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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Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
My guest Today is Phil Stack.
Phil is a multi-instrumentalist really. He plays piano and guitar but mostly known for his bass playing having played in James Morrison's band for many years but in the early 2000s, Phil and same buddy formed the band Thirsty Merc which is still going strong.
But he also his own solo music. He has a couple of albums and EPs out with his latest album released recently. Its bloody good eh.
This conversation was recorded 04/10/2022.
For more on Phil and his music, see links below:
https://www.instagram.com/philstackmusic/
https://www.facebook.com/PhilStackMusic
Phil Stack on Spotify
Phil Stack on Apple Music
https://www.thirstymerc.com/
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Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
My guest today is Glenn Wilson.
Glenn is a drummer from Sydney.
He's played in numerous theatre shows including Hamilton, Saturday Night Fever, Guys & Dolls to name just a few, as well as playing with Wendy Mathews, Max Sharam, The Seekers, Andrew Farriss, Lee Kernaghan, Glenn Shorrock and many others.
Glenn has also been the drummer in the Tamworth Star Maker House band, and as a founding member, for over 20 years.
This conversation was recorded 20/09/2022.
Check out Glenn's studio videos at the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/glennwilsondrums
https://www.youtube.com/c/GlennWilsonDrums
You can also check out Glenn, Gordon Rytmeister, Lance Philip and Stevie Taylor on TGLP Spotlight: Simon Phillips podcast episode.
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Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
My guest today is Juanita Tippins..
Juanita is a singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and producer, a poet amongst other things.
She co-founded Sydney band Suite Az, she's one half of Sydney act Confection, she's toured the world with Joe Bonamassa, she has toured with Cold Chisel, sung with Hoodu Gurus, Marcia Hines and many others.
Juanita has new solo music coming soon.
This conversation was recorded 08/09/2022.
https://www.facebook.com/Confection.sweetfunk
https://www.facebook.com/Suiteaz
https://www.instagram.com/juanitatippins
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
My guest today is Josh Beagley.
Josh is an iconic Australian artist, producer, DJ and guitarist with a long and storied history creating Australian funk, dance boogie and pop with bands like SWOOP, Confection, Professor Groove & The Booty Affair and Coastal Elite, to name a few...
This conversation was recorded 06/09/2022.
https://www.personalbestrecords.com/
https://www.instagram.com/joshuabeagley
https://www.instagram.com/confection_boogie
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Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
My guest today is Marcel Yamounni.
Marcel is a guitarist, bass player, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer from Melbourne.
He has a new album out called "Essential Arteries" which he he wrote, recorded and producer during the Melbourne lockdowns. And i gotta say its pretty bloody awesome. He's world class, man.
I have been a fan of Marcel's music for quiet awhile and we have also been talking over social media too so it was cool to hang out and chat.
This is episode 131 and i hope you enjoy my conversation with Marcel Yammouni.
This conversation was recorded 24/01/2022.
https://marcelyammouni.net/
https://www.instagram.com/captainvibe
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Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
My guest today is Nicky Bomba.
Nicky is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, band leader and He has been a blazing creative spark in Australian music for decades.
Drummer in the John Butler Trio on classic albums Sunrise Over Sea, April Uprising and Flesh & Blood; the driving force behind Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Bomba and Bustmento.
He wears many hats. And he has a new album out called Food and Shelter which for me personally, helped me get through a bit of a dark cloud at end of 2021 and so it was really great to sit down and chat with him.
This is episode 130, and i hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr Nicky Bomba...
This conversation was recorded 20/02/2022.
For more info on Nicky, check the link below.
https://linktr.ee/nickybomba
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Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
On January 29th 2020, Natasha Stuart lost her courageous battle with cancer.
To celebrate her memory and spirit, please enjoy TGLP Ep 34 Natasha Stuart in replay.
Natasha Stuart.
Singer from Sydney, Australia
Solo artist as well as backing vocalist for top Australian and worldwide artists such as Christine Anu, Paul Mac, Richard Clapton, Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena, David Campbell, Cold Chisel, Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell, George Benson, Michael Bolton and many many more.
Recorded in Bondi, NSW Australia. 27/02/2019
Intro/outro song: Dangerous - Natasha Stuart
“Light This Fuse” Natasha Stuart (2012)"Give Up On Love” (ballad from EP)EP “Get 2 Know Ya” Natasha Stuart 2006"Everybody’s Free” - “Razzle Dazzle” soundtrack“Flashdance (What A Feeling)” - Razzle Dazzle soundtrack"Purple Rain" with Boy George (youtube)
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
My guest today is Christian Lauofo, aka A2 - The Brown Wunda.
A2 is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and audio engineer. He has a brand new podcast called Wundaland Podcast and a new album coming out soon.
This is TGLP Ep 129 and i hope you enjoy my conversation with A2 - The Brown Wunda.
This conversation was recorded 19/01/2022.
For more info on A2, check out linktr.ee/thebrownwunda
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Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thank you for tuning into The Gig Life Podcast in 2021.
But what about 2022...
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Kathleen Halloran is a guitarist from Melbourne Australia.
She's a rare talent with a soul, feel, attitude, and work ethic way beyond her years.
Currently playing with Kate Ceberano, she has her own trio which includes my past guest Darryn Farrugia and she's also all over the theatre show vibe currently depping on Moulin Rogue.
She is certainly one to keep and ear and eye out for.
This conversation was recorded 30/11/2021.
For more information on Kathleen, check out https://www.kathleenhalloran.com
You can also find her on instagram.
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