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 Owen, Reece Mastin, Peter Northcote, The Sony Music All Stars to name but a few.

Bobby was also a guest on TGLP Bass Players Roundtable. (Episode's 45 & 46)

Episode recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 23/07/2019

Episode Music: 
Intro Music: When Rain Has Come - The Widowbirds
Outro Music: The Nightmare King - Battlesnake

Streaming info: https://www.manatt.com/Manatt/media/Media/PDF/US-Streaming-Royalties-Explained.pdf

http://www.bobbypoulton.com

https://www.instagram.com/bobbypoulton/

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https://www.facebook.com/bobbypoulton?epa=SEARCH_BOX

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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 always music and movement. She studied Caporira and music with her father but eventually found herself deep in dance.

Today, this combination of music and dance has her involved in projects like Junkyard Beats, Odoya,  A radio show called Flywaves, a regular at The Monday Jam, and a daily study in afro cuban and Brazilian music and culture.

Episode recorded in Bondi, NSW Australia 02/07/2019

Episode Music: 
Intro/Outro Music: What is Capoeira (Mestre Jeronimo) with Marina Da Silva

https://www.instagram.com/mazdog3000/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/marina.dasilva.94402

https://www.instagram.com/_odoya_/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/junkyard_beats/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/flywaves_/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/themondayjam/?hl=en

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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, 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. 

Episode recorded in Sydney, NSW Australia 26/06/2019

Episode Music: 
Intro - Loneliness is Cold - Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates (B.Rodger: Co-writer, bass, producer, mixer)
Outro - Bad Mood (Live) - Jimmy Barnes (B.Rodgers: Co-writer, bass, mixer)

https://www.instagram.com/applestreetmusic/?hl=en

https://youtu.be/3A747Z-Ht4s

https://youtu.be/O_pwAB6Oy7g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y0g22qNbUs

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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 Walker, Guy Sebastian, Karise Eden, Stranger Cole, Johnny Osbourne, Jon Stevens…to name a few.

Declan has a number of solo album releases including "Diesel n Dub", and "Tales from the Neighbourhood".
A new album is slated for release for later in 2019.  

Episode recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 14/06/2019

Episode Music: 
Intro - Carry Me by Declan Kelly
Outro - Take Me In by Declan Kelly

https://www.declankellymusic.com/home

https://www.facebook.com/DeclanKellyMusic/

https://www.instagram.com/declankellymusic/?hl=en

https://youtu.be/rwq7uCQiXas

https://www.youtube.com/user/funkable1

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KIk7R4aF70o6EMhqG4RFo?si=QbgpEtvPTvqAPwTh87MmeQ

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 this year he joined the Dancing with the Stars House Band. 

He’s also worked with Rita Ora, Joe Jonas, Kelly Rowland, Boy George, Cody Simpson, Guy Sebastian, Delta, David Campbell and many more. Dan is also a member of Sexy Sunday Jam (SSJ)

https://www.instagram.com/danmaher/?hl=en 

https://www.facebook.com/dan.maher1

https://www.instagram.com/sexysundayjam/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/SexySundayJam/

https://www.facebook.com/DancingOn10/

Episode recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 14/06/2019

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 in NZ and Australia through the late 80s, 90s and into the 2000’s having worked with the Rodger Fox Big Band, Midge Marsden, Margaret Urlich, Marcia Hines, Tina Arena, Kasey Chambers and countless more. 

Kere has also written and recorded 2 solo albums (Starting Over, Goodbye Yesterday) as well as an album with his other project, Kerosine (Wasted). Songs/albums available at links below.

https://kerebuchanan.bandcamp.com

https://keroseneband.bandcamp.com

Back in 2014, Kere featured on an episode of The Inside Music Cast Podcast. I highly recommend you also listen to this. Link below.

https://www.insidemusicast.com/musicasts/2014/2/17/kere-buchanan.html?rq=kere%20buchanan

Intro Music: Slippin' Away - Kere Buchanan (Goodbye Yesterday)
Outro Music: Sweet Josephine - Kere Buchanan (Goodbye Yesterday)

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 Bodyguard” stage show, Berklee Online) TGLP Ep: 26

Adm Ventoura: (Dancing with the Stars House Band, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem, Oyobi, Suite Az, Karen Lee Andrews)

Dauno Martinez:  (Gang Of Brothers, Martinez Acoustica, Caribbean Soul)

Kristian Attard:  (The Voice Australia House Band, Mike Posner, Jason Mraz, Heart, Intergalactix)

Bobby Poulton:  ( Frankies World Famous House Band, Dami Im, Reece Mastin)

In this final episode of TGLP Bass Players Round Table 2019, the panel discuss the challenges of live television, social media and its effects on musicians, managing downtime when the work is slow and the most difficult part of being a modern day bass player. 

Episode Music: 

Intro: Living a Tuesday Week 10 - Intergalactix 
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLjidLBC-k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Outro: Snake Bite Flat - Dauno Martinez

Episode Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 19/05/19 

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 Bodyguard” stage show, Berklee Online) TGLP Ep: 26

• Adm Ventoura: (Dancing with the Stars House Band, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem, Oyobi, Suite Az, Karen Lee Andrews)

• Dauno Martinez:  (Gang Of Brothers, Martinez Acoustica, Caribbean Soul)

• Bobby Poulton:  ( Frankies World Famous House Band, Dami Im, Reece Mastin)

• Kristian Attard:  (The Voice Australia House Band, Mike Posner, Jason Mraz, Heart, Intergalactix)

In this episode, the panel discusses cornerstone albums, band leaders, what makes a good drummer, bass vs keyboardist’s left hand, worst stuff up on a gig and much more. 

Episode Music:

Intro: Martinez - Suite Space Belle

Outro: Mark Costa - Textures

Episode Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 19/05/19 

Episode 44: David Jones

David Jones

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 here and abroad as being one of the most innovative and musical drummers in the world. His mesmerizing drum solos are dramatic, humorous, surprising and powerful.
In the hands (and feet) of David Jones, the drum kit comes alive as a mini-orchestra, vaudeville act, rhythmic explosion and hypnotic trance-inducer, all in one. Using sticks, brushes, mallets, fingers, elbows, violin bow, dish-mops, toys, brooms and any percussion he can lay his hands on, David creates a universe of sounds, textures and rhythms that take you through different cultures, ages, moods and styles. [Taken from davidjonesdrums.com]

David’s brilliant career of over 45 years, spans all types of music, playing with some of the greatest musicians in every style. From John Farnham to James Morrison, Dragon to Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Don McLean to John Denver, Kate Miller-Heidke to Tommy Emmanuel, from WDR Big Band to John Williams, Crossfire and the legendary Pyramid.

Episode recorded in Marrickville, Sydney Australia 22/04/2019

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 over 1,000 recording sessions in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, and Sydney including: Gino Vannelli, Barry Manilow, José Feliciano, Barry White, Don Ellis, Boy Meets Girl, Hanna Barbera Cartoons, The Chad Wackerman Group, Amy Dickson, Tommy Emmanuel, and many more. 

Episode recorded in West Pennant Hills, NSW Australia. 17/04/2019

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 American blues/rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa. 

Episode recorded 12/04/2019

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 in Bexley, NSW 02/04/2019

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 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 catch Dave on Episode 36 TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 1and Episode 37 TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 2.

Recorded in Bronte, NSW. 26/03/19

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 reached 6 million hits on YouTube.

Since AGT, Jay has gone onto be a judge in "All Together Now", a stint on The Voice Australia as well as a bunch of other musical projects, bands and shows. 

Jay also has his own band, Outlier.

Recorded in Dee Why, NSW 12/03/19

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 (The Angels, Doc Neeson, Rick Astley, Ross Wilson)

Jonnie Adams: TGLP Ep 19 (Doug Williams, Deni Hines, Billy Hydes Drumcraft)

Yanya Boston: TGLP Ep 21 (Thandi Phoenix, Karen Lee Andrews, Dancing with the Stars)

Dave Ferry: TGLP Ep 39 (Coming soon!)(Peter Northcote, Frankies World Famous House Band)

In part 2, listen to these great drummers discussing topics such cornerstone albums and they also answer a bunch of listener/follow questions.

Recorded in Alexandria, NSW Australia. 05/03/2019

Check out Episode 36: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 1.

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 (The Angels, Doc Neeson, Rick Astley, Ross Wilson)

Jonnie Adams: TGLP Ep 19 (Doug Williams, Deni Hines, Billy Hydes Drumcraft)

Yanya Boston: TGLP Ep 21 (Thandi Phoenix, Karen Lee Andrews, Dancing with the Stars)

Dave Ferry: TGLP Ep 39 (Peter Northcote, Frankies World Famous House Band)

In part 1, listen to these great drummers discussing topics such as worst stuff up on a gig, worst lug in Sydney, managing downtime and slow periods, worst injury, biggest inspiration, travel tips, equipment failure, the role of social media and many more. 

Recorded in Alexandria, NSW Australia. 05/03/2019

Episode 35: Simon 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 Horns and Hipnosis as well as playing and recording for major label artists such as Tania Bowra , Roger Frampton , Anita Spring  and Ben Fields 

Having moved to New York in early 2012 to further broaden his musical endeavours, it hasn’t taken long for this hard working, fun and “easy going” yet gritty drummer from “Down Under” to establish himself in the New York City live music scene. 

Recorded in Northmead NSW, Australia 01/03/2019

Episode 34: Natasha Stuart

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.

Natasha is also a cancer survivor.

Natasha also featured on The Voice Australia Season 8 as a member of Team Delta! 

Recorded in Bondi, NSW Australia. 27/02/2019

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