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Guitar Tales with Dave Cohen features discussion with guitar players you may never have heard of, but have stories to tell. Visit our YouTube Channel for more content and full episodes in HD!

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    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Guitar Tales Classic: Grammy Winning Blues Guitarist Paul Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 54:41


    Paul Nelson is an American blues and rock guitarist, record producer, and songwriter. He has played and/or recorded alongside artists such as Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, and members of the Allman Brothers Band! Paul joins Dave from tour to talk about coming out of the pandemic and his good friend Johnny Winter! Paul passed away suddenly on March 10th 2024. He will be missed by his friends and fans.

    Kenny Aaronson: The Basses are Loaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 60:32


    Kenny has recorded or performed with several notable artists such as Bob Dylan, Rick Derringer, Billy Idol, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Foghat, Sammy Hagar, Billy Squier, New York Dolls, and Hall and Oates. Since 2015, he has been the bass player for The Yardbirds! You think he has stories to tell?

    Godfrey Townsend: The Rockstar's Rockstar!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 69:02


    World renowned guitarist/vocalist Godfrey Townsend joins us to talk about his massive career in music backing up and playing with many legendary artists including, John Entwistle, The Yardbirds, and Todd Rundgren. He's also done tribute shows covering the music of Eric Clapton's (Clapton is God-frey) and music of George Harrison!

    Guitar Tales Classic: East Meets West_ Singer_songwriter Joe Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 63:21


    Joe Normal is an alternative, americana, indie, pop, rock, songwriter artist from Los Angeles, CA. Joe checks in with Dave to talk about glam rock, England, Howard Stern and of course his early influences and guitar heroes! Video available on YouTube!

    The Frankenstrat Show: Putting the Finishing Touches on an Iconic Guitar!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 51:38


    Dave and Scott discuss a Frankenstrat build. Scott began with a "Chibson" and used his skills in art to get a close recreation! We talk about what Scott used to get the authentic look and sound of this iconic guitar! LINKS: Blue Paint https://www.ebay.com/itm/265336192141?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MaE6Il7lRQq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rWqVjbTFSBq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Jalen Pick up https://www.ebay.com/itm/401918707233?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wj6w0y0ks3m&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rWqVjbTFSBq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Yellow Acrylic Paint https://amzn.to/4h04BNj Neck Plate https://www.ebay.com/itm/264917607315?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MaE6Il7lRQq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rWqVjbTFSBq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY D-Tuna https://amzn.to/3DfBQ15 Reflector Set https://www.ebay.com/itm/264747349271?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MaE6Il7lRQq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rWqVjbTFSBq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Ageed Eye Hooks https://www.ebay.com/itm/266326045335?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MaE6Il7lRQq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rWqVjbTFSBq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Aged Eye Hooks, strap hooks and Predrilled 1971 D Quarter https://www.ebay.com/itm/266566879015?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MaE6Il7lRQq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rWqVjbTFSBq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Aged and Worn Pick Guard with Blackened Tone Knob set https://www.ebay.com/itm/266245541744?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MaE6Il7lRQq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rWqVjbTFSBq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Black Gaffers Tape https://amzn.to/4h6vDmf Mysterious Black Goo https://amzn.to/4kjQaq9 Picks https://amzn.to/4bsZLXx Strings https://amzn.to/4i028nj Iron Filings https://amzn.to/43dDDhU White Gaffers Tape https://amzn.to/4h51Ytl

    Guitar Tales Classic: Late Night TV Executive Producer Todd Yasui

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 50:56


    From Season One and recorded at Riverview Studios, we welcome late night executive producer Todd Yasui! You may not know the name, but you've definitely seen his work! From Cardi B to Kevin Hart and back to "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," Todd Yasui has been producing great TV! We talk about meeting high profile celebrities as well as his humble beginnings in Dave's garage band.

    Guitar Tales Classic: One of the Founders of Kramer Guitars,Henry Vaccaro, Sr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 41:06


    What do Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Cash, Kramer Guitars and development of the famous Asbury Park area all have in common??? The great Henry Vaccaro, Sr.!!! We kept this episode under wraps for quite a while, but it's a must see. Henry is the former owner of Kramer Guitars and through that role, developed close friendships with Eddie Van Halen and Johnny Cash. He also teamed up to bring one of the most famous guitars in history into the Kramer line up - the fabled Frankenstrat - used and designed by none other than Eddie Van Halen. With extra special thanks to our dear friends at Riverview Studios, we present our Henry Vaccaro, Sr. Episode! Enjoy!

    Tone Bank! A Guitar Tales Game Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 48:41


    Dave and Scott play a fictitious game show called TONE BANK! Dave will try and guess the prices of several guitars! Play along at home! Links to guitars shown in the show: Fender Squire Debut Series Strat: https://amzn.to/40P15iB Bootlegger Royal: https://amzn.to/4hNnKTu Censtar Relic Telecaster: https://amzn.to/4hKsxVr Vintage Icon V6: https://amzn.to/3CIVAdl IYV Rick: https://amzn.to/42Krdhi

    Guitar Tales Classic: The Superbowl Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 33:52


    Dave and Scott review a brief history of Superbowl halftime entertainment while taking a closer look at some of the great guitars used in performance!

    Guitar Tales Classic: Everything Old is New Again: Rick Taylor of The Vintage Guitar Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 66:17


    Classic show from Season 6: Product Manager for RBI Music joins Dave to chat about their line up of guitars. They take a close look at the Vintage Guitar line as well as the Silvertone line of guitars. Old favorites improved for today's players!

    Guitar Tales Special: Hall of Fame Pro Wrestler Bully Ray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 60:41


    Why did we put a pro wrestling superstar on a music show? Because there are many parallels between the pro wrestling ring and the rock stage. We talk about building a stage persona, performance, preparation, promotion as well as the physical and mental demands on athletes and musicians.

    Guitar Tales: The Year in Review 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 66:43


    A retrospective of highlights from all the shows we did in 2024! Including some of our biggest guests! Ace Frehley, Bumblefoot and Rudy Sarzo!

    The Hated Bands Show: Why Everyone Loves to Hate You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 49:33


    Dave and Scott get controversial and reveal the bands they hate! They also list the bands YOU selected to make the list! If you're a hater, now's your chance to shine!

    Unsung Guitar Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 47:57


    Dave and Scott reveal their top 5 Unsung Guitar Heroes in this Intermezzo episode of Guitar Tales! For links and video of this show, subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

    Guitar Tales Classic: NJ Cover Band Guitarist: Guitarmacist (our cohost)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 47:56


    Many thanks to RiverviewStudios.com and our special first guest, Scott "Guitarmacist" Engel. Dave and Scott go way back. Scott talks about his inspiration, his garage bands, and his current gig with local favorites The Smokin Jackets! Scott eventually became our publicist and in 2024, he became our co-host of the show!

    Guitar Tales Classic: "The Roundtable Show"! with Tom Jannarone, Paul Anthony and Scott Guitarmacist Engel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 74:58


    The Season 2 premiere of Guitar Tales with Dave Cohen! New set, new guests, new intro, and new topics! This special "Roundtable" discussion covers the state of live music, pitfalls of cover band promotion, bookings, common mistakes new bands make, how to get noticed and how to get booked! It's must see TV for anyone in a working band.

    Guitar Tales LIVE!: The World Premiere of The Phaze Music Video from 1984!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 23:48


    The premiere of The Phaze music video from 1984! Plus we reminisce about a few local ghost stories just in time for Halloween!

    Guitar Tales Classic: Guitarist and Social Media Expert Anthony Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 59:35


    If you've been surfing TikTok and social media, chances are you've come across Anthony's content! He's joins Dave to talk about the social media game and his passion for music.

    Guitar Tales Classic: The Original YouTube Influencer: The Tone King!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 52:18


    The Tone King joins Dave to talk tone and his experience as a long time influencer on YouTube!

    Guitar Tales Classic: The Law of the Band Special with Thomas Jannarone ESQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 148:53


    Lawyer Thomas Jannarone goes through a master class in legal issues facing bands and musicians. The Do's, Don'ts and maybes of the legal pitfalls that can plague any entertainer!

    Guitar Tales LIVE: Corey, Frankie and Life on the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 35:02


    After a short break, Dave and Scott return to discuss what they missed while they were away. Particularly Corey Feldman and Frankie Valli.

    Guitar Tales Classic: UK Metal Bassist Becky Baldwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 54:00


    Our very first guest joins us from the United Kingdom! Becky Baldwin talks about the music scene in the UK, her influences, her gear, her band Fury and we count how many times Dave says "POND"

    Guitar Tales Classic:That Rock and Roll Comic Don Jamieson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 66:36


    Don Jamieson (That Rocks!-That Metal Show-That Jamieson Show) joins Dave and Scott "Guitarmacist" to chat about his career, the similarities between comics and musicians and the early days of That Metal Show! (and maybe a few fart jokes)

    Guitar Tales Classic: Ryan Spencer Cook (Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, RCMC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 63:54


    The multitalented Ryan Spencer Cook chats with Dave and Scott about playing with rock icons Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons of Kiss as well as his work with Rock City Machine Co (RCMC)

    Guitar Tales Classic: Van Halen Tribute Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 92:37


    Dave and Scott welcome a panel of Van Halen aficionados to discuss the genius of Edward Van Halen. Panel: Phil X (Bon Jovi, Phil and The Drills Brad Capanjola: Romeo Delight EVH (Van Halen Tribute Band) Joe Baracata: Joe Baracata Band Henry Vaccaro Sr: Co-Founder of Kramer Guitars USA and Vaccaro Guitars Bud Blanchard: Romeo Delight (DLR)

    Guitar Tales Classic: The Bandmendments Show! A Lifetime of Musical Experience from Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 55:45


    We did a show highlighting the wisdom of Scott's Dad over his long career as a musician. He saw the show and loved it saying "Sounds like something I would say". We are replaying this episode as a tribute to Hank Engel who passed August 16th 2024.

    Keith Xander: Peace Pirate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 58:03


    Keith Xander of Xander and the Peace Pirates joins us from Liverpool UK to chat about his love of music and overcoming adversity! Xander and the Peace Pirates: www.xanderandthepeacepirates.com

    Rocking the Decades: Legendary Rock Photographer Mark 'Weiss Guy' Weiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 46:52


    Rock photographer Mark Weiss talks about his early career and recalls some of the most memorable photo shoots in rock history including Ozzy, Poison, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Van Halen and MANY MORE! We also chat about the new magazine called ROCKED and of course his best selling book The Decade that Rocked! Visit: https://thedecadethatrocked.com https://www.rockedmag.com Our Sponsor: https://www.confectionsofarockstar.com Watch: Facebook: / videos YouTube: / @guitartaleswithdavecohen Listen: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1f15d45... Soundcloud: / guitartales Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/.../GUITAR-T... Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... In Tune: http://tun.in/pkYwC IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-gu... Follow: Facebook: / guitartales Instagram: / guitartaleswithdavecohen Twitter: / guitartale TikTok: @guitartales

    Guitar Tales Special: Rudy Sarzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 65:58


    Rudy drops in from LA to chat about his upbringing, his Cuban roots and takes us through his experience on the world stage with Quiet Riot, Ozzy, Dio, White Snake and more!

    Janet Robin: 35 Year Overnight Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 70:46


    Guitarist and composer Janet Robin stops by to chat about her remarkable career! From taking guitar lessons with Randy Rhoads to winning a Grammy with The String Revolution!

    Anthony Gomes: Deep into the Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 62:48


    Blues sensation Anthony Gomes joins Dave and Scott to chat about the blues, gear, gigs, Ai, and Chachi from Happy Days?

    Jeremy Asbrock: From Nashville to the World Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 61:32


    Jeremy Asbrock drops in to talk about playing with Gene Simmons, RCMC, and the current tour with Ace Frehley!

    Guitar Tales Special: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 67:29


    Ron stops by to talk about his current projects, touring, food, hot sauce, Beatles and MORE! Special guest Sierra Levesque also stops by to talk about her new single that drops May 28th 2024!

    Jeremy Laura: Ambassador for the Frank Stallone Guitar Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 47:06


    Jeremy Laura drops by to talk about the innovation built into the Stallion Model that he designed for the Frank Stallone Guitar Company.

    Italy's Rock and Roll Virtuoso: Stefano "Sebo" Xotta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 45:17


    Sebo joins us from Milan Italy to discuss the international music scene, his clinics, his famous guitar friends and his endorsement with Ibanez Guitars!

    Emmy Winning Guitarist and Composer: Brian Tarquin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 38:56


    Brian Tarquin has an accomplished musical career that has earned him, not one, but 3 Emmys as well as multiple nominations for his work in television and film. He has also collaborated with Joe Satriani, Jean Luc Ponty, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson and Bumblefoot just to name a few. He talks about his creative process, his early influences, his body of work, his charities and what's next for this talented artist!

    Dallas Russo: 14 Years of Shredding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 32:30


    14 year old Dallas Russo is already making a name for himself. He's been playing and cowriting with New Jersey based singer Kobi Reese as well as making records with producer Steve Brown (Trixter, Ace Frehley) Dave and Scott share their own wisdom and chat about the music path Dallas is currently taking.

    Intermezzo Show: Youtube Tutorials vs Old School Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 31:03


    Dave and Scott discuss learning guitar today vs the old days. Are guitar players learning easier through YouTube at a disadvantage training their ear or do they have the advantage over the old ways of learning?

    Guitar Tales Special: Ace Frehley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 74:28


    Ace joins Scott and Dave to talk about his new album "10,000 Volts", touring, starting out, and of course, his history with Kiss!

    The Superbowl Show: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 33:52


    Dave and Scott review a brief history of Superbowl halftime entertainment while taking a closer look at some of the great guitars used in performance!

    Ryan Spencer Cook (Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, RCMC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 63:54


    The multitalented Ryan Spencer Cook chats with Dave and Scott about playing with rock icons Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons of Kiss as well as his work with Rock City Machine Co (RCMC)

    2023: The Year in Review Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 90:29


    In the season 7 premiere, Dave and Scott present a retrospective of Guitar Tales Season 6! They talk about "Behind the Scenes" and play some video highlights. Two time GT guest Tom Jannarone drops in to join the fun!

    Edward Van Halen Tribute Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 92:37


    Dave and Scott welcome a panel of Van Halen aficionados to discuss the genius of Edward Van Halen. Panel: Phil X (Bon Jovi, Phil and The Drills Brad Capanjola: Romeo Delight EVH (Van Halen Tribute Band) Joe Baracata: Joe Baracata Band Henry Vaccaro Sr: Founder of Kramer Guitars USA and Vaccaro Guitars Bud Blanchard: Romeo Delight (DLR)

    The Grumpy Sound Guy Sounds Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 59:27


    Sound engineer JR Everhart (aka The Grumpy Sound Guy) joins Dave and Scott "Guitarmacist" to talk all things sound guy and what "Grinds his gears" about the music business and sound mixing.

    Home Grown! Gene Potts and Sal Marra of Colossal Street Jam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 60:42


    Gene and Sal join Dave to chat about their recent record deal! They also talk about everything from analog gear to Leslie West!

    That Rock and Roll Comic Don Jamieson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 66:36


    Don Jamieson (That Rocks!-That Metal Show-That Jamieson Show) joins Dave and Scott "Guitarmacist" to chat about his career, the similarities between comics and musicians and the early days of That Metal Show!

    Everything Old is New Again: Rick Taylor of The Vintage Guitar Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 66:17


    Product Manager for RBI Music joins Dave to chat about their line up of guitars. They take a close look at the Vintage Guitar line as well as the Silvertone line of guitars. Old favorites improved for today's players!

    Guitar Tales LIVE! - Our Favorite Fake Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 46:39


    Dave and Scott take a look at their favorite fake bands from TV and film. They reveal their favorite at the end of the show. Who's your favorite fake band?

    Are You Discouraged or Encouraged by Other Musicians?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 52:48


    Dave and Scott take a deep dive into the importance of practicing and ask if musicians get discouraged or encouraged by their musical peers. With all the content on line, the competition is fierce. Does that bother you?

    Dad's "Bandmendments"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 55:44


    Publicist Scott Guitarmacist Engel's Dad had some advice over the years, and they've been collected into 10 "Bandmendments". Scott and Dave go over all 10 with some funny stories and great memories!

    UK Metal Bassist Becky Baldwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 54:00


    Our very first guest joins us from the United Kingdom! Becky Baldwin talks about the music scene in the UK, her influences, her gear, her band Fury and we count how many times Dave says "POND". Listen for the "ding"!

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