Join host Stevie Taylor for an intimate, behind-the-scenes journey into the world of professional music-making. The Gig Life Podcast features candid conversations with musicians, producers, performers, and industry professionals who share their unfiltered stories from the stage, studio, and road. What sets this podcast apart is Stevie’s uniquely relaxed interview style. Forget formal, rigid Q&As—these conversations flow naturally, as if you’re eavesdropping on two friends catching up over coffee or drinks. Stevie’s warm approach creates a comfortable space where guests open up, share laughs, and reveal personal insights they might not disclose in traditional interviews. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of building a career in music, showcasing diverse voices primarily from Australia and New Zealand’s vibrant music scenes, alongside international guests who bring global perspectives. From breakthrough moments to challenging setbacks, creative processes to business insights, these authentic discussions reveal what it truly means to live the gig life. Whether you’re a music industry professional, an aspiring artist, or simply curious about the human stories behind the music you love, tune in to experience the genuine connections Stevie builds with each guest—making you feel like you’re right there in the room, hanging out with friends who just happen to have fascinating stories from the music world. New episodes released wherever you get your podcasts.
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Friday Nov 29, 2019
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Steve Hunter.
Electric bass player, composer, songwriter and educator from Sydney, Australia.
Born and raised in Kent, South East England , Steve was picking out melodies on the family piano from an early age , but it wasn't until shortly after his family emigrated to Australia that, when at age 15 he picked up an electric bass and immediately knew that creating music and playing bass was to basically become his life.
With 10 albums to date as band leader, Steve has also gone on to play with Billy Cobham, Chick Corea , Bobby Previte, Mark Isham, Ulf Wakenius, Mark Almond Band, Maxine Nightingale, Bay City Rollers, Gayle Moran, Renee Geyer, DIG, Kate Ceberano, Josef Tawadros Trio and many others.
Steve was also the very first bass teacher at Australian Institute of music back in 1990.
These days Steve still teaches, has his band The Steve Hunter Trio with Gordon Rytmeister and Matt McMahon and he also plays with The Subterraneans.
Episode recorded 23/10/2019.
Episode Music.
Intro: : Plasa Raga by Steve Hunter (Album: Local World)
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