The In-Session Podcast

In this bonus episode, we bring you some stories and lessons from Grammy Winner, Producer, Musician & Engineer Paul Santo on his best and worst experiences in the studio. In Session Shorts episodes are shorter episodes where we bring you stories from top AirGigs pros on their best and worst experiences in the studio and lessons they learned. Paul was on the podcast back on episode #5. The back...

In this bonus episode, Luke brings you some stories and lessons from producer, engineer, and composer Isha Erskine's best and worst experiences in the studio. In Session Shorts episodes are shorter episodes where we bring you stories from top AirGigs pros on their best and worst experiences in the studio and lessons they learned. Isha was on the podcast back on episode #8.  The background mus...

In today's podcast, host Luke O'Kelley talks to Nashville based guitarist, songwriter, and producer Clint Wells. Clint is a long time AirGigs member and has recorded and toured with artists like Rodney Atkins, Bob Schneider, Mindy Smith, Jessie Baylin, Laura Bell Bundy. Clint is also a songwriter with Rough Trade Publishing where he's written for artists like Jaida Dreyer, Mindy Smi...

Today we had the sincere pleasure to sit down with the ultra talented Mike Cleveland. Mike has had a pretty amazing career and story. He's widely considered the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, and if you're into bluegrass you know him well. He's been IBMA’s “Fiddler of the Year” over 12 times and in 2018 was inducted into the National Fiddler’s Hall of Fame. His recording Fiddl...

Today we had the pleasure to sit down with Erin M. Jacobson, an internationally recognized attorney who protects independent, established and legacy songwriters and artists, independent music publishers, distinguished legacy catalogs, heirs and estates, Grammy and Emmy award winners and other music professionals from her law practice based in Beverly Hills.  Erin has been named as one of the top m...

Today we sat down with prolific NYC based singer, rap artist and songwriter Merty Shango.  Merty has had such an interesting career and  approach to the music business. From literally buying a one way ticket to China with less than 1000 bucks in his pocket, to being signed to a Chinese label, then eventually being picked up by a European label... and then pivoting completely to build his career on...

Today we're speaking with one of AirGigs's all star members Brian Petry. Brian's a professional live and session drummer based in Lafayette Louisiana. At the time of our original conversation Brian was closing in on 600 five star reviews, and as of today he's already surpassed that.  Before coming to AirGigs, Brian spent years touring and working the Gulf Coast club scene with...

In this episode, David Blacker talks with guitarist, songwriter, educator, journalist and author Adam Levy .    Adam is a guitarist in high demand. His playing has been featured on recordings by major-label artists such as Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, and Amos Lee. He has also played on records by acclaimed indie artists such as Ani DiFranco and Anayis Mitchell. He's performed live onstage wit...

In this episode, Luke O'Kelley talks with producer, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Katie Marie . Katie Marie is a U.K. native and a resident of Austin, TX. She has been in the industry for 25 years, and has toured across the U.S. and Europe and separated herself as a session musician, producer, and songwriter. She's had her songs placed on BBC, ITV, Nickelodeon, CBS and Evi...

In this episode, Luke O'Kelley sits down with multiplatinum and Grammy winning producer, engineer, and composer Isha Erskine to discuss his career in the music business. Throughout his career as an engineer and producer, Isha has worked with artists like Maroon 5, Macy Gray, Fall Out Boy, Common, Kanye West, Ziggy Marley, Black Eyed Peas, Jeff, Beck, and many more. Isha also composes music fo...

In this episode we had the pleasure to sit down with prolific producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, Ken Stringfellow. With over 30 years of experience, on over 250 albums and some 9 million record sold, Ken has had a pretty incredible career. He got his start as co-founder of the popular indie band the Posies. He has worked in studio and on stage with R.E.M., N...

Today we had the real pleasure to sit down with Grammy® award-winner, producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist and music coach Paul Santo. Paul has worked closely with major artists from Aerosmith to Ringo Starr to Eric Carmen to  Ozzy Osbourne, Kid Rock and many more.   One of things that makes Paul so interesting is his diverse range of skills and musical experience. From his early days with Ae...

Today we sat down with Joel Kibble, award-winning musician, author and inspirational speaker. As a musician, Joel's been a long time member of the Grammy Winning, Multi-Platinum vocal group Take 6. During his time with the group Joel has written and co-produced several of Take 6's most requested songs.   Joel's focus goes much bigger than just music. He's a man on a mission to...

Welcome to another episode of the in Session Podcast brought to you by AirGigs. I'm David Blacker and today we had the real pleasure to sit down with the incomparable Songwriter, Producer and performer John Lee Sanders. John Lee has worked with some of the biggest legends of the last 50 years, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Starship, Bill Withers, Chuck Berry, Randy Newma...

It was a great pleasure to sit down with record producer, composer & audio engineer George Shilling. George has a diverse range of experience, from his first big success in the early 90's with Yazz and The Plastic Population through his work with artists such as  Gabrielle, New Radicals, The Corrs, Blur, Texas, Teenage Fanclub, Primal Scream, Nicole Appleton, Johnny Hallyday, Oasis, Mike...

We are really excited to share with you our latest podcast interview with Ike Willis vocalist & guitarist For The Frank Zappa Band. Ike was a regular member of Frank Zappa's studio and touring bands from 1978 until the last tour in 1988. He was the longest steady member of the band, and is most recognized for his involvement on Zappa records such as playing Joe in Joe's Garage, provi...

We are really excited to share with you our recent conversation with Ronnie Eades, one of the co-founders of the Muscle Shoals horn section. Ronnie has an had an incredible career working with some of the biggest names in the business. He shared freely with us on a number of different topics from his early years, to his time at muscle shoals, to working with Rick Hall, to key lessons and experienc...