Episodes

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 Su...

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 C…

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...

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 curr…

Nina Ferro is a multi award-winning vocalist, songwriter, session and recording artist with a powerful, evocative voice, ridiculous vocal range and captivating stage presence. She has earned an enviable international reputati...

TO CELEBRATE JACO PASTORIUS' 70TH BIRTHDAY (1/12/21) HERE IS TGLP SPOTLIGHT: JACO PASTORIUS IN REPLAY. John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III, born December 1 1951, was an American bass player and composer. Jaco was a memb...

My guest today is Paul Christie. Paul is the bass player for iconic Australian band Mondo Rock. In the 80s, Paul also founder the Australian super group, The Party Boys which, lets say, had a floating membership of musicians with the likes of Kevin Borich, Joe Walsh, Mark Hunter, James Reyne, Swann…

TGLP Spotlight: Simon Phillips. TGLP Spotlight Series is where my friends and i sit down and talk about our favourite musicians. Be it local, be it worldwide. Musicians that have influenced us, inspired us, impacted us as musicians ourselves. We talk about their careers, their music, their legacy. …

TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HOLLIE SMITH'S NEW 2021 ALBUM "COMING IN FROM THE DARK", HERE IS HER 2020 PODCAST INTERVIEW IN REPLAY My guest today is Hollie Smith. Hollie Smith is one of New Zealand's most predominant & iconic ...

My guest today is the mighty Lachy Doley. Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Keys, Lachy Doley is one of the greatest Blues Soul Rock Organ Players in the world today. Lachy’s mesmerising and viral live performances on youtube and facebook have been viewed over 20 million times in the last little while…

I hope you enjoy my conversation with legendary vocalist, Pat Powell. With a career that spans over four decades and right across the globe, Pat Powell (Patou) is one of Australia’s most accomplished vocal talents. He is the ...

My guest today is Peter Luscombe. Peter is drummer, musician, producer and musical director from Melbourne, Australia. From Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows, Vika and Linda Bull, Stephen Cummings amongst many others, to the house drummer and MD for long running SBS music quiz show RocKwiz, and o…

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...

My guest today is Lozz Benson. Lozz is a drummer, vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist fro Sydney, Australia. This conversation was recorded July 2021. For more info on Lozz: Website Instagram Spotify ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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...

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...

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 b…

My Guest today is Shauna Jensen. Shauna is a vocalist with an outstanding pedigree. She has an illustrious career and has worked in, not only Australia’s live music scene but also the recording industry as well. Shauna starte...

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 wo...

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 h...

My guest today is Dan Kerby. DK is a session drummer and educator based in Melbourne Australia. Dan currently plays drums for some of Australia's and most iconic acts including Bliss N Eso, 28 Days, Behind Crimson Eyes, Esoterik, and most recently San Diego punk rock legends Unwritten Law. Dan is t…

My guest today is Stan Bicknell. Stan is a NZ born drummer who for the past 13 years has based himself out of Melbourne Australia. In this time he has toured and recorded with many artists locally and internationally includin...

My guest today is James Morrison. James Morrison is, by anybody’s standard, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word. Besides the trumpet, this multi-instrumentalist also plays piano, all the brass, saxophones, and double bas...

My guest today is Leo Sayer. Leo needs no introduction really, so i'm going to keep this intro brief so we can rip into the conversation. I’m mean, you know songs. "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing", "When I Need You", "More Than I Can Say", "Thunder in My Heart", and the list goes on. You just gotta …