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Episode 55: Danny McCrum
Aug. 22, 2019

Episode 55: Danny McCrum

Danny McCrum From Auckland, New Zealand, Danny McCrum is a highly respected guitarist, singer and songwriter with extensive experience on stage, in the studio and running the business behind the music. He has worked with and...

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Episode 54: TGLP Spotlight - Jeff Porcaro
Aug. 13, 2019

Episode 54: TGLP Spotlight - Jeff Porcaro

The Gig Life Podcast - Spotlight Jefferey Thomas Porcaro. Born April 1, 1954 – Jeff Porcaro was an American drummer, songwriter, and record producer. In a career that spanned more than 20 years, Porcaro was best known for his...

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Episode 53: Chris Cooke
Aug. 7, 2019

Episode 53: Chris Cooke

Chris Cooke Originally from NZ, Now living in Sydney, Cookie is a singer frontman, guitarist, booking agency owner, band owner and manager. From early days in Sydney as a FOH sound engineer, to booking agency manager for band...

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Episode 52: Bobby Poulton
July 29, 2019

Episode 52: Bobby Poulton

Bobby Poulton Bobby is a bass player from Sydney, who is currently playing with Dami Im and is also part of Frankie’s World Famous House Band. Some of his previous gigs are The Widowbirds, Battlesnake, Gilby Clarke, Jason Owe...

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Episode 51: Marina Da Silva
July 18, 2019

Episode 51: Marina Da Silva

Marina Da Silva Drummer, percussionist, dancer, actor and radio host from Bondi, Sydney. Growing up in Bondi to 2 Brazilian parents, Marinas father was a Capoeira master and also a double bass player in the SSO so there was a...

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Episode 50: Ben Rodgers
July 6, 2019

Episode 50: Ben Rodgers

Ben Rodgers Bass player, guitarist, songwriter, producer and audio engineer. Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates, Joe Bonamassa, Jade MacRae, Reece Mastin, Diesel, Prinnie Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Kevi...

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Episode 49: Declan Kelly
June 27, 2019

Episode 49: Declan Kelly

Declan Kelly Drummer, singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer from Sydney. Declan has played and worked with Bernard Fanning, Kasey Chambers, Katie Noonan, Passenger, Kingtide, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Alex lloyd, Stan Wal...

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Episode 48: Daniel Maher
June 21, 2019

Episode 48: Daniel Maher

Daniel Maher Guitarist from Sydney, Australia At 27 years of age, Daniel is already a veteran of musical theatre, having played in over 60 productions. Last year (2018), Dan was a part of The Voice Australia House band, and t...

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Episode 47: Kere Buchanan
June 14, 2019

Episode 47: Kere Buchanan

Kere Buchanan Drummer, piano player, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer from Christchurch, NZ. Known for his impeccable time and groove, a real musicians drummer, Kere was a highly in demand session and live player i...

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Episode 46: TGLP Bass Players Round Table Part 2
June 5, 2019

Episode 46: TGLP Bass Players Round Table Part 2

TGLP Bass Player’s Round Table Part 2 Victor Rounds: (Marcia Hines, Jenny Morris, James Morrison, Rick Astley, The Monkees, Renee Geyer) TGLP Ep: 23 Mark Costa: (Australian Idol House Band, “We Will Rock You” stage show, “The...

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Episode 45: TGLP Bass Players Round Table Part 1
May 31, 2019

Episode 45: TGLP Bass Players Round Table Part 1

TGLP Bass Player’s Round Table Part 1 Victor Rounds: (Marcia Hines, Jenny Morris, James Morrison, Rick Astley, The Monkees, Renee Geyer) TGLP Ep: 23 Mark Costa: (Australian Idol House Band, “We Will Rock You” stage show, “The...

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Episode 44: David Jones
May 23, 2019

Episode 44: David Jones

David Jones is one of the world’s great drummer/percussionists and one of Australia’s virtuoso musicians. He is taking the art of drumming and percussion to a new level with his solo concerts. David is often described both he...

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Episode 43: Leon Gaer
May 16, 2019

Episode 43: Leon Gaer

Leon Gaer Bass player, composer, arranger and producer. Originally from Los Angeles, now living in Sydney, Best known as the bass player on Gino Vannelli’s Brother to Brother album and since then has gone on to play bass on o...

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Episode 42: Jade MacRae
May 9, 2019

Episode 42: Jade MacRae

Jade Macrae Singer from Sydney, Australia. Solo artist, and backing vocalist for Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Renee Geyer, Neil Finn and many more. Jade is currently touring the world singing background vocals for renowned Amer...

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Episode 41: Jo Elms
May 2, 2019

Episode 41: Jo Elms

Jo Elms Multi award winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and teacher. UK born, NZ raised, now living in Sydney, Australia. Episode recorded 02/04/2019 Episode music: Here I Am - Jo Elms Until You Come Back To Me: ht...

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Episode 40: Joel Shadbolt
April 23, 2019

Episode 40: Joel Shadbolt

Joel Shadbolt Singer, guitarist and songwriter for L.A.B (NZ) Also part of the Reggae/Marley All Stars and previously Batucada Sound Project and Mooga Fooga. Episode recorded 26/03/2019 Episode intro music: Rocketship - L.A.B...

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Episode 39: Dave Ferry
April 17, 2019

Episode 39: Dave Ferry

Dave Ferry Drummer from Oberon, NSW. Now living in Sydney. Dave was the long time drummer in the Frankies World Famous House Band, and having also played with Doug Parkinson, Peter Northcote and many others. You can also catc...

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Episode 38: Jay Parrino
April 11, 2019

Episode 38: Jay Parrino

Jay Parrino. Guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer from Sydney. Jay first came to public attention in 2009 as a finalist on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. His unique version of the Men at Work classic “Down Under” quickly re...

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Episode 37: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 2
April 4, 2019

Episode 37: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 2

The TGLP Drummers Round Table Panel: Dave Goodman:TGLP Ep 14 ( Ten Part Invention, Sydney jazz great, educator) Steve Marin: TGLP Ep 01 ( Son Veneno, The Bodyguard, Damien Leith, Jersey Boys ) Fabrizio Omodei: TGLP Ep 03 ( Th...

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Episode 36: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 1
March 28, 2019

Episode 36: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 1

The TGLP Drummers Round Table Panel: Dave Goodman:TGLP Ep 14 ( Ten Part Invention, Sydney jazz great, educator) Steve Marin: TGLP Ep 01 ( Son Veneno, The Bodyguard, Damien Leith, Jersey Boys ) Fabrizio Omodei: TGLP Ep 03 ( Th...

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Episode 35: Simon "SiFi" Fishburn
March 21, 2019

Episode 35: Simon "SiFi" Fishburn

Simon SiFi Fishburn Simon is a multi instrumentalist, performing artist and educator from Sydney who now resides in New York City. He has worked with some of Sydney’s top event bands including The Enormous Horns, Gotham City ...

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Episode 33: Ian Jones
Feb. 27, 2019

Episode 33: Ian Jones

Ian Jones Drummer for Supergroove, Alex Lloyd, Christine Anu, Kate Ceberano, Jesus Christ Superstar. Music producer and DJ. (@therealstereojones) Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 22/02/2019 Intro music: Soul Chant Reprise...

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Episode 32: Joe Accaria
Feb. 19, 2019

Episode 32: Joe Accaria

Joe Accaria Drummer, percussionist, music director, music producer, performer and creator from Sydney, Australia. Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Human Nature, David Campbell, Tap Dogs, Smoke and Mirrors, Drummer Queens and Velv...

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Episode 31: Sisa Koroi
Feb. 14, 2019

Episode 31: Sisa Koroi

Sisa Koroi. Up and coming Sydney based session drummer, currently playing with Soul Empire, Cyrus and Samantha Jade. Recorded in Northmead NSW, Australia. 12/02/2019. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzd9Oka2JkGn3cKzZnlztw/v...

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