AMP UP THE GOOD
Episodes
44 episodes
Juan Van Dunk on bass and changing the world!!
Juan Van Dunk is world class bass player, writer, producer, recording engineer, and he has ways of making the world a better place, listen and find out how.
Jazz Appreciation Month '26 Louis Armstrong to Steely Dan, wait , what?
Ready for some cool jazz from Louis Armstrong to Steely Dan and Mark G. Meadows. Keep Jazz alive by donating to Jazz Foundation of America. Next WEEK I'll post a new episode because April is also International Guitar Month !!!!
Taj Mahal & Buddy Guy
Got to acknowledge how Taj and Buddy keep music alive, I thank them both so much, and so should you.
Bob Weir/Grateful Dead
Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead has given back sooooo much to make the world a better place, fund out how and why plus a couple of Dead tunes. Thanks Bob, we will miss you.
U2/Bono and me Justin-Herman Plaza '87
U2 and Bono have been giving back for decades, we thank you. Plus were you at San Francisco's Justin-Herman Plaza????
David Gilmour/Pink Floyd/Client Earth
David Gilmour and his guitar collection may have saved us all !!!
Keith Richards and Me '93
Keith Richards and his wife having been giving back for decades and it's about time we found out about it, plus I met with Keith, we talked and hugged.
Interview with the BUZZ ME IN authors, Goggin & Porter
David Goggin and Martin Porter are the authors of this incredibly insightful book about the peak of the recording industry during the late 60s and 70s. As I've said before, you think you know something about the 3 Record Plant recording studios...
Zachary Coleman/Megadeth
What a great conversation I had with Zachary Coleman who has engineered and produced some of Megadeth's biggest hits and that's not all. Listen and find out what it's like to be in the studio working with that type of music. Thanks Zach.
OZZY/R.I.P. Prince of Darkness
Goodbye OZZY you are one of a kind. What you have done to help others does need to be AMPED UP !!! Enjoy your new journeys.
Gregory Ferraiolo/SKILL TREE RECORDS
What a great conversation I had with Gregory regarding his interaction with recording artist including the legendary Nile Rodgers plus many more. Plus thanks to Greg for all the support he offers through his Skill Tree Records and his Musician ...
Neal Shelton Entertainment NSE
How much is a guitar that is signed and dated by Eddie Van Halen worth?What would you do if Joe Bonamassa walked into your Guitar Store?Neal Shelton knows and so much more, check it out !!!
Mad Mad Marcae
Great conversation and music with Marcae Taurus (MAD MAD Marcae)
Rob Garland Real World Guitar
Rob Garland, recording artist, performer, author, educator and more . Listen to hear how amazing he is.
Sammy Hagar/Hagar Family Foundation
The RED ROCKER, Sammy Hagar and his family give back in mind blowing ways. Find out how in this AMP UP THE GOOD episode. Let's go for a jog Sammy !!!
Chuck Leavell/THE TREE MAN
You've heard Chuck's keyboard work on everything from the Allman Bros. to Clapton and everything in between.Did you know he's also the the TREE FARMER OF THE YEAR, check it out and then go plant a tree!!!
R.I.P. Phil Lesh
The passing of the Greatful Dead's bass player and founding member Phil Lesh has inspired this episode highlighting not just his epic career but what he and his wife Jill have done to give back to our communities is equally epic. Thanks for eve...
ZZ Top/Delta Blues Museum
Did you know about a ZZ Top guitar which was made from timber of Muddy Waters' cabin? AMP UP THE GOOD and find out.
Don Henley/Walden.org
You know that guy from the EAGLES, well Don Henley does a lot more than drum and sing. If you've ever taken a walk in nature you'll understand. You can also correspond via Fan Mail. Thanks for listening
Bon Jovi MFer and Dave Grohl
How I found out Jon Bon Jovi had secretly gotten married the night before, How many sandwiches Dave?
Eric Clapton Crossroads
Eric Clapton founded a non-profit, Crossroads Centre Antigua.org It has helped many people and it is supported by the annual Crossroads Guitar Festival. Speaking of giving back, download the Service karma App https://tinyl.io/9b17&...
Jackson Browne/Guacamole fund
Jackson Browne is one of 2 rockers that inspired me to create this podcast. Listen to this episode and find out how and why, plus 3 mind blowing tunes.
FARM AID/FOOD BANKS BRUCE & WILLIE
What have Willie Nelson and Bruce Springsteen done? Through Bruce's donations to food banks and Willie's FARM AID they've helped farmers, food banks and communities for decades, why? Because they wanted to help out, maybe we should too?