2020'd – Details, episodes & analysis

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Joey Concepcion (Guitarist / Solo Artist / Lost Symphony) to talk about everything from his early influences growing up, to filling in with Arch Enemy in front of 50,000 People. We dive into how he developed his impressive guitar chops, and what it was like playing with lost symphony alongside guitar heroes like Marty Friedman. All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d. Check Out More Joey Concepcion: Instagram:  @JoeyConcepcionGuitar  https://www.joeyconcepcion.net/ Devine Technical Machine: https://joeyconcepcion.bandcamp.com/album/divine-technical-machine https://www.instagram.com/joeyconcepcionguitar 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - I Become A Different Person When He Plays 04:00 - Early Years 15:45 - Filling In With Arch Enemy 24:30 - Recording A Solo Record 30:00 - Working On Lost Symphony 35:00 - Favorite Lost Symphony Track 41:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #archenemy #guitar #martyfriedman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join John Philips (Entrepreneur / Tour Manager for Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and Breaking Benjamin) to discuss the insane life of a tour manager hearing some of John's craziest stories on the road that really paints a picture of how difficult and life-threatening the job can be. We dive into John Philips's early years as an artist, the story behind his transition into tour manager, and his journey into entrepreneurship, building companies spanning from management to Root Beer. All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d Check Out More John Phillips: Instagram: @mcrpersian @drinkparlor https://www.drinkparlor.com/ 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - What's Up With The Root Beer Company? 05:20 - The Best Haircut I've Ever Gotten 12:03 - John Phillips Early Years 16:30 - Beach Boys Tour Manager Mentored Me 18:00 - Everything I Have Done In My Life Has Led Me to This Moment 22:45 - Woke Up One Day And Was Sick of Playing (Becoming A Manager) 28:15 - How To Be A Tour Manager 33:15 - Russian Forged Us Documents On A Starset Tour 37:00 - Almost Stuck In Serbia With Ice-T 44:16 - Siobhan’s Russian Story 4900 - Who John's Currently Working With 56:00 - Hypocrisy Of Eddie Trunk 1:02:00 - Hip Hop Vs Rock Vs Pop Tours 1:11:00 - What’s Next For John Phillips 1:18:00 - Balancing Work and Life 1:25:10 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #breakingbenjamin #snoopdogg #entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory catch up with David Abbruzzese ( Ex-Pearl Jam / I. M. F) to hear about his latest projects honoring the legendary Jeff Beck, his funniest memories including the time he knocked over Stevie Wonder and ran into Gene Simmons all within the same 5 minutes, and a dive back into his past talking on his history with Pearl Jam and Yoko Ono. All this and more tune in and get ready to be 2020d. Check Out More David Abbruzzese: Instagram: @davidabbruzzese1968 The Garden of Earthly Delights: https://youtu.be/ctS2IfXfvP8 Referenced Clips: Chuck Berry, John Lennon & Yoko Ono - https://youtu.be/ZbGuxGGOIV0?t=110 Yngwie Malmsteen doesn't eat Donuts. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFMyNQKUH9U Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 65 - David Abbruzzese w/ Shannon Larkin: Who Needs Drugs When You Have Friends Like These?: https://youtu.be/kvboTR83IIA Ep. 64 - David Abbruzzese w/ GUEST HOST Shannon Larkin: Mushroom Tea and Memories: https://youtu.be/ia1nJb7Om0g Ep. 21 - David Abbruzzese: Axl Rose Trusted Me to Steer the Ship: https://youtu.be/NqHSyuYN29Q Ep. 20 - David Abbruzzese: Red Hot Chili Peppers and Magic Mushrooms: https://youtu.be/3sIj-Wr7yQc 00:00 - Intro 04:30 - New Music 07:00 - The Time David Knocked Over Stevie Wonder, and Gene Simmons Fucked Up His Friends Shirt 09:40 - Accidentally Telling The President of Pro Tools Why Pro Tools Will Ruin Music 12:40 - David Loves Yoko Ono 17:00 - Hanging with Sean Lennon 26:30 - David Loves The Neurotic Guitarist 34:15 - I Would Play With Pearl Jam Again For Free 39:40 - David Used to Sneak Into Pantera Shows When They Were Playing Covers 48:40 - Meeting Shannon Larkin 52:00 - Becoming a Full Member of Pearl Jam 59:00 - The Competition With Eddie Vedder 1:00:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #pearljam #beatles #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 83 Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge / Creed / Tremonti) joins Benny, Siobhán and Cory and talks about getting his first guitar for $10, how he initially avoided learning music theory, experimenting with different tunings while writing, Eddie Van Halen GIVING him a guitar in the middle of a CREED band argument and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 81 Richard Shaw (Cradle of Filth) is back again for PART 2 of another round with Benny, Siobhán and Cory. This episode we talk about Richard’s contribution to the latest Lost Symphony single (Take Another Piece), how younger guitarists are learning from hyper-edited recordings and how that affects the way they play, how Richard approaches tone, the balance between your gear and your technique in achieving a unique sound, how to lose 100 followers with a single post to social media and more! IG: @richardshawguitarist - WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d Benny Goodman: instagram.com/thebennygoodman/ Siobhán Cronin: instagram.com/siobhan_violin/ Cory Paza: instagram.com/corypaza/ Check out lostsymphony.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 80 Richard Shaw (Cradle of Filth) is back again for another round with Benny, Siobhán and Cory. This time we catch-up with what Richard has been up to the past year or so, including welcoming a new member to his family. We talk about CRADLE OF FILTH's upcoming performances, the differences between underground and mainstream artists, bands that mime on stage and how it's nearly impossible to write truly original music nowadays. - WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d Benny Goodman: instagram.com/thebennygoodman/ Siobhán Cronin: instagram.com/siobhan_violin/ Cory Paza: instagram.com/corypaza/ Check out lostsymphony.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 79 Brock Richards (Starset / Live My Last) is back for PART 2 with Benny, Siobhán and Cory and this time we dive into some studio gear talk, why you shouldn't cheap out when it comes to musical instruments (especially for beginners), the craziest things that have happened on tour with Starset and much more. Instagram: @brockrichards starsetonline.com - WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d Benny Goodman: instagram.com/thebennygoodman/ Siobhán Cronin: instagram.com/siobhan_violin/ Cory Paza: instagram.com/corypaza/ Check out lostsymphony.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 78 Brock Richards (Starset / Live My Last) joins Benny, Siobhán and Cory and takes us through his music career from getting his first guitar to touring the world with Starset. We hear his thoughts on writing music, the importance of collaboration with other writers/producers, how music is an outlet for emotions, why trying to be perfect isn’t always the best approach when playing an instrument, and we also hear about his last job before joining Starset full time... That and much more! Instagram: @brockrichards starsetonline.com - WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d Benny Goodman: instagram.com/thebennygoodman/ Siobhán Cronin: instagram.com/siobhan_violin/ Cory Paza: instagram.com/corypaza/ Check out lostsymphony.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 77 Catch up with Benny, Siobhán and Cory as they discuss what's been going on in the world of their band, Lost Symphony, including a look at the production process, what it's been like to work legendary artists (like MARTY FRIEDMAN, NUNO BETTENCOURT, ALEX SKOLNICK), how the team has developed professionally over the past several years and more. We also get an update on each of the hosts and their various endeavors outside of the band and the podcast, plus a chance for you to help contribute to the show! Lost Symphony: TAKE ANOTHER PIECE (Ft. Marty Friedman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick and Richard Shaw): https://youtu.be/4umRs4RhxGc @lostsymphony https://www.facebook.com/lostsymphonymusic https://www.lostsymphony.com Follow the hosts on Instagram: Benny : @thebennygoodman / @theneuroticguitarist Siobhán: @siobhan_violin Cory: @corypaza / @allstepstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 76 Guitarist Matthew LaPierre (Three Years Gone, Lost Symphony) is back for PART 2 with Benny, Siobhán and Cory to talk about his new band (Three Years Gone), the perils of performing for drunk people at bars, his background in sculpting, being pushed out of his comfort zone in the studio, recording Lost Symphony solos with OLI HERBERT behind the controls and more. Personal Instagram: @matthewlapierre Three Years Gone (NEW SINGLE OUT NOW): https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/threeyearsgone/100-proof-3 IG: @threeyearsgone https://www.facebook.com/threeyearsgone Lost Symphony: TAKE ANOTHER PIECE (Ft. Marty Friedman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick and Richard Shaw): https://youtu.be/4umRs4RhxGc @lostsymphony https://www.facebook.com/lostsymphonymusic https://www.lostsymphony.com https://www.ajsealy.com/ - New song featuring Matt coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices