a massive shit, being a servant, tons of fun, awesome artist If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Emily Davis is the founder, songwriter and vocalist for the El Paso, TX alternative band, Emily Davis & The Murder Police. The bands YT channel has almost 7 Million views and opened for one of the most popular punk bands of all time - Bad Religion, throughout their 2019 fall tour. In addition to being a very talented songwriter, Emily’s a brilliant lyricist. Emily Davis & The Murder Police has 2 LPs including their most recent record, Never A Moment Alone, and Emily has released 3 solo LPs as well. Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Emily Davis, Emily Davis & The Murder Police “Coming out was one of the toughest things to do...”

Les grew up on a working pig farm, and talks about moving to London to get his career started... flying to LA from London to start a world-wide tour with literally one day’s notice… working with Jack Bruce, Donovan, Pete Townshend & Snuffy Walden… lessons learned, some difficult low points in his life, seeing Led Zeppelin in concert during their first British tour… smart decisions he made in NOT taking certain gigs, humility, gratitude, awareness, following your heart, and SO much more cool stuff. You’ll love this convo - Les is a first-class human If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support A first-call session player in the UK for 30+ years, Les has played with Leo Sayer, Joan Armatrading, Paul Rogers, Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor, Pete Brown, Bonnie Tyler, Snuffy Walden, The Corgies, Graham Bonnet, Tina Turner, Kenney Jones, Pete Townsend & loads of others, and has been a full band member of Sniff n The Tears since 1981 Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Les Davidson: Leo Sayer, Jack Bruce, Sniff ‘n The Tears “Throw yourself into the fire...”

On this John Avila interview: a dusty relic in the attic that changed his life, quitting high school, great stories about working with Oingo Boingo, El Chicano, Richie Havens, Stuart Copeland, Neil Young, Food For Feet… awesome story how he got into production, playing backyard BBQ gigs with Van Halen, barely escaping a gig in a foreign country, biggest mistake he’s made in music, worst gigs he’s ever had, why you have to always keep stretching... running, baseball, Jaime Jarrin, a new health routine & loads more. This one is chock full of stories, good vibes & enthusiasm If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support John’s been in the music business for over 40 years as a well-respected bassist, producer, composer, arranger, recording/mixing engineer, session musician & vocalist. As a bassist he played with Oingo Boingo for 11 years (84-95). As a sideman he’s toured or recorded with Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Steven Tyler, Richie Havens, Stuart Copeland, Nels Cline, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart & Bill Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead, Steve Vai & Eric Johnson, and dozens of others. He’s also performed on & composed tracks for major motion picture soundtracks, national commercials and major network television shows. While John was in the band, he co-produced Oingo Boingo along with Danny Elfman, and has since produced hundreds of other LPs. Since 2003, he’s also taught performance, production, mixing, arranging & composing at a variety of schools, currently at LA College of Music Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

John Avila Interview, Oingo Boingo: “That was TOO MUCH PRESSURE for me...”

After releasing 3 #1 singles on their first 3 albums, Brother Cane abruptly broke up - find out what happened on this interesting interview. Damon reveals ongoing struggles with record labels, the unlikely way he wound up singing, behind the scenes of his new solo record, rock star highs and lows, learning to “take a breath” before reacting to stuff, and loads more cool stuff rarely discussed. Damon is the founder, guitarist and songwriter of Brother Cane and was Alice Cooper’s guitar player for 7 years, in addition to playing with Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders. If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Damon Johnson Interview, Brother Cane: “I think we’re out of business…”

On this Dani Rabin interview, his disappointment in the lack of passion of his teachers at Berklee... starting Marbin from nothing and working up to 300 dates a year for a few years straight to get things moving, music as a portrait of your imagination and as a portrait of your reality, finding his place as an improvisational artist, why “You’re NOT in control of your growth,” TIME as the greatest healer, getting in trouble crossing the border, trusting new relationships and loads more. Somewhat controversial thoughts, but VERY open and candid If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Dani Rabin is the co-founder & guitarist of the jazz/rock band Marbin. Born in La Jolla CA and raised in Rehovot, Israel, Dani moved back to the states in 2003 to study at Berklee College of music. In 2007 he met sax player Danny Marbin. They’ve released 12 LPs to date, and through relentless touring have built up a huge fan base Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Dani Rabin from Marbin: “You thought LIFE was ONE THING, but it becomes ANOTHER thing, VERY QUICKLY”

The biggest-selling instrumental guitarist of all time shares some really cool stories: The unlikely series of events which allowed him to record (and pay for!) his first album, what he learned from Mick Jagger & Bill Graham… Low points in his career and how he handled them, his persistence and belief in himself, mistakes made & cool things he got right, favorite guitars & amps, most important thing his folks taught him, most difficult thing he had to do, being shy, The Squares and loads of cool new stuff he has going on. GREAT convo with a total professional and extremely kind person If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Joe Satriani “All pieces of art are abandoned, never finished...”

On this Nate Wood interview, the influence of his parents - both professional musicians in the band “Honk,” how he started playing bass, keyboards, and guitar… all at once. Playing 8-10 gigs a week while in high school, moving to New York City… working with Brian May, Taylor Hawkins, Wayne Krantz, The Calling (playing in front of 125,000 people), the struggles involved in launching his solo project fOUR, dating his wife, being more relaxed with people, very cool vibe... If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Nate is a founding member of the Grammy nominated quintet Kneebody. He has released 3 solo LPs & his current solo project “Nate Wood - fOUR” features Nate playing drums, bass, synths and voice at the same time. As a side man, Nate has performed or recorded with artists including jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan, Donny McCaslin, Wayne Krantz, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, Dave Grohl, Brian May and Roger Taylor (Queen), Chris Squire (Yes), Chaka Khan, and many others. Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Nate Wood: “We are SUCH simple creatures…”

Lead guitar player for The Fixx for close to 40 years, Jamie talks about his musical turning points, non music jobs he had to take in the beginning, cool stories about playing the Fillmore West, playing with Brian Eno & Tina Turner, crimson boots, biggest decision he ever had to make, gaining confidence, and more:  If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Jamie West-Oram, The Fixx: “Life’s too short to be a dickhead...”

We sit down and talk with interesting professional guitar players, and find out what makes them tick. Uncover the backstory behind your favorite guitar players, artists and sidemen. If you love guitar, success, life stories and meaningful life lessons, then stick around… you’re in the right place.

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