Magic Mushroom Hour w/Omega Songs that make you want to pick up a guitar Episode 2369A

Magic Mushroom Hour w/Omega Songs that make you want to pick up a guitar Episode 2369A

From Magic Mushroom Hour with Omega by mrheld

July 16, 2026 · 2h 0m · Episode 2253

About this episode

The episode features a selection of iconic guitar-driven songs from various legendary artists.

📻 Tonight, the frequencies belong to the guitar players... the dreamers... and the musical explorers. We begin with the unmistakable sound of Jeff Lynne and the hit machine known as Electric Light Orchestra, before opening another doorway through sound with one of the most imaginative recordings ever committed to vinyl — John Lennon's "I Am the Walrus." From there we move to my favorite Rush song of all time, "Tom Sawyer," before beginning the first of many visits with the Allman Brothers Band throughout tonight's transmission. An immortal classic from Pink Floyd follows, before we head south for some Texas blues with Stevie Ray Vaughan, then into the magic fingers of Alvin Lee and Ten Years After, where speed and soul comfortably shared the same stage. The Southern journey continues with Warren Haynes, Asheville's own, and the mighty Gov't Mule, before settling into a special mini-set featuring the incomparable brothers Duane and Gregg Allman. We'll revisit another Floyd masterpiece, complete with one of those unforgettable guitar solos that seem to suspend time itself. Then it's time to climb aboard the Magic Carpet with John Kay and Steppenwolf, before opening another doorway…

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Host: Omega

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Organizations: Electric Light Orchestra, Allman Brothers Band, Ten Years After, Gov't Mule, Steppenwolf, The Doors, Liverpool, Deep Purple

Books & works: I Am the Walrus, Tom Sawyer, Pink Floyd

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