The Riff Raff with Shane Theriot

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The Riff Raff started as an idea I had a few years ago just to sit and chat with my friends whom I consider to be inspirational to me in some way- whether it be as a musician, artist or whatever the case may be. Over the years, as a working musician, I’ve been lucky to work with many amazing people and musicians and would like to share some of their stories with you. I’m a professional musician. I like stories. I mean... I REALLY like stories. Oh, and I love jokes too. Luckily, I work with some of the best in the business, and they happen to have great stories (and usually great jokes as well)...

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The Riff Raff with Shane Theriot

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Episode 4- with Mike Stern (solo artist, Miles Davis, Blood Sweat and Tears, Jaco Pastorius, etc...) 05.05.2016 53:21

My guest today is Mike Stern. Mike is one of my favorite guitarists and has been since I first got interested in jazz as a teenager. Mike cut his teeth playing in blues and rock bands like Blood Sweat and Tears before joining the Miles Davis Band in the early 80’s. His career with Miles, Steps Ahead, and also with The Brecker Brothers and Jaco Pastorious is widely documented. His solo career has...

Episode 3 with George Porter Jr. (The Meters) 05.04.2016 44:23

My guest today is Mr. George Porter Jr. George is best known for being the bassist for the “architects of funk” - The Meters , the funkiest band to ever come out of New Orleans and, for that matter, anywhere. His basslines get under your skin and won’t let go. Along with Zigaboo Modeliste on drums, Art Neville on keys and Leo Nocentelli on guitar, The Meters invented a type of funk that has been w...

Episode 2 with John Scofield (solo artist, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, George Duke, Billy Cobham, Herbie Hancock etc...) 31.03.2016 1:02:04

John Scofield or “Sco” as he is also known really needs no introduction. He’s one of the most recognizable voices in modern jazz guitar, and he’s played with everyone from Chet Baker, George Duke, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock and the list goes on and on…..His solo records (of which there are many) showcase his diversity and willingness to take chances with different groups all while continuing t...

Episode 1 with John Oates ( legendary singer/songwriter -Daryl Hall and John Oates) 13.03.2016 44:13

Hey everyone, welcome to my new podcast- The Riff-Raff with Shane Theriot. The Riff -Raff started as an idea I had a few years ago just to sit and chat with my friends whom I consider to be inspirational to me in some way- whether it be as a musician, artist or whatever the case may be…. over the years as a working musician I’ve been lucky to work with many amazing people and musicians and would...