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The Ken Valdez Approach has a little bit of this, a little bit of that and a whole lotta music from artists spanning multiple genres, well known to obscure, you’re bound to love. We will learn about these fascinating people behind the music and their journeys as they navigate their way through this interesting time in the music business. We also feature live, intimate performances you won’t find anywhere else! Come hang with us!
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Saturday Feb 18, 2023
EP 40 - Steve Augeri
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Steve Augeri has blown minds with his music and voice. From the incredible rock n' roll band Tall Stories to bringing something new and different to Tyketto and taking on the impossible task of filling the iconic shoes of Steve Perry in the legendary band Journey, Steve has been there and done that. Now he's embarking on his first solo venture with his new release "Seven Ways Til Sunday." Listen as we get to know the man who just keeps bringing the goods!
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
EP 39 - Todd La Torre of Queensryche
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
When Todd La Torre joined Queensryche over a decade ago, not only did he have the task of replacing a legendary and distinct voice in heavy metal but he also had to get out of his comfort zone of being behind the drums or even behind the scenes and step out front to lead the sonic assault these veterans have delivered for forty years. Get to know the outspoken musician and get a glimpse into his mind and into the inner workings of Queensryche!
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
EP 38 - Trev Lukather
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Trev Lukather might be the son of a legendary guitar god but he is blazing his own trail and making a sound all his own. Check out this fun conversation. While he is certainly his own man, its good to know the proverbial apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
EP 37- Stevie Salas
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Stevie Salas is a legendary guitarist who is also a best selling author, filmmaker and philanthropist. His body of work reads like a who's who with prominent names like Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Billy Gibbons and Justin Timberlake just to name a few. His movie "Rumble - The Indians Who Rocked The World" is also one of the greatest documentaries of all time!
Friday Nov 04, 2022
EP 36 - Michael Sweet of Stryper
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Michael Sweet is the outspoken lead singer/guitarist for Stryper. Listen to a candid talk with the frontman of the band who is quite possibly the most polarizing in the heavy metal/rock landscape.
Monday Aug 01, 2022
EP 35 - Jesse Damon of Silent Rage and Damon’s Rage
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Jesse Damon is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist whose career has spanned well over 30 years. From Silent Rage, a band who caught the attention of Gene Simmons and is one of the most criminally underrated bands ever to his latest project called Damon's Rage, listen to his stories about the Sunset Strip scene in the 80s and how he came to become an extremely gifted writer/musician!
Monday Jul 25, 2022
EP 34 - St. Paul Peterson
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
St. Paul Peterson is a world class, world renown musician as well as producer, educator, podcast host and that's just the tip of the iceberg. He is the youngest in a family of world renown musicians who have played with a who's who of artists. From Purple Rain to Peter Frampton and so much more, listen as we dive into the mind of one of the truly great musicians.
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
EP 33 - Chris Duarte
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Chris Duarte is a bonafide guitar hero. Heralded by many to be one of the truly great guitarists of our time, hear how he got his start, adventures of being one of the biggest road dogs in the biz and how he came to discover his love and appreciation of the blues while navigating the world of prog rock. His focus and dedication to his craft are reason alone to check out this conversation!
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
EP 32 - Moriah Formica of Plush
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Moriah Formica has one of those voices that begs for double and even triple takes. Her band, an all female hard rock machine called Plush, are winning over die hard rock fans and ushering in an all new generation of rockers. From her time on The Voice to touring with the likes of Slash and Alice In Chains, this young siren's star is rising!
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
EP 31 - Tommy Baldwin
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Tommy Baldwin is one of the most versatile musicians around today. His prowess defies his young age. Listen as Tommy recalls being a full time gigging musician by the time he was 12 years old to the chance encounter with legendary King's X bass player/frontman Dug Pinnick that changed his life forever. His story is one of persistence and triumph over adversity.