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
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
A conversation with Cape Breton Fiddler (and drummer) and educator, Dan MacDonald - https://www.danmacdonald.org/
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
A conversation with composer, lyricist, singer and vocal coach, David Wall (The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band, solo artist) - www.davidwall.ca.
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
A conversation with American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Albert Castiglia - http://albertcastiglia.net/
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
A conversation with singer-songwriter, record producer, session musician, and actor - Marc Jordan - https://www.marcjordan.com/
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
A conversation with Terry Draper about his time with Klaatu and his solo career - https://www.terrydraper.com/
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
A conversation with British-born American funk and R&B musician, Jon Cleary - http://www.joncleary.com/
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
A conversation with Juno Award Recipient, Singer/Song Writer, Blues Recording Artist - Dawn Tyler Watson - https://www.dawntylerwatson.com/
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
A conversation with Canadian rock guitarist, singer, songwriter - Kim Mitchell - http://kimmitchell.ca/
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
A conversation with Jacob Petersen - guitarist for the Steve Miller Band.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
A conversation with producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Drew Jurecka (Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards, The Hogtown Syncopators and the Venuti String Quartet) - https://www.drewjurecka.com/
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
A conversation with guitarist, Alex Schultz (William Clarke, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Lester Butler and Tad Robinson) - http://www.alexschultz.com/
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
A conversation with award-winning bassist, composer and record producer - Robert Occhipinti - https://robertoocchipinti.com/
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
A conversation with author and two time Blues Music Award winner in the Instrumentalist - Bass category, Mudcat Ward (Sugar Ray Norcia and The Bluetones & The Broadcasters).
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
A conversation with Cuban-American drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator - Dafnis Prieto - https://dafnisonmusic.com
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
A conversation with blues guitarist, singer/songwriter - Albert Cummings - http://albertcummings.com
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
A conversation with the founder and CEO of Blind Ambition Management, Ltd. - Charles Driebe - http://www.blindambitionmgt.com.
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
A conversation with Austrian blues guitarist, songwriter and producer - Chris Fillmore (Meena Cryle and The Chris Fillmore Band) - http://www.meenacryle.com
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
A conversation with the owner of M.C. Records, Mark Carpentieri - https://mc-records.com
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
A conversation with singer/songwriter Ezra Jordan - http://www.ezrajordan.com.
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
A conversation with multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, itinerant sideman, and session musician - Gene Hardy (Bourbon Tabanacle Choir, Sparkjiver, Michael Bublé, The Pip-Squeek Orchestra and 996 more).
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
A conversation with blues guitarist, vocalist and multiple Juno Award winner, Jack de Keyzer - www.jackdekeyzer.com.
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
A conversation with vocalist (Planet Earth & Funk Embassy) and the host of Gumbo Kitchen on Jazz.FM91, Ronnie Littlejohn.
This interview took place On March 4th, 2020 before our world changed.
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
A conversation with percussionist, educator and jazz artist - Joe Saylor (Jon Batiste's Stay Human and the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Corbert).
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
A conversation with composer, conductor, arranger and trombonist, Scott Good - https://www.scottgoodmusic.com
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
A conversation with Singer, Entertainer and Producer - Jay Douglas - http://jaydouglasmusic.com.
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
A conversation with Canadian blues guitarist, singer and songwriter - Big Dave McLean.
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
A conversation with guitarist, singer/songwriter - Albert Lee (Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton and The Cricketts.)
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
A conversation with Canadian singer, songwriter, actor and author - Ian Thomas - http://ianthomas.ca
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
A conversation with Panamanian pianist, composer, educator, and a social activist, Danilo Perez - https://www.daniloperez.com
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
A conversation with producer, Chris Birkett (Sinead O'Connor, Buffy St. Marie, Alison Moyet) and his musical partner in The Free Spirits, Shari Tallon - https://thefreespirits.ca/
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
A conversation with drummer, 2020 Juno Awards Jazz Solo Album of the Year nominee and the Head of the percussion dept at Humber College, Mark Kelso - https://www.groovydrums.com/.
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
A conversation with 2020 Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Billy Branch - http://billybranch.com
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
A conversation with guitarist of the NuBlu Band and manager and the person responsible for booking the talent at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago, Mark Maddox - https://buddyguy.com/
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
A conversation with Japanese blues musician based out of Chicago, Shoji Naito (The Chicago Blues Aces, Eddy Clearwater Band) - https://www.shojinaito.com
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
A conversation with the Chicago Blues Festival Director, Carlos Tortolero - https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
A conversation with author, musician and builder of exquisite acoustic instruments, Grit Laskin - https://williamlaskin.com.
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
A conversation with the drummer of Wide Mouth Mason, Safwan Javed - https://widemouthmason.com.
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
A conversation with guitarist/vocalist, Joey Williams (Blind Boys of Alabama, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Joey Williams Project) - www.blindboys.com.
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
A conversation with bassist, Chas Elliott (Toronto Symphony Orchestra & Porkbelly Futures).
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
A conversation with drummer/percussionist, composer and producer - Stephen Hodges (Mavis Staples, Tom Waits, John Hammond, James Harman)
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
A conversation with composer, arranger and keyboardist - Aaron Davis (Manteca, Holly Cole and Measha Brueggergosman) - http://aarondavispiano.com/.
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
A conversation with former manager of the Riverboat Cafe and publicist, Jane Harbury - https://janeharbury.wordpress.com/
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
A conversation with American blues and R&B singer songwriter, Shaun Murphy (Shaun Murphy Band, Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band, Little Feat) - https://shaunmurphyband.com/
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
A conversation with Australian blues guitarist, songwriter and singer - Lloyd Spiegel - http://lloydspiegel.com/
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
A conversation with drummer - Tom Bona (Sue Foley, Raoul & The Big Time and Soulstack) - http://www.tombona.com
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
A conversation with producer/engineer/mixer, Brian Moncarz (Our Lady Peace, The Trews, The Tea Party) - http://www.brianmoncarz.com/
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
A conversation with Jon Button, bassist for The Who - https://www.jonbutton.com