The Ken Valdez Approach

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.

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! 

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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. 

Britt Lightning is the guitarist for one of the most well known and well respected all female rock n' roll bands in history, Vixen. She is also one of the heads of the infamous Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp. Listen how this young woman from Boston has become a rockstar, business woman, adventurer among other things. Also, hear how one audition with Lady Gaga changed the course of her life and career.

Jeff Scott Soto is one of the truly great singers of our time. His career has spanned nearly 40 years. From being the frontman for guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen to filling the shoes of a legend in Journey to the Trans Siberian Orchestra and that is just the tip of the iceberg. If that's not enough, his solo career is also massive and very impressive. Listen to my conversation with the hardest working guy in rock n' roll!

Brandon Gibbs has led a life that seems like it was based on a movie. Born and raised in a small midwest town with dreams of being a rockstar, he has gone on to front some incredible super groups while also writing, recording and performing his own music. His story is will leave a smile on your face while you raise those rock fists and horns!

From one iconic Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame band to another (Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and Chicago) and then some, Dawayne Bailey has been there, done that, blew more than a few minds along the way with his brilliant guitar work and has more than a few stories to tell.

Bill Allen is an actor and musician who has lived an extraordinary life. Listen to stories about Rad, the movie that garnered a cult following and is now a true piece of pop culture and his character Cru Jones along with other film adventures. Also, we discuss his best friend Brandon Lee and of course, there's the music! Let's walk this sucker!

Django Knight has a tremendous work ethic that is undeniable. With an infectious sound that combines his musical influences to create something new, moving and has a little something for everyone, this young man is destined for greatness!

Hailing from Yorkshire in the UK, Loz Campbell is bringing her brand of rock n' roll to the masses. This young and fiery entertainer is on an upward trajectory and gaining loyal fans along the way!

From Fishbone to Morris Day And The Time to Sexual Chocolate (yes, THAT Sexual Chocolate) to Freak Juice, Tori Ruffin is the real deal!