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...
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Jak Housden.
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and musical director from Sydney, Australia.
Jak is a former member of Daryl Braithwaite's touring band, founding member of The Badloves, current member of The Whitlams since 1999 and current member of Tim Minchin's band.
Amongst other gigs, Jak also plays with Richard Clapton, is the musical director of Pure Gold Live and is currently writing and recording his own solo album which is heavily influenced by the sounds and feelings of 60's.
Episode music: "Bombs" - Jak Housden.
Episode recorded 23/09/2019.
https://www.instagram.com/jakhousden/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jak+housden
https://www.facebook.com/TheWhitlamsOfficial/
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Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Brad Kora.
Drummer, producer, songwriter from Whakatane, New Zealand.
Brad is the founding member, drummer and producer of NZ band, L.A.B.
Also, with his brothers Laughton, Fran and Stu Kora, along with Dan McGruer, formed the powerhouse NZ festival band of the 2000's, KORA.
Brad is also gym owner, teacher and student of BJJ.
During this podcast, we got to talk about the forming LAB, and the band now in its current state, the recording process in detail of their upcoming 3rd album, we talked about his early childhood playing in the family band, and the forming of and story of KORA.
Also, being a drummer, of course we had to geek out on drums, drummers and drumming. And there’s a bunch of other stuff in there as well.
Now, what really struck me about Brad during this interview was his willingness, openess in discussing his musical process, LAB’s process, and he gives away a lot of trade secrets. In a age, in my opinion, where people don’t like to give too much away, this was extremely refreshing.
I hope you enjoy it.
Stevie.
Episode recorded 18/09/2019.
https://www.facebook.com/LABmusicNZ/
https://www.facebook.com/brad.kora
https://www.facebook.com/KoraOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/brad.kora/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/lab_music/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/whakatanemma/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbna7cKg1fgvraE9WiHMceA
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3eAOH2az3fQIfX2UAw0FfC?si=DOme5LWETnWgFLHNEzcT7A
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Friday Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
Emilio Panetta.
Drummer, band manager, entertainment agent & entrepreneur from Sydney.
Growing up in a strict Italian family, for Emilio to be able to play drums, on tomato sauce day he would steal the empty foam tomato boxes , hide them down the back of the yard and use tree branches as sticks to practise.
After completing a carpentry trade he never wanted to do, music was always the dream.
Having played and managed a bunch of bands and artists including The Buddy Holly Show, Roachford, Jess Maulboy, Shannon Noll, he now owns and runs his very own entertainment agency EP Entertainment as well as still playing drums in his band, Soul Nights.
Emilio and his wife also own and run an Expresso Bar called Emilio's
Episode recorded in Northmead, Australia 27/08/19
https://www.epentertainment.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/baremilios/
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As I mentioned in the intro, here are a few podcasts that I like to listen to. Check them out.
Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: https://www.dontgiveupyourdayjob.co.nz
The Guitar Speak Podcast: https://guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com
Deconstructed Drummer Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/thedeconstructeddrummer/
NZ Drummer Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/NewZealandDrummerPodcast/
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Lance Philip.
From Wellington, New Zealand, Lance Philip is a drummer, percussionist and music educator.
Lance started his formal drum leducationat age 7 with Ken Oxford and then with Bud Jones and later studied Roger Sellers and Frank Gibson jr.
He's played in the NZ National Youth Orchestra, subbed in with the NZSO, plays in Rodger Fox band, studied at the grove school of music in LA, spent 5 years in the house band for the NZ version of dancing with the stars, played in musicals such as Les Mis, Grease, 42nd St, Mama Mia, Evita…and has been a music teacher at the combined Wellington Polytech/Massey Uni/NZSOM and Victoria University since 1993.
Lance has gone on to teach some incredible NZ drummers including Darren Mathiassen od Shapeshifter, Julian Dyne of Ladi6, Jimmy Mac of Lorde, Matt Beachen of The Draxx Project and Jonny Wilson of Goodtime Music to name a few, and today remains influential in drums and percussion education in New Zealand.
Recorded in Sydney and Wellington, NZ 25/08/19
Episode Music:
Intro Music: Roger with a D - The Rodger Fox Wellington Jazz Orchestra (Drums: Lance Philip)
Outro Music: Sonny's Step - The Rodger Fox Wellington Jazz Orchestra (Drums: Lance Philip
https://www.facebook.com/LancePhilipdrums/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdzsrDq2gjUvp2kW0eaLmVw
https://www.victoria.ac.nz/nzsm/about/staff/lance-philip
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Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Danny McCrum
Recorded in Sydney & Auckland 02/08/2019
Episode Music:
Intro Music: Hustle Bustle - Danny McCrum
Outro Music: Don't Be Late - Danny McCrum
https://www.dannymccrum.com/home
https://www.instagram.com/dannymccrum/?hl=en
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https://www.dontgiveupyourdayjob.co.nz
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Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
The Gig Life Podcast - Spotlight
Jefferey Thomas Porcaro.
Born April 1, 1954 – Jeff Porcaro was an American drummer, songwriter, and record producer. In a career that spanned more than 20 years, Porcaro was best known for his work with the band Toto, who had hits such as Africa, Rosanna, Hold the Line and Georgy Porgy.
Porcaro is one of the most recorded session musicians in history, working on hundreds of albums and thousands of sessions through the 70s till the 90s including
Steely Dan
Seals and Croft
Boz Scaggs,
Michael McDonald
Richard Marx
Madonna
Pink Floyd
Al Jarreau
George Benson
Randy Crawford
Michael Jackson
Leo Sayer
The Bee Gees
Chicago
Barbara Streisand
Don Henley
Eric Clapton
On August 5th 1992, Jeff Porcaro tragically passed away. He was 38 years old
In 1993, he was posthumously inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame
TGLP Spotlight Series is where I (Stevie Taylor) and my friends sit down and talk about our favourite musicians. Be it local, be it worldwide. Musicians that have influenced us,inspired us, impacted us as musicians ourselves.
We talk about their careers, their music, legacy, we listen to some of the songs they’ve played on and we analyse these songs the best way we know how.
This is certainly not a new concept, we’re not changing the game here. We are just hanging out, bouncing stories of each other, sharing information that the others may not have known. But in the process, adding to the legacy of these brilliant musicians.
Joining me to talk about Jeff Porcaro are 3 fantastic drummers and 1 legendary guitarist:
Dave Ferry https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com/episodes/episode-39-dave-ferry
Jonnie Adams https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com/episodes/episode-19-jonnie-adams
Kere Buchanan https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com/episodes/episode-47-kere-buchanan
Jonnie and Dave were also part of TGLP Drummers Roundtable
And we are also extremely honoured and lucky yo be joined by the legendary american guitarist and producer, Louie Shelton.
Over the past several decades you would have heard Louie Shelton’s signature guitar riffs and solos on more hit records than any other session guitarist in history. The Wrecking Crew, The Monkees, Boz Scaggs, Lionel Ritchie, Glen Campbell, Seals and Croft and so much more…A true legend. Louie and Jeff both played together on Boz Scaggs Silk Degrees album.
So ladies and gentleman, please get comfortable and enjoy as we put a spotlight on the late, great, Jeff Porcaro.
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Chris Cooke
Originally from NZ, Now living in Sydney, Cookie is a singer frontman, guitarist, booking agency owner, band owner and manager.
From early days in Sydney as a FOH sound engineer, to booking agency manager for bands such as One Hit Wonders, Jellybean Jam and Seattle Sound, to tour manager for Elton Jack, A Tribute to Elton John, and he also co-forming Sydney juggernaut band, FunkStar whose line up over the years has included a host of Australians finest singers and musicians.
These days he stays busy with his bands The Chosen Few, and The Australian Trilogy Show.
Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 26/07/19
Episode Music:
Intro Music: The Australian Trilogy Show
https://www.facebook.com/AAESydney/
https://www.facebook.com/TheTrilogyShow/
https://www.facebook.com/bookthechosenfew/
https://www.facebook.com/TheSongsOfNeilFinn/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=484942778882940
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Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Bobby Poulton
Bobby is a bass player from Sydney, who is currently playing with Dami Im and is also part of Frankie’s World Famous House Band. Some of his previous gigs are The Widowbirds, Battlesnake, Gilby Clarke, Jason Owen, Reece Mastin, Peter Northcote, The Sony Music All Stars to name but a few.
Bobby was also a guest on TGLP Bass Players Roundtable. (Episode's 45 & 46)
Episode recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 23/07/2019
Episode Music:
Intro Music: When Rain Has Come - The Widowbirds
Outro Music: The Nightmare King - Battlesnake
Streaming info: https://www.manatt.com/Manatt/media/Media/PDF/US-Streaming-Royalties-Explained.pdf
https://www.instagram.com/bobbypoulton/
https://www.instagram.com/frankiesworldfamoushouseband/
https://www.facebook.com/bobbypoulton?epa=SEARCH_BOX
https://www.facebook.com/FrankiesWorldFamousHouseBand/
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Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Marina Da Silva
Drummer, percussionist, dancer, actor and radio host from Bondi, Sydney.
Growing up in Bondi to 2 Brazilian parents, Marinas father was a Capoeira master and also a double bass player in the SSO so there was always music and movement. She studied Caporira and music with her father but eventually found herself deep in dance.
Today, this combination of music and dance has her involved in projects like Junkyard Beats, Odoya, A radio show called Flywaves, a regular at The Monday Jam, and a daily study in afro cuban and Brazilian music and culture.
Episode recorded in Bondi, NSW Australia 02/07/2019
Episode Music:
Intro/Outro Music: What is Capoeira (Mestre Jeronimo) with Marina Da Silva
https://www.instagram.com/mazdog3000/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/marina.dasilva.94402
https://www.instagram.com/_odoya_/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/junkyard_beats/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/flywaves_/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/themondayjam/?hl=en
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Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Ben Rodgers
Bass player, guitarist, songwriter, producer and audio engineer.
Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates, Joe Bonamassa, Jade MacRae, Reece Mastin, Diesel, Prinnie Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Kevin Shirley, Darren Percival and Karen Lee Andrews are just a few of the names Ben has worked with so far in his career.
Ben co-wrote, played bass, engineered, produced and mixed Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates latest album, Hard Expectations, and he also produced Karen Lee Andrews album Far From Paradise.
Episode recorded in Sydney, NSW Australia 26/06/2019
Episode Music:
Intro - Loneliness is Cold - Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates (B.Rodger: Co-writer, bass, producer, mixer)
Outro - Bad Mood (Live) - Jimmy Barnes (B.Rodgers: Co-writer, bass, mixer)
https://www.instagram.com/applestreetmusic/?hl=en
https://youtu.be/2y0g22qNbUs
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