Salty Dog Blues N Roots is a weekly 2 hour podcast/radio broadcast featuring the best Australian and world blues, roots and alternate country - since April 2005. Produced by Salty Dog in Melbourne, Australia and broadcast on syndication.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded May and released July 2023. Rare in-depth Salty interview with the Australian guitar blues legend and BMV Hall of Famer PHIL MANNING. We lead off with the top CHAIN single from 1971 'Black and Blue' then talk with Phil about growing up in Tasmania, the bands, the music and surviving the industry. Bookend with a track from 2023 - "Heart Starts Thumping". For over 50 years at the top in the Australian blues scene. A must listen.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded and released May 2023. Salty talks with Jesse Dayton about the forthcoming release "Death Wish Blues", a joint effort with Samantha Fish. Jesse (a Texan outlaw country, punk, blues and country legend) talks about working with Samantha, songwriting and bringing a new take on the blues together. The album is a killer, and we showcase a few pre-release tracks throughout. "Death Wish Blues" will be released mid May, and we're hoping to see the pair in Australia soon with their full band.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded and released March 2023. Salty talks with International Blues Challenge winner (2023 solo/duo) Frank Sultana - an Australian representing the Sydney Blues Society. Salty Dog Blues n Roots podcast is a platform that features interviews with emerging and established blues artists. Listeners hear about their creative processes, influences, and experiences, which provide insights into the blues and roots music scenes in Australia and beyond.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded April 2007 and released as stand alone interview 18 January 2023. Salty talks with Renée over 90 minutes about her career, singing, the music industry, reception in the USA, Support Act, Paul Kelly and more. An in-depth and personal interview with Australia's undisputed Queen of Soul. RIP 11 September 1953 - 17 January 2023
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded November 2012, released 01 June 2016 and again 3 June 2022 as standalone interview podcast. RIP to the masterful Kelly Joe Phelps, passed 31 May 2022 age 62 years. In honour I am releasing this interview recorded with Kelly Joe nearly ten years ago. I recorded this interview at the Caravan Music Club in Melbourne Australia in early November 2012. Soon after Kelly Joe developed a problem with the ulnar nerve in his hand and decided to rest from performing or recording. An in-depth look at his influences, writing, poetry and spirituality. Select music throughout.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 16 September 2021, released 11 October 2021 as standalone interview podcast. Australia's 'Hendrix of the keyboards' has released a fabulous live in-studio album, complete with the full band, powerhouse horn section and top class women taking it to another level. We talk with Lachy about the recording, the band and planned tours with Pink Floyd in 2022. WOW! this album is just fabulous. Grab a listen ... Dawg certified, for sure! More: www.lachydoley.com
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded late 2020, released 28 January 2021 as standalone interview podcast. Dustin Arbuckle rose to fame as the singer and harp player with Alligator recording artists Moreland and Arbuckle. Now Dustin fronts his own band 'The Damnations' and Salty talks with Dustin about the new venture and latest album 'My Getaway'. Hailing from Wichita Kansas, we hear the stories of the mid-west and Texas, and the fabulous musical pedigree that makes up the new band. Dawg certified, for sure! Sample cuts throughout. 320 kbps. More: www.dustinarbuckledamnations.com
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 13 November 2020, released 23 November 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Two great Australian artists come together to record some new blues in the old traditions. Raw, analogue and in the moment. Josh Teskey and Ash Grunwald are giants in their own right, and together bring it right on home. How will this recording influence their future work? We track this and more... grab a listen. Sample cuts throughout. 320 kbps. More: joshteskeyandashgrunwald.com
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 21 October 2020, released 2 November 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the great Australian guitarist Jimi Hocking (Streaming Jets, Angels, Blues Machine) about everything Jimi - and his new release with the fabulous Blues Roulette. Sample cuts from the album throughout - and how did he get that name 'Jimi The Human'?
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 26 August 2020, released 18 September 2020 as standalone interview podcast. "Sometimes people leave without saying goodbye" That's 'ghosting' - the title of Van Walker's fabulous new album. After a hiatus getting to deal with his demons, Van has emerged with a work of substance and power. Blues is poetry, indeed. Dawg certified! Enjoy! 320 kbps
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 19 May 2020, released 9 June 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Salty and Joey Vincent (Joe Camilleri) take time out for a long fireside chat. Joey's new chart topping Bakelite Radio release "Rosary of Tears" is the focus, but we cover everything from the Black Sorrows, living in the pandemic to the reason why musicians never give up their muse. Some choice cuts throughout. Enjoy! 320 kbps
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 19 May 2020, released 9 June 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Salty and Joey Vincent (Joe Camilleri) take time out for a long fireside chat. Joey's new chart topping Bakelite Radio release "Rosary of Tears" is the focus, but we cover everything from the Black Sorrows, living in the pandemic to the reason why musicians never give up their muse. Some choice cuts throughout. Enjoy! 320 kbps
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 26 February 2020, released 29 April 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the fabulous Jimmie Vaughan about his new album 'Baby Please Come Home' and all things Texas blues, Stratocaster's, Fabulous Thunderbirds and some family music history. Recorded just before the planned visit to Byron Bay's Bluesfest 2020, which was cancelled due to the CV19 pandemic. Great stories and music throughout. Enjoy! 320 kbps
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 01 December 2019, released 18 December 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Australia's famed guitar wizard and blues ambassador Geoff Achison. Geoff talks 20 years performing in the UK with the UK souldiggers and the background to the latest album. We also discuss the famed Boxing Day Blues at Melbourne's Corner Hotel, and what it means to salute the memory of the great Chris Wilson, his boxing day partner for many years. Essential listening, and great tracks throughout. 320kbps
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 01 December 2019, released 18 December 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Australia's famed guitar wizard and blues ambassador Geoff Achison. Geoff talks 20 years performing in the UK with the UK souldiggers and the background to the latest album. We also discuss the famed Boxing Day Blues at Melbourne's Corner Hotel, and what it means to salute the memory of the great Chris Wilson, his boxing day partner for many years. Essential listening, and great tracks throughout. 320kbps
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 22 August 2019, released 17 September 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Ash Grunwald - roots, blues, crossover master from Australia. After sold out shows on three continents, Ash took five years out to reignite the passion. A fascinating journey and a fabulous new album 'Mojo'. More https://ashgrunwald.com ... and check out Ash's podcast 'Soulful Conversations' on your favourite pod catcher.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 22 August 2019, released 17 September 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Ash Grunwald - roots, blues, crossover master from Australia. After sold out shows on three continents, Ash took five years out to reignite the passion. A fascinating journey and a fabulous new album 'Mojo'. More https://ashgrunwald.com ... and check out Ash's podcast 'Soulful Conversations' on your favourite pod catcher.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 7 August 2019, released 11 August 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Milan Milutinovic - songwriter, guitar and vox for The New Savages out of Melbourne Australia. We cover the new release 'Seventh Son', roots in the Mississippi delta, touring and the spiritual base of the blues. Trance and drone! This is the goods tone hounds. More https://thenewsavages.com
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 7 August 2019, released 11 August 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Milan Milutinovic - songwriter, guitar and vox for The New Savages out of Melbourne Australia. We cover the new release 'Seventh Son', roots in the Mississippi delta, touring and the spiritual base of the blues. Trance and drone! This is the goods tone hounds. More https://thenewsavages.com
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 17 July 2019, released 20 July 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Ben Wicks the founder and driving force behind the great 'Blues Roulette'. Ben talks about the Roulette's origins and where it's headed, and the fabulous new EP 'Kings And Queens'. Choice cuts throughout. Dig it tone hounds! More: https://www.facebook.com/Bluesroulette/
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 17 July 2019, released 20 July 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Ben Wicks the founder and driving force behind the great 'Blues Roulette'. Ben talks about the Roulette's origins and where it's headed, and the fabulous new EP 'Kings And Queens'. Choice cuts throughout. Dig it tone hounds! More: https://www.facebook.com/Bluesroulette/
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 07 February 2019, released 13 April 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the fabulous Samantha Fish on the eve of her first visit to Australia and performances at Byron Bay's Bluesfest. At the age of thirty, Samantha has bent traditional boundaries to rise as a master guitarist, singer songwriter, band leader and label/record producer. Samantha talks of her early days, songwriting on the road and what it's like to succeed in C21 music industry. Fabulous! www.samanthafish.com for details.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 07 February 2019, released 13 April 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the fabulous Samantha Fish on the eve of her first visit to Australia and performances at Byron Bay's Bluesfest. At the age of thirty, Samantha has bent traditional boundaries to rise as a master guitarist, singer songwriter, band leader and label/record producer. Samantha talks of her early days, songwriting on the road and what it's like to succeed in C21 music industry. Fabulous! www.samanthafish.com for details.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 10 October 2018, released 21 January 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Rebecca Lovell from Larkin Poe. Great great great grand daughters of poet Edgar Allan Poe, Rebecca and Megan have burst onto the international roots scene with their brilliant take on old school blues mixed with C21 vox, style and musicianship. For Australian fans they will be at Bluesfest Easter 2019 with shows in Melb and Sydney. www.larkinpoe.com for details.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 10 October 2018, released 21 January 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Rebecca Lovell from Larkin Poe. Great great great grand daughters of poet Edgar Allan Poe, Rebecca and Megan have burst onto the international roots scene with their brilliant take on old school blues mixed with C21 vox, style and musicianship. For Australian fans they will be at Bluesfest Easter 2019 with shows in Melb and Sydney. www.larkinpoe.com for details.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 20 July 2018, released 25 August 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with fantastic blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Matty T Wall. We hear about the influence of 'metal' on Matty over the years, when the blues struck him down and the joy of working with no effects pedals! Tracks from the latest 'Sidewinder' album throughout. Yep, dig it tone hounds. www.mattytwall.com
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 20 July 2018, released 25 August 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with fantastic blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Matty T Wall. We hear about the influence of 'metal' on Matty over the years, when the blues struck him down and the joy of working with no effects pedals! Tracks from the latest 'Sidewinder' album throughout. Yep, dig it tone hounds. www.mattytwall.com
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 22 June 2018, released 12 July 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Lloyd Spiegel about the new album 'Backroads'. Hear about the writing and recording process, and taking the new material on the road to sold out clubs and rooms. And what is Lloyd's secret passion? We divulge all. Great music throughout. www.lloydspiegel.com for more info.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 22 June 2018, released 12 July 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Lloyd Spiegel about the new album 'Backroads'. Hear about the writing and recording process, and taking the new material on the road to sold out clubs and rooms. And what is Lloyd's secret passion? We divulge all. Great music throughout. www.lloydspiegel.com for more info.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 5 June 2018, released 19 June 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Justin Yap and Nardia Rose out on the streets of Melbourne on a fresh winters morning. We celebrate the release of the latest album 'Live in Newcastle', influences on the band, winning blues awards, and what it takes to keep independent music alive in the digital age. Wonderful music from JYB throughout. Mighty fine tone hounds. www.justinyapband.com for more info.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 5 June 2018, released 19 June 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Justin Yap and Nardia Rose out on the streets of Melbourne on a fresh winters morning. We celebrate the release of the latest album 'Live in Newcastle', influences on the band, winning blues awards, and what it takes to keep independent music alive in the digital age. Wonderful music from JYB throughout. Mighty fine tone hounds. www.justinyapband.com for more info.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 10 April 2018, released 2 May 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with fabulous, world renowned Australian slide guitarist Dave Hole. With Dave's 'Goin' Back Down' being his first new release in ten years, we explore the new songs, production and what makes his guitar cut that groove so nice! First non American on Alligator records out of Chicago, so you know this is the real deal tone hounds. Australian tour during May 2018, www.davehole.com for details.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 10 April 2018, released 2 May 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with fabulous, world renowned Australian slide guitarist Dave Hole. With Dave's 'Goin' Back Down' being his first new release in ten years, we explore the new songs, production and what makes his guitar cut that groove so nice! First non American on Alligator records out of Chicago, so you know this is the real deal tone hounds. Australian tour during May 2018, www.davehole.com for details.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 23 January 2017, released 14 March 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Skip Taylor, Manager and Producer with Canned Heat. We talk about Canned Heat's Australian tour in March 2018, major city dates and finishing with two days at Byron Bay Bluesfest at Easter. Skip talks about the early days, band changes and of course Woodstock. Blues royalty tone hounds!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 23 January 2017, released 14 March 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Skip Taylor, Manager and Producer with Canned Heat. We talk about Canned Heat's Australian tour in March 2018, major city dates and finishing with two days at Byron Bay Bluesfest at Easter. Skip talks about the early days, band changes and of course Woodstock. Blues royalty tone hounds!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 20 November 2017, released 19 February 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Grammy and BMA award winner Joe Louis Walker on the eve of his Easter 2018 shows at Byron Bay Bluesfest. JLW covers his early time in Mississippi, rooming with Mike Bloomfield, gospel and the blues. With a degree in music and English, over 25 albums and a master in the blues, you know this is the real deal.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 20 November 2017, released 19 February 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Grammy and BMA award winner Joe Louis Walker on the eve of his Easter 2018 shows at Byron Bay Bluesfest. JLW covers his early time in Mississippi, rooming with Mike Bloomfield, gospel and the blues. With a degree in music and English, over 25 albums and a master in the blues, you know this is the real deal.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 11 August 2016, released 28 October 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Came across the music of Kris Morris and was instantly struck by the authentic quality of his writing and playing. We talk here with Kris about his album 'Ruins' recorded with Kasey Chambers, his writing and playing. It's some of the best original blues / roots material I've heard in a long time. Take a listen, he is a great talent. Dawg certified!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 11 August 2016, released 28 October 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Came across the music of Kris Morris and was instantly struck by the authentic quality of his writing and playing. We talk here with Kris about his album 'Ruins' recorded with Kasey Chambers, his writing and playing. It's some of the best original blues / roots material I've heard in a long time. Take a listen, he is a great talent. Dawg certified!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 31 July 2016, released 27 August 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Interview with the fabulous Hammond player, singer and songwriter Lachy Doley. Doley is regarded as the 'Hendrix' of the keys, but he's better than that! We talk about recording, touring, writing and what gets his energy into high octane. Jimmy Barnes, Joe Bonamassa and Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) want him, and so will you. Heading for the big time!!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 31 July 2016, released 27 August 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Interview with the fabulous Hammond player, singer and songwriter Lachy Doley. Doley is regarded as the 'Hendrix' of the keys, but he's better than that! We talk about recording, touring, writing and what gets his energy into high octane. Jimmy Barnes, Joe Bonamassa and Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) want him, and so will you. Heading for the big time!!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 13 June 2016, released 16 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Great interview with Tracy McNeil, singer songwriter with the renowned Alt country / Americana band Tracy McNeil and the Good Life. We talk about the new album 'THIEVES' and her experiences in Canada and Australia getting the material together. With Dan Parsons and Luke Sinclair (Raised By Eagles) on either side, Tracy has delivered another searing statement from the heartland. Launch Bella Union Melbourne 25th June, CD out 1 July. This is a cut above, and Dawg certified!!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 13 June 2016, released 16 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Great interview with Tracy McNeil, singer songwriter with the renowned Alt country / Americana band Tracy McNeil and the Good Life. We talk about the new album 'THIEVES' and her experiences in Canada and Australia getting the material together. With Dan Parsons and Luke Sinclair (Raised By Eagles) on either side, Tracy has delivered another searing statement from the heartland. Launch Bella Union Melbourne 25th June, CD out 1 July. This is a cut above, and Dawg certified!!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded November 2012, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. I recorded this interview at the Caravan Music Club in Melbourne Australia in early November 2012. Soon after Kelly Joe developed a problem with the ulnar nerve in his hand and decided to rest from performing or recording. An in-depth look at his influences, writing, poetry and spirituality.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded November 2012, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. I recorded this interview at the Caravan Music Club in Melbourne Australia in early November 2012. Soon after Kelly Joe developed a problem with the ulnar nerve in his hand and decided to rest from performing or recording. An in-depth look at his influences, writing, poetry and spirituality.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded February 2016, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Mike Elrington, great Australian songwriter, singer and guitarist at the Bruthen Blues Fest where Mike was the feature act. Mike takes us through his new album 'Two Lucky Stars' and his experiences on the road as a hard travelling independent musician. Excellent stuff!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded July 2015, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with great Sydney based roots singer, songwriter and musician Jack Derwin. Had this one on hold until the new album BENT was out, and we sample this material throughout. Jack explains how his rural upbringing and other influences shaped the sounds you hear today. Covers a lot of territory tone hounds, so grab a listen!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded February 2016, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Mike Elrington, great Australian songwriter, singer and guitarist at the Bruthen Blues Fest where Mike was the feature act. Mike takes us through his new album 'Two Lucky Stars' and his experiences on the road as a hard travelling independent musician. Excellent stuff!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded July 2015, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with great Sydney based roots singer, songwriter and musician Jack Derwin. Had this one on hold until the new album BENT was out, and we sample this material throughout. Jack explains how his rural upbringing and other influences shaped the sounds you hear today. Covers a lot of territory tone hounds, so grab a listen!
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 19 July 2015, released 26 February 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Australian roots / alt country singer-songwriter Jed Rowe about his fine album ‘The Last Day Of Winter’. We cover stories about the writing and recording process with producer Jeff Lang, and delve into everyday conflicts that inspire these great songs. Great music sampled throughout.
Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 19 July 2015, released 26 February 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Australian roots / alt country singer-songwriter Jed Rowe about his fine album ‘The Last Day Of Winter’. We cover stories about the writing and recording process with producer Jeff Lang, and delve into everyday conflicts that inspire these great songs. Great music sampled throughout.
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