What would you get if you crossed a beastly trumpet player with Tony Robbins and then stuck them in the Tour de France?
You'd get my guest for this episode, Vinnie Ciesielski.
Since the mid-90s, Vinnie has been one of the most in-demand session players in Nashville having well over 5000 sessions under his belt. He’s played all types of music and toured and recorded with the legends of the past and the giants of the future. But what makes Vinnie so special is not his blistering high chops, it’s his awesome approach to life and his ability to overcome adversity.
Check out what Vinnie has to say about the state of the Nashville music scene, why the music industry needs to become more creative in COVID times, the skill sets that you need to be a successful session player, musical influences, some of his favorite Nashville horn players, playing with The Loudhorns, how and why he lost almost 100 pounds, his advise to anyone trying to lose weight, how he started being awesome, and at the 40-minute mark, Vinnie shares what is perhaps one of the most awesome and inspiring stories that you will ever hear.
So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!
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