Tuesday, March 20, 2012

13 - Riffguy, YouTube guitar star

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Art talks about the Jane's Addiction concert he saw the preceding week, his very brief meeting with Perry Farrell, and how the show exceeded his expectations.

The guest is YouTube guitar star, Riffguy. Riffguy shares a taste of his extraordinary guitar skills and talks about how he acquired them, his RGM signature guitar from King Blossom Guitars, and life as a YouTube celebrity. 49 minutes.

Art's comments: "I've been looking forward to this interview ever since I started the podcast. After you listen to this guy play, you can puzzle with me over how he can get 5 million YouTube views, and yet be missed by apparently everyone in the music business. Hey, Judas Priest: I've got your K.K. Downing replacement right here!"

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Riffguy links:
The YouTube page, where it all started
Riffguy on ReverbNation (music for sale)
Riffguy King Blossom signature guitar
Riffguy on $199 guitar and amp package

Monday, March 5, 2012

12 - Hard Rock Chick, discussion of Regular Guys mention

Hard Rock Chick

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Art talks about the recent spotlight the show received from the Regular Guys radio show in Atlanta. He also reads a listener letter from Poland.

The guest is Hard Rock Chick of HardRockChick.com. She brings Art up to speed on music since 1992, and talks about going to Clive Davis' Grammy party shortly after the death of Whitney Houston. 68 mins.

Art's comments: "My old Regular Guys story might run a little long, but it was definitely one of the most exciting days of my life. Hard Rock Chick is good natured about putting up with me. She's like Martha Quinn and Rikki Rachtman rolled into one."

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Links:
Art's freelance writing archive (partial), Regular Guys press release

Hard Rock Chick links:
HardRockChick.com
Hard Rock Chick at the Grammy's