My love of music has led me to document music and the musicians. I am fascinated by the creative process behind the songs and performances. These are my conversations with those who live in music. If you have any questions or comments, please email at talkinblues@mac.com. Thanks for listening! Mako
Episodes
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
A conversation with Canadian stage director and artistic director of Against the Grain Theatre, artistic director of Edmonton Opera and Program Director for Opera at the Banff Centre, Joel Ivany - www.atgtheatre.com
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
A conversation with Australian-born Canadian bassist, composer and producer - Terry Wilkins (Sinner's Choir, Raoul & The Big Time, David Wilcox & The Teddy Bears and Rough Trade).
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
A conversation with Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, founder of the Rosebud Agency, booking agent, manager and Grammy winning record producer - Mike Kappus -http://www.rosebudus.com.
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
A conversation with American guitarist, composer, and producer - Shane Theriot - https://www.shanetheriot.com.
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
A conversation with music composer, Juno-nominated sound engineer, and co-founder of Ladom Ensemble, Pouya Hamidi - https://pouyahamidi.com.
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
A conversation with Norwegian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - J.T. Lauritsen - https://www.jtlauritsen.com.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
A conversation with singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Carlos del Junco - https://www.carlosdeljunco.com/
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
A conversation with singer/songwriter, lead guitarist and bandleader for the late Gregg Allman and newest member of the legendary Rock and Roll band, Little Feat - Scott Sharrard - https://www.scottsharrard.com
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
A conversation with Blues photographer (writer, promoter and a doctor who specializes in Nephrology) - Dr. Laura Carbone - http://www.drlauraphotography.com.
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
A conversation with Juno nominated, Maple Blues Award winner, Singer/Songwriter - Miss Emily - https://themissemily.com/
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
A conversation with the co-founder and creative director of Opus Illuminate and the violist for the Isidore String Quartet, Devin Moore. The Isidore String Quartet recently won 1st prize at the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition - https://www.isidorestringquartet.com/
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
A conversation with Canadian radio broadcaster, podcaster and writer, Alan Cross - www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com.
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
A conversation with the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Steve Smith (Vital Information, Journey, Steps Ahead) - http://www.vitalinformation.com/
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
A conversation with songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Paris (solo artist, Coco Montoya, Keb'Mo).
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
A conversation with Paris-born, West Coast blues guitarist, Franck L. Goldwasser (solo artist, The Goldwasser/Rannenberg/Wade Trio, Mannish Boys) - https://francklgoldwasser.com/
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
A conversation with performer of epic acoustic classic rock, Mike Massé - https://mikemasse.com/
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
A conversation with an Award-winning sportscaster and an avid music fan, Dave Hodge.
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
A conversation with the president of Electro-Fi Records, Andrew Galloway (www.electrofi.com) and graphic designer, Bruce Greenaway.
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
A conversation with Nashville based Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician, Jason Lee McKinney - https://www.jasonleemckinneyband.com
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
A conversation with musician, singer/songwriter and producer - Joe Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult, solo artist, Blue Coupe & Bouchard Brothers) - joebouchard.com.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
A conversation with Bluesman/DJ/Producer - Chicago Slim, aka Dr. Daniel Ivankovich. Dr. Ivankovich is also a trauma/spine surgeon, who heads OnePatient – Global Health Initiative, a nonprofit that specializes in musculoskeletal health and wellness and serves residents of underserved communities throughout Chicago - https://chicagoslim.com
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
A conversation with keyboardist (Etta James, Elvin Bishop & Robert Cray), producer and executive director of Little Village Foundation, Jim Pugh - http://littlevillagefoundation.com/
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
A conversation with the Principal cellist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, soloist and educator, Joseph Johnson - https://www.joecello.com/
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
A conversation with Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, theatre actress, and television host, Amy Sky - amysky.com
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
A conversation with Chicago blues musician and Delmark recording artist, Dave Weld - https://www.daveweld.com
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
A conversation with Canadian-born guitarist, singer and songwriter (currently based in Austin, Texas) - Gary Cain - www.garycainband.com
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
A conversation with American electric blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter - Toronzo Cannon - https://www.toronzocannon.com/
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
A conversation with Canadian guitarist based out of Lima, Peru and co-founder of Pete Schmidt Guitar Accessories - Pete Schmidt - https://peteschmidt.com/
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
A conversation with Blues and Roots musician, independent recording artist and Double Slide Guitarist, Mike Nagoda -https://www.mikenagoda.com
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
A conversation with one of the leading rock musicians working, speaking out, and singing about mental illness - Robb Nash - https://www.robbnash.com/
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
A conversation with Award-Winning Canadian Music Therapist, Author & Speaker, Jennifer Buchanan - https://www.jenniferbuchanan.ca/
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
A conversation with American singer, songwriter, record producer, author and musician - Felix Cavaliere (solo artist, The Rascals) - Check out Felix's new book - "Memoir of a Rascal" available at https://www.felixcavalieremusic.com
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
A conversation with American guitarist - Andy Timmons (Taylor Bay Band, Danger Danger, Pawn Kings, and Andy Timmons Band) - https://andytimmons.com
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
A conversation with Canadian multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter & producer - Ken Whiteley (solo artist, The Original Sloth Band, Scarlett, Washington & Whiteley and Whiteley Brothers.) - https://www.kenwhiteley.com/
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
A conversation with roots and blues infused singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Nagy - https://gregnagy.com/
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
A conversation with American singer, guitarist and songwriter, Mark Farner (solo artist, Grand Funk Railroad.) - https://markfarner.com
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
A conversation with Canadian guitarist, pedal steel player, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer and the host of "Music Makers and Soul Shakers" Podcast, Steve Dawson - https://www.stevedawson.ca
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
A conversation with bassist for the Alice Cooper Group, Grammy Hall of Fame inductee as co-writer of "School's Out" and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dennis Dunaway (https://www.dennisdunaway.com/).
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
A conversation with American guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer - Steve Vai - https://www.vai.com/
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
A conversation with American blues singer-songwriter and musician - Carolyn Wonderland - https://carolynwonderland.com/
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
A conversation with singer, songwriter and guitarist - Jon Knight of Soulstack - www.Soulstackmusic.com.
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
From the Talkin' Blues archives, an interview with the legendary musician, songwriter, arranger and record producer - Allen Toussaint. This interview is from May of 2012.
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
A conversation with Grammy nominated Italian Blues musician, Hohner Lifetime Award recipient and author, Fabrizio Poggi - http://www.chickenmambo.com/
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
A conversation with Juno winner and multiple Maple Blues Awards recipient - Steve Hill - https://www.stevehillmusic.com
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021