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 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
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
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
A conversation with singer-songwriter, actress, author and motivational speaker, Bif Naked - www.bifnaked.com
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
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
A conversation with saxophonist, vocalist, and songwriter, Vanessa Collier - https://www.vanessacollier.com/
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
Friday Aug 23, 2019
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
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
A conversation with Julie Nesrallah, mezzo-soprano and host of Tempo on CBC Music - julienesrallah.com
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
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
A conversation with Israeli born, Chicago-based guitarist, singer and songwriter, Guy King - www.guyking.net
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
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
A conversation with Finnish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, Erja Lyytinen - http://www.erjalyytinen.com
Thursday Jul 04, 2019
Thursday Jul 04, 2019
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
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
A conversation with musician and entertainment host of Crystal Bach Riverboat cruise, Joe Kearns.
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
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
Friday May 31, 2019
A conversation with folksinger, songwriter, musician, comedian and so much more - Steve Poltz - www.poltz.com.
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
Thursday May 09, 2019
A conversation with producer, musician, singer, songwriter, Gino Vannelli - www.ginov.com
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
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
Friday Apr 19, 2019
A conversation with composer of orchestral, chamber, ballet, and film music, Kevin Lau - http://kevinlaumusic.com.
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
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
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
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
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
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
A conversation with five time Maple Blues Award winner for Keyboard player of the year, David Vest - www.davidvest.ca.
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
A conversation with guitarist, singer, songwriter, Myles Goodwyn (April Wine, Myles Goodwyn & Friends of the Blues) - http://mylesgoodwyn.com/
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
A conversation with 2019 Keeping the Blues Alive recipient - publicist, Sarah French - sarahfrenchpublicity.com
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
A conversation with Saxophonist Pat Carey (Downchild, Jazz Navigators and Maple Blues Revue) - www.patcarey.ca
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
A conversation with Canadian pop/rock singer-songwriter, Barney Bentall - www.barneybentall.com
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
A conversation about Domenic Troiano, guitar playing and so much more with Bernie LaBarge (The Dexters) and Alex Lifeson (Rush) - www.bernielabarge.com & www.rush.com/band/alex-lifeson/
Special thanks to Bernie for making this happen and to Gary Vaughan for his help.
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
A conversation with cellist Amahl Arulanandam of VC2 - https://www.vc2celloduo.com/
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
A conversation about his life in music and his new book, "Bitten by the Blues" with the president of Alligator Records, Bruce Iglauer - www.alligator.com