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Hands Up If You're HumanFrom Backing Bass to Bandleader - Funking your Freedom with Stefan RedtenbacherThis episode I’m speaking with someone who puts the “funk” in “funkify life”. Stefan Redtenbacher is the creative force, and the funky bass, behind Redtenbacher's Funkestra. But...he is so much more.From a conservatory education and early career as a session musician, to leading his own band, my guest and I talk about skill as a utility, how following their authentic self created problems and opportunities, perfectionism, impossible standards, and so much more. Tune in for Stefan's insightful and thought provoking take on life.And you can find and connect with...2025-04-011h 24
Always getting betterEp.43 Stefan RedtenbacherSend us a textTake a Fender Jazz bass, mix Herbie Hancock with the musical heritage of Mozart, season in the conservatoire, add a dash of modern technology and marinade for half a lifetime. Step forward Stefan Redtenbacher, all-round funk wizard and leader of his band, the Redtenbacher’s Funkestra.Born in Salzburg and educated around the world, it didn’t take long for Stefan to find himself drawn to the sound of James Brown, surely an inevitability since his parents met while dancing to ‘Sex Machine’. The relentless and visceral groove of Bootsy Collins and the...2025-02-071h 12
The Masterlink PodcastNeighbouring Rights: HOW-TO (with Lionel Lodge)Lionel Lodge is our guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 25. Lionel talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Lionel is CEO of Synclodge - a sync licensing management system. He is also a recording engineer and musician. We talk about his passion for fair usage in the music industry and why it led him to create Synclodge.Learn more about Lionel.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to...2023-03-2354 minThe Masterlink PodcastMeet Judge Stacey (with Stacey Haber)Stacey Haber is our guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 24. Stacey talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Stacey is wearer of many hats: Lawyer, Judge, Publisher, CFO, Manager and everything in between. Check out this fascinating chat as we delve into neighbouring rights, NFTs and new age of music ownership.Learn more about Stacey.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content....2023-03-1656 minThe Masterlink PodcastChasing the guitar sound in your head - Jesse Hoff (Amp Legend) PART 2Jesse Hoff is our return guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 23. Jesse talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Jesse is a renowned amplifer designer and well known for his line of Lazy J guitar amplifiers, used by all the greats (Eric Clapton, Nalle Colt (Vintage Trouble), David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh, Steve Winwood.)Learn more about Lazy J AmpsClick HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a P...2023-03-0945 minThe Masterlink PodcastChasing the guitar sound in your head - Jesse Hoff (Amp Legend) PART 1Jesse Hoff is our guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 22. Jesse talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Jesse is a renowned amplifer designer and well known for his line of Lazy J guitar amplifiers, used by all the greats (Eric Clapton, Nalle Colt (Vintage Trouble), David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh, Steve Winwood.)Learn more about Lazy J AmpsClick HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon t...2023-03-0241 minThe Masterlink PodcastAnalogue Guy in a Digital World with Dan Coggins (Audio Designer)Dan Coggins is our guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 21. Dan talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Dan is a renowned electronic design engineer and well known for his now legendary Lovetone FX pedals, Dinosaural guitar effects and as of recent Thorpy FX.He also has an impressive vinyl collection and as a passionate music lover has an extensive knowledge of music history including plenty of interesting details.Learn more about Dan Coggins & ThorpyFXClick HERE if you want to...2023-02-231h 01The Masterlink PodcastTebay Services - The Best UK Service Station for Touring Bands? - with Aynsley ListerAynsley Lister is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 20. Aynsley talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) about guitars... and a few other things, like guitars and pedals. We had a lot of fun also talking about touring and being a young musician in the late 90s.Learn more about Aynsley Lister HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this e...2023-02-1644 minThe Masterlink PodcastSaying No To A Major Label - with When Rivers MeetWhen Rivers Meet are our guests on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 19. Husband and wife duo Aaron and Grace talk to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) about how they said no to a major label, making social media work for them and how to rock up a mandolin.Learn more about When Rivers Meet HERE.You can vote for When Rivers Meet in the UK Blues Awards.Click HERE if you want to see this p...2023-02-0944 minThe Masterlink PodcastFinding Inspiration Through The Backdoor - with Ben MarkBen Mark is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 18. Ben talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his recording process, inspiration and some choice bits of gear he's picked up along the way.Learn more about Ben HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your o...2023-02-021h 07The Masterlink PodcastWhat is a Pedal Steel Guitar? - with CJ HillmanChris CJ Hillman is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 17. CJ talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his incredible instrument, the pedal steel guitar, touring and his varied record collection. And on top of it all Chris is treating us to playing the 'steel' live on the podcast!Learn more about CJ HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to w...2023-01-2655 minThe Masterlink PodcastIs the Cello just for Classical Music? - with Gabriella SwallowGabriella Swallow is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 16. Gabi talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her incredibly varied and busy schedule, her beautiful cello and managing a family (whilst being a single mum).Learn more about Gabi HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your o...2023-01-1949 minThe Masterlink PodcastWhy Louder Is Not Better - with Mastering Engineer Tim DebneyTim Debney from Fluid Mastering is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 15. Tim talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his long and varied career in audio and specifically mastering, gear and the loudness wars.WARNING: this episode contains lots of tech talk!!Learn more about Tim HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.2023-01-121h 01The Masterlink PodcastTroy Redfern | Blues Rock ArtistTroy Redfern is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 14. Troy talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his career, his thoughts on playing vintage guitar, religion and the art of music.Learn more about Troy HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you co...2022-12-2351 minThe Masterlink PodcastMollie Marriott | Musician and ArtistMollie Marriott is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 13. Mollie talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her long and varied career, her thoughts on the music industry and her rock and roll roots being the daughter of Small Faces front man Steve Marriott.Learn more about Mollie HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this ex...2022-12-221h 05The Masterlink PodcastWill Todd | Composer and PianistWill Todd is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 12. Will talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) about being a composer, work-life-balance, his seminal work 'Mass In Blue' and how not to put a sock on.Learn more about Will HERE.Apologies for the audio dropouts in this episode.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.2022-12-1547 minThe Masterlink PodcastGreta Lovisa | Singer & SongwriterGreta Lovisa is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 11. Jono talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) about her dispute of the label 'singer/songwriter, her journey in music across different continents and being a young and up-and-coming artist.Listen to Greta HERE.Apologies for the audio dropouts in this episode.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive...2022-12-0841 minThe Masterlink PodcastJono McNeil | Singer, Artist and Vocal CoachJono McNeil is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 10. Jono talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his coaching of new and upcoming acts, building relationships with people and social media in the new music industry.More info on Jono McNeil HERE.Apologies for the audio dropouts in this episode.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive...2022-12-0153 minThe Masterlink PodcastJennifer Robb | Vocalist & ActressJennifer Robb is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 9. Jennifer talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her extensive career as a vocalist, educator and being Frida in the internationally renown pop group Björn Again.More info on Jennifer Robb HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast a...2022-11-2449 minThe Masterlink PodcastKim Chandler | Vocalist, Entrepreneur and EducatorKim Chandler is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 8. Kim talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her extensive career as a vocalist, educator and all-round super human!More info on Kim Chandler HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy...2022-11-1750 minThe Masterlink PodcastIan Edwards | Guitarist, Writer and Education EntrepreneurIan Edwards is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 7. Ian talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his guitar education platform Guitar Breaks, being an educator and music in general.More info on Guitar Breaks HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't...2022-11-1049 minThe Masterlink PodcastSimon Allen | Tenor Saxophonist, Composer and EducatorSimon Allen is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 6. Simon talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about composition, musicianship and being head of jazz at the Purcell School of Music.More info on Simon Allen HERE and more info on the Purcell School of Music HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you...2022-11-0346 minThe Masterlink PodcastT.I.G.Y. - Bailey Tzuke & Matt Racher | Dream Pop DuoT.I.G.Y. are our guests on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 5. The dream pop duo of Bailey Tzuke and Matthew Racher talk to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about living life in 3D, navitaging the music industry, songwriting and we try and answer the unfathomable question: are we human or are we dancer?More info on T.I.G.Y. HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST2022-10-2759 minThe Masterlink PodcastAlice Armstrong | Singer & SongwriterAlice Armstrong is our guest on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 4.The musician and songwriter talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her love of performing, drawing, fine art history, songwriting and her love of dogs!More info on Alice Armstrong HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support...2022-10-2041 minThe Masterlink PodcastLeoni Jane Kennedy | Musician & SongwriterLeoni Jane Kennedy is our guest on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 3.The musician and songwriter talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about crafting her songs, her recent move to London and starting her masters degree and about getting endorsed by PRS!More info on Leoni Jane Kennedy HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast...2022-10-1338 minThe Masterlink PodcastHelena May | Vocalist, Singer/SongwriterHelena May is our guest on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 2. The vocalist, singer and songwriter talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about living in Vienna, writing her album, making a living as a musician and finding love in the city she now calls her home.More info on Helena May HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't y...2022-10-0643 minThe Masterlink PodcastDean Parker | Guitarist, Singer, SongwriterDean Parker is the first guest on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 1.The guitarist, singer and songwriter talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about inspiration, Sam Fender, making a living as a musician, about writing lyrics and his views on digital streaming. Oh yes, and his hat maker!More info on Dean Parker HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as Patreon to watch this exclusive content.I...2022-09-2944 minThe Masterlink PodcastMasterlink Season 1 Round-up (Part 1)In this 'Part 1' of our special two-part episode James and Stefan have curated the best bits from all 49 podcasts for your listening pleasure. Thank you for listening.Also a BIG thank you to all our guests for spending some time with us and sharing their stories:- Mark Ede- Connor Selby- Sophie Ackroyd- Ben Edwards- Tony Remy- Laura Evans- Elles Bailey- Karl Vanden Bossche- Georgia van Etten- Hollie Rogers...2022-09-2327 minThe Masterlink PodcastMasterlink Season 1 Round-up (Part 2)In this 'Part 2' of our special two-part episode James and Stefan have curated the best bits from all 49 podcasts for your listening pleasure. Thank you for listening.Also a BIG thank you to all our guests for spending some time with us and sharing their stories:- Simon Johnson- Clovis Phillips- Joel Pike- Carter Arrington- Nicholas J Lockewood- Marianne Windham- Roger McCormick- Francis Hylton- Andrew Kingslow- Louise Clare Marshall- Mark...2022-09-2325 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be Innovative In The Modern Music Industry (with Mark Ede)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk - for the second time - to Mark Ede.Mark is the successful manager of international touring artist Jo Harman, partner in consultancy firm BiGiAM, proud champion of the ‘über-indie’ artist and lover of cricket.*we thought this was our 50th episode, turns out it was our 49th!Support the show2022-05-141h 07The Masterlink PodcastHow To Be The Whole Package - Guitarist, Nice Guy, Great Player (with Mike Mayfield)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to musician and music creator Mike Mayfield.Stef, James and Mike talk about the important things in life like how bad are hotel scrambled eggs? And thankfully we quickly move on to Mike's astonishing career being guitarist alongside Emeli Sandé, Leona Lewis, Becky Hill, Engelbert Humperdinck, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Eliza Doolittle, Labrinth, Ellie Golding, Rita Ora and Jessie to name but a few.Mike is super humble and we hope it comes across what a genuinely nice person he is and awesome musician.2022-03-0442 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be A Blues Songstress (with Joanna Cooke)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to music artist Joanna Cooke.Jo talks passionately about the importance of "saying it how it is" - something very prevelent in her upcoming release 'Kaleidoscope'.Jo talks frankly about her journey in the music industry from creating a dance vocal pack, doing pub gigs, recording with renowned producer Mark Edwards and now venturing out with her own material.She details her struggles with mental health and also gives Stef and James some well needed therapy!Motown legend Martha Reeves summed...2022-02-0748 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Have an Amazing Voice (with Eddy Smith)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to vocalist and song-writer Eddy Smith.Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Feel free to support us on Patreon if you like our podcast.Support the show2022-01-1454 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Appreciate Funk Music And Start A Podcast (with Michael Bendure)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to podcaster, DJ and lover of the funk Michael Bendure.Michael is an award-winning writer, photographer, and singer/songwriter who performs regularly throughout the Norman, Oklahoma, area in bands Heartbreak Rodeo and The Whiskey Gingers. He is also an avid abstract painter who specializes in acrylics. In September, 2021, Michael transitioned to full-time creativity in order to focus on his radio show, podcast, and art.Stef and James talk to Michael about his love of creativity, quitting a full time job in PR to pursue his...2022-01-081h 07The Masterlink PodcastHow To Be An Exquisite Jazz Guitarist (with Nigel Price)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to guitarist and band leader Nigel Price.Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working musicians in the business.Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a support show for Gladys Knight at The Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van Morrison’s recent album Keep Me Singing....2021-12-111h 15The Masterlink PodcastHow To Break The Mould And Walk Your Path (with Jihad Darwish)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Jihad Darwish.Jihad talks us through his incredible career to date including his recent post on bass guitar playing Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On?' tour with 23-piece orchestra. We talk a lot about gear, being in the studio and the inspiration of analogue recoridng (get your notepads ready).We hear about his education, picking up various instruments along the way, his work for charities including being involved in 'Finding Rhythms' who create workshops working in Prisons and Young Offender...2021-12-041h 04The Masterlink PodcastHow To Become Confident and Have Something To Say (with Gemma Dorsett)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to music journalist and broadcaster Gemma Dorsett.Gemma is a Country/Blues/Rock singer who has spent the past 15 years developing her voice finding influence in gut-punching artists such as Melissa Etheridge and Joe Cocker.Gemma talks about her journey from a young age in the choir, through playing with her Dad and all the way to working in Nashville. Gemma candidly shares with us her own demons around confidence, song writing and how she deals with them on a day-to-day basis.Gemma...2021-11-2746 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be A Guitar Entrepreneur (with Nicolas Meier)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to guitar visionary Nicolas Meier.Nicolas is a guitar virtuoso, concertist and artist spanning many genres of music. In our podcast he describes his passion for learning and and improving on his instrument, his love of playing live or, in his words, being a 'concertist'.Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more -- all mixed with jazz -- Meier's versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that to create his own very unique voice.So unique...2021-11-2053 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Become A Renowned Music Journalist (with Paul Sexton)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to music journalist and broadcaster Paul Sexton.Paul contributes to The Sunday Times, Billboard, Music Week and many other titles, and presents and produces shows for BBC Radio 2, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates. Paul walks us through his vivid and varied career starting out at 17 writing for the British Pop magazine Record Mirror, subsequently making his way up to write extensively for all of the quality UK daily press.We talk extensively about his fascintating book - Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in M...2021-11-131h 06The Masterlink PodcastHow to Manage 1000 Drummers and Build a Drum Community (with Mike Dolbear)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to drumming legend Mike Dolbear.Mike is first and foremost a drummer but also educator, co-ordinator and all-round industrious being. As you can hear Mike hijacks our intro (brilliantly) and kicks off explaining how Covid-19 has been affecting him and his fellow musicians. We then take a trip down memory lane as Stef and Mike recall their time at the 'Talk of London'.He tells us candidly how he works with drummers in the studio, coaching them and being their guide.Mike goes...2021-11-061h 00The Masterlink PodcastHow To Be A Teacher, Singer, Dancer, DJ and Hype Machine (with Gemma Stoddard)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Gemma Stoddard.Gemma is a Teacher, Singer, DJ, Dancer and all-round Hype Machine. She talks us through her career so far in the music industry ranging from singer in two funk bands and travelling across Europe, teaching music in secondary schools, starting a dance school, choreographer and performing on BBC's Strictly Dance Fever - so not a lot really.Listen as Gemma tells us many funny stories about all the above. performing in front of the armed forces, juggling more than three jobs and g...2021-10-3050 minThe Masterlink PodcastDealing With Mental Health In Popular Music (with Jenn Clempner)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Jenn Clempner.Jenn is a Singer-Pianist, Music Director for theatre and choirs, an Independent Vocal Coach, Multi-instrumentalist, Mental Health advocate & Lecturer in Music.She talks frankly and openly about her struggles with mental illness throughout her career and her passion and drive to create change and highlight these issues in today's education system.Her journey through the music industry is wide and varied starting as a session musician for indie-pop outfit The Hoosiers (Sony BMG), with whom she toured the UK and E...2021-10-2356 min
40 Minutes of FunkRedtenbacher's Funkestra!Send me a text, yo!Stefan Redtenbacher and I discuss funky folk music, setting copy machines on fire, teaching at Hogwarts, and selling technology to the Chinese government.Support the show2021-10-141h 44The Masterlink PodcastHow To Rock Iconic Album Covers With The Airbrush (with illustrator Mark Wilkinson)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to illustrator Mark Wilkinson.Mark is an English artist, illustrator and airbrush wizard. His combination of incredible technique and vast imagination has led him to create iconic cover art for bands like Iron Maiden, Marillion, Judas Priest, Fish, The Darkness, Shobaleader One (Squarepusher), to name but one patch of his creative output.In this episode Mark explains how an airbrush works, how his world turned from monochrome into technicolour visiting London in the 60s, about his favourite album covers he created for Marillion and Judas...2021-10-1155 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be An Outstanding Session Vocalist (with Louise Clare Marshall)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Louise Clare Marshall.In this episode, Louise tells us (in technicolour!) her life in music, from playing piano and singing in Oldham, Manchester, moving to London and becoming a regular singer with the Jools Holland Band.We get a free mini-warm up session from the queen of session singers and hear how she tackles new challenges in the studio and on the stage.Louise conducted her Father’s choir, The Oldham International Choir from the early age of 13, and played the Church or...2021-10-0949 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be a World Class Producer, Composer & Performer (with Andrew Kingslow)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Andrew Kingslow.In this episode, Andrew talks about his life as a musician, composer, producer and artist manager. He talks about his love of keyboards and synths and walks us through his early days as a classically trained pianist and percussionist to when he first played a Hammond Organ and playing live with B.B. King.He also describes his deep love of music and how he views the role of the producer in this modern age of music making.Born in M...2021-10-0244 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be Awesome at Bass and then Some (with Francis Hylton)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Francis Hylton.In this episode, Francis talks about his life as bass player, artist, record label owner, steel drum player and DJ. He goes back to his early days at university, how came to play with Incognito and what he's been getting up to over lockdown.Francis was born and raised in North London to Jamaican parents and he only started playing the bass at aged 19 whilst at Manchester studying audio and visual systems. It was during his time at Manchester that he 'accidentally' f...2021-09-2553 minThe Masterlink PodcastFrom High Powered Lawyer to Blues Radio DJ (with Roger McCormick)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Roger McCormick.Roger McCormick is the presenter of 'The Blues Spectrum' on Brooklands Radio."Two hours of the best in blues and "bluesy" music, old and new. The genre continues to thrive and the show covers the best of the new releases but also harks back to the British Blues Boom and the early Delta and Chicago Blues legends. "In this episode Roger talks about his life as a lawyer in the the City of London, when his love for music started...2021-09-1850 minThe Masterlink PodcastLife as double bassist and Jazz promoter (with Marianne Windham)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Marianne Windham.In this episode Marianne talks about her love for Jazz, its community, the double bass, teaching, her university days, jazz promotion, her charity work and why she left a succesful carreer in software consultancy.The founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz, a not for profit organisation whose aim is to bring some of Britain’s finest musicians to a local audience, in an intimate and welcoming “jazz club” environment, Marianne Windham left a successful career in software consultancy to take u...2021-09-1049 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Find Yourself As An Artist (with Nicholas James Lockewood)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Nicholas James Lockewood.Nicholas is a musician, bass player, artist and educator. He has a Degree in Jazz studios from Leeds College of Music, a Masters in Music from The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and is currently undertaking a PhD also at the RNCM.Nicholas has played early career started with folk trio 'Uiscedwr' the 'Uiscedwr Big Band' and later to 'Bad Anna'. Having worked in various 5-Star hotels around the world, cruise ships, private teaching and various theatre productions at home...2021-09-041h 01The Masterlink PodcastHow to Navigate a New Community - in a Different Country! (with Carter Arrington)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Carter Arrington.Carter is a guitarist, live performer and composer and has worked with the likes of The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Progger, Peter Rowan, Eric Johnson, Alejandro Escovedo, Bernard Purdie and Fred Wesley to name a few.Carter also has a wealth of educational knowledge having studied at the Atlanta Institute of Music and completing a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance at the University of Texas - he has gone on to educater both privately and through the...2021-08-2858 minThe Masterlink PodcastBringing Nature into Music (with Joel Pike)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Joel Pike (aka Tiny Leaves).Joel is a composer and goes under the moniker Tiny Leaves he has developed his sound as a solo artist alongside years of writing and performing in bands. He describes his music as being rooted in narrative, but is often surprised at the undefinable end result. His music has a delicate, cinematic quality that brings a quiet hope. A long term fan of Arvo Pärt, Joel finds his music classifed as 'neo-classical' on platforms like Spotify, which you can hear u...2021-08-211h 12The Masterlink PodcastHow to set up a Studio in Wales, enjoy wine and aircraft too (with Clovis Phillips)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Clovis Phillips (Add a Band).Clovis is a multi-instrumentalist, studio owner, producer and lover of wine. His studio is just outside Newtown in Wales.Clovis, Stef and James have a very interesting chat about how Clovis started the studio, learning guitar chords from a Beatles songbook, how to manage clients professionally, being creative and along the way they dabble in the Airbus A380 and a good bottle of Riesling.Clovis is engaging, funny and really fun to talk to so have a...2021-08-111h 13The Masterlink PodcastHow To Serve The Song (with Simon Johnson)Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) are talking to Simon Johnson.Simon is a guitarist, producer and composer most recently working on the films Wild Rose (2018), Fisherman’s Friends (2019) and Blithe Spirit (2020) as a music consultant.As a guitar player Simon has worked alongside Sir Tom Jones, Lulu, Lana Del Rey, Ella Eyre, Mark Knopfler, James Morrison, Sir Cliff Richard, Rudimental and Van Morrison.Simon talks about his journey from playing guitar in bands to working with producer Mickie Most, setting up his own studio at home, songwriting and becoming a...2021-08-0746 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow to make waves in London as a singer-songwriter from the North (with Kat Eaton) James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, RSB Records) are talking to Kat Eaton.Kat Eaton is a singer-songwriter from Sheffield living in London. She has just released her first album ‘Talk To Me’ (Reason & Rhyme records).Kat shares how she got into Blues and Soul at a very early age, how a school concert turned into a pivotal career choice movement, her mentor Frank White, her fine arts degree in Lincoln and what prompted her and her husband Nick (guitarist, producer and MD of her band) to move down to London. 2021-07-3154 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow to successfully morph from DJ to record label boss (with Elliot Ireland) James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) talk to Elliot Ireland, director of Pedigree Cuts, musician, engineer, producer, DJ, songwriter and all-round music lover. Elliot takes us back to his University days and how he and his partner in crime Alex Rizzo have organically developed from Breakbeat/House DJs to being signed to Ministry of Sounds FSUK Breakbeat label, creating million selling hit records, forging their own record label Jalapeno Records and ultimately setting up their own label Pedigree Cuts.Pedigree Cuts is a Hybrid Commercial Record Label and Production Library. Artist roster I...2021-07-2349 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be A World Class Studio Owner, Stage Manager and Entrepreneur (with Pete Mills)Stef and James have an enlightening and candid chat with Send Hill Studios owner Pete Mills.Pete has been a studio owner, tour/production manager for Elton John and has recently been dabbling in cutting edge audio technology. Pete owns the land and buildings where the Masterlink Productions studio is located so has a great affinity with all of our endeavours. He has been working for Elton John for nearly 25 years as guitar, keyboard, drum tech and nearly everything else so has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to putting a world class show together.2021-07-1652 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be An Incredible Session Drummer (with Mike Sturgis)James and Stef have an *in-person, face-to-face, no Zoom-call* chat with Masterlink Sessions drummer Mike Sturgis.Mike delves into his approach to playing and recording at the Masterlink Sessions studio, his passion for education and his general outlook on being a musician. It's a fascinating insight into his world and his musical heritage.Mike has performed live or recorded with such major pop, rock and jazz names as David Bowie, Elton John, A-ha, Asia, Jack Bruce, Steve Winwood, Tom Jones, Wishbone Ash, Bob James, Randy Brecker and Bob Mintzer. Mike has been the...2021-07-1044 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Have a Healthy Music Recording Obsession (with Fiona Cruickshank)James (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) talk to Fiona Cruickshank. Fiona is a freelance engineer and producer based in London. During this relaxed chat they talk about her varied work experiences at Air (Studio), the Tonmeister course in Surrey, her career path, working and recording with amazing musicians and composers, the Spitfire sample library and amongst other things, her love for micro-brewery beers. We hope to see her soon at Masterlink Production studios helping us out with recording some strings:-)Fiona joined AIR Management in 2018, having already been involved with several high-profile film a...2021-07-031h 06The Masterlink PodcastFred Mollin - The Artist's ProducerStef and James talk to renowed producer and all-round super bloke Fred Mollin.Fred is very open about how he works in the studio, his relationship with the songwriter Jimmy Webb, being a film composer and not being 'damaged enough' to be an artist himself.Fred Mollin first came into international prominence as a record producer in the late 70's, producing numerous albums and singles, including the Grammy award-nominated "Sometimes When We Touch' by Dan Hill. In the early 80's Mollin based in L.A. and Toronto to start a 17 year run as a composer...2021-06-2356 min