Interviews

The Masterful Guitarist and Entrepreneur Brian Tarquin Talks About His Music, Gear and Warriors

The Masterful Guitarist and Entrepreneur Brian Tarquin Talks About His Music, Gear and Warriors

Posted March 18, 2024 at 12:11 pm | No comments

And what’s even more impressive is Brian Tarquin’s altruism, given his support and contributions to veterans’ and other causes, and the music projects he’s driven to completion with his fellow collaborators, who include some of the world’s first flight musicians: Jean Luc Ponty, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown (David Sanborn), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John Tropea (Billy Cobham), Steve Kindler (Jeff Beck), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) and Larry McCray (John Mayall), the late Phil Naro, and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.

Posted in: Blues Interviews, Industry Interviews, Industry Interviews, Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Jazz Interviews, Legends Interviews, Metal Interviews, Recording Interviews, Rock, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized, World Music

Vince Gill Interview: Guitars, Records and The Cruel Sport of Golf

Vince Gill Interview: Guitars, Records and The Cruel Sport of Golf

Posted February 21, 2024 at 2:10 am | 4 comments

When country music artist Vince Gill was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007, one only had to look back on a few of his accomplishments to recognize his impact on the musical style.

Posted in: Country, Country Interviews, Guitar Hero Interviews, Interviews

Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Rebecca Berlin – All Systems “Go”

Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Rebecca Berlin – All Systems “Go”

Posted January 22, 2024 at 10:47 pm | No comments

For many in the Washington, D.C. area, Rebecca Berlin, seems to have appeared on the singer-songwriter scene from out of nowhere. But, her journey has taken a few twists and turns, and a long hiatus along the way. She released a studio album a decade ago, focused on the world of music syncing, and was on the move performing her original songs; all systems “go”.  Life had its challenges that needed tending to and her artistic ambitions were held in abeyance until recently.

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Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Michelle Swan Talks About Her Musical Journey and Love of Performance

Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Michelle Swan Talks About Her Musical Journey and Love of Performance

Posted January 1, 2024 at 2:07 pm | No comments

Capturing the imagination and the spirit of live performing is multi-award winning singer-songwriter, Michelle Swan, who’s solo work is impressive and her ability to front “pickup” bands in the Washington, D.C. area, and grab the attention of audiences, immersing them in her songs and on-stage charisma, is always a good lesson for her contemporaries on “how to” entertain a crowd.

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World Class Violinist Dave Kline Talks About His Music, Performing and Songwriting

World Class Violinist Dave Kline Talks About His Music, Performing and Songwriting

Posted December 6, 2023 at 12:43 pm | No comments

Dave Kline, four strings, plucking and a blistering bow; electrified. These are the ingredients that Kline brings to the stage and into the studio. Pull in some more world-class musicians and they stir a cauldron of some of the best music you’ll ever hear.

Posted in: Blues Interviews, Classical Interviews, Country Interviews, Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Jazz Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

McCoy Tyner Interview: A Life in Jazz (Classic GI Interview from 2009)

McCoy Tyner Interview: A Life in Jazz (Classic GI Interview from 2009)

Posted November 20, 2023 at 11:11 am | One comment

Guitar International’s feature article at “The Good Life” is an exclusive interview with the legendary John Coltrane Quartet pianist, McCoy Tyner, who now has his “Guitars” album out for your listening pleasure.

Posted in: Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Jazz, Jazz Interviews, Legends Interviews, The Good Life

Young Guitar Slinger Sean Bertram Talks About His Music, Ambitions and His Songwriting

Young Guitar Slinger Sean Bertram Talks About His Music, Ambitions and His Songwriting

Posted November 16, 2023 at 11:38 am | No comments

Having won the “Best Pop Song in North America” award for his song, “Against My Will,” at the 2020 Intercontinental Music Awards, Sean Bertram has worked tenaciously to study music at Canada’s Humber College, as well as learn enough in the studio to gain the confidence to produce his next album.

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The Legendary Jesse Colin Young Talks About His Life and His Music (Part TWO)

The Legendary Jesse Colin Young Talks About His Life and His Music (Part TWO)

Posted October 24, 2023 at 1:48 pm | No comments

By: Rick Landers PART ONE HERE! The legendary singer-songwriter, Jesse Colin Young and I had a couple of conversations about his life in music, as well as his life and experiences throughout the years, including first hearing his signature song, “Get Together.” Our conversation shift to many transformational times in his life, including, helping found […]

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The Legendary Jesse Colin Young Talks About His Life and His Music (Part One of Three)

The Legendary Jesse Colin Young Talks About His Life and His Music (Part One of Three)

Posted September 5, 2023 at 2:38 pm | No comments

Prolific singer-songwriter, Jesse Colin Young, and his contributions to music are forever woven into the fabric of the American Dream, where the fundamental elements of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are rooted in song gifts bestowed by him to all of us.

Posted in: Folk, Guitar Hero Interviews, Industry Interviews, Interviews, Legends Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

Bob Melissinos – Leader of Shenandoah Run Talks About Greenwich Village to D.C. Days

Bob Melissinos – Leader of Shenandoah Run Talks About Greenwich Village to D.C. Days

Posted August 7, 2023 at 10:34 am | No comments

Shenandoah Run is the brainchild of Bob Melissinos who founded the group decades ago. Over the years members of the group have come and gone, and come back again. Today, the group includes: Bob who plays guitar; Jill Nelson (mandolin), John Werntz (bass); Joe Dickey (banjo), Leslie Smile Hoyle (violin), Jim Johnson (guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo), Ben Hamblin (guitar), and Renee Moyer (percussion).

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