Part Time Muso

"A fitting heir to the bush troubadours of past" is how todays guest has been described.We're joined today by Australian singer/songwriter Luke O'Shea.Luke has recorded and released Eight celebrated albums, and has won 13 Golden guitars.On todays episode we discuss how traveling started Luke's entry into the music scene, his approach to songwriting, how teaching has helped shape his understanding and knowledge to write songs that challenge and encourage self education and his mantra of "Maximum Joy".https://www.lukeoshea.com/

On Todays episode we are joined by 8 time Golden Guitar winner, Australian Country music artist Travis Collins.Travis first visited Tamworth CMF at age 11, before going on to win Toyota Starmaker at age 19 and releasing his debut album.In this episode we discuss his approach to songwriting, live performance, his response to winning star maker and now a simple live stream turned a community of music lovers into a family.

On todays episode we're joined by Australian singer/songwriter, Sinead BurgessSinead grew up in the northern suburbs of brisbane, and pled around country music clubs and festivals before recording and releasing her 5 track Ep “You Get Me'.Sinead has gone on to release a bunch of singles as well as her 2018 Album, Damaged Goods.Sinead made the move to and was based in Nashville for a number of years, and recently returned to Australia.On todays episode we reminisce on old time in Tamworth, reflect on bumping into each other on the other side of the world, and chat all things music.

We're back after an extended break and back for a 2nd season..!On today's episode we're joined by Singer/Songwriter Brooke Schubert.Brooke began her career quite young, when she got the opportunity to perform on the main stage at the Gympie Music Muster.Since then she has gone on to build a large following and perform onstage with artists like Keith Urban.So enjoy the first episode of season 2 of Part Time Muso.

Today we're  joined by Caitlyn Shadbolt.Caitlyn is an Australian singer/songwriter from Gympie Qld who rose to fame after appearing on Australia's ‘X Factor' and placing 5th overall.Caitlyn went on to secure a record deal with ABC Music and released her debut album ‘Songs on my sleeve' in May 2017. Caitlyn was recognised for her achievements by winning the CMC Award for Best New Artist, along with a nomination for Female Artist of the Year.On this episode we chat about her catapult into the music industry, being dubbed the ‘bogan Taylor swift', and some of the challenges with being a female in the music industry.

Joining us on today's episode is Melbourne based musician, Jason Vorherr.Jason is a singer/songwriter and session musician and works regularly as the bass player in the Daryl Braithwaite touring band.Join us as we discuss Jason's entry to music, his approach to writing/recording and playing and how the covid pandemic affected his work while at the same time maintaining a positive outlook on what to be grateful for in life.It was great to sit down and chat with Jason, enjoy the episode!

On todays episode, we chat with Nashville based artist, Jer Gregg.Born in Indiana and growing up in a log cabin, Jer was born into country music before making the move to Nashville, TN to pursue his music career. Jer has been working as a regular gigging musician both in Nashville and across the US as a singer/songwriter, front-man and as a session musician for artists like Jay Allen.Join me as we discuss his early introduction to music, his efforts to secure a long term residency at a popular club in Nashville and his hilarious first exposure to Australia.We also chat about a man named Don Caskey, and a link to his Gofund me page can be found below.*Explicit language is used throughout this episode*https://www.gofundme.com/f/don-caskeys-celebration-of-light-and-life?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

On today's episode, I chat with Melbourne based artist Lloyd Spiegel.Lloyd is a professional touring artist of over 30 years, and has won a myriad of awards including  Best Artist and Best Album at the Australian Blues Awards and being named as one of Australian Guitar Magazine's Top 50 Australian guitarists of all time.Join me, as we discuss his early entry into music via local blues clubs, his unique partnership with Cole Clark guitars and his approach to writing, recording, the music industry as a whole and the importance of ‘Selling Popcorn'.

On Todays show, we're going international!We have joining us, all the way from Nashville Tennessee, Guitarist, Studio Musician, Songwriter and producer Alex Tomlins.Alex holds a Bachelor of Music Majoring in performance from QUT in Brisbane Australia, where we met in 2009.As a guitarist for hire, Alex works in both studio and live performance and has played for a range of Artists across a range of genres and settings including Jackson Capps, Codie Prevost and Australias own Dozzi to name a few.Alex has also worked on originals projects, working as Co-writer, lead guitarist and backing vocalist for Australian Country bands 'We The Ghosts' and “Brigginshaw” before he relocated to Nashville Tennessee in 2018.

On today's episode, we chat with Nundle based singer/songwriter Brendan Nawrocki Join me as we discuss his approach to songwriting and recording, share stories of old experiences and jump back to his brilliant promotion of himself and young artists at the Tamworth CMF in 2009.

On todays episode, I chat with Blue Mountains Singer/Songwriter Phil Davidson about all things music and life.We discuss his entry to the music industry, record contracts, gigging and recording his latest album in Nashville, TN.Join me as we unpack his approach to songwriting, recording and live performance, and make sure you stick around after to hear the title track of his 2019 Album "Out of the Dark" at the end of todays episode.www.phildavidson.org

Today, I sit down with my friend Sonic Edwards.Sonic is a Full Time Professional Musician, a teacher, a writer, collaborator, business owner and a Husband and Father.Join me as I dive into the processes he uses to juggle his occupations and family, and learn some good tips and tricks.

Welcome to Part Time Muso, an all new podcast interviewing musicians on their processes for writing, practising, performing and life in general!