My name is Stevie Taylor. I’m getting the stories of the musicians, producers, performers and industry people from Australia, NZ and beyond, and bringing them to you. I think we’re rolling...
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My guest today is Ali Foster.
From growing up in Western Sydney with a musical family, to earning stripes in jazz at the Con, hitting the road with the Hussy Hicks, playing with Beccy Cole, and sharing practice sessions from the back of her van — Ali’s journey is all groove and grit. Life on tour, journaling for clarity, and learning to swing from the ride cymbal up, Ali’s the real deal.
For more info on Ali, check out her Instagram
This conversation was recorded 04/06/2025
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Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
First published in 2021, A Few Gig Tales is coming back! Check out this previous episode in the popular series.
This is A Few Gig Tales #2.
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?
In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, told by the musicians and artists that were there.
Sometimes the names will be changed or removed to protect the innocent and guilty.
Todays episode features 3 tales.
First up is Virginia Lillye with a story about a chance meeting at Frankies Pizza in Sydney.
Followed by Tony Azzopardi's tale of a Sydney underworld figure.
And finally, Fran Kora tells of a trippy encounter in Amsterdam.
Warning. Some of these stories contain adult themes, drug use and some rather bright language, so listener discretion is advised.
For more info and past episodes of The Gig Life Podcast featuring Virginia, Tony and Fran, visit thegiglifepodcast.com or search in your favourite podcast app.
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Kora: https://www.facebook.com/KoraOfficial
Virginia Lillye: https://www.virginialillye.com.au/
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
My guest today is Chris Kamzelas
A guitarist from Sydney, Chris first came onto my radar back in the early 2000s as he was part of the Australian Idol band.
He was also in the first band of The Voice Australia. Since then he’s gone on to play with everyone!
Back in 2019 we did a guitarists roundtable podcast which Chris was part of the panel.
Currently part of Russel Crowes band, The Gentleman Barbers, he also plays around town in The Rocking Byrds amongst others, and he has some new music out. A song he wrote about his father called Song for Angelo. Check it out.
For more info on Chris, check out his Instagram and Facebook.
This conversation was recorded 21/05/2025
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?
In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, told by the musicians and artists that were there.
Sometimes the names will be changed or removed to protect the innocent and guilty.
Todays episode features 3 tales:
First up is Phil Ceberano and his story about a talented dancing hero.
Followed by Fab Omodei and his story about an interesting experience in a theatre show band pit.
And finally, Victor Rounds shares a career highlight involving Paul and Linda McCartney and front lawn chill session.
Warning. Some of these stories contain adult themes, so listener discretion is advised.
For more info and past episodes of The Gig Life Podcast featuring Phil, Fab and Victor, visit thegiglifepodcast.com or search in your favourite podcast app.
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Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
My guest today is Ben Todd.
From Adelaide and from a long family line of drummers, Ben spent 13 years with Cirque du Soleil as drummer and musical director and these days plays with Dojorise, The Superjesus as well as other theatre shows including Beauty and The Beast which he is currently on.
Be also has a podcast./YouTube channel called Drummers Perspective.
For more info on Ben, check out his Instagram and Facebook.
This conversation was recorded 01/05/2025
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Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Yo, Stevie Taylor here.
A little bonus episode for you today.
As you may know, I was born and raised in a small town in Wairarapa region on NZ called Masterton.
Recently I was invited onto a local Wairarapa radio show called Everyday People on Arrow FM. Hosted by Camille Watkins.
If you want to hear a little bit about my early days back there in NZ and how we got to be where we are today, keep listening.
Hope you dig it.
This conversation was recorded 05/03/25
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
My guest today, well he’s no stranger to the show. Hamish Stuart is back.
Hamo’s first appearance on the show was back in early 2020, and he was also part of the Stevie Gadd Spotlight episode panel.
He’s back to talk about what’s he’s been up to, including working with Jim Moginie, Rob Hirst, Jade MacRae, Don Walker and a bunch of others. Always fun hanging with Hamo. I hope you dig it.
Check out Hamish's instagram
This conversation was recorded 20/04/2025
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Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
My guest today is Tim Baltes.
Tim is a drummer and producer from Wisconsin in the US who now lives in France.
You may know Tim from his kooky and whacky instagram page timbofromkeno, but I got to know who Tim was through his Drumless Tracks on Bandcamp. A wonderful resource for drummers.
In this conversation, we talk about all of that and more. Hope you dig it.
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This conversation was recorded 14/03/2025
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
My guest today is Andy Bickers.
Andy is a saxophone player, originally from New Zealand and now living in Australia.
From NZ bands Backdoor Blues Band, Smokeshop and Netherworld Dancing toys, to a long time association with Midnight Oil, a few Eagles gigs here and there, to just recently coming off the road with Cold Chisel on their 5-0 tour…Andy is a session saxophonist, jazz to the roots but a rock n roll attitude. This was an awesome hang. Hope you dig this conversation.
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This conversation was recorded 25/02/2025
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Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
My guest today is Sydney Drummer, Dom Cabrera.
You may have seen Dom play with 3PerCent, Jess Mauboy, Conrad Sewell, Sexy Sunday Jam, Milan Ring and many others.
Dom is endorsed by Sonor Drums and Ufip cymbals.
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This conversation was recorded 31/01/2025
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