Episode 81. Making Memories

Fresh off RUSHFest Canada, the phone hasn’t stopped ringing—and today it’s ringing for David Barrett. One of Canada’s premier progressive rock guitarists, David’s career threads directly through the Rush universe: mentored by Alex Lifeson, produced by Terry Brown, countless sessions with Rich Chycki, and collaborations with everyone from Platinum Blonde to Jacob Moon to Crown Lands and more.

• Join Chaz N Schatz as we pull David out of the Haggis Shack and dive deep into:
• His first time falling for Rush back in the ‘70s, and why A Farewell to Kings changed everything.
• Playing 2112 at Massey Hall on Alex’s own guitars (!).
• Hanging at the Lifeson family “Pink Palace” and jamming in Al’s basement.
• Studio lessons from Terry Brown, Rich Chycki, and Alan Parsons.
• His decades of guitar work: from sitar versions of “Tears,” to prog-epics with Crown Lands, to acoustic shows mixing Chet Atkins, John Williams, and Rush.
• Stories of friendship, mentorship, and the sometimes-brutal honesty of Big Al’s feedback.

It’s equal parts backstage pass, guitar masterclass, and hang with a guy who’s been in the thick of Toronto’s prog scene for decades.

THIS WEEK’S SONG

The Wheel spins us into Making Memories from 1975's Fly By Night. A perfect fit for this episode, looking back at the connections, riffs, and friendships that have made David Barrett’s journey unforgettable.

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