The Gig Life Podcast

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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

Saturday Aug 29, 2020

Episode 95: Tony Azzopardi

Saturday Aug 29, 2020

My guest today is percussionist, Tony Azzopardi.

Tony grew up in Sydney, the youngest of 15 children with his mother and father coming from Malta.

Music was always in the family with Tony’s first band being the family band called Africa, with his brother Marz, the drummer of the band, being particularly influential to Tony’s early development as a musician, and as a percussionist.

These were the early to mid 70s. Tony has been a professional musician ever since, having played with live or recorded with the a lot of the best including Doug Parkinson, Marcia Hines, Roger Frampton, Jenny Morris, Mark Hunter , Andrew Oh, Richard Clapton, Gina Jeffries, Jeff Duff, Tina Arena, Ian Moss, Barry Leef and many others.

Tony was also the house band percussionist for Australian Idol.

In an effort to pull back a bit from constant touring and gigging, Tony and his friend created DRUMBEAT, an interactive drums and percussion show that would tour Australian schools.

In 2011, Tony got very ill with cancer. Yet during treatment, he stilled went out and gigged.

After beating that cancer, it was time for a change so he packed up and moved out of Sydney. He now spends his days on his farm in the hunter region of NSW, and he still plays everyday.

So without further ardue, Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Tony Azzopardi.

This conversation was recorded 18/08/2020.

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Friday Aug 21, 2020

Episode 94: Joel Burton

Friday Aug 21, 2020

My guest today is bass player Joel Burton.

Born in Sydney, raised in the far north coast of NSW, Joel’s first instrument was trumpet before moving to the bass guitar at the age of 14.

After studying for a bachelor of music, Joel moved back down to Sydney.

There he worked in music shops, managed a specialty bass store, gigged and gigged, turned pro and hasn’t looked back since.

Joel plays in the Ray Mann Three, The Lachy Doley Group, plays tonnes of corporate and pub club gigs with different groups, has his own original project with his friends called Tenderfoot, and recently finished up Season 9 of The Voice Australia as a member of the incredibly talented house band.

Joel's a very laid back and humble cat, and with him its all about those supporting bass lines, the pocket, the space and knowing when it's your turn to shine. Clearly this makes Joel one of the most in demand bass players around.

So ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Joel Burton.

This conversation was recorded 12/08/2020.

Intro Music: "But You Just Can't Take It" - Lachy Doley Group.

Outro Music: "The Day We Meet" - Tenderfoot

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Thursday Aug 13, 2020

Episode 93: Rob Rhodes

Thursday Aug 13, 2020

My guest today Rob Rhodes.

Rob is a singer, guitarist, entertainer, entertainment manager and band owner.

Born and raised in Sydney, Rob relocated to the NSW far north coast in 2015.

As well as the music stuff Rob has done, he’s also been a Hotel/Pub manger, restaurant manager and venue manager.

When COVID 19 hit, Rob used that time to create a couple of Facebook live shows to keep himself busy and to stay in touch with his friends ands fans . One of those being The Musicians Inn.

In this conversation today, Rob and I talk about his career to this point, the effects of COVID 19 on the music industry, a little on health and well being, some insights into performance, entertainment management and hotel management amongst other things.

A very giving, selfless, hard working and insightful man, Rob Rhodes is the real deal.

Hope you dig this conversation as much as I did. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up to Rob Rhodes.

This conversation was recorded 11/08/2020.

Intro Music: "Bloody Money" - Rob Rhodes Band

Outro Music: "Human Race" - Rob Rhodes Band

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Saturday Aug 01, 2020

Episode 92: Daniel Pliner

Saturday Aug 01, 2020

My guest today is Sydney keyboardist, songwriter and producer Daniel Pliner.

From Darth Vegas to Veneno, Watussi, The Sticks, The Strides, Asthmatix, Dereb the Ambassador, The Nick Garbett Quintet, Barefoot Divas, Wallace, Oyobi, 3rdEyeLaserCat and many others, as well as his own project and alter ego PlaneFace, Daniel’s got his fingers in a hugely eclectic body of work.

He’s a master keyboardist and sound designer and clearly versatile enough to play anything from metal to latin to classical to cinematic dub which makes him one of the most in demand cats around.

He’s humble, eclectic, eccentric and he’s a genius.

Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for the plinosaur, Mr Daniel Pliner.

This conversation was record 15/07/2020.

Intro Music: "Duke Fluken" - PlaneFace (Fishing From An Asteroid)

Outro Music: "Asteroid Dust" - PlaneFace (Fishing From An Asteroid)

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Monday Jul 13, 2020

Episode 90: Andro Martinez

Monday Jul 13, 2020

My guest today is Andro Martinez.

Andro is an outstanding guitarist, audio engineer, producer and songwriter.

Andro has worked and played with many of the best which includes Darryl Beaton and the D1 Cartel, Gang of Brothers (which includes Dauno, Banel, Fenix Martinez and Buddy Siolo), he’s recently engineered and mixed Carlos C Major’s upcoming album out of his recording studio Martinez Productions which he shares with his partner and artist Lily Guerrero, and he’s currently producing EPs and tracks for a whole bunch of artists out the studio.

We talk about his early days in Chile, touring around with his Father, the great Victor Martinez, and watching his shows from side of stage. Moving with his family to Sydney, not speaking any English yet he and his family found their voice through their art, their music.

We talk about musicians, gigs, the recording process, influences, inspirations, gear, friends and music.

This one has been a long time in the making. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Andro Martinez.

This episode was recorded 07/07/2020.

Intro Music: "Mama's Recipe" - Andro Martinez ft Lily Guerrero.

Outro Music: "One More Round" - Gang of Brothers

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Thursday Jul 02, 2020

Episode 89: Tim Firth

Thursday Jul 02, 2020

My guest today is Tim Firth.

Tim is one of Sydney’s most in-demand drummers. He has performed with some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians including Emma Pask, James Muller, Mike Nock, James Morrison and has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and Cuba.

Tim completed two Bachelor of Music degrees at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and The University of New South Wales.

Tim is known for his musical intuition and highly interactive style, priding himself on giving the music and the band what they need at all times, in any musical setting.

But it's not just jazz. Tim’s a metal head! He has his own metal band and he’s also into soul, pop and rock which has landed him the drum chair for Uncle Jed and Thirsty Merc to name just a couple.

He’s also a music educator, a husband and father.

Sensibility, reliability, confidence, humility mixed with incredible wit and humour makes Tim the ultimate sideman.

Ladies and gentleman, please give it up, for Tim Firth.

This podcast was recorded 24th June 2020.

Intro Music: Brookie Hill - Scoredatura (Honest Obilvion).

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Friday Jun 26, 2020

Episode 88: TGLP Focus Show - Lusi Austin - Walking Contradiction

Friday Jun 26, 2020

Welcome to The Gig Life Podcast Focus Show.

My guest today is Lusi Austin and she has a new EP out now called Walking Contradiction. We will focus on that.

Walking Contradiction is Lusi’s first solo studio EP.

The songs are a collection of stories based on universal experiences of our shared humanity: love, nostalgia, loneliness, letting go, overcoming and relinquishing control.

Some of the songs are based on Lusi’s own experiences and some are from stories gathered from others around her.

All were written by Lusi in stolen moments of quiet in her otherwise busy homelife: a chorus of rhythms of daily life as a wife to one and a mother of five.

Lusi believes there is beauty to behold and tales to be told of the mundane moments of life and relationship.

The stories, the lyricism and the musicality of each song are the most important parts for Lusi rather than trying to manipulate them stylistically for the sake of fitting into one particular genre. As such you could say she writes in an eclectic way which in and of itself can seem like a walking contradiction.

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Saturday Jun 20, 2020

Episode 87: Phil Ceberano

Saturday Jun 20, 2020

My guest today is Phil Ceberano.

Phil has performed, played guitar, recorded and written music with many of the finest musicians this country has to offer over the last 30 years.

Phil spent many of his touring and recording years as co-songwriter collaborator and musical director/producer with his sister Kate Ceberano.

Phil also runs a school holiday program - Rock Academy for young musicians and also continues to track guitar and create content in his studio ‘Aloha Studios’.

On top of that, Phil is creative director at Flourish PR, a PR company operated by his wife, Angela.

This conversation with Phil was a lot of fun. Many laughs, beer, nuggets of wisdom, impersonations, theories, mantras and stories.

When I’m putting these podcasts together, I ask my guests to send me music which I can use for the intro. I chased Phil up a few times, and yesterday he just said stuff this, ill write and record a track especially for this episode. He’s called it Stevie Burps. You can hear the whole song at the end of this episode.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Phil Ceberano.

This conversation was recorded 26/05/2020.

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Thursday Jun 11, 2020

Episode 86: Anna Laverty

Thursday Jun 11, 2020

My guest today is audio engineer, mixer and producer extraordinaire, Anna Laverty.

Anna has engineered, recorded, mixed and or produced the likes of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Paul Dempsey, Dallas Frasca, Meg Mac, Kaitlin Keegan, The Peep Tempel, Tina Arena, Lady Gaga, Go Get Mum and many many others.

With a very impressive portfolio that speaks for itself, Anna has established a reputation within the production community for bringing out the absolute potential of recordings.

She a staunch supporter of local indie talent.

Anna also appeared on the ABC show The Recording Studio as the house engineer, and she also appeared in the hit doco, Her Sound, Her Story.

As well as the production and technical stuff, Anna is also a songwriter, mentor, APRA AMCOS ambassador.

Anna generously shares her passion for music and audio production by providing insight and expertise to aspiring engineers.

So ladies and gentleman, please give it up, for Anna Laverty.

This conversation was recorded 31/05/2020.

Intro Music: "Never Be" by Meg Mac. (Vocal production and engineered by Anna Laverty).

Outro Music: "Carol" by The Peep Tempel. (Engineered by Anna Laverty).

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Friday Jun 05, 2020

Episode 85: Peter Northcote

Friday Jun 05, 2020

My guest today is Peter Northcote.

Pete’s done it all and played guitar for everyone from Dragon, Richard Clapton, Darryl Braithwaite, Glue, High 5, Jenny Morris, The Monkees, Simon Phillips and many others.

He’s played on countless recordings, jingles, sound libraries making him one of the most recorded guitarists in Australian history.

Throughout his career Pete has continually created his own situations be it bands, shows and he’s currently making the most of COVID 19 isolation by creating the inspiring Iso Duo’s, Iso Trio’s, Iso Quatro’s, Iso Gigs and now Iso Talks. These creations are seeing 10s of thousands of views and interactions (one of them nearly 500K views) and is getting his friends performing again, all be it in isolation.

It certainly hasn’t all come easy for Pete, but he’s happy to be challenged.

Episode recorded 19/05/2020.

Intro Music: "The Commencement of the System of Things" - Peter Northcote (Poindexter and the Genius Sex Act).

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