 - Interview: Scott Henderson (2003)
Interviewed by Martin Schmidt
"The main thing over here is, we have big media problems. People that do weirder kind of music, jazz, fusion or blues, there is not a big radio market for it, like there is in other countries. As a result of that, people donīt get to hear the music and they donīt show up at the gigs."
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 - Interview: Rusty Cooley (2003)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"I sent Lion Music a CD and they emailed me saying they were interested in signing me. I'm really happy to be with Lion. Some of the guitarists I grew up listening to are on that label, and that's cool for me because it kind of lets me know that I'm finally on their level."
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 - Interview: Stephen Housden (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"I had always wanted to do a solo album, but it was all talk. One day I mentioned it again to my wife and she said don't talk about it, do it. So I did. As soon as the real decision was made things started to fall into place, as they often do."
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 - Interview: David Martone (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"I think that the best promo is playing live, and to be seen as much as possible. I do many clinics for Digitech, Parker and now Vox amplifiers. This is a great way for people to hear your music and to sell discs at the performances."
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 - Interview: Thomas Larsson (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"The Internet itself is a huge jungle. I believe it gives a chance for those who don't make it via a traditional label or distributor, if they know how to reach the audience."
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 - Interview: Andy Martin (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"Let's face it, it is hard to get a label to pick you up and understand your visions. On the other hand, doing an independent release, you have control and you learn a lot. Sure, it is hard work, but I love to work hard for a dream!"
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 - Interview: Tim Jenkins (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"I recently purchased an 18 track digital recorder made by Roland. I love having it and I'm amazed at the quality recordings with relatively little effort. I plan to do the third Delirious Tremor CD with it, as well as most future projects."
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 - Interview: Plankton (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"The gear we use is a major part of the Plankton sound. Weīre resting on a solid foundation of the classic sounds from the 60īs and 70īs, made famous by Hendrix, Cream and Led Zeppelin among others. Itīs basically Strats into various vintage Marshall amps and cabinets."
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 - Interview: Matt Williams (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"Liquid Note Records (or LNR) was set up to principally cater for virtuoso instrumental guitar music - though that's not to rule out the possibility that we'll also release vocal albums in the future. LNR's aim is to release albums every bit as good - or, dare I say it, better - than those released by the mighty Shrapnel."
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 - Interview: Steve Fister (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"The beauty of being an independent artist is that I don't die if I don't score a big record deal! I'll still have a career. These days with stevefister.com, Guitar 9, and some independent distribution, I can grow and have more control over my musical fate. A new CD means a bright new day, with more to follow!"
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 - Interview: Michael Fath (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"I've been playing guitar for 35 years, and still find it very challenging, and exciting. I work at it every single day, and realize that the real fun and spirit of this entire process of being a professional player is the 'journey', not the 'end-game'. Sometimes I feel as if I am just getting started. The most important aspect of learning different styles of music, is one's genuine love for that particular style."
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 - Interview: Randy Jacobs (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"I think gear is important because you want to sound your best. I took it to such an extreme, but that's the cool thing about the studio - you can always learn and prepare for the time you get to record the next CD."
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 - Interview: Toshi Iseda (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"Doing clinics has allowed me go to places and promote myself where I wouldn't have been able to have even dreamed of going to. I've done clinics/workshops/performances in Germany, Spain, Japan, Greece, Sweden, UK, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, France, Canada, Belgium and of course the U.S. Being one of the top clinicians in the U.S. has gotten me to places I only read about in school."
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 - Interview: Paul Nelson (2002)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"I guess like a fingerprint, no one musician can be exactly alike, so that helps a bit. If I were to make any distinction, it would be that I really respect the tune itself and have always sacrificed technical acrobatics and note bombardment for the sake of melody, depth and feel - which I'll will admit is a constant battle."
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 - Interview: Harvey "The Snake" Mandel (2001)
Interviewed by Dan McAvinchey
"I was on mp3.com for a while, but my opinion of the web is that piracy seems to be the end result of all the freebies, so we are staying with pressings even though they get copied and sent out for free. I'm a professional recording artist, so I'm committed to charging for my work."
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Vol. 17, No. 2: Feb.-Mar. 2012
