Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Joey Concepcion (Guitarist / Solo Artist / Lost Symphony) to talk about everything from his early influences growing up, to filling in with Arch Enemy in front of 50,000 People. We dive into how he developed his impressive guitar chops, and what it was like playing with lost symphony alongside guitar heroes like Marty Friedman. All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d.

Check Out More Joey Concepcion:

Instagram:  @JoeyConcepcionGuitar 

https://www.joeyconcepcion.net/

Devine Technical Machine: https://joeyconcepcion.bandcamp.com/album/divine-technical-machine

https://www.instagram.com/joeyconcepcionguitar

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - I Become A Different Person When He Plays

04:00 - Early Years

15:45 - Filling In With Arch Enemy

24:30 - Recording A Solo Record

30:00 - Working On Lost Symphony

35:00 - Favorite Lost Symphony Track

41:00 - Outro

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join John Philips (Entrepreneur / Tour Manager for Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and Breaking Benjamin) to discuss the insane life of a tour manager hearing some of John's craziest stories on the road that really paints a picture of how difficult and life-threatening the job can be. We dive into John Philips's early years as an artist, the story behind his transition into tour manager, and his journey into entrepreneurship, building companies spanning from management to Root Beer. All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d

Check Out More John Phillips:

Instagram: @mcrpersian

@drinkparlor

https://www.drinkparlor.com/

00:00 - Intro

02:50 - What's Up With The Root Beer Company?

05:20 - The Best Haircut I've Ever Gotten

12:03 - John Phillips Early Years

16:30 - Beach Boys Tour Manager Mentored Me

18:00 - Everything I Have Done In My Life Has Led Me to This Moment

22:45 - Woke Up One Day And Was Sick of Playing (Becoming A Manager)

28:15 - How To Be A Tour Manager

33:15 - Russian Forged Us Documents On A Starset Tour

37:00 - Almost Stuck In Serbia With Ice-T

44:16 - Siobhan’s Russian Story

4900 - Who John's Currently Working With

56:00 - Hypocrisy Of Eddie Trunk

1:02:00 - Hip Hop Vs Rock Vs Pop Tours

1:11:00 - What’s Next For John Phillips

1:18:00 - Balancing Work and Life

1:25:10 - Outro

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Abigail Posner (Director of U.S Creative Works At Google / Anthropologist) to discuss the world of humans, technology, and music, and just how they all connect. We learn about Abigail's early years studying humanity and culture as an Anthropologist, as well as her transition into marketing and creative works for the massive tech company Google. We hear about her experience first starting out at a company like Google, how Google's algorithm advertises the products you'll love, and get Abigail's take on big questions like "why we buy luxury things?", "why we like certain music?", and "how to really build an audience today". All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d!

Check Out More Abigail Posner:

Instagram: @abigail_posner

Twitter: @aposner

https://www.abigailposner.com/

Human Code Podcast: https://www.abigailposner.com/podcasts-1/humancode

00:00 - Intro

03:00 - From Social Anthropology To Advertising

07:28 - Advertising vs Marketing

11:25 - How Google Decides What We Want

19:00 - What I Like is Culture

2800 - How Has Anthropology Changed Your View Of People?

38:40 - I Need My Glamour Feed

45:00 - Why We Buy Fancy Things

49:30 - Why Do We Like Certain Music?

57:00 - Starting At Google I Felt Like An Imposter

1:07:00 - Combining Tech And Anthropology

1:13:00 - Want To Build An Audience? Bring Them Value

1:21:00 - The Human Code podcast

1:29:00 - Outro

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#music #podcasts #musicpodcast #google

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Grammy-nominated Rob Graves (Producer / Starset / Red / Solo Artist) once again to continue where we left off last episode, hearing about Rob's decision to leave Nashville, meeting up with Dustin, and hearing the very first songs that would grow to inspire the band Starset. We dive into Rob Graves's songwriting philosophy, look at some of the "magic tricks" of music, and touch on Rob's solo project Gods & Martyrs. All this and more, tune in and prepare to be 2020d!

Check Out More Rob Graves:

Instagram/Twitter: @robgrav3s

https://www.robgraves.com/

Check out more Starset episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLifTWMs4uo8JtPR0Il5vY49gpJChsz9-6

00:00 - Intro

03:00 - Leaving Nashville

07:30 - Dustin Pitching The Idea For Starset

12:00 - Writing With Dustin

18:00 - Songs Are Not Finished Until The Last Minute

23:40 - The Magic Tricks Of Music

28:40 - Let The Song Guide Itself

33:00 - Creating Shouldn't Be Hard

40:04 - I Wasn’t Always This Zen

46:00 - Gods & Martyrs

55:00 - Perfection Is A Form Of Fear

1:02:00 - Outro

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#red #starset #guitar #musicpodcast

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Grammy-nominated Rob Graves (Producer / Starset / Red / Solo Artist) to hear his seemingly destined journey into the world of music. We take a look back at his early years along with the songs and people that pushed and inspired him, as well as his incredible success working with bands like Red, and Starset. We get Rob's thoughts on guitar tones, managing creativity, and a deep dive into how he developed his personal sound when producing. All this and more tune in and prepare to be 2020d!

Check Out More Rob Graves:

Instagram/Twitter: @robgrav3s

https://www.robgraves.com/#/

Check out more Starset episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLifTWMs4uo8JtPR0Il5vY49gpJChsz9-6

00:00 - Intro

03:45 - Randy Rhodes Changed Rob's Life

09:25 - Going To Berklee Broke Me

16:0:8 - There are a Lot of Bands I Don't Like

2140 - My Music Career Chose Me

24:25 - Pro Tools Was Magic

28:15 - I Pick The Tones That Fit The Record

39:00 - Moved To Nashville on Monday, Got Hired By Sony On Wednesday

47:40 - Implementing Strings On Red Album

52:15 - Managing Creativity

59:00 - Outro

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#red #starset #guitar #musicpodcast

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Kelly Kereliuk (Guitarist / Instructor / Lost Symphony / Prismind / Negus) to catch up on his newest projects including his instructive Youtube channel, teaching guitar concepts to players of all skill levels. We hear more details about Kelly's experience working on Lost Symphony records, and what it was like playing alongside his heroes on songs like Take Another Piece. We get the scoop on what a typical day for Kelly looks like and throw him into the hot seat as we get Kelly's opinions on the latest Motley Crue lineup and tour, the newest Metallica singles, and the newest generation of "online" guitar players. All this and more tune in and get ready to be 2020d.

Check Out More Kelly Kereliuk:

Instagram: @kelly_kereliuk75

kellykereliuk.com

Take Another Piece (feat. Marty Friedman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick, and Richard Shaw): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4umRs4RhxGc&ab_channel=LostSymphonyMusic

Check out Earlier Episodes:

Ep. 23 - Kelly Kereliuk: How to Write a Catchy Guitar Solo: https://youtu.be/sO1UvP7I8ow

Ep. 22 - Kelly Kereliuk: The Best Guitarist You Haven't Heard of... Yet.: https://youtu.be/WcLKVHuf4Yg

00:00 - Intro

02:50 - Kelly's YouTube Channel Is For All Guitar Players

10:50 - There Are No Wrong Notes

15:08 - New Players Don't Always Have The "Full Enchilada"

17:31 - Kelly's New Instagram Page

21:35 - Playing In Between My Hero's

28:30 - Working On Catnip High

33:00 - Being Your Own Boss

40:00 - A Typical Day For Kelly Kereliuk

46:46 - The Realization That Makes Good Guitar Players Great

58:20 - Rapid Fire Hot Topics

1:00:09 - Outro

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#mötleycrüe #metallica #guitar #musicpodcast

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Satchel (Guitarist / Songwriter For Steel Panther) to talk new Steel Panther music, the newest Steel Panther member, and more details on what happened with ex-bandmember Lexxi Foxx. We dive into the early years of Steel Panther looking at how the band became popular the "old school" way and hear about the crazy and often hilarious fans Steel Panther comes face to face with on tour. All this and more tune in with us and get ready to be 2020d!

Check Out More Satchel and Steel Panther:

Instagram: @steelpanther

New album out now "On the Prowl"

http://www.steelpantherrocks.com

Check out The Video for "Friends with Benefits"

https://youtu.be/vM6xASUJbhI

Check out Earlier Episodes:

Ep. 99 - Satchel: I F*cking Destroyed Ronnie James Dio in Ms. Pac-Man: https://youtu.be/CBNbpojBahs

Ep. 98 - Satchel: We Didn't Want Lexxi Foxx to Leave Steel Panther: https://youtu.be/9O3kX1kw660

Ep 34 - Satchel: You're Either FOR Free Speech or You're Not: https://youtu.be/Je_fdbVzfrY

Ep. 33 - Satchel: You're Gonna F*cking Love This and If You Don't I'm Gonna Kick You In The Balls: https://youtu.be/V1sY63Bitk4

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - We Should Make Picking Your Nose Totally Acceptable

0500 - Going On Tour With Winger

07:50 - New Steel Panther Song “Friends with Benefits”

12:00 - We "Made It" The Old School Way

17:00 - Steel Panther Dating App

24:00 - New Steel Panther Bassist Spyder

29:00 - What Does Satchel Think About The New Metallica Music

32:00 - Satchel Beat An Angry Judas Priest Fan

37:09 - I Wish Mick Mars The Best

41:15 - Life Without Lexxi

53:00 - Steel Panther Is Not Just Dick Jokes

01:01:00 - Outro

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#steelpanther #satchel #guitar #musicpodcast

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Zuzana Engererova (Cellist / Starset) once again to discuss some behind the scenes of a future Lost Symphony single, and what it's like recording in a room full of Ferraris. We dive into what's next for Starset and their upcoming tour, the differences when using an electric Cello, and how to deal with gigs that suck! Is music theory more harmful or helpful? Check out our take on the matter and let us know your thoughts down in the comments below!

Check Out More Zuzana Engererova:

Instagram: @zuzkycello / @lvmusicoasis

Check out Earlier Episodes:

Ep. 119 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 2]: What I Learned Touring with Starset:

https://youtu.be/JHUP-4d6jEY

Ep. 118 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 1]: Leaving Your 9 to 5 to Play Music Full-Time: https://youtu.be/ogs9d-fB4NI

00:00 - Intro

03:30 - New Lost Symphony Single?!

12:21 - Let's Record Next to The Ferraris

23:00 - How to Get a Full Orchestra Out of 3 Players

27:34 - New Starset Tour

31:20 - Electric Cello Better or Worse?

38:00 - I Don't Want To Have to Play Cello To Survive

41:21 - Dealing With Gigs That Suck!

47:57 - Is Music Theory Helpful or Harmful

52:31 - Working in Weddings Ruins Weddings

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Zuzana Engererova (Cellist / Starset) to discuss The Raiders House Band, managing your own entertainment company, and how to establish yourself in a new city. Benny debates the importance of Social Media for Musicians and how it's changed his way of making content. We learn how different writing a Bollywood arrangement can be, and get some news that more Lost Symphony music could be on its way! All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d!

Check Out More Zuzana Engererova:

Instagram: @zuzkycello / @lvmusicoasis

Check out Earlier Episodes:

Ep. 119 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 2]: What I Learned Touring with Starset:

https://youtu.be/JHUP-4d6jEY

Ep. 118 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 1]: Leaving Your 9 to 5 to Play Music Full-Time: https://youtu.be/ogs9d-fB4NI

00:00 - Intro

01:50 - The Raiders House Band

05:33 - Managing Your Own Entertainment Company

09:30 - Musicians May Need Social Media

16:25 - Managing Your Own Entertainment Company (Continued)

24:25 - New Lost Symphony?!

26:30 - How to Establish Yourself In A New City

41:43 - I Hate When Starset Changes Keys on us

49:15 - How Different is Writing A Bollywood Arrangement?

54:00 - Outro

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Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join David Abbruzzese ( Ex-Pearl Jam / I. M. F) for another round, this time hearing about his experience befriending Axl Rose and working with Guns N' Roses, David's new upcoming music projects, and the first song he'd play back with Pearl Jam. Benny Tells us the story behind his picture with Chuck Berry, and David gives us a special announcement! All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d!

Check Out More David Abbruzzese:

Instagram: @davidabbruzzese1968

The Garden of Earthly Delights:

https://youtu.be/ctS2IfXfvP8

Check out Earlier Episodes:

Ep. 65 - David Abbruzzese w/ Shannon Larkin: Who Needs Drugs When You Have Friends Like These?:

https://youtu.be/kvboTR83IIA

Ep. 64 - David Abbruzzese w/ GUEST HOST Shannon Larkin: Mushroom Tea and Memories:

https://youtu.be/ia1nJb7Om0g

Ep. 21 - David Abbruzzese: Axl Rose Trusted Me to Steer the Ship:

https://youtu.be/NqHSyuYN29Q

Ep. 20 - David Abbruzzese: Red Hot Chili Peppers and Magic Mushrooms:

https://youtu.be/3sIj-Wr7yQc

01:00 - Working with Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses

14:30 - Do Some Bands Need To "Hang It Up?"

19:00 - Why Do we Write Music?

23:00 - Making Friends From Lost Symphony

27:25 - New Music From David

29:50 - Benny's Picture With Chuck Berry

35:00 - What David Abbruzzese Does When He's Not Making Music

38:00 - The First Song I'd Play Back with Pearl Jam

45:30 - Problems With Ticket Master

55:00 - David Abbruzzese's Special Announcement

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