Artists

“I’ve been blessed to play in the recording studios in Nashville for over 35 years and I’m very grateful to still be doing it. I’ve had the opportunity to record with some very talented artists, producers, songwriters and engineers. I am probably best known for playing electric guitar on all of Garth Brooks records and CDs ever since the very beginning of his career. Here are some of the other artists that I’ve made some great music with:

Richie Furay / Hal Ketchum / Randy Travis / George Strait / George Jones / Emmy Lou Harris / Elton John (Tammy Wynette tribute CD) / Leon Russell / Kathy Mattea / Montgomery Gentry / Alabama / Julio Iglesias / Seals and Crofts / Eddie Rabbitt / Crystal Gayle / Jack Clement / Kenny Rogers / Dolly Parton / Michael Martin Murphey / Riders In The Sky / Dan Seals

I’ve also had a great time playing some wonderful live music. Besides the artists I worked with on the road I’ve done special shows for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Musicians Hall of Fame, BMI, ASCAP and many TV shows where I got to play with some of my personal guitar heroes as well as many artists I grew up listening to and admiring. Here’s some of the artists I had the honor to back up:

BB King / Billy Gibbons / Richie Sambora / Steve Lukather / Joe Bonamassa / Duane Eddy / Dick Dale / Ernie Isley / Dave Mason / Duke Robillard / Vernon Reid / Susan Tedeschi / Chaka Khan / Neil Diamond / Kris Kristofferson / Chrissie Hynde / Rick Derringer / Ronald Isley / Anita Baker / Sissy Houston / Greg Rolie and Michael Carabello (Santana) / Gary Puckett / Al Jardine (Beach Boys) / George Strait / Ronnie Dunn / Slash”

“At only 25 years old Daniel Martin has become one of the go to guitarist’s in the UK. He\’s played lead guitar with some of the biggest artists of the 1960’s. From 2010 to 2015 he played lead guitar with 60’s icon Dave Berry. 2012 saw him play lead guitar for the legendary Bruce Welch and his Shadows as well as ‘Are you Being Served’ actor Mike Berry who had numerous hits in the 60\’s as well as making the top 10 with Sunshine Of your Smile in 1980. In 2014 he toured with Country Star Jerry Kilgore and Nashville artist Kinsey Rose. Daniel relocated to Ireland in 2015 to play lead guitar for Irish country star Lisa McHugh you can hear him on on Thinking Out Loud from her Wildfire album which was recorded at Windmill Studios in Dublin, you can also see him playing rhythm guitar with Irelands biggest star Nathan Carter on his new DVD, “Live at The Marquee”. During this time he became in demand as a session player regularly appearing on the country charts in Ireland and the UK.

2016 saw him play for Grand Ole Opry member Larry Gatlin and rising star Mo Pitney as well as a host of Irish Country singers as part of the band on Irish TV‚ Irish Country Music Awards. When not backing other artist\’s he can be seen with his own ‘Daniel Martin Band’ around the UK and Europe. “You can put the Wampler pedals into any amplifier and create the sound in your head”

Long time touring guitarist for Alan Jackson.

“Dario Cortese is an Italian guitarist, teacher and songwriter who relocated to West London in 2005. He’s recorded albums, TV commercials and demos for many artists, some famous, some not yet! He’s recorded for Melanie C (Spice Girls), Hayley Westenra, Anna Leddra Chapman, and many others.

During his career he’s had the pleasure to work with some of the finest musicians all over the world, including Larry Carlton, Brent Mason, Albert Lee, Brett Garsed, Bruce Bouton and many others. As a live performer he has played alongside world-class artists on TV and Radio shows as well as in some of the best venues and festivals in Europe. As a guitar teacher he has more than 20 years of experience teaching in some of the most prestigious private schools and Universities in Europe. He’s headlined numerous master classes and courses for various organizations including International Guitar Foundation (IGF) and South West Music School (SWMS)”

“Dario is a self-taught guitarist who began playing in December 1998. During this study time, he participated in a workshop by Andy Timmons, then continue to study deep in to the theoretical side of music. Dario has played with various groups in recent years, in 2006 with “Faraday’s Cage” and won the award for best guitarist of Basilicata and Puglia in the “Tour Music Fest.”

“Baker’s slinky fusillades are thrilling, and his tone and technique are righteous.” – Guitar Player Magazine

“Music that will transport you into the movie in your minds eye”, is how Dave describes his work. Others have described it as ”Star Wars crossed with Van Halen”. Dave\’s is known for his compositions, which combine beautiful orchestration and piano with virtuosic guitar playing. He has toured and recorded with Dave Bainbridge (IONA) and Paul Bielatowicz (Carl Palmer Band).

Dave has a podcast about composition called the “BronsCast” and is a regular co-presenter on The Guitar Hour show with Fusion supremo Tom Quayle. Dave’s composition “Star” propelled him into the top 10 in Guitar Idol 2014, the worlds biggest guitar contest. Dave’s fanbase has been growing steadily since. He successfully crowd-funded his debut album Indiegogo with preorders totalling £6000 / $9000. The album “Based on a true story” was released in June 2015 and can be heard at DaveBrons.com – “…Rarely does does guitar fuelled instrumental rock music succeed in appealing to both musicians and non muscians alike. Dave’s music sounds like a cross between Star Wars and Van Halen.” Richard Davenport KXZR.FM Dallas USA

Dave Leslie is a professional guitar player/songwriter who currently resides in Melbourne, Australia. He first picked up a guitar in 1973 and has been learning ever since.

Inspired by watching TV programs such as GTK, Bandstand, Super-Flying Fun Show, Nightmoves, Rock Arena, Sounds & Countdown, Dave has made it his life’s work to play guitar and explore all facets of music creation.

Dave has toured the world several times, has met and jammed with a lot of his childhood heroes and has had many “rock ‘n’ roll dreams” come true. The recipient of three ARIA Awards and numerous nominations, Dave continues to write, play and record with Baby Animals and many others, and still finds playing small, sweaty venues as satisfying and exciting as playing the “big gigs”.

“Guitarist, engineer, producer and four-time Grammy nominee, Dave Weiner, has been playing guitar and writing music for nearly 3 decades.

Starting at age 10, within 3 years, Dave had an original band and released a full-length record; another one at age 16. After high school, Dave went to college where his cover band played countless gigs and upon graduating (with an Accounting degree!), he moved to Hollywood to attend Musician’s Institute: Guitar Institute of Technology. While at school, Dave interned for Vai’s manager. Through this work, Dave met Vai and eventually Steve heard a demo Dave had recorded and, impressed, invited him to join his band. That was 1999. all these years later and multiple world tours, multiple live dvd and cd releases, Dave is still Steve’s go-to guitarist.

Dave’s latest project, Monument Shine, are fast rising and well worth checking out!!!

Guitarist David Levita grew up in Harlem, NYC, attended Berklee College of Music for one year, played calypso and reggae in Barbados, busked on the streets of London, finally wound up in Los Angeles and began working as a session and tour player. He has a pedal addiction and a predilection for guitar playing. His album credits include work for artists like Alanis Morissette, Rod Stewart, Faith Hill, Eminem, Sarah Bareilles, and Tim McGraw; and he has played on film scores for Tropic Thunder, Marley and Me, The Three Stooges, and many more.