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EP 295: The Heavy Heavy

EP 295: The Heavy Heavy

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BTB Ep 449: Promoting music on podcasts; Kanru Hua of Dreamtonics

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Axe Lords Episode 4: Gear Talk with Mike Hickey

The Axe Lords crank it up this week with Mike Hickey, former in-house shredder for Venom, Carcass, Cathedral, and Cronos; guitar tech to the stars, and legendary gear hunter. Known as one of the world's leading Charvel historians, Mike dishes out his wisdom to the crew, trading stories of daring feats of guitar acquisition, the great Kahler-Floyd Rose debate, and how signature models have changed the guitar market. Mike also takes Dave, Cindy, and Tom for a stroll amongst the towering pillars of Grover Jackson's legacy. And, of course, there's plenty of praise for number one Charvel ambassador, Warren DeMartini.

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The Singers Talk Podcast

Dionne Warwick, the chart-topping, award-winning artist joins this week's episode.

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Axe Lords Episode 3: Karina Rykman Bass, Grit, and Groove

Karina Rykman, bass virtuoso, part-time guitarist, and all-around force of nature brings her unstoppable energy to Axe Lords. She dives into her switch from guitar to bass, discusses the personal connection she has to her instruments, and Karina and Tom reminisce about growing up as New York City kids. Karina explains how she's going to buy everyone a boat, and offers her hot take on the controversial 5-string bass. Born and raised in New York City, Karina Rykman’s musical path began in her early teens playing in bands whenever she could while attending a veritable ton of live music as a fan. Her remarkable prowess on the bass guitar soon landed her a number of high-profile television gigs. By the end of her senior year at NYU, Rykman’s virtuoso talent and infectious spirit saw her invited to join pianist Marco Benevento’s band (as recommended by Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz), with whom she performed countless shows including dates with Vulfpeck, Dispatch, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Guster, and many more. Rykman soon formed her own namesake band, accompanied by Adam November (guitar, loopers, effects) and Chris Corsico (drums). She quickly earned a reputation as a mesmerizing, unmissable live act, lighting up an array of international stages with headline sets, show-stealing festival performances, and recent appearances sitting in with the 8G Band on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers.

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EP 293: Andy & Nick

EP 293: Andy & Nick

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BTB Ep 447: The healing power of music; we interview Bill “Downupright” Boulden

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Axe Lords Episode 2: Steve Vai on Creativity, Collaboration, and Pushing Boundaries

In Episode 2 of Axe Lords, the legendary Steve Vai dials in to join Dave, Cindy, and Tom for a conversation about his genre-spanning career and the many ways in which he’s impacted the world of guitar. From learning under Joe Satriani to gigs with Frank Zappa and David Lee Roth, Vai shares unforgettable stories from the 80s and beyond. They dive into his latest project, the Beat Tour with King Crimson’s Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, and geek out over his signature creations, like the Ibanez JEM and the game-changing 7-string Universe guitar. And of course, Tom can't help but ask about that epic Crossroads guitar battle.

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Maggie Rose's Salute the Songbird Season 4 Premiere with Grace Bowers from Chief's - Nashville, TN

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Ep 292: Evan Honer

Ep 292: Evan Honer

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BTB Ep 446: Rewarding your most loyal fans; jazz singer Lizzie Thomas

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Axe Lords Episode 1: From Thrash to Jazz and Back: Alex Skolnick

Alex talks about his journey from learning guitar with one of the greatest to dropping jaws in one of metal’s most iconic bands

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EP 291: Lisa Loeb

EP 291: Lisa Loeb

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EP 290: JJ Grey

EP 290: JJ Grey

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Billy Squier

Welcome to The Singers Talk Podcast based on my book of the same name. This week you’ll hear my conversation with Platinum Selling Artist Billy Squier. You heard right! One of the great singers of the MTV generation of rock! And I get to ask him where the hell he’s been… and tell him how much he’s missed. In this episode you’re gonna hear us talk about some pretty powerful stuff, like taking on your personal demons, and what it takes to keep your confidence up. On what Billy had to do to become a front man. We’ll talk about his incredible friendship with Freddie Mercury, and hear how Freddie once saved Billy’s life from beyond the grave, and much much more…

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BTB Ep 444: Google makes AI generated podcasts; we interview Sean and Matthew from Musical AI

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EP 289: Pokey Lafarge

EP 289: Pokey Lafarge

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Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee

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EP 288: Andy & Nick

EP 288: Andy & Nick

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Johnny Rzeznik

Welcome to The Singers Talk Podcast based on my book of the same name. This week you’ll hear my conversation with Johnny Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls. Johnny and (bassist/vocalist) Robby Takac formed Goo Goo Dolls in Buffalo, New York in 1986, and since then, they’ve had 19 top ten singles on various charts, and wrote some of the biggest hits you’ve ever heard with songs like “Name – Broadway – Slide - Black Balloon - and Iris,” which held the number one spot for 18 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay… In this episode you’re gonna hear us talk about how John grew enough confidence, persistence, and defiance to eventually become the lead singer for the band, the importance of vulnerability and gratitude, the beauty of longevity, how he keeps his voice in shape, making an emotional connection with the audience, and much much more…