The Musicians Mentor

On episode 90 of the podcast - I speak with New York based drummer/songwriter - Aaron Comess.

Aaron is a full time 'band guy' and has been drumming with Alternative/Rock band 'Spin Doctors since their inception back in 1988. The band became a huge success in the 90's with songs like 'Two Princes' and 'Little Miss Can't Be Wrong' and have continued to release music and tour ever since.

We talk about the usual ups and downs that come with being in a band, touring, family and travel dynamics, the music industry, practice, his time studying with the great 'Rick Latham' and a host of other music/life related topics...

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On episode 89 (and our first for 2026) of the podcast I speak with Italian born (and based) guitarist and songwriter - Dario Parente.

Dario is a highly accomplished musician/guitarist who during his career has held various teaching positions, released several albums with his former band - 'Headless' (which featured former Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist) Goran Edman and has been touring as lead guitarist for former 'Queensryche' vocalist, Geoff Tate since 2018.

As usual - we talk about touring, family and travel dynamics, the music industry, practice and a host of other music/life related topics...For more information on Dario and his career, please search for Dario Parente across all socials or head to www.geofftate.com/artist/dario-parente

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On this weeks episode of the podcast (and the last for 2025), I speak with American multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter - Eliot Lewis.
Eliot is probably best known for his time with the bands - 'Average White Band' from 1989 to 2002) and then #hitmakers 'Hall and Oates, from 2003 to 2023), but was also the original featured musician on the 'Live From Darryl's House series and even worked on Joe Cockers - 'Unchain My Heart' and Tina Turner's - 'Simply The Best' albums.
Additionally, he has worked with Billy Gibbons, has had quite the successful solo career (which he's released seven independent albums under) and is quite an amazing photographer.
We talk about all of this and so much more, including touring, early influences and host of other music/life related topics...
For more information on Eliot and his career, please search for Eliot Lewis across all socials or head to www.eliotlewis.com
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On todays episode of the show I speak with American Rock guitarist/songwriter - Brian 'Damage' Forsythe.
Many of you will know of Brian from his time with hard rock band - Kix, who achieved notable popularity during the 1980's with hit songs like 'Don't Close Your Eyes' and 'Blow My Fuse'.
Additionally, he has also been part of bands like 'Rhino Bucket' and 'The Snake Handlers', written songs with Eric Stacy of 'Faster Pussycat and even been successfully involved with numerous movie and television soundtracks.
During our chat we talk about location, touring, the pandemic and a host of other music/life related topics...
For more information on Brian and his career, please search for Brian Forsythe across all socials or head to www.brianforsythe.com
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On this weeks episode I speak with Canadian Rock musician/singer/producer - Lukas Rossi.

Many of you will know of Lukas from his time spent appearing (and then winning) the CBS reality show - 'Rockstar Supernova, which lead to him becoming the vocalist in a supergroup featuring Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted and Gilby Clarke.

Additionally, he has been successful as a songwriter and collaborator in other acts like - The Halo Method (alongside Ben Moody from Evanescence), King City (alongside Neil Sanderson from Three Days Grace) and recently launched his new band called 'Wrecking Room)...

During our chat we talk about auditions, touring, going viral and and the art of staying true to oneself, among other things...

For more information on Lukas Rossi and his career, please search for Lukas Rossi across all socials.

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