Podcasts by The Gig Life Podcast

139. Tully Ryan (Godtet, Hekka, Ngaiirie, Harvey Sutherland) from 2023-10-20T15:27:51

My guest today is Tully Ryan.  Tully plays drums for Godtet, Hekka, Ngaiirie and Harvey Sutherland to name just a few.  You can find more of Tully at his instagram Episode 4 (solo), Listen

136. Susannah Mirana from 2022-11-06T18:52:14

My guest Today is Susannah Mirana. Susannah is an Australian singer, artist, international performer and voice over artist. 

She also worked as a traffic reporter ...

135. Phil Stack from 2022-10-08T12:32:05

My guest Today is Phil Stack.

Phil is a multi-instrumentalist really. He plays piano and guitar but mostly known for his bass playing having played in James Morrison...

134. Glenn Wilson from 2022-09-22T17:38:17

My guest today is Glenn Wilson.

Glenn is a drummer from Sydney.  He's played in numerous theatre shows including Hamilton, Saturday Night Fever, Guys & Dolls to name just a few, as well a...

133. Juanita Tippins from 2022-09-16T16:13:17

My guest today is Juanita Tippins..

Juanita is a singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and producer, a poet amongst other things. She co-founded Sydney band Suite Az, she's one half of Sydne...

132. Josh Beagley from 2022-09-08T16:01:55

My guest today is Josh Beagley. 

Josh is an iconic Australian artist, producer, DJ and guitarist with a long and storied history creating Australian funk, dance boogie and pop with bands ...

131. Marcel Yammouni from 2022-02-25T18:33:24

My guest today is Marcel Yamounni.

Marcel is a guitarist, bass player, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer from Melbourne.

He has a new album out called "Essential Arteries" w...

130. Nicky Bomba from 2022-02-06T11:41:08

My guest today is Nicky Bomba.

Nicky is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, band leader and He has been a blazing creative spark in Australian music for decades.

Drummer...

Episode 34: Natasha Stuart - IN REPLAY from 2022-01-29T09:59:49

On January 29th 2020, Natasha Stuart lost her courageous battle with cancer. 

To celebrate her memory and spirit, please enjoy TGLP Ep 34 Natasha Stuart in replay. 

Episode 34: Natasha Stuart - IN REPLAY from 2022-01-29T09:59:49

On January 29th 2020, Natasha Stuart lost her courageous battle with cancer. 

To celebrate her memory and spirit, please enjoy TGLP Ep 34 Natasha Stuart in replay. 

Natash...

129. A2 - The Brown Wunda from 2022-01-26T20:20:41

My guest today is Christian Lauofo, aka A2 - The Brown Wunda.

A2 is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and audio engineer. He has a brand new podcast called Wundaland ...

TGLP 2021 Signing Off... from 2021-12-30T21:14:08

Thank you for tuning into The Gig Life Podcast in 2021. 

But what about 2022...

127. Kathleen Halloran from 2021-12-19T13:38:49

Kathleen Halloran is a guitarist from Melbourne Australia.

She's a rare talent with a soul, feel, attitude, and work ethic way beyond her years.

Currently playing with Kate Cebera...

126. Nina Ferro from 2021-12-05T15:42:57

Nina Ferro is a multi award-winning vocalist, songwriter, session and recording artist with a powerful, evocative voice, ridiculous vocal range and captivating stage presence. She has earned an ...

100! Spotlight - Jaco Pastorius - IN REPLAY from 2021-12-01T12:56:43

TO CELEBRATE JACO PASTORIUS' 70TH BIRTHDAY (1/12/21) HERE IS TGLP SPOTLIGHT: JACO PASTORIUS IN REPLAY.    John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III, born December 1 1951, was an American bass playe...

100! Spotlight - Jaco Pastorius - IN REPLAY from 2021-12-01T12:56:43

TO CELEBRATE JACO PASTORIUS' 70TH BIRTHDAY (1/12/21) HERE IS TGLP SPOTLIGHT: JACO PASTORIUS IN REPLAY. 
 
John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III, born December 1 1951, was an Americ...

100! Spotlight - Jaco Pastorius - IN REPLAY from 2021-12-01T12:56:43

TO CELEBRATE JACO PASTORIUS' 70TH BIRTHDAY (1/12/21) HERE IS TGLP SPOTLIGHT: JACO PASTORIUS IN REPLAY.    John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III, born December 1 1951, was an American bass playe...

125. Paul Christie from 2021-11-18T16:24:15

My guest today is Paul Christie.

Paul is the bass player for iconic Australian band Mondo Rock.

In the 80s, Paul also founder the Australian sup...

124. TGLP Spotlight: Simon Phillips from 2021-11-06T21:28:29

TGLP Spotlight: Simon Phillips. 

TGLP Spotlight Series is where my friends and i sit down and talk about our favourite musicians. Be it local, be it worldwide. Musicians that have influen...

91. Hollie Smith - IN REPLAY from 2021-10-26T10:06:57

TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HOLLIE SMITH'S NEW 2021 ALBUM "COMING IN FROM THE DARK", HERE IS HER 2020 PODCAST INTERVIEW IN REPLAY 

My guest today is Hollie Smith.

Hollie S...

91. Hollie Smith - IN REPLAY from 2021-10-26T10:06:57

TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HOLLIE SMITH'S NEW 2021 ALBUM "COMING IN FROM THE DARK", HERE IS HER 2020 PODCAST INTERVIEW IN REPLAY 

My guest today is Hollie Smith.

Holli...

123. Lachy Doley from 2021-10-21T21:04:37

My guest today is the mighty Lachy Doley.

Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Keys, Lachy Doley is one of the greatest Blues Soul Rock Organ Players in the world today.

Lachy’s mesmeris...

122. Pat Powell from 2021-10-13T18:07:16

I hope you enjoy my conversation with legendary vocalist, Pat Powell. 

With a career that spans over four decades and right across the globe, Pat Powell (Patou) is one of Australia’s most...

108. Peter Luscombe from 2021-10-13T15:16:20

My guest today is Peter Luscombe.

Peter is drummer, musician, producer and musical director from Melbourne, Australia.

From Joe Camilleri and the Listen

121. Stevie Cat Jnr from 2021-08-27T19:14:55

Stevie Cat Jnr is a drummer from Waiuku, New Zealand, who now lives in Melbourne and currently plays with Aussie hip hop legend Seth Sentry.

He was o...

121. Stevie Cat Jnr from 2021-08-27T19:14:55

Stevie Cat Jnr is a drummer from Waiuku, New Zealand, who now lives in Melbourne and currently plays with Aussie hip hop legend Seth Sentry.

He was ...

120. Lozz Benson from 2021-08-11T19:20:50

My guest today is Lozz Benson. 

Lozz is a drummer, vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist fro Sydney, Australia. 

This conversation was recorded July 2021. 

For m...

120. Lozz Benson from 2021-08-11T19:20:50

My guest today is Lozz Benson. 

Lozz is a drummer, vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist fro Sydney, Australia. 

This conversation was recorded July 2021. 

For more...

119. A Few Gig Tales #4 from 2021-07-25T16:24:21

This is A Few Gig Tales #4.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of ...

119. A Few Gig Tales #4 from 2021-07-25T16:24:21

This is A Few Gig Tales #4.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of li...

118. A Few Gig Tales #3 from 2021-07-21T15:33:24

This is A Few Gig Tales #3.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of li...

118. A Few Gig Tales #3 from 2021-07-21T15:33:24

This is A Few Gig Tales #3.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of ...

117. A Few Gig Tales #2 from 2021-07-16T14:55:16

This is A Few Gig Tales #2.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of li...

117. A Few Gig Tales #2 from 2021-07-16T14:55:16

This is A Few Gig Tales #2.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of ...

116. A Few Gig Tales #1 from 2021-07-09T18:31:40

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, t...

116. A Few Gig Tales #1 from 2021-07-09T18:31:40

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, ...

115. Paul Berton from 2021-07-04T13:12:40

My guest today is Paul Berton.

Paul is a guitarist, educator, composer, producer and musical director from Sydney.

Leo Sayer, Renee Geyer, John Waters, Jeff Duff and Jimmy Barnes a...

115. Paul Berton from 2021-07-04T13:12:40

My guest today is Paul Berton.

Paul is a guitarist, educator, composer, producer and musical director from Sydney.

Leo Sayer, Renee Geyer, John Waters, Jeff Duff and Jimmy Barnes...

114. Shauna Jensen from 2021-06-23T20:45:52

My Guest today is Shauna Jensen.

Shauna is a vocalist with an outstanding pedigree.

114. Shauna Jensen from 2021-06-23T20:45:52

My Guest today is Shauna Jensen.

Shauna is a vocalist with an outstanding pedigree.

113. Dave Longo from 2021-06-12T08:55:56

My guest today is Dave Longo.

Dave is a freelance guitarist , producer, recording and mix engineer.

Having spent the last 26 in Sydney performing around town with various pop, fu...

113. Dave Longo from 2021-06-12T08:55:56

My guest today is Dave Longo.

Dave is a freelance guitarist , producer, recording and mix engineer.

Having spent the last 26 in Sydney performing around town with various pop, funk...

112. Pete Drummond from 2021-03-07T11:43:51

My guest today is Pete Drummond.

Pete is a session drummer, composer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Australia.

As said in an article by Drumscence magazine: “Pete Drumm...

112. Pete Drummond from 2021-03-07T11:43:51

My guest today is Pete Drummond.

Pete is a session drummer, composer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Australia.

As said in an article by Drumscence magazine: “Pete Dru...

111. Dan Kerby from 2021-02-24T18:29:34

My guest today is Dan Kerby.

DK is a session drummer and educator based in Melbourne Australia. Dan currently plays drums for some of Australia's and most iconic acts including Bliss N Es...

111. Dan Kerby from 2021-02-24T18:29:34

My guest today is Dan Kerby.

DK is a session drummer and educator based in Melbourne Australia. Dan currently plays drums for some of Australia's and most iconic acts including Bliss N E...

110. Stan Bicknell from 2021-02-15T22:16:23

My guest today is Stan Bicknell.

Stan is a NZ born drummer who for the past 13 years has based himself out of Melbourne Australia. In this time he has toured and recorded with many artist...

110. Stan Bicknell from 2021-02-15T22:16:23

My guest today is Stan Bicknell.

Stan is a NZ born drummer who for the past 13 years has based himself out of Melbourne Australia. In this time he has toured and recorded with many artis...

109. James Morrison from 2021-02-05T16:58:15

My guest today is James Morrison.

James Morrison is, by anybody’s standard, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word. Besides the trumpet, this...

109. James Morrison from 2021-02-05T16:58:15

My guest today is James Morrison.

James Morrison is, by anybody’s standard, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word. Besides the trumpet, thi...

107. Leo Sayer from 2021-01-17T16:10:11

My guest today is Leo Sayer.

Leo needs no introduction really, so i'm going to keep this intro brief  so we can rip into the conversation. I’m mean, you know songs. "You Make Me Feel Like...

107. Leo Sayer from 2021-01-17T16:10:11

My guest today is Leo Sayer.

Leo needs no introduction really, so i'm going to keep this intro brief  so we can rip into the conversation. I’m mean, you know songs. "You Make Me Feel Lik...

106. Stephen Housden from 2021-01-10T10:19:11

My guest today is Stephen Housden.

Stephen is regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the world. Well known as guitarist with Little River Band for more that two decades, he has also ...

106. Stephen Housden from 2021-01-10T10:19:11

My guest today is Stephen Housden.

Stephen is regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the world. Well known as guitarist with Little River Band for more that two decades, he has also...

105. The Year that Was - 2020 from 2020-12-30T13:26:13

Hey, welcome to The Gig Life Podcast. Im your host, Stevie Taylor. 

This is a short Year in Review episode of the podcast. My take on the year that was. 

Thank you for supporting T...

105. The Year that Was - 2020 from 2020-12-30T13:26:13

Hey, welcome to The Gig Life Podcast. Im your host, Stevie Taylor. 

This is a short Year in Review episode of the podcast. My take on the year that was. 

Thank you for supporting...

104. Calvin Welch from 2020-12-27T12:14:40

My guest today is Calvin Welch.

Calvin is a drummer, percussionist, songwriter and performer. He started playing professionally as a 14 year old in his home state of Michigan USA, touring...

104. Calvin Welch from 2020-12-27T12:14:40

My guest today is Calvin Welch.

Calvin is a drummer, percussionist, songwriter and performer. He started playing professionally as a 14 year old in his home state of Michigan USA, tourin...

103. Jim Kelly from 2020-12-18T10:06:24

My guest today is Australian guitar legend, educator and studio owner, Jim Kelly.

Jim has firmly established himself as a leading Australian contemporary jazz and blues guitarist, compose...

103. Jim Kelly from 2020-12-18T10:06:24

My guest today is Australian guitar legend, educator and studio owner, Jim Kelly.

Jim has firmly established himself as a leading Australian contemporary jazz and blues guitarist, compos...

102. Casey Burgess from 2020-11-06T14:22:47

My guest today is Casey Burgess. 

102. Casey Burgess from 2020-11-06T14:22:47

My guest today is Casey Burgess. 

101. Greg Henson ft Fizz Henson from 2020-11-01T15:01:46

My guests today is Australian drummer Greg Henson and his wife Fizz.  Greg’s love of drums and “all things hittable” started at school and he has made his living playing drums and percussion ever s...

101. Greg Henson ft Fizz Henson from 2020-11-01T15:01:46

My guests today is Australian drummer Greg Henson and his wife Fizz.  Greg’s love of drums and “all things hittable” started at school and he has made his living playing drums and percussion ever s...

99. Harry Brus from 2020-10-10T18:10:17

My guest today is bass player Harry Brus.

Born in Austria, Harry and his family moved to Australia when he was 7 years old. 

Inspired by Hank B Marvin and The Beatles, Harry first ...

99. Harry Brus from 2020-10-10T18:10:17

My guest today is bass player Harry Brus.

Born in Austria, Harry and his family moved to Australia when he was 7 years old. 

Inspired by Hank B Marvin and The Beatles, Harry firs...

98. Virginia Lillye from 2020-10-02T11:54:12

My guest today is Virginia Lillye.   Explosive and dynamic vocalist Virginia Lillye has wooed audiences across Australia and internationally. Having shared the stage with Gene Simmons, Gilby Clark...

98. Virginia Lillye from 2020-10-02T10:54:12

My guest today is Virginia Lillye.   Explosive and dynamic vocalist Virginia Lillye has wooed audiences across Australia and internationally. Having shared the stage with Gene Simmons, Gilby Clark...

97. TGLP Spotlight: Steve Gadd from 2020-09-13T19:14:19

Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer, percussionist, and session musician.   Gadd is one of the most well-known and highly regarded studio drummers in the industry, reco...

97. TGLP Spotlight: Steve Gadd from 2020-09-13T19:14:19

Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer, percussionist, and session musician.   Gadd is one of the most well-known and highly regarded studio drummers in the industry, reco...

Episode 96: The Musicians Inn from 2020-09-05T14:20:32

Today's episode is a little bit different.      Back at TGLP episode 93, my guest was Rob Rhodes. Rob has a Facebook l...

Episode 95: Tony Azzopardi from 2020-08-29T20:12:37

My guest today is percussionist, Tony Azzopardi.   Tony grew up in Sydney, the youngest of 15 children with his mother and father coming from Malta.    Music was always in the family with Tony’s fi...

Episode 94: Joel Burton from 2020-08-21T20:01:14

My guest today is bass player Joel Burton.   Born in Sydney, raised in the far north coast of NSW, Joel’s first instrument was trumpet before moving to the bass guitar at the age of 14.    After st...

Episode 93: Rob Rhodes from 2020-08-13T16:00:31

My guest today Rob Rhodes.   Rob is a singer, guitarist, entertainer, entertainment manager and band owner.    Born and raised in Sydney, Rob relocated to the NSW far north coast in 2015. As well a...

Episode 92: Daniel Pliner from 2020-08-01T16:50:34

My guest today is Sydney keyboardist, songwriter and producer Daniel Pliner.   From Darth Vegas to Veneno, Watussi, Listen

Episode 89: Tim Firth from 2020-07-02T21:38:26

My guest today is Tim Firth.   Tim is one of Sydney’s most in-demand drummers. He has performed with some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians including Emma Pask, James Muller, Mike Nock, James Mo...

Episode 88: TGLP Focus Show - Lusi Austin - Walking Contradiction from 2020-06-26T13:57:49

Welcome to The Gig Life Podcast Focus Show.  My guest today is Lusi Austin and she has a new EP out now called Walking Contradiction. We will focus on that.    Walking Contradiction is Lusi’s first...

Episode 87: Phil Ceberano from 2020-06-20T12:51:19

My guest today is Phil Ceberano.   Phil has performed, played guitar, recorded and written music with many of the finest musicians this country has to offer over the last 30 years.   Phil spent ma...

Episode 86: Anna Laverty from 2020-06-11T21:46:15

My guest today is audio engineer, mixer and producer extraordinaire, Anna Laverty.   Anna has engineered, recorded, mixed and or produced the likes of Nick ...

Episode 85: Peter Northcote from 2020-06-05T03:00

My guest today is Peter Northcote.   Pete’s done it all and played guitar for everyone from Dragon, Richard Clapton, Darryl Braithwaite, Glue,...

Episode 84: Gary Pinto from 2020-05-29T03:30

Garry Pinto is considered one of the greatest Soul and R&B Singers that Australia has produced. His musical background includes fronting the multi platinum selling band, Jimmy Barnes, it seems Jackie was always destined to be a part of th...

Episode 82: Zoe Hauptmann from 2020-05-16T11:27:03

Zoe Hauptmann has become one of the most in demand bass players around with gigs like Missy Higgins, Ian Moss, Paul Kelly and Neil Finn, Justine Clarke, Elana Stone, Tim Minchin, Katie Noonan and m...

Episode 81: Kav Temperley from 2020-05-05T20:10:05

Kav Temperley is the lead singer, bassist and songwriter for the legendary Fremantle rockers, Eskimo Joe. The...

Episode 80: Carmen Smith from 2020-04-25T19:27:37

Carmen Smith, originally from western Sydney, is a singer songwriter and performer who has also worked, toured and written extensively with some of Australia’s best artists. Her first experience as...

Episode 79: Jason Bruer from 2020-04-19T11:02:05

Jason Bruer is a saxophonist from Sydney. Born and raised in Adelaide, Jason didn’t start playing music till his very late teens. He studied music at Adelaide University in the same year as his bro...

Episode 78: Emma Pask from 2020-04-12T11:22:11

Emma Pask. Award winning vocalist Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s favourite voices in Jazz. Her effortless honest stage presence combined with her powerful vocal abil...

Episode 76: Darryn Farrugia from 2020-04-03T15:03:28

My guest today is Australian drumming legend, Darryn Farrugia. When I was an beginner drummer in NZ in the early 90s, there wasn’t much access to international drummers apart from magazines or Star...

Episode 75: Darryl Beaton from 2020-03-22T07:50:19

Darryl Beaton is a multi-instrumentalist, musical director, songwriter and producer. Born and raised in Tasmania Australia to a drummer dad, and singer mum, obviously music is going to be part of e...

Episode 75: Ara Adams-Tamatea from 2020-03-15T17:32:09

Ara Adams-Tamatea is the bass player for NZ band, L.A.B. Born in the Hutt Valley of NZ, growing up on the Kapiti Coast, music was always around an...

Episode 74: Hamish Stuart from 2020-03-06T17:26:16

Hamish Stuart is an Australian drumming legend. Born and raised in Sydney, Hamo had the idea very early on that if he could just play drums and make a living,...

Episode 73: Barry Leef from 2020-02-23T11:50:51

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Episode 72: Dane Laboyrie from 2020-02-14T17:23:04

Dane Laboyrie is a Trumpeter and vocalist from Sydney, Australia.  His trumpet mastery has seen him onstage alongside Taylor Swift, Noel Gallagher, Hugh Jackman, Tim Minchin, James Morrison, The Ca...

Episode 71: Abe Rounds from 2020-02-01T16:03:53

Abe Rounds is drummer, bass player, song writer and producer from Sydney, but now living in LA. Abe first picked up drum sticks and started playing when he was 1 year old. His father is legendary S...

Episode 70: Carmel Mesiti from 2020-01-17T13:43:13

Carmel is a vocalist and singing teacher form Sydney.  She’s sung for many of Australia’s greats including Marcia Hines, Delta Goodrem, Human Nature, Christine Anu, David Campbell, Spud Murphy,...

Episode 69: Lily Guerrero from 2020-01-10T11:54:06

Lily Guerrero. Lily is a singer, songwriter, dancer, guitarist, drummer/percussionist from Sydney. Born in Canada to Chilean parents, and brought up in multicultural Sydney, Lily was exposed to ...

Episode 68: 2019 Year In Review (Bonus Episode) from 2019-12-31T10:19:12

Episode 68: 2019 Year In Review (Bonus Episode).

Thank you for listening, subscribing and supporting The Gig Life Podcast this year.  Here's my take on 2019.  All the best 2020.  Cheer...

Episode 67: Guitarist Roundtable Part 2 (The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast) from 2019-12-27T18:18:21

TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 and the conclusion of The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast Guitarist Round Table.

In part 2 here, the guys expanded more on w...

Episode 66: Guitarist Roundtable Part 1 (The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast) from 2019-12-15T16:39:19

TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 1

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...

Episode 65: Tina Harris from 2019-12-05T21:07:24

Tina Harris.

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 bandlea...

Episode 64: Steve Hunter from 2019-11-29T16:35:33

Steve Hunter.

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 fa...

Episode 63: Gordon Rytmeister Part 2 from 2019-11-16T19:28:59

Gordon Rytmeister.

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 Austral...

Episode 62: Andy Caryofyllis from 2019-11-08T12:30:01

Andy Caryofyllis.

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

Episode 61: Gordon Rytmeister Part 1 from 2019-10-28T21:08:07

Gordon Rytmeister.

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 Austral...

Episode 60: Bill Risby from 2019-10-18T21:52:33

Bill Risby.

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 N...

Episode 59: Jak Housden from 2019-10-09T18:35:10

Jak Housden.

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

Jak is a former member of Daryl Braithwaite's touring band, founding member of Th...

Episode 58: Brad Kora from 2019-09-27T14:02:50

Brad Kora.

Drummer, producer, songwriter from Whakatane, New Zealand. 

Brad is the founding member, drummer and producer of NZ band, ...

Episode 57: Emilio Panetta from 2019-09-13T20:51:32

Emilio Panetta.

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 d...

Episod 56: Lance Philip from 2019-09-04T19:04:35

Lance Philip.

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

Lance started his formal drum leducationat age 7 with Ken Oxford and then w...

Episode 55: Danny McCrum from 2019-08-23T13:23:49

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Episode 54: TGLP Spotlight - Jeff Porcaro from 2019-08-14T14:50

 The Gig Life Podcast - Spotlight

Jefferey Thomas Porcaro. 

Born April 1, 1954 –  Listen

Episode 52: Bobby Poulton from 2019-07-29T20:01:12

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Episode 51: Marina Da Silva from 2019-07-19T17:04:45

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Episode 50: Ben Rodgers from 2019-07-07T17:57:30

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Episode 49: Declan Kelly from 2019-06-28T15:53:52

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Episode 48: Daniel Maher from 2019-06-21T18:38:31

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Episode 47: Kere Buchanan from 2019-06-14T19:40:41

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Episode 46: TGLP Bass Players Round Table Part 2 from 2019-06-06T13:33:30

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 Ho...

Episode 45: TGLP Bass Players Round Table Part 1 from 2019-06-01T07:57:05

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 Ho...

Episode 44: David Jones from 2019-05-24T03:00

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Episode 43: Leon Gaer from 2019-05-17T14:23:30

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 si...

Episode 42: Jade MacRae from 2019-05-10T17:15:44

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 sing...

Episode 41: Jo Elms from 2019-05-03T15:43:35

Jo Elms

Multi award winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and teacher.  UK born, NZ raised, now living in Sydney, Australia.

Episode recorded 02/04/2019

Episode mus...

Episode 40: Joel Shadbolt from 2019-04-24T14:27:23

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...

Episode 39: Dave Ferry from 2019-04-18T16:41:36

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 North...

Episode 38: Jay Parrino from 2019-04-12T15:35:13

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 a...

Episode 37: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 2 from 2019-04-05T13:40:03

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, Jer...

Episode 36: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 1 from 2019-03-29T13:16:34

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, Jer...

Episode 35: Simon "SiFi" Fishburn from 2019-03-21T18:07:02

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 ba...

Episode 33: Ian Jones from 2019-02-28T17:58:37

Ian Jones 

Drummer for Supergroove, Alex Lloyd, Christine Anu, Kate Ceberano, Jesus Christ Superstar.  Music producer and DJ. (@therealstereojones)

Recorded in Northmead, NSW Austr...

Episode 32: Joe Accaria from 2019-02-20T17:21:44

Joe Accaria

Drummer, percussionist, music director, music producer, performer and creator from Sydney, Australia. 

Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Human Nature, David Campbell, Tap Do...

Episode 31: Sisa Koroi from 2019-02-14T21:07:16

Sisa Koroi. Up and coming Sydney based session drummer, currently playing with Soul Empire, Cyrus and Samantha Jade.

Recorded in Northmead NSW, Australia. 12/02/2019.

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Episode 18: Fran Kora from 2018-11-22T16:57:12

Fran Kora. Vocalist, bass player and actor from the bay of plenty in New Zealand. Current front man and founding member of the band KORA, and also a member of the Modern Maori Quartet.

Re...

Episode 17: Craig Calhoun from 2018-11-19T18:38:25

Craig Calhoun. Award winning Composer, Producer, multi-instrumentalist, mentor, Music Technologist and creator of Eurofunk.  The Supremes, Chris Hinze, Marcia Hines, Wa Wa Nee, Renee Geyer, Kevi...

Episode 16: Terepai Richmond from 2018-11-16T19:31:47

Terepai Richmond. Arguably, Australia's most recorded and toured drummer. D.I.G (Directions in Groove), SWOOP, Professor Groove and the Booty Affair, The Whitlams, Savage Garden, Missy Higgins, ...

Episode 15: Daniel March from 2018-11-14T17:37:22

Daniel March is an exciting new face taking his place amongst the independent soul music movement with his debut self titled album. Released October 17 in Japan via a deal with acclaimed label P...

Episode 14: Dave Goodman from 2018-11-09T16:40:35

Dave Goodman. Jazz critic John Clare has described Dave Goodman as ‘one of the leading drummers in the country’ and ‘[one of] the most intriguing drummers recording anywhere’. At just eighteen, ...

Episode 13: Karen Lee Andrews from 2018-11-05T19:39:53

Karen Lee Andrews (Formerly known by her stage name Ms Murphy) came into the public’s awareness in 2013, through her soul slaying performances on TV’s hit show, The Voice Australia. Ms Andrews h...

Episode 12: Darren Mathiassen from 2018-10-29T15:02:59

Darren Mathiassen. Bluff-born D’s organic grooves are integral to the homegrown flavours of Aotearoa, through groups and artists such as Iva Lamkum, Rhombus, Age Pryor, Bella Kalolo, Charlotte Y...

Episode 11: David Sleishman from 2018-10-28T14:25:40

Dave Sleishman. Drummer, and director of Sleishman Drum Co. Following in his fathers footsteps, Dave took what his dad had created and expanded it to what Sleishman is today. Helping develop and...

Episode 10: Steele Turkington from 2018-10-26T16:08:42

Steele Turkington. Drummer, and one of Australia's leading/groundbreaking drum restorers and instrument makers. Founder and owner of Kentville Drums. 

"I'm often asked... what’s the Kentv...

Episode 09: Bek Jensen from 2018-10-23T18:56:14

Bek Jensen is a Sydney based Singer/songwriter who grew up in an exceptionally talented family with both her parents working as professional musicians in Australia.  Always surrounded by live mu...

Episode 08: John Hardaker from 2018-10-21T16:28:53

John Hardaker is a Sydney based jazz, blues and rock guitarist, band leader, graphic designer, music blogger and music reviewer for Australian Jazz. 

He formed and led The JHD Revival Ban...

Episode 07: Michael Wheatley from 2018-10-18T17:04:54

Michael Wheatley. Like a force of nature, this Sydney based artist has continued to carve deep and glorious pathways in music, burlesque, cabaret, performance art, hosting, modelling, DJing and ...

Episode 06: Dauno Martinez from 2018-10-15T21:15:46

Dauno Martinez! Chilean born bass player, guitarist, drummer, virtuoso, artist. Theres nothing this guy cant do. Having played all over the world with some of the greatest musician, Sydney is we...

Episode 05: Buddy Siolo from 2018-10-12T10:48

Buddy Siolo. Drummer and vocalist. Born in Samoa, raised in NZ. From thugging the streets of the Hutt Valley and Otara in NZ, to touring the Hard Rock Cafe circuit through Asia, a turn events would...

Episode 04: Adm Ventoura from 2018-10-10T16:01:48

Adm Ventoura is a “first call” bass guitarist based in Sydney. He has worked across a wide range of musical styles throughout Australia and also in South America, USA, UK, Asia, the Middle East ...

Episode 03: Fabrizio Omodei from 2018-10-05T06:00

Based in SydneyAustralia, "Fab" has been playing drums professionally for over 30 years, both in Australia and overseas. He has recorded and toured with a host of national and international arti...

Episode 02: Rawhiti "Raf" Turnbull from 2018-09-28T15:27:06

Guitarist Rawhiti Turnbull, born in raised in Northland, New Zealand. Moved to Australia in 1998. Long time member of Sydney Soul/RnB band Suite Az. Member, songwriter, guitarist for TeMana.  Listen

Episode 01: Steve Marin from 2018-09-23T16:44:24

Born into a musical family, Steve began playing music at the age of 6 and quickly developed his skills as a musician. He became a professional musician at age 14.

After learning wind and ...