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LH a Todo Ritmo️ Groove, recuerdos y novedades: Stefan Redtenbacher, cumpleaños y lo nuevo del Top 50 LH Magazin🎸 Stefan Redtenbacher y su Funkestra: Maestros del Groove
🎂 CUMPLEAÑOS MUSICALES – 3 DE JUNIO
🥁 Michael Clarke (1946) – Hoy cumpliría 78 años
🪘 Mickey Finn (1947) – Hoy cumpliría 77 años
🎸 Suzi Quatro (1950) – Hoy cumple 74 años
🎹 Billy Powell (1952) – Hoy cumpliría 72 años
🎤 Danny Wilde (1956) – Hoy cumple 68 años
🤘 Doro Pesch (1964) – Hoy cumple 61 años
🎤 Kelly Jones (1974) – Hoy cumple 51 años
ENTRADAS DE ESTA SEMANA EN EL TOP 50 LH MAGAZIN
🎹 SHIROCCO “Otra ilusión”
🎸 PARED CON PARED “Generación H”
🎹 I.M.H.O. “Telón”
🎤 DANI MÁRQUEZ “La receta”
📅 3 de junio | Libro del día:
🎸 "Born to Run" – Bruce Springsteen
📀 NÚMERO UNO DEL TOP 50 LH MAGAZIN DE ESTA SEMANA: Flores de Marte “Hay ganas de luchar”
ENTRADAS DE E...2025-06-061h 46
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 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 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 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 minThe 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 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Bring Together Cultures, Genres and Feelings - with great lyrics! (with Jana Varga)James and Stef talk to Jana Varga - Slovak-born London-based singer songwriter. She talks about her journey from her homeland to the UK, bringing emotion and depth to her songwriting and lots more.Her well crafted songs are at home in the broad Americana genre but their roots run much deeper. Jana’s natural musicianship is founded in her classical music training, folk influences such as Janis Ian and James Taylor, jazz and fusion.Having to ‘settle’ down in several countries throughout her life, her lyrics often reflect struggles and challenges when starting from zero in a n...2021-06-1933 minThe Masterlink PodcastGreta Valenti & Robin Davey | Creative and Enterpreneurial Energy Fields (Part Two)James and Stef talk to Greta Valenti & Robin Davey | musicians, audio producers, film producers and all around creative entrepreneurial energy fields with their own bands: Well Hung Heart and Beaux Gris Gris, based in Orange County, California.Greta Valenti is an American business woman and artist. She is best known as the lead singer/songwriter of American Rock band Well Hung Heart & swamp pop/blues band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, producer of television show Live From Daryl's House, Multi-ward-winning documentary director and founder and CEO of Grow Vision creative studios. She is also a consultant in...2021-06-1239 minThe Masterlink PodcastGreta Valenti & Robin Davey | Creative and Enterpreneurial Energy Fields (Part One)James and Stef talk to Greta Valenti & Robin Davey | musicians, audio producers, film producers and all around creative entrepreneurial energy fields with their own bands: Well Hung Heart and Beaux Gris Gris, based in Orange County, California.Greta Valenti is an American business woman and artist. She is best known as the lead singer/songwriter of American Rock band Well Hung Heart & swamp pop/blues band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, producer of television show Live From Daryl's House, Multi-ward-winning documentary director and founder and CEO of Grow Vision creative studios. She is also a consultant in...2021-06-0557 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be a Rock and Roll Photographer (with Rob Blackham)Stef and James talk to esteemed rock and roll photographer Rob Blackham. Rob has photographed some serious names - Eric Clapton, George Ezra, Van Morrison, Slash, Michael Kiwanuka, Sir Tom Jones, Georgie Fame, Robin Trower the list goes on.Rob also turns out to be ace producer and guitarist, who knew? He's funny, frank and full of stories.*Apologies for a small amount of audio echo on the podcast.Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Support the show2021-05-2942 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Create a Community of Musicians (with Vin Goodwin)Stef and James talk to Vin Goodwin, purveryor of excellent nights out in the form of Vin's Night In and Vin's Veg Out.We had a lot of fun talking to Vin about his many working 'hats', musician, composer, theatre writer and creator of communities. We also heard about Vin's other job as an access and inclusion officer for buildings which is super fascinating.Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Support the show2021-05-2237 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Diversify and Still Do What You Love (with Leo Appleyard)Stef and James talk to Leo Appleyard - Jazz Guitarist, Electronic Producer and Educator. Leo talks about his journey through music, going from jazz guitarist to electro producer and how to collaborate with people.Over the past decade Leo has played/recorded with various artists - both in and out of the jazz idiom - including; Derek Nash, Jim Mullen, Duncan Eagles, Neil Yates, Max Luthert, Louie Palmer, Sam Leak, Paul Jordanous, Ted Carrasco, Simon Allen, Cat Delphi (BBC Radio 2 and o2 Islington) Gold of My own (Ronnie Scotts, The Barbican, North Face Festival, Larma Tree Fest...2021-05-1530 minThe Masterlink PodcastScott McKeon - Blues ManJames and Stef talk to Scott McKeon - guitarist, maker of fine fuzz pedals and ultimate blues man. Scott talks us through his journey from picking up a guitar at aged 4 - to having the Fender Master Builder replicate his beloved Stratocaster.This is only 30mins of an hour long chat we had with Scott, stay tuned to hear more from our conversation.Scott’s love of the blues set him on a path to discover Texas musicians such as Freddie King, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Doyle Bramhall Sr and Jr, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. This led Scot...2021-05-0832 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Find Your Roots in a Different Land (with Ben Hemming)James and Stef talk to modern-blues singer/songwriter Ben Hemming. In something of a backward nod to the ways of a bygone era, its fair to say that Ben Hemming didn’t so much find the blues… as the blues found him. It was during a particularly troublesome period in his life, stuck in a dead end job, and having watched his girlfriend walk out of his life, that he decided the only option was to seek change. Big change. Leaving all of his emotional baggage behind, he embarked upon a musical pilgrimage around America that eventually would...2021-05-0134 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Go From Singing Opera to Folk Psych Rock - and how to write awesome lyrics (with Jade Like The Stone)In this episode of the Masterlink Podcast James and Stef talk to Jade Like The Stone, artist, singer and songwriter. Jade talks about how she grew up in a Welsh village with a notable career in Opera seeming to beckon until the tragic death of her drowned brother, led to a re-evaluation of her life plans and aspirations, spawning a renewed need to follow her own wants and wills, rather than ceed to the expectations of others."You have a superstar voice. Your voice sounds like a logo - like Jennifer Hudson’s voice is a logo, li...2021-04-2431 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow to Leave Teaching Behind and Become a Full Time Pirate - and/or Musician (with Hollie Rogers)Stefan and James talk to Hollie Rogers, artist and singer-songwriter. Hollie speaks about her journey from teaching to having a full time career in music and all the pitfalls and fun that come with it. Hollie is funny, candid and also wrote a song about porridge that got her a free holiday. Listen in to find out how she did it.Hollie Rogers is a London based singer, songwriter and guitarist with an incredibly powerful voice. Her live performances consistently receive outstanding reviews, with regular reference to the level of candour in her lyrics. With t...2021-04-1732 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow to Uproot Yourself and Become an International Recording Artist (with Georgia Van Etten)James and Stef talk to singer-songwriter Georgia Van Etten. She talks about her move to London, establishing herself as an artist and missing her family. She is open candid and funny and talks about her love of songwriting.Recently signed to Canadian record label Birthday Cake, founded by The Bros. Landreth, she continues to solidify her position on the international stage. Georgia has just released her debut album 'Deep Black Water' to much critical acclaim- with a feature in NME, music video on MTV, heavy rotation on SiriusXM North Americana (US) and a feature session on BBC...2021-04-1033 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Work Well With People And Be An Awesome Percussionist (with Karl Vanden Bossche)Stef and James talk to Karl Vanden Bossche, legendary percussionist and super cool dude. Karl talks us through is esteemed career - think Mark Ronson, Gorillaz, Sade, Stevie Winwood, Gabrielle, the list goes on.Karl tells us how he figured out how best to work with people, being creative and what it's like being a percussionist in the modern music industry.Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Support the show2021-04-0335 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Have A Successful Music Career and Becoming a First Time Mum (with Elles Bailey)James and Stef speak to smoky-voiced, hard-working, far-touring, award winning chanteuse Elles Bailey. Elles talks about how she has become a successful blues/americana artist, touring extensively and becoming a first time mum.Elles has toured throughout the UK and Europe in 2019 and early 2020 as well as being special guest support for Grammy Award winner Mike Farris, The Kris Barras Band and King King. She also shared the stage with Beth Hart at Ramblin’ Man, The Temperance Movement at Swing Wespelaar and appeared at Nashville’s Americana Fest as part of the ‘House of Songs’ collabora]on. 2021-03-2730 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Leave Acting Behind And Become a Country-Rock Singer (with Laura Evans)Stefan and James talk to Laura Evans, rising Welsh star and country-rock singer. Laura tells us about her life as an actor and the transition from that world into music. She describes her process of writing music and her influences (Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Bonnie Rait, Faith Hill and more), how she reaches fans and how she met Drake.Visiti the Masterlink Sessions.Support the show2021-03-2029 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be Your Bad Guitarist Self In An Ever-Changing Music Industry (with Tony Rémy)James and Stef speak to the larger than life character that is Tony Rémy. Tony details his life as a session guitarist, the ups and downs of the music industry and gives us a run down of some of the incredible musicians he has worked with (Annie Lennox, Jack Bruce, Steve Lukather, Glenn Hughes, Simply Red, Craig David, M-People, Gary Barlow, Sarah-Jane Morris, Herbie Hancock, Pee Wee Ellis, Incognito, Jazz Crusaders, Courtney Pine, Freddie Hubbard to name but a few). He also speaks candidly about his family and how he unwinds. Tony is the cat!Visit t...2021-03-1331 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Front a Rock Band (with Ben Edwards)Stefan and James talk to Ben Edwards from The Rainbreakers. Ben speaks candidly about his struggles with mental health and what it's like to front rock band The Rainbreakers.Although still a young band, The Rainbreakers possess a maturity and wisdom hewn from battle hardened touring over recent years. Playing to capacity crowds at iconic venues such as The 100 Club, The Borderline, The Sage, and Rock City. They've also enthusiastically supported notables like The Temperance Movement, The Kris Barras Band, Alabama 3, Devon Allman, Samantha Fish and Wille and the Bandits. 2021-03-0629 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Follow Your Dreams (with Sophie Ackroyd)Stefan and James talk to Sophie Ackroyd. Sophie is a London-based songwriter-producer specialising in pop music. She has recently completed the 2019/2020 studio residency at Spotify’s Secret Genius Studio, where she spent 6 months working at Metropolis Studios.Sophie tells us about her journey to becoming and a music producer.Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Support the show2021-02-2727 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow To Be An Awesome Blues Artist (with Connor Selby)James and Stefan talk to rising star Connor Selby, blues artist and recipient of “Young Artist of the Year” in the 2020 UK Blues Awards. Standing in the footsteps of Eric Clapton and Peter Green Connor talks about his love for blues music, performing alongside The Who at Wembley Stadium and shares his methods of honing his craft.Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Support the show2021-02-2024 minThe Masterlink PodcastHow to be an Über-Indie artist (with Mark Ede)James and Stef talk to Mark Ede - 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 think). Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Support the show2021-02-1328 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraDrag Me Back In (Rock) ft. Laura Evans (Live Masterlink Session)Enjoy this rocking 100% live-in-the-studio rendition of 'Drag Me Back In' performed and written by Welsh vocalist Laura Evans and performed with the Masterlink Sessions house band, aka The Redtenbacher's Funkestra.
→stream/download:
https://rebrand.ly/drag-me-back-in-live-masterlink-session
Vocalist Laura Evans is a rising star & profound songwriter amongst the new wave of Country, Blues and Roots music scene.
The ‘Masterlink Sessions’ are a joint venture of Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra), James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Leo Mansell (Shoot and Splice) to strengthen the community of creative and like-minded musicians who love music with timeless values, played live and for real.
→Support our communit...2021-01-2904 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraThe Hang (feat. Tucker Antell)Pre-lockdown six men from the US, the UK, Ghana and Austria came together, each bringing a few tunes to record an album over two days in the outskirts of London. The studio was nearly bursting with intensity and this single with the same name as the forthcoming album 'The Hang' is testament to it. It features the high-energy acrobatics of US saxophonist Tucker Antell, at times threatening to break the perpetuating Funk riff apart - only some RnB/Gospel interludes providing the listener temporary respite. The Funkestra with over 1.7 million streams have created their own brand of Funk and 'The...2020-05-1505 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraFunkberater - Beat Fatigue RemixThe original ‘Funkberater’ is from the ‘Big Funk Band’ album by the UK based band Redtenbacher’s Funkestra featuring Austrian groove jam band Backwood Five. This glitch Hop Beat Fatigue remix features a hooky slide guitar intro, a huge crawling bass line, fat synth pads, morphed saxophone sounds and a down home sizzling Blues guitar solo by Robert Boogert aka Beat Fatigue. Although the two artists sit in different corners of the Funk spectrum - one being Electronica based and the other Live band based - their collaborations always cook up a mean groove under the motto ‘all is fair in funk’ and...2020-04-0704 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraKerria Lacca (ft. Mike Outram, Tucker Antell)This instrumental groove tune is dedicated to the lac insect that produces a resin which was used to produce gramophone records until vinyl was invented. Featuring guitarist Mike Outram and saxophonist Tucker Antell it also nods towards the musical meeting of Medeski, Martin & Wood with John Scofield. Stefan Redtenbacher's Funkestra has clocked up over a million Spotify streams with their own brand of funk and 'Kerria Lacca' is another groovilicous addition to their live shows too.
PERFORMERS
Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) www.tuckerantell.com
Mike Outram - guitar www.mikeoutram.com
Mike Sturgis - drums mikesturgis.co.uk
Karl...2020-01-3104 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraAnti Love Song (Betty Davis) ft Sarah Jane Morris - 100% live at Masterlink studio#MasterlinkSessions #SarahJaneMorris #RedtenbachersFunkestra #MasterlinkProductions
Redtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Sarah Jane Morris (vocals) delivering an electrifying performance of Betty Davis' 'Anti Love Song' - all live in the recording studio.
In his 1990 biography Miles Davis said of his former wife's musical legacy: "If Betty were singing today she'd be something like Madonna, something like Prince, only as a woman. She was the beginning of all that when she was singing as Betty Davis." [source: Wikipedia] We think that Sarah is honoring his praise in full colours!
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (Masterlink Productions...2020-01-1805 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraThrough The Fire (ft. Louise Clare Marshall) - live at Masterlink Studio#MasterlinkSessions #LouiseClareMarshall #RedtenbachersFunkestra
Redtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Louise Clare Marshall (vocals) singing a stripped back version of the Chaka Khan classic 'You Don't Know Me' - all live in the recording studio. Great to have our long-term friend for a second track in the studio with us, taking a break from her very busy schedule with the Jools Holland Big Band - and what a vocal performance!
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (Masterlink Productions and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk...2019-12-1604 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraHeavy (ft. Jade Like The Stone) - live at Masterlink Studio#MasterlinkSessions #JadeLikeTheStone #RedtenbachersFunkestra #Patreon
Redtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Jade Like The Stone (vocals) playing her original ’Heavy’ (written with Richard Leeds), arranged by Stefan Redtenbacher. In the footsteps of 'White Rabbit'...
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (Masterlink Productions and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Find out more and support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/themasterlinksessions
CREDITS
Jade Like The Stone - vocals https://www.jadedaniellewilliams.com
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, bandleader
Mike Sturgis - drums http...2019-12-1603 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraGlorious Fool (ft. Sarah Jane Morris) - live at Masterlink Studio#MasterlinkSessions #SarahJaneMorris #RedtenbachersFunkestra
Redtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Sarah Jane Morris (vocals) singing her rendition of John Martyn's 'Glorious Fool' - all live in the studio. This song is as relevant today as in 1981 when John Martyn first released it.
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Find out more and support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/themasterlinksessions
CREDITS
Sarah Jane Morris - vocals
https://www.sarahjanemorris.co.uk/
Stefan...2019-12-1605 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraCompanero (ft. Isobel Holly) - live at Masterlink Studio#MasterlinkSessions #IsobelHolly #RedtenbachersFunkestra #MLPStudios
Redtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Isobel Holly (vocals & guitar) playing her original ’Companero’ (written with Dom Sky), arranged by Stefan Redtenbacher.
Isobel is the youngest artist we've featured so far with thanks to the Pop Music department at the RNCM where she currently studies.
https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study-here/what-you-can-study/schools-of-study/popular-music/
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (MLP studios) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Find out more and support us on Patreon:
http...2019-12-1603 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraHappiness (ft. Jade Like The Stone) - live at Masterlink Studio#MasterlinkSessions #JadeLikeTheStone #RedtenbachersFunkestra #Patreon
Redtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Jade Like The Stone (vocals) performing her original song ’Happiness’ - entirely live in the studio. REAL. TRUE. EVOCATIVE - despite Jade suffering from a terrible cold that day. You’d never know - it’s just beautiful.
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (Masterlink Productions and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Find out more and support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/themasterlinksessions
CREDITS
Jade Like The Stone - vocals...2019-12-0905 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraBump-de-Bump (ft. Dave Limina & Tucker Antell)'Bump-de-Bump' is firmly stepping into the footsteps of the Meters and the Funkestra's general love for the New Orleans Funk and Jazz tradition. This infectious groove tune is featuring Berklee College of Music piano chair Dave Limina and Boston based tenor saxophonist Tucker Antell. Written by guitarist Mike Outram this single release forms part of Redtenbacher's Funkestra 'live-in-the-studio' album 'The Hang' - to be released later this year.
'Greasy, slippery and well and truly funkified! Fab bass tone too, my lord!' (Mike Brooks, Bass Guitar Magazine/Bass Player Magazine)
'The epitome of New Orleans swagger, strut and in-your-face funk...2019-10-0404 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraMovin' Me (ft. Grammy award winning Mike Farris, Jo Harman) - live at Masterlink Studio#MikeFarris #MasterlinkSessions #RedtenbachersFunkestra
Redtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Grammy award winning Mike Farris (vocals) featuring Jo Harman (vocals) singing his soulful Roots Gospel tune 'Movin' Me' with impromptu backing vocals - live in the studio.
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (MLP studios) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Find out more and support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/themasterlinksessions
CREDITS
Mike Farris - lead vocals http://www.mikefarrismusic.com/
Jo Harman - second lead vocals & background...2019-09-1806 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraRiver Jordan (ft. Grammy award winning Mike Farris) - live at Masterlink studioRedtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Grammy award winning Mike Farris (vocals) singing 'River Jordan'.
http://www.mikefarrismusic.com/
http://compassrecords.com/artist/mike-farris/
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (MLP studios) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/themasterlinksessions
Find out more:
https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/redtenbachers-funkestra-presents-the-masterlink-sessions/
CREDITS
Mike Outram - guitar
Peter Whittaker - keyboards (Hammond organ)
Mike Sturgis - drums
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, producer
James Welch - recording, mixing
...2019-08-0605 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraShutdown (feat. Tucker Antell & Mike Outram)'Shutdown' is a Jazz Fusion track in the steps of the Brecker Brothers. It was recorded live at Masterlink Studios as part of the album 'The Hang'. Guitarist Mike Outram and Tucker Antell on tenor saxophone (who also wrote the tune) are stretching out in this intense groove workout with a perpetuating groove provided by the exquisitely solid rhythm section.
Read the backstory here:
https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/shutdown-ft-tucker-antell-mike-outram-out-now-on-rsb-records
PERFORMERS
Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) http://www.tuckerantell.com/
Mike Outram - guitar https://www.mikeoutram.com/
Mike Sturgis - drums https://mikesturgis.co.uk
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion...2019-07-3107 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraBoogie On Reggae Woman (ft. Piers Green) - live at Masterlink studio#MasterlinkSessions #RedtenbachersFunkestra #PiersGreen #MLPStudios
Redtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Piers Green (alto saxophone) playing 'Boogie On Reggae Woman' by Stevie Wonder. We took on Inspiration from
Larry Golding's arrangement of Sly Stone's 'If you want me to stay' from 'Whatever it takes'. We are looking forward to the when we'll invite Larry to a MLP session!
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (MLP studios) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/themasterlinksessions
...2019-07-2403 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraBackburner (feat. Tucker Antell & Mike Outram)'Backburner' was recorded as part of 'The Hang' - an album recorded live in the studio on two days. Each musician contributed original tunes to this session and the result is...fresh and exciting! Dave Limina (piano chair of Berklee College of Music) and Tucker Antell (tenor saxophone) were flying from Boston to join the Funkestra rhythm section - it was funk at first sight. Listen to Tucker's composition 'Backburner' with both him and Mike Outram taking off on their respective solo flights - vivacious!
Background story here:
https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/backburner-ft-tucker-antell-mike-outram-out-now/
CREDITS
Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) http...2019-06-1905 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraCloudy (ft. The R3 Collective, Jo Harman) - live at Masterlink studioRedtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring 'The R3 Collective' (Robinson, Remy, Redtenbacher) featuring vocalist Jo Harman interpreting the Average White Band classic 'Cloudy' live in the studio.
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Find out more:
https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/redtenbachers-funkestra-presents-the-masterlink-sessions/
CREDITS
Jo Harman - vocals http://joharman.com/
Orphy Robinson - vibraphone
Tony Remy - guitar
Nat Martin - guitar
Mike Gorman - Hammond organ
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, cat-herding
Mike...2019-06-0604 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraCyprus Avenue (ft. The R3 Collective, Orphy Robinson, Jo Harman) - live at Masterlink studioRedtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring 'The R3 Collective' (Robinson, Remy, Redtenbacher) featuring vocalist Jo Harman interpreting Van Morrison's classic 'Cyprus Avenue' live in the studio - an ethereal rendition culminating with burning vibraphone solo.
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Find out more:
https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/redtenbachers-funkestra-presents-the-masterlink-sessions/
Listen on digital stores:
https://song.link/gb/i/1469237880
CREDITS
Jo Harman - vocals http://joharman.com/
Orphy Robinson - vibraphone
Tony Remy...2019-06-0407 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraSpace Oddity (ft. Helena May) - live at Masterlink studioRedtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Helena May (vocals) performing 'Space Oddity' (David Bowie) in a New Orleans funk influenced style.
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (MLP studios) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
Find out more:
https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/redtenbachers-funkestra-presents-the-masterlink-sessions/
CREDITS:
Helena May - vocals
Mike Outram - guitar
Mike Sturgis - drums
Jez Davies - Fender Rhodes
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass
Gemma Stoddard - BVs
James Welch - recording, mixing
Leo Mansell - video
Recorded live...2019-03-2003 min
Redtenbacher's FunkestraThe Fool (ft. Mike Outram) - live at Masterlink studioRedtenbacher's Funkestra presents 'The Masterlink Sessions' featuring Mike Outram (guitar) playing his Southern Soul Funk tune 'The Fool'. For online jazz guitar lessons visit his https://www.electriccampfire.com/
'The Masterlink Sessions' are a joint venture of James Welch (MLP studios) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) to strengthen the community of creative and like minded musicians who love Funk/Soul/Blues/Jazz.
CREDITS
Mike Outram - guitar https://www.electriccampfire.com/
Piers Green - saxophone (alto)
Ross Stanley - keyboards (Hammond organ)
Mike Sturgis - drums
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass
James Welch - recording, mixing
Leo Mansell - video
Recorded...2019-03-0403 min
The SBL Podcast022 - In Conversation with Stefan Redtenbacher - You'll Never Find Your Voice On The Bass By Competing With Other Bass Players!Today we’ve got one of the UK's funkiest bass players with us...none other than Stefan Redtenbacher!Austrian native Stefan Redtenbacher wears many hats: bassist,guitarist, composer, bandleader, arranger, educator, producer,music-software developer, and intrepid captain of one of thefunkiest bands in the UK... Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Stefan has recorded and performed with such legends as SteveWinwood, Jack Bruce, Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse, Lulu, Mica Paris,Paul Carrack, Kiki Dee, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Limahl, AlexandraBurke, Russell Watson, Adam Ant, Ollie Murs, and Danyl Johnson, toname a few ;)2016-05-0257 min