The Gig Life Podcast

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 cal...

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, Australia Solo 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 S...

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 Podcast and a new album coming out soon. This is TGLP Ep 129 and i hope you enjoy my conversation with A2 - The Brown Wunda. This conversation was recorded 19/01/2022. For more info on A2, check out linktr.ee/thebr...

Thank you for tuning into The Gig Life Podcast in 2021.  But what about 2022...

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 Ceberano, she has her own trio which includes my past guest Darryn Farrugia and she's also all over the theatre show vibe currently depping on Moulin Rogue. She is certainly one to keep and ear and eye out for. This conversatio...

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 enviable international reputation for her #vocalbadassery! https://www.ninaferro.com https://www.facebook.com/ninaferromusic https://www.instagram.com/officialninaferro For tickets to A Very Big Band Christ...

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 player and composer.  Jaco was a member of  Weather Report from 1976 to 1981.   He worked with Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell, Paul Bley and Herbie Hancock amo...

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 super group, The Party Boys which, lets say, had a floating membership of musicians with the likes of Kevin Borich, Joe Walsh, Mark Hunter, James Reyne, Swanny, Richard Harvey just to name a few. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr Paul Christie. ------...

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 influenced us, inspired us, impacted us as musicians ourselves. We talk about their careers, their music, their legacy. This is not a new concept, nor are we changing the game here. We are just hanging out, bouncing stori...

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 Smith is one of New Zealand's most predominant & iconic musicians. After working with numerous bands including Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Detroit dance legend Recloose, she was approached by NZ songwriting royalty Don...

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 mesmerising and viral live performances on youtube and facebook have been viewed over 20 million times in the last little while. He's played and recorded with the best. Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Barnes, to name just a f...

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 accomplished vocal talents. He is the artist that everyone wants to work with. https://patpowell.co/bio https://www.facebook.com/pat.powell.587 This conversation was recorded 6th October 2021. --------------------...

My guest today is Peter Luscombe. Peter is drummer, musician, producer and musical director from Melbourne, Australia. From Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows , Vika and Linda Bull , Stephen Cummings amongst many others, to the house drummer and MD for long running SBS music quiz show RocKwiz , and of course, Peter is the long time drummer and band member of The Paul Kelly Band. With Peter, is al...

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 one half of Misfits of Science , a hip hop rap duo that that had big success in NZ in the the early 2000s with their hit song Fools Love. Check out "Fools Love" video . Once Stevie moved to Melbourne, he joined up with Kimbra , hit the heights and tou...

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 info on Lozz: Website Instagram Spotify ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to securely donate or tip The Gig Life Podcast via Pa...

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 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 4 stories. First up, Victor...

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 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 stories told by Jackie Bar...

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 are just a handful of artist that have been lucky enough to have Paul involved in their music. Paul joined Leo Sayer's band in 2005 and is still there today as guitarist and musical director. Paul teaches music and music...

My Guest today is Shauna Jensen. Shauna is a vocalist with an outstanding pedigree. She has an illustrious career and has worked in, not only Australia’s live music scene but also the recording industry as well. Shauna started her career singing in 1970 with a band ‘Purple Vision’ who’s biggest highlight for Shauna was supporting Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs. In the early 70’s Shauna tried her hand...

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 bands, duo’s , jazz ensembles, and studio work, Dave has formed many longstanding musical relationships that kept him working all this time. Carols in the Domain, Australian Idol, Voice Kids Australia, NSW Schools Spect...

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 Drummond is a world-class musician at the top of his game. His relentless pursuit of technical mastery and his deep-rooted musicality have made him one of Australia's top session drummers and soundtrack composers” Pete is als...

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 Eso, 28 Days, Behind Crimson Eyes, Esoterik, and most recently San Diego punk rock legends Unwritten Law. Dan is the owner and operator of one of Melbourne's premium drum schools, DK Drums Academy. He works for Mons...

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 artists locally and internationally including 48May, Miami Horror, Tonight Alive, Ecca Vandal, and Kimbra. During his time with Kimbra, Stan played on her acclaimed debut album ‘Vows’. His Motown grooves can be heard on...

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 multi-instrumentalist also plays piano, all the brass, saxophones, and double bass. He's toured the world many times over, a true international jazz artist who's also played with some of the greatest jazz musicians to ever live, he's one countless awards,...

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 Dancing", "When I Need You", "More Than I Can Say", "Thunder in My Heart", and the list goes on. You just gotta google him and you will find everything you need to know about his very impressive career. We are goi...