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The Guitar Hang Podcast – Alex Kilroy | From Transylvania to Berklee | Break My Chains
In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast, Jon Stankorb sits down with guitarist and singer-songwriter Alex Kilroy for an inspiring conversation about music, discipline, and the long road from childhood dream to international career.
Born in Transylvania, Romania, Alex’s musical journey began with classical piano—but everything changed when he discovered the blues and Stevie Ray Vaughan. That moment set him on a new path, leading to early success as a teenage guitar prodigy, including opening for American blues legends at just fourteen years old.
Driven by a deep passion for music and artistic freedom, Alex eventually made his way to the United States, earning a scholarship to Berklee College of Music before settling in Florida. Now, he’s releasing his debut album Break My Chains—a powerful blend of blues tradition and modern melodic songwriting that reflects both his personal journey and his father’s lasting influence.
In this conversation, we cover:
 Growing up in Romania and discovering Stevie Ray Vaughan 
 Becoming a teenage touring musician 
 The Berklee experience and moving to the U.S. 
 Songwriting, tone, and blues influence in Break My Chains
 Building a life and career around musical discipline and freedom 
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Season 10, Episode 9 of The Guitar Hang Podcast features an extraordinary musical conversation with five-time GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist, composer, and producer Mark Lettieri and internationally acclaimed sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee.
Together, they discuss their groundbreaking collaborative debut album, Feathered Creatures, arriving June 5th — a bold and adventurous musical project blending progressive Indian classical sitar with modern electric guitar textures, improvisation, cinematic composition, and fearless creativity.
In this episode, Jon Stankorb sits down with Mark and Purbayan to explore:
• The creative process behind Feathered Creatures
• Cross-cultural collaboration and musical communication
• Improvisation, phrasing, rhythm, and composition
• Guitar tone and the sonic possibilities of sitar
• Artistic risk-taking and pushing beyond genre boundaries
• The connection between jazz fusion, progressive music, and Indian classical traditions
• Finding inspiration through collaboration and deep listening
This is an inspiring and insightful conversation for guitar players, musicians, composers, fusion fans, and anyone passionate about creativity and musical exploration.
Purbayan Chatterjee is widely recognized as one of the leading sitar maestros of his generation, blending traditional Indian classical music with contemporary influences and global collaboration. 
Mark Lettieri continues to push the boundaries of modern guitar through his solo work, collaborations, and performances with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. 
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The Guitar Hang Podcast – Season 10, Episode 8
Special Guest: Joe Bonamassa
In this electrifying episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast, Jon Stankorb sits down with blues-rock virtuoso Joe Bonamassa to discuss his latest project, the B.B. King: Summit 100 album, and the stories behind his career-defining moments. From guitar tones to touring tales, Joe shares insights that every guitarist will want to hear. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love great music, this conversation is packed with inspiration, technique, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
What’s Inside This Episode:
Deep dive into the making of B.B. King: Summit 100
Joe’s thoughts on tone, gear, and performance philosophy
Stories from the road and legendary collaborations
Jon’s signature blend of music, gear talk, and guitar love
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In this episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast, host Jon Stankorb sits down with legendary guitarist Frank Hannon from the iconic rock band Tesla.
Frank joins the show to talk about his brand-new instrumental album Reflections, a country-western infused project that explores a cinematic and atmospheric side of his guitar playing.
We also dive into the inspiration behind his latest single “San Francisco,” which features a visually stunning video with original hand-played oil-light visuals created by Brotherhood of Light Show artist Chris Samardizch, connecting the music to the legendary Fillmore-era psychedelic tradition that helped shape the Bay Area jam scene.
Frank also shares stories from his incredible career with Tesla, insights into his tone and influences, and reflections on decades of touring and recording.
If you're a fan of great guitar playing, classic rock history, and inspiring musical conversations, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
🎧 In This Episode We Discuss
• The making of Frank’s new instrumental album Reflections
• The creative vision behind the single “San Francisco”
• The psychedelic visual collaboration with Chris Samardizch
• Frank’s guitar influences and tone philosophy
• Stories from the road with Tesla
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If you've ever wanted to spend a few days completely immersed in guitars, music, and learning from world-class players, The Woodshed is an incredible event.
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"Conversations with Noteworthy Guitarists from around the World"

Season 10, Episode 6 of The Guitar Hang features one of the most original and fearless guitarists on the planet — Mattias IA Eklundh.
Best known for his groundbreaking work with Freak Kitchen, Mattias has built a global reputation for combining jaw-dropping technical ability with humor, melody, and total creative freedom. His playing blends metal, fusion, funk, and progressive rock into something unmistakably his own — elastic phrasing, wild intervallic ideas, percussive technique, and absolute command of touch.
In this episode we dive into:
The philosophy behind the “Freak Guitar” approach
Breaking technical limitations without losing musicality
Right-hand control and articulation secrets
Practicing creativity (not just speed)
The mental game of originality
Touring stories and studio insights
Why tone, feel, and humor matter just as much as chops
Mattias also shares insights from decades of teaching and performing around the world, including his legendary Freak Guitar Camps.
If you’re serious about expanding your guitar vocabulary — this episode will stretch you in the best way possible.
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The Woodshed brings together world-class players and dedicated students for deep dives into technique, tone, phrasing, songwriting, and live performance — all in a supportive, creative environment.
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