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Talkin’ Blues

420 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

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 [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

Mako

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Episodes

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 260 - Philip Sayce

April 15, 2021 18:21 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

A conversations with roots rock guitarist, singer and songwriter - Philip Sayce - https://philipsayce.com/  

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 259 - Fabrizio Grossi

April 08, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 168 MB

A conversation with Italian-American bass player, producer and record industry consultant - Fabrizio Grossi (Supersonic Blues Machine & Soul Garage Experience) - https://www.fabriziogrossi.com/   

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 258 - Ed Murphy

April 01, 2021 20:26 - 1 hour - 170 MB

A conversation with the former booking and production manager at the Notodden Blues Festival - Ed Murphy.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 257 - Big Harp George

March 25, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 129 MB

A conversation with San Francisco Bay Area blues singer, songwriter, and chromatic harmonica player - Big Harp George - https://www.bigharpgeorge.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 256 - Lowell "Banana" Levinger

March 19, 2021 00:14 - 1 hour - 142 MB

A conversation with multi-instrumentalist and the founding member of the Youngbloods, Lowell "Banana" Levinger (solo artist, Youngbloods, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) - http://www.lowelllevinger.com/  

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 255 - Curtis Salgado

March 11, 2021 23:49 - 1 hour - 132 MB

A conversation with Alligator recording artist - Curtis Salgado - about his new album, "Damage Control" - www.curtissalgado.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 254 - Chris Barber

March 09, 2021 21:10 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

From the Talkin' Blues archives - A conversation with the British trombonist, double bassist and trad jazz bandleader - Chris Barber - https://chrisbarber.net/    

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 253 - Gavin Hope

March 04, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 116 MB

A conversation with three-time Juno Award Nominee, both as a solo vocalist and also as a longtime Baritone member of the iconic Canadian a capella group, The Nylons - Gavin Hope.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 252 - Fred Mandel

February 25, 2021 20:58 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

A conversation with session musician, keyboard player, guitarist and songwriter - Fred Mandel (solo artist, Alice Cooper, Queen and Elton John)  - https://www.fredmandelmusic.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 251 - Mark Lalama

February 18, 2021 18:36 - 1 hour - 129 MB

A conversation with singer, songwriter, musician and producer - Mark Lalama (Mark Lalama Trio, Sister's Euclid, Dizzy and Fay) - www.marklalama.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 250 - Rik Emmett

February 11, 2021 19:57 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

A conversation with singer, songwriter, guitarist, educator and writer - Rik Emmett (solo artist, RESolution9, Triumph) - http://www.rikemmett.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 249 - John Capek

February 05, 2021 00:49 - 1 hour - 123 MB

A conversation with composer, songwriter, keyboard player, producer and arranger, John Capek - www.johncapek.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 248 - Anthony Geraci

January 28, 2021 19:14 - 58 minutes - 108 MB

A conversation with pianist, Hammond organist and composer, Anthony Geraci (solo artist, The Proven Ones, Sugar Ray Norcia and The Bluetones, Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters) - https://www.anthonygeraciblue.com/ 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 247 - Lisa Pankratz

January 22, 2021 00:11 - 1 hour - 119 MB

A conversation with American roots music drummer, Lisa Pankratz (Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones, Whitney Rose, Ronnie Dawson).

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 246 - Dione Taylor

January 14, 2021 22:38 - 44 minutes - 81 MB

A conversation with  blues, roots, gospel, soul and jazz singer/songwriter, Dione Taylor - https://dionetaylor.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 245 - Jimi Bott

January 07, 2021 18:47 - 1 hour - 173 MB

A conversation with producer, owner of  Roseleaf Recording Studio, Recording engineer, Blues Music Awards blues drummer of the year recipient and NW Cascade Blues Association inductee into the blues, hall of fame, Jimi Bott (The Proven Ones, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers)  -  http://www.jimibott.com www.roseleafrecording.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 244 - Mike Zito

December 31, 2020 20:35 - 1 hour - 201 MB

A conversation with  guitarist, singer, record producer, and songwriter - Mike Zito - www.mikezito.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 243 - Anton Fig

December 24, 2020 17:03 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

A conversation with South African drummer, Anton Fig (Late Show with David Letterman, Joe Bonamassa, and Ace Frehley to name a few) - http://www.antonfig.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 242 - Suzie Vinnick

December 17, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 131 MB

A conversation with roots and blues singer-songwriter, Suzie Vinnick - https://www.suzievinnick.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 241 - Jonathan Crow

December 10, 2020 20:02 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

A conversation with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's concertmaster and a violinist in the New Orford String Quartet, Jonathan Crow - https://www.tso.ca/performer/jonathan-crow

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 240 - Tony Coleman

December 03, 2020 18:48 - 1 hour - 131 MB

A conversation with drummer, producer and singer, Tony Coleman (who played with B.B. King for 25 years as well as Otis Clay, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Albert King and so many more) - https://tonytccoleman.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 239 - Tom Lavin

November 26, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 150 MB

A conversation with producer, musician and the leader of the Legendary Powder Blues, Tom Lavin - https://powderblues.net/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 238 - Nico Wayne Toussaint

November 19, 2020 19:42 - 1 hour - 131 MB

A conversation with French Blues harmonicist and singer - Nico Wayne Toussaint - https://www.nicowaynetoussaint.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 237 - Andrew McCandless

November 12, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 147 MB

A conversation with principal trumpet of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the trumpet faculty of the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music - Andrew McCandless - https://www.tso.ca/performer/andrew-mccandless

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 236 - Ben Mink

November 05, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 116 MB

A conversation with Canadian songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ben Mink (FM, k.d. lang, Rush, Heart) - http://www.benmink.com.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 235 - Derry Grehan

October 29, 2020 18:43 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MB

A conversation with Honeymoon Suite guitarist and songwriter - Derry Grehan - https://honeymoonsuiteband.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 234 - Rusty Zinn

October 22, 2020 21:17 - 1 hour - 165 MB

A conversation with American electric blues and reggae guitarist and singer-songwriter, Rusty Zinn - https://www.rustyreggae.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 233 - Dom Flemons

October 15, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 111 MB

A conversation with American old-time music, Piedmont blues, and neotraditional country multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Dom Flemons - https://theamericansongster.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 232 - Kim Wilson

October 08, 2020 17:08 - 1 hour - 116 MB

A conversation with singer, songwriter and harmonica player - Kim Wilson (solo artist, Fabulous Thunderbirds) - http://fabulousthunderbirds.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 231 - Jesse Cook

October 01, 2020 20:39 - 1 hour - 127 MB

A conversation with Global music guitarist, producer and director, Jesse Cook - http://www.jessecook.com.     

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 221 - Jesse Cook

October 01, 2020 20:39 - 1 hour - 127 MB

A conversation with Global music guitarist, producer and director, Jesse Cook - http://www.jessecook.com.     

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 230 - John Németh

September 24, 2020 18:55 - 1 hour - 134 MB

A conversation with American electric Blues and Soul harmonicist, singer and songwriter, John Németh - http://www.johnnemeth.com.   

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 229 - Dan MacDonald

September 17, 2020 20:18 - 1 hour - 124 MB

A conversation with Cape Breton Fiddler (and drummer) and educator, Dan MacDonald - https://www.danmacdonald.org/ 

Talkin' Blues Podcast episode 228 - David Wall

September 11, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 111 MB

A conversation with composer, lyricist, singer and vocal coach, David Wall (The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band, solo artist) - www.davidwall.ca.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 227 - Albert Castiglia

September 03, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 150 MB

A conversation with American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Albert Castiglia - http://albertcastiglia.net/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 226 - Marc Jordan

August 27, 2020 21:45 - 48 minutes - 88.2 MB

A conversation with singer-songwriter, record producer, session musician, and actor - Marc Jordan - https://www.marcjordan.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 225 - Terry Draper

August 21, 2020 02:34 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

A conversation with Terry Draper about his time with Klaatu and his solo career - https://www.terrydraper.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 224 - Jon Cleary

August 13, 2020 18:44 - 1 hour - 158 MB

A conversation with British-born American funk and R&B musician, Jon Cleary - http://www.joncleary.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 223 -Dawn Tyler Watson

August 06, 2020 17:18 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MB

A conversation with Juno Award Recipient, Singer/Song Writer, Blues Recording Artist - Dawn Tyler Watson - https://www.dawntylerwatson.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 222 - Kim Mitchell

July 30, 2020 17:04 - 1 hour - 110 MB

A conversation with Canadian rock guitarist, singer, songwriter - Kim Mitchell - http://kimmitchell.ca/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 221 - Jacob Petersen

July 23, 2020 16:41 - 2 hours - 269 MB

A conversation with Jacob Petersen - guitarist for the Steve Miller Band.

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 220 - Drew Jurecka

July 16, 2020 19:16 - 1 hour - 121 MB

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/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 219 - Alex Schultz

July 09, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 161 MB

A conversation with guitarist, Alex Schultz (William Clarke, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Lester Butler and Tad Robinson) - http://www.alexschultz.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 218 - Roberto Occhipinti

July 02, 2020 13:18 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

A conversation with award-winning bassist, composer and record producer - Robert Occhipinti - https://robertoocchipinti.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 217 - Reba Russell

June 25, 2020 18:58 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

A conversation with Memphis singer/songwriter and producer - Reba Russell - https://www.rebarussell.com/

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 216 - Mudcat Ward

June 19, 2020 02:52 - 1 hour - 147 MB

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).

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 216 - Mudcat Ward

June 19, 2020 02:52 - 1 hour - 147 MB

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).

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 215 - Dafnis Prieto

June 11, 2020 16:11 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MB

A conversation with Cuban-American drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator - Dafnis Prieto - https://dafnisonmusic.com

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 214 - Albert Cummings

June 04, 2020 21:31 - 1 hour - 125 MB

A conversation with blues guitarist, singer/songwriter - Albert Cummings - http://albertcummings.com 

Talkin' Blues podcast episode 213 - Charles Driebe

May 28, 2020 18:10 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

A conversation with the founder and CEO of Blind Ambition Management, Ltd. - Charles Driebe - http://www.blindambitionmgt.com.