PODCAST · music
AMP UP THE GOOD
by Scott Lewis
Rockers/musicians that give back in unique ways.
Episodes
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Jimmy Page/ABC TRUST
Send us Fan Mail Who knew that Jimmy Page has been a founding member of ABC TRUST? Check it out.
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Alice Cooper/Solid Rock
Send us Fan Mail Who knew that Alice Cooper has a non-profit called Solid Rock? Well he does and it has had a great impact on our youth. Listen to this episode and find out.
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Pete Townshend Double O Chairty Give Blood
Send us Fan Mail Pete Townshend has been giving back to help cancer survivors and those that need support with alcohol and drug addictions. Not only has Pete change the course of Rock & Roll he has help so many including Clapton !!Thanks Pete, check out all he's done, then turn it up !!!
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Michael Stipe/REM/Doctors w/o borders
Send us Fan Mail Michael Stipe solo artist and vocalist for REM gives back so much. Listen to this episode and find out how and why.
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Dolly Parton Imagination library !!!
Send us Fan Mail Dolly Parton gives back in remarkable ways, I highlight just 2 of the ways she makes the world a better place.
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A great interview with Juan Van Dunk on bass and changing the world!!
Send us Fan Mail Juan Van Dunk is world class bass player, writer, producer, recording engineer, and he has ways of making the world a better place, listen and find out how.
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Jazz Appreciation Month '26 Louis Armstrong to Steely Dan, wait , what?
Send us Fan Mail Ready for some cool jazz from Louis Armstrong to Steely Dan and Mark G. Meadows. Keep Jazz alive by donating to Jazz Foundation of America. Next WEEK I'll post a new episode because April is also International Guitar Month !!!!
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Taj Mahal & Buddy Guy
Send us Fan Mail Got to acknowledge how Taj and Buddy keep music alive, I thank them both so much, and so should you.
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Bob Weir/Grateful Dead
Send us Fan Mail Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead has given back sooooo much to make the world a better place, fund out how and why plus a couple of Dead tunes. Thanks Bob, we will miss you.
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U2/Bono and me Justin-Herman Plaza '87
Send us Fan Mail U2 and Bono have been giving back for decades, we thank you. Plus were you at San Francisco's Justin-Herman Plaza????
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David Gilmour/Pink Floyd/Client Earth
Send us Fan Mail David Gilmour and his guitar collection may have saved us all !!!
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Keith Richards and Me '93
Send us Fan Mail Keith Richards and his wife having been giving back for decades and it's about time we found out about it, plus I met with Keith, we talked and hugged.
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Interview with the BUZZ ME IN authors, Goggin & Porter
Send us Fan Mail David Goggin and Martin Porter are the authors of this incredibly insightful book about the peak of the recording industry during the late 60s and 70s. As I've said before, you think you know something about the 3 Record Plant recording studios, read this book after you meet and...
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Zachary Coleman/Megadeth
Send us Fan Mail What a great conversation I had with Zachary Coleman who has engineered and produced some of Megadeth's biggest hits and that's not all. Listen and find out what it's like to be in the studio working with that type of music. Thanks Zach.
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OZZY/R.I.P. Prince of Darkness
Send us Fan Mail Goodbye OZZY you are one of a kind. What you have done to help others does need to be AMPED UP !!! Enjoy your new journeys.
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Gregory Ferraiolo/SKILL TREE RECORDS
Send us Fan Mail What a great conversation I had with Gregory regarding his interaction with recording artist including the legendary Nile Rodgers plus many more. Plus thanks to Greg for all the support he offers through his Skill Tree Records and his Musician Indie Coalition .
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Neal Shelton Entertainment NSE
Send us Fan Mail How much is a guitar that is signed and dated by Eddie Van Halen worth? What would you do if Joe Bonamassa walked into your Guitar Store? Neal Shelton knows and so much more, check it out !!!
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Mad Mad Marcae
Send us Fan Mail Great conversation and music with Marcae Taurus (MAD MAD Marcae)
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Rob Garland Real World Guitar
Send us Fan Mail Rob Garland, recording artist, performer, author, educator and more . Listen to hear how amazing he is.
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Sammy Hagar/Hagar Family Foundation
Send us Fan Mail The RED ROCKER, Sammy Hagar and his family give back in mind blowing ways. Find out how in this AMP UP THE GOOD episode. Let's go for a jog Sammy !!!
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Chuck Leavell/THE TREE MAN
Send us Fan Mail You've heard Chuck's keyboard work on everything from the Allman Bros. to Clapton and everything in between.Did you know he's also the the TREE FARMER OF THE YEAR, check it out and then go plant a tree!!!
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R.I.P. Phil Lesh
Send us Fan Mail The passing of the Greatful Dead's bass player and founding member Phil Lesh has inspired this episode highlighting not just his epic career but what he and his wife Jill have done to give back to our communities is equally epic. Thanks for everything Phil. R.I.P.
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ZZ Top/Delta Blues Museum
Send us Fan Mail Did you know about a ZZ Top guitar which was made from timber of Muddy Waters' cabin? AMP UP THE GOOD and find out.
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Don Henley/Walden.org
Send us Fan Mail You know that guy from the EAGLES, well Don Henley does a lot more than drum and sing. If you've ever taken a walk in nature you'll understand. You can also correspond via Fan Mail. Thanks for listening
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Bon Jovi MFer and Dave Grohl
Send us Fan Mail How I found out Jon Bon Jovi had secretly gotten married the night before, How many sandwiches Dave?
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Eric Clapton Crossroads
Send us Fan Mail Eric Clapton founded a non-profit, Crossroads Centre Antigua.org It has helped many people and it is supported by the annual Crossroads Guitar Festival. Speaking of giving back, download the Service karma App https://tinyl.io/9b17 log how you do it.
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Jackson Browne/Guacamole fund
Send us Fan Mail Jackson Browne is one of 2 rockers that inspired me to create this podcast. Listen to this episode and find out how and why, plus 3 mind blowing tunes.
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FARM AID/FOOD BANKS BRUCE & WILLIE
Send us Fan Mail What have Willie Nelson and Bruce Springsteen done? Through Bruce's donations to food banks and Willie's FARM AID they've helped farmers, food banks and communities for decades, why? Because they wanted to help out, maybe we should too?
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Max Muscato/ROCKAUTISM.org
Send us Fan Mail You never know who you might meet when you go out for a beer , listen to how Max Muscato and I met on 10/20/2023, hear the story behind the founding of ROCK AUTISM and some of Max's incredible music.
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BB King and me '91
Send us Fan Mail Because who doesn't want wardrobe advice from BB King? That's what I got from him in '91, plus so much more. Besides being the KING of the BLUES BB King gave and contributed to small communities and global causes for the majority of his incredible life. Thank you BB King.
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Joe Walsh/VetsAid
Send us Fan Mail Joe Walsh and the concert coming up in November VETS AID. If you can't attend you can donate and help out the vets.
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Sweet Relief/Aric Steinberg
Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this very fun and informative conversation I had with Aric Steinberg Exec. VP of Development & Artist Relations of Sweet Relief.org If you've ever thought about supporting members of the music community during difficult times Aric breaks down the many ways offered up by...
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Little Feat/ Paul Barrere/ Sweet Relief
Send us Fan Mail Paul Barrere of Little Feat, 1948-2019, Paul was a great guitarist and songwriter. He is underrated and of course he contributed to help others. Sweet Relief.org is a way for all of us to help out.
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The Immediate Family/Denny Tedesco Interview
Send us Fan Mail Join me and Denny Tedesco, the director and producer of his new documentary The Immediate Family. If you ever read liner notes or even listened to Carol King, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Don Henley just to mention a few you know the The Immediate Family because they are the...
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Teen Cancer America/Roger Daltrey/WHO
Send us Fan Mail The man that gave us the greatest shout/scream in a rock history, Roger Daltrey. Not only has Roger rocked us for decades he has also been helping teens battling cancer and so much more. Thanks Roger!!!
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Women's History Month Rocks
Send us Fan Mail Women rock it and give back but what is really mind blowing is the oppression, racism, and so much more that they overcame. It is because of the that they all forged paths that so many have followed. For that along with their soul shaking music I am forever grateful.
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JEFF BECK Folly wildlife rescue
Send us Fan Mail The passing of Jeff Beck is heartbreaking but with his music are his humanitarian crusades and that combination is is uplifting and inspiring, thank you Jeff and his wife for all they have given.
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ROCK FOR SHELTER
Send us Fan Mail How can we help the homeless crisis, Shelter Inc.org has a cool approach, with MUSIC!! Learn about a program that is tackling the problem and how you can join in.
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Greg Lake Interview/Father Christmas/and a rockin' Holiday
Send us Fan Mail Once again I was blessed to have an amazing musician by the name of Greg Lake stop in for a chat in'91. Even though it was June we talked about his song "I believe in Father Christmas " not only did Greg talk about the formation of the tune he DEMOS it for us!! I added some other...
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Native American Heritage Month
Send us Fan Mail Let me turn you on to just a few Native American Musicians and their soul stirring music. Plus I've included some organizations that you might want to support. WATCH RESERVATION DOGS !!!
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Jazz Foundation of America/Hank O'Neal/Trevor Pitchford
Send us Fan Mail One Good Turn: first time AMP UP THE GOOD has gone jazz and it's so incredible . You’re gonna want to join in and support the Jazz Foundation of America once you hear the history and stories from Hank O'Neal and Trevor Pitchford. This episode will stir your soul and blown your...
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Wear Your Music,Hannah Garrison/Bonnie Raitt
Send us Fan Mail Hannah Garrison started Wear Your Music over 20 years ago and her amazing organization that connects, recycles and gives. Connecting musicians and their causes, recycling used guitar and bass strings and portions of the proceeds go to support the causes and organizations…
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Santana/Milagro Foundation
Send us Fan Mail Carlos Santana launched the Milagro Foundation over 22 years ago and so many us have been operating unaware of the life changing impact this foundation has been undertaking. Let's change that starting today, and turn up Europa !!! Thanks again Shelley Brown and Ruthie Mountafian....
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Jerry Garcia Bash/Reef Relief
Send us Fan Mail Reef Relief.org hosting a Jerry Garcia Bash. Celebrate Jerry's birthday and help protect our coral reefs.
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Scott Gorham/Thin Lizzy/21 Guns/Teenage Cancer Trust.org
Send us Fan Mail Scott Gorham has spread the good around for decades, including that thing called rock and roll !!
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Keeping the Blues Alive & 32 Bar Blues - Joe Bonamassa
Send us Fan Mail Want to help keep the blues alive? Here's how, thanks Joe!!! https://keepingthebluesalive.org/ https://www.32barblues.com/
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Joe Satriani - littlekidsrock.org
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode it's Joe Satriani from the archives and his contribution to littlekidsrock.org and The Elephants from Mars. #JoeSatriani #littlekidsrock.org #TheElephantsfromMars
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Wear your Music-Gregg Allman '89
Send us Fan Mail Gregg Allman plays Sweet Melissa and we support WEAR YOUR MUSIC
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'All Within My Hands' - Metallica
Send us Fan Mail In it's premier episode, Amp Up The Good brings you the connection with Metallica to help make the community a better place. Featuring an 1991 Interview with Lars Ulrich and a chance to win a VIP package to Bottlerock!
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Rockers/musicians that give back in unique ways.
HOSTED BY
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