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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…

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Patty Griffin

Welcome to The Singers Talk Podcast based on my book of the same name. This week you’ll hear my conversation with Grammy Award Winner Patty Griffin. One of the few people who can make me cry just by the sound of her voice. In this episode you’re gonna hear us talk about the often lonely, boring life a singer leads if they truly care about their voice. Patty opens up about surviving cancer and having to build her voice back from nothing. But she is living proof that it can be done! We’re gonna hear about what it’s like for Patty to sing with Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, and much much more. All my writer’s royalties from sales of the book benefit the kids and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through our Music Gives to St. Jude Kids campaign. So I’d love for you to grab yourself a copy. And be sure to check out every episode of the podcast, our livestreams, and more at Volume.com/thesingers talk. And if you like the show, please rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite streaming platforms to make sure you hear every new episode. Volume.com is the destination for live music fans, where you can watch live and on-demand performances, see exclusive artist content, listen to music podcasts, and check out live music streams from your favorite artists, venues, and hosts. Get The Singers Talk book at: Thesingerstalk.com Donate to St. Jude at: Musicgives.org You can find JTG @Kingsizetheband Kingsizetheband.com Pang Da Hai Seed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7lWOa2Qp4M

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Ep 287: Paul Hoffman

EP 287: Paul Hoffman

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Sam Moore

Sam Moore and the late Dave Prater came together in 1961 and formed one of the greatest vocal duos of all time: Sam & Dave.

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EP 286: Aron Magner

EP 286: Aron Magner

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EP 285: Andy & Nick

EP 285: Andy & Nick

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Al Shackman on Nina Simone

Welcome to The Singers Talk Podcast based on my book of the same name. This week you’ll hear my conversation with Al Schackman on Nina Simone. As Nina’s guitarist and musical director, she was more like a sister than anything. But this wasn’t just any sister. This was the mercurial, controversial, enigmatic, “high Priestess of Soul.” And with that comes incredible stories of her immense talent and outrageous temper, her fight for what she believed when it could literally get her killed, and that voice, that voice, that VOICE!

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BTB Ep:438 With Guest David Cook