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Episode 21 - Joe Bonamassa
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Just finished listining to episode 21 with Joe Bonamassa.
Where's Eddie?...
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Dweezil interview with Mdou Moctar in 2018
This is a fantastic and just plain fun interview Dweezil did in 2018 with the brilliant Mdou Moctar of Niger who plays in Touareg styles and his own unique style. https://youtu.be/Ugk8Qeb9BE0...
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For the VH fans/Runnin' With the Dweezil crowd...Rudy Leiren's ONLY interview, done with Steven Rosen in early 1985!
Hi everyone! I thought I'd share this unique interview with the hardcore Van Halen fans, which certainly includes Dweezil! Journalist Steven Rosen gave me permission to transcribe and share this early 1985 conversation he had...
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She taught Frank Italian
I’m on holiday in Sardinia for a week and have randomly just got talking to this couple and because she was from America told her I was a Zappa fan. It just so happens that she is the daughter of Sylvia Cossich, as the story...
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Muffin Man with Steve at the Vai Academy 6.0
Super stoked to play Muffin Man with Steve Vai at guitar camp this year! Was really cool to play Frank’s music with one of his prodigies. Steve fondly spoke of Frank, telling stories during his master classes. Recall too...
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RWTD UDPATE 7-13-22
Hello RWTD Friends,
There's been a lack of communication on my part for a while and I really apologize for that. I know that the RWTD episodes that are behind schedule are the only things you want to know about. I also...
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How does Frank Zappa get that creamy overdriven electric guitar sound on his Freak Out! album?
How does Frank Zappa get that creamy overdriven electric guitar sound on his Freak Out! album?
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Mixing in ATMOS
Hi Dweezil, I'm curious how you're going to use your new ATMOS studio. I assume you will record your own music, but will you take on outside mixing in ATMOS? Love to hear your plans....
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Audio Documentary Questions part 2
Hello Everyone,
I've just posted Audio Documentary EP - 8 "Live In The Moment (Part One)" and next week I'll post part 2. In the mean time, feel free to submit some questions for upcoming episodes about:
FOH
Dweezil Zappa...
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Audio Documentary Questions
Hello Everyone,
Since we are back in production on the Audio Doc series I thought I would offer up the opportunity to have your own questions answered in some upcoming episodes.
Please submit your questions for the Audio...
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Dweezil Plays Favorites
Everyone has heroes that inspire them. When I started playing guitar I had many! Obviously my dad was a huge inspiration but there were 3 other players that had a huge impact on my playing. They made me want to learn their...
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Our Podcast about concept albums tackled Freak Out!
In our Podcast “Sonic Ventures”, featuring a series of discussions about concept albums, we dedicated an episode to Freak Out! If you get a chance to listen please feel free to share your thoughts. We give a shout out to...
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check this out --Dweezil licks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2209xBFfgVY&t=251s
Dweezil licks...
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van halen podcasts question
how long, time-wise, are the van halen podcasts? says the early yrs have 12 podcasts, the sammy yrs have 10 podcasts. are they 10 minutes each? 60 minutes each? if someone could list the length of each podcast, that sure...
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Chat room/Forum
Is there any chance we can have a chat room and/or forum here.? I'd love a thread with a Q&A with Dweezil and much much more.
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Willard Scott died a while back...
I only note this here because when Frank died, Willard Scott was the only person on mainstream media, on the Today Show, no less, right after he did the Smucker shout out out to the 100+ club. As I recall, just before he...
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LOTS OF NEW STUFF COMING SOON!
Hello Everyone,
For the past 7 years I've been putting together a work space to make music, mix music and experiment with music. It's finally taken shape and has been plugged in!
I'm exploring the world of ATMOS...
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Live In The Moment
Is there any chance for a Vol. 3 release in some form ?These albums are SO good to lsiten to...I am listening more to Dweezil than Frank nowadays.
Greetings from Belgium...
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Dweezil Talks About Runnin' With The Dweezil - VIDEO
Hello Everyone,
I know it's been a while since a new episode of RWTD has been released. The VH F.U.C.K. album is discussed in detail in the next episode with my guest Joe Satriani. I'm still in post production on the...
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Zappa and Politics In Music and Entertainment
I loved how everything and everyone was a potential target of criticism and humor in the music and commentary of the genius FZ.
His ideas never appeared rooted in any one-sided position.
His art was the best kind. It worked...
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Happy Birthday, Dweezil
I hope your day is packed with happiness and joy.
Photo at a pizza joint near The Vic Theatre in Chicago (terrible venue, I hope you never play there again)...
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For Dweezil!
Just a quick shout out to Dweezil. I'm posting on Saturday ( the 4th ) but. . .we hope you have a wonderful birthday! Thanks for all that you do! Be well and enjoy your day! ...
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Dweezil Kn'Evil - Premeires shortly
Hello Everyone,
First I want to thank everyone for supporting this album. It's a complete live concert and contains some rough edges but I view that as a badge of honor. This music is hard and walking that tight rope every...
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Sending a Runnin w The Dweezil bundle to someone as a gift?
Hello, great RWTD podcast episodes so far! Loving them. Quick question. My guitar teacher out here in the Detroit area also credits Ed VH as a major influence and is a fan of Dweezil and his dad as well. Would like to buy...
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Runnin With The Dweezil 5150 package
ello, I just purchased the Runnin With The Dweezil podcast 5150 package but I have no idea how or where to redeem the 1-year subscription to Premier Magazine or where to download the Helix presets.
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