In this episode, Bernie sits down with author and music journalist Jude Warne to talk about her new book Lowdown: The Music of Boz Scaggs. Jude shares how her New York upbringing and musical family shaped her love of writing, and how she approaches music as a “celebrator” rather than just a fan. She dives into Boz Scaggs’ career, from his early days with the Steve Miller Band to the success of Silk Degrees and beyond, and reflects on her research and interviews with collaborators like Steve Lukather and David Paich. judewarne.comhttps://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/lowdown-products-9780915864768.php******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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236 - John Marlin
This week Bernie catches up with producer, songwriter and southpaw guitarist John Marlin. John tells us about growing up in Ennis, TX, cutting his teeth as a sideman, and eventually landing gigs with Bart Crow, Granger Smith, and now Pat Green. He reflects on the balance between chasing creative opportunities in Nashville and being a present dad, and how his current gig with Pat Green offers the best of both worlds.http://johnmarlin.comhttps://www.instagram.com/johnmarlin******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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235 - Tommy Roberts
In this episode, Bernie sits down with his longtime friend Tommy Roberts, co-owner of Tone Shop Guitars. Tommy reflects on his early days working in big-box shops, the leap into starting Tone Shop, and the importance of fostering a welcoming, musician-centered environment. They explore the shop’s reputation with vendors, rare gear stories, and the rise of their Martin Custom Shop program. It’s a conversation about community, passion, and creating a space where people feel at home.toneshopguitars.cominstagram.com/toneshopguitarsfacebook.com/share/17CfY7knPv******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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234 - Brett Pirozzi
This week Bernie reconnects with longtime friend Brett Pirozzi to relive wild memories from their 30 years of friendship. Brett talks about his early days in Bile, being featured in Strangeland, and unforgettable tour moments with bands like Skid Row, Kiss, Tesla, and Gwar. He also opens up about his new band Messiah Nine, his radio show Vintage Metal Meltdown, and reflections on how the music industry has changed.instagram.com/brett_pirozziinstagram.com/messiahninefacebook.com/share/19EXeWyzW3/******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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233 - Todd Kerns
In this episode, Bernie chats with Todd “Dammit” Kerns, bassist for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. Todd shares stories from his early days, his deep love of music, and how playing multiple instruments shaped his career. He opens up about band dynamics, tone chasing, and what it’s like to work alongside legends like Slash and Myles. They also dive into his Canadian rock band Toque, how it started as a passion project and grew into something bigger, plus his love of rescuing cats and why staying busy keeps him grounded.toddkerns.cominstagram.com/toquerocksinstagram.com/ageofelectric******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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