Rock Virtuoso Rafael Moreira Relives the Musical Adventures – and Demonstrates the Stunning Guitar Techniques – That Have Made Him a Top-Call California Guitar Ace
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Just some of the featured artists include Steve Lukather, Joe Satriani, Nita Strauss, John 5, Robben Ford, Steve Morse, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Lita Ford, Tommy Emmanuel, Zakk Wylde, Ace Frehley, Billy Duffy, Phil X, Celisse, Nile Rodgers and many, many more besides!
As if playing the famous “More Cowbell” episode of Saturday Night Live wasn’t cool enough, rock/fusion (emphasis on the rock) virtuoso Rafael Moreira – who invites us into his home studio for this epic jam and guitar hang/interview – has also worked with superstar singers such as P!nk and Christina Aguilera, his hero Paul Stanley, and played huge guitar moments in the house band of such hit television shows as The Voice, Rock Star: INXS, and American Idol.
Plus, Rafa details some of his solo music, the music of his hard rock band, Magnetico, and even plays a little drums for us.
Meanwhile, host Jude Gold hits the “50 out of 50” touring milestone.
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Special shout-out to G7th Capos for the custom “No Guitar Is Safe” capo we award Rafa at the end of the episode.
Whether he’s interviewing great guitarists for Guitar Player magazine or on his respected podcast, No Guitar Is Safe – “The guitar show where guitar heroes plug in” – Jude Gold has been a passionate guitar journalist since 2001, when he became a full-time Guitar Player staff editor. In 2012, Jude became lead guitarist for iconic rock band Jefferson Starship, yet still has, in his role as Los Angeles Editor, continued to contribute regularly to all things Guitar Player.
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