Talkin’ Blues

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 293 - Joe Kelly

A conversation with Toronto Symphony Orchestra's Assistant Timpani and Section Percussionist and coach of the percussion section of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, Joe Kelly - https://www.tso.ca/performer/joseph-kelly

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 292 - Jason Ricci

A conversation with American harmonica player, singer, songwriter, cat lover, skateboarder, Saints fan and cigar lover, Jason Ricci - https://mooncat.org

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 291 - Mark ”Kaz” Kazanoff

A conversation with American jazz and blues saxophonist/harmonicist, arranger and record producer - Kaz Kazanoff.

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 290 - Michael Sadler

A conversation with singer, songwriter and performer - Michael Sadler (Saga, Progject, solo artist) - https://sagagen.com/

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 289 - William Bell

A conversation with American soul singer, song writer, Grammy winner and record producer, William Bell - http://www.williambell.com/

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 288 - Rick Booth

A conversation with Owner and CEO of Intrepid Artists International, Rick Booth - https://intrepidartists.com/

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 287 - Bobby Murray

A conversation with American electric blues guitarist, songwriter and record producer who played in Etta James' backing band for 23 years - Bobby Murray (Bobby Murray Band, Etta James, Frankie Lee)  - https://www.facebook.com/bobbymurraygroove

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 286 - Selwyn Birchwood

A conversation with American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Selwyn Birchwood - www.selwynbirchwood.com.

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 285 - Dave Duncan

A conversation with Nashville blues songwriter and guitarist, Dave Duncan. 

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 284 - Eric Johanson

A conversation with New Orleans singer, songwriter and guitarist - Eric Johanson (solo artist, Cire & Cyril Neville) - https://www.ericjohanson.com/

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 283 - Brad Fordham

A conversation with American roots music bassist, Brad Fordham (Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones, Whitney Rose and Jerry Jeff Walker).

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 282 - Jim Casson

A conversation with drummer, percussionist, composer, educator and producer, Jim Casson (Dark Orchard, Davis Hall and the Green Lanterns, The Reluctant Cosmonaut, Mighty Duck Blues Band, Downchild) - www.jimcasson.com

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 281 - Bill Troiani

A conversation with singer, songwriter and bassist - Bill Troiani (Billy T Band, The Bills, Tom Russell Band, Eddie "Bluesman" Kirkland) - www.billytband.com

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 280 - Walter Parks

A conversation with American songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and bassist - Walter Parks (Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly,  The Nudes, Swamp Cabbage and sideman for Richie Havens) - www.walterparks.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 279 - Steve Hackett

A conversation with English musician, songwriter, singer, and producer - Steve Hackett (solo artist, Genesis, GTR) - http://www.hackettsongs.com/

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 278 - Debbie Davies

A conversation with American blues guitarist and singer, Debbie Davies (solo artist, Albert Collins, Maggie Mayall and the Cadillacs) - https://www.debbiedavies.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 277 - Igor Prado

A conversation with Brazilian producer and musician, Igor Prado - @igorprado_bluessoulfunk

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 276 - Rodd Bland

A conversation with drummer and educator - Rodd Bland (Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band, Bobby "Blue" Bland, B. B. King)

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 275 - Phil Chiu

A conversation with classical pianist and Inaugural winner of the Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer, Phil Chiu - http://philipchiu.ca/

Talkin‘ Blues podcast episode 274 - Kenny Aronoff

A conversation with rock drummer, author and event speaker - Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, The Bodeans, Supersonic Blues Machine and many, many, many more) - https://kennyaronoff.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 273 - Tia Carroll

A conversation with Little Village recording artist, Tia Carroll - http://www.tiacarroll.net/

 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 272 - Andrew Yee

A conversation with composer, director, artist and Grammy Award winning cellist, Andrew Yee (solo artist, Attacca Quartet) - https://www.andrewyeecellist.com/

 

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.