Welcome to The Sync Lab, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of music licensing for TV, films, and beyond. I'm your host, Aaron Davison, and my co-host, Gary Gray, and I explore strategies, insights, and expert advice to help you get your music synced and make a living doing what you love. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your sync game, you're in the right place. Don't forget to visit TheSyncLab.com for resources, tools, and the ultimate directory to help yo ...
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It's a Drivers Only take over for a special Supercars Podcast Series, brought to you by.... you guessed it. Drivers Only. Banter, gossip, insights and fun with the key characters who are normally behind the wheel, not the microphone.
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Making A Full Time Living Licensing Music With Bryn Evans
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40:10In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron speaks with Australian based TV/Film composer, Bryn Evans. Bryn Evans is a songwriter and composer from Ngunnawal country in Australia. His music has found a home on over 100 television shows, including hit reality series MTV’s Catfish, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Real Housewives franchise, and Keeping Up wi…
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David Reynolds, Cooper Murray, and Matthew Payne
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43:59It was Cooper Murray’s first time on the podcast, so Dave Reynolds and Matt Payne kicked things off with a grilling. They chat Darwin including Dave and Cooper’s crash, Bali holidays, and their plan to petition for red eye flights to be illegal. With Broc continuing to clean up the guys look at their own individual report cards, Dave talks conspira…
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Thomas Randle, Aaron Cameron, and Richie Stanaway
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48:42This episode of drivers only has a bit of everything. From prawn fishing, to gorilla shaped trophies, and the boys even found some time to discuss driving. Thomas Randle is in the hosting seat this time alongside Aaron Cameron and Richie Stanaway as they deep dive into their highlights from Perth, put together a genius plan to slow down Broc Feeney…
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James Courtney, Chaz Mostert, and Will Brown
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1:01:51Fresh from Tassie, James Courtney, Chaz Mostert, and Will Brown are on the mics this week and jump straight into the big issues as they talk the skid block disqualification. The big issues continue as they debate fines vs. community service, what it’d take to bring James out of retirement (spoiler: Chaz’s neck isn’t safe…), and Will’s new plane mig…
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Brodie Kostecki, Jaxon Evans, and Broc Feeney
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44:07Fresh off the Easter break this episode of Drivers only has Brodie Kostecki taking the hosting reigns alongside Jaxon Evans and Broc Feeney as they reflect on Taupo, talk the grey area of penalties, and the Super 440 format gets mixed reviews. They float the idea of a luge race which is bound to end in injuries, share some predictions about the inf…
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With the AGP weekend behind them, Ryan Wood, Kai Allen, and Matt Payne take to the studio for this episode of Drivers Only. After Kai having just made his first trip to New Zealand the boys discuss the evolution of the Taupo track and the challenges of the classic circuits, and Ryan and Matt recall their karting days back home. For Matt, those earl…
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Thomas Randle, David Reynolds, and Anton De Pasquale
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38:37After the first round of the year at Sydney Motorsport Park, Thomas Randle, David Reynolds, and Anton De Pasquale take on this first episode of Drivers Only for 2025. They recap their Christmas breaks, covering everything from Bintang beers in Bali to basket boats and unexpected sewerage leaks, before breaking down Saturday’s race finish featuring …
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In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Award winning producer Gary Gray discusses what he calls "The Mental Game Of Mixing". To attend the free webinar with Gary Gray called "The Mental Game Of Mixing" on Saturday, 12.14 at 10 AM Pacific, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417337065654/WN_LDaN3h8hTwaI4QuLAiuMIg Visit The Sync …
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Championship Episode with Will Brown, Broc Feeney and James Courtney
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1:04:43You can't get much better than the 2024 Champion to wrap a mega final weekend of the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship. The Champion, Will Brown and Adelaide 500 winner, takes us inside the final weekend of racing; including his superstitious approach to the final couple of days, and just how he planned his surreal celebratory burnout. Plus, Broc F…
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In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron Davison and Gary Gray pay homage to the late Quincy Jones. Gary was friends with Quincy and in this episode, Gary shares several personal stories about Quincy as they discuss Quincy's legacy and the mark he made on the music industry. Don't miss this special tribute to a true music industry icon.…
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A full debrief from the Gold Coast 500, and a look towards what awaits us in Adelaide. Broc Feeney let's fly on what the Championship fight could look like for him and his team mate Will Brown at the VAILO Adelaide 500, plus Tim Slade opens up on his full time racing career after 16-years coming to an end and Aaron Love with his take on his Rookie …
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How To Produce Vocals For Sync Licensing
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1:18:49In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron and Gary discuss: 1. The importance of conveying emotion and exaggerating when recording vocals 2. Technical aspects like avoiding latency issues 3. Setting proper input levels to avoid distortion 4. Focusing on timing, tuning, and volume consistency in vocal takes 5. Using the LCR (Left-Center-Right) me…
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Bathurst Winners Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood
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58:32Supercars content DOES NOT, and WILL NOT get better than this! Unfiltered winners chat. Good mates Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood jump into the studio to step through all of the emotions, all of the strategy and all of the big moments (on track and celebrations) in a raw episode of Drivers Only as we wrap up The Great Race. Beautifully steered …
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The Impact Of AI On The Music Industry
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1:35:45In the first official Sync Lab podcast, Aaron and Gary speak with a panel of guests, including supervisor Pamela Liptak, filmmaker Matt Deskiewicz and composer David Fogel, about a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on AI and the impact AI is having on the sync licensing industry and music business in general.…
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#1 Billboard Charting Producer Gary Gray
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1:01:16In my latest podcast, I chat with award-winning producer Gary Gray. Gary and I have collaborated extensively in the past on various music projects for sync licensing and created multiple courses together related to sync licensing and music production. Gary and I are excited to announce our new podcast and website, The Sync Lab. In this episode, we …
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Garth Tander, Craig Lowndes, Dave Reynolds and Wil Davison
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50:3215 Bathurst wins between them! We break down enduro season with some of the best! A FULL wrap of Sandown! Reynolds and Davison candidly open up on the 'full course yellow' crash from Sandown - including a phone call post race. Plus, a look to the Bathurst 1000. The driver's go through their first and their favourite Bathurst memories, and discuss w…
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Your questions! And some fun to finish! Thanks Riana 🤣, Liam, Ron and Sam for your questions! Plus, the Bathurst wins that got away! And Reynolds declares a secret from one of his first times around Mount Panorama! It's raw, unhinged and brilliant! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want…
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Will Brown, Jack Le Brocq and James Golding
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44:02We go deep inside all the CHAOS from TASSIE, look ahead to SANDOWN, chat SILLY SEASON, discuss co-drivers, strategy, Bathurst and answer YOUR questions. Over to Will Brown who leads Jack and Jimmy through it all. Plenty of fun along the way, as well! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you wa…
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James Courtney, Anton De Pasquale and Matt Payne
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36:38A special Queensland edition. We're racing hard, and nothing is off limits. The boys candidly wrap Sydney, talk about beef on the track, and what's going on off the track. Plus, they clear up some beef, have some hot takes on the Championship and preview Tassie. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us kno…
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Your Questions and the Latest on Richie Stanaway
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26:52Our first mail bag! Our Drivers answer all of your questions! Thanks to Sam in Tassie, Daniel from Adelaide, Chin from Melbourne, Gary from Toowomba and Phil on the Gold Coast for your questions. Plus, Matt Payne and JC talk candidly about the latest Richie Stanaway news. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and …
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Mark Winterbottom, David Reynolds and Cam Waters
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50:39Rusty has let the drivers loose, again! And it gets better! A candid and casual look at their Townsville race experiences - all the successes and challenges! Plus, their very own wish list for races including Macau, Chicago, and Monaco. They address the dangers of racing with crashes and close calls (watch your crutch, Frosty!) and debate a NASCAR-…
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Susan Jacobs, Music Supervisor: American Hustle, Little Miss Sunshine, Silver Linings Notebook and more!
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43:20In the latest episode of Music, Money & Life, Aaron speaks with the Emmy award winning music supervisor, Susan Jacobs. Susan Jacobs is a powerhouse in the world of music supervision, with a remarkable career that includes work on acclaimed projects such as "Silver Linings Playbook," “Little Miss Sunshine”, “Capote”, “Unbreakable”, “The Visit”, “Old…
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Thomas Randle, David Reynolds and Ryan Wood
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35:03Rusty is handing over the keys! It's a Drivers Only take over for a special Supercars Podcast Series, brought to you by.... you guessed it. Drivers Only. Banter, gossip, insights and fun with the key characters who are normally behind the wheel, not the microphone. Episode 1 features Thomas Randle, David Reynolds and Ryan Wood as they dissect Darwi…
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From Broadway To The Big Screen With Pete Calandra
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1:06:32In the latest episode of Music, Money & Life, Aaron speaks with NY based composer Pete Calandra about his career as a performer on Broadway and his vast experience licensing his music in TV and Films. Pete Calandra is a prolific composer and keyboard player who has been immersed in the New York City music scene for most of his life. He has scored o…
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Licensing Music In Over 100 TV Shows and More With Kyle Wittlin
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34:10In the latest episode of Music, Money and Life, Aaron from https://www.htlympremium.com/ speaks with LA based composer Kyle Wittlin. Kyle has had his music placed in over 100 tv shows, including shows like American Pickers, Hell's Kitchen, Ink Master, SNL, The Voice and many more. Learn more about Kyle: http://www.kylewittlin.com/ https://soundclou…
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Financing For Artists & Creatives With Peter Harvey From Royfi
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34:39RoyFi® was founded to provide capital to artists at below-market rates. We find it unfair that our competitors have taken advantage of artists for years, charging 40-80% discount rates, and we are here to change it. RoyFi will advance artists capital on their future royalty earnings while allowing them to maintain complete ownership of their catalo…
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It's Never Too Late To Chase Your Dreams With Rich Chambers
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38:01After having put a music dream aside for so many years due to family, work obligations, and never a full belief that he had what it takes, Rich Chambers had an epiphany approximately three years ago and decided to really go after his dream. He is currently about 2 1/2 years into it now and with a lot of hard work, research, perseverance, and refusi…
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Staying Positive With Emmy Award Winning Songwriter Michèle Vice-Maslin
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37:36In my latest podcast, I speak with Emmy award winning songwriter extraordinaire, Michèle Vice-Maslin. Michele has had over 5,000 placements in Film and Television, Her recent work include a 2019 producer nomination from HMMA (Hollywood Music In Media Awards), songs in the Matt Damon feature “DOWNSIZING”, the feature CON MAN starring Ving Rhames, Ta…
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RIAA Gold Certified Songwriter Drew Smith
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49:46Get A Free, Four Hour Audio/Video Course On How To License Your Music In TV, Films & Ads: https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html In my latest podcast I speak with Drew Smith. Drew Smith is an award winning professional songwriter (RIAA GOLD) and country artist based in Nashville, TN. He is the owner of Gray Sound Recording LLC, working as a …
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For a free four hour audio/video course all about how to make money licensing your music in TV, Films, Ads & more, visit: https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html
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For a free four hour audio/video course all about how to make money licensing your music in TV, Films, Ads & more, visit: https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html Topics covered: 1) How to break into sync licensing and the importance of developing a following– John Anderson, Hunnypot 2) Are sites like Taxi necessary for breaking into music lic…
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Topics Covered: 1) How To Get Started In Music Licensing – Eddie Grey 2) How long does it take to get started in music licensing? - Anthony Clint Jr. 3) The importance of having a niche – Chuck Hughes 4) What Kind Of Music Are Music Libraries Looking For? – Michael Nieves, Sugaroo 5) Do You Need To Live In A Major Music City To Succeed In Licensing…
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The 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge starts October 1. Visit https://www.htlympremium.com/90-day-challenge-2021.html for more.
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Hacking The Music Business With Isabella Bedoya
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29:56In the latest episode Of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with Isabella Bedoya from The Fame Hackers about how to build a sustainable career in the music business from the ground up. Learn more about Fame Hackers: https://www.thefamehackers.com/webinar-optin For a free four hour audio/video course on how to license your music in tv and films, vi…
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Reviving Detroit's urban development with the creative drive of music.
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36:01Originated by Greater Alexander, the Greater Impact House is about developing ground level awareness for career-driven creatives towards urban renewal in Detroit, Michigan. This project is geared towards established artists that are focused on creating artwork and music without the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or any other mind altering substance…
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Aaron introduces a new segment called Featured Artist and introduces the first featured artists, Merlot Embargo. Learn more about Merlot Embargo here: https://www.merlotembargo.com/
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Why You Need A Manager With Jason Davis from One One 7
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38:13In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with Jason Davis from Radar Label Group and One One 7. Jason's career began as a songwriter when he was discovered by Grant Cunningham, the former VP of A&R for Sparrow Records. Davis went on to write a #1 Billboard hit, received several ASCAP songwriting and publishing awards, and was no…
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Cracking The Music Licensing Code With Dario Forzato
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1:03:40In the latest installment of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with composer Dario Forzato about how to crack the music licensing code. Visit https://www.htlympremium.com/ to register for the upcoming 365 Day Music Licensing Challenge.
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Bandcamp Vs Spotify, Live Streaming & More With Dan Frechette
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1:06:01In the latest installment of Music, Money & Life, Aaron speaks with singer/songwriter Dan Frechette about selling music on the platform Bandcamp vs streaming music on Spotify, performing house concerts, life as a musician during the pandemic and much more. Learn more about Dan: http://www.danfrechette.com/Home.html Dan on Bandcamp: https://official…
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How To Create A Full Time Licensing Business
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1:03:04In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron from https://www.htlympremium.com/ speaks with tv/film composer John Delvento.
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In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ discusses monetization strategies for getting through the Covid pandemic.
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Corona Virus, Consciousness & Conspiracy With Singer/Songwriter Aaron Matthew
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30:59In the latest episode of Music, Money & Life Aaron speaks with singer/songwriter/vlogger Aaron Matthew about life on lockdown in the Caribbean and shares a brand new song from Aaron. Learn more about Aaron Matthew here: https://aaronmatthewmusic.org/By Aaron Davison
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Covid-19 Resources For Musicians With Gary Gray
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34:27Visit https://www.htlympremium.com/ for in depth resources related to music licensing, music publishing and music marketing.Follow me on Youtube here:http://www.youtube.com/c/HowtolicenseyourmusicBy Aaron Davison
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In this special edition of Music, Money And Life, Aaron shares his thoughts and insights into how to respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 situation.By Aaron Davison
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Managing Mental Health In The Music Industry With Katie Zaccardi
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40:05In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with self care and wellness coach Katie Zaccardi about managing mental health in the music industry.Learn more about Katie: http://katiezaccardi.com/music/By Aaron Davison
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Producer James Rim (Justin Bieber, Frank Ocean, P. Diddy, Jaden Smith)
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32:19James Rim is a producer who has worked with clients including Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, Kobe Bryant, Raury, Dev Hynes, Chloe & Halle, SZA, Meek Mill, YG, DJ Mustard, Ciara, Jill Scott, Jamie Foxx, Tyler the Creator, Frank Ocean, Aloe Blacc, Tricky Stewart, Akon, LMFAO, Brandy, Ray J, Justin Bieber, Christina Milian, The Dream, P. Diddy, Heavy D, a…
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The Five Pillars Of Instagram Marketing With Elina Segall
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45:25In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron chats with LA based Elina Segall about social media marketing and the "Five Pillars Of Instagram Marketing". Learn how to build a community of fans of your music on Instagram in this episode.By Aaron Davison
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Aaron from https://www.htlympremium.com/ speaks with TV composer Eddie Grey about discipline, staying motivated, meditation, choosing to remain positive, work/life balance, team building in the music industry and much more.By Aaron Davison
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In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with guitarist Josh Smith about his music career, life on the road, touring with BB King, his friendship with Joe Bonamassa and much more.By Aaron Davison
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