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Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his fusion and blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. A five-time Grammy nominee, he has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Bob Dylan, John Mayall, Greg Allman, John Scofield, Susan Tedeschi, Keb Mo, Larry Carlton, Mavis Staples, Brad Paisley, and many others.Robben's 2021 instrumental studio album "Pure" is the first one since “Tiger Walk” from 1997. With nine unique tracks the album features a “pure” Robben Ford– the guitar virtuoso who has a tremendous music vocabulary of jazz, blues and rock. He seamlessly blends soulful guitar licks with bluesy hard rock featuring guest musicians such as Nate Smith, Toss Panos, Shannon Forest and more.GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today's hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast and can be streamed on WFIT.org. In 2019 Tarquin received a Global Music Gold Award for his release Orlando In Heaven for “Best Album.” Three years in a row (2016-2019) Tarquin received “Best Album Of The Year” nominations from the Independent Music Awards for his releases Guitars For Wounded Warriors, Orlando in Heaven and Guitars for Veterans. On which, Tarquin shows his guitar prowess along side such world-class shredders as: Steve Morse, Larry Coryell, Mike Stern, Billy Sheehan, Gary Hoey, Bumblefoot (Guns N' Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth) and Chuck Loeb (FourPlay). In 2006 SESAC honored him with the Network Television Performance Award. Tarquin has graced the Top Billboard Charts with such commercial releases as: This is Acid Jazz, Vol. 2, Sweet Emotions, and Bossa Brava: Caliente on Instinct Records, followed by several solo jazz albums, which charted Top 10 at Smooth Jazz Radio R&R and Gavin charts. Brian has appeared on 38 releases, selling over 140,000 records in his career.
Lyle Workman talks about his prog-inspired love of odd meter, and working the Vinnie Colaiuta, Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Toss Panos on his new album, Uncommon Measures. Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.html (https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.html) Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com (http://premierguitar.com) Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Reverend Robert Jones & Jeff McErlain talk about their blues guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live.About Reverend Jones:Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. is a native Detroiter and an inspirational storyteller and musician celebrating the history, humor, and power of American Roots music. His deep love for traditional African American and American traditional music is shared in live performances that interweave timeless stories with original and traditional songs.For more than thirty years Robert has entertained and educated audiences of all ages in schools, colleges, libraries, union halls, prisons, churches, and civil rights organizations. At the heart of his message is the belief that our cultural diversity tells a story that should celebrate, not just tolerate.Acclaimed photographer James Fraher writes about Robert: “Perhaps the world’s most highly educated blues musician, an ordained minister, a longtime DJ, and a living encyclopedia of blues history, the Reverend Robert Jones is comfortable among juke joint loud talkers, fancy-hatted church ladies, and PhDs alike."About Jeff:Jeff McErlain is one of the rare musicians who can teach as well as he plays. This is borne out by Jeff being one of the most in demand guitar instructors as well as performing and recording with Robben Ford.Jeffs unique curriculum and method of teaching is perfect for the player who has been working at the guitar for a while but wants to go to the next level. Jeff has a straight forward and easy rapport with his students, he breaks things down so they can be easily understood, applied, and most importantly, made fun.Music is a language and learning it can be approached in much the same way one would learn to speak a new language. Jeffs years of experience has helped him develop a three point teaching approach. It consists of Vocabulary, Repertoire, and Practical Fingerboard Knowledge. This three point method gives the student a clear path to learning and playing the blues and blues rock. This approach has also earned him a loyal base of students. Jeff is also one of TrueFires popular instructors with over 30 courses under his belt.Jeffs latest CD NOW features Robben Ford on all tracks. Robben also produced the cd. Robben chose Jeff to launch his new label. Jeff subsequently toured as a member of Robbens band performing both of their music. He has performed with Jimmy Haslip, Toss Panos, Keith Carlock, Matt Schofield, David Grissom, and others.Jeff has toured with many bands thought out the US, Europe, and Asia. Jeff recently performed at the Umbria Blues Festival with Josh Smith and Ariel Posen.Jeff has been teaching with Robben Ford in his traveling Guitar Dojo for 5 years, the Crown Guitar Festival, Ruby Mountain Guitar Festival, The National Guitar Workshop and private clinics. Jeff was also the guitar instructor and musical consultant for the movie August Rush (you can also see him in the beginning of the movie as a young Robin Williams).Jeff has written for Guiana World, Guitar Player, and Premier Guitar and studied Berklee College of Music.A lover of gear Jeff endorses Two-Rock Amplifiers, Michael Tuttle Guitars, Collings Guitars, DAdarrio strings, Universal Audio, and ThroBak pickups.Jeffs website is jeffmcerlain.com
Jeff McErlain talks about his soloing guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live.About Jeff:Jeff McErlain is one of the rare musicians who can teach as well as he plays. This is borne out by Jeff being one of the most in demand guitar instructors as well as performing and recording with Robben Ford.Jeffs unique curriculum and method of teaching is perfect for the player who has been working at the guitar for a while but wants to go to the next level. Jeff has a straight forward and easy rapport with his students, he breaks things down so they can be easily understood, applied, and most importantly, made fun.Music is a language and learning it can be approached in much the same way one would learn to speak a new language. Jeffs years of experience has helped him develop a three point teaching approach. It consists of Vocabulary, Repertoire, and Practical Fingerboard Knowledge. This three point method gives the student a clear path to learning and playing the blues and blues rock. This approach has also earned him a loyal base of students. Jeff is also one of TrueFires popular instructors with over 30 courses under his belt.Jeffs latest CD NOW features Robben Ford on all tracks. Robben also produced the cd. Robben chose Jeff to launch his new label. Jeff subsequently toured as a member of Robbens band performing both of their music. He has performed with Jimmy Haslip, Toss Panos, Keith Carlock, Matt Schofield, David Grissom, and others.Jeff has toured with many bands thought out the US, Europe, and Asia. Jeff recently performed at the Umbria Blues Festival with Josh Smith and Ariel Posen.Jeff has been teaching with Robben Ford in his traveling Guitar Dojo for 5 years, the Crown Guitar Festival, Ruby Mountain Guitar Festival, The National Guitar Workshop and private clinics. Jeff was also the guitar instructor and musical consultant for the movie August Rush (you can also see him in the beginning of the movie as a young Robin Williams).Jeff has written for Guiana World, Guitar Player, and Premier Guitar and studied Berklee College of Music.A lover of gear Jeff endorses Two-Rock Amplifiers, Michael Tuttle Guitars, Collings Guitars, DAdarrio strings, Universal Audio, and ThroBak pickups.
Brooklyn guitarist Jeff McErlain's style of blues rock draws from his roots listening to Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Alan Holdworth, Eddie Van Halen, and Michael Schenker. Heavily influenced by classic rock and metal, Jeff soon expanded his musical tastes to the jazz and fusion of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, as well as the classic blues of Howling Wolf and Little Walter. Jeff has toured and performed with Robben Ford, David Grissom, Matt Schofield, Jimmy Haslip, Toss Panos, Keith Carlock, and others. Jeff is an in demand instructor and clinician with almost 30 courses with TrueFire, and runs an online classroom, The Juke Joint. He has taught and performed at the Crown Guitar Festival, Bath Guitar Festival, Umbria Blues Festival, National Guitar Workshop, Ruby Mountain Guitar Festival, and Robben Ford's Traveling Dojo. Jeff's latest CD “Now” is out now, featuring Robben Ford, who both produced and performed on the record. From http://jeffmcerlain.com/
Toss Panos, the Greek-born, longtime Southern California resident may fly under the radar a bit but let’s be clear, Toss is the real deal with the credentials to back it up. Toss is arguably one of the most impressive players on the scene with a 40-year career and a resume that boats working with Dweezil Zappa, […] The post 455 – Toss Panos: Open and aware appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..
Little Days is a collaboration between Mini Diaz and Jorgen Carlsson. Both musicians are members of Toshi Yanagi's Buzz Wizards. Jorgen is also known for playing bass with Govt. Mule and Nerve Bundle (with Steve Lukather,Toss Panos and Jeff Babko). Mini also sang with Govt. Mule for their "The Dark Side of the Mule" tour. We take a look at Little Days new upcoming album and talk about their unique style, some amazing tone, and some great music!!
Little Days is a collaboration between Mini Diaz and Jorgen Carlsson. Both musicians are members of Toshi Yanagi's Buzz Wizards. Jorgen is also known for playing bass with Govt. Mule and Nerve Bundle (with Steve Lukather,Toss Panos and Jeff Babko). Mini also sang with Govt. Mule for their "The Dark Side of the Mule" tour. We take a look at Little Days new upcoming album and talk about their unique style, some amazing tone, and some great music!!
Jamie Wollam is a drummer who has toured with some of the most talented musicians on earth including, Tears for Fears, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Tommy Shaw(Styx), Fee Waybil(The Tubes) and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello’s solo project, The Nightwatchman."I started playing drums at the age of 13 after I saw KISS in concert at the Forum in Los Angeles. I was instantly mesmerized by Peter Criss and knew that this was what I wanted to do. My first teacher was my Uncle Rob and I began playing to records by Kiss, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Dio, Journey, Cheap Trick, and Aerosmith. At the age of 18, I attended P.I.T (The percussion division of the Musician’s Institute) in Hollywood, CA. I graduated with honors in 1989. Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphrey, Steve Houghton, Chuck Flores, Toss Panos, and Richie (Gajate) Garcia are some of the greats I had the honor of learning from. I followed up with studying Gary Chester’s, The New Breed, concepts with Victor Loyo of Luis Miguel. My education was so important to me that I continued to study with as many people as I could. I began teaching drum lessons at the age of 19 at Ontario Music in Ontario, California.I gratefully landed my first professional touring gig with Michael Sweet, of the band, Stryper. Thus began my career as a touring and session drummer.I have been an active session player for many years and have had the honor of recording with Michael Sweet (Stryper), Guardian, Zache Brooke, The Brave, John Elefante (Kansas), Venice, Jay Nash, Mindy Gledhill, Michael Jackson, Kyle Vincent, Hillary Duff, Eric Hutchinson, Avion, Steve Bertrand, Drake Bell, G.E.M and currently, Tears for Fears.'
Drummer, Percussionist, Composer Satnam Ramgotra is interviewed by Guest Host Kirkee B, AKA Curt Bisquera. Satnam talks about growing up in Canada, going to school at PIT in Los Angeles, his unique blend of drum set and tabla, working on the 'Man of Steel' soundtrack with Hans Zimmer and eleven other drummers, Working with Dennis Leary, If he prefers the Red Pill or the Blue Pill, and a lot more. Satnam works often with Hans Zimmer, having played on a ton of soundtracks to blockbuster films. He's worked with Nikka Costa, Beck, Sting, Seal, Lili Haydn, Steve Vai, Eric Clapton, Dave Stewart, Pharrell, Jada Pinkett-Smith & Wicked Wisdom, Ustad Shafquat Ali Khan, Macy Gray, etc. Satnam also has a project with Curt Bisquera and Toss Panos called 'Glactic Booty Co.' which is just badass - This is a great hang between two friends, and I'm definitely jealous I didn't get to hang with Satnam myself. I will get an appointment to do so. Oh Dear. Thanks to Kirkee B for stepping in and stepping UP. Great job Kirkee. Recorded in West Lake Village, Los Angeles, CA, April 2014
Lyle Workman is a guitarist, composer, producer and session musician. Lyle talks about working with Todd Rundgren, Beck, Sting, Frank Black, composing music for Judd Apatow films, working with drummers like Toss Panos, Matt Laug, Vinnie, Josh Freese, as well as working on the Superbad soundtrack with Clyde Stubblefield, Jabo Starks, Bootsy Collins and Bernie Worrell. Lyle's done it all, and he discusses most of his career. Great guy, great hang. Recorded at Lyle's home studio in Glendale, California, March 2014
John Paterno is an Engineer, Mixer, Producer, Composer and Guitar player. We talk about his time at the University of Miami, Coming to LA and working with Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake on the Los Lobos album Kiko (John also worked on the Los Lobos album Colossal Head). John has worked with drummers Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, Vinnie, Jeremy Stacey, Pete Thomas, Toss Panos, Matt Chamberlain, Jim Keltner, Steve Ferrone, Mark Guiliana, Joey Waronker, as well as Artists Bonnie Raitt, Robbie Williams, Brad Paisley, Robben Ford, Tim McGraw, Joan Osbourne, The Bad Plus, Faith Hill, The Latin Playboys, Charlie Musselwhite, Oingo Boingo, Sheryl Crow, and a lot more. We discuss a whole range of topics - John has been around and seen a lot. Recorded at John's Studio in Los Angeles, CA March 2014
Jeff Babko is a keys player whose current day job is playing in the house band for The Jimmy Kimmel Show. Jeff has also played with just about every great drummer you can think of - Vinnie, Gadd, Simon Phillips, Matt Chamberlain, Curt Bisquera, Ricky Lawson, Toss Panos, Mark Guiliana, Zigaboo Modeliste, Victor Indrizzo, and many many more. Jeff talks about working with all these cats as well as his time with Toto (filling in for David Paich), Working with Martin Short, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Getting the gig with The Kimmel Show, and a whole lot more. Great Guy, Great Player, Great Stories - Great Hang. Recorded in Hollywood, CA, February 2014
Toss Panos is a Drummers' Drummer. He's played with everyone from Steve Vai to Faith Hill to Robben Ford and Michael McDonald to Steve Lukather and Chris Cornell. Recently Toss was one of the 12 drummers to be featured on Hans Zimmer's Superman track, and he also played on a Grammy Winning Album by Draco Rosa. Toss talks about coming up in the biz, working with Steve Vai, his time as house drummer for both The Dennis Miller Show and Roseanne Barr's show, An audition for Roger Daltrey, Hanging with Zigaboo Modeliste, a Great Jeff Porcaro story, and a whole lot more, including talking about the Hans Zimmer session. Toss drops knowledge here. Recorded at Toss' home studio in North Hollywood, CA, January 2014
Who said you can't use the words ambient and tuba in the same sentence? Tom Heasley and Toss Panos show us how.
Who said you can't use the words ambient and tuba in the same sentence? Tom Heasley and Toss Panos show us how.