Episode 67: TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 and the conclusion of The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast Guitarist Round Table.
In part 2 here, the guys expanded more on who the are developing their business, gear, analogue vs digital (Axe Effects v Tube, Amp Modelling etc), Fender Stratocaster vs Boutique guitars, favourite rig/dessert island rig, guitar techs, young players who are inspiring, playing with a drummer and a few other listener questions.
This roundtable features 6 Australian guitarist who are carving their own path and making things happen.
Peter Northcote.
As well as having 4 solo albums and 12 library/production albums, Pete has recorded with Australian Idol cast albums, Anthony Callea, Bob Downe, Daryl Braithwaite, Doc Neeson, Dragon, Grace Knight, Guy Sebastian, Hi5, Human Nature, Jenny Morris, Jimmy Barnes, Julie Anthony, Marcia Hines, Margaret Urlich, Marc Hunter, Neil Murray, Paul Kelly, Shannon Noll, Sharon O'Neill, Simon Philips and Yothu Yindi to name but a few!Pete has performed and toured with international acts: ELTON JOHN, CHER, SHANIA TWAIN, BILLY JOEL, THE MONKEYS, ROD STEWART, BO DIDDLY and TOM JONES.
Chris Kamzelas.
Chris Kamzelas an Australian musician born 30th June 1973, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. His career started back in 1990, supporting well known Australian artists including Christine Anu, Richard Clapton, Tina Arena, Shannon Noll, Jessica Mauboy, Wolfmother, Mark Williams, Ross Wilson, Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano, Marcia Hines, Deni Hines, Daryl Braithwaite, Dragon, David Campbell, Human Nature, 1927, Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Adam Brand, Sarah McLeod of Superjesus, Paul Gray, Scott Carne, Dale Dyder, Sean Kelly, Steve Kilby, Dave Sterry, Mark Gable, Brian Manix and moreChris was also the house guitarist for the TV series Australian Idol followed by The Voice Australia. During this time he performed with international heavyweights including Chris Isaak, Ricky Martin, Ronan Keating, Seal, Kylie Minogue, Will.I.Am, Keith Urban and the Madden Brothers.Chris continues to be in demand as the ‘hired gun’ by many artists.His debut single released in October 2017 “Fall For You” and recently “Knocking At My Door” are available on the relevant platforms.
Marc Malouf.
Marc is an artist, session guitarist, vocalist and award winning music producer and songwriter having played and/or recorded with Lucy Neville, Timomatic, Karen Lee Andrews, JOY, Ricki Lee, Tigerlilly, The Potbellez, Michael Landau, Steve Aoki & Boehm, Black Diamond Hearts and many more.
Ben Rodgers.
Ben is a guitarist, bass player songwriter, producer and audio engineer who's has played with or recorded with Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates, Joe Bonamassa, Jade MacRae, Reece Mastin, Diesel, Prinnie Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Kevin Shirley, Darren Percival and Karen Lee Andrews are just a few of the names Ben has worked with so far in his career.
Ben co-wrote, played bass, engineered, produced and mixed Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates latest album, Hard Expectations, and he also produced Karen Lee Andrews album Far From Paradise.
Ben Rodgers' Instagram.
Matt Wakeling / GuitarSpeak Podcast.
Matt is a guitarist, school music teacher and founder of The Guitar Speak PodcastIf you’re a guitarist, and you haven’t heard of the Guitar Speak Podcast, well, you got some 120+ episodes on all things guitar to catch up on. Interviews, product reviews, gig reviews. Its all there. Go check it out. Matt is doing great things for the guitar community in Australia and abroad.
Guitar Speak Podcast Facebook.
Guitar Speak Podcast Instagram.
Daniel March.
Daniel is a multi-instrumentalist, singing, songwriter and producer. Splitting his time between London and Sydney, Dan has been honing his craft working with the likes of Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and MC, Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh (The Roots, Common), Chantae Cann (best known for her work with Grammy Winners Snarky Puppy and Foreign Exchange), Jordan Rakei, Wallace, Thandi Phoenix, Young Gun Silver Fox’s Andy Platts, Alex Gibson, Declan Kelly and rising UK star Tiana Major 9 to name but a few.
All these guys are multifaceted, prolific, proactive in there careers. Marc, Daniel and Ben have previously been guests on The Gig Life Podcast and both Peter and Chris have been guests on Matt's Guitar Speak Podcast. See links below to those episodes.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 15: Daniel March.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 25: Marc Malouf.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 50: Ben Rodgers.
Guitar Speak Podcast Ep # 7: Peter Northcote.Guitar Speak Podcast Ep # 78: Chris Kamzelas.
I want to give a big thanks to Marc Malouf. When I was looking for a place to host this podcast, Marc put his hand up and offered his creative space for us to hang. This podcast was recorded at Marc’s personal production suite @ Everland Studios in Sydney. Marc is also a pretty scmick baker and wine enthusiast so he also provided a mean sourdough and some sweet as wine. Thank you man 🙂
Episode recorded 27/11/2019 @ Everland Studios, Sydney.
Intro Music:
Nina (Live) - Daniel March
Woman - Marc Malouf ft Michael Landau
Outro Music:
Knocking at my Door - Chris Kamzelas
Listen to TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 1 here.
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