The Keyboard Chronicles

Samuel B. Lupowitz is a founding member and keys player with Ithaca NY based ‘prog-soul’ band Noon Fifteen . We talk about his love of vintage keyboards, doing a podcast about an album, lessons learnt and of course a great train-wreck story involving nothing other than an X-stand! Links to content mentioned during the show : Samuel B. Lupowitz and The Ego Band Thru Spectrums   The &#82...

This episode we sit down with Lachy Doley to talk in-depth about playing the organ and clav, working as both a front man and sideman (with Glenn Hughes, Jimmy Barnes, Powderfinger and Billy Thorpe to name just four), finding your own creative niche and lots of great insights on the gigging life. Links to content mentioned during the show : Lachy playing with Jimmy Barnes – Auckland Working C...

We delve into the pop genre, speaking with Bonnie McIntosh on everything from making the transition to pop from classical music, to go-to gear and the lessons learnt when playing keyboards as part of a massive theatrical show. Links to content mentioned during the show : MI College of Contemporary Music Bonnie performing with Melanie Martinez Roland AX-Edge Desert Island Discs: The Battle of Los A...

Kevin Hearn is an integral part of Barenaked Ladies, but as you’ll hear in this interview, his other projects are just as amazing and Kevin provides some great insights on every one of them. If you’re a Lou Reed fan, or a Lawn Darts fan, you may enjoy this episode quite a bit. Please note this episode was recorded prior to the deaths of D ave Greenfield and Florian Schneider, hence the...

We catch up with Darren Heinrich , an Australia-based jazz organist whose passion for the instrument has led him to complete a PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. Darren chats with us on everything from his education in jazz to his gigging approach and a lot more. Links to content mentioned during the show : Paul McNamara Toby Hall Jimmy Smith – Crazy! Baby Jimmy Smith – The Champ Darren...

This episode we spend time with Stefano Intelisano , whose history and discography is so much vaster than the two acts cited in this episode title. We talk everything from working with different band leaders to Bach and the debate on sitting versus standing when playing. Links to content mentioned during the show : Fabrizio Poggi and Chicken Mambo The Bodeans Live – Fadeaway Bird’s Eye...

Episode 11 features Mark Baron , musical director (and keyboard player) for Gloria Gaynor and also with The Duprees . Mark’s passion for what he does shines through in this interview and he provides some great insights into working across different genres and eras of music as both a keyboard player and musical director. Links to content mentioned during the show : Gloria Gaynor with the Metr...

Episode 10 sees us spending some time with Andy Burton , the go-to keys player for Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul and Cyndi Lauper to name just two. Andy provides some comprehensive insights into gigging, working within band dynamics and the disciplines required to be a successful player and band member. Links to content mentioned during the show : Ian Hunter Rufus Wainwright John Mayer C...

Episode 9 showcases the work of Ellen Reid, from Crash Test Dummies. Ellen covers the gamut, from touring tips and the stress of performing, through to the mystery keyboard that’s in her closet. Links to content mentioned during the sho w: God Shuffled His Feet (the song, not the album) Ellen Reid – Cinderellen The Optigan Desert Island Discs: Body and Soul – Joe Jackson , The Ro...

Episode 8 features Sandy Soon, keyboard player with Unlocking The Doors . Sandy explores the challenges of recreating the brilliance of Ray Manzarek and her approach to playing more broadly. Links to content mentioned during the sho w: Unlocking The Doors Live (Riders on the Storm) Ray Manzarek explains the making of Riders on the Storm Clayton Doley and Lachy Doley Countdown Australia Zoltan Buda...

Episode 7 sees us talk to Lisa Bella Donna , keyboard player, composer and synthesist. Lisa covers some huge ground, from the ARP 2600 to her current focus with live performance. Links to content mentioned during the show : Snowy Dreamscapes The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation Antonus 2600 Heath Kits – they still exist! Inspirations: Walter Kraft , Wendy Carlos The ARP 2500 Korg PS-3100 A GRP Sy...

Episode 6 sees us talk to one of the greatest Australian songwriters in rock history, Andrew Farriss . Both in his current guide as a country artist or as half of the incredible songwriting partnership with Michael Hutchence that led to INXS having worldwide success , Andrew talks gigging, songwriting and of course keyboards! Links to content mentioned during the sho w: Tania Kernaghan Lawrie Mins...

Episode 5 involves an interview with Paul Bindig, keyboard player with Echoes of Pink Floyd . We talk everything from the geographical challenges of touring to replicating the work of Pink Floyd.   Links to content mentioned during the show: Here, have a finger bun recipe Midnight Oil 1984 movie Desert island discs: Animals (Pink Floyd), Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd), Back in Black (AC/D...

Episode 4 sees us move north to Canada, where we speak with Eric Doucet, who is keyboard player with Carter and the Capitals , amongst a range of other projects. We talk on everything from defining jazz-metal to balancing multiple gigs and some interesting desert island discs.   Links to content mentioned during the show: Studiologic Sledge Jim Alfredson Keyboard Rig – Echoes of Pink Fl...

In Episode 3 we speak with Ben Lewis, a Chicago-based keyboard player covering everything from jazz to country. Aside from his burgeoning solo career , he’s also a key part of Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band , and we cover both aspects and more in our catch-up with Ben. Links to content mentioned during the show: Brad Mehldau – Jazz Pianist Don’t forget to click on any of the su...

In Episode 2 we go to the USA and chat to Dave Bryce who’s a well respected keyboard player (currently with Rabbit Valet ), voiceover artist and owner of musicplayer.com . We cover everything from Dave’s history as a player, to this desert island discs. Don’t forget to click on any of the subscribe links to automatically have each episode download, or just click play on the playe...

In our first episode we go to the United Kingdom and chat to Chris Gallagher from Man @ The Echo . As you’ll hear, this is a guy who loves what he does and has put in the hours to make sure he does it well ( check out Chris and the band playing a great live set here ).   We cover everything from learning Green Onions through to which of the (non-related) Gallagher brothers bothers us th...

We’re pleased to get the show on the road with a short introductory episode of the podcast. Episode 1 coming very soon! The post An Introduction appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles .