The Gig Life Podcast

Sam McNally. Piano/keyboard player, songwriter and composer from Melbourne. Stylus, John Farnham, Air Supply, Tim Finn, Tommy Emmanuel, Marcia Hines and Richard Clapton are to name a few of his previous gigs. Long time member of Doug Williams & the Mix. Episode Music. Intro: Serendipity Samba by Sam McNally. From the Album "Jubilation" Recorded in Homebush, NSW Australia. 08/01/2019     https://op...

Mark Costa. Bass player, arranger, composer and music teacher from Sydney. Mark has performed and toured with numerous Australian and international artists, this list includes The Temptations, Tom Jones, Leo Sayer, Go West, Chris Isaak, Debbie Reynolds, Thelma Houston, Maxine Nightingale, Marcia Hines, Margaret Urlich, Shannon Noll, Guy Sebastian, Wa Wa Nee, James Morrison, Emma Pask, and John For...

Marc Malouf. Artist, Session Guitarist, Vocalist and award winning Music Producer and Songwriter from Sydney, Australia.  Currently with JOY, and Lucy Neville.  Recorded in Five Dock, NSW Australia 28/11/18.   https://www.mrmarcmalouf.com https://www.instagram.com/mrmarcmalouf https://open.spotify.com/artist/47Y4E7oP5Swy55wbY9fgUd?si=lv1Ut39ISb6smWfRd2oQfg https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bq4n0hc3...

Sam Trevethick (aka Sambora) New Zealand producer, DJ, director, guitarist, keyboard player and one of the founding members of Shapeshifter, and Peacekeepers. Recorded on 11/12/2018  Episode Music: Oculus - Shapeshifter.   https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12150900 https://youtu.be/quLtgiW6TJw https://www.shapeshifter.co.nz https://www.instagram.com/samboralot/?hl=en h...

Victor Rounds. Fijian born Bass Player from Sydney.  James Morrison, Jenny Morris, Marcia Hines, Renee Geyer, Paul Gray, Rick Astley, The Monkees, Tommy Emanuel and many more.  One of the coolest cats in town… Recorded in Bexley, NSW Australia 27/11/2018 https://www.victorrounds.com https://www.facebook.com/victor.rounds.9 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=victor+rounds https://youtu.be...

Jess Ciampa began his musical life as a trumpet player but changed to percussion halfway through a Bachelor of Music Education degree at the NSW Conservatorium. He is a multi instrumentalist at home in a variety of styles of music, ranging from mainstream orchestral through to jazz, latin and commercial. He has performed with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, the...

Yanya Boston: “Since the turn of the millennium I have spent a lot of time on the road all around the globe as both drummer and more recently drummer/musical director. As a strong supporter of upcoming original music, I'm happiest holding down the backbeat behind some of Australias finest upcoming talent, Thandi Phoenix, JOY, Thelma Plum, Karen Lee Andrews, but I also have had the pleasure of play...

Diana Rouvas, most recently known for her appearance on the first Season of the Voice Australia… Has always embraced music as a way of life. Starting vocal training at the age of 4, and writing original material at the age of 8. At the age of 17, Diana joined the multi ARIA award-winning Tina Arena on backing vocals on a tour of France, where she performed to capacity crowds at the legendary Olymp...

Jonnie Adams. Long time drummer for Doug Williams & The Mix, and former staff member of the old Billy Hydes Drumcraft.  Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 20/11/2018 https://www.facebook.com/dougwilliamsandthemix/ https://youtu.be/Wzshfr0j3BU https://youtu.be/JKZ9HSl6I2Y https://youtu.be/drRI9_opULQ  

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. Recorded in Auckland, NZ & Sydney, Australia 15/11/2018   https://www.facebook.com/KoraOfficial/ https://www.facebook.com/ModernMaoriQuartet/ https://www.instagram.com/franciskora/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/mo...

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, Kevin Borich, Marks Williams and Erana Clarke to name just a few.  Recorded in Forrestville, NSW Australia 12/11/2018 https://www.facebook.com/craig.calhoun.9480 http://craigcalhounmusic.com/ https://www.youtub...

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, Soul Decision, Pete Murray, Guy Sebastian, Poppy Galactic and the Beat and many, many more.  Recorded in Cronulla, NSW Australia 11/11/2018   Poppy Galactic and the Beat:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3F...

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-Vine and in Korea through Leaplay Records (Angus & Julia Stone, Brian McKnight) the 10 track long player showcases a rich blend of soulful sounds that is both lyrically refreshing and musically appealing. ...

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, Dave received an invitation to join the renowned Mike Nock Quartet and, at twenty, came second in the prestigious National Jazz Awards. Today, he is, undoubtedly, one of Australia’s most important jazz drum...

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 has that rare gift to communicate the unspeakable. Cameron Adams, from the Herald Sun, says, “Ms Andrews has one of those authentic sounds you hear, even through the gloss of TV, you can tell she has lived a...

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 Yates and Trinity Roots (in particular, with the iconic Little Things), but his long-standing bond with sterling soul sista, Hollie Smith, has produced both top selling albums and unforgettable performances....

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 create the Twin Pedal and Sleishman Free-Floating System to the Pro Series we see today Dave is always thinking of new ideas and new ways to keep Sleishman Drum Co. one step ahead of the game! Dave also pl...

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 Kentville story Won't you tell us the tale? Well, I started Kentville Drums with the simple aim of providing the Sydney community with a dedicated drum repair service, and in true Australian form, necessity really moth...

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 music and wrapped in a blanket of classic soul, blues, jazz, country and gospel music, she started performing at a young age and found that she had an intense passion for the stage.   Already established as a...

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 Band and now has a new modular group, The John Hardaker Direction which he formed out of the need to adapt to the ever changing Sydney live music scene.  Recorded in Croydon, NSW Australia 17/10/18 https://www.facebo...

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 sound production since 1990 nationally and globally. With a passion to stay true to his art and collaborators whilst always challenging and pushing the envelope further it is hard to keep up with what Micha...

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 wear his pocket and groove is at. Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 09/10/18   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvBnw1RGi5eweO6tkWdPZQ http://www.gangofbrothers.net/About.html https://www.facebook.com/gan...

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 led him to The Gang of Brothers Band in Sydney and on to acts such as Delta Goodrem, Jess Maulboy and many others. With Buddy, it’s all about family and music.      Recorded in Kingsgrove, NSW Australia...

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 and New Zealand. Over the last 25 years, he has played, recorded and toured with an array of artists and musicians in concerts, clubs, and for radio and television. These artists include Al Green, Kelly Row...

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 artists including Rick Astley, Delta Goodrem, Brian McFadden, Richard Clapton, Daryl Braithwaite, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, Percy Sledge, Brian Mannix, Eurogliders, Jack Jones, Chantoozies, Shannon Noll, Deni Hin...