Talkin' Blues

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 271 - Rudy Sarzo

A conversation with Cuban-American hard rock/heavy metal bassist and author - Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake and The Guess Who).

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 270 - Kenny Passarelli

A conversation with bassist, keyboardist, producer and composer - Kenny Passarelli (solo artist, Joe Walsh/Barnstorm, Stephen Stills, Elton John)

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 269 - Christopher Ward

A conversation with Canadian songwriter and broadcaster Christopher Ward - https://www.christopherward.ca/.  His song "Black Velvet" was recently inducted into the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 268 - Craig Cardiff

A conversation with Canadian singer/songwriter - Craig Cardiff (https://www.craigcardiff.com/)

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 267 - Eddie Turner

A conversation with blues guitarist, singer and songwriter - Eddie "Devil Boy" Turner - https://eddieturner.net/

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 266 - Amund Maarud

A conversation with Norwegian blues/rock/roots musician, composer and producer - Amund Maarud (solo artist, The Grand, Morudes, Amgala Temple and Jace Everett colab) - https://www.amundmaarud.com/

 

Please check it out Amund's spotify playlist at:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DMwEJVyIrvNylWKW9kY7C?si=ko3ptkZISTq6m3YlOFh7SQ.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 265 - Al Mair

A conversation with the 2021 SOCAN Guardian Award Recipient, 2014 inductee to the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, recipient of three Gold Leaf Awards (which became the Junos) and the co-founder of Attic Records - Al Mair.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 264 - Johnny Sansone

A conversation with American electric blues singer, songwriter, harmonicist, accordionist and guitarist  - Johnny Sansone - https://www.johnnysansone.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 263 - Roger Steen

A conversation with lead guitarist and songwriter of The Tubes, Roger Steen - (www.thetubes.com)

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 262 - Scott Spray

A conversation with 2020 New England Music Hall of Fame Inductee  - bassist, Scott Spray (Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, studio musician).

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 261 - Lee Oskar and David Rotundo

A conversation with harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, visual artist, musical explorer and harmonica manufacturer - Lee Oskar (www.leeoskar.com) and Canadian blues harp player and band leader - David Rotundo (www.davidrotundo.com).

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 260 - Philip Sayce

A conversations with roots rock guitarist, singer and songwriter - Philip Sayce - https://philipsayce.com/

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 259 - Fabrizio Grossi

A conversation with Italian-American bass player, producer and record industry consultant - Fabrizio Grossi (Supersonic Blues Machine & Soul Garage Experience) - https://www.fabriziogrossi.com/ 

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 258 - Ed Murphy

A conversation with the former booking and production manager at the Notodden Blues Festival - Ed Murphy.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 257 - Big Harp George

A conversation with San Francisco Bay Area blues singer, songwriter, and chromatic harmonica player - Big Harp George - https://www.bigharpgeorge.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 256 - Lowell "Banana" Levinger

A conversation with multi-instrumentalist and the founding member of the Youngbloods, Lowell "Banana" Levinger (solo artist, Youngbloods, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) - http://www.lowelllevinger.com/

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 255 - Curtis Salgado

A conversation with Alligator recording artist - Curtis Salgado - about his new album, "Damage Control" - www.curtissalgado.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 254 - Chris Barber

From the Talkin' Blues archives - A conversation with the British trombonist, double bassist and trad jazz bandleader - Chris Barber - https://chrisbarber.net/

 

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 253 - Gavin Hope

A conversation with three-time Juno Award Nominee, both as a solo vocalist and also as a longtime Baritone member of the iconic Canadian a capella group, The Nylons - Gavin Hope.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 252 - Fred Mandel

A conversation with session musician, keyboard player, guitarist and songwriter - Fred Mandel (solo artist, Alice Cooper, Queen and Elton John)  - https://www.fredmandelmusic.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 251 - Mark Lalama

A conversation with singer, songwriter, musician and producer - Mark Lalama (Mark Lalama Trio, Sister's Euclid, Dizzy and Fay) - www.marklalama.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 250 - Rik Emmett

A conversation with singer, songwriter, guitarist, educator and writer - Rik Emmett (solo artist, RESolution9, Triumph) - http://www.rikemmett.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 249 - John Capek

A conversation with composer, songwriter, keyboard player, producer and arranger, John Capek - www.johncapek.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 248 - Anthony Geraci

A conversation with pianist, Hammond organist and composer, Anthony Geraci (solo artist, The Proven Ones, Sugar Ray Norcia and The Bluetones, Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters) - https://www.anthonygeraciblue.com/ 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 247 - Lisa Pankratz

A conversation with American roots music drummer, Lisa Pankratz (Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones, Whitney Rose, Ronnie Dawson).

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 246 - Dione Taylor

A conversation with  blues, roots, gospel, soul and jazz singer/songwriter, Dione Taylor - https://dionetaylor.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 245 - Jimi Bott

A conversation with producer, owner of  Roseleaf Recording Studio, Recording engineer, Blues Music Awards blues drummer of the year recipient and NW Cascade Blues Association inductee into the blues, hall of fame, Jimi Bott (The Proven Ones, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers)  -  http://www.jimibott.com www.roseleafrecording.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 244 - Mike Zito

A conversation with  guitarist, singer, record producer, and songwriter - Mike Zito - www.mikezito.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 243 - Anton Fig

A conversation with South African drummer, Anton Fig (Late Show with David Letterman, Joe Bonamassa, and Ace Frehley to name a few) - http://www.antonfig.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 242 - Suzie Vinnick

A conversation with roots and blues singer-songwriter, Suzie Vinnick - https://www.suzievinnick.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 241 - Jonathan Crow

A conversation with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's concertmaster and a violinist in the New Orford String Quartet, Jonathan Crow - https://www.tso.ca/performer/jonathan-crow

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 240 - Tony Coleman

A conversation with drummer, producer and singer, Tony Coleman (who played with B.B. King for 25 years as well as Otis Clay, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Albert King and so many more) - https://tonytccoleman.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 239 - Tom Lavin

A conversation with producer, musician and the leader of the Legendary Powder Blues, Tom Lavin - https://powderblues.net/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 238 - Nico Wayne Toussaint

A conversation with French Blues harmonicist and singer - Nico Wayne Toussaint - https://www.nicowaynetoussaint.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 237 - Andrew McCandless

A conversation with principal trumpet of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the trumpet faculty of the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music - Andrew McCandless - https://www.tso.ca/performer/andrew-mccandless

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 236 - Ben Mink

A conversation with Canadian songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ben Mink (FM, k.d. lang, Rush, Heart) - http://www.benmink.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 235 - Derry Grehan

A conversation with Honeymoon Suite guitarist and songwriter - Derry Grehan - https://honeymoonsuiteband.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 234 - Rusty Zinn

A conversation with American electric blues and reggae guitarist and singer-songwriter, Rusty Zinn - https://www.rustyreggae.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 233 - Dom Flemons

A conversation with American old-time music, Piedmont blues, and neotraditional country multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Dom Flemons - https://theamericansongster.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 232 - Kim Wilson

A conversation with singer, songwriter and harmonica player - Kim Wilson (solo artist, Fabulous Thunderbirds) - http://fabulousthunderbirds.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 231 - Jesse Cook

A conversation with Global music guitarist, producer and director, Jesse Cook - http://www.jessecook.com.   

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 230 - John Németh

A conversation with American electric Blues and Soul harmonicist, singer and songwriter, John Németh - http://www.johnnemeth.com.   

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 229 - Dan MacDonald

A conversation with Cape Breton Fiddler (and drummer) and educator, Dan MacDonald - https://www.danmacdonald.org/ 

Talkin' Blues Podcast episode 228 - David Wall

A conversation with composer, lyricist, singer and vocal coach, David Wall (The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band, solo artist) - www.davidwall.ca.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 227 - Albert Castiglia

A conversation with American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Albert Castiglia - http://albertcastiglia.net/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 226 - Marc Jordan

A conversation with singer-songwriter, record producer, session musician, and actor - Marc Jordan - https://www.marcjordan.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 225 - Terry Draper

A conversation with Terry Draper about his time with Klaatu and his solo career - https://www.terrydraper.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 224 - Jon Cleary

A conversation with British-born American funk and R&B musician, Jon Cleary - http://www.joncleary.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 223 -Dawn Tyler Watson

A conversation with Juno Award Recipient, Singer/Song Writer, Blues Recording Artist - Dawn Tyler Watson - https://www.dawntylerwatson.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 222 - Kim Mitchell

A conversation with Canadian rock guitarist, singer, songwriter - Kim Mitchell - http://kimmitchell.ca/