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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...

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Episode 86: Anna Laverty

Thursday Jun 11, 2020

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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Episode 85: Peter Northcote

Friday Jun 05, 2020

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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Episode 84: Gary Pinto

Friday May 29, 2020

Friday May 29, 2020

Garry Pinto is considered one of the greatest Soul and R&B Singers that Australia has produced.
His musical background includes fronting the multi platinum selling band, CDB, widely regarded as pioneers of R&B music in Australia, and he has also written songs for a number of Australian artists including Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Christine Anu, Mr Timothy and Jade Mcrae,
He has mentored many of Australia's recording artists and worked as X Factor Australia's Vocal Director, and has also worked on many of Australia’s other music television shows, including, ‘The Voice’, and, ‘All Together Now.’
A well as charity work, being a father and being a husband, Gary is currently touring with, ‘The Songs and Times of Sam Cooke’,  and is also part Tina Arena’s and Guy Sebastian’s touring bands.
Truely one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, it was an honour to sit and chat with this incredible musician and human. 
Ladies and gentleman, please sit back and open your ears to some of the life and times of Gary Pinto. 
 
Episode recorded 14/05/2020.
 
Intro music: Hook Me Up - CDB.
Outro music: On The Edge - Gary Pinto.
 
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Episode 83: Jackie Barnes

Friday May 22, 2020

Friday May 22, 2020

Jackie Barnes.
Born into Australian music royalty as the son of legendary rock singer Jimmy Barnes, it seems Jackie was always destined to be a part of the music industry.
He discovered drums at age 5 through watching the great Tony Brock play drums with his father. 
After finishing high school studies in Sydney, Australia, Jackie began working in the local music scene and eventually auditioned successfully for the Jimmy Barnes band in 2005 and immediately began touring locally and globally. After a few years in the band, he felt the necessity to branch out and expand his musical knowledge, so he applied, auditioned and began a Bachelor of Music at the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, and graduated with honours. 
Jackie toured the world with Australian group "The Ten Tenors”, recorded drums, percussion and vocals on the album “Revolućion” with rock supergroup The Dead Daisies.
Jackie is also a longtime member of The Lachy Doley Group which has seen him touring constantly in the past 5 years.
As well as still touring the world in his fathers band, Jackie has had the chance to work such other great artists as Keith Urban, Journey, Joe Bonamassa, Diesel, Ian Moss, Rose Tattoo, Bob Daisley, Steve Morse, Glenn Hughes and Reece Mastin to name a few. 
With such great experience already at 34 years old, it seems Jackie has a long illustrious career ahead of him.
Jackie’s a great dude. Worldly, humble and takes nothing for granted.
Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Jackie Barnes. 
 
Recorded 11/05/2020.
 
 

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Episode 82: Zoe Hauptmann

Saturday May 16, 2020

Saturday May 16, 2020

Zoe Hauptmann has become one of the most in demand bass players around with gigs like Missy Higgins, Ian Moss, Paul Kelly and Neil Finn, Justine Clarke, Elana Stone, Tim Minchin, Katie Noonan and many others.
Growing up in a musical family on an apple orchid in Canberra, Zoe and her two brothers, Ben and James Hauptmann developed a deep love for the history and traditions of Jazz. Transfixed by their parent’s record collection, the Hauptmann’s were a ready-made trio with Zoe on bass, Ben and his guitar, and James on drums.
As adults, the Hauptmann siblings have all enjoyed longstanding success as professional musicians and composers.
As well as all the playing, the gigs etc, Zoe is also Creative/Artistic Director for SIMA, musical director for Australian Women in Music Awards, Artistic Programmer for Wangaratta Jazz Festival and founding member of Ettalong Jazz Festival.
Zoe has always been passionate about addressing the gender imbalance in the music industry and still actively seeks to bring change.
She also a mum to young children, a wife and avid surfer. How does she make it work?
Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Zoe Hauptmann. 
 
Episode recorded 30/04/2020. 
 
Intro music: Bang Bang - Lanie Lane (Zoe on bass).
Outro music: Better Be Home Soon - Neil Finn & Paul Kelly Live (Zoe on bass).
 
You can find Zoe on her Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

 

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Episode 81: Kav Temperley

Tuesday May 05, 2020

Tuesday May 05, 2020

Kav Temperley is the lead singer, bassist and songwriter for the legendary Fremantle rockers, Eskimo Joe.
The Eskies have made 6 studio albums, 3 of those debuting at number 1 on the Aria Charts and juggernaut Black Finger Nails, Red Wine staying 62 weeks in the Australian top 50, thats just a few of their impressive achievements.
 
A well as Eskimo Joe, Kav co-formed soul collective Basement Birds, started a small indie record Label called Dirt Diamond Productions, he’s written and released some solo music as well as being a prolific songwriter and a songwriting mentor for young musicians. 
 
Kav and his wife Beth (aka Studio Cat) also have their own Podcast called HatJam.
 
In the chat, Kav and I talk about his early days growing up in Fremantle, picking up the bass, almost going to jazz school, forming a school band, winning the campus band comp which won them a recording session, to eventually forming Eskimo Joe. 21 years later, the Eskies are still going strong.
We also talk of course about HatJam Podcast which you must go and check out. I think its fantastic.
Just a warning to you, there is drug talk and references in this episode so if you don’t like to hear that kind of thing, best not listen to this one.
So without further adieu, ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for Kav Temperley.
 
Episode recorded 28/04/2020.
 
 
You can find Kav at the links below.

 

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Episode 80: Carmen Smith

Saturday Apr 25, 2020

Saturday Apr 25, 2020

Carmen Smith, originally from western Sydney, is a singer songwriter and performer who has also worked, toured and written extensively with some of Australia’s best artists.
Her first experience as a backing vocalist came in 2004 with Guy Sebastian and his first nationwide tour.
Since that time Carmen has performed and toured with Diesel (support act), Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker, Diana Rouvas, Ricki Lee, Rahsaan Patterson, Roachford,  Tina Arena and many others. 
Carmen joined the cast of The Voice in 2012 and became the first contestant ever to be disqualified from the show for "Breaking the spirit of the rules" by appearing in one of Guy Sebastian's music video's. 
But no big deal. That experience actually raised her profile quiet a bit and from that has gone on to release more solo music which included one of the coolest music videos ive ever seen, and she’s continued to tour and perform with the best in Australia as one of the most sort after voices in the game. 
 
Episode recorded 09/04/2020.
 
Episode music: "They Dont Know Me" by Carmen Smith.
 
 
 

 

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Episode 79: Jason Bruer

Sunday Apr 19, 2020

Sunday Apr 19, 2020

Jason Bruer is a saxophonist from Sydney.
Born and raised in Adelaide, Jason didn’t start playing music till his very late teens. He studied music at Adelaide University in the same year as his brother and sister. That’s a unique story in itself. He played around Adelaide with quintet Small Hours before joining the band Fat Time, which quickly outgrew Adelaide so he moved with the band to Sydney. From there Fat Time went on to win Star Search that then lead to national tours with Joe Cocker, Santana, Joan Armatrading and KC & the Sunshine Band as well as TV show appearances. 
Jason moved to London in the later 80s to give the scene a crack. That move eventually lead him to play with Jools Holland, Sting, Eric Clapton, Mick Hucknell and many others. 
He also played on the soundtrack to Three Weddings and a Funeral.
Health issues started to take their toll on Jason in early 2000’s and so they moved back to Sydney. 
These days Jason leads his powerhouse sextet, Hammerhead amongst other projects. 
 
Episode recorded 07/04/2020.
 
Intro music: "Sychophanticide' by Hammerhead (Turning Point)
Outro music: "Blues for Jones" by Hammerhead (Turning Point) 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Episode 78: Emma Pask

Sunday Apr 12, 2020

Sunday Apr 12, 2020

Emma Pask.
Award winning vocalist Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s favourite voices in Jazz.
Her effortless honest stage presence combined with her powerful vocal ability, leaves audiences spellbound and inspired whenever she takes to the stage.
While Emma’s voice and style are unique, and individually her own, her performances are reminiscent of the classic era of jazz, when swing was top of the charts. Her talent was first spotted by internationally renowned jazz great James Morrison, when she was just 16 years old. She joined his band as the lead vocalist at 16, and went on the spent a solid 20 years touring the world with Morrison.
In 2013, Emma was asked to try out for season 2 of The Voice, then promised by Ricky Martin to sing on his album. That didn’t happen. She secured a recording contract with Universal, that didn’t quiet go to 
plan so after an amicable split with the record company, Emma was again an independent artist. 
Also add to all the that, there’s solo records, tours all around the world, and always high praise for her band and musicians she works with.
And did you know that Emma was also the voice of Dorothy the Dinosaur?
We talk about all that stuff. I also asked her about vocal technique vocal scatting which is part of Emma’s sound. 
We were supposed to meet up in person for this podcast, but COVID 19 hit so we connected via video. Please excuse the sound quality in some places. 
As the great jazz virtuoso James Morrison says of Emma, “Whilst it’s fashionable to be a jazz singer these days, she is the real thing!”

 

Recorded 05/04/2020.

 

Episode music: "Georgia on my Mind" - Emma Pask with Sydney All Star Big Band.

 

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Source: Cairns Post - “So for me, entering The Voice was a way for me to create longevity and expose myself, in a way. I’m definitely comfortable with the experience. It put me back on my toes again." 

 

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Episode 76: Darryn Farrugia

Friday Apr 03, 2020

Friday Apr 03, 2020

My guest today is Australian drumming legend, Darryn Farrugia.
When I was an beginner drummer in NZ in the early 90s, there wasn’t much access to international drummers apart from magazines or Starlick or DCI videos. So I used to sit down every Saturday night and study Darren doing his thing as the house band drummer on Hey Hey It’s Saturday. He used to blow me away with his playing and crack me up with his quirk by sticking his head in the TV shot he wasn’t suppose to be in haha!
Daz studied with Frank Corniola and Virgil Donati and he also spent time in the US to study with Marvin Smitty Smith and Joe Morello. 
One day, Darren got a call to dep for Virgil on the Burt Newton show which opened some doors and eventually lead to his call up to Hey Hey Saturday. Through Hey Hey, he got to play with Tom Jones, Tina Arena, The Commodores, Trisha Yearwood,  Joe Cocker,  B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter, Randy Crawford,  Roger Daltry, Barry Manilow, Jackson Browne, Rene Geyer, Thelma Houston Tommy Emmanuel to name just a few.
Darren started teaching at age 16 and has maintained that right through his career. As well as spending a few years teaching in the UK, he’s released 2 books called Groove Perspectives and The Groove Perspectives Playalong, and he has a top notch drumming YouTube channel which has great content, looks awesome and sounds fantastic. 
Among all that, he’s a pretty mean woodworker, and shares an alter ego by the name of Giuseppe The Giraffe on his instagram.
Cheers,
Stevie.
 
Episode recorded 22/03/2020.
 
Episode Intro Music: Chase the Scene - Darryn Farrugia (Seeds 2016).
Episode Outro Music: Seeds - Darryn Farrugia (Seeds 2016).
 
 
 

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