Podcasts by Inside MusiCast
Inside MusiCast provides in-depth interviews with amazing musicians, producers, session players, and front-line artists. We dedicate our podcast to those who go “beyond the liner notes”. Now, you’re inside the music scene.
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Jim Messina from 2022-03-28T05:22:58
From his early days as a recording engineer and producer, to his involvement with legendary acts such as Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Kenny Loggins - not...
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David Benoit from 2022-02-18T05:25:22
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a three time Grammy-nominated jazz artist who’s recorded 40 albums throughout his career, David Benoit. Davi...
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Anastasia Lynne from 2022-01-19T05:25:12
After a two month break, Inside MusiCast is kickin’ off the new year with a new artist whose debut album was a 2021 Inside MusiCast Album Of The Year selec...
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Burleigh Drummond and Mary Harris from 2021-11-19T05:13:12
Burleigh Drummond and Mary Harris have shared the stage, a family, as well as a home for decades. While Burleigh is a founding member of the progress...
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Larry Carlton from 2021-10-29T22:02:12
In a career that’s spanned more than 50 years, Larry Carlton has been involved with thousands of projects that span a wide variety of musical styles. ...
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Dash Crofts from 2021-09-24T04:00:15
Dash Crofts and his longtime musical partner, Jimmy Seals, both grew-up in Texas and started performing together in the late 1950’s. Before they struck out...
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James Raymond from 2021-09-06T07:23:39
When he was young, James Raymond knew he had a special gift for music, yet he somehow felt that this natural ability stemmed beyond what his adoptive paren...
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Luis Conte from 2021-08-23T17:46:21
Luis Conte is one of the most heralded percussionists in the music industry, but had it not been for the encouragement of his parents and a three week wind...
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Mark Lettieri from 2021-08-09T13:28:25
Hailing from San Francisco and finding his musical roots in Texas, Mark Lettieri is no stranger to diversity when it comes to how he approaches the guitar....
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Terry Sampson from 2021-07-30T15:44:46
For the last 25 years, a veteran songwriter’s album has been sitting on a shelf, waiting to see the light of day. Throughout Terry Sampson’s career in the ...
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Arnold McCuller from 2021-07-12T14:18:30
At some point you’ve heard Arnold McCuller’s rich, distinctive vocals. Perhaps as a long-time, featured vocalist with James Taylor, Phil Collins or for a n...
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Lawrence Gowan of Styx from 2021-06-07T14:42:30
Born in Scotland and raised in Canada, Lawrence Gowan carved a path to a very successful solo career, having released six albums and selling millions of re...
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Coen Molenaar and Jaycilee Teterissa of Tristan from 2021-05-24T04:07:38
We first spoke to Coen Molenaar back in 2015 when his band Tristan released “2nd Phase”, and again in 2019 when they released “The Spice of Five”. Th...
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Laurence Elder from 2021-05-03T05:09:57
In 2005, Laurence Elder released his debut album “Surrounded” that incorporated a unique blend of jazz, pop, and a touch of blues. Nearly 16 years la...
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Gordon Kennedy from 2021-04-23T17:08:38
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a second-generation guitar player who just happens to be a multi-Grammy-winning songwriter and producer.&nbs...
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Martin Page from 2021-03-29T15:36:37
Martin Page had a tough career choice to make. As a semi-pro football player, he could choose soccer and try his luck at the professional level, or as a ta...
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Marcus Miller from 2021-03-08T19:27:22
You seldom catch Marcus Miller without his signature fedora hat. He wears them at every gig and on every stage. But, the symbolism is telling, as his long ...
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Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams from 2021-02-22T05:01
For the past 15 years, we’ve been fortunate to have Steve Lukather as a recurring guest on Inside MusiCast. And today, he’s back to talk to us about ...
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Richard Elliot from 2021-02-16T17:25:17
With over 20 albums under his belt, saxophonist Richard Elliot has delivered jazz music that has landed on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz charts over the past fou...
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Russell Ferrante from 2021-01-25T19:03:49
The heart of Russell Ferrante’s career has been spent as keyboardist for the legendary jazz group, Yellowjackets. In fact, he’s the only member who’s...
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Steve Gadd from 2020-12-11T05:02:06
As one of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd set a new standard in contemporary drumming techniques and performance, and for years every...
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Peter Noone from 2020-11-27T05:00
During the explosion of the British invasion in the 60’s, a 16 year-old boy from Manchester became the lead singer of the band Herman's Hermits and found h...
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David Foster from 2020-11-13T06:30:21
David Foster was drawn to the piano. In fact, as the story goes, his mother was dusting off the family piano and struck one of the keys. She was amaz...
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Tomi Malm and Gabriel Raya from 2020-10-14T04:35:42
Three years after Tomi Malm’s critically acclaimed debut "Walkin' On Air", the talented Finnish songwriter, producer, and arranger returns with another great project titled “Coming Home...
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Robyn Flans from 2020-08-28T04:26:49
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome journalist and author Robyn Flans to discuss her soon-to-be-released book titled "It’s About Time: Jeff Porcaro – The Man and His Music", ...
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Randy Brecker and Eric Marienthal from 2020-08-17T05:59:28
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re pleased to welcome two Grammy winning musicians that have joined forces to create a brand new album titled “Double Dealin’”, which will be rele...
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Joey Heredia from 2020-08-03T20:36:42
Rock, pop, fusion, jazz, Latin, soul, funk, Flamenco. These are just a few of the styles of drumming Joey Heredia has mastered over the course of his career. Like most of the musicians ...
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Eliot Lewis from 2020-06-22T04:58:36
Eliot Lewis is a musician who can do it all. The multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter has enjoyed a diverse and vibrant path in the music business and has worked with an elite cast ...
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Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. from 2020-05-25T16:49:54
From his early beginnings in the band Beatnik Beatch, followed by the success and cult following with his power-pop band Jellyfish in the early 90’s, Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. continues...
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Todd Sucherman from 2020-05-11T15:51:06
Todd Sucherman was destined to become a professional musician and his prowess behind the drum kit has already led him to a 45 year start. From his early days gigging in Chicago, to layi...
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Claudia Campagnol from 2020-04-11T03:59
If one word can best describe Claudia Campagnol’s life and music, it would be fusion. Her gypsy spirit has taken her from Hungary, to Sweden, to Copenhagen, with many other travels and ...
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Abraham Laboriel from 2020-03-23T22:13:13
It’s no secret that Abraham Laboriel has been on our bucket list for a long time, but we’ve always known that he doesn’t give many interviews. Abe tends to let his music do the talking ...
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Elliot Scheiner from 2020-03-02T05:09:20
From his early beginnings as an assistant with Phil Ramone, to his foray into recording and mixing sessions for Steely Dan, Toto, Jimmy Buffet, Bruce Hornsby, the Eagles, the Foo Fighte...
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Quint Starkie from 2020-02-17T05:52:13
Singer/songwriter Quint Starkie’s musical journey has taken him from the UK where he grew-up, to L.A., to Stockholm, Sweden. His career has enveloped a variety of opportunities that hav...
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Ben Shepherd from 2020-01-22T05:10:16
Ben Shepherd exudes groove. Not only can you hear and feel it, but you can see it on the ear-to-ear smile on his face when he's layin' it down. The New Zealand native has been energized...
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Gary Husband from 2019-10-18T16:03:39
Gary Husband is a musical rare breed. He’s a multi-instrumentalist who focuses on expression, textures, and improvisational thinking. That’s how he’s developed as a critically acclaimed...
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Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber from 2019-09-27T04:05:38
Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber are both well-respected musicians and have each had long and successful careers in the music business, with jazz being the root of their musical craft. While ...
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Rick Braun from 2019-09-16T03:56:33
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re taking a trip to the smooth side of the jazz spectrum for an extensive chat with jazz trumpeter, songwriter, and vocalist, Rick Braun. However,...
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Michael Thompson from 2019-07-29T13:02:35
Michael Thompson is proof that dreams do come true. The native New York guitarist knew at an early age that music was in his blood and he set his sights on becoming an elite session pla...
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Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel from 2019-06-24T15:00
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re joined by two legendary musicians whose session work is as legendary as the artists they’ve worked with: Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel. Not...
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Warren Ham from 2019-06-17T17:04:04
Warren Ham is one of the best vocalists and woodwind players in the business. Born and raised in Texas, Warren found his way into the band Bloodrock out of Fort Worth. He and his brothe...
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Dominique Xavier Taplin from 2019-05-20T15:58:33
Dominique Xavier Taplin may be a young musician, but his immense talent has led him to some amazing gigs with Ghost-Note, Prince, and most recently he's taken David Paich's place on the...
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Mike Lindup from 2019-02-18T21:14:28
Like most musicians who are at the top of their game, Mike Lindup’s path to music began when he was very young. His mother and father were both creative souls and musicians, which provided...
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John Ferraro from 2019-01-21T16:06
John Ferraro has enjoyed a panoramic drumming career that has allowed him to become a first call, A-list session drummer, and that doesn’t happen overnight. From his early tours and sessions wit...
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Los Lobotomys from 2018-10-29T18:00:21
In the mid to late 1980’s, if it was a Tuesday night at the Baked Potato in North Hollywood, it was Los Lobotomys night. The original band, an offshoot of David Garfield’s band Karizma, consiste...
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Jeff Coffey from 2018-10-01T22:00:13
Earlier this year, bassist and vocalist Jeff Coffey left his gig with the legendary band Chicago. Jeff will be the first to admit that it was a dream gig, especially for a musician who was just ...
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James Harrah from 2018-09-17T20:08:56
As a writer, producer, composer and highly sought-after guitarist, James Harrah has left his musical imprint on countless projects, including his own. He’s a guitarist that is always in demand d...
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Snuffy Walden from 2018-08-27T15:40:37
Being in the right place at the right time is often the foot in the door for many successful musicians, but you can never overlook the sheer talent that cracks the door open even wider. Snuffy W...
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Casey Young from 2018-06-04T04:06:41
If you’ve never heard the name Casey Young, you’ve definitely heard his contributions to many incredible albums. Although he began honing his musical skills on drums, Casey eventually beca...
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Ross Pallone from 2018-05-21T20:03:39
Since 1976, Ross Pallone’s passion for live mixing and studio engineering has made an imprint on the musical landscape for some of the biggest names in the business. His big break came in ...
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Steve Morse from 2018-03-05T16:04:15
40 years ago, the Dixie Dregs released “Free Fall”, their debut album on Capricorn Records with band members Andy West, Allen Sloan, Steve Davidowski, Rod Morgenstein and today’s Inside MusiCast...
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Neil Stubenhaus from 2018-02-12T17:15:08
Neil Stubenhaus is clearly one of the top A-list of bassists in the music business - and he doesn’t need to preach it. It’s proven with his discography and the select artists that he has been ab...
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Andy Timmons from 2017-12-26T19:55:04
Andy Timmons is one of the most talented and sought after guitarists in the business. He is often referred to as “The Tone King” by his peers and colleagues, as he possesses an arsenal of tones ...
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Anthony Robustelli from 2017-10-23T18:15:24
Anthony Robustelli’s path to music started at a very early age. His father was the leader of a big band and music was always prominent with a variety of instruments always at his fingertip...
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Steve Weingart and Renee Jones from 2017-09-04T18:33:45
Steve Weingart and Renee Jones are a match made in music. High school sweethearts, they spent their early years growing together with music being their mutual passion. Eventually the...
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Shem von Schroeck from 2017-08-04T03:24:04
A few months ago when Toto announced the musician who would be filling the shoes of David Hungate and Mike Porcaro, we knew that it...
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Stewart Copeland - Gizmodrome from 2017-07-10T04:08:24
Stewart Copeland isn’t a one trick pony. When he first joined us on Inside MusiCast four years ago, we spent nearly an hour and half talking about his various journeys in the world of musi...
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Paul Jackson, Jr. from 2017-06-26T14:47:44
Born and raised in L.A., Paul Jackson, Jr. was destined to become one of the most recorded guitarists in the music business. You’ve heard him play on major albums and for major artists over the ...
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Andy Summers from 2017-05-01T13:54:14
From playing clubs at the age of 16, to venturing off to London with his friend Zoot Money and formed Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band when he was 19, Andy Summers musical journey was just beginning t...
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Raul Midón from 2017-03-20T05:15:49
The title of Raul Midón’s brand new album, “Bad Ass And Blind”, sums it up pretty nicely. True, Raul is blind and has been since birth, but when it comes to music he’s as badass as they come. Th...
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Keith Howland from 2017-02-27T04:40:57
For those of you who love music and had hopes of someday performing in front of thousands of screaming fans and touring the world, meet Keith Howland. His path to the music business b...
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Bill Meyers from 2017-02-13T15:44:38
Having studied classical organ at a young age, Bill Meyers thought of himself as a music snob. While his friends were into Led Zeppelin and other rock artists, Bill was focusing on the works of ...
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Stephen 'Astro' Duros from 2016-12-12T05:50:47
Stephen Duros, also knows as Astro, is a guitarist, lighting technician for TOTO, and a talented cartoonist. His approach to lighting for Toto is literally ‘analog’ by today’s standards, a...
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Fee Waybill from 2016-11-28T12:52:51
From his humble beginnings in Nebraska, to working his way into a band as a backing vocalist, to fronting the band that eventually became The Tubes, Fee Waybill was born to entertain. But being ...
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Michelle Willis from 2016-11-14T14:42:06
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome Michelle Willis who hails from Toronto and is quickly gaining attention through her appearances opening and performing with Snarky Puppy, as well a...
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Joe Vana of Mecca from 2016-10-17T16:17:33
When he was only 13 years old, Joe Vana’s life was forever changed through a chance meeting with Survivor’s Jim Peterik. As Joe will tell you, Jim taught him everything he knew about music and t...
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Amy Holland from 2016-07-04T16:15:33
Amy Holland has been surrounded by music since the day she was born. Her mother was a singer and performer and her father was also involved in the music industry. She headed to LA wh...
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Don Breithaupt of Monkey House from 2016-05-30T19:10:08
Since 1992, Don Breithaupt has steered his band Monkey House on a path of musical progress. In 2012 when we first connected with Don, the band had just released their third album “Headquar...
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Jon Anderson from 2016-05-16T03:56:30
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome one of the greatest voices in the history of popular music, Jon Anderson. The original voice of Yes, Jon has been creating music for close to five ...
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Lenny Castro from 2016-04-11T16:25:39
In cooking, there’s always that secret ingredient that make a dish special. In the LA music scene, Lenny Castro has been that secret ingredient for decades. Lenny has recorded and toured w...
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Michael Sherwood from 2016-03-21T22:43:08
Michael Sherwood hails from a deep lineage of musicians, and similar to his family members, Michael has formed a solid career in the music industry. From his early days growing-up in Las Vegas a...
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Trevor Steer Of Organ Freeman from 2016-02-22T14:28:20
While Inside MusiCast has focused on bringing you the legendary musicians who have helped to shape the world music, we’re always keeping our ears peeled for the next generation of musicians who ...
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Young Gun Silver Fox from 2016-02-01T17:15:01
Call it divine intervention, but when Shawn Lee and Andy Platts met for the first time back in 2008, they knew they had a special musical chemistry. This duo from the UK each had their own path ...
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Al Schmitt from 2016-01-04T16:53:45
Great musicians make great albums, but when you add a world class recording engineer and producer to the mix, you can take your project to another level. For nearly six decades, this is exactly ...
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Tim Cashion from 2015-12-14T16:48:04
The influence of West Coast AOR runs deep in the souls of many career musicians. Ask any studio or touring musician about their inspirations and you’re bound to hear an answer that would include...
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CWF - Champlin, Williams, Friestedt from 2015-11-30T14:40
Peter Friestedt is one of Sweden¹s premiere musicians and guitarists. Having studied music at several conservatories in Sweden, Peter eventually landed in Los Angeles to study at the Los Angeles...
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Tom Canning from 2015-10-14T14:53
Tom Canning. You know him best for his excellent writing, arranging and for his amazing keyboard touches on most of Al Jarreau’s music. But the native New Yorker’s music career started well befo...
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Tom Brechtlein from 2015-09-28T13:58:53
Sometimes being an incredibly talented musician is only half the battle when you want to make it into the music industry. Drummer Tom Brechtlein’s rise to success is the classic tale of ha...
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Bill Maxwell from 2015-08-17T13:55:18
Bill Maxwell’s talents stretch far beyond his drumming skills. Over the years, the Oklahoma native has become a first call LA session drummer, arranger, composer, and producer whose career began...
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Tommy Funderburk from 2015-03-30T12:55:57
When it comes to West Coast music, Tommy Funderburk has been an icon for decades. If you’re familiar with Airplay, The Front, What If, Richard Marx, Steve Lukather, REO Speedwagon, Starship and ...
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CJ Vanston from 2015-03-23T14:12:20
A new Toto album doesn’t come along too often, so when one does it’s a pretty exciting topic for all of us at Inside MusiCast. In fact, Inside MusiCast began in 2006 – a few months after the re...
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Mike League from 2015-01-19T18:45:20
Until they had won their first Grammy for Best R&B Performance last year, Snarky Puppy was flying under the musical radar. Not anymore. The Grammy for their “Family Dinner” performance with ...
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Tris Imboden from 2014-12-08T18:43:03
Tris Imboden not only knows the meaning of gratitude, but he lives with it every day. As a self-taught musician, Tris worked his way into the world of music at a young age and never looked back...
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Nate Williams from 2014-10-20T17:44:03
On this IMC New Artist Profile, we take you across the pond to the home of the UK’s own Nathan Williams. When we recently discovered his music, we were spellbound at the maturity and quality of h...
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Bobby Caldwell from 2014-09-29T13:12:27
From blue-eyed soul to pop, R&B and standards singer/songwriter, Bobby Caldwell is still at the top of his game. The center of his musical world is the huge 1978 R&B hit “What You Won’t ...
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Work Of Art from 2014-09-15T15:45:03
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re focusing our attention on a Swedish band whose music lives and breathes West Coast/AOR – Work Of Art. Keybord and vocalist Lars Säfsund, guitarist Rober...
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Jarrod Lawson from 2014-06-30T15:39:19
Inside MusiCast guests are like a who’s who in the world of music. Names like Lukather, Sklar, Loggins, McDonald, Wooten, Purdie, Page, Parsons – and the list goes on. But the world of music is ...
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Brent Bourgeois from 2014-06-09T12:49:06
Brent Bourgeois is back - at least in the recording sense. As half of the ’80s West coast band Bourgeois Tagg, the keyboardist-writer had connected with Todd Rundgren to produce some great recor...
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Marty Walsh from 2014-05-14T16:02:05
Growing up in Van Nuys, California, Marty Walsh hit his stride in music just as his dad, and brothers did - they were all naturals. With that said, it’s no surprise that Jay Graydon was the bass...
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Tony Spinner from 2014-04-07T14:49:30
After two decades of steady work as a solo artist, as well as a session and touring guitarist and vocalist, Tony Spinner continues to quietly leave his impressionable mark on everything he touch...
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Meet IMC's Mikael Engström from 2014-03-28T18:54:13
Born into a musical family, mainly focusing on classical music, Mikael Engström soon realized that his mission was to protect the interest of other genres. At the age of nine he entered the local...
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Nathan East from 2014-03-24T13:33:51
Nathan East is arguably the busiest bassist on the planet. With over 40 years of performing at the highest level, Nathan continues his musical journey with touring and sessions for artists ...
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Keith Carlock from 2014-03-10T12:51:19
Over the past decade, Keith Carlock has gained worldwide notoriety through his steady gig with Steely Dan. In uncharacteristic fashion, Keith has held the reigns behind Steely’s drum set since j...
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Kere Buchanan from 2014-02-17T13:53:57
For the first time on Inside MusiCast we turn our focus to the land down under and one of its extremely talented artists, Kere Buchanan. Having been heavily influenced by his father, Kere began ...
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Bob Wilson from 2014-02-03T20:47:57
SEAWIND. The name in the LA music scene is legendary. Maybe it was the smooth jazz sound in the 70’s that captivated people. Maybe it was the monster musicians who were playing in the band. Mayb...
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Al Jarreau from 2014-01-07T06:26:43
Like his brilliant ability to scat his way through a tune, Al Jarreau’s musical career has been a colorful journey of constant creation, discovery and rediscovery. His vocal style is a unique ar...
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Barney Hurley from 2013-12-16T15:34:53
On this episode of Inside MusiCast we’ll explore an album that was recorded and produced in 1995, but failed to get support from its label and fell flat in terms of its overall sales. Asid...
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Dominic Miller from 2013-11-11T13:29:35
Dominic Miller is riding his own wave of success. Although he’s Sting’s primary guitarist since 1990, Miller is clearly a musician who has made his mark on delivering his own sound while bringin...
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Jeff Lorber Fusion from 2013-10-23T18:17:51
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome back two of our past guests – Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip – to discuss their new Jeff Lorber Fusion collaboration “Hacienda.” Jeff will also annou...
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Marc Jordan from 2013-10-14T15:21:36
Marc Jordan considers his life as a conduit of the arts. It includes sound, sight, and form. But as a musician, song writer and producer, he has worked with the best. It all started when as a yo...
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Phil Kenzie from 2013-09-23T17:21:02
You may not be familiar with his name, but Phil Kenzie’s contributions to the world of music are many and in some cases iconic. Phil has performed and recorded with some of the most well known a...
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State Cows from 2013-08-26T13:50:16
On this episode, we bring you the West Coast sounds of the State Cows. The band, created by the Europe-based musical team of Daniel Anderson and Stefan Olofsson, doesn’t hide behind the fact tha...
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Danny Seraphine from 2013-07-29T12:29:34
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’ll take you inside the world of musician, composer, arranger, author and founding member of Chicago and the California Transit Authority, Danny Seraphine. ...
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Tom Saviano from 2013-07-15T13:35:09
Tom Saviano is a multi-talented musician, songwriter, arranger and producer who has enjoyed a long, distinguished career as part of the L.A. music scene. Hailing from Chicago, Tom’s father was a...
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Joe Sample from 2013-06-17T14:07:26
Joe Sample is all that a keyboardist should be. Growing up with a musical influence of Creole, Jazz, R&B, Gospel and Soul, it was inevitable that his musical style would be a creative concoc...
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David Paich from 2013-05-28T12:44:18
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome back Toto founding member David Paich, as we break down the band’s classic album, Toto IV – track-by-track. Toto IV was a pinnacle album in the ban...
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Phil Gould from 2013-05-13T12:35:21
Although the name Phil Gould is associated primarily with Level 42, his career as a musician goes much deeper. He started out playing in bands, along with his brother, while living on the Isle o...
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Marilyn Scott from 2013-04-08T13:33:44
When Marilyn Scott performed her first gig at the age of 15, little did she know that along the road of her career she’d be collaborating with some of the great jazz powerhouses. But it wasn’t u...
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Stewart Copeland from 2013-03-04T13:36:55
How is it that a drummer for one of the most influential rock bands in history finds himself largely rejecting his pop music past to pursue a career as composer, authoring a prolific series of f...
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Blue Sky Riders from 2013-02-18T13:38:37
What do get when you place three incredibly experienced singer-songwriters who each have left huge marks on the music scene winning Grammys, are members of music halls of fame, have countless nu...
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Alan Parsons from 2013-02-11T13:39:03
As an assistant engineer at Abbey Road Studios in the late 60’s, a young Alan Parsons was just beginning his journey into a successful career in music that has spanned several decades as an engi...
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Jeff Pevar from 2013-01-08T15:50:48
Sometimes in life, all it takes is one connection to set things in motion. For Jeff Pevar, it was a connection to Rickie Lee Jones by his good friend, Michael Ruff that was a turning point in hi...
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Don Felder from 2012-12-10T18:59:51
Let’s start with the facts. Our guest today was a member of one of the most influential rock groups of our time. Their “GREATEST HITS” compilation sold over 29 million copies in the US alone. Bu...
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Michael Leonhart from 2012-11-26T15:19:54
Growing-up in New York City in a musical environment that included a father that was a professional bassist, along with a mother and sister who made careers as vocalists, Michael Leonhart seemed...
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Drew Zingg from 2012-10-15T12:31:02
If you’ve seen Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald and even Steely Dan in concert at some point over the past twenty years, chances are you’ve witnessed guitarist Drew Zingg. Born and raised in New Yor...
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Jimmy Haslip from 2012-09-24T12:25:33
When you’re a trumpet player for a drum and bugle corp, it can only mean one thing…that you’re one serious horn player. That’s where Jimmy Haslip’s musical journey begins. But it doesn’t end the...
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Tower of Power from 2012-09-10T14:59:22
For over 44 years, Tower of Power has been creating and performing music that continues to excite fans all over the world. With a first-call, legendary horn section that has graced some of the b...
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Fergie Frederiksen from 2012-08-27T17:31:49
Fergie Frederiksen’s tenure in the band Toto was unquestionably a highlight on his singing resume, but this singer/songwriter has had an extensive career as a solo artist, as well as the lead vo...
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Richard Marx from 2012-07-16T14:35:27
At the age of five you might say that Richard Marx began a career that so far has lasted a lifetime. At this very young age he was already singing lyrics for the jingles his father would compose...
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John Waite from 2012-06-25T14:12:53
John Waite’s music and artistry is alive and well. Although his legacy as lead vocalist for The Babys and Bad English precedes him, he’s best known for his solo work, most notably the smash hits...
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Howard Levy from 2012-06-04T12:31:52
Music had already been in his blood for more than a decade, having studied piano and music theory at the Manhattan School of Music in New York since he was eight years old. But when Howard Levy ...
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IMC's Scott Sheriff from 2012-05-24T18:21:07
Welcome to the Inside MusiCast Correspondent Profile. As Inside MusiCast continues to grow worldwide, a large part of our success is due to the hard work and dedication of our correspondents who ...
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Bluey Maunick from 2012-05-14T12:22:15
Through his ever-present sunglasses, Bluey Maunick sees the world in different shades of soul, funk, acid-jazz, and r&b. And it’s his unique global perspective that feeds his musical creativ...
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Andreas Aleman from 2012-04-23T15:54:54
Andres Aleman is clearly on a journey, as the title of his latest solo release states. The Swedish-born singer-songwriter’s second solo album has given him momentum that appears to have captured...
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Dylan McDonald from 2012-04-16T13:14:56
Dylan McDonald could have taken the musical easy road, being that he happens to be the son of one of the most famous pop/rock artists in the business, Michael McDonald, but he didn’t. As a profi...
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Gino Vannelli from 2012-03-12T17:42:55
On our 100th episode, we’re glad to welcome a guest whose music we all know well. Over the past three decades, Gino Vannelli has delivered albums such as Powerful People, Brother To Brother, Nig...
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Don Breithaupt from 2012-02-27T15:01:42
Toronto native Don Breithaupt has molded his multi-dimensional career into much more than just a “day job”. To start, the Berklee graduate has owned and operated a top-rated recording studio in ...
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Al Stewart from 2012-01-30T15:37:45
He doesn’t claim to be a singer or a true musician, but Al Stewart has been crafting intelligent folk and pop laced songs for over 45 years. From his early roots in England to his migration to t...
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John Oates from 2012-01-02T16:57:52
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we catch-up with one half of the most successful duo in the history of rock and pop. Over the past decade, he still tours on a limited basis with Daryl Hall, ...
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Year-End Holiday Podcast from 2011-12-20T15:55:25
Our Holiday Special is a gift to you from the IMC Team! This year we welcome back four past IMC guests who’ll give you a wrap-up on their year, what’s new for 2012 and a Holiday Greeting. So he...
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Michelle Kath Sinclair from 2011-11-14T19:41:14
On today’s episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re bringing you a very special guest who’s producing a documentary about her father, Terry Kath – the amazing guitarist and vocalist who spent a little ...
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Michael Lennon from 2011-10-17T16:13:08
If music had a DNA, one of the strands would be dedicated to the Lennon family, beginning when Bill and Ted Lennon sang in a 40’s swing band and the Lennon Sisters sang for Lawrence Welk in the ...
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Kiki Ebsen from 2011-09-27T12:58:24
Kiki Ebsen’s career has taken her full circle. From the beginning as a young pianist, she has had the pleasure of having many musical influences, including her mother, aunt, and her cousin – key...
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IMC's Uwe Reith from 2011-09-23T16:09:50
Welcome to the Inside MusiCast Correspondent Profile. As Inside MusiCast continues to grow worldwide, a large part of our success is due to the hard work and dedication of our correspondents who ...
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Gabe Dixon from 2011-08-22T17:21:37
Since 1998 keyboardist and vocalist Gabe Dixon has been busy fronting the Gabe Dixon Band. Their 2008 self-titled release earned accolades from Paste Magazine, The Village Voice, American Songwr...
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Michael Franks from 2011-07-11T17:45:13
It’s been five years since Michael Franks delivered his last solo effort, ‘Rendezvous in Rio,’ but it has not been in vain. During this time, he’s been busy touring and collecting material for h...
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Michael McDonald from 2011-06-20T17:21:36
On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we celebrate our five-year anniversary by bringing you one of the most recognized vocalists on the planet, Michael McDonald. From his humble roots in Ferguso...
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IMC's Scott Gross from 2011-05-27T13:48:52
Welcome to the Inside MusiCast Correspondent Profile. As Inside MusiCast continues to grow worldwide, a large part of our success is due to the hard work and dedication of our correspondents who ...
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Philippe Saisse from 2011-05-23T15:06:58
Growing up as a kid in France, there wasn’t a chance that Philippe Saisse would end up doing anything other than creating music. Quite simply, this child prodigy was a jazz drummer at the age of...
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Rob Mounsey from 2011-05-09T18:15:40
Rob Mounsey is a self-proclaimed music nerd, having taught himself classical music composition at the very early age of 11. With a natural passion for music, he earned his way into the Ber...
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IMC's Kim Reilly from 2011-04-20T19:53:56
Welcome to the Inside MusiCast Correspondent Profile. As Inside MusiCast continues to grow worldwide, a large part of our success is due to the hard work and dedication of our correspondents who ...
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IMC's Max Zape from 2011-03-21T20:28:55
Welcome to the Inside MusiCast Correspondent Profile. As Inside MusiCast continues to grow worldwide, a large part of our success is due to the hard work and dedication of our correspondents who ...
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Randy Goodrum from 2011-03-21T18:40:17
Randy Goodrum has a gift. And for over thirty years, he’s shared it with us all in the form of hit songs that are timeless. His compositions have been recorded by artists such as Anne Murray, En...
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Keiko Matsui from 2011-03-07T19:31:12
Keiko Matsui is a jazz, chillout, and soft jazz veteran for well over 20 years. And after 22 projects to her name, she hasn’t stopped exploring her musical boundaries. Formally trained in Japan ...
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IMC's Brian Pearson from 2011-02-22T16:12:36
Growing up in a talented, musical family, Brian Pearson was constantly surrounded by different types of music. His father, uncles and cousins have been full-time musicians with various bands that...
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Simon Phillips from 2011-01-03T19:41:40
London-born drummer Simon Phillips has had a destiny for success. From the very beginning of his career, his musical mode of operation has been methodical, technical, and well planned. But that ...
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Bernie Chiaravalle from 2010-11-29T20:23:47
Bernie Chiaravalle has never been a musician that needed a spotlight to complete him as a singer-songwriter-musician. He’s always let his music do the talking during his career that has spanned ...
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Bruce Gaitsch from 2010-09-07T18:10:39
Born in Chicago, Bruce Gaitsch was baptized into music at an early age. His dad was a musician and also owned a music store where it was common to see up-and-coming stars of the Midwest music sc...
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Michael Ruff from 2010-08-23T12:41:02
Michael Ruff has found balance and order in his life. And why wouldn’t he? Living on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai for over twenty years, the talented songwriter, producer and keyboardi...
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Gary Wright from 2010-06-28T14:55
As far back as the late 70’s, Gary Wright has been challenging his audiences with pioneering instrumentation and cutting-edge technology. As a visionary songwriter, performer and all-around musi...
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Phil Ehart from 2010-06-07T13:03:05
It a was combination of fate and irony that a young man born in Kansas would eventually play in a band called Kansas. It happened to Phil Ehart, founding member and drummer of a band that would ...
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Steve Khan from 2010-05-24T13:09:20
An L.A. kid transplanted in New York City, Steve Khan is considered one of the prolific jazz guitarists on the planet. For nearly forty years, Khan has recorded more than twenty albums and has s...
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Larry Williams from 2010-04-12T17:42:22
Larry Williams has been at the top of his game for over 30 years. After honing his skills as a student at the Indiana University School Of Music, Larry transplanted himself to the tropics in Haw...
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Alex Acuña from 2010-03-22T13:37:31
If you were to look-up the definition of the word “rhythm” in the dictionary, it would say “jazz-fusion, pop, and session percussionist, Alex Neciosup Acuña”. From a young man playing in local b...
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Jerry Lopez from 2010-03-01T16:52:40
Jerry Lopez has been keeping a secret for a long time…at least from those who don’t live in Las Vegas. You see, since the mid seventies, Jerry has been the leader of Santa Fe and the Fat City Ho...
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Danny Kortchmar from 2010-02-15T20:40:59
If you’ve listened to Don Henley’s End of the Innocence, Carole King’s Tapestry, Jackson Browne’s Running on Empty, Billy Joe’s River of Dreams, and most of James Taylors recordings, then you’re...
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Gregg Bissonette from 2010-01-25T13:40:43
“Versatile” is the best descriptor for drummer Gregg Bissonette. A Detroit native, who now resides in L.A., Bissonette’s musical collaborations are nothing less than premier… from Maynard Fergus...
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Victor Wooten from 2010-01-04T14:24:54
Every so often, you discover a musician whose instrumental performance literally boggles your mind and leaves you overjoyed, amazed and virtually speechless. Bassist Victor Wooten is, without a ...
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Toto's Hall of Fame Induction from 2009-10-16T18:34:04
Go behind the scenes with Rick Such and Eddy Cabello at the 2009 Musician’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony as TOTO’s original members and with Mike Porcaro were inducted along side other music i...
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Bill LaBounty from 2009-09-28T15:52:23
It’s a rarity these days to listen to a new album where most every track is so good that you end up playing it over and over again. But when it does happen, you definitely realize that a little ...
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Steve Porcaro from 2009-09-07T15:47:15
If your last name is Porcaro, you live in Southern California, and you’re in the music industry, you’re name is golden. And if your name is Steve Porcaro, that gold has translated into 15 Grammy...
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Stephen Bishop from 2009-08-24T15:01:04
Songwriters are very special people. They’re the ones who battle with themselves and suffer through an amazingly creative process that most take for granted. When you listen to the songs that St...
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Brandon Fields from 2009-08-10T11:00
To call Brandon Fields a talented sax player is a huge understatement. Ask anyone who he has collaborated with throughout his amazing career…Quincy, Babyface, Los Lobotomys, Elton John, Earth Wi...
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Michael Sembello from 2009-07-28T12:10:38
Once upon a time, a young seventeen year-old guitarist from Philadelphia auditioned for a musical legend - Stevie Wonder. As the story goes, Stevie hired him on the spot and the young man toured...
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Robin Trower from 2009-07-06T10:44:49
Robin Trower is one of the great British rock guitarists. For over forty years, Robin has assembled a critically acclaimed, commercially successful and massively influential body of work that is...
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Eric Valentine from 2009-06-08T14:39:21
Eric Valentine is a busy drummer. Since moving to Los Angeles four years ago, he has been going non-stop. It all started with his first tour baptism with legendary singer Patti LaBelle. Today he...
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Christopher Cross from 2009-05-04T15:01:16
As a five-time Grammy and Oscar Award winner, Christopher Cross has definitely left his mark on popular music. Since his self-titled debut Warner Brothers release in 1979, his name elicits memor...
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Jay Graydon from 2009-03-23T12:08:48
One thing we know about West Coast Music is that its following is much, much bigger than the name implies. It’s more like Global-Coast Music, due to the fact that diehard fans are found at every...
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Carlitos del Puerto from 2009-03-09T11:46:42
Since his arrival in the States from Cuba just a few years ago, 30-year-old acoustic bass prodigy Carlitos del Puerto has quickly become one of the most recognized and highly sought-after sessio...
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Clarence McDonald from 2009-02-16T17:44:35
When you listen to tracks that Clarence McDonald has played on, one begins to appreciate the subtle elegance of what a master arranger and keyboardist brings to the musical table. James Taylor’s...
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Chuck Rainey from 2009-02-02T10:08:59
You may know Chuck Rainey as the legendary Steely Dan bassist that has played on some of the most significant recording projects in history. What you may not know is that Chuck was a bassist in ...
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Steve Weingart from 2009-01-19T23:07:39
For a young Steve Weingart growing up in Dayton, Ohio, the music of fusionists Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, and Herbie Hancock wooed him as an aspiring young pianist. You might say that it derailed...
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Richard Page from 2009-01-05T22:04:55
Billy Sherwood from 2008-09-08T14:03:29
It seems that we at Inside MusiCast have recently been delivering musical legacy stories. Our next guest is also a legacy artist. His dad was a big band leader for Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra;...
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Robbie Dupree from 2008-08-18T18:19:28
For many artists who follow their heart’s desire, the roads that lead to the promised land of musical success can be long and winding. Looking back on the road that Robbie Dupree has traveled, h...
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Joe Porcaro from 2008-07-21T11:21:06
In the music scene there are only a few names that command immediate respect. Sinatra. Foster. Hubbard, Q. Laboriel, Jaco. Goodman. Getz. Corea. Bellson. Armstrong. And then there’s Porcaro…a le...
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Grant Geissman from 2008-07-07T14:25:10
Don’t call Grant Geissman’s music smooth jazz. It’s almost a misnomer to him and doesn’t really capture what his music is all about. Quite simply, the formally trained jazz guitarist is a hybrid...
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Mark Kibble from 2008-06-16T14:30:03
When Take 6 came on to the music scene in 1988 with their self-titled debut album, they started breaking the rules of how music was being created, and as a founding member of the band, Mark Kibb...
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David Gamson from 2008-06-02T14:16:47
David Gamson has been messing around with sounds, songs, and arrangements for years. As keyboardist/writer/producer for the 80’s band Scritti Politti, he guided the brightly colored, synth-drive...
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Roy ‘Futureman’ Wooten from 2008-05-19T09:42:04
As percussionist and member of the Grammy Award-winning jazz quartet Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Roy “Futureman” Wooten, loves walking on the high wire of musical experimentation. And, if you...
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Russ Kunkel from 2008-04-07T23:30:28
Russ Kunkel is a creative. Yes, he’s primarily known as a first-call drummer who made his mark helping artists such as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, Carole King, and Linda Ronstadt ...
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Kirk Whalum from 2008-03-24T10:46:02
For a young boy growing up in Memphis,Tennessee, exposure to Gospel, soul, jazz, and R&B music was inevitable. The difference for Kirk Whalum was that his baptismal into this music happened ...
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Bill Champlin from 2008-02-22T19:20:43
Bill Champlin is a man who has experienced musical success on his own terms. Over the years you’ve known him as a solo artist, session musician, vocalist, and longtime member of the band Chicago...
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John 'JR' Robinson from 2008-02-08T17:02:02
Over the years there have been a handful of drummers that have reached the ultimate plateau of first call rhythm makers who are called on to deliver the best grooves for the greatest producers a...
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Jon Herington from 2008-01-25T15:12:30
Jon Herington is a guitarist at peace. But, at an arm’s length, anyone will tell you that he has one of the music industry’s most coveted gigs – a gig that has long been a magnet to critical cr...
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Greg Mathieson from 2008-01-04T15:48:59
This edition of Inside MusiCast takes us into the mind and music of a true native of Southern California, where at a very young age he was playing piano, and by High School he was learning harmo...
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Bernard Purdie from 2007-11-09T08:44:58
Bernard Purdie is a rhythmic legend that has painted his mark on the American music landscape - from jazz, country, soul and rock, Bernard Purdie’s legendary drumming techniques are still rever...
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Chris Kent from 2007-10-26T20:06:29
Spend a little time with bassist Chris Kent and you’ll find that he’s so much more than a musician. He’s also a man who loves life. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he moved to Nashville, Te...
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Shem VonSchroeck from 2007-10-12T15:41:17
In the music world, most musicians focus on one instrument….some two, some rarely play three, and others are unique…like Shem Von Schroeck…who, on his last solo album Son of Arthur, played bass,...
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NEW ALBUM UPDATES from 2007-09-21T17:16:55
IMC hosts, Rick and Eddy, have caught up with several Inside MusiCast guests to talk about fresh music coming in the form of new albums. Join us as they speak with Steve Lukather to recap the re...
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Brian Bromberg from 2007-09-07T17:18:33
When Brian Bromberg got his real break as a jazz bassist at the age of nineteen, he had already been playing professionally for six years. Yeah…that would make him thirteen when he star...
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Jeff Lorber from 2007-08-24T21:18:25
If he were being accused of being too creative and trying too many new things, Jeff Lorber would have to plead guilty. You see, when it comes down to creating music that’s fresh and ground-break...
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Kenny Loggins from 2007-08-03T20:29:58
As one of the most recognizable voices in music, singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins is a legend when it comes to producing hit singles not only as a solo artist, but also as part of the 70’s singin...
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Jeff Coffin from 2007-07-20T13:44:14
As a two-time Grammy Award winning member of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, saxophonist/composer Jeff Coffin has traveled the world leaving his mark as one of today’s most talented musicians. ...
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Robert Lamm from 2007-06-22T14:57:13
Robert Lamm’s voice is one of the most recognizable voices in the world of music. As an original member of the Grammy Award winning band Chicago, his lead vocal and keyboard skills remain key to...
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Jeff Babko from 2007-06-08T16:44:11
Jeff Babko is one of the busiest and most sought after keyboard/piano players in the music business today. Although his name might not be a household word, it’s likely you’ve heard his music. Or...
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Crosby Loggins from 2007-04-27T15:03:28
You recognize the last name. And you’re right. Crosby Loggins is the son of singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins. Enough said, because apart from the obvious familial resemblance and a genetic gift f...
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Jason Scheff from 2007-03-30T19:38:12
When you mention the name Chicago, people roll out the mental red carpet and pay homage to one of the most influential rock bands ever. And, after 40 years of delivering classic hits, their mome...
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Michael Omartian from 2007-03-16T15:52:26
A perennial classic producer and session musician, our guest really needs no introduction…or at least one paragraph doesn’t do his career justice. We will say that he is the first producer in re...
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Steve Lukather from 2007-02-23T20:29:42
Steve Lukather is still under construction as a musician. Although he has chosen three distinct roads to follow during his career (as a solo performer, as a member of the Grammy Award winning ba...
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Tommy Sims from 2007-02-09T14:30:34
Making it in the music business requires lots of talent, perseverance, and luck. This is especially important if you are a young musician. For Chicago-born bassist Tommy Sims, it was sheer, soul...
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Greg Phillinganes from 2007-01-26T16:42:48
The name Greg Phillinganes is about to get a little more popular in the music world. You see, this year, this most prolific keyboardist, arranger, composer and performer has been nominated for h...
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David Pack from 2007-01-05T17:56:55
Our guest has been blessed with one of the most distinctive voices in the music industry. His stand-out lead-vocals for the rock group Ambrosia have left impressionable hits in our minds over th...
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Christmas Podcast Special from 2006-12-22T17:35:02
And, in the spirit of the Holiday giving, your hosts Rick Such and Eddy Cabello invite you to enjoy a SPECIAL Inside MusiCast Christmas Edition. This podcast includes Holiday greetings from Lee ...
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David Hungate from 2006-12-08T16:32:30
In the music business you can’t always plan where your career takes you. Most of the time it just falls into place over the course of the many years. Our guest has had the good fortune of having...
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David Garfield from 2006-11-24T19:56:54
The Los Angeles based keyboard player David Garfield has a long career as a musical director, arranger, composer and producer behind him, and he is still one of the ‘Cats’ that you always see pl...
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Pat Mastelotto from 2006-11-10T19:55:20
A veritable drumming virtuoso, our guest very well may be one of the most active and sought-after session drummers around. From his session work in the early 70’s with the likes of Bernie Taupin...
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Robbie Buchanan from 2006-10-27T19:49:22
If you read our guest’s bio, you’ll learn that his first gig was at the age of 12 playing piano 6 nights in a small Canadian town in the Yukon Territory. Google his name and you’ll discover that...
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Chris Rodriguez from 2006-10-13T16:33:45
Our guest is one of the hardest working musicians and singers today. For over a decade, you’ve heard Chris Rodriguez adding his rich background vocals to studio and live performances for Shania ...
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Chris Boardman from 2006-09-29T16:32:33
As a composer, arranger and orchestrator, today’s guest has had the opportunity to work on many of Hollywood’s more prominent films over the course of his career, as well as a host of television...
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Jennie DeVoe from 2006-09-15T16:30:51
When Jennie DeVoe begins to sing, she leaves people mesmerized. It’s not only her sexy, bluesy, sultry and sometimes gritty voice that reminds you of a blend of Billie Holiday and Janis Joplin t...
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David Paich (part 2) from 2006-09-08T16:28:49
We talked shop with David Paich in our recent interview, Destined for Success. In this episode, we’ll devote much of our dialogue to a topic that’s very close to David’s heart… and maybe yours. ...
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David Paich (part 1) from 2006-08-25T16:24:45
When David Paich was a kid he didn’t spend much time climbing trees. His time was spent absorbing, learning, and ultimately becoming a product of his environment — the recording studio and perfo...
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Freddie Washington from 2006-08-18T16:22:59
Having completed two tours this year with Donald Fagen and Steely Dan, bassist Freddie Washington is ready for whatever comes his way. Known as a player who can inject a lively groove into alrea...
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Lee Sklar (part 2) from 2006-08-04T14:22:48
Lee Sklar is a busy musician. He has played literally thousands of sessions and has toured with the best. So, what does he prefer? Working within the confines of the recording studio or the stag...
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Lee Sklar (Part 1) from 2006-07-21T14:16:13
If you’re into drag racing, you know what TOP FUEL means. This is where the big boys play with nitro methane fuels; the fastest speeds. So, what does that have to do with music? For almost as lo...
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Keith Thomas from 2006-07-07T14:14:01
Our upcoming guest is a seasoned musician, composer, and most of all, a very sought-after producer. He amazingly works across a wide array of musical genres — from pop to R&B; from classical...
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Scott Page from 2006-06-20T14:12:16
As a talented saxophonist for Pink Floyd and Super Tramp, Scott Page has experienced the glamour of performing, touring, and recording with such superstar bands. But his connection to the music ...
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