EP: 58 Guitarist Eric Borash (EBO) Eric Borash (EBO) has played guitar with The Warren Brothers, Jace Everett, Radney Foster, Hank Williams III, John Fogerty, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Sunny Sweeney, Thomas Rhett and others. He also makes custom hand-wired guitar amps (ebocustoms.com) used by everyone from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Rick Nielsen and Tom Peterson of Cheap Trick, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Vince Gill, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Tom Bukovac, and Willie Nelson to name a few. MJ and EBO sit down and chat about his illustrious career, finding happiness and gratitude in life, and much, much more. EBO Customs Guitar Amps
EP 57 - MJ sits down with his friend, 11-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Nick Nanton to talk about working with Larry King, going on a raid to shut down a sex-trafficking ring in Haiti with special forces operatives for his film "Operation Toussaint", recipes for success and self-improvement, and many other pearls of wisdom.
EP 56 - Composer/Keyboardist Joshua Carter (Ben Folds, Jo Dee Messina) MJ and Joshua sit down and talk about composer John Williams, creating music for film, holding down odd jobs, Joshua's short film "The Monster" and so much more. Joshua Carter on Soundcloud Joshua Carter's Short Film "The Monster"
Gaurav's grandfather with Ravi Shankar EP 55 - Gaurav Bali MJ chats with guitarist Gaurav Bali about moving to Nashville, scary gig experiences, movies, procedural crime dramas, family, guitar gear, and all things in-between.
EP 54 - Lee Turner (Darius Rucker) MJ sits down with Lee Turner of Darius Rucker's band and they discuss everything from Lee's early career as a sideman, to landing his longstanding gig with Darius, sobriety, how Lee met his wife, and everything in-between. Lee Turner on Instagram 2Twenty2 Studios Tiffany Turner Music Lyman Guitars Hailish Valvetrain Amplifiers Lyman Guitars "TYMA" Acoustic
EP 53 - Everyone Has A Story - Aurora MJ plays his entire full-length record Aurora and tells the stories behind the songs and the making of the album.
EP 52 - Brian Craddock of Daughtry MJ and Brian sit down in Brian's home studio in Nashville, TN and discuss his beginnings in Charlottesville, VA, how he ultimately landed the gig with Daughtry for the last 13 years, their mutual love of all things Tom Petty and one of the best Don Henley stories ever told. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road". Painting of Tom Petty by Will Thomas Reed briancraddockart.com NashvilleTco.com Brian Craddock on Instagram Daughtry Official Website
EP 51 - Singer/Songwriter Katie Cole (The Smashing Pumpkins) MJ sits down with Singer/Songwriter Katie Cole to talk about her beginnings in Australia, her songwriting process, and her touring experience & work with Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road". Katie Cole Official Website Katie Cole on Instagram "Stories From The Road" Eric Johnson Postcard from 1990
EP 50 - The Road So Far The definitive "Greatest Hits" package of TURN IT ON. This episode is a retrospective of everything that has happened since the show started in 2015 with appearances by every guest that has ever been on the podcast. A perfect starting point for new listeners and the ultimate refresher for die-hard fans of the program.
Ep 49 - The Ivins MJ sits down and chats with Jim and Jack Ivins and Hatton Taylor of Nashville-based rock outfit The Ivins. Also another installment of "Stories From The Road". http://theivins.com Exploding Boy on Yamaha's Soundcheck
Ep 48 - Jodi Aman (Author, Psychotherapist, Intuitive Counselor, Anxiety Tamer) MJ chats with his lifelong friend Jodi Aman about the pitfalls of Anxiety and Depression and how to deal with them as well as topics from her book "You 1, Anxiety 0". Also, another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD" jodiaman.com
Ep 47 - Singer/Songwriter Bill Crosby MJ and Bill chat about their 25 year + friendship, Bill auditioning to play at The Bluebird in Nashville, how he got started writing and performing Children's music and the pitfalls and benefits of living in Nashville. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road". Stories From The Road "The Chet"
Ep 46 - Samantha Frances of Frances & The Foundation MJ and Samantha chat about her upbringing, her beginnings in music, Frances & The Foundation, her new project Srry Abt Ur Butt, and what it means to be a true artist. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road". "Stories From The Road" Gibson Chet Atkins Certificate Of Authenticity
Ep 45 - Katie Rox & Brandi Sidoryk of Nice Horse MJ talks with Brandi and Katie about everything from their beginnings at a songwriting retreat in Hawaii to working with legendary producer Bob Rock, hanging in the studio with Bryan Adams, dealing with “Imposter Syndrome”, touring with Tom Cochrane and everything else in-between. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD. MJ with Kevin Nealon
Ep 44 - Drummer/Producer Luke DeJaynes (Jameson Rodgers) MJ and Luke chat about Luke's beginnings, his experiences on the "Beer Never Broke My Heart" Tour with Jameson Rodgers, LANCO, and Luke Combs so far, fish tacos, finding balance in life and another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD". "Chuck Wicks Alligator Story" Photos
Ep 43 - Bassist Matt Gandenberger (Aaron Goodvin, The Van-Dells) MJ and Matt sit down in a hotel room on the road in Canada and chat about the road, Matt's new role as a father, and all things music. Also, another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD".
EP 42 - Bassist Billy Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs) MJ sits down with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan and discusses Billy's beginnings in Buffalo, NY through his time playing with David Lee Roth of Van Halen, how he formed Mr. Big, staying fresh with practice techniques, what he does to prepare himself for shows and SO MUCH MORE. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD. Website: billysheehan.com Twitter: @billyonbass Instagram: @billysheehanonbass
EP 41 - Guitarist Chris Nix (Jonathan Davis, The Power Triplets) MJ and Chris talk shop about guitars, effects, amps, and all aspects of being a true guitar-nerd. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".
EP 40 - Guitarist Adam Flöhmeyer (Jameson Rodgers, Eastland) MJ and Adam discuss their time touring and playing together, Jameson Rodgers, Veganism, the band Eastland and Texas... "The Best Goddamn Country In The World". Includes another installment of "Stories From The Road", and the song "Our Town" by Adam's band Eastland.
Ep 38 - Drummer Kasey Todd MJ and Kasey talk about playing shows on the road, playing corporate parties, dealing with unruly audience members, and Kasey's time recording at the World Famous Abbey Road Studios in London, among other things. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD.