On this Willie J Laws Jr interview: Growing up in Taft, TX (population 3,000!), hanging out in his grandfather's beer joint, a terrible act of racism he was exposed to in 6th grade, joining the Navy, Moving out to California and getting caught up in the CRACK Epidemic, backstories to his top songs, career and personal highs and lows, most important life lessons he's learned & more:

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Originally from Texas and currently living in Massachusetts, Willie Laws plays Texas soul music, mixed with classic R&B, country, blues & funk. Willie's performed nationally and internationally in Russia, throughout Europe, and more. He won the Massachusetts Blues Society Challenge and was a semi-finalist at the Int'l Blues Competition and Beale St. Kings Awards, in Memphis. Willie has some amazing life stories and was kind enough to share a few of them with us, today. His latest album is Too Much Blues

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On this Greg Loiacono Interview: Founding member of The Mother Hips, Greg talks about the chemistry of the band and how they've managed to work together this long, the band's 2003 hiatus and how he responded, getting sober and paying it forward, early mistakes made with The Hips first record label, responding instead of reacting, toughest decision he's had to make, and more. Very open and cool convo

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On this Hershel Yatovitz Interview: Getting the gig with Chris Isaak and how it almost didn't happen, GREAT conversation about getting sober and some really amazing advice about asking for help, experiences playing with Joe Walsh, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Warren Haynes, Bonnie Raitt… growing up in Palo Alto and moving to Portland, Charlie Hunter, Wicked Game, kindness and more. Really sincere convo:

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Hershel's been Chris Isaak's lead guitar player since 1995, playing on 12 LPs, touring the world, and appearing as a cast member on The Chris Isaak Show. Hershel's also played with Art Alexakis, Junior Brown, James Burton, Mark Ford, Warren Haynes, Joe Pass, Bonnie Raitt, Richie Sambora, Joe Walsh and LOADS of other artists

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On this SugaRay Rayford interview: His challenging childhood and how Big Momma turned things around for him and his brothers… an amazing story about his unlikely journey to becoming an artist, working the casino "chitlin' circuit"... Releasing his first LP - at age 41! What happened when he realized "I was the best me that I could be"... VERY cool backstory to some of his songs, including sharing his PTSD from when he served in Desert Storm… the PAIN of America losing its ability to be Civil, why he "Doesn't sing anything he hasn't lived"... being grateful to be on this side of the grass, and more. AWESOME, fun conversation

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SugaRay Rayford is a blues & soul artist singer and songwriter. He was born in Smith County, Texas, and started singing in Church at age 7. Ray's released 6 LPs, has won 2 Blues Music Awards, including B.B King Entertainer of the Year & Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year. His 2019 album, Somebody Save Me, was nominated for a Grammy Award. As a studio vocalist, Ray sang the theme for Judge Joe Brown & the trailer for the movie City Lights, as well as other vocal work

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Frank Marino Interview: Frank's early experimentation with LSD led him to picking up the guitar and becoming a guitar hero, but it wasn't without a price. One of the most often overlooked guitar players out there, who's anti-establishment mindset caused industry experts to turn, this was an amazing conversation where we discussed everything, including:

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Why he walked away from $250,000 and his contract with Columbia Records... details of Frank's LSD experimentation, and how guitar was the bridge from his post-LSD dream-like state into reality… God, faith, mercy… the upside and downside of signing with a record label early on in his career… how he developed his playing style, his SG and amp mods… patience, seeing good things in bad things, and more. 100% REAL:

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On this Nick DiSalvo Interview: Lead guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and founding member of Elder, one of the best psychedelic blues rock bands out there. Nick talks about moving all over the states as a kid - and then all over the world later on, as an adult, and how this impacted his life. Following his heart and not worrying about what others want you to do is the best thing, and how he came to this decision, finding love on tour, his cool guitars and amps, finding meaning and purpose in your life, and more. Very talented musician

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On this Andy Powell interview: Tracing a lifetime of musical success to ONE bold move he made, early on in his career (with Richie Blackmore)… Tons of stories: opening up for The Who for his first gig (age 14), Deep Purple… working with Tom Dowd, Miles Copeland, Martin Birch & Bill Szymczyk… smoking hash in Marrakesh… Seeing Clapton, Hendrix, Cream, Fairport Convention, Peter Green, John Mayall (w/ Mick Taylor) in concert… the deliberate decision to come up with the twin lead guitar sound. His work ethic and how it informed his attitude and success in music… Being so broke, the band was literally starving… What business old record companies were REALLY in, and why "It's not about Andy, it's about the Band." AWESOME convo with a lovely guy

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Andy Powell is a founding member and guitarist of the British rock band Wishbone Ash. Wishbone Ash was one of the earliest bands to have twin guitars playing. The band still tours worldwide and has released 26 studio LPs, 11 Live LPs and 5 Live DVDs. Over the years Andy's received tons of accolades including appearing in Rolling Stone's "Top 20 Guitarists of All Time" list. Andy was born on the East End of London, and grew up in Hemel Hempstead but has been living here in the states in Connecticut for quite some time now.

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On this Chris Spedding Interview: Chris on opening for The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park (Mick Taylor's first concert), recording with Jack Bruce, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Nick Mason, The Sex Pistols, Tom Waits… the musical and cultural transition between the 50s & 60's in England, moving to NYC from England, more. LOADS of cool stories here:

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A lifelong session player, Chris also had a Top 20 solo hit and finished 2nd to John McLaughlin for best jazz guitarist in the UK. Chris has played or recorded with Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Dave Davies, Bryan Ferry, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Nick Mason, Cozy Powell, Dee Dee Ramone, Rodriguez, Tom Waits… produced the Sex Pistols first demos, and contributed to dozens of top movie soundtracks

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On this Daryl Stuermer Interview: Daryl talks about how he got his first big break (with Jean Luc Ponty), the series of random events that led him to working with George Duke and ultimately Genesis. Playing for 500,000 people in Italy, top 3 musical experiences, dealing with his wife's cancer diagnosis, his signature guitar, work ethic, Prague, his grandfather's dairy farm. VERY warm and sincere guy, great convo:

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Daryl Stuermer Interview: Daryl has been with Genesis since 1977, and with Phil Collins since he started his solo career in the early 80's. He's also played and toured with Jean Luc Ponty, released 9 solo LPs of his own, and recorded on records by Joan Armatrading, George Duke (1st LP he played on!), Philip Bailey, Peter Frampton and others

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On this Alex Garcia interview: Growing up in Caracas and the sacrifices he made to have a successful career in music… becoming successful without the support of his parents, moving to Miami at age 22 and starting all over - twice!... Cool stories about working with Julio Iglesias Sr., Lou Gramm, Bad Bunny… getting involved in Music Licensing, why he's willing to be wrong, most EMBARRASSING thing that happened to him - on LIVE TV!... BEST DECISION he ever made, cooking, dealing with imposter syndrome and much more. SUPER COOL guy, awesome, down to earth convo!

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Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Alex became a session guitarist and eventually reached a plateau, then moved to Miami looking to advance his career. His career took off and today he works with loads of Latin American artists, including Shakira, Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias Jr., Chayanne, among others. In addition, he has toured and played with Lou Gramm (Foreigner), John Payne (Asia FJP), Steve Augeri (Journey), Julio Iglesias, Julio Iglesias Jr., Enrique Iglesias & others

He's a member of the house band for the Latin Grammys and the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Alex was nominated for the Latin Grammy's as a Producer for the latin icon Ednita Nazario. He's composed music for Discovery Channel TV shows, Matador Series (El Rey) and TV commercials. Alex also just wrapped up the biggest artist tour of 2022, as the touring guitar player for Bad Bunny.

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