The Musicians Mentor – Details, episodes & analysis

In episode 54 of the podcast I speak with Montana based composer, drummer, educator and songwriter - John Wicks. 
John talks to me about life as a touring musician while still a member (and songwriter) with his previous band 'Fitz and The Tantrums" as well as how he juggles his newer projects like Fluffy Bunny and his constant collaborations with Pearl Jam bassist, Jeff Ament.
We also talk about how he ended us as a songwriter on records with artists like Bruno Mars, B.O.B and Ceelo Green, his new teaching role at the University of Montana and our love for New Orleans drumming. 
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For more information on John, please visit John across all socials at JohnWicksDrums.
For info on Johns Drum Coffee Roasting shop please visit drumcoffeeroasting.com
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In this weeks episode of the podcast I talk with South African born, New Zealand raised and now LA based musician super power - Andrea Lisa.

Andrea has a really interesting story which has led her to touring the world as a musician with musician Kirk Whalum, contributing guitar to Kool and the Gang and even living on more continents than me (which doesn't seem to happen too often ha ha)...

Her debut album 'Silver Lining' is a beautifully composed record that wonderfully showcases her skills as both a songwriter, guitarist and producer and I highly recomend that you check it out.

As usual - we talk, music, guitar, music education, family, production, recording and so much more.

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For more information on Andrea please visit her website at www.andrealisa.com

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In episode 44 of the podcast I speak with fellow bandmate, renowned guitarist/keyboard player and Rock n Roll Kitchen owner - Andrew Autin.

Andrew is an incredible guitarist/keyboardist/musician (and human) that not only leads the ever popular function band 'Mojeaux', as one of the top performing function bands in the State, but also performs all over Louisiana with his other projects, Phase V, The Generators and his Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx tribute band, Rock Show Nola.

He also currently owns and runs the fabulous 'Rock n Roll Kitchen' in Metairie with his partner Missy, which we also talk a little bit about during this interview.

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For more information on 'Andrew or Mojeaux , please visit - www.mojeauxband.com

For more on Rock Show Nola, please visit - www.rockshownolarocks.com

For more on the Rock n Roll Kitchen, please visit - www.rocknrollkitchenrocks.com

For more information on Travis, please visit www.travismarc.com

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In todays' episode of the podcast (after recommendation from previous guest Grecco Burrato), I speak with Brazilian born, (now LA resident), JP Mourao.

JP is a session guitarist, arranger, composer, producer and educator with credits that include Selena Gomez, Snoop Dog, Amanda Brecker, Macy Gray (among others) as well as a host of other artists and corporate institutions, including Coca Cola and Disney.

He also currently serves as a professor at the famous Cal State institution , so we obviously talk a little bit about education and the like during this interview.

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For more information on 'JP Mourao , please visit - www.jpmorao.com

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In episode 42 I do a lot of 'original band' talking with guitarist/vocalist Riley Rogers of Texas based band 'The Infamists'.

Riley and his band have been pushing their mix of Bluesy guitar driven Rock n Roll for the twelve years or so now, and are making such waves on their local scene that recently an AI version of the band even tried to hijack their Spotify profile, but that's a whole other story.

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For more information on 'The Infamists', please visit - www.linktr.ee/theinfamists

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In today's episode (and since Coachella is just over a week away) I figured it would be awesome to speak with LA based composer/musician/musical director (and No Doubt touring member) - Gabrial McNair.

Gabrial is a super inspiring guy with an array of musical talents (including trombone, keys, vocals, songwriting etc).

These talents have led him working with numerous artists from No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, Green Day, The Offspring, Sublime With Rome, Smashing Pumpkins, Lenny Kravitz and many, many more. He also has his own band 'Oslo', which I strongly suggest you check out.

For more information on Gabrial, please visit - www.gabrialmcnair.com or search Gabrial McNair on Instagram.

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In episode 40 of our podcast I speak with LA based session guitarist/musician - Adam Zimmon.

In addition to being the guitarist with Ziggy Marley for many years , Adam has also worked as a sideman with numerous other artists - including Iggy Pop, Lissie , Shakira, Chris Brown and Dido.

He has also composed and worked on music for TV, on shows such as Modern Family, Toyota and others.

For more information on Adam Zimmon, please visit www.adamzimmon.com

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Welcome to the Musicians Mentor Podcast.
In episode 39, I speak with Nashville based "songwriter to the stars" - Brent Baxter.

Brent talks me through his initial move from Arkansas to Nashville and how he went from writing short stories to eventually end up writing songs for American music giants like Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebelllum, Lonestar and a host of others.
As usual - we talk about a few ups and downs and how you sometimes may have to wait tables while pursuing your dream and so much more.

For more information on Brent Baxter, please visit www.songwritingpro.com
For the #Podcast Brent co-hosts (The C.L.I.M.B), please search The C.L.I.M.B with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter across all good streaming services. 
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Episode 38 of the Musicians Mentor Podcast has me speaking with LA based session guitarist - Alex Feder.

Alex has performed/played with artists like LP, Enrique and many more as well as fronts his own band called 'Still A Great Night'.

We talk ups and downs, tour life and how his own band 'almost made it', before he started his journey as (now) one of LA's most in demand session players.

For more information on Alex Feder, please visit instagram at @stillagreatnight

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Todays guest is LA based session drummer, Neal Daniels.

Neal has done performances/worked with an array of great artists, from Liz Phair, LP, Booker T Jones and even Dua Lipa, his most recent gig is holding down the drum throne with multi platinum pop/rock band 'Matchbox 20', who are about to embark on an Australian tour. He also runs a remote drum studio called White Fish Studios.

We speak about that and so much more, so smash that play button.

For more on Neal Daniels, please visit www.nealdaniels.com

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