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
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Darren Mathiassen. Bluff-born D’s organic grooves are integral to the homegrown flavours of Aotearoa, through groups and artists such as Iva Lamkum, Rhombus, Age Pryor, Bella Kalolo, Charlotte Yates and Trinity Roots (in particular, with the iconic Little Things), but his long-standing bond with sterling soul sista, Hollie Smith, has produced both top selling albums and unforgettable performances. And then auspiciously, much to the excitement of hardcore festival party goers, as of NYE 2012/13, D picked up heavier sticks and became the pounding heart of soul'n'drum'n'bass behemoth, Shapeshifter
Recorded in Sydney, Australia 27/10/18
(intro track: Water or Gold - Hollie Smith)
http://www.darrenmathiassen.com/wp/
https://www.facebook.com/shapeshifterlivenz/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4whp3jSWWaITn36r9D4ZLf?si=d0K7O4RvRbyhyiZG20Homw
https://www.holliesmith.co.nz
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPgXrJM4a5sx_-3iIlyk_lw
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Dave Sleishman. Drummer, and director of Sleishman Drum Co. Following in his fathers footsteps, Dave took what his dad had created and expanded it to what Sleishman is today. Helping develop and create the Twin Pedal and Sleishman Free-Floating System to the Pro Series we see today Dave is always thinking of new ideas and new ways to keep Sleishman Drum Co. one step ahead of the game!
Dave also plays for The Never Ending 80’s Show.
Recorded at Sleishman Drum Co, Sydney, NSW Australia 26/10/18
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Steele Turkington. Drummer, and one of Australia's leading/groundbreaking drum restorers and instrument makers. Founder and owner of Kentville Drums.
"I'm often asked... what’s the Kentville story Won't you tell us the tale?
Well, I started Kentville Drums with the simple aim of providing the Sydney community with a dedicated drum repair service, and in true Australian form, necessity really mothered invention. While I brought twenty years of experience as a drummer and my existing workshop skills with me to this job, I've never stopped learning or adding strings to my bow along the way. Over the years I’ve made my own tools to suit strange new tasks, honed my techniques and established my own style and school of approach to restoration. Today I’m fortunate to find my work and my products in demand across Australia and around the world.
As a lifelong annoying perfectionist, I devote myself to detail and quality. Whether I’m working for a studio or a symphony orchestra, The Rolling Stones or the local primary school, I’m always committed to providing every one of my clients my best work and the outcome they need.
Beyond restoration services, I’m dedicated to upholding the great traditions of rawhide drumhead lapping by continuing to produce my kangaroo hide drumheads, which are today being played by drummers and percussionists in a wide array of genres across five continents. Every drumhead is made entirely by hand, amongst the bell birds and red gums at my workshop in beautiful Kurrajong, just outside Sydney.
Steele Turkington"
Recorded in Kurrajong, NSW Australia 24/10/18
http://www.kentvilledrums.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/kentville_drums/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/kentvilledrums/
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Bek Jensen is a Sydney based Singer/songwriter who grew up in an exceptionally talented family with both her parents working as professional musicians in Australia. Always surrounded by live music and wrapped in a blanket of classic soul, blues, jazz, country and gospel music, she started performing at a young age and found that she had an intense passion for the stage.
Already established as an in-demand backing vocalist from the age of 16, Bek has recorded and toured nationally with Australia’s iconic artists including Cold Chisel, Jimmy and Mahalia Barnes, Tina Harrod, The Sleepy Jackson, Paul McDermott, ALPHAMAMA, Morganics, Jackie Orszaczky and Clayton and Lachy Doley to name just a few and has released numerous original recordings, signed and unsigned, under different guises. Bek has just released her new EP, Magic & Art.
Recorded in Marrickville, NSW Australia 16/10/18
https://bekjensen.bandcamp.com/album/magic-art
https://www.facebook.com/BekJensenMusic/
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
John Hardaker is a Sydney based jazz, blues and rock guitarist, band leader, graphic designer, music blogger and music reviewer for Australian Jazz.
He formed and led The JHD Revival Band and now has a new modular group, The John Hardaker Direction which he formed out of the need to adapt to the ever changing Sydney live music scene.
Recorded in Croydon, NSW Australia 17/10/18
https://www.facebook.com/JohnHardakerDirection
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Michael Wheatley. Like a force of nature, this Sydney based artist has continued to carve deep and glorious pathways in music, burlesque, cabaret, performance art, hosting, modelling, DJing and sound production since 1990 nationally and globally. With a passion to stay true to his art and collaborators whilst always challenging and pushing the envelope further it is hard to keep up with what Michael is working on next. Be it a live cabaret show, a new album or cheeky neo-burlesque act the only guarantee is that it will be an experience and offered from the bottom of the artist's heart.
Recorded in Marrickville, NSW Australia 16/10/18
https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/candy-royalle/849034696
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/deep-clean/1228111413
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31gVGUqhb1PS1IUSVg8AnE?si=W3IYTB28TxGAJFDF15BvXg
Monday Oct 15, 2018
Monday Oct 15, 2018
Dauno Martinez! Chilean born bass player, guitarist, drummer, virtuoso, artist. Theres nothing this guy cant do. Having played all over the world with some of the greatest musician, Sydney is wear his pocket and groove is at.
Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 09/10/18
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvBnw1RGi5eweO6tkWdPZQ
http://www.gangofbrothers.net/About.html
https://www.facebook.com/gangbrothers/
https://www.facebook.com/dauno.martinez/about?lst=549383766%3A522764765%3A1539596651
Friday Oct 12, 2018
Friday Oct 12, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Adm Ventoura is a “first call” bass guitarist based in Sydney. He has worked across a wide range of musical styles throughout Australia and also in South America, USA, UK, Asia, the Middle East and New Zealand.
Over the last 25 years, he has played, recorded and toured with an array of artists and musicians in concerts, clubs, and for radio and television. These artists include Al Green, Kelly Rowland, Lupe Fiasco, Jon Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano, Vika and Linda Bull, and Jessica Mauboy, Karen Lee Andrews and Delta Goodrem.
In addition to this performance experience Adm has composed works and been accompanist for Quantum Leap Youth Dance Ensemble, Dance Tank (Sydney Opera House), Steps Youth Dance Company – WA, the Victorian College of the Arts, Sonic Mayhem Orchestra and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He has a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance) from the Western Australian Conservatorium.
Adm’s current gigs projects include Alma Music Presents:, Oyobi, Suite Az and Toru.
Recorded in Marrickville, NSW Australia 02/10/18
https://soundcloud.com/user-524371069/this-one-be-killa-merenia-feat-kween-g-oyobi-rework
https://www.facebook.com/almamusicpresents/
https://m.facebook.com/wearetoru/
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Based in SydneyAustralia, "Fab" has been playing drums professionally for over 30 years, both in Australia and overseas. He has recorded and toured with a host of national and international artists including Rick Astley, Delta Goodrem, Brian McFadden, Richard Clapton, Daryl Braithwaite, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, Percy Sledge, Brian Mannix, Eurogliders, Jack Jones, Chantoozies, Shannon Noll, Deni Hines, Doc Nesson, The Angels, Paul Gray/Wa Wa Nee, Choir Boys, Doug Williams, David Campbell, Human Nature and many more and continues to play live and record for many different artists.
Fab is also and actor, presenter and artist.
Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia. 28/09/18
https://www.facebook.com/flash54band/
https://www.instagram.com/omodei69/?hl=en