The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Josh Beagley.  Josh is an iconic Australian artist, producer, DJ and guitarist with a long and storied history creating Australian funk, dance boogie and pop with bands like SWOOP, Confection, Professor Groove & The Booty Affair and Coastal Elite, to name a few... This conversation was recorded 06/09/2022.  https://www.personalbestrecords.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joshuabeagley https://www.instagram.com/confection_boogie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

My guest today is Marcel Yamounni. Marcel is a guitarist, bass player, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer from Melbourne. He has a new album out called "Essential Arteries" which he he wrote, recorded and producer during the Melbourne lockdowns. And i gotta say its pretty bloody awesome. He's world class, man. I have been a fan of Marcel's music for quiet awhile and we have also been talking over social media too so it was cool to hang out and chat. This is episode 131 and i hope you enjoy my conversation with Marcel Yammouni. This conversation was recorded 24/01/2022.  https://marcelyammouni.net/ https://www.instagram.com/captainvibe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

My guest today is Nicky Bomba. Nicky is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, band leader and He has been a blazing creative spark in Australian music for decades. Drummer in the John Butler Trio on classic albums Sunrise Over Sea, April Uprising and Flesh & Blood; the driving force behind Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Bomba and Bustmento. He wears many hats. And he has a new album out called Food and Shelter which for me personally, helped me get through a bit of a dark cloud at end of 2021 and so it was really great to sit down and chat with him. This is episode 130, and i hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr Nicky Bomba... This conversation was recorded 20/02/2022. For more info on Nicky, check the link below. https://linktr.ee/nickybomba   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Christian Lauofo, aka A2 - The Brown Wunda. A2 is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and audio engineer. He has a brand new podcast called Wundaland Podcast and a new album coming out soon. This is TGLP Ep 129 and i hope you enjoy my conversation with A2 - The Brown Wunda. This conversation was recorded 19/01/2022. For more info on A2, check out linktr.ee/thebrownwunda   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

Thank you for tuning into The Gig Life Podcast in 2021.  But what about 2022...

Kathleen Halloran is a guitarist from Melbourne Australia. She's a rare talent with a soul, feel, attitude, and work ethic way beyond her years. Currently playing with Kate Ceberano, she has her own trio which includes my past guest Darryn Farrugia and she's also all over the theatre show vibe currently depping on Moulin Rogue. She is certainly one to keep and ear and eye out for. This conversation was recorded 30/11/2021.  For more information on Kathleen, check out https://www.kathleenhalloran.com You can also find her on instagram. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

Nina Ferro is a multi award-winning vocalist, songwriter, session and recording artist with a powerful, evocative voice, ridiculous vocal range and captivating stage presence. She has earned an enviable international reputation for her #vocalbadassery! https://www.ninaferro.com https://www.facebook.com/ninaferromusic https://www.instagram.com/officialninaferro For tickets to A Very Big Band Christmas, click here   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Paul Christie. Paul is the bass player for iconic Australian band Mondo Rock. In the 80s, Paul also founder the Australian super group, The Party Boys which, lets say, had a floating membership of musicians with the likes of Kevin Borich, Joe Walsh, Mark Hunter, James Reyne, Swanny, Richard Harvey just to name a few. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr Paul Christie.     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

TGLP Spotlight: Simon Phillips.  TGLP Spotlight Series is where my friends and i sit down and talk about our favourite musicians. Be it local, be it worldwide. Musicians that have influenced us, inspired us, impacted us as musicians ourselves. We talk about their careers, their music, their legacy. This is not a new concept, nor are we changing the game here. We are just hanging out, bouncing stories of each other, sharing information that the others may not have known. But in the process, adding to the legacy of these brilliant musicians. So todays episode is all about legendary British drummer, producer and audio engineer, Simon Phillips. Simon has played and recorded with Pete Townshend, The Who, Judas Priest, Toto, Mike Oldfield, Hiromi, Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Nik Kershaw to name few. Simon has also had a very successful solo career as well as being at the top of his game as an audio engineer. Joining me today to talk about Simon Phillips are 3 outstanding drummers, and friends of mine: Lance Philip, Gordon Rytmeister and Glenn Wilson. We have all chosen a bunch of songs that Simon Phillips has played on, and not necessarily the songs you would expect either. We will listen to parts of those songs and give our take on them. We'll talk about his influence, his sound, his legacy and hopefully do our bit too add to that legacy. So now, ladies and gentleman, its time to turn the TGLP Spotlight onto the great Simon Phillips.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is the mighty Lachy Doley. Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Keys, Lachy Doley is one of the greatest Blues Soul Rock Organ Players in the world today. Lachy's mesmerising and viral live performances on youtube and facebook have been viewed over 20 million times in the last little while. He's played and recorded with the best. Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Barnes, to name just a few and 2022 will see him team up with the legendary Roger Waters for his "This is Not A Drill" Tour. Lachy's got a brand new album out. Studio 301 Sessions. A 14 piece band. Recorded live. Just fantastic. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr Lachy Doley. This conversation was recorded 12/10/2021.    For all things Lachy Doley, please check out: https://www.lachydoley.com     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

I hope you enjoy my conversation with legendary vocalist, Pat Powell.  With a career that spans over four decades and right across the globe, Pat Powell (Patou) is one of Australia's most accomplished vocal talents. He is the artist that everyone wants to work with.  https://patpowell.co/bio https://www.facebook.com/pat.powell.587 This conversation was recorded 6th October 2021.    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

Stevie Cat Jnr is a drummer from Waiuku, New Zealand, who now lives in Melbourne and currently plays with Aussie hip hop legend Seth Sentry. He was one half of Misfits of Science, a hip hop rap duo that that had big success in NZ in the the early 2000s with their hit song Fools Love. Check out "Fools Love" video. Once Stevie moved to Melbourne, he joined up with Kimbra, hit the heights and toured the world. He's also played for Regurgitator, RnBeast Band and Gospel Sundays. This conversation was recorded July 2021.    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Lozz Benson.  Lozz is a drummer, vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist fro Sydney, Australia.  This conversation was recorded July 2021.  For more info on Lozz: Website  Instagram Spotify ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

This is A Few Gig Tales #4. Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, told by the musicians and artists that were there. Sometimes the names will be changed or removed to protect the innocent and guilty. Todays episode features 4 stories. First up, Victor Rounds tells us about a recording session with a jealous recording artist, then Scott Burford recalls meeting Keith Urban's guitarist in a Picton Pub, Phil Ceberano meets the daughter of the King and then Virginia Lillye risks her life to perform for the troops in the middle east. Warning. This episode has some swearing, so listener discretion is advised.     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

This is A Few Gig Tales #3. Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, told by the musicians and artists that were there. Sometimes the names will be changed or removed to protect the innocent and guilty. Todays episode features 3 stories told by Jackie Barnes. The first 2 stories are about some experiences Jackie had in West Africa whilst he was studying at Berkley and the final story is a unique experience at a musical festival in Estonia with The Lachey Doley group. Warning. This episode has some swearing, so listener discretion is advised.   For more info and episode 83 of The Gig Life Podcast featuring Jackie Barnes, visit thegiglifepodcast.com or search in your favourite podcast app.  Also check out Jackie's Instagram -  Facebook -  Website -   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

This is A Few Gig Tales #2. Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, told by the musicians and artists that were there. Sometimes the names will be changed or removed to protect the innocent and guilty. Todays episode features 3 tales. First up is Virginia Lillye with a story about a chance meeting at Frankies Pizza in Sydney. Followed by Tony Azzopardi's tale of a Sydney underworld figure. And finally, Fran Kora tells of a trippy encounter in Amsterdam. Warning. Some of these stories contain adult themes, drug use and some rather bright language, so listener discretion is advised. For more info and past episodes of The Gig Life Podcast featuring Virginia, Tony and Fran, visit thegiglifepodcast.com or search in your favourite podcast app.  Also check out: Kora:  https://www.facebook.com/KoraOfficial Virginia Lillye: https://www.virginialillye.com.au/   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, told by the musicians and artists that were there. Sometimes the names will be changed or removed to protect the innocent and guilty. Todays episode features 3 tales: First up is Phil Ceberano and his story about a talented dancing hero. Followed by Fab Omodei and his story about an interesting experience in a theatre show band pit. And finally, Victor Rounds shares a career highlight involving Paul and Linda McCartney and front lawn chill session. Warning. Some of these stories contain adult themes, so listener discretion is advised. For more info and past episodes of The Gig Life Podcast featuring Phil, Fab and Victor, visit thegiglifepodcast.com or search in your favourite podcast app.      ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Paul Berton. Paul is a guitarist, educator, composer, producer and musical director from Sydney. Leo Sayer, Renee Geyer, John Waters, Jeff Duff and Jimmy Barnes are just a handful of artist that have been lucky enough to have Paul involved in their music. Paul joined Leo Sayer's band in 2005 and is still there today as guitarist and musical director. Paul teaches music and music production at Ultimo TAFE. He has managed and operated recording studios, played on hundreds of TV and radio jingles,  has played in many theatre show bands including Looking through a glass onion, Fame, Rent and Rocky Horror Show as well as been involved in feature films an TV shows. Paul has travelled extensively through the US and Europe as well as India where he has studied the music and history of those places to fill his Musicians Playbook, which now gives him a unique approach to the music he plays today. Ask any anyone that knows Paul, and they'll tell you just how special he is. One of Australia's finest. So have a seat, grab a drink and settle in as i bring you some of the life and times of the great Mr Paul Berton. This conversation was recorded 01/07/2021.   Intro Music - Call The Blues My Best Friend, featuring Victor Rounds on vocal and bass, Con Settineri on drums and Paul Berton on guitar.     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My Guest today is Shauna Jensen. Shauna is a vocalist with an outstanding pedigree. She has an illustrious career and has worked in, not only Australia's live music scene but also the recording industry as well.   Shauna started her career singing in 1970 with a band ‘Purple Vision' who's biggest highlight for Shauna was supporting Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs. In the early 70's Shauna tried her hand at musical theater, being in the original cast of Jesus Christ Superstar.   This led Shauna to studio work. In her role as a studio session singer her voice has been heard on many TV and radio commercials as well as soundtracks for films and TV series.    From this began a successful career singing backing vocals and touring for a couple of decades with Australia's leading Rock Industry professionals, including Jimmy Barnes, Noiseworks, Cold Chisel, Richard Clapton and Doug Parkinson.   She even recorded an album (unreleased) of duets with Hugh Jackman and produced by the late legendary Phil Ramone.    She has appeared on TV as a judge on Network 7's Popstars Live, as a regular panelist on Foxtel's Beauty and The Beast, Featured singer on Foxtel's Studio A, as well as every incarnation of the Midday Show on Nine Network as a soloist.   Shauna recently appeared as one of the 100 judges in Network 7's All Together Now.   In the last decade Shauna has had many sell out cabaret shows in Sydney and is in high demand.   2020 marked Shauna's 50th year as a professional musician.   An incredible singer. Shes a gem and she calls it how she sees it.  Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for the fabulous Shauna Jensen.   This episode was recorded 17/06/2021.     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Dave Longo. Dave is a freelance guitarist , producer, recording and mix engineer. Having spent the last 26 in Sydney performing around town with various pop, funk bands, duo's , jazz ensembles, and studio work, Dave has formed many longstanding musical relationships that kept him working all this time. Carols in the Domain, Australian Idol, Voice Kids Australia, NSW Schools Spectacular, Weird Assembly, The Joe Macri band,  Matt McMahon, Kate Miller Heidke and Bill Risby are just a handful of musical situations that Dave has left his mark on. Back in 2003 Dave joined the great Doug Parkinsons band and had been a mainstay in its various lineups over the years since Dougs intimely passing in March this year. Doug and Dave were also working on a new DP album. Loyalty, integrity and a staunch work ethic are the keys to Dave's longevity. If you hadnt heard of the name, Dave Longo, well you have now. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Mr Dave Longo. This interview was recorded 06/06/2021.   Episode Music. Intro: Gone by Bill Risby from Bassless Claims album. Bill Risby - Piano, David Longo - Guitar, Hamish Stuart - Drums. Recorded and mixed by Stef Nowak. 2020. Outro: Hummingbird. Written by Leon Russell. Doug Parkinson - Vocals, Dave Longo - Guitar and producer, Leon Gaer - Bass, Nic Cecire - Drums, Carol Starkey + Carmel Mesiti + Maureen Longo - Background Vocals, Alex Longo - Guitar. Recorded by Stef Nowak and Dave Longo. Mixed by Dave Longo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Pete Drummond. Pete is a session drummer, composer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Australia. As said in an article by Drumscence magazine: “Pete Drummond is a world-class musician at the top of his game. His relentless pursuit of technical mastery and his deep-rooted musicality have made him one of Australia's top session drummers and soundtrack composers” Pete is also and educator and drum teacher. He's developed a unique drum lesson that aims to revolutionise the way drumming in taught on digital platforms. Pete has played with the best and has performed along side some of his hero's including Virgil Donati and Dave Weckl. In 2006, Todd Hunter asked Pete to join his band Dragon and he's been playing drums, keyboards, singing and songwriting with Dragon ever since, including being inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame. Pete also stays busy on his original projects "Light Beyond Sleep" and his 80s alter ego, “Eirie”. We had a great time making this episode for you. Lots of laughs, lots of music and some great stories. Be sure to listen till the end. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for the one, the only, Mr Pete Drummond. This conversation was recorded 23/02/2021. Intro music: History - Eirie. Outro music: Press Start - Light Beyond Sleep. For more info on Pete: Website Facebook YouTube Instagram   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is Dan Kerby. DK is a session drummer and educator based in Melbourne Australia. Dan currently plays drums for some of Australia's and most iconic acts including Bliss N Eso, 28 Days, Behind Crimson Eyes, Esoterik, and most recently San Diego punk rock legends Unwritten Law. Dan is the owner and operator of one of Melbourne's premium drum schools, DK Drums Academy. He works for Monster! and he also co-hosts a drumming/travel show called Drumlife with his friend Frank Zummo, drummer for Canadian rockers, Sum 41. So lets rip in. In the words of DK. Its go time! Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Mr Dan Kerby. This conversation was recorded 14/02/2021. For more info on DK, check out: dkdrums.com Instagram Facebook YouTube Drumlife -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is Stan Bicknell. Stan is a NZ born drummer who for the past 13 years has based himself out of Melbourne Australia. In this time he has toured and recorded with many artists locally and internationally including 48May, Miami Horror, Tonight Alive, Ecca Vandal, and Kimbra. During his time with Kimbra, Stan played on her acclaimed debut album ‘Vows'. His Motown grooves can be heard on the track ‘Cameo Lover' which won both an Aria and APRA award, as well as playing on her now iconic ‘Sing Sing' sessions on YouTube, clocking up millions of views. Stan has a strong online presence, which in 2018 was noticed by Jared Falk, the owner and creator of Canadian based drum education platform ‘Drumeo'. Jared invited Stan on to Drumeo where he spent two days performing and recording songs and courses based on his ability behind the kit, and his unique single kick technique that has since taken the drumming community by storm. Stan is a frequent performer at drum festivals as well as where he likes to share his unique approach to the drums, and his strong mindset that goes with it. Now based back in Papamoa NZ,  Stan is excited to be back home. Already he's been called in as backup for NZ drum and bass juggernauts, Shapeshifter, as well as kicking off a couple of new projects himself. Stan's a coffee nut, an incredibly gifted musician and just a bloody nice guy.  So here he is, Ladies and gentleman. Its Mr Stan Bicknell. This conversation was recorded 10/02/2021. Intro song: "Hey Zeus" by Stan Bicknell and Josh De La Victoria.  For more on Stan, check out his Instagram. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is James Morrison. James Morrison is, by anybody's standard, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word. Besides the trumpet, this multi-instrumentalist also plays piano, all the brass, saxophones, and double bass. He's toured the world many times over, a true international jazz artist who's also played with some of the greatest jazz musicians to ever live, he's one countless awards, he's a Doctor of music, a professor of music, he has his own music academy, he flies planes, races cars, builds house boats etc etc, Just google him. But did you know he played trumpet in a punk band, played gig whilst almost dying from a venomous spider bite. Do you know why he stands in a certain spot on stage? How he can effortless move from one instrument to another? Does he still practise? These are just a few things we talked about. Some of these things he's never been asked about before. So ladies and gentleman, please take your seat. Im truely honoured to bring you this chat with the master blower, the one and only Mr James Morrison. This conversation was recorded 25/02/2021.     Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is Peter Luscombe. Peter is drummer, musician, producer and musical director from Melbourne, Australia. From Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows, Vika and Linda Bull, Stephen Cummings amongst many others, to the house drummer and MD for long running SBS music quiz show RocKwiz, and of course, Peter is the long time drummer and band member of The Paul Kelly Band.  With Peter, is all about the song first. And it's with this mindset, impeccable time and feel and always great sounding drums, thats kept Peter in demand for all these years.  So ladies and gentleman, leading your left hand, please give it up for Peter Lucky Luscombe. This conversation was recorded 20/01/21.   Intro Music: "Love Letter" - Paul Kelly  Outro Music: "California" - Paul Kelly.   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is Leo Sayer. Leo needs no introduction really, so i'm going to keep this intro brief  so we can rip into the conversation. I'm mean, you know songs. "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing", "When I Need You", "More Than I Can Say", "Thunder in My Heart", and the list goes on. You just gotta google him and you will find everything you need to know about his very impressive career. We are going to talk about the making of some of these songs, working with the best of the best LA studio musicians of the 70s and 80s as well as a bunch of other stuff. Ladies and gentleman, it's with great honour that I bring to you this chat with the one, the only, Mr Leo Sayer. This conversation was recorded 15/01/2021. http://www.leosayer.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tune into Take One Eastside FM 89.7 every Friday from 3pm to hear The Gig Life Podcast. https://eastsidefm.org/takeone/    Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is Stephen Housden. Stephen is regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the world. Well known as guitarist with Little River Band for more that two decades, he has also played and recorded with such music legends as Warren Zevon, Glenn Frey (The Eagles), Dr. John, Christopher Cross, John Entwistle (The Who), Renee Geyer, P.F Sloan, Albert Lee, Steve Cropper, The Seekers, Noel Redding (The Jimi Hendrix Experience) Marcia Hines, John Farnham, The Bushwhackers and many, many others. Born in Bedfordshire, U.K, Stephen was inspired to play the guitar by watching singing-cowboys on television as a child. After moving to Australia at the age of eight he quickly discovered Rock'n'roll and fell under the magic of such lead guitarists as Hank B. Marvin (The Shadows) and Chuck Berry. He formed his first band at High School. Hendrix and jazz great Wes Montgomery became influences as Stephen worked hard on learning as much technique as he could, while also striving to develop his own distinctive style. That style brought him to the attention of some of Australia's most successful recording acts and over the coming years Stephen was highly sought after as a band member and recording session player. In August 1981 Stephen was asked to join one of the world's most successful acts, Little River Band, as their lead guitarist. Since then he has toured the world many times over and and co-written many of their songs Over the years Stephen has conducted music theory and improvisation seminars for guitarists, and written columns for magazines such as Sonics and Australian Musician.  He has also toured schools with his highly successful one-man show The Evolution of Rock Guitar. In the late 90s, Stephen and his family moved to Ireland. Long inspired by Irish music, Stephen now enjoys the opportunity to play with some of Ireland's top musicians as well as writing and recording for his various groups and his solo music. This conversation was recorded 03/01/2021. Intro music: "The Journey" - Stephen Housden / Tony Fossy. Outro music: "All Washed Up" - Stephen Housden / Frank Howson. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tune into Take One Eastside FM 89.7 every Friday from 3pm to hear The Gig Life Podcast. https://eastsidefm.org/takeone/    Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

Hey, welcome to The Gig Life Podcast. Im your host, Stevie Taylor.  This is a short Year in Review episode of the podcast. My take on the year that was.  Thank you for supporting The Gig Life Podcast in 2020.  Stay safe, and i'll catch you in 2021.  I think we're rolling... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tune into Take One Eastside FM 89.7 every Friday from 3pm to hear The Gig Life Podcast. https://eastsidefm.org/takeone/    Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is Calvin Welch. Calvin is a drummer, percussionist, songwriter and performer. He started playing professionally as a 14 year old in his home state of Michigan USA, touring with the who's who of the jazz, funk and soul scene from the 1970s onwards. He moved to LA in the early 1980s where he continued his career as a soul/funk session drummer recording with some of the top producers of that era.  Since moving to Australia in 1988, he has had the opportunity to collaborate with numerous local and international artists including Swoop, professor Groove, Kevin Borich, Michael Wheatley, Bek Jensen, Christine Anu, Carl Orr just to name a few. He also writes, records and tours with his own band, global groovers – Arabesk. Calvin is a great advocate for original Australian music and stays active promoting showcase nights and music sales through his company ihearmusic.com. Able to play almost any genre of music, it is this versatility that ensures Calvin is in demand for live performances and recording sessions. In 2020 Calvin became part of a new children's TV and live performance group 'The Nannas & The Poppas' which airs on ABC for Kids. So ladies and gentleman, please put put your hands together, for the man! Mr Calvin Welch. This conversation was recorded 18/12/2020. Intro music: Front Ear - Arabesk (Arabesk - Front Ear 2007). For more information on Calvin, check out his website calvinwelch.com   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Australian guitar legend, educator and studio owner, Jim Kelly. Jim has firmly established himself as a leading Australian contemporary jazz and blues guitarist, composer and educator whose reputation goes well beyond Australian shores. In 1975 Jim co-formed CROSSFIRE – Australia's most celebrated jazz fusion group. From 1975-87 Jim perfected the rigorous demands of the recording studio and became a highly sought-after session player performing on countless jingles, documentaries, film scores plus pop and jazz artists' albums. Jim also performed and recorded with Australian artists Kerrie Biddell, Renee Geyer, Johnny Farnham, Debbie Byrne, John English, Tommy Emmanuel, Erana Clark, Don Burrows, James Muller and Dale Barlow, to name but a few. The 90's saw a change of lifestyle for Jim with a move to Northern NSW to lecture at Southern Cross University, Lismore where he was Head of Guitar Studies for 17 years.   Jim has since resigned from full-time academia and now runs a recording studio from his home – TONE RANGER STUDIO. He has produced many fine albums and has quickly achieved the reputation of becoming a world-class Producer and Mixing/Mastering engineer.   Jim is a musician dedicated to the art of improvising, composing, performing and teaching and is always searching for new ways to expand his musical horizons. So ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for Mr Jim Kelly. This conversation was recorded 16/12/2020. Intro music: Heaven Scent - Jim Kelly (Ya Gotta Love the Drummers).   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is Casey Burgess.  Casey is a singer/songwriter, dancer, actor and presenter from Sydney. She's easily recognisable as one of the previous member of internationally acclaimed children's show, Hi-5 as well as co-presenter on Girl TV.   Casey also starred in Annie the Musical alongside Anthony Warlow as well as TV roles on Home Away, White Collar Blue and RAKE as well as many others.    You have more than likely seen Casey on a bunch TV commercials or presenting Australia's largest school Story-Dance Festival Wakakirri, fronting girl group The Diamonds or hosting Carols in the Domain.   But have you heard her music? Casey has recently released her debut album Space to Breathe.    In this chat today, Casey and I talk about her career to date, the highs and lows, the trials and tribulations. We talk about her new music, listen to some songs together and she explains her process in making this remarkable album.  So ladies and gentleman, without further adieu, please give a up for the delightful Casey Burgess.    This conversation was recorded 29/10/2020.    For more information on Casey: Instagram Website Facebook Space to Breathe Album  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guests today is Australian drummer Greg Henson and his wife Fizz.  Greg's love of drums and “all things hittable” started at school and he has made his living playing drums and percussion ever since. His first musical was the drum chair in “Jesus Christ, Superstar” in 1972. He has played, amongst others, “Betty Blokkbuster Follies” with Reg Livermore, “Rocky Horror Show”,”Rasputin”,“Hair”, “Big River”, “Tom Waits for No Man” and in concert at the Sydney Opera House with The Beatles White Album.  Other gigs, sessions and tours have been with Baxter Funt, Jon English & the Foster Brothers, Marcia Hines, Doug Parkinson, John Waters and Slim Dusty to name a few. His television credits include The Don Lane Show (with Bryan Ferry), “The Aunty Jack Show” and “Star Search”.    Greg has played with Chuck Berry and Christopher Cross and toured with Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers, Joe Cocker and the Beach Boys.   Fizz Henson, sister of actor and musician John Waters, was born in the UK and worked for many years at Thames Studios including work on The Benny Hill Show amongst others. Upon moving to Australia, Fizz and Greg met on gig once and the rest is history.    Greg and Fizz share many gig stories together which you'll get to hear today as they bounce of each other.  After dinner and a couple of drinks, I just put the recorder in the middle of the table, and off we went.  So let's gets into it. Ladies and gentleman, sit back and enjoy this conversation with Greg and Fizz Henson.    This conversation was recorded 22/10/2020.   Check out Greg's Check Berry story here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III, born December 1 1951, was an American bass player and composer.  Jaco was a member of  Weather Report from 1976 to 1981.   He worked with Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell, Paul Bley and Herbie Hancock amongst others, and recorded albums as a solo artist and band leader.   His bass playing employed funk, lyrical solos, bass chords, and innovative harmonics.   Jaco tragically died on September 21, 1987. He was 35 years old.    He has been called  "the most important and ground-breaking electric bassist in history" and "perhaps the most influential electric bassist today”.   Joining me today to talk about Jaco are 4 Australia's premier bass players and friends of mine.  Steve Hunter, Victor Rounds, Mark Costa and Adm Ventoura. These gentleman have all been guests on the gig life podcast previously, so for more info and the individual interviews with these guys, please check out thegiglifepodcast.com or click on their links.   We have all chosen a bunch of songs that Jaco has played on, and maybe some you wouldn't expect to hear. We'll listen to those songs and give you our take on them. We'll talk about his influence, his sound and his legacy and hopefully do our bit to add to that legacy.   So ladies and gentlemen, it's time to turn the spotlight onto the greatest bass player in the world, Jaco Pastorius.    Track Listing: Portrait of Tracy - Jaco Pastorius Donna Lee - Jaco Pastorius Coyote (Live) - Joni Mitchell Jaco - Paul Bley Bright Sized Life - Pat Metheney Kuru/Speak Like a Child - Jaco Pastorius Havona - Weather Report Good Question - Herbie Hancock Birdland - Weather Report This podcast episode was recorded at Lazybones Marrickville on 15/10/2020. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is bass player Harry Brus. Born in Austria, Harry and his family moved to Australia when he was 7 years old.  Inspired by Hank B Marvin and The Beatles, Harry first picked up the guitar as a teenage. In '65 his band The Amazons scored a record deal with Festival Records and since then he has never stopped working as a professional musician. In '67 Harry jumped at the chance to play lead guitar for pop idol Johnny Young, and later joined Tony Gaha And The In People. A fortunate encounter with sax great Geoff Oakes started Harry's lifelong love affair with soul music. During these years Harry discovered bass-giant, James Jamerson, whose legendary bass style became Harry's true inspiration on the bass. Jamerson, the great Chuck Rainey and Jerry Jemmott became the three gentlemen of bass who inspired Harry's own unique bass style. Harry has played with a host of Australian and NZ greats. Mother Earth, Renee Geyer, Kevin Borich, Australian Crawl, Tommy and Phil Emmanuel, Barry Leef, Marcia Hines Jimmy Barnes and countless others.  A workhorse of a musician, a true Australian music legend, this has kept Harry in the game for 53 years and counting.  This one's a cracker. So sit back back and open your ears to some of the life and times of Mr Harry Brus. This conversation was recorded 05/10/2020. For more information on Harry Brus: Harry Brus Facebook Harry Brus Band Facebook YouTube ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Virginia Lillye.   Explosive and dynamic vocalist Virginia Lillye has wooed audiences across Australia and internationally. Having shared the stage with Gene Simmons, Gilby Clarke, Angry Anderson, Steve Balbi, John Butler, Dan Sultan, John Paul Young, Paul Grey, Jon English, Wendy Matthews, Grace Knight, Phil Emmanuel to name but a few…. she is a force to be reckoned with.   Having also lived in Europe for 11 years, Virginia appeared in productions of the musicals ‘Cats', ‘Grease', ‘Hair', ‘Fame', ‘Jesus Christ Superstar' and ‘The Life'.   Virginia's original rock band, ‘Lillye', signed with American record label, Eclipse Records and released their debut album worldwide in May 2018. The band have won several awards internationally and were nominated for ‘Best Rock Artist' and ‘Best Hardcore/Metal Artist' at the Australian Independent Music Awards.    Virginia starred in the recent series of The Voice Australia by bringing her rock chick edge and grit to the show!   This one has been a long time coming. Ladies and gentleman, please raise your metal horns for the insatiable Virginia Lillye.    Intro music: "In The End" - Lillye Outro music: "Better" - Lillye   For more info Virginia: Website Facebook Instagram   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer, percussionist, and session musician.   Gadd is one of the most well-known and highly regarded studio drummers in the industry, recognised by his induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1984.   Gadd's performances on Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” and "Late in the Evening", Steely Dan's "Aja” , Chick Corea's "Night Sprite" and Al Jarreau's "Spain" are legendary and are some examples of his style.    One of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd set a new standard in contemporary drumming techniques and performance, and in doing so launched a thousand imitators.     Joining me today to talk about Steve Gadd are 4 outstanding drummers, and friends of mine.  Lance Philip, Hamish Stuart, Gordon Rytmeister and Darryn Farrugia.    These guys have also previously been my guests on The Gig Life Podcast, so if you haven't already, go and check out those episodes. See links below.    Lance Philip: Episode 56. Gordon Rytmeister: Episode 61 & 63. Hamish Stuart: Episode 74. Darryn Farrugia: Episode 77.   We have all chosen a bunch of songs that Gadd has played on, and not necessarily the songs you would expect either. We will listen to parts of those songs and give our take on them. We'll talk about his influence, his sound, his legacy and hopefully do our bit too add to that legacy. So ladies and gentleman, it's time to turn the TGLP Spotlight onto Dr Steve Gadd.    This conversation was recorded 02/09/2020.   Track List: Pure Imagination - Bob James Way Back Home -  Cissy Strut - US Army Field Band Tea Bag - Steps Ahead What Do You Want - Lee Ritenour Love Lies - Michael McDonald In This Love Together - Al Jarreau Six Million Dollar Man - Randy Waldman (Super Heros) The Jealous Kind - Joe Cocker For more information on Steve Gadd: Website (drstevegadd.com) Facebook (drstevegaddofficial) Instagram (dr.stevegadd) For more detailed show notes, go to thegiglifepodcast.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

Today's episode is a little bit different.      Back at TGLP episode 93, my guest was Rob Rhodes. Rob has a Facebook live video show called The Musicians Inn where he invites people on to talk with him about different topics relating to music, the music industry. Ive been very lucky to have been invited onto his show twice now. The first time was back in May 2020 and the topic was podcasting. That was fun.      Recently, Rob asked me back to join the panel along with Bennet Livingston and Peter Hope, to talk about Music/Work balance. We discussed things like our day jobs, challenges involving working full time as well as juggling gigs, coping with long hours, favourite gigs, near misses and horror stories as well as a bunch of other stuff. We thought it a great idea to share that conversation with you today. I hope you take something away from it. It was informative, and a  wee bit of fun too :)     If you want to watch the video version of this, I have put a link in the show notes.  Check that out, or follow The Musicians Inn Facebook page and catch all the upcoming discussions, as well as the back catalogue of past episodes.      This conversation was recorded 19/08/2020.     Check out The Musicians Inn here on Facebook. The Musicians Inn is brought to you by Rob Rhodes.      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is percussionist, Tony Azzopardi.   Tony grew up in Sydney, the youngest of 15 children with his mother and father coming from Malta.    Music was always in the family with Tony's first band being the family band called Africa, with his brother Marz, the drummer of the band, being particularly influential to Tony's early development as a musician, and as a percussionist.   These were the early to mid 70s. Tony has been a professional musician ever since, having played with live or recorded with the a lot of the best including Doug Parkinson, Marcia Hines, Roger Frampton, Jenny Morris, Mark Hunter , Andrew Oh, Richard Clapton, Gina Jeffries, Jeff Duff, Tina Arena, Ian Moss, Barry Leef and many others.   Tony was also the house band percussionist for Australian Idol.    In an effort to pull back a bit from constant touring and gigging, Tony and his friend created DRUMBEAT, an interactive drums and percussion show that would tour Australian schools.    In 2011, Tony got very ill with cancer. Yet during treatment, he stilled went out and gigged.    After beating that cancer, it was time for a change so he packed up and moved out of Sydney. He now spends his days on his farm in the hunter region of NSW, and he still plays everyday.   So without further ardue,  Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Tony Azzopardi.   This conversation was recorded 18/08/2020.   For more info on Tony: Facebook Instagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is bass player Joel Burton.   Born in Sydney, raised in the far north coast of NSW, Joel's first instrument was trumpet before moving to the bass guitar at the age of 14.    After studying for a bachelor of music, Joel moved back down to Sydney.    There he worked in music shops, managed a specialty bass store, gigged and gigged, turned pro and hasn't looked back since.    Joel plays in the Ray Mann Three, The Lachy Doley Group, plays tonnes of corporate and pub club gigs with different groups, has his own original project with his friends called Tenderfoot, and recently finished up Season 9 of The Voice Australia as a member of the incredibly talented house band.    Joel's a very laid back and humble cat, and with him its all about those supporting bass lines, the pocket, the space and knowing when it's your turn to shine. Clearly this makes Joel one of the most in demand bass players around.  So ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Joel Burton.    This conversation was recorded 12/08/2020.   Intro Music: "But You Just Can't Take It" - Lachy Doley Group. Outro Music: "The Day We Meet" - Tenderfoot   For more info on Joel: Facebook Instagram Please check out the great initiatives for musicians and industry workers at Support Act.    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today Rob Rhodes.   Rob is a singer, guitarist, entertainer, entertainment manager and band owner.    Born and raised in Sydney, Rob relocated to the NSW far north coast in 2015. As well as the music stuff Rob has done, he's also been a Hotel/Pub manger, restaurant manager and venue manager.    When COVID 19 hit, Rob used that time to create a couple of Facebook live shows to keep himself busy and to stay in touch with his friends ands fans . One of those being The Musicians Inn.   In this conversation today, Rob and I talk about his career to this point, the effects of COVID 19 on the music industry, a little on health and well being, some insights into performance, entertainment management and hotel management amongst other things.    A very giving, selfless, hard working and insightful man, Rob Rhodes is the real deal.   Hope you dig this conversation as much as I did. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up to Rob Rhodes.   This conversation was recorded 11/08/2020.   Intro Music: "Bloody Money" - Rob Rhodes Band Outro Music: "Human Race" - Rob Rhodes Band   For more on Rob: Website Facebook Instagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.   Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Sydney keyboardist, songwriter and producer Daniel Pliner.   From Darth Vegas to Veneno, Watussi, The Sticks, The Strides, Asthmatix, Dereb the Ambassador, The Nick Garbett Quintet, Barefoot Divas, Wallace, Oyobi, 3rdEyeLaserCat and many others, as well as his own project and alter ego PlaneFace, Daniel's got his fingers in a hugely eclectic body of work. He's a master keyboardist and sound designer and clearly versatile enough to play anything from metal to latin to classical to cinematic dub which makes him one of the most in demand cats around. He's humble, eclectic, eccentric and he's a genius.  Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for the plinosaur, Mr Daniel Pliner.    This conversation was record 15/07/2020.   Intro Music: "Duke Fluken" - PlaneFace (Fishing From An Asteroid) Outro Music: "Asteroid Dust" - PlaneFace (Fishing From An Asteroid)   For more info on Daniel: Facebook Instagram Bandcamp   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.   Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Hollie Smith.   Hollie Smith is one of New Zealand's most predominant & iconic musicians. After working with numerous bands including Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy's Drop and Detroit dance legend Recloose, she was approached by NZ songwriting royalty Don McGlashan to perform on a movie soundtrack single ‘Bathe in The River' that topped the New Zealand singles charts and became one of the biggest and iconic singles in New Zealand history.   This set the stage for Hollie's debut album ‘Long Player' released in 2007 which went straight to number one on the NZ charts. The album reached multi-platinum status, and was followed with sold out tours and then saw her take away several NZ music awards that year which included ‘Best Producer', ‘Best Female Solo Artist' and ‘Breakthrough artist of the year'.   Hollie has gone on to record 2 more solo albums, "Humour and the Misfortune of Others", and "Water or Gold". And she's has recently begun production on a long awaited new album.    Hollie Smith is a prolific hardworking singer/songwriter and performer, and has always maintained a highly respected reputation of creating music with the upmost integrity & passion, not to mention her incredible live performances and powerhouse vocals.   Im extremely honoured to have gotten to sit and chat with Hollie for this podcast. So ladies and gentleman, please sit back and open your ears to some of the life and times of Hollie Smith.   This podcast episdoe was recorded 08/07/2020.   Intro Music: "Lady Dee" - Hollie Smith (Water or Gold) Outro Music: "Philosophy" - Hollie Smith (Long Player)   For more on Hollie: Facebook Instagram Website  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.   Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Andro Martinez.   Andro is an outstanding guitarist, audio engineer, producer and songwriter.   Andro has worked and played with many of the best which includes Darryl Beaton and the D1 Cartel, Gang of Brothers (which includes Dauno, Banel, Fenix Martinez and Buddy Siolo), he's recently engineered and mixed Carlos C Major's upcoming album out of his recording studio Martinez Productions which he shares with his partner and artist Lily Guerrero, and he's currently producing EPs and tracks for a whole bunch of artists out the studio.   We talk about his early days in Chile, touring around with his Father, the great Victor Martinez, and watching his shows from side of stage. Moving with his family to Sydney, not speaking any English yet he and his family found their voice through their art, their music.   We talk about musicians, gigs, the recording process, influences, inspirations, gear, friends and music.   This one has been a long time in the making. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Andro Martinez.    This episode was recorded 07/07/2020.    Intro Music: "Mama's Recipe" - Andro Martinez ft Lily Guerrero. Outro Music: "One More Round" - Gang of Brothers   For more info on Andro: Facebook Instagram     Check out The Gig Life Podcast's Music of the Guests Spotify Playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.   Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Tim Firth.   Tim is one of Sydney's most in-demand drummers. He has performed with some of Australia's finest jazz musicians including Emma Pask, James Muller, Mike Nock, James Morrison and has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and Cuba.   Tim completed two Bachelor of Music degrees at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and The University of New South Wales.    Tim is known for his musical intuition and highly interactive style, priding himself on giving the music and the band what they need at all times, in any musical setting.   But it's not just jazz. Tim's a metal head! He has his own metal band and he's also into soul, pop and rock which has landed him the drum chair for Uncle Jed and Thirsty Merc to name just a couple.    He's also a music educator, a husband and father.   Sensibility, reliability, confidence, humility mixed with incredible wit and humour makes Tim the ultimate sideman.  Ladies and gentleman, please give it up, for Tim Firth.   This podcast was recorded 24th June 2020.   Intro Music: Brookie Hill - Scoredatura (Honest Obilvion).   For more info on Tim: Instagram Facebook YouTube   Check out The Gig Life Podcast's Music of the Guests Spotify Playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.   Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter     

Welcome to The Gig Life Podcast Focus Show.  My guest today is Lusi Austin and she has a new EP out now called Walking Contradiction. We will focus on that.    Walking Contradiction is Lusi's first solo studio EP. The songs are a collection of stories based on universal experiences of our shared humanity: love, nostalgia, loneliness, letting go, overcoming and relinquishing control. Some of the songs are based on Lusi's own experiences and some are from stories gathered from others around her. All were written by Lusi in stolen moments of quiet in her otherwise busy homelife: a chorus of rhythms of daily life as a wife to one and a mother of five.   Lusi believes there is beauty to behold and tales to be told of the mundane moments of life and relationship. The stories, the lyricism and the musicality of each song are the most important parts for Lusi rather than trying to manipulate them stylistically for the sake of fitting into one particular genre. As such you could say she writes in an eclectic way which in and of itself can seem like a walking contradiction.   For more on Lusi Austin: Website Facebook Instagram      Check out The Gig Life Podcast's Music of the Guests Spotify Playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.   Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

My guest today is Phil Ceberano.   Phil has performed, played guitar, recorded and written music with many of the finest musicians this country has to offer over the last 30 years.   Phil spent many of his touring and recording years as co-songwriter collaborator and musical director/producer with his sister Kate Ceberano.   Phil also runs a school holiday program - Rock Academy for young musicians and also continues to track guitar and create content in his studio ‘Aloha Studios'.   On top of that, Phil is creative director at Flourish PR, a PR company operated by his wife, Angela.    This conversation with Phil was a lot of fun. Many laughs, beer, nuggets of wisdom, impersonations, theories, mantras and stories.  When I'm putting these podcasts together, I ask my guests to send me music which I can use for the intro. I chased Phil up a few times, and yesterday he just said stuff this, ill write and record a track especially for this episode. He's called it Stevie Burps. You can hear the whole song at the end of this episode.   I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Phil Ceberano.   This conversation was recorded 26/05/2020.   For more information on Phil: Website Facebook Instagram Iso-dance Spotify Playlist    Check out The Gig Life Podcast's Music of the Guests Spotify Playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.   Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter     

My guest today is audio engineer, mixer and producer extraordinaire, Anna Laverty.   Anna has engineered, recorded, mixed and or produced the likes of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Paul Dempsey, Dallas Frasca, Meg Mac, Kaitlin Keegan, The Peep Tempel, Tina Arena, Lady Gaga, Go Get Mum and many many others.    With a very impressive portfolio that speaks for itself, Anna has established a reputation within the production community for bringing out the absolute potential of recordings. She a staunch supporter of local indie talent.    Anna also appeared on the ABC show The Recording Studio as the house engineer, and she also appeared in the hit doco, Her Sound, Her Story.   As well as the production and technical stuff, Anna is also a songwriter, mentor, APRA AMCOS ambassador.  Anna generously shares her passion for music and audio production by providing insight and expertise to aspiring engineers.   So ladies and gentleman, please give it up, for Anna Laverty.   This conversation was recorded 31/05/2020.   Intro Music: "Never Be" by Meg Mac. (Vocal production and engineered by Anna Laverty). Outro Music: "Carol" by The Peep Tempel. (Engineered by Anna Laverty).   For more info on Anna: Website Instagram  Spotify Showreel Check out The Gig Life Podcast's Music of the Guests Spotify Playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.   Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

My guest today is Peter Northcote.   Pete's done it all and played guitar for everyone from Dragon, Richard Clapton, Darryl Braithwaite, Glue, High 5, Jenny Morris, The Monkees, Simon Phillips and many others. He's played on countless recordings, jingles, sound libraries making him one of the most recorded guitarists in Australian history.    Throughout his career Pete has continually created his own situations be it bands, shows and he's currently making the most of COVID 19 isolation by creating the inspiring Iso Duo's, Iso Trio's, Iso Quatro's, Iso Gigs and now Iso Talks. These creations are seeing 10s of thousands of views and interactions (one of them nearly 500K views) and is getting his friends performing again, all be it in isolation.   It certainly hasn't all come easy for Pete, but he's happy to be challenged.   Episode recorded 19/05/2020.   Intro Music: "The Commencement of the System of Things" - Peter Northcote (Poindexter and the Genius Sex Act).   For more information on Peter Northcote: Facebook Instagram  Guitar Speak Podcast Ep 07   Check out The Gig Life Podcast's Music of the Guests Spotify Playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter  

Garry Pinto is considered one of the greatest Soul and R&B Singers that Australia has produced. His musical background includes fronting the multi platinum selling band, CDB, widely regarded as pioneers of R&B music in Australia, and he has also written songs for a number of Australian artists including Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Christine Anu, Mr Timothy and Jade Mcrae, He has mentored many of Australia's recording artists and worked as X Factor Australia's Vocal Director, and has also worked on many of Australia's other music television shows, including, ‘The Voice', and, ‘All Together Now.' A well as charity work, being a father and being a husband, Gary is currently touring with, ‘The Songs and Times of Sam Cooke',  and is also part Tina Arena's and Guy Sebastian's touring bands. Truely one of the nicest people I've ever met, it was an honour to sit and chat with this incredible musician and human.  Ladies and gentleman, please sit back and open your ears to some of the life and times of Gary Pinto.    Episode recorded 14/05/2020.   Intro music: Hook Me Up - CDB. Outro music: On The Edge - Gary Pinto.   You can find more about Gary below:  Website Facebook Instagram   For more information on Natasha Pinto: Website Instagram   For more information on Amalia Foy: Instagram    Check out The Gig Life Podcast's Music of the Guests Spotify Playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.   https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com   You can check out The Gig Life Podcast socials on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter  

Jackie Barnes. Born into Australian music royalty as the son of legendary rock singer Jimmy Barnes, it seems Jackie was always destined to be a part of the music industry. He discovered drums at age 5 through watching the great Tony Brock play drums with his father.  After finishing high school studies in Sydney, Australia, Jackie began working in the local music scene and eventually auditioned successfully for the Jimmy Barnes band in 2005 and immediately began touring locally and globally. After a few years in the band, he felt the necessity to branch out and expand his musical knowledge, so he applied, auditioned and began a Bachelor of Music at the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, and graduated with honours.  Jackie toured the world with Australian group "The Ten Tenors”, recorded drums, percussion and vocals on the album “Revolućion” with rock supergroup The Dead Daisies. Jackie is also a longtime member of The Lachy Doley Group which has seen him touring constantly in the past 5 years. As well as still touring the world in his fathers band, Jackie has had the chance to work such other great artists as Keith Urban, Journey, Joe Bonamassa, Diesel, Ian Moss, Rose Tattoo, Bob Daisley, Steve Morse, Glenn Hughes and Reece Mastin to name a few.  With such great experience already at 34 years old, it seems Jackie has a long illustrious career ahead of him. Jackie's a great dude. Worldly, humble and takes nothing for granted. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Jackie Barnes.    Recorded 11/05/2020.   Intro music: "Ride the Night Away" - Jimmy Barnes (30/30 Hindsight). Outro music : "Make or Break" - Lachy Doley Group (Make or Break).   https://www.jackiebarnes.com.au/ You can find Jackie on his Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.    Check out Jackie's song selection for The Gig Life Podcast "Music of the Guests" playlist on Spotify. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.   https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com   You can check out The Gig Life Podcast socials on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter  

Zoe Hauptmann has become one of the most in demand bass players around with gigs like Missy Higgins, Ian Moss, Paul Kelly and Neil Finn, Justine Clarke, Elana Stone, Tim Minchin, Katie Noonan and many others. Growing up in a musical family on an apple orchid in Canberra, Zoe and her two brothers, Ben and James Hauptmann developed a deep love for the history and traditions of Jazz. Transfixed by their parent's record collection, the Hauptmann's were a ready-made trio with Zoe on bass, Ben and his guitar, and James on drums. As adults, the Hauptmann siblings have all enjoyed longstanding success as professional musicians and composers. As well as all the playing, the gigs etc, Zoe is also Creative/Artistic Director for SIMA, musical director for Australian Women in Music Awards, Artistic Programmer for Wangaratta Jazz Festival and founding member of Ettalong Jazz Festival. Zoe has always been passionate about addressing the gender imbalance in the music industry and still actively seeks to bring change. She also a mum to young children, a wife and avid surfer. How does she make it work? Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Zoe Hauptmann.    Episode recorded 30/04/2020.    Intro music: Bang Bang - Lanie Lane (Zoe on bass). Outro music: Better Be Home Soon - Neil Finn & Paul Kelly Live (Zoe on bass).   You can find Zoe on her Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Click here to securely donate to The Gig Life Podcast. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.   https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com   You can check out The Gig Life Podcast socials on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter