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Steal From the BestStephen Hodd - Engineer Turned Entrepreneur - Chairman and Founder of Vantage VenuesIn the second part of our father's day series, Andrew talks with his Dad, Stephen Hodd. Stephen is the Chairman and Founder of Vantage Venues, a 40 000 square foot conference and event space in downtown Toronto. Trained as an Environmental Engineer and then turned entrepreneur, Stephen shares some incredible stories, including his experience as a witness for a case in the US Supreme Court. We talk about stress and how to embrace it for motivation. His life and career have been shaped by the incredible experiences that he shares. Unsurprisingly, we also cover the importance of family and where happiness truly...2021-06-2358 min
Tapping the FlowLayering emotions to reveal the source. Tapping the Flow with MoojigenThis week I cast the pod to the northern quarter of France to chat with Japanese composer/guitarist Moojigen, a.k.a. Yuichiro Maeda.
Moojigen and I met in London over a decade ago and recently reconnected discovering that we have very similar pathways into music and for similar reasons. He has a hugely fluent and emotive soundscape story telling ability that sucks you right in and reworks your senses well after the song has finished. His recently released LP 'Fathers Sea' is absolutely brilliant and has to be heard :
https://moojigen.wixsite.com...2021-04-181h 10
Tapping the FlowLeaving the sun for the love of the music. Tapping the Flow with Pablo TatoThis week I chatted with my old band mate Pablo Tato. Pablo is a London based session guitarist/composer/producer who played with me in my Pillarcat project many moons ago. Since then he has gone on to play in studio for the likes of Paul Epworth, Adele, Lana del Ray and is on the road with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and many other well known acts.
Since the pandemic began Pablo took to creating the wonderful A|Part project where he produced an album of cover version with many of the performers he has graced the stages with...2021-04-121h 19
Tapping the FlowGracing the stage as an 8 piece Duo. Tapping the Flow with The Blackheart OrchestraThis week I shared a mighty banter filled hour laughing with the wonderful duo The Blackheart Orchestra. When you catch them live you will be listening to an 8 piece band but you will be witnessing a supremely talented and adventurous musical Duo surrounded by swathes of gear. Such is the sonic palette in which they practice creativity that they must dive deep with their skill sets when it comes to performance ethic.
Their recently released album Mesmeranto is full of beautiful songwriting taken to thrilling heights by a production style that echoes The Cocteau Twins, Mike Oldfield...2021-04-041h 26
Tapping the FlowSinging the deepest of thoughts with the lightest of hearts. Tapping the Flow with Samantha WhatesLondon based Scottish Singer/Songwriter Samantha Whates is a true champion of truth, discovery and delivery on her gem cut recordings that capture her angelically pure voice as it delivers revelation based songs atop a multi-textured finger picked guitar, all dressed up with realtime accompaniments set in the oddest of locations.
We sat down to discuss what it was that took Samantha on a journey of songwriting in the first place, and how this led to her recording at 3 am in a London tube station.
Intrigued? Well, you should be. When someone is bold enough...2021-03-211h 06
Tapping the FlowTrusting the flow to mine the tunnels. Tapping the Flow with Lou RhodesThis week I am joined by peerless creative practitioner Lou Rhodes of the seminal UK Electronic music duo Lamb. Lou Rhodes has, alongside co-creator Andy Barlow, carved out an emblematic position for blending folk/song with electronic music on the world stage with some incredible sonic journeys over the years. Many of you will be familiar with Lamb's music. As a solo artist she has been Mercury Music Prize nominated for her debut solo album 'Beloved One'. It was after the release of this album that I joined as guitarist, having just relocated from Ireland, for an amazing...2021-03-151h 31
Tapping the FlowFrom seed to tree, spreading communal roots. Tapping the Flow with Becci WallaceBecci Wallace stands tall and mighty as a beacon of positivity in Glasgow's thriving music scene. Her infectious energy and dedication to community healing through songwriting is a wonderful source of warmth to any who get to hear her speak passionately about her time as a music professional.
We speak about her own personal journey and how it has fuelled her reserves with massive potency for life long journey as a creative guide and practitioner. She drinks from the well of her own experiences and shares the spoils with those who step gingerly on the pathway to creative enlightenment.
Head...2021-03-071h 17
Tapping the FlowAiming high with the low notes. Tapping the Flow with Ben Ellis.I sat dow to chat with Scottish bassist Ben Ellis who holds the low end together for the likes of Iggy Pop, Marc Almond, Swervedriver and many more. We had a fantastic chat about what it takes to get where you want to get to and how to navigate the ups and downs of the game.
Ben also went straight after the challenge of coming up with a song for the show and graces the tape with his vocals for the first time with his own material. Its a wonderful moment and really holds a candle to the canvas as...2021-02-281h 31
Tapping the FlowChasing your fears in search of liberation. Tapping the Flow with Colm FordeColm Forde is a man who is unafraid to dive straight into uncomfortable waters, because he knows that is where he will find growth and fulfil his true potential.
Founder and music programmer, along with his parter Vanessa Lobon, of the https://www.docnrollfestival.com/ (Doc'N Roll Film Festival), Colm has for the past 7 years been involved in building the festival from the ground up, to where it is now a firmly planted grass roots promoting film festival serving alternative content from around the world.
We discuss everything from how Colm's is able to thrive under pressure to how he...2021-02-241h 05
Tapping the FlowProducing music from the same side of the glass. Tapping the flow with David BoothSuffolk based Producer/Songwriter/Mentor David Booth is a man who knows what it takes to avoid any routes to music creation that lead to sterility of performance.
Honing his mindset over years of being in bands, with labels and management, to becoming the go-to guy in Suffolk for authentic music production, David marks his place as a knowledgeable, open and affable human being who is keen to help others along the way.
We chat in depth about his story and how it ties into his approach to working on his own music and working with others. Suffolk has a...2021-02-141h 35
Tapping the FlowFlowtappers Zoom Hang Session 01A Zoom hangout with Tim O'Shea, Catherine Rudie, Damien Flynn, Gabi Garbutt and Chris Brambley.2021-02-101h 47
Tapping the FlowKnowing the seed before planting the soil. Tapping the Flow with Jeremy Tuplin.UK based Singer/Musician/Songwriter Jeremy Tuplin is a man with a lyrical potency that enables the most unusual forests to appear from the seeds he choses for his artistic plantation.
I was so stuck by how much attention he pays to the details and also hugely moved by the humour in his profound lyrics. They proudly stand tall alongside the artists that he often finds himself compared with such as Bill Callahan, Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.
Jeremy's music is far more than just those influences. It is a richly rewarding listen! I firmly advise you to dig deep...2021-02-071h 17
Tapping the FlowStitching feathers of hope to a limping pigeon's wing. Tapping the Flow with Gabi GarbuttI sat down with the incredible London based Singer/Songwriter/Poet Gabi Garbutt - bird lover and leader of the group https://www.gabigarbutt.com (Gabi Garbutt and the Illuminations).
Gabi is a crafter of magnificently human songs that bring joy and abandon to the legs of those who have been seduced by their upbeat charms. Married to this amazing band sprit are her abilities as a wordsmith of unique angles and curves. Her lyrics finely woven like tapestries that have been worn and thumbed for years, yet still reveal new ways of being with each familiarisation of the self.
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Tapping the FlowSharpening the sword once the iron has cooled. Tapping the Flow with David FordTo be the master of the depths sometimes you have to await hindsight and experience in order to successfully navigate the waters where the jewels of your journey lie.
Singer/Songwriter David Ford is one such nautical genius. With a pen that is sharpened with wit and dripping with emotion he cuts a fine vein in his trajectory to mine only the best jewels from his core.
UK based David Ford made a name for himself as a true master of the loop pedal with such incredible performances as 'https://youtu.be/zY8ni5kPp-E (State of the Union...2021-01-311h 35
Tapping the FlowTethering ambition to a ship found at sea. Tapping the Flow with Catherine RudieWhat has the musical briefing for a Scottish Bagpipe player from the Chief of Clan MacDonald got to do with the amazing debut album by Scottish songstress Catherine Rudie?
Tune in to find out I'd say . . . .
Roots are best used to provide nourishment and stability for a tree, or in this case an unstoppable forest of musical exploration. We discuss these roots and also cast our eyes across Catherine Rudie's insanely explorative debut album 'The Möbius Kiss'. This is a record that I was delighted to be involved in the production of. It teases e...2021-01-241h 36
Tapping the FlowCrafting the art for the communion of song. Tapping the Flow with Brendan O'Shea.Join me as I set sail upon an unchartered ocean with a Capitan whose harbour of origin is the same as mine.
Killarney Singer/Songwriter Brendan O'Shea takes me on journey though his amazing story from the ragged coast of South West Ireland's Co. Kerry to the humanimal soaked streets of New York. Here he set up the infamous Scratcher Sessions in the East Village, a place where songwriters can cut their teeth and hone their art under the watchful gaze of a truly appreciative crowd.
Brendan's own music is a hugely engaging...2021-01-171h 36
Tapping the FlowBeing truthful to the muse who holds the cards. Tapping the Flow with Gabriel MorenoI sat down with London based Gibraltan Singer/Songwriter, Poet, and Curator of London's infamous Lantern Society Gabriel Moreno, to take a deep dive beneath the surface protrusions and get tangled in the intricacies of what it takes to be a true lifer in this game of art and song. We had met once very briefly a while ago but our paths truly crossed in this episode when we embraced our mutual appreciation for song craft and individual expression. Gabriel is a veteran of the thriving scene of artistic nomads who gather at the Lantern Society to express their unique...2021-01-101h 31
Tapping the FlowHolding space with nature to reconnect with the source. Tapping the flow with Frances ShelleyI sat down to chat with Suffolk based Minimalist composer Frances Shelley to chat about her ability to hold space with nature and allow her hands to draw from her surroundings to create improvised music for those lucky enough to attend. Using a solar powered piano and setting it up among the reeds of Suffolk's areas of outstanding natural beauty is just one of the amazing collaborations with nature that Frances has been involved with over the years. She uses Ableton live to draw subterranean counterpoints to her melodic beauty on her recent album 'A Place Exists'
You can go...2020-06-221h 27
Tapping the FlowTraditions, Ambitions and Working with a Plan. Tapping the Flow with Tim O'SheaI caught up with Traditional and Folk Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter Tim O'Shea.
Tim hails from the beautiful county of Kerry in the South-West of Ireland which is where I grew up. He is a fantastic player and singer who brings authentic emotive performance to his shows and his releases. He works his arse off the stay afloat in an ever-changing game and operates with a stellar professional attitude. We chat about his families roots in music, his work ethic, his touring life and discuss the roots of traditional music in Ireland. This is a highly engaging and revealing chat which...2020-06-091h 32
Tapping the FlowVans, Plans & staying true to the Inner View. Tapping the Flow with Gitta De RidderI sat down with singer/songwriter and close personal friend Gitta de Ridder who hails from the Dutch Newlands of Flevoland.
Over the years I have written, toured and produced many a song with Gitta but we have never sat down to discuss the birthing of her unique voice. She tells her story over a chorus of birdsong from her old school Mercedes Bus/home which is now parked up in Holland after a trip around Europe having returned from a van-life experience to make a record on the road.
Check out Gitta's stunning music at www.gittaderidder.com2020-05-311h 21
Tapping the FlowParkour pursuits & gorilla suits. Tapping the Flow with Phil HulfordI sat down with actor, mindset coach, fitness coach, vlogger, movement artist & father of 2, Phil Hulford to chat about creative flow and consistency.
https://www.instagram.com/phil_hulford/?hl=en2020-05-021h 24
Tapping the FlowMeditation, Music & cups of Tea! Tapping the Flow with Damien FlynnTapping the flow with my good friend, singer/songwriter Damien Flynn just after he had returned from a Vipassana retreat. We broke his silence with an informal chat about the benefits of such a meditative recline as well as discussing musical pursuits in general. Plenty of tea was drank too - and discussed with huge reverence! Thank you so much for listening. Please feel free to leave comments on soundcloud or hit me up on instagram.com/stephenwilliamhodd You can listen to Damien's excellent music at damienflynn.bandcamp.com. Damien has yet to release his beautiful BuildUnbuild E.P. (My...2020-04-211h 22