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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.sweetfunkhttps://www.facebook.com/Suiteazhttps://www.instagram.com/juanitatippins ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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/joshuabeagleyhttps://www.instagram.com/confection_boogie ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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 2...

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) https://open.spotify.com/album/2PpO5qfE7jzKKHslG5zk4K?si=_hRR-yrRSOec4dx2OQnuKA "Give Up On Love” (ballad from EP) https://open.spotify.com/track/3XHFN4X9aTx8aByZtcCxbg?si=WSvgcNB0TBayQR9cpgfOrw EP “Get 2 Know Ya” Natasha Stuart 2006 https://open.spotify.com/album/0XBUzEu6QbEAhZn4cqRsly?si=XtI4C5kXRoKCdhc9q8523g "Everybody’s Free” - “Razzle Dazzle” soundtrack https://itunes.ap…

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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.comYou can also find her on instagram. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

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 reputation for her #vocalbadassery! https://www.ninaferro.com https://www.facebook.com/ninaferromusichttps://www.instagram.com/officialninaferro For tickets to A Very Big Band Christmas, click here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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 member of Weather Report from 1976 to 1981. He worked with Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell, Paul Bley and Herbie Hancock amongst others, and recorded albums as a solo artist and band leader. His bass playing employed funk, lyrical solos, bass chords, and innovative harmonics. ...

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, Swanny, Richard Harvey just to name a few. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr Paul Christie. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

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. This is not a new concept, nor are we changing the game here. We are just hanging out, bouncing stories of each other, sharing information that the others may not have known. But in the process, adding to the legacy of these brilliant musicians. So todays episode is all about legendary British drummer, producer and audio engineer, Simon Phillips. Simon has played and recorded with Pete Townshend, The Who, Judas Priest, Toto, Mike Oldfield, Hiromi, Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Nik Kershaw to name few. Simon has also had a very successful solo career as well as being at the top of his game as an audio engineer. Joining me today to talk about Simon Phillips are 3 outstanding drummers, and friends of …

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 musicians. After working with numerous bands including Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Detroit dance legend Recloose, she was approached by NZ songwriting royalty Don McGlashan to perform on a movie soundtrack single ‘Bathe in The River’ that topped the New Zealand s...

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. He's played and recorded with the best. Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Barnes, to name just a few and 2022 will see him team up with the legendary Roger Waters for his "This is Not A Drill" Tour. Lachy's got a brand new album out. Studio 301 Sessions. A 14 piece band. Recorded live. Just fantastic. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr Lachy Doley. This conversation was recorded 12/10/2021. For all things Lachy Doley, please check out: https://www.lachydoley.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much app…

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 artist that everyone wants to work with. https://patpowell.co/bio https://www.facebook.com/pat.powell.587 This conversation was recorded 6th October 2021. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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 of course, Peter is the long time drummer and band member of The Paul Kelly Band. With Peter, is all about the song first. And it's with this mindset, impeccable time and feel and always great sounding drums, thats kept Peter in demand for all these years. So ladies and gentleman, leading your left hand, please give it up for Peter Lucky Luscombe. This conversation was recorded 20/01/21. Intro Music: "Love Letter" - Paul Kelly Outro Music: "California" - Paul Kelly. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much apprecia…

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 conversatio...

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

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 r...

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 stu...

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 o…

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 started her career singing in 1970 with a band ‘Purple Vision’ who’s biggest highlight for Shauna was supporting Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs. In the early 70’s Shauna tried her hand at musical theater, being in the original cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. This led Shauna to s...

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 j...

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 ...

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 the owner and operator of one of Melbourne's premium drum schools, DK Drums Academy. He works for Monster! and he also co-hosts a drumming/travel show called Drumlife with his friend Frank Zummo, drummer for Canadian rockers, Sum 41. So lets rip in. In the words of DK. Its go time! Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Mr Dan Kerby. This conversation was recorded 14/02/2021. For more info on DK, check out: dkdrums.com Instagram Facebook YouTube Drumlife ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your supp…