The StageLeft Podcast

Recorded 31/12/15 - In an exclusive insight into the making of David Bowie album Blackstar (out 8th January), Grammy winning producer Tony Visconti joins The StageLeft Podcast. As well as revealing details of unheard songs on Blackstar, Tony gives an insight into recording techniques he used on Heroes & Ashes to Ashes, what it’s like to record David Bowie’s vocals, his relationship with Marc B...

On this week’s episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Chas Hodges of legendary London duo ‘Chas & Dave’ talks in depth about his career. Chas tells StageLeft about the writing process behind ‘Ain’t No Pleasing You’ and ‘Wish I Could Write A Love Song’, his working relationship with Dave, how a difficult childhood played a part in the songs he went on to write, what it was like collaborating with th...

In a revealing new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, the iconic & award winning Jennifer Batten discusses a decade as Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist for the BAD, Dangerous & HIStory tours. Jennifer reveals what it was like working so closely with Michael at the height of his fame, filming ‘Come Together’ for Moonwalker, how she approached playing Eddie Van Halen’s famous solo on Beat It,...

In this week’s episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Monty Oxymoron discusses his career as keyboardist in legendary British punk/goth/rock band, The Damned. Monty tells The StageLeft Podcast how he adapted skills acquired from working as a Psychiatric Nurse to working in the music industry, how he approached writing songs for Captain Sensible and Dave Vanian’s approval, and what it was like to perfor...

In an episode full to the brim of legendary stories, Fun Lovin’ Criminals drummer Frank Benbini tells The StageLeft Podcast about writing, touring and recording for over a decade with the coolest band on the planet. Frank also details the challenges of being in a band with his brother, how a Seafood Restaurant in New York provided inspiration for one of the greatest love songs ever written, and ho...

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In a World Music Special of The StageLeft Podcast, virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist Stuart Masters discusses his career as both solo artist and member of The Fingerstyle Collective. Stuart also discusses what he has learnt from tapping into Eastern influences and how this compares and contrasts to Western music. A fascinating and eyeopening discussion is also coloured with many examples and Stuart a...

Chris from The StageLeft Podcast was a guest on Phoenix FM’s ‘Feelgood Saturday Show’ last week. The appearance covers how the project came about, what his favourite revelations have been to date and who is booked to appear in future episodes. For more episodes of The StageLeft Podcast featuring musicians who’ve worked with The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Bob Dyl...

Mike Farrell meets The StageLeft Podcast to discuss his incredible career writing songs for Morrissey and playing on The Smith’s classics such as ‘There is a Light That Never Goes Out’ and ‘How Soon Is Now’ on the ‘You Are The Quarry’ and ‘Ringleader of the Tormentors’ tours. Mike also tells us what he learnt from observing David Bowie night after night as Musical Director for Macy Gray. Mike also...

Former live drummer of The Prodigy Kieron Pepper discusses his incredible career. Kieron passes advice to young musicians drawn from his experience from having spent a decade playing to huge audiences worldwide as live member of one of the most groundbreaking UK acts in modern times. Kieron also reveals the often unseen challenges of touring and tells us about his many other impressive current pro...

In Episode 7, Billy Burnette discusses his 8 years as main male vocalist in Fleetwood Mac, singing harmonies with Stevie Nicks, being guitarist on tour for Bob Dylan & John Fogerty and writing songs for Ray Charles & Roy Orbison. Billy also reveals how his father’s music influenced Elvis and The Beatles and talks us through his own incredible solo career as a rockabilly legend that began a...

In this weeks episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Shane Keister gives us a fascinating insight into the working practices of Elvis Presley from his time recording at Graceland and on the road as pianist for ‘The King’s’ 1976 US tour. Shane also tells us about recording with Paul McCartney and discusses his career a session musician for Stax & Atlantic Records. Shane also shares with The StageLef...

In this weeks episode of TheStageLeft Podcast, the eldest Gallagher brother entertains with tales from touring the globe as a DJ, how dance floor audiences differ around the world & what it was like DJing to disgruntled Oasis fans the night the band split. Paul also gives The StageLeft Podcast his views on the possibility of Liam working with Richard Ashcroft, the family’s Irish heritage and t...

In a poignant interview, drummer and vocalist Kenny Ball Junior discusses his late father’s incredible legacy which saw him become honorary citizen of New Orleans, sell a million copies of Midnight in Moscow and play with the likes of Louis Armstrong and The Beatles. Kenny Junior tells us fascinating and amusing stories from his own achievements and how a note left by his father encouraging him to...

In the immediate aftermath of World Record Store Day, Chris speaks to Johnny Hartford of Sister Ray Records.   

Double Grammy winning guitarist Laurence Juber joins us from his home in California, where he chats to Chris about the working practices of the three ‘Beatles’ he has collaborated with, modern recording techniques and what it was like being in a band with Paul McCartney at the time of John Lennon’s passing. #bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guita...

Chris interviews Mike Rowe in Paris, March 2015.  Mike discusses his life in music, collaborating as keyboardist for Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Dave Gilmour, Amorphous Androgynous and Oasis.  Chris speaks to Mike as the album he is touring sits at Number 1 in the UK Album Chart, his ambition to play with Johnny Greenwood and gives advice for young musicians entering the industry. #bass #music #mus...