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The Adventures of PipemanPipemanRadio Interviews Singer-Songwriter Steve Postell About New AlbumIt’s WTF Wednesday on Season 19, Episode 37 of The Adventures of Pipeman. Tune in at 1PM ET on 4/9/25 for the live show on W4CY Radio at www.w4cy.com. Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/supportSteve Postell, new album March 14, 2025, via Quarto Valley Records, ‘Walking Through These Blues’. The following day, a record release party will be held at McCabe’s in Santa Monica, with an all-star band backing him up, and a springtime tour to follow with OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY).
2025-03-2924 min
The Mike Gormley ShowIain Matthews & Steve PostellTHE MIKE GORMLEY SHOW, Featuring Iain Matthews & Steve Postell Iain Matthews is a musician and singer-songwriter. He was an original member of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention from 1967 to 1969 before leaving to form his band, Matthews Southern Comfort, which had a UK number one in 1970 with their cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock". In 1979, his recording of Terence Boylan's "Shake It" reached No. 13 on the US charts. Iain Matthews has been featured on over 100 albums in a career spanning over fifty years.Steve is guitarist/producer/singer for The Immediate Family (w...
2025-03-071h 01
Word In Your EarFilm-maker Denny Tedesco on dad’s old band The Wrecking Crew and new doc “Immediate Family”We’re long-time admirers of Denny Tedesco’s “Wrecking Crew” doc which celebrated the studio musicians of 60s Hollywood, the unseen hands who can be heard on all those Beach Boys and Spector hits. Now he’s done something similar with the musicians who were so much part of the success of James Taylor, Carole King and Warren Zevon in the next decade in “The Immediate Family”. We’re delighted to have been able to organise a screening of the film at The Art House in Crouch End after which he spoke to David Hepworth about what it was like to grow up...
2025-03-0624 minWord In Your EarFilm-maker Denny Tedesco on dad’s old band The Wrecking Crew and new doc “Immediate Family”We’re long-time admirers of Denny Tedesco’s “Wrecking Crew” doc which celebrated the studio musicians of 60s Hollywood, the unseen hands who can be heard on all those Beach Boys and Spector hits. Now he’s done something similar with the musicians who were so much part of the success of James Taylor, Carole King and Warren Zevon in the next decade in “The Immediate Family”. We’re delighted to have been able to organise a screening of the film at The Art House in Crouch End after which he spoke to David Hepworth about what it was like to grow up...
2025-03-0624 minWord In Your EarFilm-maker Denny Tedesco on dad’s old band The Wrecking Crew and new doc “Immediate Family”We’re long-time admirers of Denny Tedesco’s “Wrecking Crew” doc which celebrated the studio musicians of 60s Hollywood, the unseen hands who can be heard on all those Beach Boys and Spector hits. Now he’s done something similar with the musicians who were so much part of the success of James Taylor, Carole King and Warren Zevon in the next decade in “The Immediate Family”. We’re delighted to have been able to organise a screening of the film at The Art House in Crouch End after which he spoke to David Hepworth about what it was like to grow up...
2025-03-0624 min
takin' a walkClassic Replay-The Top Five Most Downloaded Episodes of 2024-Russ KunkelHappy Holidays from the "Takin ' A Walk" podcast as we countdown the top five most downloaded episodes of 2024 with one of the greatest drummers of our generation, Russell Kunkel. He has worked with a who's who of the biggest names in music history and he is also part of the band Immediate Family. Thanks for supporting our podcast.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-12-2535 min
takin' a walkClassic Replay with the amazing drummer Russ KunkelJoin @thebuzzknight for this classic podcast interview with drummer Russell Kunkel. A true legend in the music business, his influence is far reaching from his work with an amazing list of artists. They include Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and many, many more. He is also part of the band The Immediate Family and is featured prominently in the documentary. If you have questions or comments, write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com Connect with Buzz on Twitter @TheBuzzKnight and Instagram @takinawalkpodcast. Like this show? Share with your friends and leave u...
2024-10-0731 min
The (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Denny Tedesco Gets Into The Immediate FamilyWhat does music documentarian Denny Tedesco do for an encore, after beautifully capturing the family of musicians known as The Wrecking Crew? How about find another family? That’s exactly what Denny did, with his latest film, entitled Immediate Family. You may not know the Immediate Family, or the names Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, or Steve Postell, but you know the music. This band of brothers has helped create the iconic music of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Phil Collins, and Don Henley, just to name a few. Denny's film helps illuminate what makes these...
2024-10-0456 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#38 - Deep DiscographiesIn episode #38 of LLR, we explore and celebrate the deep discographies of some of our favorite artists. We’ll revisit surprisingly solid solo efforts, sensational side projects, and often overlooked, audacious LP releases from way-back-when, which gave listeners a taste of the sonic greatness to come. Plug your noses and blow it out your ears, Podcast America…we’re about to dive deep!Sonic contributors to episode thirty-eight of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include: Derrick Harriott, Brothers Johnson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Townes Van Zandt, James Todd Smith, George Gershwin & Michael Sweeney, Johnny Marr, The Smiths, Thin Lizzy, Ace Frehly, M. Ward...
2024-07-081h 02
VRP Rocks - Classic Rock InterviewsRuss Kunkel - My 5 Favourite...Step into the world of music history with renowned drummer Russ Kunkel as he unveils the captivating stories behind his top five favorite records. Experience the behind-the-scenes magic of influential albums that have left an indelible mark on the music industry. From studio collaborations with legendary artists to the creation of timeless classics, Russ shares exclusive insights into the making of platinum-certified, Grammy-honored masterpieces. Discover the artistry and the profound impact of these albums as Russ takes you on a journey through the transformative era of music. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the untold tales and unparalleled...
2024-07-0131 min
The Record PlayerBonus Track: Leland Sklar and Denny Tedesco (The Immediate Family documentary)Send us a textOur latest Bonus Track features a great conversation with the legendary Leland Sklar and director Denny Tedesco regarding his film, The Immediate Family. That's right, someone finally made a movie about Lee Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Russ Kunkel. If you're a liner notes nerd, you know those names!Here's one example:Jackson Browne's Running on Empty album was one where the music fans got to be part of the process. Because it was recorded live on stage in concert -- and at other points along the touring...
2024-06-291h 03
takin' a walkRuss Kunkel-Drummer-Songwriter-Producer-An American ClassicJoin your host @The BuzzKnight with musician Russ Kunkel. Russ Kunkel is an American drummer known for his work with many popular artists including Bill Withers, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Joe Walsh, Neil Young, James Taylor, Carole King, Lyle Lovett, Stevie Nicks and tons more. He also is part of the band Immediate Family and is featured prominently in the new documentary about the band. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, share them at buzz@buzzknightmedia.com. Connect with Buzz on Twitter @TheBuzzKnight and Instagram @takinawalkpodcast. ...
2024-06-2531 min
License to Chill: The Margaritaville PodcastStumbling Into Magic with Russ KunkelThis week, Ryan and Patrick speak to legendary drummer and producer, Russ Kunkel about his incredible career working withBill Withers,Jackson Browne,Joni Mitchell,Jimmy Buffett,Harry Chapin,Rita Coolidge,Neil Diamond,Bob Dylan,Cass Elliot,Dan Fogelberg,Glenn Frey,Art Garfunkel,Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,Carole King,Lyle Lovett
2024-06-1031 min
Southern AmericanaDenny TedescoLos Angeles-based Denny Tedesco is an award-winning documentary producer and director. His credits include The Wrecking Crew, which showcases his father, Tommy Tedesco, and the LA session players such as Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Carol Kaye, Hal Blaine and many others who recorded thousands of hit records and soundtracks from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Denny's most recent project, Immediate Family (available on Amazon), features the session musicians (Waddy Watchel, Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Powell) who played for James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks, and Linda Ronstadt, among others. Both of these...
2024-04-231h 18
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonRick Vito Live On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonRick Vito Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson
What a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon. Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, and producer, Rick Vito, probably best known as a member of Fleetwood Mac, was a sunny delight, hisself. Coming to us Live from Franklin TN, following the release of his recently dropped latest album, Cadillac Man, we wiled away the hour talking his tastes… The Stones, Duane Eddy, BB King, his passions, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Green, his custom guitars, and his history… a 41-year marriage, two great kids, starting out with Delaney and Bonnie and Eric Clapton, what a stor...
2024-04-1155 min
'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic, Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIRBeneath the Bassline: The LELAND SKLAR StoryLeland Sklar has been a prominent figure among Hollywood session bassists dating back to the 1970s and ever since. Born in 1947 in Milwaukee, Lee has more than 2000 albums to his credit (and still counting), and is considered to be one of the "A" players in the highly selective L.A. rock music community where the competition for recording dates is fierce, and where only the strongest survive.
His very recognisable bass playing style has been heard on hits by Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Hall & Oates, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins, Keith Richards and Reba McEntire to...
2024-04-1152 min
Inside MusiCastSteve PostellOn our 299th episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a prominent member of The Immediate Family, Steve Postell. Steve grew-up in New York City and studied classical guitar, which afforded him the opportunity to take on a variety of musical experiences from performing on Broadway, to writing jingles for advertising, scores for film and documentaries, played in bands and hired as a studio musician, produced, arranged, written songs…he’s done it all. Now, he’s a member of The Immediate Family, with legendary bandmates Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, and Elliot Easton. The band has been on t...
2024-04-0956 min
HeartilyCarole King-So Far Away 3:31:24 4.48 PMIntro by: Gail NoblesPhoto: John Mathew SmithUsage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 “So Far Away” is a song written by Carole King, which appeared on her 1971 album Tapestry. The recording features James Taylor on acoustic guitar. In addition to Taylor, and King on piano, instruments include Russ Kunkel on drums, Charles Larkey on bass guitar and Curtis Amy on flute. The lyrics express longing for a lover who is far away. When I listen to the song, it makes me feel the meaning of distance and sadness. The music...
2024-03-3101 min
Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRemembering David Crosby with James Raymond & Steve Postell Steve Postell is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer and producer. Trained at The Mannes College Of Music in New York City, Steve Postell has had a successful, prolific career which spans his days playing with Pure Prairie League, performing on Broadway in shows such as “Evita” and “The Man Of LaMancha,” co-writing the score for the off-Broadway rock musical "Fallen Angel" (starring Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover), touring with Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Princess Lea in "Aladdin") as her musical director, and fronting the popular New York City bands, “Chain o' Fools” and “Little Blue”. Steve has written...
2024-03-291h 03
LEGENDS: A Podcast by All Day VinylInterview: Legendary Session Musician Waddy Wachtel Talks Immediate Family, Working with Warren Zevon, Steve Nicks and Keith RichardsIn this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson speaks with one of the most recorded session musicians of all time - Waddy Wachtel.
Wachtel has created, collaborated, and contributed to some of the most iconic songs in history as a long time collaborator Stevie Nicks (touring with her for over 40 years and playing the legendary riff on "Edge of Seventeen"), Warren Zevon (producing three albums for Warren and co-writing "Warewolves of London"), James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and most recently the Immediate Family (featuring other legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Ku...
2024-03-2135 min
Media Path PodcastRock Legends & Immediate Family with Denny Tedesco, Waddy Wachtel & Leland SklarDirector Denny Tedesco has followed up his smash hit documentary, The Wrecking Crew with an enlightening look at the next generation of session musicians who worked closely with 70s’ singer/songwriters in creating the soundtrack which continues to enrich and lift our lives. They are Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postell. The band and the film are called Immediate Family.Denny joins us, along with Waddy and Leland to get into the making of the film and their incredible journey through the history of rock, pop, folk, jazz, country and...
2024-03-211h 24
The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers"The First Record I Ever Bought" Volume 2It's the return of The First Record I Ever Bought, and this time we look back at the past year to bring you the first physical media purchase stories from Corinne Bailey Rae, The Replacements' Tommy Stinson, Allison Russell, Lloyd Cole, Kristin Hersh, Stewart Copeland of The Police, Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison, Dominique Durand & Andy Chase from Ivy, The Immediate Family members Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wacthel & Steve Postell with documentarian Denny Tedesco, Bauhaus/Love And Rockets founding member David J, and Dave Wakeling from The English Beat / General Public. For all the exciting n...
2024-02-2842 min
Sittin' in with the CATCAT Episode 168 - Russ Kunkel (The Immediate Family)Russ Kunkel is one of the most sought after drummers in the world. A renowned session player, he has recorded or performed for the likes of Jimmy Buffett, CS&N, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, Dan Fogelberg and many more superstars in the music industry. He's produced nearly two dozen albums, too! He started to make a name for himself at L.A.'s Whiskey a Go Go, in the late 1960's. Multi award-winning program director Ray White hung out with Russ in Charlottesville, VA during the Virginia Film Festival to preview the movie (Immediate Family) and talk about his new...
2024-02-1029 min
MODERN MUSICOLOGY#103 - Immediate Family DocumentaryAs soon as we saw the trailer for the Immediate Family documentary last year, we knew we wanted to review it on our show! The film covers the extraordinary careers of Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, and Waddy Wachtel, and the amazing music they've made over the years. They've been session players and band members for just about every artist on the planet, including James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Dan Fogelberg, Carly Simon, Toto, Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Iggy Pop, Warren Zevon, Keith Richards, Don Henley, and literally hundreds of other...
2024-02-0546 min
See HearInterview with Denny Tedesco, director of Immediate Family and The Wrecking CrewBack at episode 110 of See Hear, Tim, Kerry and I had a round table discussion (Broadway Danny Rose style) about Denny Tedesco's 2015 documentary, The Wrecking Crew. That film was about the session musicians of the 1960s LA scene that made the “name” performers sound great. These session musicians were not known by name outside of that community until their achievements were lauded decades later. What happens in the 1970s when the next generation of LA musicians want to have the ability to play with lot of different artists AND have the joy of being part of a BAND rather than...
2024-01-241h 31
Mulligan StewDouble Feature: Russ Kunkel (The Immediate Family) And The 2024 Critics Choice Awards Round TableLet the names tell the story – With Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar and drummer, producer, and writer Russ Kunkel created and played music history. Historic albums by Carole King, Jackson Brown, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Steven Stills, Neil Young, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Jimmy Buffet, JJ Cale, Ringo, Lyle Lovett, George Harrison, Dolly, Linda and Emmylou The Trio album, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Tracey Chapman, Joe Walsh, BB King, Steve Winwood. On and On and ON. ...
2024-01-141h 14
The Morning Information Center On-DemandIMMEDIATE FAMILY WITH LELAND SKLAR AND DENNY TEDESCO 1-10-2024IMMEDIATE FAMILY, a new musical documentary, tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Waddy Wachtel through the 1970's and onward, chronicling their illustrious partnerships and their formidable record of hit-making. Legendary session musician Leland Sklar and Director Denny Tedesco joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the documentary streaming now.
2024-01-1006 min
KUCI: Film SchoolImmediate Family / Film School Radio interview with Director Denny TedescoFilmmaker Denny Tedesco’s follow up to his excellent documentary WRECKING CREW is the equally entertaining, IMMEDIATE FAMILY. The film tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary studio musicians through the 1970s and onward, chronicling their illustrious partnerships and their formidable record of hit-making. While The Wrecking Crew followed the first wave of studio musicians in the 60s, IMMEDIATE FAMILY reveals the machinery behind the booming era of the singer-songwriter, when the talents of these four musicians were in furious demand. Known for their long, illustrious careers backing up such Hall-of-Fame artists such as James Taylor, Keith Ri...
2024-01-0715 minThe Record Store Day Podcast with Paul MyersLegendary L.A. session group, The Immediate Family.Happy New Year from The Record Store Day Podcast. We ring in 2024 with a 40-minute special episode featuring legendary Southern California session players, Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Steve Postell, also known as The Immediate Family, which just happens to be the title of a new documentary by Denny Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew). And through the sporadically shaky miracle of Zoom, we had all six of these guys converge to talk about their collective brotherhood, the great artists they've worked with, the new documentary, and their own upcoming album, Skin In The G...
2024-01-0238 min
Journey to the Stage with Bryan FrazierEp. 54: Denny Tedesco- Director of ”The Wrecking Crew” and the NEW film, ”Immediate Family.”In 2008 Denny Tedesco took the world of music storytelling by storm with the release of the multi-award winning film, "The Wrecking Crew." That hit film told the story of a group of elite studio musicians in Los Angeles that played on countless smash hit songs and albums for every huge artist you can name. As the son of Tommy Tedesco, who is the most recorded session player in history and was part of The Wrecking Crew, Denny had a birds eye view into that world, which helped him tell that story.
Denny is back with a brand...
2023-12-1836 min
The Rock Podcast with Denny SomachThe Immediate FamilyThey’re more than just three of the best rock musicians in the business. When Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtel get together with Denny, you feel the connection that has kept them together all these years, even though they’ve also had separate careers with amazing stories. Among others, you’ll hear Waddy on working with Warren Zevon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-1539 min
Sittin' in with the CATCAT Episode 164 - Denny Tedesco (director of music documentaries)Denny Tedesco is director of the films The Wrecking Crew and the brand new release Immediate Family. Both of these documentary films are about world-class musicians that you'll find on hundreds of albums and thousands of songs by artists who are in numerous Hall of Fame's and won hundreds of Grammy awards. Played in film festivals around the United States, Immediate Family has garnered well over a dozen awards and is released to theaters everywhere on December 15, 2023. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Denny at the Virginia Film Festival in October of 2023 before the viewing of thi...
2023-12-1329 min
Making Media NowDenny Tedesco, ”Immediate Family,” and the Songs You Know By HeartHost Michael Azevedo is joined by director Denny Tedesco to talk about his enthralling music documentary "Immediate Family," which is a follow-up to his acclaimed 2008 documentary “The Wrecking Crew.”
That earlier film followed the first wave of studio musicians in the 1960s, including Denny’s father, guitar virtuoso Tommy Tedesco. “Immediate Family” takes up the story where “The Wrecking Crew” ended, taking a deep dive through some of the most famous and influential session musicians from the 1970s.
To that end, the new documentary includes commentary from the likes of Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, David...
2023-12-1136 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Denny Tedesco - Director Of "Immediate Family", A New Documentary About 4 Of The Greatest Session Musicians Of The '70s Singer-Songwriter Era - Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar And Waddy Wachtel!Denny Tedesco is the Director of “Immediate Family”, a new documentary about four of the greatest session musicians of the 1970s Singer-Songwriter era - Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel. They performed live and on record with Carole King, James Taylor, Jackson Browne and so many more. Denny previously appeared on the podcast to discuss his first documentary called “The Wrecking Crew”, about the studio musicians who created the soundtrack of the 1960s and beyond.My featured song is “It Is A Miracle To Me” from the East Side Sessions album by my band Project Gran...
2023-12-1131 min
Rock & Roll NightmaresDenny Tedesco: Director of the Music Documentary, Immediate FamilyStaci talks with The Wrecking Crew director Denny Tedesco about his much-anticipated music doc, Immediate Family—the “immediate family” of the film are seasoned session musicians Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel and Danny Kortchmar. The film highlights their essential work on some of the biggest hits by James Taylor, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, and Phil Collins, to name just a few. Denny gives the scoop on how he got the bulk of the film done during the Covid-19 lockdown, as well as his interview process.
2023-12-0817 min
Westdoc OnlineDENNY TEDESCO – Immediate Family Director Denny Tedesco's father was one of the musicians in The Wrecking crew and he grew up surrounded by some of the superstars featured in the film. Following in the footsteps of 1960’s session icons in The Wrecking Crew, musicians Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtel backed iconic singer-songwriters of the 70s, 80s, and beyond, creating some of the most recognizable tunes in rock music.
Included is music and commentary from superstars like Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards, Don Henley, David Crosby, Jackson Browne and Phil Collins, “Immediate Family” is a backsta...
2023-09-2038 min
The (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?The Immediate Family Are FamilyOur previous episode with Denny Tedesco discussing The Immediate Family documentary gives us a great opportunity to revisit our talk from October 2020 with Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell. If those names are not familiar, just know that they are the musicians that play with Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Keith Richards, and Carole King, to name just a few. The Immediate Family not only have their debut self-titled album out now but the documentary will soon be released at the end of 2023. Learn more a...
2023-08-2551 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonDanny Kortchmar Live On Game Changers With Vicki Abelsontaken years to get Danny Kortchmar alone in the Game Changers guest seat, having paid us a couple of previous visits with his Immediate Family brothers. This Danny is kinder, gentler, and oh, so fun. He’s been leaning more and more in this direction to my view since falling in love with Lisa Roy, even after surviving the devastating loss of her life. She was the love of his, and it appears she did him a world of lasting good. Danny will be the first to admit he can be serious and… cranky. No sign of that guy this even...
2023-08-171h 13
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonCj Vanston Live On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonCJ Vanston Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
I could have laughed all night and still have laughed some more! What fun! Composer, producer, songwriter, keyboardist, CJ Vanston––great bit on his name to start, had me laughing to tears story upon story. Oh boy, I needed the eggs.
From his musical beginnings, locked in and listening to his dad’s cool jazz band through the floorboards, burning an oven full of their pot at age 4, the tales kept coming, one topping the next… convincing a young Richard Marx to keep and record what would become his biggest hit, when all...
2023-06-291h 14Talk and Rock Radio PodcastDenny Tedesco - Film Maker ExtraordinaireDenny Tedesco has begun on the feature film documentary Immediate Family, director Denny Tedesco’s follow-up to his award-winning music documentary The Wrecking Crew, which chronicled the most iconic session musicians of the 60s, playing with virtually every major American artist of the era including The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Sonny & Cher and others. Immediate Family picks up where The Wrecking Crew left off, with Tedesco turning the lens toward another group of recording studio pros who first came to prominence in the early 1970s and still work constantly to this day: Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ K...
2023-02-091h 07Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Inimitable Steve PostellSteve Postell is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer and producer. Things are rocking in Los Angeles. KATONAH STUDIOS in Marina Del Rey continues to stay busy as we have our own little version of Muscle Shoals, with a great community of players contributing to the productions. Steve was the composer for the documentary “Dying to Know,” about Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, narrated by Robert Redford. Steve contributed guitar to David Crosby’s last solo album, Sky Trails, and has co-written a song for his newly released record, “For Free”. Steve’s new CD, “Walking Through These Blues”, was re...
2023-01-261h 11
Sittin' in with the CATCAT Episode 143 - Waddy Wachtel (The Immediate Family)Waddy Wachtel is recognized as one of the "go-to" guitarists in the rock world. He's also an elite composer and record producer. You'll find his work showcased on many albums by Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Jackson Browne and Warren Zevon - just to name a few. In 2020, he co-founded a unique group of iconic musicians who have played together for decades but never had their own band, until The Immediate Family. Waddy shares his insights with multi-award winning program director Ray White on his start as a professional musician, and how he and his buddies - Danny Kort...
2023-01-0533 min
Pod Gave Rock'N Roll To YouFun Size/Lawyers, Guns, and MoneyTwitter: @podgaverockInsta: @podgaverockSpecial Guest Host: Nick WaetjenWarren Zevon “Lawyers, Guns, and Money” from the 1978 album "Excitable Boy" released on Asylum. Written by Warren Zevon and produced by Jackson Browne and Waddy Wachtel.Personel:Warren Zevon lead, harmony and backing vocals, piano, organ, synthesizerJorge Calderon - harmony and backing vocals (Buckingham/Nicks)Danny Kortchmar - guitar, percussionRuss Kunkel - drumsJackson Browne - guitar, harmony and backing vocalsKenny Edwards - bass guitarThe Gentlemen Boys (Jackson Browne, Jorge Calderón, Kenny Edwards, J. D. Souther and Waddy Wachtel) – backing and harmony v...
2022-09-0206 minPod Gave Rock'N Roll To YouLawyers, Guns and Money/Dock RockTwitter: @podgaverockInsta: @podgaverockSpecial Guest Host: Nick WaetjenWarren Zevon “Lawyers, Guns, and Money” from the 1978 album "Excitable Boy" released on Asylum. Written by Warren Zevon and produced by Jackson Browne and Waddy Wachtel.Personel:Warren Zevon lead, harmony and backing vocals, piano, organ, synthesizerJorge Calderon - harmony and backing vocals (Buckingham/Nicks)Danny Kortchmar - guitar, percussionRuss Kunkel - drumsJackson Browne - guitar, harmony and backing vocalsKenny Edwards - bass guitarThe Gentlemen Boys (Jackson Browne, Jorge Calderón, Kenny Edwards, J. D. Souther and Waddy Wachtel) – backing and harmony v...
2022-08-3051 min
Performance AnxietyThe Immediate FamilyTwo legends join the podcast for this episode. Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postell hop on to talk about what got them into music in the first place. Steve defines what a musical director does. Danny discusses his Spinal Tap connection and working with Carol King. And while Danny was producing albums with Neil Young and others, Steve was touring Man of La Mancha with Bonnie Raitt’s dad, John.They had very different paths with their careers, but they converged to form The Immediate Family; a cover band that plays all original material. Danny and Steve, along with Waddy Wa...
2022-08-2533 min
My Rock MomentDanny Kortchmar on his work with Carole King, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, The Immediate Family and moreMy Rock Moment sits down with the legendary Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar. Originally from New York, Danny moved to LA in the 60s, settled in Laurel Canyon and made his mark in the LA music scene. Even if you aren't familiar with his name, chances are his work has had a prominent place in your rock playlists.Danny Kortchmar’s credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among many others. As a songwriter, Kortchmar has both written alone or collaborated with nu...
2022-06-0952 min
We Don't Believe in BeatlesOld WaveThis week, Jess loses his mind over Ringo's collaboration with the Eagles' Joe Walsh - an album that misrepresents itself with its cover art and divides opinions among our hosts, despite the addition of the brilliant Russ Kunkel.
But before the breakdown, it's a new year and so we discuss the best albums of 1983 and the birth of Pantera & Metallica. Plus we talk about the best gigs we've ever been to and treat you listeners to a live tea break. Jack then serenades us with Hopeless.
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2022-05-161h 41
What the Riff Next Gen1977 - December: Jackson Browne “Running On Empty”Running on Empty was the fifth album by Jackson Browne. The album revolves around the theme of life on the road, and it is a live album, but with a couple of twists. First, none of these tracks had previously appeared on a Jackson Browne studio album. Second, while some of the songs were recorded on stage during concerts, others were recorded backstage, or in hotel rooms, or on the tour bus. This gives the album more of a concept feel than would be present for a typical "live" album.
Browne got his start as a songwriter as a...
2022-04-2541 min
Notes From An ArtistA Conversation with Songstress Kate Taylor and Bassist Leland Sklar (James Taylor)Send us a text“It takes three bass players to add up to one singer!” Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with singer-songwriter Kate Taylor and her esteemed bassist Leland Sklar. Kate’s new album, aptly titled WHY WAIT! features many of the same players from her iconic 1971 bow SISTER KATE, including producer Peter Asher, drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and bassist, humorist, video star Sklar.The Kate Taylor and Leland Sklar Playlist
2022-02-2244 min
Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & HistoryEp. 34: The Immediate Family - Music Buzzz PodcastABOUT THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY:If you're fan of Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Keith Richards and Carole King then you are familiar this incredible band by virtue of the classic songs they are a part of. The Immediate Family is a super, supergroup featuring Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell. After playing for decades for others they united as The Immediate Family.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segm...
2022-02-1841 min
IntrometendoArchives Volume 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971) - Joni Mitchell - CríticaQuando o baterista Russ Kunkel tinha apenas 21 anos, Joni Mitchell chegou em seu apartamento na garagem em Laurel Canyon para tocar algumas músicas novas sozinho. Era o verão de 1970, e Mitchell lentamente estava à deriva em direção ao estrelato real com a força de três álbuns e interpretações de sucesso de suas canções por nomes como Judy Collins e Tom Rush . Kunkel, por sua vez, já havia tocado com Bob Dylan , BB King e o novo namorado de Mitchell, James Taylor .
Archives Volume 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971) - Joni Mitchell...
2022-01-0810 min
Slang of Ages PodcastJackson Browne - Lawyers In LoveOn this very special episode of the slang of ages podcast we discuss Jackson Browne's Lawyers In Love. Browne moves into his downtown L.A. studio and, with the help of a stellar band, including Russ Kunkel, Bob Glaub, and slide guitar master Rick Vito, produces the most controversial and hardest rocking music of his long and successful career.
2022-01-0840 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonRuss Kunkel On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonWhat a gift to be able to look iconic drummer Russell Kunkel in the virtual eye and say, thank you. A lifetime fan, I’ve seen and heard Russ play more times than I can begin to count. His beat literally weaves through the musical Tapestry of my life (see what I did there). Add to that, a sweet, gentlemanly, romantic soul, he's all that and a bag of sticks.
We started with The Immediate Family and came back around, full circle.
I honored the time promised (it's Russ's last night with his beautiful bride for a spell, so we ke...
2021-11-1158 minPod Gave Rock'N Roll To YouFun Size/Doctor My EyesTwitter: @podgaverockInsta: @podgaverockJackson Browne's 1972 “Doctor My Eyes” from the album "Jackson Browne" released on Asylum. Written by Jackson Browne and produced by Jackson Browne and Richard Sanford Orshoff.Personel:Jackson Browne – acoustic guitar, piano, vocalsDavid Campbell - violaDavid Crosby - harmony vocalsJesse Ed Davis electric guitarGraham Nash - harmony vocalsLeland Sklar - bass guitarRuss Kunkel drums, congasJimmie Fadden – harmonicaJim Gordon - organCover:Performed by Josh Bond and Neal MarshIntro Music:"Shithouse" 2010 release from "A Collection of Songs for the Kings". Written by Josh...
2021-10-0807 minPod Gave Rock'N Roll To YouDoctor My Eyes/Going BongosTwitter: @podgaverockInsta: @podgaverockJackson Browne's 1972 “Doctor My Eyes” from the album "Jackson Browne" released on Asylum. Written by Jackson Browne and produced by Jackson Browne and Richard Sanford Orshoff.Personel:Jackson Browne – acoustic guitar, piano, vocalsDavid Campbell - violaDavid Crosby - harmony vocalsJesse Ed Davis electric guitarGraham Nash - harmony vocalsLeland Sklar - bass guitarRuss Kunkel drums, congasJimmie Fadden – harmonicaJim Gordon - organCover:Performed by Josh Bond and Neal MarshIntro Music:"Shithouse" 2010 release from "A Collection of Songs for the Kings". Written by Josh...
2021-10-0545 min
The Drum ShuffleThe Drum Shuffle - Episode 137 - Russ KunkelRuss Kunkel has a legendary list of albums that contain his drumming. It is simply mind-boggling and too vast to list here, but some artist highlights include Warren Zevon, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Bill Withers...The list goes on and on and on. Russ has been playing and recording with Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, and Waddy Wachtel, for many years on some of these records. That core group along with Steve Postell have recently released a self-titled album, The Immediate Family, which is simply incredible. On episode 137, Jamie and Russ talk about his legendary career and this...
2021-10-0152 min
The Spirit of Radio PodcastThe Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 012The Immediate Family is a group of iconic musicians who have played together for decades but never as their own band. Until now. Guitarist Danny Kortchmar, guitarist Waddy Wachtel, drummer Russ Kunkel, bassist Leland Sklar, and guitarist Steve Postell have played with such legendary artists as Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Warren Zevon, The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Stevie Nicks. Their collective credits are endless.
Guitarists, Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel sit down for a chat with Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita to discuss the origin of The Immediate Family, their history of playing together, writing hit songs...
2021-09-1636 min
The Paul Leslie Hour#601 - Kate Taylor#601 - Kate Taylor
Kate Taylor is a Special Guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!
This lady is more than special. A lot of you are fans and many more will be joining the ranks. In 1971, Kate Taylor released her debut record: "Sister Kate," with producer Peter Asher.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of her acclaimed debut album, she reunited with Peter Asher to record "Why Wait!" Many of the world-class musicians who played on the first album are back, including Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Leland Sklar (all past guests on the show).
2021-08-0936 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonSteve Postell Live On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonIt's been a long ride with singer/songwriter/producer, Steve Postell. We go back to Bleecker Street in the heady daze of the New York club scene. I was booking the Rock 'N Roll Café and Steve was fresh outta Pure Prairie League. I was RockStar struck. I booked him that day and have continued to for the past 30 + years wherever I went and whatever I did. When I had my book launch at The Federal it was Steve I went to. He put together the most kick-ass jam band, as he always does. Steve has the distinction of being t...
2021-06-171h 57
The Career MusicianRuss Kunkel | The Immediate FamilyRussell Kunkel is an American drummer and producer who has worked as a session musician with many popular artists, including Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Chapin, Rita Coolidge, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Dan Fogelberg, Glenn Frey, Art Garfunkel, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Carole King, Lyle Lovett, Reba McEntire, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger, Carly Simon, Stephen Stills, James Taylor, Joe Walsh, Steve Winwood, Neil Young, and Warren Zevon. He was the studio and touring drummer for Crosby & Nash in the 1970s, and has played on all four of their studio albums.@thecareermusician
2021-04-2052 min
Sound Opinions#799 Carole King's Tapestry on its 50th AnniversaryIn 1971, Carole King released her masterpiece, Tapestry. 50 years later, the music feels more brilliant, moving and comforting than ever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Tapestry and talk to lyricist Toni Stern, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and drummer Russ Kunkel about their involvement on the legendary record. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Carole Kin...
2021-03-1950 min
Keith's Music BoxEpisode 35: The Immediate FamilyDanny Kortchmar. Waddy Wachtel. Leland Sklar. Steve Postell. Russ Kunkel. They’re five of the busiest musicans in the world, and their band, The Immediate Family, plays rock the way it was meant to be played: with skill, passion and amps cranked way up. Stream KMB episode #35 today to hear my exclusive conversation with the guys, as well as some of their best-known songs.
2021-02-121h 24
Music for the Quarantined SoulSeason 2 - Episode 10 - Shauna & Russ' Quarantine 10This episode the guys speak to an old high school classmate of Cam's who just happens to be married to Russ Kunkel, legendary LA based session drummer. His discography is extensive and includes Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Carole King and many more. Both Shauna and Russ offer up their own Quarantine 5, and oddly enough some of Shauna's are ones that Russ played on. She swears that has nothing to do with it! Russ also offers some behind the scenes info on Jackson Browne's album Running on Empty on which he plays. This episode is not to be missed!
2020-12-291h 06
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonWaddy Wachtel On Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 3We went back in for more. Had such a spectacular time with iconic dynamo, Waddy Wachtel, Zoom couldn't handle the energy and booted us off... we came back and had Waddy two times, and it wasn't enough. As promised, here he's back for Part 3... stories, stories, more stories, with this artist whose music's scored our lives.
From a career which has spanned decades, tonight we focused on Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, and the X-Pensive Winos, check out this killer video of their Eileen, https://bit.ly/3gVYE6s – I've watched it about dozen times si...
2020-12-171h 11
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonWaddy Wachtel On Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 2Waddy Wachtel, part Deux. Zoom kicked us off, but they couldn't keep us off. Waddy picked up where we left off... being managed by Bud Cowsill... deals falling away... getting unmanaged by Bud Cowsill... from bands to sessions... Warren Zevon, The Everly Brothers, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, meeting Lee Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Danny Korthcmar, game-changing for all of them. Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards... to The Immediate Family... where we barely skimmed the surface. They'll be a part 2... check that, a part 3. Part 1 link, below... Waddy, the early years.
Loved every moment with my new favorite Queens boy.
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2020-11-2627 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonWaddy Wachtel On Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 1Guitarist, producer, and composer, Waddy Wachtel’s career has spanned decades from The Everly Brothers, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Don Henley, and Jackson Browne - to playing and writing with Keith Richards in the X-Pensive Winos - to his recent work as musical director, lead guitarist and vocalist for Stevie Nicks, through to his current and passion project, The Immediate Family, with Lee Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, and Steve Postell. This Part 1 (Zoom kicked us off, but we came back, Part 2 link below) started with current events––the COVID. Waddy's one of us. On to...
2020-11-2652 min
Rock SolidThe Immediate FamilyPat welcomes The Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, Steve Postell, Leland Sklar and Waddy Wachtel) to the Zoom room for the first ever full band interview episode!
2020-11-191h 29
Rock SolidThe Immediate FamilyPat welcomes The Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, Steve Postell, Leland Sklar and Waddy Wachtel) to the Zoom room for the first ever full band interview episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-11-191h 29
The Radical with Nick TerzoDanny Kortchmar and Leland SklarThe legendary Danny Kortchmar and Leland Sklar of The Immediate Family join Nick today for a chat on their new EP which just recently debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard chart. These gentlemen have been frequent collaborators both on stage and in the studio with artists such as Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Don Henley, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Graham Nash, Neil Young, and David Crosby amongst many others. As songwriters and musicians, they have contributed to many great albums and chart-topping singles; this is a great one, folks, as both these g...
2020-11-1334 min
Keith's Music BoxEpisode 29: John Good of DW DrumsDrum Workshop, better known as DW, is one of the world’s great drum companies. Its kits are played by many of rock’s all-time best drummers; Mitch Mitchell, Neil Peart, Nick Mason, Mick Fleetwood, Jim Keltner, JR and Russ Kunkel to name a few. DW co-founder John Good and I rap about the company’s kits and the folks who play them on this week’s show. Along the way we'll spin tunes from Toy Matinee, Chicago, Rush, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Jimi Hendrix and others.
2020-11-131h 15
Rock And Roll ConfessionalThe Immediate Family - 5 of the greatest musicians form one fantastic group!This episode we talk with all 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians: Waddy Watchel, Leeland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postel - all of them form The Immediate Family! These guys have been working together since the 70s and just a few years ago they created the band, The Immediate Family. The Band just released a new EP titled: Slippin' and Slidin' (with a new album coming in 2021) which has two new songs plus 3 cover tunes which different band member originally contributed to. They talk about forming this band and playing on so many albums over...
2020-11-041h 07
Media Path PodcastLee Sklar & Pandemic BlessingsBass legend and fine gentleman Leland Sklar is fertilizing the soil of his pandemic pause with creative seeds which are sprouting into a YouTube channel, a photography book, graphic art, virtual concerts and new music from The Immediate Family which includes Lee plus Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Postel and Russ Kunkel. Lee comes to us brimming with tales of Laurel Canyon, James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, Jackson Browne and so much more. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Trial of the Chicago Seven, Trust: America’s Best Chance by Pete Buttigieg and It Was All a Lie...
2020-10-291h 03
Deeper DigsDanny KortchmarThe Rock N Roll Archaeologist digs deep with one of the most sought after guitarist/songwriter/producer in the business, Mr. Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar! Yes, it is number three in our Immediate Family series. Danny joins Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar and we still have Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell waiting in the wings. Oh and yes, he is another to have a role in Spinal Tap!Daniel Kortchmar (born April 6, 1946) is an American guitarist, session musician, producer and songwriter. Kortchmar's work with singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Carole King, David Cassidy, Graham Nash, Neil...
2020-10-081h 58
The HustleEpisode 280 - Russ KunkelThis week we close out our series going deep on the careers of the Immediate Family by hearing from legendary drummer Russ Kunkel. Like the others, Russ's career goes back 50 years when he took off playing with James Taylor, Carole King, and the like. In this conversation we dive into his collaborations with artists like Bill Withers, Jimmy Buffett, Dan Fogelberg, Crosby Stills & Nash and many others. The Family has just released their second single "Slippin' and Slidin'" and their new EP of the same name will come out on Oct.16th!
We've been so lucky to hear in-d...
2020-09-161h 33
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonLeland Sklar Live On Game Changers With Vicki Abelson,How do I love Lee, let me count the ways… Leland Sklar, one of the most storied and successful musicians to ever grace a stage or session, was back in the virtual living room and kicked COVID ass. Passionate, intelligent conversation on the travesty that is the idiot in the chief, censorship, getting creative, his soon to drop coffee table book, named here publicly for the first time, playing alone in the pandemic, daily commitment to his YouTube channel to provide meaningful content and music, currently, socially distancing and masking to record with The Immediate Family: Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, Wa...
2020-09-032h 10
Deeper DigsRuss KunkelChristian and Russ Kunkel sit down to go over a long illustrious career as first call session drummer, road dog and being the heartbeat of the Immediate Family Band!Famous drummer Russell Kunkel, better known as Russ, has been a part of the music world for more than two memorable decades. Serving as drummer, and sometimes even as producer, Kunkel has appeared and performed with top musical artists in almost every genre and style known to fans, including Sydney Forest, Stevie Nicks, Wynonna Judd, Aaron Neville, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, the Bee Gees, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Buffet...
2020-08-201h 47The Career MusicianDanny Kortchmar | The Immediate Family - KootchThere are few others who get it done like Kootch. Danny Kortchmar is known for his work with artists such as James Taylor, David Crosby, Linda Ronstadt, Graham Nash, Neil Young and Carly Simon, but that's just scratching the surface of what makes Kootch great. His songwriting has landed in the hands of Jackson Browne and Don Henley who've recorded many songs written or co-written by Kortchmar. The man has influenced so many great recordings and has worked with some of the greatest minds in the history of music. In this episode of The Career Musician, NOMAD speaks with...
2020-06-221h 00
Greatest Interviews...About The Immediate FamilyDanny Kortchmar talks about The Immediate Family, a group of legendary musicians including Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Steve Postell. He discusses the music on their project, working in the studio, the traits and favorite works of his members, and his session and production work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-06-1732 min
The HustleEpisode 267 - Danny KortchmarDanny Kortchmar has built a wildly successful career that has lasted over 50 years. This career has included playing guitar for legends like his childhood friend James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Carole King. It has also included producing people like Don Henley, Ivan Neville, Billy Joel, and Jon Bon Jovi. And, lastly, there was songwriting for artists like Hall & Oates and John Waite. Today, he's joined with other legendary session guys - Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell - to form the supergroup The Immediate Family. "Kootch" shares fun, juicy stories about all of these...
2020-06-172h 05
The HustleBonus - Steve Postell of the Immediate FamilySome of the greatest session musicians in history have come together to form the hottest supergroup in the land - The Immediate Family. Made up of legends Lee Sklar on bass, Russ Kunkel on drums, and Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar and today's guest Steve Postell on guitar. Their first single, "Cruel Twist" drops today! To kick things off, Steve tells us how the band came together and how he, as the "new guy", joined the fray. We also discuss his career as a popular session guy in the NYC scene and his choice of gear!
Check out "Cruel Tw...
2020-06-1354 min
The Dave Walsh Podcast - Drums In The ShedInfluential Drummers. Part 2 - The 'Other' YearsStupid title I know. And last weeks title was also a little misleading but I was trying to split these players in to different areas of my life. In the end they all inspired me and are only a handful of the many players who have help shape where I am today and continue to guide my development. I've not even mentioned tutors/mentors in here either because that's a different vibe altogether. So, the list this week is - Will KennedyMark Walker Brian Blade (kind of again) Jim KeltnerGeorge Perilli
2020-05-181h 17
THE PODS & SODS NETWORKSteve Postell Picks the Essential David Crosby (and James, Joni, and Jackson) IMMEDIATE FAMILY WEEK! Steve Postell Picks The Essential David Crosby (and James, Joni, and Jackson) Steve Postell shares his essential David Crosby songs and more. Actually we start with James Taylor, then move onto Joni Mitchell, then Jackson Browne, and finally David Crosby. Through this chronological journey in song, Steve paints the vivid and emotional picture of how he first discovered and "became a fan" of his Immediate Family brothers. From a young musician reading the names of Danny, Russ, Leland, and Waddy in liner notes, to watching them live on stage with bo...
2020-05-081h 40
THE PODS & SODS NETWORKWaddy Wachtel Picks the Essential Keith Richards IMMEDIATE FAMILY WEEK! Waddy Wachtel Picks The Essential Keith Richards Waddy Wachtel shares his essential Keith Richards songs. As a young guitarist, Waddy identified with the sounds of early Rolling Stones on record and on stage. And through his career in the 70s as Waddy was working with Zevon, Ronstadt, and dozens more, he connected with The Stones and became a friend of Keith's. Then one day, he got a call - THAT call from Keith. Keith said "I'm forming a band and you're in it." Keith could have invited any guitarist in the...
2020-05-071h 40
THE PODS & SODS NETWORKLeland Sklar Picks the Essential Billy Cobham MMEDIATE FAMILY WEEK! Leland Sklar Picks The Essential Billy Cobham Leland Sklar shares his essential Billy Cobham songs. Following a six-week tour where Lee's band The Section (with Danny Kortchmar and Russ Kunkel) opened for Mahavishnu Orchestra, Lee got a call from MO's incomparable drummer, Billy Cobham, to join him on his first solo record. That record would also feature Jan Hammer, the late Tommy Bolin and would become the ferocious masterpiece known as Spectrum. Lee shares his memories of how that record came together, what it meant to him working with those fe...
2020-05-061h 04
THE PODS & SODS NETWORKRuss Kunkel Picks the Essential Bob Dylan IMMEDIATE FAMILY WEEK! Russ Kunkel Picks The Essential Bob Dylan Russ Kunkel shares his essential Bob Dylan songs. In 1970, Peter Asher rang up Russ to come down "to the studio" because George Harrison and Bob Dylan were jamming. It was a night that Russ will never forget and he brings us into that room by sharing memories in this episode. A few months later, Russ gets the call to record with Dylan for his New Morning record. What did these once-in-a-lifetime experiences mean to Russ, how does he feel about those songs, how we...
2020-05-0554 min
THE PODS & SODS NETWORKDanny Kortchmar Picks the Essential James Taylor I MMEDIATE FAMILY WEEK! Danny Kortchmar Picks The Essential James Taylor Danny Kortchmar shares his essential James Taylor songs. Danny and James became friends at a young age in New York and have followed each other professionally through early bands in the New York club scene, through collaborations with other artists, and obviously through James' wildly successful career. Danny picks his ten favorite (at the moment) James songs, why they're meaningful to him, his memories or writing/recording them, and loads of James and Immediate Family anecdotes and trivia. L...
2020-05-041h 24
Backyards of Key West Podcast with Mark BarattoSinger, Songwriter, Guitarist, & Storyteller Scott Kirby**NOTE** This episode was recorded in November 2019 and published on my other podcast, The Songwriters Podcast. In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with singer, songwriter, guitarists, storyteller, sailor and road warrior, Scott Kirby. We talk about his long career as a musician, and where he goes for writing inspiration, and how a little bit of luck took him a long way. More on Scott Website: https://www.scottkirby.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottkirbykeywest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottkirby.keywest Singer, songwriter...
2020-04-1750 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonLeland Sklar Live On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonWe went Live with Lee Sklar one of the most storied and successful musicians to ever grace a stage or session, and holy hell! Kicking off the show with a kick ass Phil Collins tune... we launched into everything Leland... how he started... where he went, and loads of the inbetween. Meeting James Taylor, being managed by Bill Graham, The Wrecking Crew playing for him, and a few years later playing with them, weekly. Billy Cobham, playing with James, Carole King, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, forming The Section... Tapestry... meeting Paul the McCartney one, playing with Barbra, the oft misunderstood...
2020-01-232h 25
Working Drummer245 – Mark Cobb: Playing with Yacht Rock Revue, Combining Clean Craft and Bombastic Showmanship
As the drummer in Atlanta’s ’70s juggernaut Yacht Rock Revue, Mark Cobb performs for thousands of rabid fans every week. From the Irving Plaza in Manhattan to the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, he brings to life the sounds of the most iconic studio drummers of all time — the Purdie shuffle, Russ Kunkel’s artful tom fills, Jeff Porcaro’s relentless grooves, Steve Gadd’s perfect precision — with stunning accuracy.
He’s performed at the Rose Bowl, the College Football National Championship, the NCAA Final Four, for 35,000 fans on the 4th of July at Turner Field, and...
2019-11-211h 47
Inside MusiCastDanny Kortchmar and Waddy WachtelOn this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re joined by two legendary musicians whose session work is as legendary as the artists they’ve worked with: Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel. Not only have these two performed and written songs for some of the most celebrated artists of the 70's and 80's, such as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Warren Zevon, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Karla Bonoff, and Toto to name a few, they’ve recently reconnected with their musical brothers, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Steve Postell to form the session-player super group, The Immediate Family. Today we’ll...
2019-06-241h 07