All Mixed Up – Songs For Ireland Plus New Music From Mark Knopfler, James Mastro

This morning on All Mixed Up, we celebrate Ireland, and we have brand new music from Mark Knopfler, James Mastro and more.

Opening Theme - "Signe" by Eric Clapton

Saint Dominic's Preview - Van Morrison
When the Stars Go Blue - Corrs w/ Bono
Wagon Wheel/Tim Maloney's Reel - Celtic Spirit

Veronica Said - Benmont Tench
Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys
Rose Tattoo - Dropkick Murphys w/ Bruce Springsteen

Ahead of the Game - Mark Knopfler
War of Man - Neil Young
Always Come Home - Deni Bonet
Something Wild - Maia Sharp
The Sky Doesn't Look Right - Kennedys
Fisherman's Blues - Waterboys
Ship of Fools - World Party
Rocky Road To Dublin - Chieftains w/ the Rolling Stones
Mr. Soul Satisfaction - Weeklings

St. Patrick's Day - John Waite
New York - U2

Right Words, Wrong Song - James Mastro
Crumblin' Down - John Mellencamp
You Wreck Me - Tom Petty
Angry - Rolling Stones
I Know How To Party - Billy Hector Band
Celtic Heartbeat - Van Morrison and Mark Knopfler
Ireland - Greg Trooper
I'm Not Alright - Shinedown
The Galway Girl - Steve Earle

Legendary - Bon Jovi
One Guitar - Willie Nile
Look Into It - Bill Lloyd

The Toast - Adam Ezra Group
Whiskey In the Jar - Thin Lizzy
The Whole of the Moon - Waterboys
Song For Ireland - Mary Black

Closing Theme - "Take Five" by the Dave Brubeck Quartet

Thanks for listening this morning.

MORE ALL MIXED UP - Interviews and Playlists

There is so much music out there to listen to. Decades of Rock featuring big drums and monster guitar riffs. It’s overwhelming to think of your favorite parts from songs. But I recently wanted to take a look at the guitar solo. And I was able to do that on My First Call Last Call feature. We’ll take a look at 5 Guitar Solos New Jersey Thinks are Great!

I have a feature on my show called First Call Last Call where I post a question of the day to the DHA Facebook page on weekdays at about 4 pm. Then at 5 pm, based on listeners' responses, I put together a block of music for the ride home. It’s always a lot of fun to hear people’s opinions and read their answers to the questions.

So what makes a good guitar solo? Well, that’s kind of subjective. Maybe you’re a fan of technique and difficulty. Then there’s some who prefer something a little less busy, more melodic, and simple.

I think as long as it’s something that propels the song forward it could work. But it also needs to be built. There should be a flow to it where it starts mild and then builds and crescendos to the climax! That’s a solo that stands out and becomes memorable. Again, not necessarily with the most difficult playing, but following that pattern can help.

It's also always a lot of fun to see a solo played live. When the guitarist hits it note for note just like on the album, you can get goosebumps in the venue at your favorite guitar lick.

A guitar solo isn’t always so easy to come up with, but when done well, it could even help make a song. With that being said, let’s take a look at 5 guitar solos New Jersey Thinks Are Great!

Hendrix knows how to build a solo. From laid back and playful to a huge climax, it's just amazing!

Slash is no stranger to amazing solos.  The end of this song is almost comical, it's like a showcase for how to expertly play guitar!

Another one that is all about the build.  Metallica's first part in the trilogy of songs, Kirk Hammett custom builds this until there's nowhere else to go.  I get worn out just hearing it.  In a good way.

Tom Morello and Rage.  Such an awesome and unique sound.  And this one is such an underrated solo from a true master!  How does a guitar make those sounds?

In this showcase of Sammy Hagar's vocal ability, EVH really shines as well.  It's a masterful solo!