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West Auckland singer-songwriter Jan Hellriegel has lined up a string of shows around the country for her new tour 'If Not Now, When?', heralded as a mix of piano tunes, comedy, and stories. Kicking off late September, the tour will see Jan unveiling her new project which follows on the heels of her 2019 multimedia venture Sportsman of The Year. Jan's love affair with music started as a youngster when she learned classical piano. From there she took vocal coaching from Dame Sister Mary Leo, whose protégés included Kiri Te Kanawa. Jan has always forged her own sonic path, and has her own unique approach to music that didn't always fit with the view of her label. In anticipation of Jan's upcoming tour she joins Colin to share some yarns and play some favourites.
Jan Hellriegel from Songbroker introduces new music collection Music From Tomorrow Morning
Andrew Thorne is a great guitar player who’s worked with a long list of fine artists including Jan Hellriegel, Greg Johnson, Dave Dobbyn, Tim Finn and he was the guitarist on Bic Runga’s first hit album Drive. His own bands have included Splitter and the Calico Brothers, he’s played support for international acts like Radiohead, Bryan Adams and Jeff Buckley and he’s currently performing with the touring show 80s X. We had a great time discussing all things guitar, moments from his career and the balance of life and art. Get jiggy wit it.
03 - In the music bubble - Jan Hellriegel - Samuel Mann in Dunedin and Mawera Karetai in Whakatane are joined by Jan Hellriegel in Auckland. With contributions from Tahu Mackenzie, Andy Thompson and Liesel Mitchell. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Wayne Bell’s career changed gear when he started playing drums for When The Cats Away and from there he went on to work with Dave Dobbyn, Jan Hellriegel, Andrew Fagan, Bic Runga, Greg Johnson, Ian Morris, Gin Wigmore, Greg Fleming and Tim Finn. Not only has Wayne established himself as a world class drummer, he’s had great success as a producer, he’s world in television music production and now works for music publishing company Aeroplane. Wayne is a fine example of a genuinely nice guy and a consummate professional. We talk about his beginnings with music, how his career unfolded and some of his recent struggles. This is a special episode with one of New Zealand’s best. Do it!
Jan Hellriegel Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin
Jan Hellriegel Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin
Jan Hellriegel (on 'Sportsman Of The Year') Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin
Jan Hellriegel (on 'Sportsman Of The Year') Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin
Award-winning songwriter Jan Hellriegel has just released her fourth solo album Sportsman of the Year. It’s more than just an album – there’s a book and a podcast too, in which Jan shares stories from her life in music. She joined us to discuss her new project and to perform the album's opening track 'Hound Dog' live.
An in-depth conversation with musician and music-publisher Jan Hellriegel
An in-depth chat with musician Jan Hellriegel. We talk about her bands - Working With Walt and Cassandra's Ears - and her solo career. We talk about the long gap between records, the need to get "real jobs" and the growing up that was done before he re-entry to the world of releasing albums (a record called "All Grown Up"). We talk about Jan's role in music publishing and there's some advice for entry-level musicians and songwriters, a few tips for getting the business side of the house in order. We talk too about her plans to record another new record and how she is a songwriter first and foremost - above and beyond being a recording artist or performing artist.
An in-depth chat with musician Jan Hellriegel. We talk about her bands - Working With Walt and Cassandra's Ears - and her solo career. We talk about the long gap between records, the need to get "real jobs" and the growing up that was done before he re-entry to the world of releasing albums (a record called "All Grown Up"). We talk about Jan's role in music publishing and there's some advice for entry-level musicians and songwriters, a few tips for getting the business side of the house in order. We talk too about her plans to record another new record and how she is a songwriter first and foremost - above and beyond being a recording artist or performing artist. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe
An in-depth conversation with Ben Fulton, founder and director of Red Witch Analog Guitar Pedals, musician who has worked as a solo singer/songwriter, in covers bands and experimental music, and as support or sideman for the likes of Paul Ubana Jones, Jan Hellriegel, Ahoribuzz and Wild Bill Rickets, also creator of the Led Zeppelin tribute act, Lead Zeppelin. We talk guitars and guitar pedals and music. But we also trace back our friendship over 20 years.
An in-depth conversation with Ben Fulton, founder and director of Red Witch Analog Guitar Pedals, musician who has worked as a solo singer/songwriter, in covers bands and experimental music, and as support or sideman for the likes of Paul Ubana Jones, Jan Hellriegel, Ahoribuzz and Wild Bill Rickets, also creator of the Led Zeppelin tribute act, Lead Zeppelin. We talk guitars and guitar pedals and music. But we also trace back our friendship over 20 years. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe