Don't Give Up
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDon’t Give Up is a podcast series hosted by kiwi musician Danny McCrum.
The idea of this podcast is to give people an insight into the real lives and careers of creative professionals, with a focus on problem solving and finding solutions in the arts, in our lives and in these unpredictable times.
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Episode #74 Mal McCallum
July 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBGuitarist, pianist and vocalist Mal McCallum has been performing and recording throughout New Zealand and Australia since the early 1970s. On this episode we talk about his experiences trying to make it in the early days including many a lesson learnt. He describes the gigging scene back in the day, we discuss The Beatles, the ‘concept album’ and the influence Tommy Emmanuel has had on each of us. He talks about the time his single was added to the playlist of a major Australian radio stat...
73. Gavin Downie
July 04, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBGavin Downie returns for his second full episode. These days Gavin manages the Music In The Parks series and was recently faced with an unprecedented dilemma. The horrific shooting in Christchurch on March 15th, 2019 shocked the country and amongst the subsequent grief and anger, very practical questions and disruptions were raised. Gavin had Rock The Park ready to go at Grey Lynn Park in Auckland, which featured The Feelers, Elemeno P, Racing and Deadbeat. The show was installed, the ba...
Episode #73 Gavin Downie
July 04, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBGavin Downie returns for his second full episode. These days Gavin manages the Music In The Parks series and was recently faced with an unprecedented dilemma. The horrific shooting in Christchurch on March 15th, 2019 shocked the country and amongst the subsequent grief and anger, very practical questions and disruptions were raised. Gavin had Rock The Park ready to go at Grey Lynn Park in Auckland, which featured The Feelers, Elemeno P, Racing and Deadbeat. The show was installed, the ba...
72. Lisa Crawley
June 13, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBLisa Crawley is one of the most proactive and skilled musicians out there. She’s released several albums and EPs including her new single ‘Girl With No Name’. She’s supported many international artists including John Mayer and Jools Holland and she’s played as a session musician for artists like Greg Johnson and Tim Finn. On this episode we discussed her journey through life and the music industry, her ongoing struggle with depression and anxiety, her starring role in the upcoming theatre...
Episode #72 Lisa Crawley
June 13, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBLisa Crawley is one of the most proactive and skilled musicians out there. She’s released several albums and EPs including her new single ‘Girl With No Name’. She’s supported many international artists including John Mayer and Jools Holland and she’s played as a session musician for artists like Greg Johnson and Tim Finn. On this episode we discussed her journey through life and the music industry, her ongoing struggle with depression and anxiety, her starring role in the upcoming theatre...
Episode #71 Michael Burrows
May 23, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBMelbourne songwriter Michael Burrows has landed on his feet, but not in the way he ever imagined. Like most young musicians he wanted to be a well known and respected songwriter and performer, but the realities of life and bills forced him to problem solve. As a response Michael set up a business writing and selling jingles, some of which have become part of the soundtrack of Australian life. After some years away from pursuing his original music, Michaels' ambition was reignited when he ...
71. Michael Burrows
May 23, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBMelbourne songwriter Michael Burrows has landed on his feet, but not in the way he ever imagined. Like most young musicians he wanted to be a well known and respected songwriter and performer, but the realities of life and bills forced him to problem solve. As a response Michael set up a business writing and selling jingles, some of which have become part of the soundtrack of Australian life. After some years away from pursuing his original music, Michaels' ambition was reignited when he ...
Episode #70 Bryan Bell
April 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBBryan Bell has been a firm fixture of the New Zealand music scene for many years. Throughout the 1990s he fronted his band the Dead Flowers, releasing three albums, touring constantly and supporting bands like Guns n Roses and Pearl Jam. When The Dead Flowers wrapped, he was invited to join the Jordan Luck Band and later Ekko Park. Bryan’s views and his approach to his career are refreshingly pragmatic. He’s not interested in hype or posturing, he’s simply a hard working musician who lov...
70. Bryan Bell
April 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBBryan Bell has been a firm fixture of the New Zealand music scene for many years. Throughout the 1990s he fronted his band the Dead Flowers, releasing three albums, touring constantly and supporting bands like Guns n Roses and Pearl Jam. When The Dead Flowers wrapped, he was invited to join the Jordan Luck Band and later Ekko Park. Bryan’s views and his approach to his career are refreshingly pragmatic. He’s not interested in hype or posturing, he’s simply a hard working musician who lov...
69. Mark Lettieri
April 04, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBMark Lettieri is one of the guitarists for legendary fusion band Snarky Puppy. He's played for a long list of great artists including Erykah Badu, American Idol: Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips, Nelly, David Crosby, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Adam Levine and even comedians Dave Chappelle and Harry Shearer. Mark has released several solo albums including his latest 'Deep: The Baritone Sessions' which is crazy good! So much groove! Not only is Mark a top guitarist, he's also a composer...
Episode #69 Mark Lettieri
April 04, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBMark Lettieri is one of the guitarists for legendary fusion band Snarky Puppy. He's played for a long list of great artists including Erykah Badu, American Idol: Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips, Nelly, David Crosby, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Adam Levine and even comedians Dave Chappelle and Harry Shearer. Mark has released several solo albums including his latest 'Deep: The Baritone Sessions' which is crazy good! So much groove! Not only is Mark a top guitarist, he's also a composer...
68. Justin Brown
March 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBHe’s a radio presenter, a prolific author and an all round good-bastard. Justin is the kind of guy that thinks up crazy ideas and then goes and does them! His adventures have included travelling around the UK door to door busking. “I knocked on the door, played them a song and next minute I was plucking a turkey!” Justin’s world was turned upside down during the recession and after a short period of storming around the house, he responded with action and proactivity. This is a fun conve...
Episode #68 Justin Brown
March 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBHe’s a radio presenter, a prolific author and an all round good-bastard. Justin is the kind of guy that thinks up crazy ideas and then goes and does them! His adventures have included travelling around the UK door to door busking. “I knocked on the door, played them a song and next minute I was plucking a turkey!” Justin’s world was turned upside down during the recession and after a short period of storming around the house, he responded with action and proactivity. This is a fun conve...
Episode #67 Joel Shadbolt
February 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBJoel Shadbolt grew up in Tauranga and quickly gained a reputation as a stand out guitarist on the local scene, playing in both original and covers bands. He was briefly a member of Batucada Sound Machine before receiving an invite from Laughton Kora which lead to the formation of L.A.B. L.A.B. have been touring extensively over the last couple of years and have just released their second album. On this episode Joel talks in depth about his musical heroes, how his career got started, worki...
67. Joel Shadbolt
February 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBJoel Shadbolt grew up in Tauranga and quickly gained a reputation as a stand out guitarist on the local scene, playing in both original and covers bands. He was briefly a member of Batucada Sound Machine before receiving an invite from Laughton Kora which lead to the formation of L.A.B. L.A.B. have been touring extensively over the last couple of years and have just released their second album. On this episode Joel talks in depth about his musical heroes, how his career got started, worki...
66. Mikee Carpinter
January 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBHe was Props Boy on What Now, guitarist for Autozamm, he runs a post production film company and he now manages Alae. The insatiable Mikee Carpinter sits down with Danny to chat about the evolving guitar culture, why so many top NZ artists have come out of Christchurch, behind the scenes on the What Now set, the inner works of Autozamm and why he decided to put on the managers hat for Alae. There is also a special appearance by the lawnmower man. Mikee has a lot of great tips about puttin...
Episode #66 Mikee Carpinter
January 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBHe was Props Boy on What Now, guitarist for Autozamm, he runs a post production film company and he now manages Alae. The insatiable Mikee Carpinter sits down with Danny to chat about the evolving guitar culture, why so many top NZ artists have come out of Christchurch, behind the scenes on the What Now set, the inner works of Autozamm and why he decided to put on the managers hat for Alae. There is also a special appearance by the lawnmower man. Mikee has a lot of great tips about puttin...
65. Bobby & Danny Part 4
January 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBFor the first episode of each year Bobby Kennedy and Danny McCrum catch up about their lives and careers. On their fourth such episode they discuss Danny’s new upcoming album and the writing and production process behind it. They each share their experiences and struggles on past recording and creative projects. They discuss the ‘post-truth’ era, the manufactured aspect of modern pop music, whether you can truly validate and judge art and the PR culture that applies (sometimes completely f...
Episode #65 Bobby & Danny Part 4
January 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBFor the first episode of each year Bobby Kennedy and Danny McCrum catch up about their lives and careers. On their fourth such episode they discuss Danny’s new upcoming album and the writing and production process behind it. They each share their experiences and struggles on past recording and creative projects. They discuss the ‘post-truth’ era, the manufactured aspect of modern pop music, whether you can truly validate and judge art and the PR culture that applies (sometimes completely f...
64. Sylvia Massey
December 19, 2018 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBSylvia is a world renowned producer who has worked with Tool, Prince, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand, Smashing Pumpkins and many more. She’s one of the most innovative and courageous producers out there and her irreverent recording practices have become legendary. On this episode Danny and Sylvia talk about her approach to music, her experiences working with some of the biggest names in music and some of the challenges we all face in the modern industry. S...
Episode #64 Sylvia Massey
December 19, 2018 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBSylvia is a world renowned producer who has worked with Tool, Prince, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand, Smashing Pumpkins and many more. She’s one of the most innovative and courageous producers out there and her irreverent recording practices have become legendary. On this episode Danny and Sylvia talk about her approach to music, her experiences working with some of the biggest names in music and some of the challenges we all face in the modern industry. S...
Episode #63 Alex burke
December 04, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBPiano player, vibraphone player, coffee connoisseur, Los Angeles socialite and Sylvester Stallone fan Alex Burke is a true artist who seemingly exists in his own world and who can’t touch an instrument without making sparks fly. He was the youngest musical director for the legendary comedy show Second City, he’s performed and recorded for many years around Chicago, New York and L.A. and has worked with a long list of people including Fiona Apple, Dave Grohl, Ben Lee and Billy Ray Cyrus. His...
63. Alex burke
December 04, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBPiano player, vibraphone player, coffee connoisseur, Los Angeles socialite and Sylvester Stallone fan Alex Burke is a true artist who seemingly exists in his own world and who can’t touch an instrument without making sparks fly. He was the youngest musical director for the legendary comedy show Second City, he’s performed and recorded for many years around Chicago, New York and L.A. and has worked with a long list of people including Fiona Apple, Dave Grohl, Ben Lee and Billy Ray Cyrus. His...
Episode #62 Chris Bailey
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBEnglish drummer Chris Bailey has played with the likes of Chaka khan, Boy George, Britney Spears, Nick Jonas, Desree and many more. Having established himself in the UK music scene, Chris relocated to L.A. and found himself starting again as an unknown in the sprawling, highly competitive concrete city. Danny sat down with Chris at a studio in Hollywood and the two musicians compared notes and discussed Chris’s journey, the highs and lows and the lessons learnt. Chris is a lovely guy and ...
62. Chris Bailey
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBEnglish drummer Chris Bailey has played with the likes of Chaka khan, Boy George, Britney Spears, Nick Jonas, Desree and many more. Having established himself in the UK music scene, Chris relocated to L.A. and found himself starting again as an unknown in the sprawling, highly competitive concrete city. Danny sat down with Chris at a studio in Hollywood and the two musicians compared notes and discussed Chris’s journey, the highs and lows and the lessons learnt. Chris is a lovely guy and ...
61. Greg Johnson
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBOne of the most highly regarded songwriters in New Zealand, Greg Johnson bounced around the local music scene playing jazz and listening to punk before gaining national attention with his breakthrough single Isabelle. Greg now lives and works in Santa Monica, CA and Danny McCrum recently caught up with him to record an honest and inspiring conversation about the highs and lows of Greg’s life in the business. This is Part 2. Part 1 can never be heard. Tune in to find out why! Support the show
Episode #61 Greg Johnson
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBOne of the most highly regarded songwriters in New Zealand, Greg Johnson bounced around the local music scene playing jazz and listening to punk before gaining national attention with his breakthrough single Isabelle. Greg now lives and works in Santa Monica, CA and Danny McCrum recently caught up with him to record an honest and inspiring conversation about the highs and lows of Greg’s life in the business. This is Part 2. Part 1 can never be heard. Tune in to find out why!Support the show
60. Dr Kirsten Zemke
August 30, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBDr Kirsten Zemke is a Senior Lecturer in Ethnomusicology in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Auckland. She specialises in teaching popular music history and has a particular interest in New Zealand hip hop. We sat down with Kirsten this week and touched on many subjects from genre, to the Eminem vs. The National Party copyright case, to Bounce Music. What is Bounce Music I hear you ask? Tune in find out. Support the show
Episode #60 Dr Kirsten Zemke
August 30, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBDr Kirsten Zemke is a Senior Lecturer in Ethnomusicology in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Auckland. She specialises in teaching popular music history and has a particular interest in New Zealand hip hop. We sat down with Kirsten this week and touched on many subjects from genre, to the Eminem vs. The National Party copyright case, to Bounce Music. What is Bounce Music I hear you ask? Tune in find out. Support the show
Episode #59 Dane Giraud
June 23, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBDane Girauds’ life took an unexpected turn when his band broke up, the hair-metal era abruptly ended and he found himself suddenly single, drunk on vodka and Raro, while wearing fishnet stockings in a new world of flannel. Perhaps this was a good thing as he eventually found his way into acting and writing and has since had a fascinating and prolific career. Dane began his screen career by starring in and co-writing the 2001 movie The Waiting Place. He directed the feature drama Luella Mil...
59. Dane Giraud
June 23, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBDane Girauds’ life took an unexpected turn when his band broke up, the hair-metal era abruptly ended and he found himself suddenly single, drunk on vodka and Raro, while wearing fishnet stockings in a new world of flannel. Perhaps this was a good thing as he eventually found his way into acting and writing and has since had a fascinating and prolific career. Dane began his screen career by starring in and co-writing the 2001 movie The Waiting Place. He directed the feature drama Luella Mille...
58. Shaun Howes
April 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBShaun Howes is a comedian and entrepreneur from Wellington. He’s performed sold out seasons at the 2011 and 2015 New Zealand International Comedy Festivals and internationally in Australia, Hong Kong and the UK. At 23 years old he became the youngest Regional Manager for The CD & DVD Store, helped labels sign artists and was even a judge (three times) at the New Zealand Music Awards. We chat about some of the recent changes in the music industry and have a great conversation about the craft ...
Episode #58 Shaun Howes
April 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBShaun Howes is a comedian and entrepreneur from Wellington. He’s performed sold out seasons at the 2011 and 2015 New Zealand International Comedy Festivals and internationally in Australia, Hong Kong and the UK. At 23 years old he became the youngest Regional Manager for The CD & DVD Store, helped labels sign artists and was even a judge (three times) at the New Zealand Music Awards. We chat about some of the recent changes in the music industry and have a great conversation about the craf...
57. Alex Farrell-Davey & Jak Stone
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBOn this episode we discuss what it’s like being part of the LGBT community in New Zealand and in the music industry. We make no presumptions going in, instead we simply have an open and honest conversation with two individuals about their personal experiences. Alex Farrell-Davey is the singer/songwriter from upcoming band Alae and Jak Stone is the guitar player for Motorboat and previously Heathen Eyes. Neither Alex or Jak intend to represent any group of people and we certainly don’t claim ...
Episode #57 Alex Farrell-Davey and Jak Stone
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBOn this episode we discuss what it’s like being part of the LGBT community in New Zealand and in the music industry. We make no presumptions going in, instead we simply have an open and honest conversation with two individuals about their personal experiences. Alex Farrell-Davey is the singer/songwriter from upcoming band Alae and Jak Stone is the guitar player for Motorboat and previously Heathen Eyes. Neither Alex or Jak intend to represent any group of people and we certainly don’t clai...
56. Joe Walsh
March 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBJoe Walsh is the energetic frontman of Ekko Park and member of the Jordan Luck Band. Less than a week before this episode was recorded, Ekko Park finished recording their new album. Danny and Joe sat down on a Tuesday afternoon and discussed how the album was made and the events that inspired the bands new musical direction. They also discussed Joe’s childhood and family, what it was like growing up in a turbulent Northern Ireland, how he met Jordan Luck and eventually moved to New Zealand, ...
Episode #56 Joe Walsh
March 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBJoe Walsh is the energetic frontman of Ekko Park and member of the Jordan Luck Band. Less than a week before this episode was recorded, Ekko Park finished recording their new album. Danny and Joe sat down on a Tuesday afternoon and discussed how the album was made and the events that inspired the bands new musical direction. They also discussed Joe’s childhood and family, what it was like growing up in a turbulent Northern Ireland, how he met Jordan Luck and eventually moved to New Zealand...
Episode #55 Bobby & Danny Part 3
February 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBIt’s our first episode of 2018 and in keeping with tradition we’re kicking the year off by talking to each other! Our conversation winds like New Zealand’s roads, which happens to be one of the subjects we touch on. We also discuss the ‘Me Too’ movement, the day to day of our careers as musicians and the upcoming reunion of Bobby’s band Opshop. Get it in ya!Support the show
55. Bobby & Danny Part 3
February 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBIt’s our first episode of 2018 and in keeping with tradition we’re kicking the year off by talking to each other! Our conversation winds like New Zealand’s roads, which happens to be one of the subjects we touch on. We also discuss the ‘Me Too’ movement, the day to day of our careers as musicians and the upcoming reunion of Bobby’s band Opshop. Get it in ya! Support the show
Episode #54 Christmas Special 2017
December 18, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe’re wrapping up 2017 with out Christmas Special! In this episode we talk to Allister Meffan and Jayden Lee from Alae, Molly Rowlandson from Molly & The Chromatics and Brandon Dickert from Save Ferris who first appeared on Episode 7. We also listen to several clips from the year, including segments with Scotty Pearson (Elemeno P), Cherie Mathieson, UK Producers Dave Eringa & Guy Massey, Lucy Graves (Black Eyed Peas), Alex Leighton & Ryan Cooper (The Barefoot Bandits), Rachel LaFond, Tommy ...
54. Christmas Special 2017
December 18, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe’re wrapping up 2017 with out Christmas Special! In this episode we talk to Allister Meffan and Jayden Lee from Alae, Molly Rowlandson from Molly & The Chromatics and Brandon Dickert from Save Ferris who first appeared on Episode 7. We also listen to several clips from the year, including segments with Scotty Pearson (Elemeno P), Cherie Mathieson, UK Producers Dave Eringa & Guy Massey, Lucy Graves (Black Eyed Peas), Alex Leighton & Ryan Cooper (The Barefoot Bandits), Rachel LaFond, Tommy E...
Episode #53 Michelle Bakker
December 03, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBMichelle Bakker is a passionate and forward thinking music manager who has been working internationally for more than two decades and is proactively and vocally rethinking her approach to the music business. We talk extensively about her current band Dead Poet Society who she’s been working with for the last three years. She also talks about her time managing Greg Johnson, working with Prince and how Eddie Van Halen personally changed her career. In addition, we discuss Michelle’s life as a...
53. Michelle Bakker
December 03, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBMichelle Bakker is a passionate and forward thinking music manager who has been working internationally for more than two decades and is proactively and vocally rethinking her approach to the music business. We talk extensively about her current band Dead Poet Society who she’s been working with for the last three years. She also talks about her time managing Greg Johnson, working with Prince and how Eddie Van Halen personally changed her career. In addition, we discuss Michelle’s life as a ...
Episode #52 Paul Walsh
November 16, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBPaul WalshWe have a really interesting guest on todays episode. Paul Walsh works in private security and his clients have included Metallica, Slipknot and Just Bieber. He’s also worked for the Police and The Special Tactics Group all over the world. We talk about his time in Afghanistan and Tanzania, the psychology behind his work, the close call with Metallica in Mexico and much more. We’ve also included a previously unreleased conversation between Danny McCrum and Gavin Downie about guit...
52. Paul Walsh
November 16, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBPaul WalshWe have a really interesting guest on todays episode. Paul Walsh works in private security and his clients have included Metallica, Slipknot and Just Bieber. He’s also worked for the Police and The Special Tactics Group all over the world. We talk about his time in Afghanistan and Tanzania, the psychology behind his work, the close call with Metallica in Mexico and much more. We’ve also included a previously unreleased conversation between Danny McCrum and Gavin Downie about guitar...
Episode #51 Stephen Gallagher
November 02, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBStephen Gallagher is an award winning composer and music editor based in Wellington, New Zealand. His music is haunting and he’s one of these people that makes it look easy. Of course in reality his life as been one of dedication and hard work. In this episode we talk about the process of writing soundtracks, how Stephen’s career came to be, his work on The Hobbit, The Lovely Bones and Human Traces, his collaborations with Brian Eno, Peter Jackson and Ed Sheeran and how the international hi...
51. Stephen Gallagher
November 02, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBStephen Gallagher is an award winning composer and music editor based in Wellington, New Zealand. His music is haunting and he’s one of these people that makes it look easy. Of course in reality his life as been one of dedication and hard work. In this episode we talk about the process of writing soundtracks, how Stephen’s career came to be, his work on The Hobbit, The Lovely Bones and Human Traces, his collaborations with Brian Eno, Peter Jackson and Ed Sheeran and how the international hit...
50. Tommy Emmanuel
October 18, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBWe’re celebrating our 50th episode with guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel. Tommy is an Australian icon with an enthusiastic international audience. Everyone who sees him play, knows they’re witnessing something special. His music is a rare mix of feel, emotion and technical ability, all delivered with energy and personality. He is a profound musician and a great guy. Over the years Danny toured with Tommy four times and the experience had a profoundly positive impact on him. On this episode they ...
Episode #50 Tommy Emmanuel
October 18, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBWe’re celebrating our 50th episode with guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel. Tommy is an Australian icon with an enthusiastic international audience. Everyone who sees him play, knows they’re witnessing something special. His music is a rare mix of feel, emotion and technical ability, all delivered with energy and personality. He is a profound musician and a great guy. Over the years Danny toured with Tommy four times and the experience had a profoundly positive impact on him. On this episode they...
Episode #49 Rachel LaFond
October 04, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBRachel LaFond is a pianist and composer from Seattle, who recently moved to New Zealand. Rachel’s mother was a piano teacher so her relationship with the piano started when she was very young. When she was a teenager she studied music in Austria before returning to the US. Several years ago Rachel and her husband gave up their day jobs (that’s right folks!!) to travel the world. Their travels brought them to New Zealand where Rachel was suddenly inspired and compelled to write. They liked...