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 Feb 27, 2020
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 200 - Ian Thomas
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 199 - Danilo Perez
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 198 - Chris Birkett & Shari Tallon (The Free Spirits)
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 197 - Mark Kelso
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 196 - Billy Branch
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 195 - Mark Maddox
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 194 - Shoji Naito
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 193 - Carlos Tortolero
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 192 - Grit Laskin
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 191 - Safwan Javed
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 190 - Joey Williams
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 189 - Chas Elliott
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
A conversation with bassist, Chas Elliott (Toronto Symphony Orchestra & Porkbelly Futures).
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 188 - Stephen Hodges
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 187 - Aaron Davis
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 186 - Jane Harbury
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 185 - Shaun Murphy
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 184 - Lloyd Spiegel
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 183 - Tom Bona
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 182 - Terry Blersh
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 181 - Brian Moncarz
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
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 180 - Jon Button
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
A conversation with Jon Button, bassist for The Who - https://www.jonbutton.com
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 179 - Michael Occhipinti
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
A conversation with 9 time Juno nominated guitarist, composer/bandleader, Michael Occhipinti - https://michaelocchipintimusic.com/
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 178 - Bif Naked
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
A conversation with singer-songwriter, actress, author and motivational speaker, Bif Naked - www.bifnaked.com
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 177 - Ed Sculthorpe
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
A conversation with Ed Sculthorpe - Guitar tech, owner of Birchway Sound in Hamilton and Canadian Army veteran - https://www.birchwaysound.ca/
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 176 - Vanessa Collier
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
A conversation with saxophonist, vocalist, and songwriter, Vanessa Collier - https://www.vanessacollier.com/
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 175 - Cedric Burnside
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
A conversation with North Mississippi Hill Country Blues drummer, guitarist, singer and songwriter - Cedric Burnside - https://www.cedricburnside.net/
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 174 - Billy Seidman
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 173 - Davide DiRenzo
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
A conversation with freelance drummer, Davide DiRenzo (Jacksoul, Tom Cochran, Holly Cole, to name but a few...)
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 172 - Julie Nesrallah
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
A conversation with Julie Nesrallah, mezzo-soprano and host of Tempo on CBC Music - julienesrallah.com
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 171 - Eric Noden
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
This week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with American Roots musician, blues educator and researcher, Eric Noden - http://www.ericnoden.com.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 170 - Guy King
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
A conversation with Israeli born, Chicago-based guitarist, singer and songwriter, Guy King - www.guyking.net
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 169 - Joanna Connor
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
A conversation with Chicago-based blues singer, songwriter, and virtuoso guitarist, Joanna Connor and Hip Hop Artist, Bugsy aka Alphonso Dinaro - http://joannaconnor.com/
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 168 - Erja Lyytinen
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
A conversation with Finnish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, Erja Lyytinen - http://www.erjalyytinen.com
Thursday Jul 04, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 167 - Vince Maccarone
Thursday Jul 04, 2019
Thursday Jul 04, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 166 - Tom Wilson
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
A conversation with musician, singer/songwriter, painter, author and so much more, Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and Lee Harvey Osmond) https://tomwilsononline.com
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 165 - Joe Kearns
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
A conversation with musician and entertainment host of Crystal Bach Riverboat cruise, Joe Kearns.
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 164 - Sananda Maitreya
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 163 - Kelley Hunt
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
A conversation with American blues pianist, singer, and songwriter, Kelley Hunt - www.kelleyhunt.com.
Friday May 31, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 162 - Steve Poltz
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
A conversation with folksinger, songwriter, musician, comedian and so much more - Steve Poltz - www.poltz.com.
Thursday May 16, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 161 - Gavin McLeod
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
A conversation with guitarist, singer/songwriter and YouTube personality - Gavin McLeod - www.gavinmcleodmusic.com
Thursday May 09, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 160 - Gino Vannelli
Thursday May 09, 2019
Thursday May 09, 2019
A conversation with producer, musician, singer, songwriter, Gino Vannelli - www.ginov.com
Thursday May 02, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 159 - Arthur Neilson
Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
A conversation with guitarist, Arthur Neilson (Shemekia Copeland, Blue Angel, solo artist) - http://arthurneilson.com/
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 158 - Randy McDonald
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
A conversation with bassist and road manager of Tommy Castro and The Painkillers, Randy McDonald - http://tommycastro.com/
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 157 - Kevin Lau
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
A conversation with composer of orchestral, chamber, ballet, and film music, Kevin Lau - http://kevinlaumusic.com.
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 156 - Sean Pinchin
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
A conversation with singer/songwriter and slide guitarist, Sean Pinchin (solo artist, Dione Taylor) - https://seanpinchin.ca/
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 155 - Lou Pomanti
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
A conversation with producer, musical director and musician, Lou Pomanti (Blood, Sweat & Tears, Oakland Stroke & The Dexters) - https://loupomanti.com/
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 154 - Leo Valvassori
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
A conversation with bassist, Leo Valvassori (Sue Foley, Actionsound Band, Alannah Myles and Mel Brown & The Homewreckers).
Saturday Mar 23, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 153 - Wayne DeAdder
Saturday Mar 23, 2019
Saturday Mar 23, 2019
A conversation with bassist/guitarist Wayne DeAdder (Beat Heathens, Jimmy Bowskill, Johnny Max Band) - https://www.facebook.com/The-Beat-Heathens-109417525784210/
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 152 - Eric Schenkman
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
A conversation with singer/songwriter and guitarist Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors, Actionsound Band and solo artist) - www.ericschenkman.com.
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Talkin' Blues podcast episode 151 - David Vest
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
A conversation with five time Maple Blues Award winner for Keyboard player of the year, David Vest - www.davidvest.ca.