Everyone Loves Guitar is an interview podcast for people who love music. The show's host is Craig Garber, a lifelong guitar enthusiast. Before starting the podcast, Craig interviewed entrepreneurs as part of his day job. He decided to apply his skills to talks with professional guitarists and musicians.
Craig sits down for a long chat with a guest on every podcast episode. Most guests are not well-known to a broad audience but are no less talented. James Harrah has accompanied artists like Al Jarreau, Leonard Cohen, and Jewel. He talks about growing up in a religious household and then moving away from religion. Jame's spirituality evolved along with his guitar skills.
Dom Martin is an emerging blues guitarist. He grew up homeless on the streets of Belfast and overcame multiple addictions to get where he is now. He and Craig talk about their favorite guitars. Mike Miller is a session player. He has worked with Chick Corea, Quincy Jones, and other music luminaries. He talks about the role of gratitude in his life and his work.
Listeners may recognize some of Craig's guests on the podcast. Shannon Forrest was the touring drummer for Toto for a few years. He talks about changes in the music industry and his preference for analog tools. Joanne Shaw Taylor is a blues guitarist who has released eleven albums. She believes her musical path would have been more straightforward if she had been born a man. Adam Wakeman is a keyboardist and the son of Rick Wakeman of the band Yes. He talks about following in his father's footsteps and how he developed his own sound.
The Everyone Loves Guitar podcast may appeal to people who dream of becoming career musicians. There are stories of hardship but plenty of happy endings, too. Craig's guest's stories serve as a reminder that many musicians live by their art without becoming superstars.
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