Guitar Gods Power Hour
by KX FM
“GUITAR GODS POWER HOUR” with Tommy Benson is a rockin’ show on Laguna’s only FM! Taking you on a journey with the Guitar Gods from the past, like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton to the Guitar Gods of today! If you like to hear great guitar licks from the true Guitar Gods, then you will LOVE this show! Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jimmy Herring, Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi just to name a few! Plus we are always on the lookout for new talent! Exciting new players like Ed Garcia, Plini, Polyphia are featured each week on our show! Shred Guru Mark Huettman takes us to Shred Planet for a visit each week as well! Tune in, Rock out! It is a Guitar Players Paradise!
Episodes
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Jeff Leigh on KX!
Today's show features an interview with guitar builder and player Jeff Leigh. Check it out!
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"7 Days" a new work by Mauricio Morales, Jazz Bassist-Composer
A challenge to himself was the impetus behind the creation of 7 Days. The fourth album by Bassist/Composer Mauricio Morales. Then, after 7 days, it was completed, giving a true raw and visceral, in the moment album, created in just 7 days. In this episode, Tommy Benson talks to Mauricio about his...
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Tommy Benson's "Art of the Guitar" Ep.1
Tommy Benson's new radio show on KX FM Laguna Beach 104.7. This episode starts with the wet reverb sounds of Hermosa Guiterez and Khrungbin before navigating to the artists that highlighted the Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival in Arvada Colorado, hosted by Peter Henriksen and Henriksen...
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High-Frequency, Slow Fashion MLance in Studio!
Artist, Dancer, Designer and creator of the MLance atelier boutique right here in Laguna Beach talks about her high-frequency, slow fashion. Learn how you too can join her and immerse yourself in this amazing artists process on her regular foraging hikes in Laguna and learn how she infuses her...
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New Song from Trey Alexander!
Listen to Laguna's own Trey Alexander Ovens and his new single, "Spend my Life" on KXFM! Trey talks to Tommy about his musical journey!
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Rebel Robbie calls from the Canyon Club!
Rebel Robbie calls from backstage at the Canyon Club before he opens up for Mike Peters of the Alarm!
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Interview with Jazz Pianist Dan Siegel
Jazz Quest host Tommy Benson talks to Pianist/Composer and Record Producer Dan Siegel about his upcoming performance at MiraCosta College Concert Hall as well as his four decade long musical journey! With 22 solo releases and countless Film/TV credits Dan talks about the power of music and his...
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Stay Healthy! Interview with Dr.Denicola from Caduceus!
This is a confusing Cold, Covid and Flu Season that could sneak up on us faster than expected! Dr.Denicola from Laguna's own Caduceus Medical Group shares some thoughts on how to navigate through this season and the services that Caduceus offers! There are even new services such as Fall…
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Sam First! Interview with Bassist Dave Robaire
Los Angeles has an irresistable, transformative Jazz Club steps away from LAX that delivers an uncomprable listening experiece in an acoustically treated room with world class jazz musicians, craft cocktails, tasty bites and atmosphere you will long to revisit! It is called Sam First! And on this...
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Interview with Festival Founder Rocco Somazzi: Angel City Jazz Festival
The 16th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival will take place at some unique and amazing venues in Los Angeles October 13-29. A Jazz Festival like no other, Founder and Curator Rocco Somazzi talks with Tommy Benson about this years highlights. Most festivals leave you in crowd of people for long…
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Featuring Samantha Rae's first single Carousel Ride
This week on the Guitar Gods Power Hour on KX FM Laguna Beach, talented singer/songwriter Samantha Rae discusses her first release Carousel Ride which was recorded and produced right here in Laguna Beach California! Listeners get a glimpse into her thoughts about songwriting and a first listen to...
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Hollywood Bob Campion Tribute: OC Skeleton Crew celebrates Bobs Life
Drummer Paul D. Brown along with guitarist Orin Neufeld and bassist Geoff Glass from OC's Skeleton Crew celebrate the life of Hollywood Bob Campion who recently passed. Bob was a great friend to so many and spread so much joy to music lovers in Southern California doing what he loved, being the...
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Jeff Beck Lost Album?
Is there a lost Jeff Beck album? After the passing of the one and only Jeff Beck, Tommy Benson talks to legendary producer Tom Fletcher and Paul Rivera Jr. about some lost projects Jeff Beck worked on in Los Angeles. Hear some amazing stories and vivid memories that will help transport any...
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Empowering Artist: Kathy Lajvardi Live in Studio!
Artist Kathy Lajvardi speaks with Tommy Benson about the inspiration, motivation, and creative process behind two of her 5 most recent art series. Both "Unbreakable Queens" and "Unstoppable" are brilliant art pieces timely created in the midst of the female-led Iranian Revolution. Inspiring and...
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Ballet RED Volume 1
Paul Rivera Jr is back to introduce us to Ballet RED Volume 1 featuring Dr. Merrit Moore, Quantum Ballerina, Avalon Rivera, Josie Walsh and more. The theme is RED, enjoy the tracks!
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Guitar Builder Jeff Leigh releases new LP Isolation!
This week Tommy Benson interviews Jeff Leigh, Builder, Producer and guitarist. Jeff speaks about his new album Isolation.
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The Goddess Guitar built by sculptor Dr. Nick Hernandez, an interview with a legend.
Live interview with internationally acclaimed sculptor Dr. Nick Hernandez. The interview dives deep into his life as an artist and showcases his new musical creation the Goddess Guitar!
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Atesh Electric & the Set List Girl! From Milan to Turkey and beyond!
This week on the Guitar Gods Power Hour Show, your Host Tommy Benson has found amazing new musicians from around the Globe! From Milan, Italy the Set List girl introduces her latest favorite track! And returning to Turkey from his time in New York City, Atesh Electric, guitarist and producer and...
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Paul Rivera Jr
You like Guitars? You like Cars? Then tune in and turn up! Some mega-cool conversation with Paul Rivera Jr from Rivera Amps!
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SHINE ON! The Ultimate Pink Floyd Experience!
This week, the founding members of the ultimate Pink Floyd Experience SHINE ON talk to host Tommy Benson about their June 5th show at the Coach House, which turns out was the very first SOLD OUT live music event in Southern California since the global pandemic. Aaron Broering and Bill Lawerence...
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Fall in LOVE new GUITARISTS!
In this episode we feature new guitarists/producers Jeff Foti, MitchPlaysRiffs, Plus interview with Doug Wolfla from the band Zeus! Music by Shane Kelley that Texas gunslinger! Al Joseph and more!
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Featuring L.A. Composer Jay Asher
On this episode of the Guitar Gods Power Hour with Tommy Benson, we feature an interview with L.A. Composer/Songwriter and teacher at the Songwriting School of Los Angeles, Mr. Jay Asher. Guitarist on this episode include Joe Pass, Robben Ford, Al Joseph, Luca Mantovanelli and new talent Jeff…
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2021 Climb the Mountain: R.I.P Leslie West
As 2021 begins, we say a final goodbye to Leslie West. Another special hello to Zakk Wylde, Gabriele Cyr, James Clay Garrison, Kirk Fletcher, Josh Smith and more!
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Merry Christmas! Hindsight is 2020! Guitar Gods Christmas Jams!
Listen to Christmas Music by rocking Guitar Gods such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, John Sykes, Al DiMeola and the rock-a-billy Christmas man himself, Brian Setzer and his Orchestra! Merry Christmas and so long 2020 you crazy year!
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The Most Inspirational Guitarists of 2020
Listen to some of the best guitar playing by this years most inspirational guitarists! Including Robben Ford, Al Joseph, Luca Mantovanelli, Plini and discover some of the greatest new players of the year on this episode of the Guitar Gods Power Hour with Tommy Benson.
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Thank you Wolfgang Van Halen!
Wolfgang Van Halen, Robben Ford, Dylan Wilson, Ritchie Kotzen, Shane Kelley and more on this Thanksgiving episode of the Guitar Gods Power Hour. Special Robben Ford & Bill Evans song. Listen to the true Guitar Gods of the past, present and future stars as we strive to find the best new guitar...
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GGPH Science 082020
This week on Guitar Gods Power Hour! New Music with Rebel Rob Steffan, Shane Kelley and listen to the Science by System of a Down! Classic hits from Faces and future sounds from Ed Garcia! And a special stop in Jazzville to listen to Ted Greene and Trio Dinicu!
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Alright Now!
Listen to Guitar Gods Tim Henson, Andy Timmons and more! Plus Free and Room 13!
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Big News for Guitarists! THE RIVERA S4! In-depth interview with Paul Rivera Sr plus Jamey Faulkner
Historic interview with Paul Rivera Sr, the man behind the guitar tone of generations. Hear his exciting news on how you can get the amp that was behind the sounds of the iconic hits from L.A. Hits like "Beat It" from Michael Jackson or "Peg" by Steely Dan. His engineering helped define guitar…
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Quick Clips : Al Joseph SHREDFEST 3 Contest! Hear the Details
Tommy Benson spins one of Lindsay Buckinham's best creations "Go your Own Way", then listen to Guitar God Al Joseph's song "Shift" and get the details on his Shredfest 3 Contest! Hurry to enter, deadline is just days away on July 3rd! Al also has his album release 6/26/2020 Labyrinth!
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Guitar Gods Power Hour Riot in the Streets
This week on the Guitar Gods Power Hour, Tommy Benson gets your blood pumping with Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, Bad Brains and more. Some awesome early 80's punk rock guitar and commentary about life in America during the Global Pandemic and protests to end police brutality....
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Guitar Gods Power Hour: Live Interview EAGLES Tribute Desperado
This Saturday night, Desperado the premiere EAGLES tribute band will perform to another sold-out show at 8 pm at the Coach House Music Venue in San Juan Capistrano! Aaron Broering talks and performs LIVE in the Pearl Street Studio. Notable hits from the Eagles themselves as well as recorded...
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Guitar Gods “Power Minute” with DIMITRY! Extreme Rock Guitar!
Demetrio “Dimitry” Scopelliti, the Italian metal guitarist shares his song M-Psychosis, from his new album, “The Silent Watcher”. Dimitry is a diverse guitar player, composer, and producer who recently came to the United States to perform at several top guitar manufacturers booths at this years...
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Guitar Gods Power Hour: NAMM Exclusive BAYOU CITY OUTLAWS
Guitar Gods POWER MINUTES gives you a quick easy to listen to sound clip of the week's highlights!
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Guitar Gods Power Hour features Justin Johnson Guitar Extravaganza!
This week on the Guitar Gods Power Hour with Tommy Benson, we play the music and speak to an emerging Guitar God from Nashville, Justin Johnson. Justin has received praises from producers, filmmakers, and musicians from John Carter Cash to Uncle Ted! This episode features Justin’s kick-ass…
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Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns on Guitar Gods Power Hour!
This week on Guitar Gods Power Hour, Tommy Benson speaks to L.A. Guns lead singer Phil Lewis. L.A. Guns will be performing Friday, Nov. 23 at the Coachhouse music venue in Southern California. Phil speaks about his 3 decades of music creation and touring, life lessons and the thankfulness he…
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Guitar Gods Power Hour: Hyvmine featuring Al Joseph!
This week on the Guitar Gods Power Hour, Tommy Benson gets a chance to speak to the hottest new player on the scene! That’s right, Al Joseph and his band Hyvmine have released a concept prog-metal EP only a few months after their debut release and it is EPIC! Fight or Flight, featuring Al Joseph...
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New Guitar Gods! Adieu, Plini and new song by Slash!
This week Tommy Benson finds a great new Guitar God in the making from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia named Adieu. He is part of the Strandberg guitar group of artists, which has turned out to be a treasure trove of great players. Another Strandberg artist featured this week is our longtime favorite…
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Guitar Gods Power Hour: Kirk Fletcher Visits the Show!
This weeks episode, Blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher calls in as Kirk and local guitarist James Clay Garrison plan a Pop-Up Guitar Show in Laguna! Plus my top WAH WAH moments of rock n roll history. Also, the best Heavy Metal Riff EVER as decided by Metal Heads polled in Guitar Player Magazine! The...
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Bad Boy Edition with custom builder Perry Fretz!
This special “Bad Boy” Edition of Guitar Gods Power Hour with Tommy Benson features a candid interview with master guitar builder Perry Fretz from Bad Boy Guitars. Music featured this hour is a special combination of Bad Boy Rock n Roll and Blues for your soul.
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Ice Nine & the Truthola! Guitar Gods Power Hour w/Tommy Benson
The Guitar Gods Power hour with Tommy Benson on KX FM plays the best guitar-centric music from the past, present, and future! Always looking for great guitarists who push the boundaries.
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QUICK LISTEN! 3 Minutes! Must Hear “Smile” on Guitar Gods
Guitar Gods Power Hour with Tommy Benson plays music from the Guitar Gods of the past, present and future!
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Guitar Gods Power Hour “Jimi Lives!” New Hendrix Song!
Tommy Benson brings you the Guitar Gods Power Hour from Laguna Beach California every Wednesday night at 7pm PST. Featuring Guitar Gods such as Jimi Hendrix, Zakk Wylde, Steve Via, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert and newcomers such as Plini, Ed Garcia. Always on the lookout for the Guitar Gods of the...
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Guitar Gods Power Hour “Clairvoyance” Ed Garcia
This snippet of an earlier Guitar Gods Power Hour features the song “Clairvoyance”. The song written by Ed Garcia and his band Vitalism appears on the album Causea. I am extremely excited to see what Ed Garcia has in store for us in 2018. Guitar Gods Power Hour is always on the search for the…
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The “DAB FAM” David Allen Baker!
Singer/Songrwriter David Allen Baker shares his musical gift with KX 93.5 and performs LIVE in the Pearl Street Studios! David plays locally at the Montage every week. He has written amazing songs that pull at the heartstrings and help bring peace and love to the world. His mission is a generous...
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“A Family Affair” on Guitar Gods Power Hour
A small break away from our original format to bring cheer and excitement to my sister Andrea and her friend Mindy! Of course great music by Steely Dan, ZZ Top, and Yes! Certified Guitar God ED GARCIA from Vitalism is also featured once again! Music also from Polyphia!
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Guitar Gods Power Hour: The Funkmeisters!
Guitar Gods Power Hour with Tommy Benson explores the masters of Funk Guitar! The Funkmeisters! Guitarists like Jimmy Nolan, Al McKay, Bassist Larry Graham, Frankie Stone! These Funkmeisters took bands like Earth, Wind and Fire, James Brown, Rufus, and Parliament-Funkadelic to a new level of…
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Guitar Gods Power Hour features Shred Guru Mark Huettman!
All the way from Planet Shred, the Shred Guru Mark Huettman makes a live appearance in the Pearl Street Studio. Tonight Marks band Planet Shred will open up for legendary guitarist Greg Howe at the Brick by Brick in San Diego California with his band mates Scott Bishop and Collette Lopiccolo!...
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Guitar Gods Power Hour “Yo 2 Joe! The G4 Anthem!” w/Phil Collen
Laguna Sound Studio’s Gary Hicks and Alec Bauer record legendary track right here in Laguna Beach! The track was the brainchild of Def Leppard Guitarist Phil Collen, who took his idea to Laguna Sound Studio and came out with the new anthem for the amazing G4 Guitar Tour which features: Phil…
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Guitar Gods Power “Traveling Musician Star Spangler!”
Tommy Benson takes you on a musical journey featuring the best music from the true Gods of the Guitar!
About this show
“GUITAR GODS POWER HOUR” with Tommy Benson is a rockin’ show on Laguna’s only FM! Taking you on a journey with the Guitar Gods from the past, like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton to the Guitar Gods of today! If you like to hear great guitar licks from the true Guitar Gods, then you will LOVE this show! Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jimmy Herring, Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi just to name a few! Plus we are always on the lookout for new talent! Exciting new players like Ed Garcia, Plini, Polyphia are featured each week on our show! Shred Guru Mark Huettman takes us to Shred Planet for a visit each week as well! Tune in, Rock out! It is a Guitar Players Paradise!
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