Lillee Jean TALKS live, welcomed on special guest, Staci Layne Wilson, an award-winning filmmaker, and bestselling author! Staci is best known for her film The Ventures: Stars on Guitars, and her bestselling book series Sex Death Rock N Roll. While chatting with LJ, Staci discussed her love of horror-centric books, and films, along with her passion…

Lillee Jean TALKS live, welcomed on special guest, Shelley Wade, popular New York radio host, tv personality, and actress! Shelley discusses mental health, what it means to be free inside, and the power of loving yourself. Shelley for 12 years was on the popular New York City radio station, Z100, and, most recently is on Audacy's 94.7 The Block New…

Lillee Jean TALKS! Live - Aaron Kai | Fine Artist, Actor, High Fashion Illustrator | Ep: 3.7 Lillee Jean TALKS live, welcomed on talented special guest, Aaron Kai, a fine artist, high fashion illustrator, and actor! In New York, during the late '80s to '90s, he began in high fashion, as an illustrator for Ralph Lauren, and, Calvin Klein. From there…

Lillee Jean TALKS! live, welcomed on special guest, Mark Gantt, an award-winning director, and writer! Mark Gantt is best known as one of the early pioneers of the digital era, for co-creating, writing, and starring in Crackle's Streamy award-winning "The Bannen Way." In this episode, LJ and Mark discuss mental health in Hollywood, how writing a sc…

"Lillee Jean TALKS live", welcomed very special guest, Miriam González Durántez, the founder, and chair of Inspiring Girls! Miriam is best known for her work as vice-chair of UBS Europe, as an international trade lawyer, and as the founder of Inspiring Girls International. Miriam and LJ discuss the importance of female empowerment, inspiring youn…

Lillee Jean TALKS! live, welcomed on special guest Armand Peri, founder of New York City's popular nightclub, Hunk-O-Mania. Armand is a heavy-weight bodybuilding 1993 champion, as well as, entrepreneur, and, author of the book "Unparalleled Success". LJ and Armand discussed his recent endeavors of motivational speaking, and the message of never giv…

Lillee Jean TALKS! live, welcomed on special guest Don Most, a well-known Hollywood actor, and musician. Don Most is best known for playing Ralph Malph on the hit television show "Happy Days." LJ and Don discussed his upcoming swing album, as well as Don's career in directing films such as "Moola", starring Shailene Woodley! Don also goes in-depth …

Lillee Jean, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, welcomed on special guest, Neil D'Monte, a well-known Hollywood storyboard artist, SAG-AFTRA film actor, musician, producer, and director. Neil discussed graduating USC School of Fine Arts, as well as his work on blockbuster movies such as Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Pirates of the Caribbean:…

Ahead of 2021's end, Lillee Jean TALKS! sat down with Rocco Leo Gaglioti, in season 2's almost final episode. Rocco is an award-winning producer, director, as well as executive, at FNL Network, a global lifestyle TV channel, and app. In this episode, LJ and Rocco discuss mental health in the industry, how to be humble, as well as life experiences m…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS!, with Ida B. Wells Descendant, activist, and, publicist, Tiana Ferrell. Tiana and LJ discussed what it means to be Ida B. Wells's descendant, as well as the next steps, such as a museum coming soon to Holly Springs, Mississippi, in her ancestor's memory. Tiana discussed limb difference (symbrachydactyly…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS!, with award-winning director, and writer, Alan Swyer. Alan and LJ discussed his career thus far, being a producer, writer, and director as well as favorite projects he's worked on such as Baywatch (in the beginning), his documentary El Boxeo, and the movie Rebound. Alan also discussed techniques for wri…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with actor, and PRO ice hockey player, Tyler Gallant, this October 10th, 2021, at 6pm EST. Tyler and LJ discussed Michael Chekhov's acting techniques, how to channel the character you're playing, as well as the emotional highs and lows of being in entertainment. See below for the full interview! h…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with songwriter, producer, and actor, Stephen Voyce, this September 30th, 2021, at 6pm EST. Stephen and LJ discussed producing music, getting into acting, facing rejection, as well as keeping a sane head Stephen went further into his newest song coming up, his own experience on creating songs from…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with singer-songwriter, Raquel Aurilia, this September 29th, 2021, at 6pm EST. Raquel and LJ discussed growing a career in the music industry, opening up for Lisa Loeb, John Waite, as well as manifesting a vision, and, dream for oneself. She went into singing warmups, her own experience on music v…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with Danish electro-pop artist Jen Eagle, this September 21st, at 12PM EST. The live show entailed Jen's passion for music, how she expresses herself through original electro-pop beats, and models for fun! We got an exclusive tour of her in-house studio, as well as a live singing of her newest sin…

Shiah Maisel, a musician, and alternative EDM singer-songwriter, this September 7th, went live on Lillee Jean TALKS! Live web series. He has performed with the likes of Laidback Luke, and his Spotify can be viewed here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7wGFrLo9v8FKS2iWyYx75t. Rewatch the entire live web-series episode here, where both LJ and Shiah s…

Ian Gregory Kay, entrepreneur, trainer, and owner of the Beckford Bar, went on Lillee Jean TALKS Live. Ian discusses career growth, innovations, and mental health! His website is https://workoutswithbeckfordbar.com.

Direct download link for the episode This episode features an interview with steeler and Steel Guitar Forum founder Bobby Lee, AKA “b0b!” Relevant links: b0b.com Winnie Winston book Tom Bradshaw Mike Daly Desert Rose steel guitars Ross Shafer and Sierra steel guitars Williams crossover Mike Neer Steelonious Santa Rose Symphony Thanks for listening!…

Lillee Jean went live on Instagram with Strizzo, a DJ, and music producer. The two discussed adversity, how to grow a brand, and how COVID has impacted the music industry! https://youtu.be/5rI7AezDDOw

Direct download link for the episode This episode features an interview with legendary Merle Haggard steeler Norm Hamlet! Relevant links: Mario Carboni Ben Haggard Noel Haggard Farmersville, CA Rickenbacker Bigsby steel guitar Bud Isaacs – Webb Pierce “Slowly” The Farmer Boys Capitol Records Barbara Mandrell Vance Terry Ralph Mooney GFI Wright Cust…

Direct download link for the episode This episode features an interview with Ross Shafer, designer of the new Sierra pedal steel guitar! Also, a deconstruction of the Stranger Things theme song, created using only pedal steel as the source material. Sierra Steel Guitars Marley’s Ghost Alvino Rey Google Patents Bobby Bowman Sierra’s YouTube channel …

Direct download link for the episode brucebouton.com The Beatles on Ed Sullivan Robert Schaefer Clarence White Pete Drake Ray Garrett Robbin Thompson Buddy Charleton Shot Jackson Terry Crisp Dottie West Dan Tyack Freddie Hart Lacy J. Dalton Ricky Skaggs Garth Brooks Mel Tillis Kathy Mattea – Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses Garth Brooks – Much Too…

Direct download link for the episode This episode features an interview with Nashville multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer Jim Lill, who has a new beginner pedal steel video course out now. Also featured is a conversation with Josh Killian of Steel Resolve, a non-profit that helps young players get started with steel guitar. Topics discuss…

Direct download link for the episode “If your imagination can go there, the instrument certainly can.” – Paul Franklin Check out Paul’s great online university, The Paul Franklin Method! Buddy Emmons – Raising the Dickens Stranger Things theme on pedal steel Modern steel – using steel in place of synths Travis Tritt – Tell Me I was Dreaming Jackson…

Direct download link for the episode Does Paul Franklin even need an introduction? If you don’t know who this guy is, you don’t know steel guitar! Never fear – all will be revealed in the interview itself. Paul was such a lovely interview subject…he’s got a lot of great ideas and a lot to say, and his true love of steel guitar shines through everyt…

Direct download link for the episode Christopher Woitach is a jazz guitarist, steel guitarist, and composer living in Portland, Oregon. Christopher Woitach has played with many nationally and internationally known artists, including Bernadette Peters, Rich Little, Hank Roberts, Bob Mover, Tony Monaco, Mel Brown, and John Stowell. He regularly perfo…

Direct download link for the episode Possibly best known for his work with Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Jon Graboff has also recorded and/or toured with the likes of: Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, David Byrne, Carrie Underwood, Noel Gallagher, Harper Simon, Phil Lesh, M. Ward, Cyndi Lauper and others. Topics discussed include: Cyndi Lauper at Hardly…

Direct download link for the episode This month we interview avant-garde pedal steel guitarist Susan Alcorn! Also featured is a review/demo of three effects pedals from Catalinbread. Jeff Newman Buddy Emmons – the “Black Album” Maurice Anderson Tommy Morrell Curly Chalker Lloyd Green Jimmy Day Pauline Oliveros – Deep Listening Jandek, film: Jandek …

Direct download link for the episode This month we interview pedal steel guitarist, dobro player, and teacher Dave Hadley! Also featured is a review and demo of the Strymon El Capistan dTape delay pedal. Dave’s website The Bumper Jacksons Sons of Pitches Drew Gibson June Star Wye Oak Pretty Gritty GFI steel guitars Milkman amps Xotic Effects SL Dri…

Direct download link for the episode “I came to the conclusion that I was put on Earth for the specific purpose of playing the pedal steel guitar. Everything I had done previously had prepared me for this.” – Mike Perlowin This month we interview renowned pedal steel guitarist, author, and teacher Mike Perlowin. Topics discussed include Mike’s fora…

Direct download link for the episode This month we interview beloved pedal steel player Jay Dee Maness! His credits include Buck Owens, Gram Parsons, The Byrds, Vince Gill, Ray Stevens and many many more. Check out Jay Dee’s page for appearances, his new album & more! Tonealigner pickup Telonics pickups Walker Stereo Steel Lexicon MPX-1 Benado Stee…

Direct download link for the episode This month we interview Portland area pedal steel player and teacher Larry Behm! Topics we covered include: The brotherhood of steel guitar The importance of asking questions and having FUN Consistency in your steel setup Ergonomics & the mechanical advantage Gary Carter The future of steel guitar! Check out Lar…

Direct download link for the episode This month we review the Electro-harmonix C9 Organ Machine, with an extra bonus review of the Digitech Mosaic polyphonic 12-string pedal. And we have a great interview with steeler & multi-instrumentalist Jon Rauhouse! Jon has played with Sleepwalker, Neko Case, Jakob Dylan, Old 97s and many many more, and has s…

Direct download link for the episode This episode features a review of the NU-Generation Tone Bar by Red Barn Music Supply, 575-621-4320. Noted steel guitarist (and 6-string and bass guitarist) Stu Schulman joined us for a great interview and shared a lot of road stories from his years of touring and recording. We covered a lot of ground, so here a…

Direct download link for the episode This month we feature an interview with John McClung, a noted pedal steel player and teacher (in fact, he’s been nicknamed both “Mr. Twang” and “Professor Twang” depending on who’s asking). His credits include recording work with Connie Stevens; touring with Freddy Fender; playing (with 7 other LA steelers) on t…

Direct download link for the episode Our guest this month is Paul Brainard, a veteran of the Alt-Country and Americana scene, playing and recording with many top names over the last decade and beyond. He specializes in all forms of Steel Guitar—pedal, non-pedal, Dobro—as well as guitar and trumpet. He is further noted for his producing skills and h…

Episode 1 of the Pedal Steel Podcast! We review Riffstation 1.5.5.0 and interview singer/songwriter Matt Buetow, who is also a beginning pedal steel player. Direct download link for the episode Check out Riffstation and the isolate tool YouTube videos – Jimi Hendrix and The Strokes. For a chance to win a copy of Riffstation, leave us a review on iT…