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🗓️ 15 July 2025
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In episode 176 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I talk with Roger and Tony Langdon, founders of The Heart of Rock and Roll—America’s #1 Huey Lewis tribute band. We dive into what it takes to run a high-level tribute act, including building a band, nailing the sound, preparing for gigs, and delivering a polished live show.
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0:00.0 | In episode 176 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I talk with the founders of America's number one |
0:07.0 | Huey Lewis tribute band about what it takes to run a pro-level live act. Greetings, guitar engineers. Welcome to the guitar music theory podcast. I'm your host, |
0:30.4 | Desi Cerna, author of fretboard theory and guitar theory for dummies. This is the podcast |
0:35.7 | that helps you learn guitar while you're on the go, so you |
0:38.8 | can understand the fretboard and become a better player. I discuss various topics. Today, in episode |
0:44.6 | 176, I'm joined by lead singer Roger Langdon and his brother Tony, the founders of the Heart of |
0:51.4 | Rock and Roll, a Huey Lewis in the News tribute band that started |
0:54.7 | in Southern California over a decade ago. We talk about how the band got started, what goes |
1:00.4 | into creating an authentic tribute act, how they recruit and prepare musicians, and what it takes |
1:06.2 | to deliver a polished professional show. You'll also hear gig stories and get practical advice |
1:12.2 | for musicians looking to play live or build their own act. And if you're in the area, come see us |
1:17.8 | live. I'll be performing with the Heart of Rock and Roll on Saturday, August 30th at the Fulton |
1:23.1 | County Fair in Wausian, Ohio. The show is at 7.30 p.m. on the South Stage and is free with fair admission. |
1:31.2 | Before we get to the interview, what do you specifically need to do to become a better |
1:35.6 | guitar player? |
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1:42.8 | Based on your answer, I'll send you custom |
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1:56.0 | I'll give you a clear, structured plan to follow so you're no longer spinning your wheels or get pulled |
2:01.5 | in different directions. You'll start making real progress and enjoying your playing more. |
2:07.1 | Enroll in your free video course now at Guitarmucetory.com, you can click on the link in the |
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