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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Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Stevie Cat Jnr is a drummer from Waiuku, New Zealand, who now lives in Melbourne and currently plays with Aussie hip hop legend Seth Sentry.
He was one half of Misfits of Science, a hip hop rap duo that that had big success in NZ in the the early 2000s with their hit song Fools Love.
Check out "Fools Love" video.
Once Stevie moved to Melbourne, he joined up with Kimbra, hit the heights and toured the world.
He's also played for Regurgitator, RnBeast Band and Gospel Sundays.
This conversation was recorded July 2021.
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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
My guest today is Lozz Benson.
Lozz is a drummer, vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist fro Sydney, Australia.
This conversation was recorded July 2021.
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Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
This is A Few Gig Tales #4.
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 4 stories.
First up, Victor Rounds tells us about a recording session with a jealous recording artist, then Scott Burford recalls meeting Keith Urban's guitarist in a Picton Pub, Phil Ceberano meets the daughter of the King and then Virginia Lillye risks her life to perform for the troops in the middle east.
Warning. This episode has some swearing, so listener discretion is advised.
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Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
This is A Few Gig Tales #3.
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 stories told by Jackie Barnes.
The first 2 stories are about some experiences Jackie had in West Africa whilst he was studying at Berkley and the final story is a unique experience at a musical festival in Estonia with The Lachey Doley group.
Warning. This episode has some swearing, so listener discretion is advised.
For more info and episode 83 of The Gig Life Podcast featuring Jackie Barnes, visit thegiglifepodcast.com or search in your favourite podcast app.
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Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
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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Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
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 Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
My guest today is Paul Berton.
Paul is a guitarist, educator, composer, producer and musical director from Sydney.
Leo Sayer, Renee Geyer, John Waters, Jeff Duff and Jimmy Barnes are just a handful of artist that have been lucky enough to have Paul involved in their music.
Paul joined Leo Sayer's band in 2005 and is still there today as guitarist and musical director.
Paul teaches music and music production at Ultimo TAFE. He has managed and operated recording studios, played on hundreds of TV and radio jingles, has played in many theatre show bands including Looking through a glass onion, Fame, Rent and Rocky Horror Show as well as been involved in feature films an TV shows.
Paul has travelled extensively through the US and Europe as well as India where he has studied the music and history of those places to fill his Musicians Playbook, which now gives him a unique approach to the music he plays today.
Ask any anyone that knows Paul, and they'll tell you just how special he is. One of Australia's finest.
So have a seat, grab a drink and settle in as i bring you some of the life and times of the great Mr Paul Berton.
This conversation was recorded 01/07/2021.
Intro Music - Call The Blues My Best Friend, featuring Victor Rounds on vocal and bass, Con Settineri on drums and Paul Berton on guitar.
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
My Guest today is Shauna Jensen.
Shauna is a vocalist with an outstanding pedigree.
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Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
My guest today is Dave Longo.
Dave is a freelance guitarist , producer, recording and mix engineer.
Having spent the last 26 in Sydney performing around town with various pop, funk bands, duo’s , jazz ensembles, and studio work, Dave has formed many longstanding musical relationships that kept him working all this time.
Carols in the Domain, Australian Idol, Voice Kids Australia, NSW Schools Spectacular, Weird Assembly, The Joe Macri band, Matt McMahon, Kate Miller Heidke and Bill Risby are just a handful of musical situations that Dave has left his mark on.
Back in 2003 Dave joined the great Doug Parkinsons band and had been a mainstay in its various lineups over the years since Dougs intimely passing in March this year. Doug and Dave were also working on a new DP album.
Loyalty, integrity and a staunch work ethic are the keys to Dave's longevity.
If you hadnt heard of the name, Dave Longo, well you have now.
Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Mr Dave Longo.
This interview was recorded 06/06/2021.
Episode Music.
Intro: Gone by Bill Risby from Bassless Claims album. Bill Risby - Piano, David Longo - Guitar, Hamish Stuart - Drums. Recorded and mixed by Stef Nowak. 2020.
Outro: Hummingbird. Written by Leon Russell. Doug Parkinson - Vocals, Dave Longo - Guitar and producer, Leon Gaer - Bass, Nic Cecire - Drums, Carol Starkey + Carmel Mesiti + Maureen Longo - Background Vocals, Alex Longo - Guitar. Recorded by Stef Nowak and Dave Longo. Mixed by Dave Longo.
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Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
My guest today is Pete Drummond.
Pete is a session drummer, composer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Australia.
As said in an article by Drumscence magazine:
“Pete Drummond is a world-class musician at the top of his game. His relentless pursuit of technical mastery and his deep-rooted musicality have made him one of Australia's top session drummers and soundtrack composers”
Pete is also and educator and drum teacher. He's developed a unique drum lesson that aims to revolutionise the way drumming in taught on digital platforms.
Pete has played with the best and has performed along side some of his hero's including Virgil Donati and Dave Weckl.
In 2006, Todd Hunter asked Pete to join his band Dragon and he's been playing drums, keyboards, singing and songwriting with Dragon ever since, including being inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame.
Pete also stays busy on his original projects "Light Beyond Sleep" and his 80s alter ego, “Eirie”.
We had a great time making this episode for you. Lots of laughs, lots of music and some great stories. Be sure to listen till the end.
Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for the one, the only, Mr Pete Drummond.
This conversation was recorded 23/02/2021.
Intro music: History - Eirie.
Outro music: Press Start - Light Beyond Sleep.
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