Episode 67: TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 2

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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.

Peter's Facebook.

Peter's Instagram.

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.

Chris' Facebook.

Chris' Instagram.

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.

Marc's Facebook.

Marc's Instagram.

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.

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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.

Daniel's Facebook.

Daniel's Instagram.

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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Episode 66: Guitarist Roundtable Part 1

TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 1

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Welcome to Part 1 of The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast Guitarist Round Table.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. 
Peter's Facebook
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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.
Chris' Facebook
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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
Marc's Facebook
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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 Podcast.
If 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.
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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.
Daniel's Facebook
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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 🙂 

The recording ended up going for a good 4 hours. I know that’s along time to sit down and listen in one hit so we’ve broken it up. So this is part 1 of 2. 

In part 1 here, the guys discussed a range of topics, from music that is currently inspiring, developing their styles, building their business, how they approach playing with a 2nd or third guitarist or piano player and a bunch of other stuff. 

 Episode recorded 27/11/2019 @ Everland Studios, Sydney.

Episode Music (Intro)
1: Obstacles - Peter Northcote
2: Boys Cry Out For War - Jimmy Barnes (Guitar -  Ben Rodgers)
3: Fall For You - Chris Kamzelas
4: Nina (Live) - Daniel March
5: On The Fifth Day of Christmas - St Jambience (Guitar - Matt Wakeling)
6: Boots - Marc Malouf
Outro:
1: Guilt Free Guitar - Peter Northcote

 

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Episode 65: Tina Harris

Tina Harris.

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Tina is a Canadian born multi-instrumentalist with a diversity of talents as performer, composer and musical director. With beginnings in community arts, she has been bandleader, teacher, composer, arranger and all-round boss for many styles of ensemble, including big bands, cabaret, latin, funk and a cappella. 

Theatre musical direction credits include the recent 2019 Australian Tour of Hair the Musical, Helpmann Award winner, Smoke and Mirrors, featuring iOTA, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Tina was also musical Director for Hear Me Roar at The Sydney Opera House arranging for and leading an 8 piece all female band and 6 celebrated Australian divas in honouring the great female singer/composers of our time.

As well as having played bass or guitar/keys for many Hayes Theatre musical productions including In The Heights, Sweet Charity, Assassins, Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, High Fidelity, Tina also leads several of her own music projects like Tijuana Taxi  as well as her formidable 12 piece salsa orchestra, El Orquestonand Afro Cuban Trio, Oriente Tres.

Episode recorded 06/11/2019 in Bondi, NSW Australia.

Episode Music.
Intro: : "Taste of Honey" - Tina Harris & Tijuana Taxi
Outro: "The Ballad of the Booty Call" - Tina Harris (all instruments and vocals)

Tina Harris - https://www.facebook.com/tina.harris.5249349

Tijuana Taxi - https://www.facebook.com/Tijuana-Taxi-1621198284810711/

Oriente Tres - https://www.facebook.com/orientetres/

El Orqueston - https://www.facebook.com/ElOrqueston/

Hair The Musical - https://www.facebook.com/HairTheMusicalAU/

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Episode 64: Steve Hunter

Steve Hunter.

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Electric bass player, composer, songwriter and educator from Sydney, Australia.

Born and raised in Kent, South East England , Steve was picking out melodies on the family piano from an early age , but it wasn't until shortly after his family emigrated to Australia that, when at age 15 he picked up an electric bass and immediately knew that creating music and playing bass was to basically become his life.

With 10 albums to date as band leader, Steve has also gone on to play with Billy Cobham, Chick Corea , Bobby Previte, Mark Isham, Ulf Wakenius, Mark Almond Band, Maxine Nightingale, Bay City Rollers, Gayle Moran, Renee Geyer, DIG, Kate Ceberano, Josef Tawadros Trio and many others.

Steve was also the very first bass teacher at Australian  Institute of music back in 1990. 

These days Steve still teaches, has his band The Steve Hunter Trio with Gordon Rytmeister and Matt McMahon and he also plays with The Subterraneans.

Episode recorded 23/10/2019.

Episode Music.
Intro: : Plasa Raga by Steve Hunter (Album: Local World)

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Episode 61/63: Gordon Rytmeister (Part 1 & 2))

Gordon Rytmeister

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Drummer from Sydney, Australia.

When you look at the upper echelon of any field, there’s usually a handful of people that come to mind, right? Within the Australian drumming community, Gordo is one of those people.
You only need to google his name to see the enormous body of work he’s amassed over his 3 + decades on the instrument. And that work continues, as he’s still one of the most in demand drummers around. Attitude, facility and reliability keep Gordo as that first call guy, be it sessions or live gigs for jazz, big band, pop, rock, fusion and even metal.

Some of the people Gordon has worked with are: Don Burrows, Steve Hunter, James Morrison, Australian Idol House Band, Steve Vizzard Show, Bob Mintzer, Emma Pask, Mark Costa, Leo Sayer, Bob James, Tom Jones, Bob Florence, The Commodores, Bob Geldof, Barry Harris, Nat Adderley, Maria Schnieder, Lee Konitz, Glenn Shorrock (from Little River Band), Alex Koritni, Tina Arena, The Sydney All Star Big Band, Roger Frampton, Bobby Shew, Anthony Warlow, Russell Watson, Rob McConnell, Don Rader, Dale Barlow, Eartha Kitt, Jimmy Barnes and many, many more.

Episodes recorded 26/09/2019.

Part 1 Music.
Intro: "Pendulum" - Mark Costa (Textures): Drums - Gordon Rytmeister
Outro: "Heart Donation" - Alex Koritni: Drums - Gordon Rytmeister

Part 2 Music:
Intro: : "Reminiscing" by The Sydney All Star Big Band: Drums - Gordon Rytmeister
Outro: "Dirty Letter" by Alex Koritni: Drums - Gordon Rytmeister

Photo by Bill Risby (@oasisbill)

https://www.drumscene.com.au/back-issues/item/610-drumscene-issue-86

http://www.gordonrytmeister.com/

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Episode 62: Andy Caryofyllis

Andy Caryofyllis.

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Founder, singer, manager of Jellybean Jam, performer, actor and also a die hard Sydney Roosters supporter from Sydney.

Jellybean Jam has been part of the Sydney cover band party scene since 1993 (that’s 26 years) and has performed at over 3500 shows and still going strong.

As well as Jellybean Jam, Andy has had a number of acting roles and also co-owns/managers PartyBands. With the popularity of Jellybean Jam, there was a need to manage excess band enquiries. To do this and meet the increasing demand, Andy and Rob Molnar formed Partybands in 2011.The acts they recommend and musicians that play in them are some of Australia’s best and most professional cover bands. 

https://www.jellybeanjam.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/jellybeanjamsydney/

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Episode 60: Bill Risby

Bill Risby.

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Pianist, bass player, composer and songwriter from Sydney, Australia.

Bill started piano at age 3, and after progressing through classical grades, studied Jazz at the NSW Conservatorium of Music. He took up bass guitar at age 13 and bass was his second instrument at the Con.
He is now regarded as one of the most accomplished musicians in his field, in jazz, improvised and popular music.

Bill has played with many visiting jazz artists such as Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider, Kitty Margolis, Velotti Batiste jazz ensemble, Wayne Bargeron, Bobby Shew, Rob McConnell, amongst others.

He is the pianist for pop artist Leo Sayer, played on his latest two albums, and also toured extensively with him. He played piano on Glenn Shorrock’s latest album “Rise Up”. He played on Russell Morris’s recent ARIA award winning C.D. “Red Dirt - Red Heart”, and on Ian Moss’s new album.

Bill has also played with Spandau Ballet, the Supremes, The Temptations, Russell Morris, Joe Camilleri, Richard Clapton, Glenn Shorrock, Marcia Hines, and supported Dionne Warwick, and Steve Lacy.

In country music Bill has played on many albums of the following artists: John Williamson, Kasey Chambers, Adam Harvey, Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Brand, Gina Jeffreys, Beccy Cole, Melinda Schneider, Graeme Connors, Sara Storer, Lyn Bowtell, and Felicity Urquhart.

He piano playing was featured in the films, “Australia”, “The Great Gatsby”, David Wenham’s new film “Ellipsis”, as well as being the sound of Peter Allen’s piano in the Recent Australian Tele-movie “Not The Boy Next Door.”

Bill has 9 albums to his name, and is on the Ponca Jazz recording label (Norway), and Universal Music.

Episode music:  "Let Me Off" from "Looking Up - Bill Risby" (Bill Risby - Piano. Gary Holgate - Double Bass. Hamish Stuart - Drums)

Episode recorded 24/09/2019.

http://www.billrisby.com

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

https://oasisbill.zenfolio.com

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Rick Beato. https://youtu.be/vXivZlPu0ms 

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Episode 59: Jak Housden

Jak Housden.

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Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and musical director from Sydney, Australia. 

Jak is a former member of Daryl Braithwaite's touring band, founding member of The Badloves, current member of The Whitlams since 1999 and current member of Tim Minchin's band. 
Amongst other gigs, Jak also plays with Richard Clapton, is the musical director of Pure Gold Live and is currently writing and recording his own solo album which is heavily influenced by the sounds and feelings of 60's. 

Episode music:  "Bombs" - Jak Housden.

Episode recorded 23/09/2019.

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

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jak+housden

https://thewhitlams.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheWhitlamsOfficial/

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Episode 58: Brad Kora

Brad Kora

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Drummer, producer, songwriter from Whakatane, New Zealand. 

Brad is the founding member, drummer and producer of NZ band, L.A.B. 
Also, with his brothers Laughton, Fran and Stu Kora, along with Dan McGruer, formed the powerhouse NZ festival band of the 2000's, KORA.

Brad is also gym owner, teacher and student of BJJ. 

During this podcast, we got to talk about the forming LAB, and the band now in its current state, the recording process in detail of their upcoming 3rd album, we talked about his early childhood playing in the family band, and the forming of and story of KORA.

Also, being a drummer, of course we had to geek out on drums, drummers and drumming. And there’s a bunch of other stuff in there as well.

Now, what really struck me about Brad during this interview was his willingness, openess in discussing his musical process, LAB’s process, and he gives away a lot of trade secrets. In a age, in my opinion, where people don’t like to give too much away, this was extremely refreshing. 

I hope you enjoy it. 
Stevie.

Episode recorded 18/09/2019.

https://www.facebook.com/LABmusicNZ/

https://www.facebook.com/brad.kora

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

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Episode 57: Emilio Panetta

Emilio Panetta.

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Drummer, band manager, entertainment agent & entrepreneur from Sydney.

Growing up in a strict Italian family, for Emilio to be able to play drums, on tomato sauce day he would steal the empty foam tomato boxes , hide them down the back of the yard and use tree branches as sticks to practise. 

After completing a carpentry trade he never wanted to do, music was always the dream. 

Having played and managed a bunch of bands and artists including The Buddy Holly Show, Roachford, Jess Maulboy, Shannon Noll, he now owns and runs his very own entertainment agency EP Entertainmentas well as still playing drums in his band, Soul Nights. 

Emilio and his wife also own and run an Expresso Bar called Emilio's

Episode recorded in Northmead, Australia 27/08/19

https://www.epentertainment.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/baremilios/

 

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Don’t Give Up Your Day Job:  https://www.dontgiveupyourdayjob.co.nz

The Guitar Speak Podcast: https://guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com

Deconstructed Drummer Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/thedeconstructeddrummer/

NZ Drummer Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/NewZealandDrummerPodcast/

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Episode 56: Lance Philip

Lance Philip

From Wellington, New Zealand, Lance Philip is a drummer, percussionist and music educator.

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Lance started his formal drum leducationat age 7 with Ken Oxford and then with Bud Jones and later studied  Roger Sellers and Frank Gibson jr.

He's played in the NZ National Youth Orchestra, subbed in with the NZSO, plays in Rodger Fox band, studied at the grove school of music in LA, spent 5 years in the house band for the NZ version of dancing with the stars, played in musicals such as Les Mis, Grease, 42ndSt, Mama Mia, Evita and has been a music teacher at the combined Wellington Polytech/Massey Uni/NZSOM and Victoria University since 1993. 

Lance has gone on to teach some incredible NZ drummers including Darren Mathiassen of Shapeshifter, Julian Dyne of Ladi6, Jimmy Mac of Lorde, Matt Beachen of The Draxx Project and Jonny Wilson of Goodtime Music to name a few, and today remains influential in drums and percussion education in New Zealand.

Recorded in Sydney and Wellington, NZ 25/08/19

Episode Music: 
Intro Music: Roger with a D - The Rodger Fox Wellington Jazz Orchestra (Drums: Lance Philip)
Outro Music: Sonny's Step - The Rodger Fox Wellington Jazz Orchestra (Drums: Lance Philip

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Episode 55: Danny McCrum

Danny McCrum

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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 supported many top artists including Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel, John Mayer, John Butler Trio, Jeff Beck, Bryan Ferry, Joan Armatrading, Norah Jones, Jimmy Barnes, Simple Minds, Katie Melua and many top New Zealand acts.

Danny has worked as a session musician for numerous producers and artists including Greg Haver, Lizzie Marvelly, Peter van Gent, Alex Burke (US), Magnolia Memoir(US), Phil Edwards Band, Vann Dizon, Georgia Lines, AutoMatic 80s, the Michael Jackson tribute show 'King Of Pop’ and many more.

Danny has released three albums: Awake & Restless (2007, Elite Music), Say What You Mean (2009, Liberation/Universal) and Letters to the Future (2012, Paper Plane). His fourth album Hustle Bustle will be released in September 2019.

Along with Bobby Kennedy (Opshop) Danny hosts the podcast series Don’t Give Up Your Day Job where they talk to creative professionals about their experiences in the entertainment business. They have spoken to a long list of impressive names and have developed a loyal following.

Recorded in Sydney & Auckland 02/08/2019

Episode Music: 
Intro Music: Hustle Bustle  - Danny McCrum
Outro Music: Don't Be Late - Danny McCrum

https://www.dannymccrum.com/home

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Episode 54: TGLP Spotlight - Jeff Porcaro

 The Gig Life Podcast- Spotlight

Jefferey Thomas Porcaro. 

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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 work with the bandToto, who had hits such as Africa, Rosanna, Hold the Line and Georgy Porgy. 

Porcaro is one of the most recorded session musicians in history, working on hundreds of albums and thousands of sessions through the 70s till the 90s including 

Steely Dan
Seals and Croft
Boz Scaggs,
Michael McDonald
Richard Marx
Madonna
Pink Floyd
Al Jarreau
George Benson
Randy Crawford
Michael Jackson
Leo Sayer
The Bee Gees
Chicago
Barbara Streisand
Don Henley
Eric Clapton

On August 5th 1992, Jeff Porcaro tragically passed away. He was 38 years old

In 1993, he was posthumously inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame 

TGLP Spotlight Series is where I (Stevie Taylor) and my friends 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, legacy, we listen to some of the songs they’ve played on and we analyse these songs the best way we know how. 
This is certainly not a new concept, we’re not 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. 

Joining me to talk about Jeff Porcaro are 3 fantastic drummers and 1 legendary guitarist:

Dave Ferry  https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com/episodes/episode-39-dave-ferry

Jonnie Adams https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com/episodes/episode-19-jonnie-adams

Kere Buchanan https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com/episodes/episode-47-kere-buchanan

Jonnie and Dave were also part of  TGLP Drummers Roundtable  

And we are also extremely honoured and lucky yo be joined by the legendary american guitarist and producer, Louie Shelton. 
Over the past several decades you would have heard Louie Shelton’s signature guitar riffs and solos on more hit records than any other session guitarist in history. The Wrecking Crew, The Monkees,  Boz Scaggs, Lionel Ritchie, Glen Campbell, Seals and Croft and so much more…A true legend. Louie and Jeff both played together on Boz Scaggs Silk Degrees album. 

http://louieshelton.com

So ladies and gentleman, please get comfortable and enjoy as we put a spotlight on the late, great, Jeff Porcaro.  

 

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Episode 53: Chris Cooke

Chris Cooke

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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 bands such as One Hit Wonders, Jellybean Jam and Seattle Sound, to tour manager for Elton Jack, A Tribute to Elton John, and he also co-forming Sydney juggernaut band, FunkStar whose line up over the years has included a host of Australians finest singers and musicians.

These days he stays busy with his bands The Chosen Few, and The Australian Trilogy Show.  

Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 26/07/19

Episode Music: 
Intro Music: The Australian Trilogy Show


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