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Six-time Grammy winner and Toto co-founder David Paich joins us to talk about his life as a hit songwriter for his own band and others.PART ONE:Scott and Paul talk about their visit with David Paich and other bits of tomfoolery.PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with David PaichABOUT DAVID PAICH:David Paich is best known as one of the founding members of Toto, and the writer of some the group's classic hits such as “Africa,” “Rosanna,” “Hold the Line,” “Georgy Porgy,” “99,” and “Pamela.” In addition to his success with the band, David collaborated with Boz Scaggs on the multi-million-selling Silk Degrees album, including the hits “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle,” and he co-wrote and produced the Cheryl Lynn hit “Got to Be Real.” Additionally, David composed much of the score for the David Lynch film Dune as well as the theme music for the 2008 summer Olympics. He is a six-time Grammy winner—including for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Producer of the Year—and he won an Emmy Award for Best Song or Theme. David's songs have been recorded by Glen Campbell, Chicago, Weezer, Mary J. Blige, Anderson .Paak, and many others. As a studio musician he contributed to legendary recordings, including Michael Jackson's Thriller album and “We Are the World.” David released his debut solo album, Forgotten Toys, in 2022. 

As a founding member of the Grammy-winning, platinum-selling rock band TOTO, songwriter/keyboardist Steve Porcaro had huge pop hits with "Hold the Line," "Rosanna," and "Make Believe." He also co-wrote "Human Nature" which is featured on Michael Jackson's 30 million-selling Thriller album. Steve's other band mates in Toto were his brothers Jeff and Mike Porcaro, David Paich, David Hungate, Steve Luthaker, Bobby Kimball, Fergie Fredericksen, and Joseph Williams. Each of these guys also became in-demand session musicians, playing on numerous records. Born in Connecticut, Steve's musical roots run deep in his family tree. He started taking piano lessons when he was four years old. With his brothers began playing in various bands. The Porcaro brothers met David Paich when their fathers worked together on Glenn Campbell's TV variety show. The boys became friends and started making music together. As the youngest brother, Steve couldn't compete with his brothers and found a niche playing the synthesiser and the keyboard. He got his break when he toured both with Gary Wright ("Dreamweaver") and Boz Scaggs around the time of Boz's Silk Degrees album. It was the members of Boz's touring band who would later form Toto. Their self-titled LP was released in 1977. Going platinum, it yielded the gold single "Hold the Line," "I'll Supply the Love," and "Georgy Porgy" --a favourite sample source for rap/hip hop groups in the '90s, as was "Human Nature." 1982 would prove to be a huge year for the group. Their million-selling LP Toto IV cleaned up at the Grammys winning Album of the Year, Record of the Year ("Rosanna" ), and Producer of the Year. After seven albums, Toto disbanded in 1988. Steve went on to launch a film scoring career and contributed to many popular films. However, he continued working with Toto in various supporting capacities, assisting with keyboards, drum looping, synthesizers and arranging/composing. He has also done session musician work for many other acts, including Yes (on Union) and Jefferson Airplane (on their self-titled 1989 reunion album). He was also a member of Chris Squire's short lived band, The Chris Squire Experiment, in 1992. Steve returned to play with Toto at live performances since 2010, when they decided to reform the band and tour in Europe to support an ailing Mike Porcaro. He performed on the band's 2015 studio album, co-writing and singing lead on "The Little Things" and co-writing/singing lead on the Japan-only bonus cut, "Bend". This was only the third lead vocal performance from him on a Toto album. When the band dissolved in 2019 and regrouped in 2020, Porcaro did not return. Steve Porcaro joins us this week to share stories of his fascinating musical journey. If you'd like to know more abotu him, head to his facebook page https://www.facebook.com/steveporcaromusic/ Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me - all comments, feedback and requests for future guests - gratefully received. Simply send me a message https://www.abreathoffreshair.com.au I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode of TrackTalk, Rick Marotta and I do a deep dive into his driving shuffle in Boz Scaggs' "Breakdown Dead Ahead." So come along for the ride and please subscribe to my YouTube channel! "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate "conversations" with legendary drummers and music industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the music industry. Ranked "Best Drum Podcast," it's a peek behind the curtain that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed during any broadcasts!https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Season 2, Episode 2: In Review - Fahrenheit by TOTO (with commentary from Steve Porcaro)   In this week's episode, join us as we sit down with the 3-time Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, songwriter, and founding member of TOTO, Steve Porcaro. In this in-depth interview, Steve details his prolific career working with his former bandmates in TOTO, as well as Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Boz Scaggs, Gary Wright, among others. Steve walks us through working with Quincy Jones on the sessions for We Are the World, and of course, helps us review the album of the week: TOTO's Fahrenheit from 1986. This is a very in-depth episode that you won't want to miss.   (Originally released on September 23, 2023)   Sam's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.) Lowdown - Boz Scaggs, 1976 2.) My Love's Leavin' - Steve Winwood, 1986 3.) Maggie May - Rod Stewart, 1971   Luke's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.) Gap - The Kooks, 2008 2.) Rosemary - Deftones, 2012 3.) Here Comes My Girl - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 1979   Follow us on Instagram @obu.fm.pod for updates! https://www.instagram.com/obu.fm.pod/?hl=en   We do not own any music included within this episode of OBU-FM. This episode is a Questone Entertainment Production in association with the Signal.

Episode 106 Electronic Music of Dune Playlist Toto, “Main Title,” “Robot Fight,” and “Dune (Desert Theme)” from Main Title / Robot Fight / Dune (Desert Theme) (1984 Polydor). A single produced from the soundtrack of the David Lynch film version of Dune (1984). Toto, with its big synthesizers, created most of the soundtrack, although Brian Eno, Roger Eno and Daniel Lanois had one track (included later in this podcast). Bass, David Hungate; Drums, Percussion, Jeff Porcaro; Guitar, Steve Lukather; Keyboards, David Paich, Steve Porcaro. 6:36 David Matthews, “Part I: Arrakis,” “Part II: Sandworms,” “Part III: Song Of The Bene Gesserit,” “Part IV: Muad'Dib” from Dune (1977 CTI Records). Arranged by David Matthews and produced by Creed Taylor for his CTI jazz label, this was an extended work inspired by the novel by Frank Herbert. Cliff Carter plays the solo synth (mini-Moog?) on the first track and other places. The work is jazz with bits of electronic music blended into the instrumentation. It remains an interesting artifact partly because of the legal problems CTI faced once they released the album. Because CTI had not secured writer Frank Herbert's authorization to use his novel Dune as the thematic center piece for the album, Herbert filed a law suit against CTI and won, forcing the label to delete it from catalog. For this reason, that interesting album was never reissued in the USA. Enjoy. Alto Saxophone, David Sanborn; Bass, Mark Egan; Bass Trombone, Dave Taylor; Concertmaster, Sanford Allen; Drums, Andy Newmark, Steve Gadd; Flute, Piccolo Flute, Dave Tofani; Guitar, Eric Gale, Hiram Bullock; Keyboards, Cliff Carter; Oboe, Clarinet, Lew Del Gatto; Percussion, Gordon Gottlieb, Sue Evans; Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Grover Washington, Jr.; Trombone, Jerry Chamberlain*, Sam Burtis, Tom Malone, Wayne Andre; Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Burt Collins, Jim Bossy, Joe Shepley, John Gatchell, Jon Faddis, Lew Soloff, Randy Brecker; Vocals, Googie Coppola. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, June 1977. The first side is the Dune suite, the second side features interpretations of other sci fi film themes (Silent Running, Star Wars, etc.). 20:29 Frank Herbert reading Dune from Dune, The Banquet Scene (1977 Caedmon Records) combined with a track by Alan R. Splet, “Space Travel W/ Changing Choral Textures” (2003 Sub Rosa) from An Anthology Of Noise & Electronic Music / Second A-Chronology 1936-2003. The recording of Herbert was made at the height of the Dune craze, the late 1970s. When David Lynch made his film for release in 1984, he was working with Splet who is not credited by whom may have contributed some electronic and ambient sounds. This track appears to confirm that and I've combined it with the Herbert reading. 5:07 Brian Eno, Roger Eno and Daniel Lanois, “Prophecy Theme” from Dune (Original Soundtrack Recording) (1984 Polydor). This little track was the only one that remained of Eno's contributions to the Dune soundtrack, although he reportedly composed an entire movie's worth of music for the film. Some was used as incidental music. 4:21 Zheani, “The Litany Against Fear” from Eight (2018 Sleepcvlt). Cassette release from this Australian rapper, electronic musician, model and actress.This is a famous quote from Herbert's Dune and seemed fitting to have it represented by a musician for the podcast. 0:36 Klaus Schulze, “Dune” from Dune (1979 Brain). Yes, Schulze, too, was infected with the Dune craze and created this ambitious 30-minute work to acknowledge it. This is a truly lovely electronic work from those days when Schulze was largely still working analog synthesis, and synthesize voices and orchestral sounds, much like his earlier album X. The cello is played by Wolfgang Tiepold, produced by and all keyboards by Klaus Schulze. The first side comprises the piece called Dune and the second side features an unrelated work with vocals by Arthur Brown. An intriguing album all around! 30:05 Graeme Revell & The City Of Prague Philharmonic, “Seduction” from Frank Herbert's Dune (Original Soundtrack From The Sci-Fi Channel Mini Series) (2001 GNP Cresendo). Composed by Graeme Revell; executive producer, Neil Norman; orchestra, chorus, The City Of Prague Philharmonic. This is the soundtrack for a Sci Fi channel mini-series back in 2001. The music is primarily orchestral, being performed in the Czech Republic and arranged by Neil Norman, Hollywood veteran of science fiction films. But Revell did compose it and there are a few tracks, such as the one featured here, that have clearly electronic elements that stand out. 1:51 Grimes, “Caladan” from Geidi Primes (2011 No Pain in Pop). Grimes' first album was a concept album based on Frank Herbert's novel Dune and David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of the book. This track is about the fictional home planet of the Atreides, the protagonist clan in the novel. Produced by, written by, played by Grimes. She used relatively simple sounds, overdubs, and interesting vocal mixes to tell these tales. 2:23 Kurt Stenzel, “Parallel World” (1:42), “Parallel World (Outro)” (1:04), “Leap Of Faith” (0:43), “Time And Space” (2:04), “Optical World” (2:56), “Nebula” (2:26), and “Invitation” (excerpt) from Jodorowsky's Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2014 Cinewax). This is a bit of a side-hustle because Alejandro Jodorowsky's much hyped film version of Dune, which he sought to make in the 1970s, does not exist. It is one of the most famous movies that never existed. Still, the Chilean-French film director, producer, composer, actor stuck with the idea for quite some time until the David Lynch movie was produced in the 1980s and sucked all of the available Dune oxygen out of the room. But Jodorowsky's passion for the project inspired others, including guitarist and synthesist Stenzel who produced this soundtrack to a 2014 documentary about Jodorowsky and the ill-fated project. Stenzel composed music inspired by the book. This double LP has 33 tracks and I focused on a selection of connected synth tracks from the first album. Moog Source, CZ-101s, Roland Juno 6, toy Concertmate organ, Ninendo DS, voice, Kurt Stenzel. 11:56 Klause Schulze, “Side E—"Der Hauch Des Lebens (The Breath of Life) Pt #1” from Deus Arrakis (2022 SPV Recordings). Dune remained a lifelong source of fascination for Schulze. This, his final album, was also inspired by the novel he loved so well. This is a three-LP set, but the first LP is single-sided. Because of his ill health, Schulze knew that this might be his final project. In the liner notes he wrote directly to his fans, saying, “Thank you for your great support over all these years. This is for you! May the spice be with you. Always.” Recorded and written by Klaus Schulze; Cello, Wolfgang Tiepold; Voice, Eva-Maria Kagermann. 16:24 Han Zimmer, “Arrakis” from The Art And Soul Of Dune (Companion Book Music) (2021 WaterTower Music). Zimmer composed the soundtrack for the Denis Villeneuve released in 2021. Villeneuve has praised Zimmer's work on the film and that he had spent,"months and months creating new instruments, defining, creating, and seeking new sounds, pushing the envelope." In addition to a soundtrack for the film itself, Zimmer released two companion releases that provide an extended listen to the sounds and experiments that were created for the project. Three albums were released for the film by WaterTower Music, including The Dune Sketchbook (Music from the Soundtrack), Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), and The Art and Soul of Dune on September 3, September 17, and October 22, 2021, respectively. This work is from the reading companion to the film. 13:28 Opening background music: Hans Zimmer, “The Shortening Of The Way” from The Dune Sketchbook (Music from the Soundtrack) (2021 WaterTower Music). This track is from a companion 2-CD set that accompanied the actual soundtrack. Zimmer called these sketches and they represent his sound experiments as he formulated the music for the film. This grand combination of acoustic instruments and synth sounds from Zimmer's private studio is stunning in its scope and virtuosity and highly recommended. Synth programming by Hans Zimmer. 11:14 Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations.

Toto is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Los Angeles, CA and are known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz. Having released 14 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide, the group has received several Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009.David Paich and Jeff Porcaro had played together as session musicians on several albums and decided to form a band; David Hungate, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, and Bobby Kimball were recruited before the release of the band's eponymous debut album in 1978. Led by the Top 5 single "Hold the Line", the album brought the band to mainstream attention but it was their fourth album Toto IV (1982) which brought them global attention. "Africa" topped the Billboard Hot 100, while "Rosanna" reached number 2, helping Toto become one of the best-selling music groups of their era.The Jersey Guys take a trip through the bands studio efforts and history so we hope you will enjoy this episode as much as we did making it for you!

We have an outstanding start to 2023 thanks to an extra special guest on the Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast with Ian and Sven, the one and only Leo Sayer who just celebrated 50 years in the music business. This is part 1 of two Podcasts with Leo himself before we feature a fascinating conversation with Leo and Russ in the final episode. We start here with the early years and many of Leo's hits are featured, as well as recollections of his first taste of fame thanks to Roger Daltrey recording his songs. Hear Leo describe his career in detail playing with amazing musicians in LA (Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton, Jeff Porcaro, David Hungate, Leland Sklar, David Paich and Tom Scott to name but a few) when he was at his peak as a household name and “TV personality”. And with Leo there are always some great stories to tell. The Podcast finishes with a Voices of Russ Ballard exclusive……is it true that Toto asked Leo to be their lead singer even before their first album was released? Join us and find out! Roger Daltrey (talking about Leo Sayer) “You wait until you hear this guy, he's a better singer than me….” Leo Sayer (on Russ Ballard) “He not only plays guitar but also mind-blowing piano. He's very wise and very cool”

Inside MusiCast rings in the new year with our first guest for 2023, guitarist Dean Parks! Dean is no stranger to liner notes geeks around the world and was home grown in the state of Texas. In fact, he was a member of the “One O'clock Lab Band'' at North Texas State while in college. Whatever it is that's in the water at North Texas, he drank it – along with other top musicians who have come out of that amazing music program - like David Hungate, several Snarky Puppy band members, Norah Jones, Jeff Coffin, Don Henley, Lyle Mays, and others. Fast forward to today and we find Dean still engaged with contributing his talents to new projects from Lyle Lovett, LeAnn Rimes, Herbie Hancock, Diane Warren, and so many others. This only confirms that after decades of playing LA sessions, Parks still remains an A-list guitarist. His iconic work for Steely Dan, Al Jarreau, America, Streisand and so many other great projects speaks for itself. Today we'll help fill in some of the gaps of his amazing career. Inside MusiCast is glad to welcome Dean Parks.

In an all-new “Song Focus” episode, John and Tom examine and analyze Toto's “Rosanna” using isolated recordings of each instrument, track by glorious track. Starting with the Porcaro Shuffle, through the P-bass stylings of David Hungate, onto the Steve Lukather masterclass, and finally the lush, smooth sounds of the masterful vocals. They don't make ‘em like this anymore, so let's take the time to appreciate how and when they did! Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: John's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Tom's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main Intro/outro music: Sara (Restless Heart) by Page99 Find and Follow: The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFZBG_7u5LO5Px94fzyO7ig Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast/support

On this Pete Abbott interview, graduating from University of Miami jazz program and hightailing it straight up to New York City, in an act of blind faith (that worked out great)… working with Jose Feliciano, the serendipity of how he became a member of the Average White Band, moving to Norway for 9 years and the cultural adjustments he had to make, surviving divorce, his TOP 3 musical experiences & his worst gig ever, St. Maarten, dealing with loss, Prague, being more accepting of people and loads more. Very chill, deep and sincere, lovely vibe: If you'd like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Pete's an in-demand session drummer who's been mentioned with admiration by at least a dozen or so of other guests we've had on this show over the years.He was a full member of the Average White Band, played with artists like Randy Brecker, Bette Midler, Paquito D'Rivera, Tom Jones, Rebekka Bakken (very successful Norwegian singer), Bob Babbitt, David Hungate, Reggie Young, Scott Kempner (The Del Lords), Ashley Monroe (also toured with her for 5 years), Shemekia Copeland (getting ready to do his 3rd LP with her)... as well as some amazing players in Nashville, including Jim Oblon & Victor Krauss, Dave Roe, Charles Treadway, Pat Bergeson and others Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EveryoneLovesGuitar?sub_confirmation=1 Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe

Toto es una banda de rock estadounidense formada en 1978 en Los Ángeles compuesta por destacados músicos de sesión.? Fue fundada por el teclista David Paich y el baterista Jeff Porcaro. La agrupación combinaba diferentes estilos musicales, como blues, funk, Soul, pop y distintas corrientes de rock.Han vendido más de 40 millones de discos, de los cuales: 13 son de estudio, cinco en directo, una banda sonora (Dune) y un trabajo compilatorio que cuenta con cuatro canciones inéditas.El grupo obtuvo seis Premios Grammy en su 25.ª edición en 1983 con el álbum Toto IV,? que incluye canciones como Africa y Rosanna. Tras el éxito comercial de este disco, los músicos de la banda fueron contratados por Michael Jackson y Quincy Jones para tocar en la producción más vendida en la historia de la música: Thriller.Paralelamente a la carrera de Toto, sus integrantes han tocado en miles de discos, Jeff Porcaro (baterista) registra más de 1050 álbumes —pese a su prematura muerte siguen apareciendo grabaciones suyas,? Steve Lukather (guitarrista) más de 1530,David Paich (tecladista) más de 1720; mientras que Steve Porcaro (segundo teclista) más de 660,y Simon Phillips (exbaterista que reemplazó a Jeff Porcaro) más de 660.Frente a esto no es exagerado decir que gran parte del sonido pop/rock de la década de los ochenta fue generado por los músicos de la banda.? Sin embargo, pese al éxito mundial y a la notable contribución de la agrupación a la industria musical, el guitarrista y líder Steve Lukather es categórico en señalar que la banda es "la más incomprendida en el mundo"? debido a las críticas negativas que ha tenido en el transcurso de los años en los medios estadounidenses e ingleses, Algunas de las tesis que surgen en torno al rechazo que ha generado la banda en los medios estadounidenses e ingleses, especialmente VH1,y Rolling Stone,es por el nombre de la agrupación al carecer de una propuesta estética en un período musical en el que la apariencia muchas veces primó,y otra es que los especialistas en música en estos medios jamás han concebido ni han aprobado que una agrupación mezcle tantos estilos musicales como lo hace Toto.En la misma línea, pero a favor de la propuesta musical de Toto, se encuentran algunos músicos, como Steve Vai, que dijo una vez que fue a verlos a Milán: "Esta banda creó un sonido propio y único. Es la perfecta mezcla de rock, pop, fusión y un poco de jazz, todo en un paquete totalmente armonizado", o Eddie Van Halen, que se refirió a la agrupación como "colectivamente, compuesta por los mejores músicos del planeta".En sus más de 40 años de carrera tuvieron más de diez formaciones,? que han variado según la gira promocional del álbum. El único músico que ha participado en todas es Steve Lukather, mientras que Paich y Lukather han estado en todas las grabaciones de los discos. El puesto más inestable ha sido el de vocalista: Bobby Kimball (1978-1984/1998-2008), Dennis Frederiksen (1984-1986), Joseph Williams (1986-1989/2010-presente), Jean-Michel Byron (1990-1991) y Steve Lukather (1991-1998) han estado en él.La banda se disolvió en el año 2008, pero volvieron a reunirse en 2010 a beneficio del bajista Mike Porcaro, que sufrió la enfermedad de esclerosis lateral amiotrófica y que le imposibilitó de seguir tocando,? Los destacados bajistas de sesión Leland Sklar, Shem von Shroeck, Nathan East y David Hungate, primer bajista del conjunto que volvió en 2014, han reemplazado a Porcaro, pero ninguno de ellos como miembro oficial de la banda. El 24 de enero de 2014, el baterista Simon Phillips anunció su separación con Toto para dedicarse a sus propios proyectos.Su última formación estuvo integrada por Steve Lukather, Joseph Williams, Steve Porcaro y David Paich, y sus músicos de acompañamiento eran Shem von Shroeck en el bajo, Shannon Forrest en la batería, Warren Ham en los coros y en el saxofón y Lenny Castro como percusionista. Lanzaron un último disco de estudio llamado, Toto XIV, que salió a la venta el 24 de marzo de 2015 en Estados Unidos a través de Amazon.

Charlie Gilbert is a sideman and solo artist who’s played with folks like David Hungate, Carmine Appice, Tony Franklin… who’s had 2 co-writes on songs featured in the NFL… and who’s getting ready to release his second solo record soon Charlie opens up about insecurity, the difficulty of the music business, important lessons he learned from his parents, getting his solo records financed, having one of his heroes (Allen Hinds) play on his solo record, some dark days, his persistency and much more. Great insight into what it takes to be a successful up and coming guitarist in Nashville: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Você trocaria o amor de alguém pela África? Esse dilema incomum é narrado na música Africa, do Toto, que a gente analisa nesta edição do Resumo do Som. Steve Porcaro, David Hungate, Steven Lukather, Bobby Kimball, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro: Toto, em 1982Todas as imagens de filmes, séries e etc são marcas registradas dos seus respectivos proprietários. Todas as imagens de filmes, séries e etc são marcas registradas dos seus respectivos proprietários.        Africa está disponível em:       Africa foi composta por David Paich e Jeff Porcaro© 1982 CBS Inc.  Agradecimentos aos produtores virtuais pelo apoio:Fabiano F. M. Cordeiro Ricardo BunnymanSeja também um apoiador do 80 WATTS! Escolha a plataforma de sua preferência:       This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

A few months ago when Toto announced the musician who would be filling the shoes of David Hungate and Mike Porcaro, we knew that it would raise a lot of curiosity amongst the band’s loyal fans when they heard the name Shem von Schroeck.The truth of the matter is that we’ve known about Shem for quite some time. In fact, we interviewed him nearly a decade ago and discovered just how multi-talented he really is. Shem is not only a bassist, but a drummer, keyboardist, arranger, producer, operatic vocalist, author, recording engineer, video editor, and a diehard Trekkie. Toto fans who have witnessed one of his early performances with the band surely have a solid understanding of why Shem is a perfect fit to fill the coveted position of bass guitar and backing vocalist for the foreseeable future. He’s not only a perfect fit as a musician, but he has the humble, welcoming style of personality that embodies the spirit of his bandmates. Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome back Shem von Schroeck.

When he was only 13 years old, Joe Vana’s life was forever changed through a chance meeting with Survivor’s Jim Peterik. As Joe will tell you, Jim taught him everything he knew about music and the music business. But it wasn’t until he was 28 years old that he discovered his voice, but when he did he became Peterik’s in-house demo singer for many years. Joe and Jim eventually created a band called Project Voyager, which ultimately became Mecca. In 2002, Mecca released its debut, self-titled album that featured David Hungate on bass, Shannon Forrest on drums, Fergie Frederiksen and Joe on vocals, Mark Aquino on guitars and Jimmy Nichols on keyboards. Nine years later, Mecca released their follow-up titled “Undeniable” and on October 14 of this year, Mecca released the band’s third album “Mecca III.” Here to discuss the new album is Mecca’s Joe Vana.

When he was only 13 years old, Joe Vana’s life was forever changed through a chance meeting with Survivor’s Jim Peterik. As Joe will tell you, Jim taught him everything he knew about music and the music business. But it wasn’t until he was 28 years old that he discovered his voice, but when he did he became Peterik’s in-house demo singer for many years. Joe and Jim eventually created a band called Project Voyager, which ultimately became Mecca. In 2002, Mecca released its debut, self-titled album that featured David Hungate on bass, Shannon Forrest on drums, Fergie Frederiksen and Joe on vocals, Mark Aquino on guitars and Jimmy Nichols on keyboards. Nine years later, Mecca released their follow-up titled “Undeniable” and on October 14 of this year, Mecca released the band’s third album “Mecca III.” Here to discuss the new album is Mecca’s Joe Vana.

It’s been nine years since Toto last released a new studio album and many fans thought that Falling In Between might have been the band’s final chapter. Now, the story continues. Toto XIV is set to launch in Europe on March 20, the UK and Oceana on March 23 and North America on March 24. The album features eleven tracks and a line-up that is as close to the original band as we’ve seen in many years, including David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Joseph Williams, David Hungate and here to talk about this fantastic new album, Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome back Steve Lukather.

A compilation of great stories from past guests plus exclusive bonus material.

Guitarist/songwriter/producer Jay Graydon talks about his pedal board, his wire choir and his Grammy award winning deuces.

It’s a rarity these days to listen to a new album where most every track is so good that you end up playing it over and over again. But when it does happen, you definitely realize that a little magic was added during the writing and recording process. Veteran keyboardist, synthesist, and songwriter, Bill LaBounty, has delivered such a project with the release of Back To Your Star. For his seventh solo release, Bill brings together a star lineup of musicians who’ve helped create the solid foundation for success. Some of the contributors include David Hungate, Larry Carlton, Steve Wariner, Danny Parks, Robbie Dupree, and other star musicians. Produced by Danny Parks and Bill LaBounty, Back To Your Star is a sequence of stories that will let you to not only dig a musical groove, but also appreciate a lyrical flow that is almost poetry. It’s jazzy, smooth, and grooves nice and deep. Inside MusiCast welcomes a true classic musician Bill LaBounty.

In the music business you can’t always plan where your career takes you. Most of the time it just falls into place over the course of the many years. Our guest has had the good fortune of having the pieces of his career fall into place by calling the right shots at the right time. He is the consummate session musician and one of the most respected bassists in the industry. As an original member of the rock band Toto, David Hungate provided a rhythmic anchor to a band that delivered classic songs as Rosanna and Africa to the world. From his beginnings with Sonny and Cher to his Grammy-winning Toto work, to Randy Travis, David has never been removed from the A-list of bassists because of his ability to provide the right groove for the right music. He left the LA scene for all the right reasons, and along the way built a network of premier accounts in Nashville that just won’t stop calling such as Toby Keith, April Barrows, Brooks & Dunn, Neil Diamond, Manhattan Transfer, Reba, Eddie Rabbitt, Linda Ronstadt, Boz Scaggs and Kenny Rogers. We welcome David Hungate to Inside MusiCast.