2020'd
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsBenny, Siobhán and Cory, of the band Lost Symphony, are joined by some of the most successful people in music, business and entertainment to take a look back at their lives and career to see what "following your dreams" REALLY looks like.
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Ep. 182 - Joey Concepcion: Filling in with Arch Enemy in Front of 50K People
April 10, 2023 04:25 - 43 minutesBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Joey Concepcion (Guitarist / Solo Artist / Lost Symphony) to talk about everything from his early influences growing up, to filling in with Arch Enemy in front of 50,000 People. We dive into how he developed his impressive guitar chops, and what it was like playing with lost symphony alongside guitar heroes like Marty Friedman. All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d. Check Out More Joey Concepcion: Instagram: @JoeyConcepcionGuitar https://w...
John Phillips: Tour Managing Breaking Benjamin, Starset, Snoop Dogg and Ice-T
April 03, 2023 07:33 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join John Philips (Entrepreneur / Tour Manager for Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and Breaking Benjamin) to discuss the insane life of a tour manager hearing some of John's craziest stories on the road that really paints a picture of how difficult and life-threatening the job can be. We dive into John Philips's early years as an artist, the story behind his transition into tour manager, and his journey into entrepreneurship, building companies spanning from management to Root Bee...
Abigail Posner: Is Google ACTUALLY Watching Us?
March 27, 2023 05:06 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Abigail Posner (Director of U.S Creative Works At Google / Anthropologist) to discuss the world of humans, technology, and music, and just how they all connect. We learn about Abigail's early years studying humanity and culture as an Anthropologist, as well as her transition into marketing and creative works for the massive tech company Google. We hear about her experience first starting out at a company like Google, how Google's algorithm advertises the products...
Rob Graves [Pt. 2]: Developing Starset's Sound
March 20, 2023 03:09 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Grammy-nominated Rob Graves (Producer / Starset / Red / Solo Artist) once again to continue where we left off last episode, hearing about Rob's decision to leave Nashville, meeting up with Dustin, and hearing the very first songs that would grow to inspire the band Starset. We dive into Rob Graves's songwriting philosophy, look at some of the "magic tricks" of music, and touch on Rob's solo project Gods & Martyrs. All this and more, tune in and prepare to be 2020...
Rob Graves [Pt. 1]: Starset and Red Producer on Developing a Modern Sound
March 13, 2023 02:14 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Grammy-nominated Rob Graves (Producer / Starset / Red / Solo Artist) to hear his seemingly destined journey into the world of music. We take a look back at his early years along with the songs and people that pushed and inspired him, as well as his incredible success working with bands like Red, and Starset. We get Rob's thoughts on guitar tones, managing creativity, and a deep dive into how he developed his personal sound when producing. All this and more tune i...
Kelly Kereliuk: Soloing Between Marty Friedman and Nuno Bettencourt
March 06, 2023 06:28 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Kelly Kereliuk (Guitarist / Instructor / Lost Symphony / Prismind / Negus) to catch up on his newest projects including his instructive Youtube channel, teaching guitar concepts to players of all skill levels. We hear more details about Kelly's experience working on Lost Symphony records, and what it was like playing alongside his heroes on songs like Take Another Piece. We get the scoop on what a typical day for Kelly looks like and throw him into the hot seat a...
Satchel: Steel Panther Is More than Just D*ck Jokes
February 27, 2023 04:39 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Satchel (Guitarist / Songwriter For Steel Panther) to talk new Steel Panther music, the newest Steel Panther member, and more details on what happened with ex-bandmember Lexxi Foxx. We dive into the early years of Steel Panther looking at how the band became popular the "old school" way and hear about the crazy and often hilarious fans Steel Panther comes face to face with on tour. All this and more tune in with us and get ready to be 2020d! Check Out More Satch...
Ep. 175 - Zuzana [Pt. 2]: The Most Unique Recording Session
February 20, 2023 02:53 - 57 minutesBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Zuzana Engererova (Cellist / Starset) once again to discuss some behind the scenes of a future Lost Symphony single, and what it's like recording in a room full of Ferraris. We dive into what's next for Starset and their upcoming tour, the differences when using an electric Cello, and how to deal with gigs that suck! Is music theory more harmful or helpful? Check out our take on the matter and let us know your thoughts down in the comments below! Check Out More...
Zuzana [Pt. 2]: The Most Unique Recording Session
February 20, 2023 02:53 - 57 minutesBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Zuzana Engererova (Cellist / Starset) once again to discuss some behind the scenes of a future Lost Symphony single, and what it's like recording in a room full of Ferraris. We dive into what's next for Starset and their upcoming tour, the differences when using an electric Cello, and how to deal with gigs that suck! Is music theory more harmful or helpful? Check out our take on the matter and let us know your thoughts down in the comments below! Check Out More ...
Zuzana [Pt. 1]: The Challenges of Playing Strings in Starset
February 13, 2023 01:09 - 56 minutesBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Zuzana Engererova (Cellist / Starset) to discuss The Raiders House Band, managing your own entertainment company, and how to establish yourself in a new city. Benny debates the importance of Social Media for Musicians and how it's changed his way of making content. We learn how different writing a Bollywood arrangement can be, and get some news that more Lost Symphony music could be on its way! All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d! Check Ou...
David Abbruzzese [Pt. 2]: The First Song I'd Play Back with Pearl Jam
February 06, 2023 06:41 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join David Abbruzzese ( Ex-Pearl Jam / I. M. F) for another round, this time hearing about his experience befriending Axl Rose and working with Guns N' Roses, David's new upcoming music projects, and the first song he'd play back with Pearl Jam. Benny Tells us the story behind his picture with Chuck Berry, and David gives us a special announcement! All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d! Check Out More David Abbruzzese: Instagram: @davidabbruzzese...
David Abbruzzese [Pt. 1]: I Would Play with Pearl Jam Again for Free
January 29, 2023 19:40 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory catch up with David Abbruzzese ( Ex-Pearl Jam / I. M. F) to hear about his latest projects honoring the legendary Jeff Beck, his funniest memories including the time he knocked over Stevie Wonder and ran into Gene Simmons all within the same 5 minutes, and a dive back into his past talking on his history with Pearl Jam and Yoko Ono. All this and more tune in and get ready to be 2020d. Check Out More David Abbruzzese: Instagram: @davidabbruzzese1968 The Garden of Eart...
Richard Shaw [Pt. 2]: Writing for Cradle of Filth Felt Like a Job
January 22, 2023 16:26 - 42 minutesBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Richard Shaw once again to discuss the differences between writing for Cradle Of Filth and writing songs now, the magic of layering and how to make your guitars and vocals sound HUGE, as well as Richard Shaw's exciting new project with LickLibrary as he gears up to teach us some of the most insane guitar solos of the 90s. All this and more tune in with us and get ready to be 2020d! Check Out More Richard Shaw: Instagram: @richardshawguitarist https://www.amazon....
Richard Shaw [Pt. 1]: I May Have Been TOO Honest...
January 15, 2023 23:31 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Richard Shaw to discuss what happened after his last episode, Richard's thoughts on Pantera and Metallica, and his approach to writing on Lost Symphony Records. Richard gives us his opinion on the importance of kids rediscovering old music with platforms like TikTok, and Ben tells us that his first time getting kicked out of backstage was by Steve Wood. All this and more, tune in and get ready to be 2020d! Check Out More Richard Shaw: Instagram: @richardshawguit...
Shannon Larkin [Pt. 2]: Writing the New Godsmack Record
January 09, 2023 02:57 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory join Shannon Larkin once again to discuss the heartbreak that fueled Godsmack's upcoming record, and a look into Shannon's own personal writing inspiration for lyrics. Shannon recalls his experience talking with Alex Van Halen on tour and his dangerous yet incredible cigarette trick. We dive into more Apocalypse Blues Revival, hearing more on the recording process and the uniqueness of the band, as well as a retelling of the time Shannon and Dave Fortman both judged a...
Shannon Larkin [Pt. 1]: I Don't Give a F*ck About Fame or Fortune
January 02, 2023 01:39 - 1 hourBenny, Siobhán, and Cory check back in with their good friend Shannon Larkin to celebrate the success of Godsmack's newest release "Surrender" and discuss everything from his time with Ugly Kid Joe to Shannon's BIG love of Christmas. As always we get some psychedelic discussion diving into how Shannon internalizes music, the mystic music of Donavan, and the ability to see sound and color. We hear about what's up next for Shannon Larkin, his philosophy on the next chapter of his life, and his...
2022 Recap
December 12, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutesAs the year 2022 comes to a close Benny, Siobhán, and Cory look back at all the incredible guests we had this year and discuss some of their favorite moments and first impressions of the many guests we had on the 2020-d podcast in the year 2022. Let us know your favorite episodes from this year down in the comments below, and as always hit that subscribe button so you don't miss any episodes going into 2023. We want to thank all of you for watching and staying with us these past few years and...
Brock Richards: The First Thing I Do After a Starset Tour
December 05, 2022 03:58 - 1 hourBrock Richards (Guitarist / Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to check in with the Starset crew now that the acoustic tour has wrapped. We dive into the life of Brock Richards post-tour, debate if you can get away with mixing in headphones with today's technology, and hear about the time Siobhán and Brock helped produce a track that made it on Billboard. Brock gives us the scoop on his Evertune Bridges and how they're helping him stay in tune no matter the challenge (not sponsored by Ev...
Steve Stevens: My Number One Job Working with Billy Idol
November 28, 2022 00:29 - 1 hourSteve Stevens (Guitarist / Billy Idol) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to discuss his Residency in Vegas, a new Billy Idol EP, and Steve Steven's personal number one job when working with Billy Idol. We dive into the current music climate, going over how apps like TikTok are changing the ways kids discover music, the downsides that come with only being a digital guitar player, and how producers are moving away from the trend of "cut and paste" on new songs. All this and more tune in with us an...
Ron DeChant [Pt. 2]: Refining the Starset Trajectory
November 20, 2022 23:11 - 59 minutesRon DeChant (Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to discuss the incredible band Rammstein and their massive tour production, the early days of Starset and the drive that Dustin and the band had to make Starset a reality, and the current world of music marketing and where people are finding music these days. We dive more into Starset's latest tour and how much of this tour was really made DIY by the members themselves, as well as the implications for the future of music by bypas...
Ron DeChant [Pt. 1]: It's Been 10 Years and We're Just Getting Started
November 13, 2022 22:06 - 58 minutesRon DeChant (Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to check back in with our friends over at Starset hearing the latest on their acoustic tour, the intense planning that went into making it happen, and how different an acoustic tour really is compared to a stadium tour. Ron breaks down life on the road and all the good and bad that comes with it. We discuss what makes a great Tour Manager, the post-covid demand for more drivers in the music industry, and some exciting news from our very ow...
Bob St. John [Pt. 2]: The Mixing Mercenary
November 07, 2022 09:27 - 1 hourBob St. John (Engineer / Mixer / Producer) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to dive back into the world of mixing, this time around hearing about Bob's Introduction to mixing with Pro Tools, his experience working with other artists and the big differences between U.S. and Latin artists, as well as his personal philosophy when working on someone's song. Prepare to get a little techy, hear a couple more Nuno Stories, and get some excellent advice you can take home to your own tunes. A...
Bob St. John [Pt. 1]: Use the Technology, but Don't Let the Technology Use You
October 31, 2022 02:41 - 59 minutesBob St. John (Engineer / Mixer / Producer) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to discuss Bob's incredible career from taking apart electronics at 6, dropping out of college to open his own studio, and working with some of the most prominent artists out there including our good friends over at Extreme. Bob St. John walks us through his early years filled with music, and some of the defining moments that led him to the doors of producing and recording. We swap Nuno Bettencourt stories, dive into so...
Cory Juba [Pt. 2]: Pro Tips for Songwriters
October 24, 2022 03:37 - 1 hourCory Juba (Multi-instrumentalist, Music Producer / Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to jump back into the world of audio engineering as we hear more of Cory's journey getting into music production, some tips from the pros when it comes to producing and mixing your own tracks, as well as Cory's experience building a real recording studio. We get some great advice regarding getting over obstacles like writer's block, a reminder that there are no rules when it comes to music, a...
Cory Juba [Pt. 1]: The Three Pillars of Starset's Sound
October 17, 2022 04:29 - 1 hourCory Juba (Multi-instrumentalist, Music Producer / Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to dive back into the world of Starset going over Cory's Musical upbringing, his hardships, and his decision to pursue music that would eventually lead him to join the band. Cory breaks down his experience with Starset looking at what life is like on tour and the challenges that tour comes with. We get some insight into how the latest Starset acoustic tour is going and a peek into the writing and record...
Damien Riehl: Copyrighting EVERY Melody Ever...
October 10, 2022 02:27 - 1 hourDamien Riehl (Lawyer / Musician / Technologist) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to discuss what happens when music meets the courtroom. This episode we dive into the legal side of music, checking out Damien's background and experience as a lawyer and programmer, as well as a look into his All The Music Project, and how it's using AI to help reshape copyright battles in court. Damien breaks down some of music's most famous copyright cases, checking out how they impacted the court and the music ...
Jonathan Wyner [Pt. 2]: Artificial Intelligence in the Audio World
October 03, 2022 03:04 - 1 hourJonathan Wyner (Mastering Engineer / Educator / Past President of AES) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory for another round as they dive deeper into the world of audio engineering. Jonathan breaks down his experience with the company IZotope, going over the company's origins and its role in bringing technology closer to the audio world. We get some excellent mastering advice discussing how big trends like the "loudness war" shaped a generation of music, and why louder doesn't always mean better. ...
Jonathan Wyner [Pt. 1]: What the Hell is Mastering, Anyway??
September 26, 2022 06:15 - 1 hourJonathan Wyner (Mastering Engineer / Educator / Past President of AES) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to answer the question "what the hell is mastering anyway?" Jonathan breaks down his career in mastering working with some of music's biggest names and getting a chance to really witness and be a part of how mastering has changed with technology. We dive into Jonathan early years surrounded by music and his journey to becoming a mastering engineer. We hear some incredible celebrity stories, i...
Sammy Ash [Pt. 2]: We're Not Interested in World Domination Unless it Falls in Our Lap
September 19, 2022 02:15 - 1 hourSammy Ash (COO of Sam Ash Music) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again for another episode this time diving more into the business side of Sam Ash, going over how the company handled the COVID-19 Pandemic, how the internet changed has changed the instrument sales business, and just why ukuleles have gotten so popular. We get some insight into where Sam Ash music company is going next, as well as a look back at some funny moments when celebrities like Stevie Wonder and Antonio Banderas wal...
Sammy Ash [Pt. 1]: The Beatles Changed the Industry Overnight
September 12, 2022 02:50 - 1 hourSammy Ash (COO of Sam Ash Music) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to nerd out on anything and everything guitar. This episode we dive into the world of Sam Ash Music, hearing about Sammy's history with the company, the growth of Sam Ash throughout the years, and how the music industry has changed alongside it. We get all the guitar stories you could ask for featuring the likes of Paul Reed Smith, Fred Gretsch, Les Paul, and more. Tune in with us and prepare to be 2020'd Check out Sam Ash: http...
David Ellefson: Dave Mustaine is Fighting with Himself (The Truth About Being in Megadeth)
September 05, 2022 04:14 - 1 hourDavid Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth / The Lucid / Ellefson-Soto) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to touch base on the events of the last year, and the truth behind his departure from Megadeth. We dive into some Megadeth history reminiscing some of the band's early moments as well as some of the moments leading to David's exit. We get an update on some of David's current projects, and some funny tour stories to tie it all together. All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020'd. Check out ...
Dave Fortman [Pt. 2]: Detailing the Production of Evanescence
August 28, 2022 21:49 - 57 minutesDave Fortman (Producer / Guitarist ‘Ugly Kid Joe’) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory for another round, discussing the newest release from Ugly Kid Joe, and an exclusive debut music video viewing from The Wilted Souls! In this episode we dive into music marketing, looking back on how things have changed from the old school ways, as well as some pro tips when producing vocals. Dave breaks down why "Polyphia" is one of his favorite bands right now and walks us through the gear and mixing for an E...
Dave Fortman [Pt. 1]: How to Produce a Multi-Platinum Selling Record
August 21, 2022 22:40 - 1 hourDave Fortman (Producer / Guitarist ‘Ugly Kid Joe’) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to talk about his incredible career as a producer, producing bands like Evanescence, Slipknot, and more. We cover his early influences while growing up in a musical household, and his decision to move to Los Angeles at only 22 years old. Getting the gig with Ugly Kid Joe, Dave walks us through his journey from the recording booth to behind the mixing board, with all the insanity in-between. All this and more, jo...
Richard Shaw [Pt. 2]: I Am OBSESSED with Songwriting
August 15, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutesRichard Shaw (Ex-Cradle of Filth / Session Guitarist /Author / Educator) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to Dive deeper into his instructional guitar book, going over the inspiration for writing the book, the process of publishing, and his goals with the book itself. We check in with Richards's new projects hearing about his latest tour with a new band, and the hilarious inspiration for some of his newest songs. What does Tremonti and Alice in Chains getting into a bar fight with Th...
Richard Shaw [Pt. 1]: I Never Made a Living Off of Cradle of Filth
August 08, 2022 05:47 - 1 hourRichard Shaw (Ex-Cradle of Filth / Session Guitarist /Author / Educator) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory as we check back in with the original British ambassador going over his latest break from Cradle of Filth, where he's going next, and what keeps him happy and rooted through it all. We get some pro songwriting tips from Richard himself, a look into his instructional guitar book, and some jazz talk to smooth everything out. The full package. As always, tune in with us to get 2020-d and check...
Kishi Bashi: Getting Away from Toxic Masculinity in Music
July 31, 2022 19:43 - 1 hourKishi Bashi (Singer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Songwriter) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to dive into Kishi's first bands, how he decided to get away from toxic masculinity in music, his experience going solo and everything in-between. Join us as we dive into the incredible and crazy world of Kishi Bashi and prepare to get 2020-d. Check out Kishi Bashi: https://www.kishibashi.com/ Instagram: @kishi_bashi FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d...
Jim Wysocki [Pt. 2] - Les Paul vs. Eddie Van Halen
July 24, 2022 22:22 - 1 hourJim Wysocki (Presenter of Les Paul: From Start to Finish) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory for another round of Les Paul. This episode we dive into even more incredible Les Paul stories including stars like Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Bing Crosby, and more. Dive into some of the most fascinating stories in rock history with us and prepare to get 2020-d. Check out Jim Wysocki: Facebook: @JimWysocki @LesPaulFromStartToFinish FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/ Facebook: facebo...
Jim Wysocki [ Pt. 1]: The Deal I Made with Les Paul
July 18, 2022 01:50 - 57 minutesJim Wysocki (Mayor of Mahwah NJ / firefighter / keeper of Les Paul’s Legacy) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory for an episode all about Les Paul. We learn about Jim's interests and background growing up as well as the unlikely friendship that would grow between Jim and Les Paul. We dive into the story of Jim and Les' first couple of meetings resulting in a crashed mailbox, as well as some of the more crazy moments Jim experienced with Les. From start to finish sit we get Les Paul's legacy retold...
Steve Wood [Pt. 2]: Breaking a Band in 2022
July 11, 2022 00:38 - 1 hourSteve Wood (Senior Manager / Shelter Music Group) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory as we continue our yearly check-in with our British Ambassador. In this episode, we dive into how Steve connected with YouTube star Rick Beato, a look into a brand new documentary on Les Paul, and an insider discussion on how to break a band in 2022. Breaking news on Hollywood Vampires, Godsmack, Marty Friedman, It's all here. Tune in with us and get 2020'd. Check out Steve Wood: https://www.sheltermusic.com Lo...
Steve Wood [Pt.1]: Tour Managing Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Marty Friedman and More
July 04, 2022 01:49 - 1 hourSteve Wood (Senior Manager / Shelter Music Group) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory as we check back in with our British Ambassador, diving into the world of managing artists post-covid and how the industry has changed. As always with Steve Wood, we get more of his in-depth stories on some of the world's greatest talents including Johnny Depp, Aerosmith, and the Beatles. All this and more you don't miss out... Tune in with us and get 2020'd Check out Steve Wood: https://www.sheltermusic.com FO...
Keith Wallen [Pt. 2]: How’s It Feel to Open... For Yourself?
June 27, 2022 03:36 - 1 hourKeith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin / Ex-Adelitas Way / Solo Artist) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to dive into more tour stories, songwriting tips, and more Breaking Benjamin. Keith tells us how he came across getting the gig with Breaking Benjamin and what it's like to tour with them across the world. We learn how one preps for a solo tour, the importance of being a good Frontman, and what to do when you're face to face with Steve Stevens and his Grammy. All this and more tune in wi...
Keith Wallen [Pt. 1]: I Wanna Be an Escape from the Negativity
June 20, 2022 01:58 - 1 hourKeith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin / Ex-Adelitas Way / Solo Artist) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory as they dive into Keith's life journey through multiple bands, a solo career, and all the space in-between. We get an in-depth look into Keith's early years looking at his first musical experiences and bands, as well as the good and bad that went with them. We talk about what it's like transitioning from bandmate to solo career and how Keith ended up as the new guitarist for Breaking Benjamin. All ...
Brock Richards: STARSET Tour Update
June 13, 2022 04:44 - 1 hourBrock Richards (Starset / Live My Last) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory as we check in with Starset on tour with seether and Breaking Benjamin. We get a look into Brock's life on tour including bus breakdowns and competition for venues, as well as the funny moments like Dustin's dog Ernie peeing on the Kabuki before a show. All this and more tune in with us to get 2020'd Check out Corey Lowery: Instagram: @brockrichards https://starsetonline.com/ FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d....
Corey Lowery [Pt. 2]: I'm Gonna Make Something Happen, Period
June 06, 2022 03:23 - 1 hourCorey Lowery (Seether / Stereomud / Stuck Mojo) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again diving this time into Corey's experience with seether from his very natural induction into the band to what it's like playing live on the road with them. We take a look at Corey's unique view on songwriting and the value of simplicity, as well as the power of music against depression. All this and more tune in with us and get 2020'd. Check out Corey Lowery: Instagram: @coreyloweryofficial https://www.ri...
Corey Lowery [Pt. 1]: Rock without the Rebellion Is Just Notes
May 29, 2022 21:56 - 1 hourCorey Lowery (Seether / Stereomud / Stuck Mojo) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory as they dive into everything from Corey's early life learning to play and perform with his father to his long journey forming bands and touring the world. We get an in-depth look into some of Corey's experience touring with Pantera and hanging out with Dimebag Darrel and a sneak peek into the recording process of Stereomud. All this and more tune in with us and let's get 2020'd Check out Corey Lowery: Instagram: @...
Paul Lourenco [Pt. 2]: You Don't Need to Snap It to the Grid, You Need to Go Practice
May 22, 2022 20:48 - 1 hourPaul Lourenco (Lost Symphony / Bloodline Theory) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again for another round of Paul's pet peeves including singers changing up setlists, and canned drum beats. This week we jump into Paul's professional opinion on producing music, specifically the differences between playing snapped to a grid and more organic playing as well as the differences between DJs and Artists. All this and more tune in with us and get 2020'd. Check out Paul Lourenco: Instagram: @paul...
Paul Lourenco [Pt. 1]: The Organized Chaos of Lost Symphony
May 16, 2022 01:05 - 1 hourPaul Lourenco (Lost Symphony / Bloodline Theory) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory for a Lost Symphony episode where we check back up on our favorite drummer going over everything from his new original music to working in a wedding band and reimagining some of our favorite songs. We get an insider look into how Paul makes some of the art for 2020'd and a deep dive into the organized chaos of recording with Lost Symphony. All this and more tune in with us to get 2020'd! Check out Paul Lourenco: ...
Joel Hoekstra: The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get
May 09, 2022 02:36 - 55 minutesJoel Hoekstra (Whitesnake / Trans-Siberian Orchestra) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to dive into his time working with Legends like Whitesnake and Cher. Joel recalls his first time headlining an arena with TSO, and performing on America's Got Talent with Rock of Ages. All this and more tune in with us and get 2020'd! Check out Joel Hoekstra: https://www.facebook.com/JoelHoekstra13 https://www.facebook.com/IconicRnR/ https://twitter.com/joelhoekstra13 https://www.instagram.com/joelhoekstra13...
Chris Caffery [Pt. 2]: The Greatest Art in the World Were Things That People Hated
May 02, 2022 00:19 - 1 hourChris Caffery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra / Savatage / Spirits of Fire) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to talk about his time working with Paul O'Neill. Chris takes us back to his early years; from developing his guitar playing style, and trying different instruments, to his songwriting process. All this and more let's dive in and get 2020'd! Check out Chris Caffery: https://www.chriscaffery.com/ Instagram: @chriscafferyofficial https://www.trans-siberian.com https://www.facebook.co...
Chris Caffery [Pt. 2]: I Miss the Chaos
May 02, 2022 00:19 - 1 hourChris Caffery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra / Savatage / Spirits of Fire) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to talk about his time working with Paul O'Neill. Chris takes us back to his early years; from developing his guitar playing style, and trying different instruments, to his songwriting process. All this and more let's dive in and get 2020'd! Check out Chris Caffery: https://www.chriscaffery.com/ Instagram: @chriscafferyofficial https://www.trans-siberian.com https://www.facebook.co...