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
Mar 17, 2022
Mar 17, 2022
1hr 7 min
A conversation with American guitarist - Andy Timmons (Taylor Bay Band, Danger Danger, Pawn Kings, and Andy Timmons Band) - https://andytimmons.com
Mar 10, 2022
Mar 10, 2022
1hr 33 min
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/
Mar 3, 2022
Mar 3, 2022
1hr 9 min
A conversation with roots and blues infused singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Nagy - https://gregnagy.com/
Feb 24, 2022
Feb 24, 2022
58 min
A conversation with American singer, guitarist and songwriter, Mark Farner (solo artist, Grand Funk Railroad.) - https://markfarner.com
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
1hr 17 min
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
Feb 10, 2022
Feb 10, 2022
1hr 32 min
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/).
Feb 3, 2022
Feb 3, 2022
1hr 20 min
A conversation with American guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer - Steve Vai - https://www.vai.com/
Jan 27, 2022
Jan 27, 2022
47 min
A conversation with American blues singer-songwriter and musician - Carolyn Wonderland - https://carolynwonderland.com/
Jan 20, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
45 min
Jan 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2022
48 min
A conversation with singer, songwriter and guitarist - Jon Knight of Soulstack - www.Soulstackmusic.com.
Dec 23, 2021
Dec 23, 2021
26 min
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.
Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2021
50 min
A conversation with Grammy nominated Italian Blues musician, Hohner Lifetime Award recipient and author, Fabrizio Poggi - http://www.chickenmambo.com/
Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
54 min
A conversation with Juno winner and multiple Maple Blues Awards recipient - Steve Hill - https://www.stevehillmusic.com
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
1hr 1 sec
Nov 25, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
1hr 25 min
A conversation with American harmonica player, singer, songwriter, cat lover, skateboarder, Saints fan and cigar lover, Jason Ricci - https://mooncat.org
Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
57 min
A conversation with American jazz and blues saxophonist/harmonicist, arranger and record producer - Kaz Kazanoff.
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
1hr 19 min
A conversation with singer, songwriter and performer - Michael Sadler (Saga, Progject, solo artist) - https://sagagen.com/
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
1hr 23 min
A conversation with American soul singer, song writer, Grammy winner and record producer, William Bell - http://www.williambell.com/
Oct 28, 2021
Oct 28, 2021
1hr 7 min
A conversation with Owner and CEO of Intrepid Artists International, Rick Booth - https://intrepidartists.com/
Oct 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021
49 min
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
Oct 14, 2021
Oct 14, 2021
32 min
A conversation with American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Selwyn Birchwood - www.selwynbirchwood.com.
Oct 7, 2021
Oct 7, 2021
1hr 3 min
A conversation with Nashville blues songwriter and guitarist, Dave Duncan.
Sep 30, 2021
Sep 30, 2021
1hr 8 min
A conversation with New Orleans singer, songwriter and guitarist - Eric Johanson (solo artist, Cire & Cyril Neville) - https://www.ericjohanson.com/
Sep 23, 2021
Sep 23, 2021
1hr 3 min
A conversation with American roots music bassist, Brad Fordham (Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones, Whitney Rose and Jerry Jeff Walker).
Sep 16, 2021
Sep 16, 2021
1hr 11 min
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
Sep 9, 2021
Sep 9, 2021
53 min
A conversation with singer, songwriter and bassist - Bill Troiani (Billy T Band, The Bills, Tom Russell Band, Eddie "Bluesman" Kirkland) - www.billytband.com
Sep 3, 2021
Sep 3, 2021
1hr 8 min
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
Aug 26, 2021
Aug 26, 2021
42 min
Aug 19, 2021
Aug 19, 2021
56 min
A conversation with American blues guitarist and singer, Debbie Davies (solo artist, Albert Collins, Maggie Mayall and the Cadillacs) - https://www.debbiedavies.com/
Aug 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021
43 min
A conversation with Brazilian producer and musician, Igor Prado - @igorprado_bluessoulfunk
Aug 5, 2021
Aug 5, 2021
1hr 9 min
A conversation with drummer and educator - Rodd Bland (Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band, Bobby "Blue" Bland, B. B. King)
Jul 31, 2021
Jul 31, 2021
1hr 4 min
A conversation with classical pianist and Inaugural winner of the Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer, Phil Chiu - http://philipchiu.ca/
Jul 22, 2021
Jul 22, 2021
1hr 29 sec
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/
Jul 15, 2021
Jul 15, 2021
50 min
Jul 8, 2021
Jul 8, 2021
1hr 12 min
Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
1hr 14 min
A conversation with Cuban-American hard rock/heavy metal bassist and author - Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake and The Guess Who).
Jun 24, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
1hr 1 min
Jun 17, 2021
Jun 17, 2021
37 min
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
1hr 6 min
Jun 3, 2021
Jun 3, 2021
1hr 12 min
May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
1hr 3 min
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
1hr 17 min
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.
May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021
1hr 3 min
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
1hr 52 sec
Apr 29, 2021
Apr 29, 2021
58 min
Apr 22, 2021
Apr 22, 2021
1hr 43 min
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).
Apr 15, 2021
Apr 15, 2021
57 min
Apr 8, 2021
Apr 8, 2021
1hr 31 min
Apr 1, 2021
Apr 1, 2021
1hr 32 min
A conversation with the former booking and production manager at the Notodden Blues Festival - Ed Murphy.
Mar 25, 2021
Mar 25, 2021
1hr 10 min
A conversation with San Francisco Bay Area blues singer, songwriter, and chromatic harmonica player - Big Harp George - https://www.bigharpgeorge.com/