Podcast appearances and mentions of steve postell

In this episode of The Talk Spot, we interview Steve Postell on his new album 'Walking Through These Blues' To purchase album, please click here https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Through-These-Blues-POSTELL/dp/B07PS345TW To visit our website: https://ucaststudios.com/ To visit other podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u-cast-studios/id1448223064 To visit our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-cast-studios Song: "Orion Canyon" By Insect Surfers

Steve Postell - an American singer, songwriter, composer, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Steve tells us how he is keeping the legacy of the late David Crosby alive, the various iterations of Steve's career in the entertainment industry, and about his latest album, Walking Through These Blues. Website - www.stevepostell.com Instagram - @postellsteve Facebook - @stevepostell1 YouTube - @stevepostell

"Welcome back to The Rock and Blues Experience! video editionOn this edition, I'll be talking with the incredibly talented Candice Night, who's celebrating the release of her third solo album, Sea of Glass.It also marks an incredible 30 years since her debut with Rainbow back in 1995 — where she not only sang on the album Stranger in Us All, but also co-wrote several tracks.Since then, she and legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore have formed Blackmore's Night, a band that's been captivating fans for decades with their unique blend of Renaissance and folk rock.Candice will be joining us from her home in Long Island, where we'll talk all about the new album and what the future holds.David Crosby's final days as recalled by Steve Postell, who reveals the details about the band they had put together the album and touring plans that were in place all ready to go and after an evening phone call where they had their usual discussion and conversations Steve awoke the following morning to a text saying simply that David "had gone" . Steve like everyone else was left shocked by the sudden nature of his passing. Steve has been back in the studio "Walking Through These Blues" has just been released and new material from the "Immediate Family" is on the way.

Steve Postell joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

A conversation with singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and producer - Steve Postell (solo artist, The Immediate Family, Our House) - https://stevepostell.com/

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Steve Postell. Steve is best known as a member of the band The Immediate Family. He's also played with artists like David Crosby, John Oates, Kenny Loggins and Pure Prairie League. His new album Walking These Blues is out now! https://youtu.be/k-zCCuDsWUs?si=VHn-sMRuUSJ4T4_n

In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter Steve Postell, who is best known for his work with The Immediate Family, David Crosby Band and Our House.  We deep dive into Steve's excellent new solo album, Walking Through These Blues, and also discuss his upcoming tour as part of Our House - a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

In this special episode of VRP Rocks, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Steve Postell joins Paul Stephenson to talk about his incredible musical journey. From his deep personal and creative connection with David Crosby to his role in the powerhouse band The Immediate Family, Steve shares stories, insights and reflections from a remarkable career. We dive into his emotional tribute project, Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young by Friends, a live show honoring the legacy of CSNY with an all-star lineup of musicians. Steve opens up about the show's origins, the challenges of continuing Crosby's legacy after his passing, and how the songs of CSNY resonate even more today. Plus, Steve talks about his new solo album, Walking Through These Blues, featuring guests like David Crosby, Becca Bramlett, and Alphonso Johnson. He also discusses the upcoming Immediate Family project – a collection of classic hits they originally helped create with artists like Don Henley, Jackson Browne, and Warren Zevon. Whether you're a fan of CSNY, The Immediate Family, or just great songwriting and musicianship, this is an episode not to miss.

Welcome back and on this edition of the show we are joined by virtually the whole Hawkwind crew ! to talk about the new album and legendary gis from the last 6 decades, also we have Steve Postell talking about his friendship with David Crosby and what it was like working together and we introduce you, California Irish.

O espaço intitulado “Atacama Blues” vai, como o nome sugere, ocupar o território musical dos blues e os seus afluentes. Todas as semanas uma nova sugestão. Com André Gonçalves

Immediate Family member Steve Postell guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!

It's WTF Wednesday on Season 19, Episode 37 of The Adventures of Pipeman. Tune in at 1PM ET on 4/9/25 for the live show on W4CY Radio at www.w4cy.com. Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/supportSteve Postell, new album March 14, 2025, via Quarto Valley Records, ‘Walking Through These Blues'. The following day, a record release party will be held at McCabe's in Santa Monica, with an all-star band backing him up, and a springtime tour to follow with OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY). Glen Phillips, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Ferrone, Bekka Bramlett, Russ Kunkel, and the late David Crosby, among many other contributors.Standout tracks features Phillips on vocals, “How Far We've Come,” which Postell described as: “Glen Phillips is the lead singer and primary writer for the alternative band, Toad the Wet Sprocket. Got Tom Petty's Heartbreaker bandmate Steve Ferrone to play drums on the track, along with my Immediate Family bandmate Leland Sklar on bass, for an iconic rhythm section.Title track, Steve stated: “[‘Walking Through These Blues'] originated from a right-hand guitar exercise that I was showing a student. Lyrically, it's a reminder to keep going forward in life even when things are challenging. For the recording, I was able to grab Jackson Browne band members Bob Glaub and the late Jeff Young when they were on a tour break. Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort) was in town playing with me on a duo tour and he sang background vocals on this track.”Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes”.  Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?  Follow @pipemanradio on all social media outletsVisit Pipeman Radio on the Web at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradio, www.theadventuresofpipeman.com and www.pipemanradio.com. Download The Pipeman Radio APP.  The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET and Music & Positive Interviews daily at 8AM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and replays on K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com  – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).  #pipemanradio #pipemanradiotour #theadventuresofpipeman #kingofallfestivals #positivelypipeman #pipemaninthepit #motivationalmonday #whosaidlifedoesntcomewithanownersmanual #selfhelp #deankpiper

It's WTF Wednesday on Season 19, Episode 37 of The Adventures of Pipeman. Tune in at 1PM ET on 4/9/25 for the live show on W4CY Radio at www.w4cy.com. Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/supportSteve Postell, new album March 14, 2025, via Quarto Valley Records, ‘Walking Through These Blues'. The following day, a record release party will be held at McCabe's in Santa Monica, with an all-star band backing him up, and a springtime tour to follow with OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY). Glen Phillips, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Ferrone, Bekka Bramlett, Russ Kunkel, and the late David Crosby, among many other contributors.Standout tracks features Phillips on vocals, “How Far We've Come,” which Postell described as: “Glen Phillips is the lead singer and primary writer for the alternative band, Toad the Wet Sprocket. Got Tom Petty's Heartbreaker bandmate Steve Ferrone to play drums on the track, along with my Immediate Family bandmate Leland Sklar on bass, for an iconic rhythm section.Title track, Steve stated: “[‘Walking Through These Blues'] originated from a right-hand guitar exercise that I was showing a student. Lyrically, it's a reminder to keep going forward in life even when things are challenging. For the recording, I was able to grab Jackson Browne band members Bob Glaub and the late Jeff Young when they were on a tour break. Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort) was in town playing with me on a duo tour and he sang background vocals on this track.”Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes”.  Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?  Follow @pipemanradio on all social media outletsVisit Pipeman Radio on the Web at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradio, www.theadventuresofpipeman.com and www.pipemanradio.com. Download The Pipeman Radio APP.  The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET and Music & Positive Interviews daily at 8AM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and replays on K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com  – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).  #pipemanradio #pipemanradiotour #theadventuresofpipeman #kingofallfestivals #positivelypipeman #pipemaninthepit #motivationalmonday #whosaidlifedoesntcomewithanownersmanual #selfhelp #deankpiper

Time Travelin' Top 40 E179 BV chats with Steve Postell formerly of Pure Prairie League on his new album "Walking Through These Blues" with collaborator the late David Crosby and his tour "Our House; The Music of CSNY"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EDITION OF SWELL RADIO RFUA. IT’S SATURDAY EVENING MARCH 15, 2015 AND WE BRING YOU YET ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT OF ROCK AND ROLL. TONIGHT WE HAVE AS OUR SPECIAL GUEST LEAD VOCALIST/GUITARIST - STEVE POSTELL WE ARE GONNA HEAR SOME GREAT NEW TRACKS FROM THE DEBUT CD AND FIND OUT WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE BAND. LATER ON WE WILL HAVE THE SWELL OZZY’S MUSIC MINUTE AND THE SLEDD TRACK OF THE WEEK….BUCKLE UP BABY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-election 2024 started out somber, weepy, and kind of hopeless for many of us. Thank goodness for my old pal, singer/songwriter/producer, Steve Postell. A long-time news junkie, he determined this day he was through. He pulled me and the rest of us out of the muck––back into the music, art, and the land of the living. We processed together a bit first and then shifted gears with Steve singing his My Parade, which perfectly spoke to his altered focus with an invitation for us to join him in acceptance, awareness, and gratitude of sorts. 
He segued into great stories––his relationship with David Crosby and how Our House came to be, The Immediate Family, awaiting a possible Grammy nom this week for their amazing Denny Tedesco doc, how they came to be, and where they are now––when Steve first became aware of the section backing James Taylor, the moment that opened the door to the full circle back around with all of them––being compared to Jackson Browne to befriending and working with hiim––teen art class with Bob Dylan to coming thisclose to playing with him––producing and playing with so many of his heroes, and them playing with him––his current solo record deal, upcoming show, more Our House dates to come, Immediate Family dates as schedules permit… life is rich, life is good, even if we're Walking Through These Blues––his spectacular song on his upcoming LP that he closed with. Steve and I go back to the heady days of the New York club scene in the 80s. I was booking the Rock 'N Roll Café on Bleeker Street, and Steve was fresh out of Pure Prairie League. I was RockStar struck. I booked him that day and have continued to for the past 35 + years wherever I went and whatever I did. When I had my book launch at The Federal in LA it was Steve's Night Train Music Club I went to. As he always does, he put together a most kick-ass jam band. A rotation of the best players on the planet, some of whom comprise, with Steve, The Immediate Family. That's another of Steve's ongoing passion projects. I went into this evening a semi-paralyzed mess. I leave uplifted, reminded that friendships, music, work, fun, love, and service will see me through. Thanks, Steve! I trust you saved more than me this night. Steve Postell Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 11/6/24, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/4el9nU0

The rhetoric of Barack Obama; Where is Parliament?: Pete Buttigeig speaks; Flying how far?; One, two three; Up Early for TV; Is it safe to share your views on social media?; An interview with Steve Postell; Music from The Immediate Family

Send us a Text Message.Our latest Bonus Track features a great conversation with the legendary Leland Sklar and director Denny Tedesco regarding his film, The Immediate Family. That's right, someone finally made a movie about Lee Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Russ Kunkel. If you're a liner notes nerd, you know those names!Here's one example:Jackson Browne's Running on Empty album was one where the music fans got to be part of the process. Because it was recorded live on stage in concert -- and at other points along the touring trail, backstage, in hotel rooms and even on the tour bus - it was a unique and often chaotic experience for those involved in the recording.As Sklar told me, Running on Empty was unlike anything he had ever been a part of. While bands and artists are very used to the uncomfortable nature of playing new material in front of an audience that's just there to hear the hits, Running on Empty captured moments with Browne and the band where they were playing new songs that the audiences hadn't even had a chance to get on an album yet, because they hadn't been recorded.For Sklar, it was just one experience of many songs and albums that he's played on across the decades. While he's worked with countless names, there were a few that kept coming up -- guitarist Waddy Wachtel, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and drummer Russ Kunkel. The four became known as The Section, the '70s heir apparent to The Wrecking Crew of the '60s. Collectively and often together, they've played on thousands of albums.In more recent years, they've acquired a new moniker, one which fits well with their connection to the legendary albums they played on by Warren Zevon, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Don Henley and many others -- The Immediate Family. Adding vocalist Steve Postell to their ranks, they've put out several albums.But it was Tedesco who decided to tell the story of the guys, through the words of their famous employers and associates. He's well-suited for the task, having put out a film about The Wrecking Crew, the group of session musicians that featured his father, guitarist Tommy Tedesco. He saw the natural throughline that connected that collective with what Kortchmar, Wachtel, Sklar and Kunkel continued with the Section.The Immediate Family is a fascinating journey, one which weaves together valuable history as recounted by those who were there. The film was recently released on DVD and Blu-ray and continues to screen nationally. You can find further details at immediatefamilyfilm.com.I loved chatting with Denny and Lee -- and it was exciting to hear some details from Denny about his next project, a movie about Wolfman Jack that's currently in process! Can't wait!P.S. I mention it during the episode, but here's a direct link to Leland's YouTube channel.Support the Show.

You might remember that we had him on our cover back in 2017 and did an update when he launched his book “Everybody Loves Me” in 2020. It was exciting to hear that The Immediate Family had got back together in the studio to work on their own music in 2019 and are now up to two albums.Just last December, Magnolia Pictures released a documentary titled “Immediate Family” where we got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive contributions Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Ross Kunckle, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell have made in countless songs that are the very essence of our daily personal musical soundtracks. Seeing the astronomical roster of performers they have supported over many years is very eye-opening. It is a must-see for any music lover!Now, I am thrilled to bring you a special chat with Leland Sklar where we go more in-depth into the bass side of his musical journey.Photo, Rob ShanahanThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in March 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Leland Sklar has been a prominent figure among Hollywood session bassists dating back to the 1970s and ever since. Born in 1947 in Milwaukee, Lee has more than 2000 albums to his credit (and still counting), and is considered to be one of the "A" players in the highly selective L.A. rock music community where the competition for recording dates is fierce, and where only the strongest survive. His very recognisable bass playing style has been heard on hits by Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Hall & Oates, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins, Keith Richards and Reba McEntire to name just a few. Leland has played on TV shows like Hill Street Blues, Knight Rider, Simon and Simon, and also on many films, including Forrest Gump, Ghost, Kindergarten Cop, and My Best Friend's Wedding. Leland moved to Los Angeles when he was very young and started playing piano at age four. When he entered Junior High he fully intended to continue as a pianist in the school music program but found that there was an overabundance of piano students, but no string bass players. His instructor asked him if he'd consider playing bass and his life changed forever. It was toward the end of the '60s that Lee met James Taylor and the pair started playing gigs together. However, when James Taylor's "Fire and Rain" became a huge hit record, Leland Sklar's career also began to take off. The buzz surrounding this new bass player didn't take long to spread around Hollywood, and Leland Sklar quickly became one of the most sought after “A” list session musicians around town. Today The Immediate Family of which he is a member can legitimately be called a supergroup.Their new self-titled full-length album contains twelve original songs, including a rendition of the Waddy Wachtel/Warren Zevon cowrite "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead" and the Danny Kortchmar/Jackson Browne collaboration "Somebody's Baby." Over the years Leland has worked with most of the top session players in Hollywood and is especially close to his long-time friends and members of The Immediate Family. This iconic supergroup has played together for decades, but never as their own band. Known for their long, illustrious careers backing music's finest, guitarists Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel, drummer Russ Kunkel, and bassist Leland Sklar have come together, along with guitarist Steve Postell, to perform their own songs as The Immediate Family. There is also a documenatry out now simply called The Immediate Family which details their rise to fame. Meet the inimatable Leland Sklar this week as he shares the story of his meteoric rise to fame. You can check out the album here and learn more about Leland on his website https://lelandsklarsbeard.com/ where he also sells lots of different merchandise. It's a fascinating episode featuring one of Hollywood's best musicians and nicest guys. I really hope you enjoy it.

On our 299th episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a prominent member of The Immediate Family, Steve Postell. Steve grew-up in New York City and studied classical guitar, which afforded him the opportunity to take on a variety of musical experiences from performing on Broadway, to writing jingles for advertising, scores for film and documentaries, played in bands and hired as a studio musician, produced, arranged, written songs…he's done it all. Now, he's a member of The Immediate Family, with legendary bandmates Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, and Elliot Easton. The band has been on tour and recently released their new album “Skin In The Game”. Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Steve Postell.

  Steve Postell is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer and producer. Trained at The Mannes College Of Music in New York City, Steve Postell has had a successful, prolific career which spans his days playing with Pure Prairie League, performing on Broadway in shows such as “Evita” and “The Man Of LaMancha,” co-writing the score for the off-Broadway rock musical "Fallen Angel" (starring Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover), touring with Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Princess Lea in "Aladdin") as her musical director, and fronting the popular New York City bands, “Chain o' Fools” and “Little Blue”. Steve has written scores for film and television including ESPN's Sportsweek featuring Greg Gumble, and producer Lawrence Kasdan's "Jumpin' At The Boneyard," a 20th century Fox production starring Tim Roth and Samuel Jackson. Steve wrote and produced Jingles for Right Sound Music in New York City for clients including Pontiac, AT&T, Dupont and many others. He has performed live on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show with Katie Couric, The Regis and Kelly and The Regis and Kathie Lee shows. Steve was the composer for the documentary “Dying to Know,” about Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, narrated by Robert Redford. Steve contributed guitar to David Crosby's album, Sky Trails, and has co-written a song for his last released record, “For Free”. Steve's new CD, “Walking Through These Blues”, was recently released on VIVID SOUND. This CD features a host of guests, including David Crosby, Iain Matthews, Tony Furtado, Bekka Bramlett, Jeff Pevar, Greg Leisz and many others. In addition to David Crosby, Steve has worked with John Oates, Jennifer Warnes, Kenny Loggins, Eric Andersen, Iain Matthews, Pure Prairie League, Dan Navarro and many others. He recently contributed engineering and mixing duties to the James Taylor/Carole King live concert film, “The Troubadour Reunion Tour”.  Steve performed on and co-produced a CD for renowned producer/guitarist and songwriter Danny (Kootch) Kortchmar. The CD features a star studded cast including guest appearances by James Taylor, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, and Michael McDonald. This CD led to the formation of a new band, The Immediate Family, which in addition to Steve includes legendary session men Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel & Russ Kunkel. The band has released numerous videos, a live record, 3 EP's and a full length LP of new material on Quarto Valley Records. Their first single, Cruel Twist, reached top 10 on the blues charts. The Immediate Family is featured in an award winning documentary released by Magnolia Films, and directed by “Wrecking Crew” director Denny Tedesco. The Immediate Family recently released “Skin In The Game”, a new full length album of original material.  In the past year Steve has performed on stage in benefits for The Lobero Theater, ONE805 Foundation, and Light Up The Blues Charity with many artists including Shawn Colvin, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Joe Walsh, John Fogerty, Alan Parsons, and Maroon 5. Steve was in rehearsal to go on tour with David Crosby before David's unexpected passing, and will cherish the time spent putting the show together.

Director Denny Tedesco has followed up his smash hit documentary, The Wrecking Crew with an enlightening look at the next generation of session musicians who worked closely with  70s' singer/songwriters in creating the soundtrack which continues to enrich and lift our lives. They are Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postell. The band and the film are called Immediate Family.Denny joins us, along with Waddy and Leland to get into the making of the film and their incredible journey through the history of rock, pop, folk, jazz, country and beyond. Waddy shares career highlights with David Crosby, The Everly Brothers, Warren Zevon, Steve Perry, Jackson Browne, Kim Carnes, and Stevie Nicks. Leland has stories about Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Neil Young, and Phil Collins. These guys hand crafted our playlists!When Crosby asked Waddy if he should team up with Stills and Nash, Waddy gave him a solid thumbs up. When Don Henley asked Leland what he thought of “The Eagles” as a band name, Lee said, “Sure. Why not?” #TrendsettersIt took Denny 18 years to complete The Wrecking Crew, a love song to his father, Wrecking Crew guitar man, Tommy Tedesco. The fruits of that effort continue to blossom with the credentials and lessons that made Immediate Family possible and now, Denny's next film about Wolfman Jack.Weezy and Waddy have a Cowsills history in common. Waddy appears in her film, Family Band: The Cowsills Story and they share thoughts on the moment in the movie where Billy Cowsill finally stands up to his father, Bud when Bud makes a derogatory remark about Billy's mentor, Waddy. It's a fierce and loving act that gets Billy kicked out of his own band.Fritz and Denny both share impossibly beautiful Linda Ronstadt memories and Leland tells us how a friend of a friend of a friend led to his lifelong relationship with James Taylor.Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending the doc, Filling in the Blanks on Prime and Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher.Path Points of Interest:Immediate FamilyDenny TedescoDenny Tedesco on IMDBLeland Sklar on YoutubeThe Wrecking CrewSound Explosion: Inside L.A.'s Studio Factory With The Wrecking Crew by Ken SharpFamily Band: The Cowsills StoryFilling In The BlanksBurn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher

Despite being the "new kid" in the Immediate Family, Steve Postell's career has been a long and winding road, replete with songwriting, production, jingles, touring, and a whole lot more. He fills us in on a truly multi-faceted career. Thanks to Jackson Browne and Groove Masters Studios for the time and space.    

Russ Kunkel is one of the most sought after drummers in the world.  A renowned session player, he has recorded or performed for the likes of Jimmy Buffett, CS&N, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, Dan Fogelberg and many more superstars in the music industry.  He's produced nearly two dozen albums, too!  He started to make a name for himself at L.A.'s Whiskey a Go Go, in the late 1960's.  Multi award-winning program director Ray White hung out with Russ in Charlottesville, VA during the Virginia Film Festival to preview the movie (Immediate Family) and talk about his new band The Immediate Family - which includes super session players Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell.  We talked about the collaboration, his career, the film and their music including brand new album Skin In The Game - which now will be released on February 16, 2024.  We'll featue several of Russ's "friends" on this episode, too!!  Be sure to check out more about the band, their music and the film on Episodes 143 and 164 when Waddy Wachtel and movie director Denny Tedesco join us.  This musical story of our lifetime - we've got it on Classic Artists Today.

THE MIKE GORMLEY SHOW Featuring The Immediate Family Members, Steve Postell and Danny Kortchmar Check Out The YouTube Interview with Steve Postell and Danny Kortchmar HERE: Steve and Danny join Mike Gormley and discuss their legendary careers in music. The Immediate Family has more session playing and live show mileage than just about any other living players today. The Immediate Family is a unique group of iconic musicians who have played together for decades but never as their own band. Known for their long, illustrious careers backing up Hall-of-Fame artists such as James Taylor, Keith Richards, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Stevie Nicks and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Immediate Family, a band that can legitimately be called a supergroup. The Immediate Family is the subject of a full-length documentary that goes into depth about the long history of the group and all the accomplishments each individual member has made. Directed by Danny Tedesco, the movie is distributed by Magnolia Pictures and is available to stream or own, now. Over 18 awards! https://immediatefamilyfilm.com/ https://rock.quartovalleyrecords.com/... The Mike Gormley Show Host | Mike Gormley Executive Producer | Jeremiah D. Higgins Producer - Sound Engineer - Graham Palmer - Surprise Studio Mike Gormley Website http://www.lapersdev.com/ On Instagram, Follow Mike Gormley Here: @gormster1 @lapersonaldevelopment On facebook: / mike.gormley.10 www.thejeremiahshow.com On Instagram @jeremiahdhiggins https://linktr.ee/jeremiahdhiggins @stevepostell @stevepostellmusic3667 @TheImmedFamily @jacksonbrowneofficial @jamestaylor @philcollins @donhenley

Let the names tell the story – With Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar and drummer, producer, and writer  Russ Kunkel created and played music history. Historic albums by Carole King, Jackson Brown, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Steven Stills,  Neil Young, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Jimmy Buffet, JJ Cale, Ringo, Lyle Lovett, George Harrison, Dolly, Linda and Emmylou  The Trio album, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Tracey Chapman, Joe Walsh, BB King, Steve Winwood. On and On and ON. Now, along with seasoned guitarist and vocalist Steve Postell,  they've established the opportunity to be their band. The Immediate Family. Their new album Skin in the Game arrives Feb 16. Skin in the Game references the fact that they aren't sidemen here. It's not a play-and-walk-away kind of thing. They're taking the music they wrote and played,  out on the road for themselves. No one else. For the rest of the story, check out the documentary The Immediate Family. Screening now. The annual Critics Choice Awards take place in LA Sunday at 7 PM Eastern. Hosted by Chelsea Handler. Ive gathered four opinionated critics (are there any other kind) We met on Zoom and went at it. Discussing the film year 2023 and who's going to win what… Shawn Edwards  Kansas City Hillary Atkin LA Teri Hart Toronto Bonnie Laufer Toronto   It's a wild ride friends..come  along.  

Filmmaker Denny Tedesco's follow up to his excellent documentary WRECKING CREW is the equally entertaining, IMMEDIATE FAMILY. The film tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary studio musicians through the 1970s and onward, chronicling their illustrious partnerships and their formidable record of hit-making. While The Wrecking Crew followed the first wave of studio musicians in the 60s, IMMEDIATE FAMILY reveals the machinery behind the booming era of the singer-songwriter, when the talents of these four musicians were in furious demand. Known for their long, illustrious careers backing up such Hall-of-Fame artists such as James Taylor, Keith Richards, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Stevie Nicks and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, guitarists Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel, drummer Russ Kunkel, and bassist Leland Sklar have come together, along with guitarist Steve Postell, to perform their own songs as The IMMEDIATE FAMILY band that can legitimately be called a supergroup. The foundations of their enduring friendship, formed on the road and in studios, is recalled with dynamite clarity —reminisced with fondness through intimate interviews with the guys themselves, as well as the memories of some of rock's most iconic voices. IMMEDIATE FAMILY is a backstage tour spanning multiple eras of musical history. Director Denny Tedesco (Wrecking Crew) joins us to talk about his joyous and entertaining bookend toWrecking Crew and how he initially resisted any film follow-up until he came to realize that Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, and Steve Postell were in fact today's worthy successors to his dad and the hit-making musicians he brought to our attention in 2008. For more go to: immediatefamilyfilm.com

Happy New Year from The Record Store Day Podcast. We ring in 2024 with a 40-minute special episode featuring legendary Southern California session players, Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Steve Postell, also known as The Immediate Family, which just happens to be the title of a new documentary by Denny Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew). And through the sporadically shaky miracle of Zoom, we had all six of these guys converge to talk about their collective brotherhood, the great artists they've worked with, the new documentary, and their own upcoming album, Skin In The Game. For the latest in Record Store Day news, go to RecordStoreDay.com. The Record Store Day Podcast is written, produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and RSDMRKT.com.   

Recorded live on KX FM 104.7 in Laguna Beach, California, today's Keith's Music Box show features Cheap Trick, Metallica, Spirit, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Neil Young, Eagles, Jerry Garcia, Fleetwood Mac, Donovan, Traffic, Aldo Nova, Golden Earring, Sam & Dave, Van Halen, Boz Skaggs, Split Enz, The Police, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Steve Postell and The Wallflowers.

Our previous episode with Denny Tedesco discussing The Immediate Family documentary gives us a great opportunity to revisit our talk from October 2020 with Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell. If those names are not familiar, just know that they are the musicians that play with Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Keith Richards, and Carole King, to name just a few. The Immediate Family not only have their debut self-titled album out now but the documentary will soon be released at the end of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our previous episode with Denny Tedesco discussing The Immediate Family documentary gives us a great opportunity to revisit our talk from October 2020 with Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell. If those names are not familiar, just know that they are the musicians that play with Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Keith Richards, and Carole King, to name just a few. The Immediate Family not only have their debut self-titled album out now but the documentary will soon be released at the end of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does music documentarian Denny Tedesco do for an encore, after beautifully capturing the family of musicians known as The Wrecking Crew? How about find another family? That's exactly what Denny did, with his latest film, entitled Immediate Family. You may not know the Immediate Family, or the names Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, or Steve Postell, but you know the music. This band of brothers has helped create the iconic music of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Phil Collins, and Don Henley, just to name a few. Denny's film helps illuminate what makes these musicians so special as he steps into the What Difference Does It Make garage to share some stories of both The Wrecking Crew and The Immediate Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does music documentarian Denny Tedesco do for an encore, after beautifully capturing the family of musicians known as The Wrecking Crew? How about find another family? That's exactly what Denny did, with his latest film, entitled Immediate Family. You may not know the Immediate Family, or the names Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, or Steve Postell, but you know the music. This band of brothers has helped create the iconic music of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Phil Collins, and Don Henley, just to name a few. Denny's film helps illuminate what makes these musicians so special as he steps into the What Difference Does It Make garage to share some stories of both The Wrecking Crew and The Immediate Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Live! Steve Ferrone, most prominently known as the drummer in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, is also a former member of the Average White Band and has recorded and performed with Duran Duran, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Slash, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton, Bee Gees, Scritti Politti, and Johnny Cash. Steve's also appeared on recordings by Brian May, Anita Baker, George Benson, Jonathan Butler, Bryan Ferry, Eric Clapton, Christine McVie, Peter Frampton, Jeff Golub, Rick James, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Freddie King, Tracy Chapman, Pat Metheny, Steve Winwood, Michael W. Smith, Paul Simon, and Jaco Pastorius, will be in the house! His house, but Zoomin' with us. Already a legend when I was booking rock clubs in New York back in the days, I was in a daze and don't think we ever spoke, but I was always aware whenever he was around by the admiring ruckus surrounding him. There were a number of near misses through the years, finally meeting him at one of Steve Postell's gigs some years ago, and then at Will Lee's a few years later. I pounced, as is my wont. We had a great time on here in 2019- and broken Thanksgiving bread of late, and so look forward to sitting down again with this man who has sat behind innumerable rock heroes, and, is one hisself. Stephen Ferrone Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 12/28/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streaming Live on my Facebook http://bit.ly/2y47ZCi

Whaddya get when you put 5 rock icons and a rockstar filmmaker together on a Zoom screen… besides a ridiculously hip Brady Brunch, Hollywood totally not Squares scene? Nirvana - sans Kurt. Sitting down with The Immediate Family, Danny Kortchmar (Kootch), Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Russell Kunkel, and Steve Postell, plus documentarian, Denny Tedesco, could have been a chaotic mess, instead. like the brilliance that pervades their music and art, the time flew like smooth jazz, only more like great rock 'n roll… cause that's way more fun. We talked current events, their upcoming album, tentatively titled, The Best Record Ever Made, the one cover they've covered, to be the first single, their hitting the festivals now documentary, Immediate Family, featuring James Taylor, Keith Richards, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, and Stevie Nicks, to name some, touring in real-time, with Lyle Lovett and Stevie Nicks, and the toll COVID is taking, upcoming shows in Los Angeles at all the Canyon Clubs in November (for the dates, ask Steve), how they first assembled 50 years ago, became The Section, and how they reassembled, added Steve and became The Immediate Family. Denny gave us insights into the making of the movie, and the boys tossed out favorite parts. For anyone who grew up with or now listens to rock 'n roll, these players define the music of our generation. Pretty much every record in heavy rotation on my turntable through the years was graced with their genius. And now, the brothers come together front and center, featuring not only the hits they helped create, but new songs that will no doubt blaze a similar trail. They rock like hell and together they may just be the best rock 'n roll band any of them has ever been a part of. Check out the doc preview: https://immediatefamilyfilm.com/ I can't wait for the thing. I love these guys so damn much as people and as artists. Still flying from the time spent in their collective good company, and I haven't boarded a plane in 3 years. Long live rock! The Immediate Family Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 9/14/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3RJOiIp All BROADcasts, as podcasts, also available on iTunes apple.co/2dj8ld3 Stitcher bit.ly/2h3R1fla tunein bit.ly/2gGeItj Also on iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Voox, OwlTail, Backtracks, PlayerFM, Himalaya, Podchaser, and Listen Notes Thanks to Rick Smolke of Quik Impressions the best printers, printing, the best people people-ing. quikimpressions.com Nicole Venablesof Ruby Begonia Hair Studio Beauty and Productss for the best tressed. http://www.rubybegoniahairstudio.com/

Two legends join the podcast for this episode. Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postell hop on to talk about what got them into music in the first place. Steve defines what a musical director does. Danny discusses his Spinal Tap connection and working with Carol King. And while Danny was producing albums with Neil Young and others, Steve was touring Man of La Mancha with Bonnie Raitt's dad, John.They had very different paths with their careers, but they converged to form The Immediate Family; a cover band that plays all original material. Danny and Steve, along with Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, and Russ Kunkel are The Immediate Family and they have just released a live EP. It's a great mix of new songs and classics. But they aren't covers. Give the band a follow @theimmedfamily on Instagram & @theimmediatefam on Twitter. We can be found @PerformanceAnx on both. Support us with a review, merch at performanceanx.threadless.com or a cup of coffee at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. And I hope you enjoy Danny Kortchmar & Steve Postell of The Immediate Family on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

Steve Postell Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Steve Postell and I go way back to Bleecker Street in the heady daze of the New York club scene. He's played every club I've booked and guested on every show I've hosted and produced. Whenever we see each other we pick up right where we left off, as comfortable as a pair of favorite faded jeans, and yet, still exciting and new. Incredible songwriter, amazing guitarist, with the voice of an angel, Steve treated us to a mini-concert sprinkled throughout, from his latest pearls to his golden gems. A first long-awaited music lesson at 8 with his first guitar, which he outgrew the first week, to his first gig for $25 when he was 13, how an art class with Bob Dylan may have changed his life, to solo gigs, Broadway touring companies, to Broadway itself, with Patti Lapone's Evita, jingles, record deals, Pure Prairie League, his own bands, recording, engineering, producing, New York to LA, The Night Train Music Club, first meets with Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkle, and Danny Kortchmar, and how the Immediate Family was born. Danny Tedesco's upcoming doc on them, featuring players Steve idolized, who are now cohorts and friends… James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King… playing with Michael McDonald, David Crosby, and most recently, Kenny Loggins, around a campfire and on stage, plus his sold-out show at McCabe's. Steve's living his dream, always putting in the time with disciplined daily practice, an indefatigable work ethic, and extraordinary talent. Old friends are treasures. This gifted one, a gift to us all. Steve Postell Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 6/29/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3I39ncU All BROADcasts, as podcasts, also available on iTunes apple.co/2dj8ld3 Stitcher bit.ly/2h3R1fla tunein bit.ly/2gGeItj Also on iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Voox, OwlTail, Backtracks, PlayerFM, Himalaya, Podchaser, and Listen Notes Thanks to Rick Smolke of Quik Impressions, the best printers, printing, the best people people-ing. quikimpressions.com Nicole Venables of Ruby Begonia Hair Studio Beauty and Products, for the best tressed. http://www.rubybegoniahairstudio.com/ Blue Microphones and Kevin Walt

My Rock Moment sits down with the legendary Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar. Originally from New York, Danny moved to LA in the 60s, settled in Laurel Canyon and made his mark in the LA music scene. Even if you aren't familiar with his name, chances are his work has had a prominent place in your rock playlists.Danny Kortchmar's credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among many others. As a songwriter, Kortchmar has both written alone or collaborated with numerous artists, penning indelible tracks such as Don Henley's “Dirty Laundry,” “All She Wants to Do Is Dance,” and “New York Minute,” as well as Jackson Browne's “Somebody's Baby” and “Shaky Town,” to name a few. Danny is now with The Immediate Family (the modern iteration of a legendary studio ensemble known as “The Section”), a rock and roll band composed of four of the most recorded, respected and sought-after players in modern music: Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and the addition of prominent touring, session guitarist and songwriter Steve Postell (guitar and vocals).The Immediate Family had a new EP Live From Telefunken Soundstage come out on May 13.  This is a bridge release to the band's forthcoming second full-length studio album and anticipated documentary, directed by Danny Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew). The film is expected to be released later this year.  We cover quite a bit of ground in this episode, but check out their website below to learn more about this iconic band of musicians, listen to their latest work and get information on show dates later in the year:https://www.immediatefamilyband.com/Please don't forget to RATE and SUBSCRIBE anywhere you listen to podcasts. And if you're a fan of Instagram, follow me @la_woman_rocks for rarely seen classic rock photography and info on upcoming episodes!

My Rock Moment sits down with the legendary Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar. Originally from New York, Danny moved to LA in the 60s, settled in Laurel Canyon and made his mark in the LA music scene. Even if you aren't familiar with his name, chances are his work has had a prominent place in your rock playlists.Danny Kortchmar's credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among many others. As a songwriter, Kortchmar has both written alone or collaborated with numerous artists, penning indelible tracks such as Don Henley's “Dirty Laundry,” “All She Wants to Do Is Dance,” and “New York Minute,” as well as Jackson Browne's “Somebody's Baby” and “Shaky Town,” to name a few. Danny is now with The Immediate Family (the modern iteration of a legendary studio ensemble known as “The Section”), a rock and roll band composed of four of the most recorded, respected and sought-after players in modern music: Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and the addition of prominent touring, session guitarist and songwriter Steve Postell (guitar and vocals).The Immediate Family had a new EP Live From Telefunken Soundstage come out on May 13.  This is a bridge release to the band's forthcoming second full-length studio album and anticipated documentary, directed by Danny Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew). The film is expected to be released later this year.  We cover quite a bit of ground in this episode, but check out their website below to learn more about this iconic band of musicians, listen to their latest work and get information on show dates later in the year:https://www.immediatefamilyband.com/Please don't forget to RATE and SUBSCRIBE anywhere you listen to podcasts. And if you're a fan of Instagram, follow me @la_woman_rocks for rarely seen classic rock photography and info on upcoming episodes!

Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention) and Steve Postell (Immediate Family)

ABOUT THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY: If you're fan of Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Keith Richards and Carole King then you are familiar this incredible band by virtue of the classic songs they are a part of. The Immediate Family is a super, supergroup featuring Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell. After playing for decades for others they united as The Immediate Family. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY:If you're fan of Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Keith Richards and Carole King then you are familiar this incredible band by virtue of the classic songs they are a part of. The Immediate Family is a super, supergroup featuring Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell. After playing for decades for others they united as The Immediate Family.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & LiveABOUT THE HOSTS:All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. 

The Immediate Family (the modern iteration of a legendary studio ensemble known as “The Section”) is a rock and roll band composed of four of the most recorded, respected and sought-after players in modern music: Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and the addition of prominent touring, session guitarist and songwriter Steve Postell (guitar and vocals). Frequent collaborators both in the studio and on-stage, their work can be heard on albums from Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Warren Zevon, Graham Nash, Neil Young, David Crosby and many, many, many more. Kortchmar, Sklar and Kunkel have worked together since the early 70s and made up three-quarters of The Section, best known for both their studio and live work in support of some of the top selling singer/songwriters and solo singers in the history of music, as well as their own acclaimed instrumental albums. (By mid 70s, they were later joined by Wachtel). Collectively, these musicians helped define the sound of a generation. Danny Kortchmar's credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among many others. As a songwriter, Kortchmar has both written alone or collaborated with numerous artists, penning indelible tracks such as Don Henley's “Dirty Laundry,” “All She Wants to Do Is Dance,” and “New York Minute,” as well as Jackson Browne's “Somebody's Baby” and “Shaky Town,” to name a few. Legendary guitarist, producer and songwriter Waddy Wachtel has worked with many of the same artists as Kortchmar, as well as artists like the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Stevie Nicks, Randy Newman, Bryan Ferry and the late Warren Zevon, with whom he co-wrote and produced a number of hit songs including “Werewolves of London,” which The Immediate Family has included in their set list. Wachtel's production work includes Keith Richards, Bryan Ferry, George Thorogood and The Church, and he has composed numerous scores for feature films. Leland Sklar has performed in the studio and on tour with Phil Collins, James Taylor, Toto and Billy Cobham, to name a few. Actually, Sklar has the most credits of any of the members of The Immediate Family, having worked on over 2,600 albums. Episode NotesThanks to DCU & Jumptown Skydiving for sponsoring this episode.Check out the custom playlist for Episode #57 hereFind The Immediate Family OnlineWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterYoutubeFind Mistress Carrie online:Official WebsiteThe Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on PatreonTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeCameoPantheon Podcast Network

Episode #56 About The Immediate FamilyThe Immediate Family (the modern iteration of a legendary studio ensemble known as “The Section”) is a rock and roll band composed of four of the most recorded, respected and sought-after players in modern music: Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and the addition of prominent touring, session guitarist and songwriter Steve Postell (guitar and vocals). Frequent collaborators both in the studio and on-stage, their work can be heard on albums from Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Warren Zevon, Graham Nash, Neil Young, David Crosby and many, many, many more. Kortchmar, Sklar and Kunkel have worked together since the early 70s and made up three-quarters of The Section, best known for both their studio and live work in support of some of the top selling singer/songwriters and solo singers in the history of music, as well as their own acclaimed instrumental albums. (By mid 70s, they were later joined by Wachtel). Collectively, these musicians helped define the sound of a generation. Danny Kortchmar's credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among many others. As a songwriter, Kortchmar has both written alone or collaborated with numerous artists, penning indelible tracks such as Don Henley's “Dirty Laundry,” “All She Wants to Do Is Dance,” and “New York Minute,” as well as Jackson Browne's “Somebody's Baby” and “Shaky Town,” to name a few. Legendary guitarist, producer and songwriter Waddy Wachtel has worked with many of the same artists as Kortchmar, as well as artists like the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Stevie Nicks, Randy Newman, Bryan Ferry and the late Warren Zevon, with whom he co-wrote and produced a number of hit songs including “Werewolves of London,” which The Immediate Family has included in their set list. Wachtel's production work includes Keith Richards, Bryan Ferry, George Thorogood and The Church, and he has composed numerous scores for feature films. Leland Sklar has performed in the studio and on tour with Phil Collins, James Taylor, Toto and Billy Cobham, to name a few. Actually, Sklar has the most credits of any of the members of The Immediate Family, having worked on over 2,600 albums. Episode NotesThanks to DCU & Jumptown Skydiving for sponsoring this episode.Check out the custom playlist for Episode #57 hereFind The Immediate Family OnlineWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterYoutubeFind Mistress Carrie online:Official WebsiteThe Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on PatreonTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeCameoPantheon Podcast Network

The cruel twist in this episode is that our talk with The Immediate Family had to end. Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell share their stories of the rockin' James Taylor tour of 1979, acting in Spinal Tap and their actual Spinal Tap moments trying to find their way to the stage. We discuss their antics in creating the "Cruel Twist" video and of course dig deeper into their EP, Slippin' and Slidin' now available everywhere from Quarto Valley Records.What Difference Does It Make is part of Pantheon Podcasts.Get a free audiobook at https://www.audibletrial.com/wddimpodcast

If you're familiar with the names Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, James Taylor, Keith Richards and Carole King then you are familiar with The Immediate Family. Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell have been involved in so many of your favorite songs and are also the musicians playing on stage with so many of these Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends. After playing for decades for others they have now come together to create The Immediate Family. Holly and Dave got the chance to chat with all five members to celebrate the release of their self-titled EP out now on Quarto Family Records.This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

The Rock N Roll Archaeologist digs deep with one of the most sought after guitarist/songwriter/producer in the business, Mr. Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar! Yes, it is number three in our Immediate Family series. Danny joins Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar and we still have Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell waiting in the wings. Oh and yes, he is another to have a role in Spinal Tap!Daniel Kortchmar (born April 6, 1946) is an American guitarist, session musician, producer and songwriter. Kortchmar's work with singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Carole King, David Cassidy, Graham Nash, Neil Young, and Carly Simon helped define the signature sound of the singer-songwriter era of the 1970s. Jackson Browne and Don Henley have recorded many songs written or co-written by Kortchmar, and Kortchmar was Henley's songwriting and producing partner in the 1980s.https://www.facebook.com/TheImmedFamilyhttps://www.facebook.com/dkootch

As the third guitar slinger of The Immediate Family band, Steve Postell unveils the secrets of his success in the music biz as a heavy hitter session cat, composer, producer and much more! Steve Postell is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer and producer. His latest solo CD for Immergent Records features a host of brilliant guests who have worked with him over the years. These include David Crosby, Jennifer Warnes, John Oates, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, Dave Koz, Paul Barrere and many others. A native New Yorker, Steve moved to Los Angeles to join Steve Ferrone (illustrious drummer for Average White Band, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty) and Grammy award winning engineer/producer John Jones, at Drumrolll, a studio/production facility in Burbank.https://stevepostell.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/postellsteve/https://www.instagram.com/theimmedfamily/https://www.facebook.com/stevepostell1https://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-postell-mn0001366826/credits

As the third guitar slinger of The Immediate Family band, Steve Postell unveils the secrets of his success in the music biz as a heavy hitter session cat, composer, producer and much more! Steve Postell is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer and producer. His latest solo CD for Immergent Records features a host of brilliant guests who have worked with him over the years. These include David Crosby, Jennifer Warnes, John Oates, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, Dave Koz, Paul Barrere and many others. A native New Yorker, Steve moved to Los Angeles to join Steve Ferrone (illustrious drummer for Average White Band, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty) and Grammy award winning engineer/producer John Jones, at Drumrolll, a studio/production facility in Burbank.https://www.immediatefamilyband.com/@thecareermusician@nomadsplace