The Musicians Mentor

On today's episode of the show I talk with the highly talented - Valerie Franco, (AKA Didi Crocket of Spinal Tap). Valerie is an American based drummer/musician - who in addition to appearing/performing/recording/touring with artists like Bonnie McKee, Haley Kiyoko and Gracie Potter (among others) is now also the latest drummer for the loudest band in the world - 'Spinal Tap'. Valerie&...

Today on the show I talk with - Jack Daley. Jack is an American based bassist/producer/songwriter - who in addition to being a member of the Lenny Kravitz band for roughly 15 years, is now a member of the Alternative Rock band 'Spin Doctors' - and has worked with an array of artists (over the years), including - Beyonce, Joss Stone, The Lighthouse Family, Natalie Imbruglia, M People, Rob T...

In episode 83 of the show, I speak with the extremely insightful - Dave Elitch. Dave Elitch is an American drummer/educator who (over the years has) worked with an array of artists/bands during the course of his career. Some of these names include The Mars Volta, Weezer, Miley Cyrus, The 1975, Justin Timberlake and many, many more. In addition to his role as a musician, Dave has also made quite th...

On today's episode of the show I talk with Louisiana Rock Legend, Derrick LeFevre. Derrick is an American born musician who has had quite an amazing career as a lead vocalist - he is currently the frontman/singer for the monstrous 'Rock Show Nola', local favorites 'Contraflow' and several others. He was also in the hard rock band 'Lillian Axe' from 2004 to 2010 and cont...

In episode 81 of the show I chat/interview drumming icon, Jason Sutter. Jason is an American born drummer/musician who has performed/recorded/toured with an array of diverse artists/bands during the course of his career. Some of these include Chris Cornell, Foreigner, New York Dolls, Smash Mouth, Cher, Marilyn Manson, American Hi-Fi, Butch Walker and many, many more. Currently Jason is on the road...

In this weeks episode of the podcast I talk with Carson Station singer/songwriter - Mark Carson and lead guitarist - Timmy Baudier. Mark Carson is an accomplished songwriter who has had over 40 of his songs recorded/cut by various other artists over the years - including Chapel Hart and John Papa Gros. Timmy Baudier is his right hand man in the band and has worked in a variety of bands as a sidema...

In this weeks episode of the show, I talk to one of my absolute all time favorite drummers - Nate Morton. An American born musician, Nate currently holds the drum throne for 'NBC's The Voice', but has also worked/performed with an array of diverse artists during the course of his career, some of these include - Vanessa Carlton, Paul Stanley, Madonna, Chaka Chan and many many more. Nate...

This week on the show I talk with Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame inductee, singer/guitarist/songwriter and Zebra frontman - Randy Jackson An absolutely legendary figure on the American Rock scene, Randy and his band 'Zebra' shot to mainstream success in the early 1980's with hit songs like, 'Who's Behind The Door' and 'Tell Me What You Want' - and are still going stro...

On today's episode of the show I talk with the highly talented, guitarist/singer/songwriter - Gary Larsen. Many of you may know of Gary from his time as frontman with Louisiana based indie/pop band Royal Teeth, who had mega hits with songs like 'Wild, 'Heartbeats' and 'We Can Glow'. The band were also signed to numerous labels during their existence, including Dangerbird an...

On this week on the podcast, I talk with Grammy award winning, UK based drummer/musician/tutor - Robert Brian. Rob has had an amazing career, who during his time as a professional musician has done sessions, tours and/or work with artists like Siouxsie Sioux, Goldfrapp, Loreena McKennitt, Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds, Miles Kane and many more. As it has been for me in the past, talking with Rob aga...

This week on the podcast, I talk to session guitarist/producer/songwriter - Brian Quinn Brian is a career musician who has travelled the world performing in front of thousands of people at some of the worlds most high profile events and venue and, up until recently (and for almost a decade) was lead guitarist for multi-platinum Alt/Rock band Candlebox as both a touring and recording member, perfor...

In todays episode of the podcast, I talk to Nashville based (but English born), Country-Pop singer/songwriter and actress - Twinnie Lee Moore. Known professionally as - 'Twinnie'. Originally from York, England - Twinnie started down the show business path at a young age and has always been involved in entertainment in some shape or form. As an actress she has won a BCMA best newcomer award...

This week on the podcast I talk with percussionist, composer, improv artist, multi media specialist, educator and cultural diplomat - Tom Teasley. Tom is an American born musician who has lead a truly unique life as a career musician - working as both a drummer/percussionist and a composer. He started his music journey on a simple block of wood and has even represented the USA as a cultural diplom...

In todays episode of the podcast I talk with hit songwriter - Clay Mills. Clay is an Nashville based songwriter originally from Mississippi who has had his songs recorded by artists like Lady A, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio and Darius Rucker. In fact he even had number one hits for both of the last mentioned artists. During the course of Clay's career he has had over 200 songs r...

Today on the show, I talk with Swedish born digital music/tech visionary - Nick Holmsten. Nick is a musician turned businessman who is the former 'Global Head of Music' at Spotify as well as the author of a great book entitled 'Fan Powered Futures'. He recently launched 'Belong' - a platform that aims to reward music super fans in a ever changing music world ,and is constan...

In this special bonus episode of the podcast I'm proud to share part one of a conversation that my friend David Trahan from the 'New Orleans Musicians Dot Com' Podcast had with Mandeville, Louisiana born singer/songwriter - Karen Waldrup. Karen was a top 5 finalist on Season 25 of NBC's 'The Voice', has been featured in forms of media like 'Rolling Stone Magazine, Netfl...

In this weeks episode of the podcast I talk with Lafayette, Louisiana based saxophonist/manager/entrepreneur - Dave Mouton. Dave currently owns and manages the musical group Souled Out, which in addition to their own shows also acts like somewhat of a revolving door for a vast amount of local musicians, he also performs with his contemporary Jazz group, 'The Dave Mouton EXPerience' and even works...

In today's episode of the podcast I talk with New Jersey based drummer/musician - Jon Loree. Jon currently plays for Alt/Rock bands Tantric, Smile Empty Soul and Billy Wilkins (from Dragonforce), runs a successful drum teaching studio and even makes hilarious social media content for the wonderful RTOM corporation, which can be seen via his instagram profile - @Jonsdrumstudio. We talk about to...

I'm beyond excited to announce than my guest on today's episode of the podcast, is former 'The Smashing Pumpkins' guitarist - Jeff Schroeder. Jeff is a California based musician, who in addition to being a composer, producer and songwriter had been recording and touring alongside Billy Corgan for the last 16 years, until his recent departure (which we do talk about). He has also be...

In today's episode I talk with the extra talented multi instrumentalist/producer/composer/song-writer - Mr Dave Tweedie. No stranger to the music business, Dave is a California based musician who has written music for a number of high profile television shows - including, 'So You Think You Can Dance', Nashville, Paris Hilton's My New BFF", Nash Bridges and many, many more. Add...

In episode 65 of the podcast I speak with the incredibly talented Chilean-American multi intrumentalist and producer - Alain Johannes. Easily one of my favorite musicians, Alain and has had an amazing music career working with artists like Queens Of The Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey, Arctic Monkeys, No Doubt and late greats Chris Cornell and Mark Lanegan. He also had an amazing debut...

In this weeks episode I talk with American drummer/producer/singer and career coach - Matt Starr. A true pro (in every sense of the word), Matt is an extremely motivational musicians who has performed/played or toured as a drummer with some of the biggest names in Rock music - including Ace Frehley, (KISS), Mr Big, Michael Des Barres and Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot). Additionally, Matt is a gifted si...

In today's episode of the podcast I talk with the very talented (and highly accomplished), multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter -St. Paul Petterson. Among the huge list of St. Paul's credits you will see some massive 'superstar' type names like - Morris Day, Darryl Hall, George Benson, The Corrs and Peter Frampton, but the thing that needs to be brought to your attention (at lea...

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of the podcast. In todays episode I talk with Victoria Theodore - an American pianist/music director/singer/songwriter and producer, best known for her work as keyboardist for multi platinum selling artist - Beyoncé, and keyboardist and background singer for music icon -Stevie Wonder. Victoria was also the keyboardist and singer on the 20...

It's Christmas time and what better way to celebrate the end of the year than by finishing the years podcast content by talking to the one and only - Steve Newman. In addition to his many solo releases - Steve is a South African born composer/guitarist/musician who rose to fame with his trio, 'Tananas' in the late 80's until the early 90's until the tragic untimely death of their bassist, Gito Bal...