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Today’s episode is a bit of a full-circle moment for me, because my guest is Dave Varriale — the host of I’d Hit That Podcast… one of the reasons this show exists.Back in the day, Dave and his guests on Id Hit That were my companions on every drive to and from gigs — and it was the DIY magic of it: the handheld Zoom recorder, the in-person, unprepared hangs, and yeah… the legendary 2005 Ford Escape mobile recording unit.But here’s the twist: this time, we’re flipping the mic. Dave’s been the guy asking the questions for years… and now it’s my turn to throw them at Dave.We get into his story: New York, Spain, LA, and now Austin, Texas — where he says he “was thinking about escaping Shawshank, LA,” and the music took him toward real Texas blues and the shuffle.And of course, because it’s Dave… we also get into the stuff nobody says out loud — why “most guys… play it safe,” why the best stories come out when “the recorder stops recording,” and why he still believes audio-only is its own artform.This conversation was recorded 16th January 2026. Stevie in Sydney - Dave in Austin, Texas.More info on Dave and I'd Hit That podcast, check out I'd Hit That on YouTube and Instagram, and book a haircut and shave with Dave at Cedar Park Barber Shop----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is guitarist Adam Miller — one of Australia’s most quietly brilliant musicians.We talk about seeing the guitar like a piano, opening for Tommy Emmanuel as a teenager, touring the US as a fully self-managed artist, capturing music live in the room and much much more.Plus, we dive into his new album Timing and the Neumann Sessions, recorded at the Foo Fighters’ Studio 606.This conversation was recorded 14th Decemember 2025.More info and music, check out Adam's website, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube channel.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Michael Paynter — Singer, songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist with a voice you’ve heard everywhere, even if you didn’t know it.From touring with Jimmy Barnes, ICEHOUSE, and The Veronicas, to that viral Jesus Christ Superstar performance that blew everyone away.We talk about the long game of music — session life, solo careers, theatre, and what it really takes to stay consistent over the decades.For more on Michael, check out his website michaelpaynter.comThis conversation was recorded 19th Decemember 2025.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is drummer, composer, and creative mad scientist Nick Gaffaney. Originally from Christchurch NZ, now based in LA, with a career that’s moved through jazz, free improv, cruise ships, the NZ session scene, artist residencies in India, and the heavy, uncompromising world of Cairo Knife Fight.In this episode, we talk about the shift from being a sideman to building your own thing, why Nick is putting focus back onto drums after years of production and songwriting, and the reality of chasing creative fulfilment instead of just gigs.Nick also speaks very openly about mental health, late ADHD diagnosis, and what it’s like to finally feel present after decades of just pushing forward through the darknessFor more info on Nick, check out his Instagram This conversation was recorded on 05/12/2025As mentioned in the conversation, check out Aaron Tokona.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

Yo! Stevie Taylor here.No guest today… this one’s a bit of a pause-and-look-around moment. A wee bit of a year in review. Stick around. I’ll tell you about some of the behind the scenes stuff and my personal takeaways from some of this year’s interviews.I’ll also answer some listener questions and let you know whats happening in 2026.This is all set out in chapters on your app, so you can skip and bounce around to whatever section you want.I think we're rolling...thegiglifepodcast.com

My guest today is the one the only Tania Doko — one half of Bachelor Girl, and one of Australia’s most distinctive voices.Bachelor Girl’s debut album, Waiting for the Day is one of my dessert island albums, so it was really neat to chat with Tania all about that time.Also, we talk creativity versus performance, songwriting in Sweden, finding calm in the Northern Rivers, Prince, deep cuts, and why stepping away from the spotlight can sometimes reignite everything.Check out Tania's instagram and website.This conversation was recorded on 09/12/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is singer and songwriter Hayley Teal.Hayley’s been a professional musician since her teens — from X Factor and major sync deals to cover bands, TV show bands like Dancing with the Stars and Australian idol, and now releasing her own music fully on her own terms — all while stepping into a brand-new chapter of life as a soon-to-be mum.We talk real industry life, burnout, songwriting without validation, and why an artist’s legacy matters more than streams.And she’s got a crazy quarantine story…Check out Hayley's website here and instagram here.Hear Hayley's music on Spotify or Apple MusicThis conversation was recorded on 28/11/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Tiffany Richmond.She’s a mum, a musician, voiceover artist and coach and the creative force behind kids EDM act, Poppy Galactic.In this conversation we talk about her journey from the early band days, to touring Europe with Sparkadia, to building a voiceover career from home while raising a family.As well as Poppy Galatic, we dig into the craft of voice work, the hustle, the creativity, the balance—and how sharing her process online has opened up a whole new chapter for her.Voice Witch✨🎙️✨Part-time Alien. Thats what her instagram says.Check out tiffanyrichmond.com.au for her voiceover and coaching.And check out out all things Poppy Galactic at poppygalactic.com.This conversation was recorded on 17/11/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today, is powerhouse vocalist Ally Friendship — a singer with grit, soul, and one hell of a story.From fronting rock bands and tribute shows to nearly 30 years working as a mortician, Ally’s journey is as unique as it is inspiring.We dive into her career on stage, her new project Skirts, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.Check out Ally's website.Check out Ally's InstagramThis conversation was recorded on 18/09/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

On Sunday 19th October 2025, I got word that Virginia Lillye lost her 2 year battle with cancer. Virginia was a powerhouse on stage but more so a beacon of hope and positivity off it, which makes it that more difficult to believe she is no longer with us. In tribute, I want to share with you the parts of her life that she shared with me for this podcast. She made a couple of appearances on the show. The first one being in September 2020 which that conversation became episode 98 of the Gig Life Podcast. The 2nd time was in 2021 when she shared 4 gig stories which 2 of them featured in the A Few Gig Tales series. Im going to play all of that in its entirety here today. First up is the 2020 interview and directly after that is all 4 of her gig stories, so stick around till the end. For those that knew her, I hope you get comfort from hearing her voice, and for those of you who didnt, her spirit is well and truely alive here. Here infectious laugh, her knack of telling a great story, and of course her positivity. We have lost a giant. Rest in love Virginia Lillye ❤️---------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is drummer and composer Alexander Flood.From tabla to house beats, from Adelaide to Europe – Alex has carved out his own lane, blending electronic textures with the raw power of live drums.We talk new albums, touring, and what it takes to be a true solo artist.Hope you dig this chat, and go check out his music.https://alexanderfloodmusic.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/alexander_floodThis conversation was recorded on 08/09/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today Queensland guitarist, producer, and composer Joel Hunt.A month ago I hadn’t heard of Joel Joel, but he sent me some links, I hit play, and straight away I thought, where’s this guy been hiding? His new album AudioVisual is a stunning mix of funk, rock, ambient, and electronic sounds, featuring some serious heavyweights—members of Snarky Puppy, Tycho, Corey Wong’s band, and even Aaron Sterling and Sean Hurley from John Mayer’s crew.One thing I really love about doing this podcast is discovering new music through the guests I talk to. Joel’s music is special.Hope you dig this chat, and go check out his music.https://www.youtube.com/@joelhuntguitarhttps://www.instagram.com/joelhuntguitarhttps://joelhunt.com/This conversation was recorded on 01/09/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

To celebrate Jim Kelly's bithday, here is our 2020 podcast interview. One of my personal favourite interviews. I hope you enjoy it. Stevie. 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, composer and educator whose reputation goes well beyond Australian shores.In 1975 Jim co-formed CROSSFIRE – Australia’s most celebrated jazz fusion group.From 1975-87 Jim perfected the rigorous demands of the recording studio and became a highly sought-after session player performing on countless jingles, documentaries, film scores plus pop and jazz artists’ albums.Jim also performed and recorded with Australian artists Kerrie Biddell, Renee Geyer, Johnny Farnham, Debbie Byrne, John English, Tommy Emmanuel, Erana Clark, Don Burrows, James Muller and Dale Barlow, to name but a few.The 90’s saw a change of lifestyle for Jim with a move to Northern NSW to lecture at Southern Cross University, Lismore where he was Head of Guitar Studies for 17 years.  Jim has since resigned from full-time academia and now runs a recording studio from his home – TONE RANGER STUDIO.He has produced many fine albums and has quickly achieved the reputation of becoming a world-class Producer and Mixing/Mastering engineer.  Jim is a musician dedicated to the art of improvising, composing, performing and teaching and is always searching for new ways to expand his musical horizons.So ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for Mr Jim Kelly.This conversation was recorded 16/12/2020.Intro music: Heaven Scent - Jim Kelly (Ya Gotta Love the Drummers). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast:Website InstagramFacebook Twitter

My guest today is Luke Davison.Drummer for The Preatures, Dean Lewis, Delta Goodrem and more.Humble, thoughful and a real player.We chat about his early days growing up in Sydney, working at Drum City, learning from legends like Pete Drummond and Reece Cameron, and chasing the dream of being a session guy before finding his groove in original bands.We talk about the various projects Luke is involved in including The Preatures & Dean Lewis, learning songs, dodgy record deals, and some lessons learned along the way.A great hang, and one I reckon you’ll really dig.For more information on Luke:Luke Davison - InstagramThis conversation was recorded on 16/7/2025 @ Church St Studios----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gift back to The Gig Life PodcastYour support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

My guests today — joining me all the way from New Orleans — are Charlie Wooton and Arsene DeLay.Charlie’s a monster bass player, originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. He’s toured the world, played with legends like Cyril Neville, Doug Wimbish, and Sonny Landreth, and carved out his own sound blending zydeco, Cajun, funk, and soul with his band, Zydefunk.Arsene? What. A. Voice. She’s from New Orleans and comes from a long line of jazz royalty — all soul and class. Together, they’ve created some incredible music, including their latest project, Blue Basso.This August, they’re bringing their Louisiana magic down under for an Australian tour, hitting stages across Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne — and playing alongside some of our finest, including Ray Beadle, Jamie Cameron, Shannon Stitt, and Geoff Achison.In this chat, we dive into their musical roots, the story behind Blue Basso, life in New Orleans, and their upcoming Aussie shows. It was certainly an education for me in the music and history of Louisiana.For more information on Charlie and Arsene, as well as tour dates and links:Charlie Wooton – InstagramArsene DeLay - InstagramThis conversation was recorded on 26/6/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gift back to The Gig Life PodcastYour support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Brett Garsed.A guitar virtuoso, Brett is renowned for his work with John Farnham and is also well known for his hybrid picking technique and legato-style guitar playing. “Brett Garshred,” some call him.Brett takes us through his musical journey, including the John Farnham gig, his time with the band Nelson, and collaborations with drumming legends like Virgil Donati, Bobby Rock, Gerry Pantazis, and Dennis Chambers — plus much more.Check out Brett's "Hybrid Picking" and "Legato" educational material at Guitar VivoCheck out Horizon band.You can find more info on Brett at his Facebook and Instagram This conversation was recorded 25/06/2025-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gift back to The Gig Life PodcastYour support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Ali Foster.From growing up in Western Sydney with a musical family, to earning stripes in jazz at the Con, hitting the road with the Hussy Hicks, playing with Beccy Cole, and sharing practice sessions from the back of her van — Ali’s journey is all groove and grit. Life on tour, journaling for clarity, and learning to swing from the ride cymbal up, Ali’s the real deal.For more info on Ali, check out her InstagramThis conversation was recorded 04/06/2025-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gift back to The Gig Life PodcastYour support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

First published in 2021, A Few Gig Tales is coming back! Check out this previous episode in the popular series. 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 life on the road, stage and studio, told by the musicians and artists that were there.Sometimes the names will be changed or removed to protect the innocent and guilty.Todays episode features 3 tales.First up is Virginia Lillye with a story about a chance meeting at Frankies Pizza in Sydney. Followed by Tony Azzopardi's tale of a Sydney underworld figure. And finally, Fran Kora tells of a trippy encounter in Amsterdam.Warning. Some of these stories contain adult themes, drug use and some rather bright language, so listener discretion is advised.For more info and past episodes of The Gig Life Podcast featuring Virginia, Tony and Fran, visit thegiglifepodcast.com or search in your favourite podcast app. Also check out:Kora: https://www.facebook.com/KoraOfficialVirginia Lillye: https://www.virginialillye.com.au/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gift back to The Gig Life Podcast by Buying me a Coffee The Gig Life Podcast:WebsiteInstagramFacebook Twitter

My guest today is Chris KamzelasA guitarist from Sydney, Chris first came onto my radar back in the early 2000s as he was part of the Australian Idol band.He was also in the first band of The Voice Australia. Since then he’s gone on to play with everyone!Back in 2019 we did a guitarists roundtable podcast which Chris was part of the panel.Currently part of Russel Crowes band, The Gentleman Barbers, he also plays around town in The Rocking Byrds amongst others, and he has some new music out. A song he wrote about his father called Song for Angelo. Check it out.For more info on Chris, check out his Instagram and Facebook. This conversation was recorded 21/05/2025--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Buy Me a Coffee to gift back.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

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, told by the musicians and artists that were there.Sometimes the names will be changed or removed to protect the innocent and guilty.Todays episode features 3 tales: First up is Phil Ceberano and his story about a talented dancing hero. Followed by Fab Omodei and his story about an interesting experience in a theatre show band pit. And finally, Victor Rounds shares a career highlight involving Paul and Linda McCartney and front lawn chill session.Warning. Some of these stories contain adult themes, so listener discretion is advised.For more info and past episodes of The Gig Life Podcast featuring Phil, Fab and Victor, visit thegiglifepodcast.com or search in your favourite podcast app. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. The Gig Life Podcast:WebsiteInstagramFacebook Twitter

My guest today is Ben Todd.From Adelaide and from a long family line of drummers, Ben spent 13 years with Cirque du Soleil as drummer and musical director and these days plays with Dojorise, The Superjesus as well as other theatre shows including Beauty and The Beast which he is currently on.Be also has a podcast./YouTube channel called Drummers Perspective.For more info on Ben, check out his Instagram and Facebook. This conversation was recorded 01/05/2025--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to tip The Gig Life Podcast.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

Yo, Stevie Taylor here. A little bonus episode for you today. As you may know, I was born and raised in a small town in Wairarapa region on NZ called Masterton. Recently I was invited onto a local Wairarapa radio show called Everyday People on Arrow FM. Hosted by Camille Watkins. If you want to hear a little bit about my early days back there in NZ and how we got to be where we are today, keep listening. Hope you dig it. Check out the video here.  This conversation was recorded 05/03/25 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. Follow Leave a review The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today, well he’s no stranger to the show. Hamish Stuart is back.Hamo’s first appearance on the show was back in early 2020, and he was also part of the Stevie Gadd Spotlight episode panel.Ep 77. Hamish StuartEp 97. TGLP Spotlight - Steve GaddHe’s back to talk about what’s he’s been up to, including working with Jim Moginie, Rob Hirst, Jade MacRae, Don Walker and a bunch of others. Always fun hanging with Hamo. I hope you dig it.Check out Hamish's instagramThis conversation was recorded 20/04/2025--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Tim Baltes.Tim is a drummer and producer from Wisconsin in the US who now lives in France.You may know Tim from his kooky and whacky instagram page timbofromkeno, but I got to know who Tim was through his Drumless Tracks on Bandcamp. A wonderful resource for drummers.In this conversation, we talk about all of that and more. Hope you dig it.More info on Tim:Tim Baltes - LinktreeThis conversation was recorded 14/03/2025--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Andy Bickers.Andy is a saxophone player, originally from New Zealand and now living in Australia.From NZ bands Backdoor Blues Band, Smokeshop and Netherworld Dancing toys, to a long time association with Midnight Oil, a few Eagles gigs here and there, to just recently coming off the road with Cold Chisel on their 5-0 tour…Andy is a session saxophonist, jazz to the roots but a rock n roll attitude. This was an awesome hang. Hope you dig this conversation.More info on Andy:Ander Bickers on InstagramThis conversation was recorded 25/02/2025--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.FollowLeave a reviewThe Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Sydney Drummer, Dom Cabrera.You may have seen Dom play with 3PerCent, Jess Mauboy, Conrad Sewell, Sexy Sunday Jam, Milan Ring and many others.Dom is endorsed by Sonor Drums and Ufip cymbals.More info on Dom:FacebookInstagramThis conversation was recorded 31/01/2025--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is the mighty Mark Williams.A lot of you have most likely heard Mark's smash hit Show No Mercy which was pretty massive in the 90s, and he had another big hit in NZ in the 70s with Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life, but there are many other facets to Mark career.He’s a great song writer, he’s been a session singer, and back up vocalist for the likes of Jenny Morris, Ian Moss and many others.Did you know that he sang the original version of the Home and Away theme song?For the last 18 years, Mark has been the lead singer of Dragon, which he was asked to join in 2006.After 50 years in the music industry, Mark has come full circle and a half and to celebrate his mighty career, he’s putting on a show on November 28th at The Bridge Hotel Rozelle called Mark Williams. - “Now and Then”Mark’s daughter Taylor B-W is the support act doing her own set of Pop RnB and drum n bass.For more info on Mark, check out the linksFacebookInstagramWikipediaThis conversation was recorded 03/10/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today…well, this is something a bit different. The Kumpnee is a band that I have been a part of since 2011. The history of the band goes back much earlier than that. We are 5 kiwis, based in Australia that wrote and played some pretty awesome music.We came close to hitting the mark of success together but fell short. But through all that we remain close and the music we made is there, its magic to us, and it’s there, for you, forever.Listen to us dissect where we are from, what we did, how we did it and where we are now.The Kumpnee is Ronnie Lavender, Josh Gage, Gino Hawkins, Huia Ratapu and Stevie Taylor.The Kumpnee on facebookThe Kumpnee on SpotifyThis conversation was recorded 10/03/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today, well Joe Accaria is back!Joe and I first sat down together for a chat in early 2019 for what became episode 32.It was great to sit down again after 5 years and chat about what he’s been up too. The progression of the stage show Velvet, the inception of Drummer Queens. We talk about drums and drummers, electric vs acoustic and he gave me a vocal lesson.He also has a new project, with his mates, called Lakemba Sound Machine.Always good times hanging with Joe. Hope you dig it too.For more on Joe, check out joeaccaria.comAs mentioned, check out Dubbo Championship Wrestling Cast AlbumThis conversation was recorded 26/09/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast

To celebrate Harry's 75th birthday on Tuesday 23/4/24, here is his 2020 interview in replay. 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 picked up the guitar as a teenage.In '65 his band The Amazons scored a record deal with Festival Records and since then he has never stopped working as a professional musician.In '67 Harry jumped at the chance to play lead guitar for pop idol Johnny Young, and later joined Tony Gaha And The In People. A fortunate encounter with sax great Geoff Oakes started Harry's lifelong love affair with soul music. During these years Harry discovered bass-giant, James Jamerson, whose legendary bass style became Harry's true inspiration on the bass. Jamerson, the great Chuck Rainey and Jerry Jemmott became the three gentlemen of bass who inspired Harry's own unique bass style.Harry has played with a host of Australian and NZ greats. Mother Earth, Renee Geyer, Kevin Borich, Australian Crawl, Tommy and Phil Emmanuel, Barry Leef, Marcia Hines Jimmy Barnes and countless others. A workhorse of a musician, a true Australian music legend, this has kept Harry in the game for 53 years and counting. This one’s a cracker. So sit back back and open your ears to some of the life and times of Mr Harry Brus.This conversation was recorded 05/10/2020.For more information on Harry Brus:Harry Brus FacebookHarry Brus Band FacebookYouTube-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rate or review The Gig Life Podcast here.Follow The Gig Life Podcast here.Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Kerry Jacobson.Kerry is a drummer, original from Wellington NZ until he moved to Sydney to join Dragon.He played on all thos big Dragon hits such as "April Sun in Cuba", "Are You Old Enough" and "Rain" to name a few.Kerry also plays in Mondo Rock and has been the longtime tubsman for Ian Moss.He also has his own band, Filthy Animals.For more info on Kerry, see links below:InstagramFacebookThis conversation was recorded 11/04/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rate or review The Gig Life Podcast here.Follow The Gig Life Podcast here.Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is no stranger to the show. Fran Kora is back!It was great to reconnect again after a couple of years.His band, Kora, have been busy. Lots of new music and a very full summer run of shows in New Zealand.Kora are about to hit the Australian shores in early April 2024 for a run of shows.Fran's previous apperances on the show were Episode's 18 and 117. Please check them out.For more info on Kora, see links below:InstagramFacebookThis conversation was recorded 02/04/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rate or review The Gig Life Podcast here.Follow The Gig Life Podcast here.Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Carlos Adura.Carlos plays drums for Tim Finn, The Strides, Skunkhour, The Tambourine Girls, Mr Ott and many more.Whilst in town for rehearsal with Tim Finn for Bluesfest, Carlos and i met up at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney for a chat.There's alot of goodness here. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as i did.Stevie.For more info on Carlos, check out the links:InstagramFacebookYou can check out Nick Weaver's album here.This conversation was recorded 28/03/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here

My guest today is Dan Maher. He’s back!Currently part of the Australian Idol House Band and The Masked Singer amongst many other projects.Dan was previously on the podcast back June 2019. TGLP Ep 48 that was. Go back and check that out.It was awesome to hang with Dan again. Heaps has happened in the almost 5 years since we last talked.We caught up a couple of days before he had to report back for duty for the Australian Idol house band for 2024.Dan’s a marvellous guitarist and producer and a great human.For more info on Dan, check out the links:InstagramFacebookThis conversation was recorded 31/01/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here

My guest today is Serg Dimitrijevic.Serg is a guitarist from Sydney, now living and working in LA.Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Heart, Aretha Franklin...well they are just a few of the artist that Serg has worked with.Serg is currently the guitarist for the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF).Also, check out his Indie/Electro Instrumental Funk project, IntergalactixFor more info on Serg, check out the links:InstagramFacebookThis conversation was recorded 24/01/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here

My guest today is Gerry Pantazis.Gerry is a drummer from Melbourne. 40 + years in the live, recording and theatre scenes, he's played with Tommy Emmanuel, Bachelor Girl, Darryl Braithwaite and Richard Marx, to name but a few.For more info on Gerry, check out the links:InstagramFacebookThis conversation was recorded 17/01/2024--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here

My guest today is Jade MacRae. She's back!Jade first appeared on The Gig Life Podcast in April 2019, that became Episode 42.Check that out here.5 years on, she returns to talk about life and new music.For more info on Jade, check out the links:InstagramFacebookWebsite: jademacraemusic.comThis conversation was recorded 09/01/2024 at Starfish Club Clovelly.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here

My guest today is Jack Robert.Jack is a Sydney based drummer and MD who plays with Ricki-Lee, TKay Maidza, Thundamentals, Charley and Stephen Taranto, amongst others.For more info on Jack, check the links below.InstagramWebsite (jack-robert.com)YouTubeThis conversation was recorded 03/01/2024 in Alexandria.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here.

My guest today is Paul Mason.Paul is a Sydney based guitar player. He plays in Battlesnake, he has a Jeff Beck show, he a part of the Monday Jam, he played with Jess Malboy and many more.For more on Paul, check out below:InstagramYouTubeFacebookThis conversation was recorded 17/12/23.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here.

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 https://www.instagram.com/ferntullyThis conversation was recorded 20/10/23 in Erskenville, NSW.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here.

My guest today is Chris Allison. Chris plays drums for Plini, Instrumental (adj.) Seims and Birdman Or The Unexpected Virtue of a Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band. For more info on Chris, check his website here. This conversation was recorded 19/12/22.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here.

Adm Ventoura returns to TGLP!Having previously been here on the podcast for Episode 4 (solo), Episodes 45 & 46 (Bass Players Round Table and Episode 100 (Jaco Pastorius Spotlight), Adm returns to talk about the last couple of years.His band Oyobi has released a bunch of music, plenty of gigs with 3rd Eye Lazer Cat, Toru and Suite Az, and gigs and recording with Karen Lee Andrews, Declan Kelly to name a few. In late 2020, Bones Hillman, legendary bass player for iconic Australian band Midnight Oil, passed away and Adm was asked to join the band for their final tours. Please enjoy my chat with Adm Ventoura. This conversation was recorded 30/11/22.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here.

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 on TV and radio for channels 7, 9 and 10 and leading Sydney radio stations.This episode was recorded 03/11/2022.Click links below for more on Susannah Mirana.www.susannahmirana.comwww.moulinroque.com.auwww.instagram.com/susannahmirana--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here.

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's band for many years but in the early 2000s, Phil and same buddy formed the band Thirsty Merc which is still going strong. But he also his own solo music. He has a couple of albums and EPs out with his latest album released recently. Its bloody good eh. This conversation was recorded 04/10/2022. For more on Phil and his music, see links below:https://www.instagram.com/philstackmusic/https://www.facebook.com/PhilStackMusicPhil Stack on SpotifyPhil Stack on Apple Musichttps://www.thirstymerc.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here.

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 as playing with Wendy Mathews, Max Sharam, The Seekers, Andrew Farriss, Lee Kernaghan, Glenn Shorrock and many others. Glenn has also been the drummer in the Tamworth Star Maker House band, and as a founding member, for over 20 years. This conversation was recorded 20/09/2022. Check out Glenn's studio videos at the links below:https://www.instagram.com/glennwilsondrumshttps://www.youtube.com/c/GlennWilsonDrumsYou can also check out Glenn, Gordon Rytmeister, Lance Philip and Stevie Taylor on TGLP Spotlight: Simon Phillips podcast episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.For all things The Gig Life Podcast, click here.

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 Sydney act Confection, she's toured the world with Joe Bonamassa, she has toured with Cold Chisel, sung with Hoodu Gurus, Marcia Hines and many others.Juanita has new solo music coming soon. This conversation was recorded 08/09/2022. https://www.facebook.com/Confection.sweetfunkhttps://www.facebook.com/Suiteazhttps://www.instagram.com/juanitatippins---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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 like SWOOP, Confection, Professor Groove & The Booty Affair and Coastal Elite, to name a few...This conversation was recorded 06/09/2022. https://www.personalbestrecords.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshuabeagleyhttps://www.instagram.com/confection_boogie---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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" which he he wrote, recorded and producer during the Melbourne lockdowns. And i gotta say its pretty bloody awesome. He's world class, man.I have been a fan of Marcel's music for quiet awhile and we have also been talking over social media too so it was cool to hang out and chat.This is episode 131 and i hope you enjoy my conversation with Marcel Yammouni.This conversation was recorded 24/01/2022. https://marcelyammouni.net/https://www.instagram.com/captainvibe---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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 in the John Butler Trio on classic albums Sunrise Over Sea, April Uprising and Flesh & Blood; the driving force behind Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Bomba and Bustmento.He wears many hats. And he has a new album out called Food and Shelter which for me personally, helped me get through a bit of a dark cloud at end of 2021 and so it was really great to sit down and chat with him.This is episode 130, and i hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr Nicky Bomba...This conversation was recorded 20/02/2022.For more info on Nicky, check the link below.https://linktr.ee/nickybomba ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via PayPal.Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.The Gig Life Podcast:WebsiteInstagramFacebook Twitter

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. Natasha Stuart.Singer from Sydney, AustraliaSolo artist as well as backing vocalist for top Australian and worldwide artists such as Christine Anu, Paul Mac, Richard Clapton, Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena, David Campbell, Cold Chisel, Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell, George Benson, Michael Bolton and many many more.Recorded in Bondi, NSW Australia. 27/02/2019Intro/outro song: Dangerous - Natasha Stuart “Light This Fuse” Natasha Stuart (2012)https://open.spotify.com/album/2PpO5qfE7jzKKHslG5zk4K?si=_hRR-yrRSOec4dx2OQnuKA "Give Up On Love” (ballad from EP) https://open.spotify.com/track/3XHFN4X9aTx8aByZtcCxbg?si=WSvgcNB0TBayQR9cpgfOrw EP “Get 2 Know Ya” Natasha Stuart 2006https://open.spotify.com/album/0XBUzEu6QbEAhZn4cqRsly?si=XtI4C5kXRoKCdhc9q8523g "Everybody’s Free” - “Razzle Dazzle” soundtrack https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/everybodys-free-to-feel-good-feat-natasha-stuart/254347406?i=254348770 “Flashdance (What A Feeling)” - Razzle Dazzle soundtrackhttps://itunes.apple.com/au/album/flashdance-what-a-feeling-feat-natasha-stuart/254347406?i=254348022 "Purple Rain" with Boy George (youtube)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqT_WmK9960www.natashastuart.comwww.instagram.com/natashastuartwww.facebook.com/natashastuartmusic