AMP UP THE GOOD

Send us Fan MailJuan 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.

Send us Fan MailReady 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 !!!!

Send us Fan MailGot to acknowledge how Taj and Buddy keep music alive, I thank them both so much, and so should you. 

Send us Fan MailBob 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. 

Send us Fan MailU2 and Bono have been giving back for decades, we thank you. Plus were you at San Francisco's Justin-Herman Plaza???? 

Send us Fan MailDavid Gilmour and his guitar collection may have saved us all !!!

Send us Fan MailKeith 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. 

Send us Fan MailDavid 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 hear from the authors. Funny and informative. 

Send us Fan MailWhat 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. 

Send us Fan MailGoodbye OZZY you are one of a kind. What you have done to help others does need to be AMPED UP !!! Enjoy your new journeys. 

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 . 

Send us Fan MailHow 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 !!!

Send us Fan MailGreat conversation and music with Marcae Taurus (MAD MAD Marcae) 

Send us Fan MailRob Garland, recording artist, performer, author, educator and more . Listen to hear how amazing he is. 

Send us Fan MailThe 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 !!!

Send us Fan MailYou'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!!!

Send us Fan MailThe 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.

Send us Fan MailDid you know about a ZZ Top guitar which was made from timber of Muddy Waters' cabin? AMP UP THE GOOD and find out.  

Send us Fan MailYou 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 

Send us Fan MailHow I found out Jon Bon Jovi had secretly gotten married the night before, How many sandwiches Dave? 

Send us Fan MailEric 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. 

Send us Fan MailJackson 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. 

Send us Fan MailWhat 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? 

Send us Fan MailYou 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.

Send us Fan MailBecause 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.

Send us Fan MailJoe Walsh and the concert coming up in November VETS AID. If you can't attend you can donate and help out the vets. 

Send us Fan MailEnjoy 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 Sweet Relief.org  I found it inspiring. Thanks Aric and Sweet Relief.org  for all you do. 

Send us Fan MailPaul 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. 

Send us Fan MailJoin 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 famous musicians that give you all that music with those artists. 

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!!!

Send us Fan MailWomen 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.  

Send us Fan MailThe 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. 

Send us Fan MailHow 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.  

Send us Fan MailOnce 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 festive jams, enjoy.  

Send us Fan MailLet 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 !!! 

Send us Fan MailOne 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 mind, get ready. 

Send us Fan MailHannah 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 identified by the artist. How cool is that? Check it out , Wear Your music .com and listen to Hannah tell the story and how you can contribute. Be sure to turn up some Bonnie Raitt !!!#wear your music#Bonnie Raitt#Sweet Relief Musicians Fund#Fender #slide Guitar

Send us Fan MailCarlos 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. #WorldCentralKitchen#ProjectAvory#SmallbutMighty#Littlekidsrock#GuitarsoverGuns

Send us Fan MailReef Relief.org hosting a Jerry Garcia Bash. Celebrate Jerry's birthday and help protect our coral reefs. 

Send us Fan MailScott Gorham has spread the good around for decades, including that thing called rock and roll !!

Send us Fan MailWant to help keep the blues alive? Here's how, thanks Joe!!!https://keepingthebluesalive.org/https://www.32barblues.com/

Send us Fan MailOn 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

Send us Fan MailGregg Allman plays Sweet Melissa and we support WEAR YOUR MUSIC 

Send us Fan MailIn 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!