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The StageLeft PodcastDaisy Spencer - Olivia Rodrigo
The StageLeft Podcast sits down with Daisy Spencer - the incredible rhythm guitarist behind Olivia Rodrigo's record-breaking Guts World Tour!
In this candid conversation, Daisy opens up about: ✨ Creating a "stage persona" to handle arena-sized crowds ✨ The reality of touring at the highest level ✨ Her guitar part on Vampire ✨ Those magical acoustic moments with Olivia ✨ Making big life changes to stay grounded on tour ✨ The night she played "Hot to Go" with Chappell Roan.
From hotel breakfast addictions to getting "street spirit" Radiohead vibes on guitar - this is a raw, honest look at life behind one of the b...
2025-06-291h 16
The StageLeft PodcastThe Glastonbury Headliner Series: The 1975 live event - July 11th, LondonThe Glastonbury headliner series:
To mark our 10 year anniversary, we have episodes with Neil Young bassist Corey McCormick and Olivia Rodrigo guitarist Daisy Spencer, which are released the day each headlines the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.
We've taken it a stage further for the Friday night headliners The 1975, as we will be hosting a live episode with touring band members that you can attend at The Courtyard Theatre in London on Friday 11th July. Come join us, as there will be live performances from John Waugh, Polly Money and Gabi King, plus Q and A, merch...
2025-06-2701 min
The StageLeft PodcastBen Sturley - Selena GomezIn this episode of The StageLeft Podcast, host Chris Simpson sits down with the multi-talented Ben Sturley — acclaimed bassist, composer, and longtime collaborator of Selena Gomez — for a candid and insightful conversation. From witnessing the realities of fame up close to crafting immersive film scores, Ben offers a rare glimpse into the emotional and creative nuances of life both on stage and behind the scenes. He also shares stories of performing with the Liz Phair, Booker T, and reflects on how the music industry shapes personal identity and artistic integrity.
Edited by Darcy Dewar.
2025-05-271h 05
The StageLeft PodcastAndrew CushinIn this episode of the StageLeft Podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Andrew Cushin for a deep dive into the artistry, collaboration, and chaos behind the music. We explore the evolving dynamic between frontman and musical director, the highs of working with Noel Gallagher at Lonestar Studios, and the unusual gift of a lightsabre to trusted ally Dave Eringa. Andrew opens up about his writing process and how it’s developed since earlier releases, as well as the pros and cons of recording to a click. Plus, he shares what he truly needs from his bandmates on stage as the...
2025-04-2958 min
The StageLeft PodcastThe 1975 Touring Band - Sequel - Live at BIMM UniversityTouring members of The 1975, Gabi King, Polly Money and John Waugh join us again for our final episode of 2024, similar to our previous episode in May but we ask a completely different set of questions, which we recorded for students at BIMM University.
You can now find us on Tik Tok, Instagram and Facebook by searching ‘The StageLeft Podcast’ for exclusive video content of the interviews. We’re looking to tour this next year so register your interest by emailing chris@thestageleftpodcast.com. If you’re a business that needs Mental Health First Aid or Mental Health in the Work...
2024-12-091h 03
The StageLeft PodcastAndy Crofts - The Moons & Paul WellerIt’s about time, after 9 years, we did an entirely filmed episode isn’t it? So, whilst you enjoy this audio only version, do feel free to search for ‘The StageLeft Podcast’ on Youtube and you’ll find this episode in beautiful 4K, filmed in Andy Crofts stunning seafront hit hut.
“Chris and Andy, excellent interview. Informative. Heartwarming. Honest.” – Debra, StageLeft listener.
Thank you to Sophia at Bearlane Productions for filming this, Darcy Dewar for editing, Beth Iles for making our YouTube page look gorgeous, and Tymon Firmin for the clipping on Socials such as Instagram, Facebook and Tik T...
2024-11-2258 min
The StageLeft PodcastChris Maas - Sting 3.0Sting 3.0 drummer Chris Maas joins The StageLeft Podcast mid-tour!
We explore:
How to fill the ‘space’ in a trio when playing Sting classics.
The auditions, rehearsals and soundchecks for Sting 3.0
Locking with Sting as a bassist within a rhythm section.
Drumming long sets with high BPMs with Example.
The challenges of fluctuating salaries as a musician.
How the music education systems differ between Luxembourg and the UK.
Thanks to Chris for appearing.
Edited by Darcy Dewar.
Host Chris Simpson is available for 121 coaching and can deliver Mental Health First Aid training to y...
2024-07-271h 07
The StageLeft PodcastSeye Adelekan - Gorillaz (live band)Ginger shots at the ready!
What would someone learn from working with Damon Albarn they wouldn't learn from anyone else?
How does sobriety work on gig days in an environment so conducive to drink and drugs?
How is Self-Esteem approaching her new record, given the success of her last?
When does practice end and rehearsing begin?
What happened to the Youth of the Apocalypse (YOTA)?!
All these questions, and more, answered by the visionary Seye Adelekan, songwriter and bassist with Gorillaz, Self-Esteem and Paloma Faith as he joins...
2024-06-241h 06
The StageLeft PodcastThe 1975 Touring Band - Live Episode of The StageLeft PodcastAfter 8 years, we’ve finally done a live episode! We are joined by Polly Money, Gabi King and John Waugh (touring band with The 1975) in front of a live audience of BIMM students, recorded in London just before the European leg of The 1975s most recent tour. The interview begins with a 30mins interview with Chris, then then band jammed three songs of The 1975 with BIMM students (“If You’re Too Shy Let Me Know”, “About You”, and “UGH!”), before a Q and A from the students themselves.
We discuss the value of music education, navigating external vs internal validat...
2024-04-241h 11
The StageLeft PodcastStephen Daltrey on Mental Health provision in the music industryWhatever you’re going through right now, you can contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008.
Is there enough mental health related resource within the music industry to support artists mental health?
Music Industry Coaching founder and Mental Health First Aid instructor Stephen Daltrey joins us to explore the answers to that question, plus provides tangible resources for musicians.
Stephen's fascinating new book "Deep Satisfaction in Life and Artist Management" is available now at www.stephendaltrey.com
Stephen’s book may help on a personal level but also provides guidance on how to best coach...
2023-02-2048 min
The StageLeft PodcastJeff Slate - Pete Townshend, Earl Slick and on The Beatles' Get Back!Imagine being asked to write the liner notes for the 50th anniversary reissue of Sgt. Peppers, being produced by Pete Townshend, interviewing members of The Beatles, touring with Bowie's guitarist Earl Slick, and having a successful solo career to boot.
A.K.A What a life!
Ladies and gents, enjoy Jeff Slate on The StageLeft Podcast!
Produced by Bastian Hues.
2022-01-101h 09
The StageLeft PodcastBONUS: Chris from The StageLeft Podcast appearing on Simon's Universe of MusicShould you want a peak behind the StageLeft curtain, Chris Simpson was recently a guest on Simon's Universe of Music where he was asked to explore experiences interviewing members of Oasis, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Radiohead, Lightning Seeds, his own views on the Music Industry and lots more.
2021-11-081h 39
The Fabulous InvalidJennifer Simard: MoreOn this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob sit down with their season one and two co-host Jennifer Simard for a reunion conversation. Together, they talk about Jennifer’s pandemic experience as a working actor, her remarkable career on stage, her mentors, and her excitement about getting back on Broadway in “Company” this fall. At the top, Jamie and Rob announce that the upcoming 100th episode of The Fabulous Invalid Podcast will also be the final regular episode of the series.This week’s music: “Never” from “On The Twentieth Century”, “I Will Loved Tonight”, from “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Cha...
2021-08-111h 19
The StageLeft PodcastJohn Waugh - The 1975, Sam FenderCompadré of The StageLeft Podcast, John Waugh, returns to discuss the past 4 years playing on Number 1 records with The 1975 and Sam Fender. We explore dressing as Princess Leia at the Star Wars themed The 1975 show, how running half marathons enables John’s wellbeing, a new EP and book, and what is was like playing The StageLeft Nights Supperclub to just 8 people compared to 20,000 at The 02.
Sorry about the occasional buzzing. Will fix for next ep!
John's new book Jazz Improvisatiom: Basic Training (with a foreward written by us no less) is available on Amazon or johnwaughmusic.co...
2021-05-241h 16
The Fabulous InvalidThe Sweetest SoundsThis week, Jamie and Rob continue exploring the mission of the podcast by speaking with sound designer Jessica Paz. Together, they discuss this newest, most mysterious, and oft-overlooked and under-appreciated field of stagecraft, diving into the challenges and secrets of Jessica’s Tony Award-winning work on “Hadestown”. What do Scuba diving, raccoons, magical iPads, and pizza have to do with sound design? Tune in to find out!This week’s music: “Hittin’” from “Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk”, “Any Way the Wind Blows” and “Livin’ it Up On Top” from “Hadestown, Original Broadway Cast” and “The Sweetest S...
2021-04-2143 min
The Fabulous InvalidCharlie Rosen: One Man, 70 InstrumentsThis week, Jamie and Rob round out the mission of the podcast by speaking with Broadway musician, music director, music supervisor, conductor, composer, and orchestrator Charlie Rosen. Together, they chat about Charlie’s life and career in the music world, from his Broadway debut at age 18 to his Tony Award-nominated orchestrations for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”, and his work beyond the stage in film, TV, podcasts, and video games. Tune in to find out about the strangest instrument Charlie has orchestrated into a musical score! This week’s music: “Entr’Acte” from “Honeymoon In Vegas: The Musica...
2021-04-0751 min
The Wrong Cat DiedJamie DuMont & Rob Russo: A "Fabulous Invalid" CrossoverThis episode features the hosts of the brilliant podcast The Fabulous Invalid, Jamie DuMont and Rob Russo. Jame and Rob educate me on the deep history of CATS, their love of the show, Rob's Stage Left thesis on CATS, and everything else you might want to know about the history of the show.
Check out Jamie on Instagram: @troutinnyc
Check out Jamie on Twitter: @jamiedumont
Check out Rob on all social media platforms: @stageleft_nyc
Check out Rob's Stage Left website: www.stageleft.nyc
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Check out...
2020-12-011h 10
The StageLeft PodcastSybil Bell - Founder of Independent Venues WeekWhat can music fans do to help grassroots venues? What can young musicians do most to enable their pathway to success? Some of the answers are easier than you thought when you hear Sybil Bell of Independent Venue Week on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, ahead of the release of 'Long and Winding Road', a new film depciting Phil Selway of Radiohead travelling UK wide meeting owners of grassroots venues during Independent Venue Week.
Be sure to support support Sybil by following on Instagram and Twitter.
Tag us both in when listening, @IVW_UK...
2020-09-251h 12
The StageLeft PodcastExtra: Celebrating 5 years of The StageLeft Podcast (Part 2)James Dale of Goldheart Assembly reflects with The Stagecraft Podcast on some of the eye opening stories from 5 years of interviewing, plus we reveal who is up next!
2020-08-3143 min
The StageLeft PodcastExtra: Celebrating 5 years of The StageLeft Podcast (Part 1)Time to take stock as Chris from The StageLeft Podcast reflects on 5 years of The StageLeft Podcast with his favourite and funniest stories from behind the scenes recording the podcast, interviewed by the superb James Dale of Goldheart Assembly who once appeared on StageLeft!
Part One of Two.
Edited by Alex Soikans
2020-08-1257 min
The Fabulous InvalidIt’s A Hit! Part ThreeOn this week’s show, Jamie and Rob close season two with the final installation of their special three part mini-series looking at some of the biggest Broadway musical hits of all time. In part three, the British Invasion lands on our shores, and a Windy City murderess, an iconic mask, a helicopter, and La Vie Bohème visit Broadway! At the top of the episode, the always fabulous Jennifer Simard stops by to check in and say farewell for the summer.This week’s music: “Overture”, “McCavity”, “Memory”, and “Skimbelshanks" from “Cats”, “La Journée”, “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Turning” fro...
2020-07-081h 56
The Fabulous InvalidIt’s A Hit! Part TwoOn this week’s show, Jamie and Rob dive back into their special three part mini-series looking at some of the biggest Broadway musical hits of all time. In part two, they visit Rydell High, a little orphan named Annie, and perhaps two of the greatest musicals ever.This week’s music: “Greased Lightning” and “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” from “Grease” and “Grease” from “Grease: New Broadway Cast, 2007”, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile”, “Little Girls”, and “Tomorrow (reprise)” “Apples”, from “Annie”. “Montage, Pt 1”, “The Music and the Mirror”, “One” from “A Chorus Line”, “Oh, Calcutta” from “Oh, Calcutta”. “Poison Ivy”...
2020-07-011h 28
The Fabulous InvalidIt’s A Hit! Part OneOn this week’s show, Jamie and Rob launch a special three part mini-series looking at some of the biggest Broadway musical hits of all time, beginning with 1943’s landmark “Oklahoma!” and continuing through today’s juggernaut “Hamilton”. Part One focuses on the biggest hits of Broadway’s golden age.This week’s music: “Guns & Ships”, “Yorktown”, “It’s Quiet Uptown”, from “Hamilton”, “Kansas City”, from Royal National Theatre’s “Oklahoma!”, and “Out Of My Dreams” from “Oklahoma”, “Overture” and “I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady”, “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before The Parade Passes By” from “Hello, Dolly!” (Channing), “Hello, Dolly!” by Loui...
2020-06-241h 28
The Fabulous InvalidFamous Flops: Part TwoOn this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob return to the world of famous (and infamous!) Broadway flop musicals with part two of our look at these flawed and fabulous gems. We investigate Dude(s), space travel, sequels, VAMPIRES and much, much more. And, we finish out the show with a bit more about “Carrie” from the legendary Betty Buckley.This week’s music: “So Long Dude” and “Pears and Apples”, from “Dude”, “In A Little Town”, from “The Human Comedy”, “Movin’ Out” and “Well, I’m Not” from “Bring Back Birdie”, “But You Go On”, from “Annie 2: Miss Hannigan’s Revenge”, ”I’m Leaving Tex...
2020-06-171h 17
The Fabulous InvalidFamous Flops: Part OneOn this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob dive into the world of famous (and infamous!) Broadway flop musicals with a special two-part show focusing on these flawed and fabulous gems. They kick it all off with a look back at “Carrie” (1988) with word from its original star, the incredible Betty Buckley, who provides a rare peak into that experience. Then, Rob and Jamie move on to discuss such musicals as “Kelly” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, and some less “successful” works by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. Part two follows next week.This week’s music: “Overture”, “Eve Was Weak”...
2020-06-101h 10
The Fabulous InvalidJason Robert Brown: Do The WorkOn this week’s show, Rob and Jamie are joined by three-time Tony Award winning composer, lyricist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, director, and performer Jason Robert Brown, best known for his shows “Songs for a New World”, “Parade”, “The Last Five Years”, “13”, “The Bridges of Madison County”, and “Honeymoon in Vegas”. Together, they discuss his musical theatre work, solo albums, concerts, monthly residency at SubCulture, Eydie Gormé, the Muppets, and what it’s like making music in quarantine. This week’s music: “Opening: The New World” from “Songs for a New World”, “I’m Still Hurting” from “The Last Five Years / SubCulture Concert 58”, “A Little...
2020-05-2759 min
The Fabulous InvalidJohn Benjamin Hickey: Moving TargetOn this week’s show, Jamie, Jennifer, and Rob are joined by actor and director John Benjamin Hickey. Everyone checks in on how they’re dealing with the shut down and trying to stay sane, then John discusses his most recent projects: starring in last season’s “The Inheritance” and his Broadway directorial debut with Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite”, and the group chats about John’s remarkable roles in “Love! Valour! Compassion!”, “Cabaret", and his Tony Award-winning portrayal of Felix Turner in the 2011 revival of “The Normal Heart”. Jamie can’t turn down the opportunity to gush about Laura Linney, then Rob gives us...
2020-05-201h 06
The Fabulous InvalidBernard Gersten: A Life In The Theatre (1923-2020)This week’s show is a special tribute to the life and legacy of Bernard Gersten (1923-2020), a trailblazing producer and non-profit administrator responsible for the success of the Public Theater and Lincoln Center Theater (LCT). Jamie and Rob sat down with Bernard last summer for what would be his final interview. You’ll hear excerpts from that conversation along with remembrances and reflections from the Public Theater’s artistic director Oskar Eustis, LCT’s founding artistic director Gregory Mosher, LCT’s current producing artistic director André Bishop, and celebrated director Jerry Zaks. Tune in to hear the amazing, one-of-a-kind...
2020-05-1359 min
The Fabulous InvalidMatthew Lopez: Theatre Is About LimitationsOn this week’s show, Jamie and Rob share their interview with Matthew Lopez, playwright of “The Inheritance”, which played on Broadway this season. Together, they talk about Matthew’s inspiration for writing the play, the importance of sharing history and experiences across generations—particularly within the queer community—Matthew’s reaction to the critical response to the play, and his collaboration with director Stephen Daldry in staging this epic, two part, six act piece. Why were the actors barefoot? Tune in to find out!This week’s music: “The Inheritance”, “The House”, “Henry Sells the House” and “Young Men” all from “The...
2020-05-061h 10
The Fabulous InvalidJenna Ushkowitz: Choosing GleeOn this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie chat with Rob’s high school friend, actor, author, activist, podcaster, and producer Jenna Ushkowitz. Together, they talk about Jenna’s diverse career, from making her Broadway debut at age nine in “The King and I” to her recent Tony Award-winning foray into producing, including her star turn on the hit TV series “glee”. Jenna participates in another round of “quarantine edition” quick questions with Rob and Jamie, and, of course, the three share their love for all things Donna Murphy. This week’s music: “Everything Taboo” from “Taboo: Original Broadway Cast”, “ABC”...
2020-04-2955 min
The Fabulous InvalidJeanine Tesori: End With Hope, "Soft Power": Track by TrackOn this week’s show, Jamie and Rob celebrate the recent release of the “Soft Power” cast album with the musical within a play’s Tony Award winning composer Jeanine Tesori, best known for writing the scores to “Fun Home”, “Caroline, or Change”, and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, among others. Together, they talk about the unique inception and development of “Soft Power”. Then, Jeanine offers a master class in musical theatre composition as they dive deep into the album with a discussion and analysis of the intention and craft behind each song—from overture to finale!This week’s music: “Soft P...
2020-04-221h 28
The Fabulous InvalidEmily Hampshire: Humpday With HampshireOn this week’s show, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat with “Schitt’s Creek” star Emily Hampshire about her new online talk show “Humpday With Hampshire” that benefits the Actor’s Fund. Together, they discuss Michelle Obama and Dolly Parton, Emily’s love of bitmojis, and what it was like saying goodbye to “Schitt’s Creek” before throwing some Broadway trivia Emily’s way. At the top of the episode, Jamie, Jen, and Rob discuss their “quaRoutines” (spoiler alert: they involve sweatpants, yoga and M&M’s).This week’s music: “Humpday with Hampshire Theme Song”, “Here You Come Again”, by Dolly Parton, “Maybe...
2020-04-1538 min
The Fabulous InvalidBroadway Check-In: What’s Happening And What’s AheadOn this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob talk about the current state of Broadway amid the Covid-19 pandemic, what’s ahead, and what the road back to “normal” looks like with Dori Berinstein, a four-time Tony Award winning Broadway producer and founder of the Broadway Podcast Network, and Lee Seymour, a Senior Contributor on Arts and Hollywood at Forbes Magazine. At the top of the show, Jamie and Rob get an exclusive look into what the American Theatre Wing has planned with its President and CEO, Heather Hitchens.This week’s music: “Changing Lives” and “The Lady’s Improving”...
2020-04-0856 min
The Fabulous InvalidCamille A. Brown: Don’t Let Anyone Take Away Your StuffOn this week’s show, Jamie and Rob bring you an interview with the extraordinary choreographer Camille A. Brown, who in the last year alone worked on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Porgy and Bess”, The Public Theater’s “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When The Rainbow Is Enuf”, and “Toni Stone” for Roundabout, and earned a Tony Award nomination for her work on Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Choir Boy”. Camille speaks candidly about her career, what inspires her, and why representation matters. To close, Rob takes a look at other trailblazing black female choreographers who have worked on Broadway (s...
2020-04-0152 min
The Fabulous InvalidThe Actors FundOn a special episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer salute the Actors Fund with Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, whose “Stars in the House” has taken the internet by storm; Erich Bergen the brainchild behind the one night reboot of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”; and the one and only Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chairman of the Actors Fund. In this time of crisis, the Actors Fund is there for *everyone* in the entertainment industry.This week’s music: “It’s Today” from “Mame”, “I Wouldn’t Go Back” from “Closer Than Ever”, “The Rosie O’Donnell Theme Show”, and Brian Stokes Mitchell singing “Make Th...
2020-03-281h 07
The Fabulous InvalidRachel Chavkin: The Next Orpheus Is Gonna Make ItFor their first “quarantine edition” episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat remotely with Tony Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin. As we navigate through this difficult moment, Rachel reflects on what artists can do to help, talks about her latest work, and shares information on some organizations that are doing great things to support artists, theater-makers, and just about everyone else. To close, Rob talks about what you can do to support your favorite non-profit theatre company.This week’s music: “Doubt Comes In” and “We Raise Our Cups” both from “Hadestown”, and “Megamix: Take Me To The World”, from “Losing My Mind: A So...
2020-03-2642 min
The Fabulous InvalidIlana Levine: HappinessOn this week’s show, Rob and Jamie are joined at Orso Restaurant by actor, fellow podcaster, and all around fabulous human Ilana Levine. Together, they talk about Ilana’s performance in Richard Greenberg’s “The Perplexed” at Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), her experience doing the 1999 revival of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”, and her extraordinary podcast, “Little Known Facts”. Later on, Rob talks about the history of MTC.This week’s music: “Chrysanthemum Tea” from “Pacific Overtures”, “Life Support” from “Rent”, and “Little Known Facts”, “My New Philosophy” “Happiness”, “Bows” all from “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown: New Broadway Cast, 1999”.
2020-03-181h 02
The StageLeft PodcastAlex Reeves - ElbowElbow drummer Alex Reeves joins us on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast - where he contrasts Guy Garvey's approach to solo work compared to the Elbow songwriting process, what it was like playing Beatles songs with Paul McCartney, and how he can play on your record....
2020-03-161h 14
The Fabulous InvalidCarolee Carmello: A Class ActOn this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie venture to the “City of Brotherly Love” to catch up with the fabulous Carolee Carmello. As she winds down the national tour of “Hello, Dolly!”, they sit down to discuss her remarkable career, her incredible voice, and what playing Dolly Levi has meant to her at this time in history. Before that, Rob and Jamie geek out about their Carolee Carmello fandom and, a bit later, Rob gives a look into Philadelphia’s historic Academy of Music.This week’s music: “Under Separate Cover”, from “A Class Act”, “The Winner Takes It All”, from...
2020-03-1152 min
The Fabulous InvalidSpring ForwardOn this week’s episode, while Jennifer begins previews with the revival of “Company”, Jamie and Rob settle in to discuss that show and the twenty other shows opening up on Broadway this spring season. Plus we learn that Jamie’s listening skills aren’t great.This week’s music: “Shy” from “Once Upon A Mattress”, “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Exit Music” from “Company the 2018 London Revival”, “Lot’s Wife”, from “Caroline or Change”, from the Olivier Awards, “Drive It Like You Stole It”, from “Sing Street”, “Dance at the Gym”, from the 2020 revival of “West Side Story”, “Six” from “Six”, and “Flying Over Sunset” f...
2020-03-041h 05
The StageLeft PodcastRusty Egan - "I've had everything stolen off me."An extraordinary episode of the The StageLeft Podcast with legendary drummer and DJ Rusty Egan.
Here we discuss the (lack of) recognition that comes with the industry, discovering Madonna, Rusty shares his personal views on the motivations of Apple & Spotify yet offers a viable solution to musicians to ensure they earn the money they deserve by directing us to Blockchain & Ujo.
https://media.consensys.net/consensys-ujo-and-capitol-records-bring-blockchain-innovation-to-music-319f2c649790
Check out Rusty's new album https://rustyeganpresents1.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-egan-present-welcome-to-the-remix-vol-2
@djrustyegan
2020-03-041h 18
The Fabulous InvalidPriscilla Lopez: What I Did For LoveOn this week’s show, Jamie and Rob are joined at Orso Restaurant by “one singular sensation”: Priscilla Lopez! Currently starring in “Grand Horizons” on Broadway, Priscilla talks about her storied career, from her Broadway debut that wasn’t—the two performance flop “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”—to replacement gigs in “Company” and “Pippin”, and her landmark creation of Diana Morales in “A Chorus Line”. She talks candidly about working with Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, and Tommy Tune, and reflects back on a long and fabulous career in the theatre through 50 years and 15 Broadway shows. Afterward, Rob gives a closer look at “A Day In Hollywood...
2020-02-261h 09
The Fabulous InvalidMack & Mabel: City Center Encores!On this week’s episode, Rob and Jamie go in deep with all things “Mack & Mabel”, discussing Jerry Herman’s legendary flop as it returns to New York for the first time in 46 years with a new production at New York City Center’s Encores! They speak with Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of Encores!; book reviser Francine Pascal, sister of the late bookwriter Michael Stewart; Rob Berman, long time musical director at Encores!; Josh Rhodes, director and choreographer of this new production; and actors Douglas Sills, Alexandra Socha, and Lilli Cooper. Time heals everything ... but loving “Mack & Mabel”!This week’s mu...
2020-02-191h 20
The Fabulous InvalidBen Brantley: Tell Me A StoryOn this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob are joined by Ben Brantley, co-chief theater critic for The New York Times. A consummate journalist and celebrated writer, Ben talks about how he came to the Times, his tenure there since 1993, his writing process, what theater criticism means to him, and why he loves the theater. A bit later in the show, Rob gives a look into the career of experimental playwright and director Richard Maxwell through the lens of a Ben Brantley review.Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalidFacebook: www.facebook.com/fabulous...
2020-02-1258 min
The Oasis PodcastOnce Cantona video, Liam Acoustic Sessions & Blue Moon Rising, with Chris from Stageleft Podcast & Ben Burrell from Absolute Radio
Welcome back to the Oasis Podcast! It has been an amazing week for fans of the Gallaghers, and we cover it all.
Support at patreon.com/oasispod
Follow on Twitter and Facebook @oasispodcast and Instagram @OasisPod
Buy Some Might Say - The Definitive Story of Oasis - https://www.amazon.in/Some-Might-Say-Definitive-Story/dp/1916258255
Email oasispod@gmail.com
0:00 Liam Intro
0:30 News - Gene in court, Liam quits mid set, Oasis reunion rumours
7:35 Liam Gallagher - Meadow
8:03 In...
2020-02-101h 21
BPN LIVE! ReplaysHadestown: Live From BroadwayConThis week’s episode is a special live taping from the mainstage at BroadwayCon! Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer are joined by stars of the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning best musical “Hadestown”: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalaz - Nacer, and Kay Trinidad. Together, they talk all things “Hadestown” and take questions from Twitter and Instagram, including how the show came together, stage mishaps, and what it’s like settling into a hit run. A bit later, Rob gives us a deeper look into BroadwayCon itself, and at the top of the episode, Jennifer shares an update on rehearsals for...
2020-02-051h 03
The Fabulous InvalidHadestown: Live From BroadwayConThis week’s episode is a special live taping from the mainstage at BroadwayCon! Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer are joined by stars of the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning best musical “Hadestown”: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalaz - Nacer, and Kay Trinidad. Together, they talk all things “Hadestown” and take questions from Twitter and Instagram, including how the show came together, stage mishaps, and what it’s like settling into a hit run. A bit later, Rob gives us a deeper look into BroadwayCon itself, and at the top of the episode, Jennifer shares an update on rehearsals for...
2020-02-051h 04
The StageLeft PodcastYsee - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, UNKLE, Brian Eno (Part 2)**WORLD EXCLUSIVE** - Be the first on the planet to hear Ysee's cover of Noel Gallagher's 'The Right Stuff' on Part 2 of Ysee's appearance on The StageLeft Podcast.
Join us on 27th January at The Groucho Club, Soho, for an intimate show with Ysee. Message us on our socials for a guetslist slot - @thestageleftpod or facebook.com/thestageleftpodcast
2019-12-1338 min
The StageLeft PodcastFraser MacColl - JunglePossibly one of the most jawdropping insights into the current music industry we've had on The StageLeft Podcast , Fraser from Jungle discusses the challenges of maintaining wellbeing on extensive touring schedules, assesses where the music industry has changed in the past decade.
2019-11-261h 09
The StageLeft PodcastTim Staffell - Smile (which became Queen when Freddie Mercury joined)“Music itself is the goal, not notoriety”.
“What Freddie had, and what I never had, was the clear understanding of needing to entertain.”
A unique insight again on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, where lead singer of Smile, Tim Staffell, discusses being schoolmates with Freddie Mercury, starting a band with Roger Taylor & Brian May, supporting Jimi Hendrix & Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd.
Tim candidly discusses jealousy, Brian's guitars, how he dealt with seeing Queen become a stadium band and Roger Taylor’s legendary Fireworks parties.
2019-11-201h 12
The Fabulous InvalidBob Fosse and Gwen Verdon: All Their JazzPart two of a special, two-part episode of “The Fabulous Invalid”, Jamie and Rob take an in depth look at the life, work, and legacies of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon by talking with actors and dancers who knew and worked with them. From their first auditions to memorable experiences in the rehearsal room and in performance, Mimi Quillin, Jane Lanier, Chet Walker, and John Rubenstein—along with Betty Buckley and Donna McKechnie—pull back the curtain to reveal the Bob and Gwen they knew. This podcast offers a unique look at one of the most fa...
2019-10-301h 01
The Fabulous InvalidBob Fosse and Gwen Verdon: All Their JazzFor a special, two-part episode of “The Fabulous Invalid”, Jamie and Rob take an in depth look at the life, work, and legacies of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon by talking with actors and dancers who knew and worked with them. From their first auditions to memorable experiences in the rehearsal room and in performance, Mimi Quillin, Jane Lanier, Chet Walker, and John Rubenstein—along with Betty Buckley and Donna McKechnie—pull back the curtain to reveal the Bob and Gwen they knew. This podcast offers a unique look at one of the most famous, suc...
2019-10-2356 min
The StageLeft PodcastThe StageLeft Podcast backstory - appearance on Chasing The Sun PodcastWe were recently asked by Jamie Nicholls to be a guest on the excellent Chasing the Sun podcast, where we discussed our favourite stories from the past 4 years travelling up and down the UK and travelling across Europe to produce the show. Enjoy this bonus episode!
2019-10-0751 min
The Fabulous InvalidBetty Buckley: Singer, Actor, StorytellerJamie, Rob, and Jennifer kick off season two of The Fabulous Invalid by traveling up to Boston to sit down with star of stage and screen Betty Buckley during the final stop of her run as Dolly Levi in the national tour of “Hello, Dolly!”. Together, they discuss Betty’s illustrious career, what it’s like going on the road at age seventy, and learning new skill sets. We discover the secrets behind Betty’s Tony Award winning turn in “Cats”, and Rob offers a comparison of Thorton Wilder’s play “The Matchmaker” and its musical version, “Hello, Dolly!”.This week’s music: “P...
2019-09-1858 min
The StageLeft PodcastJessica Greenfield - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The KondoorsJessica Greenfield of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is our guest on this new episode of The StageLeft Podcast - hear her talk about singing on new Noel songs, reveal the origins of the lyrics to some of her most honest of songs, discuss what it's like playing Oasis songs to 70,000 people and hear us jam!
Jessica will be returning to our StageLeft Nights events, where she will play a set to just you and 7 other people in our lounge.
Go to stageleft_nights on insta for more details or get in touch at stageleftnights@g...
2019-05-071h 22
The StageLeft PodcastEd Blaney - The Fall & Mark E. SmithMark E. Smith close friend and collaborator Ed Blaney is on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, who reflects on Mark's recent passing, recording new material in Berlin, selling parts of the dance floor to the Hacienda during hard times, and passes on advice to those entering the music industry from his experience managing The Fall.
2019-04-241h 08
The StageLeft PodcastClive Deamer - Radiohead, Portishead, Robert PlantOn rehearsing Airbag
"...I picked up the sleigh bells and played through the whole tune. They all laughed because it was the first time they'd heard it right through."
Radiohead's second live drummer Clive Deamer is this week's guest on The StageLeft Podcast. What an honour! 90mins in depth about all things Radiohead, his unique onstage set up, how Tai Chi helps his technique, Thom Yorke's vocal warm ups, Portishead's snare sound & tonnes more.
Clive's side project HeadShy is taking off and we've heard some of the material and it's very, VERY good...
2018-10-151h 31
The StageLeft PodcastChas Hodges 1943-2018 : Recorded November 2015Devastating news broke on Saturday that Chas Hodges of Chas & Dave passed away, aged 74. Chas appeared twice on The StageLeft Podcast in November 2015.
I remember thinking I couldn't believe it that Chas agreed to come on. We had to record it twice, as I messed up the recording the first time round. Chas was an absolute gent about the whole thing and gave up another 45mins of his time to talk about his difficult childhood & writing Ain't No Pleasing You. One of the moments that stuck with me was that he felt the reason he became so...
2018-09-2448 min
The StageLeft PodcastRichard Oakes, Sean McGhee - Suede, Alison Moyet - together as ArtmagicSuede guitarist Richard Oakes and producer/programmer and all round encyclopaedia of music Sean McGhee are guests on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast.
Together they are Artmagic. Their new album is out now, and it's good. It's very, good.
We discuss a lot - from unique Bjork production techniques, programming Britney Spears, to Richard deconstructing how he wrote that classic Suede tune - Beautiful Ones.
It's a belter, so enjoy.
Please let us know what you think @thestageleftpod @artmagicmusic and on facebook, instagram and Youtube!
2018-08-061h 14
The StageLeft PodcastChristian Madden - Liam GallagherSome Might Say, Rockin' Chair & For What It's Worth. Just 3 of the songs you'll hear Liam Gallagher's insanely talented keyboardist play on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast.
We discuss all things Liam, what makes Steve Cropper unique, we get tremendous advice for young musicians directly quoted from a book on Christian's piano and hear all about The Cigar King...
#liamgallagher #asyouwere #oasis #music #podcast #interview
2018-05-291h 32
The StageLeft PodcastAdam Ficek - Babyshambles (Psychotherapist & former Babyshambles drummer on Mental Health support for musicians in industry)On this special episode of The StageLeft Podcast ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, we welcome Psychotherapist & former Babyshambles writer and drummer, Adam Ficek.
As well as an impressive solo output as ‘Roses Kings Castles’, touring the world as a celebrated DJ, Adam now works to support those in the music industry through Music and Mind, which is established to provide support, therapy, consultancy, and wellbeing in the music industry.
Adam talks candidly of how his own experiences led to the creation of Music and Mind, and the importance of duty of care within the indust...
2018-05-111h 06
The StageLeft PodcastDan McDougall - Liam GallagherWe are delighted to welcome Liam Gallagher’s drummer, Dan McDougall, to The StageLeft Podcast.
Dan paints an interesting picture on being the first person to collaborate on the demos for Liam Gallagher’s platinum selling album – As You Were.
He discusses in detail his and Liam’s unique relationship, the early rehearsals, and Liam’s reaction on hearing Dan’s favourite record of all time; ‘…he took my beer off me and announced to the table I was too drunk…’
A man who facilitated the second coming of the force that is Liam Gallagher, Dan...
2018-03-191h 24
The Oasis PodcastBest of Oasis Podcast - Episodes 1-15Hello!
I was recently putting together our entry for the British Podcast Awards, which involved editing together 5 clips, maximum 20 minutes. Once voting opens I will be asking you to vote for me so watch this space - specifically https://www.britishpodcastawards.com
In doing so I thought I would go ahead and put together an overall highlight package for the Oasis Podcast so far, touching on every episode. I also had a couple of interviews fall through so I was stuck without an episode this week!
Hence the attached show is based on...
2018-03-091h 05
The StageLeft PodcastIan Dench - EMF, BeyonceHow fascinating it was for us to deconstruct the songwriting process of the Ivor Novello winning and Golden Globe nominated songwriter Ian Dench in the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast.
Great tales from EMF (including the composition of the International Super-Hit 'Unbelievable') are followed by an in depth analysis on modern songwriting techniques that saw Ian collaborate with Beyonce on 5 songs, and go onto co-write with the likes of Florence & The Machine, Ian Brown, Shakira and many more.
A gentleman who is refreshingly open and honest, we've enjoyed the company of Ian since this...
2018-03-021h 19
The StageLeft PodcastGoldheart Assembly - Final Performance & InterviewThere has been no shortage of amazing guests on The StageLeft Podcast, and this episode is no exception. Goldheart Assembly’s James Dale and John Herbert join us to talk about their journey, their songs, and reflections after playing their final and farewell gig in London last month. A gig that saw performances from members of The Bluetones, Starsailor, EMF, and The Magic Numbers.
Today they talk about their reasons for splitting, composition techniques, their new projects, and their big break by being the first ever unsigned band on Steve Lamacq’s Live Session – sandwiched between Green Day an...
2018-01-221h 22
The StageLeft PodcastWolfgang Flür - KraftwerkA Godfather, pioneer, and visionary of electronic music, Wolfgang Flur is this episode’s very special guest on The StageLeft Podcast. From his time with Kraftwerk – cited by David Bowie as his favourite band, to his solo work and collaborations. An artist who began his beginnings with a band who would influence generations to come with their music, and on stage distinct uniformity, Wolfgang Flur breaks free with an open and frank discussion of his singularity and individualism. Wolfgang discusses creativity, how being lucky in love keeps him young, and the difficult transformation from being a Keith Moon-esque drummer, to h...
2017-12-2850 min
The StageLeft PodcastAbi Harding - The Zutons & AbiChanAbi Harding joins us on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, detailing her journey from being StageRight as Saxophonist in The Zutons to becoming lead vocalist/songwriter in AbiChan.
Abi discusses how she overcame adversity after a serious car accident in her youth to go on to become a full time musician resulting in playing the final ever James Brown concert. Encounters with Flea, Ringo Starr, Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds and more are shared in this in depth chat detailing Abi’s career to date.
Abi also shares the techniques as to ho...
2017-11-081h 14
The StageLeft PodcastGem Archer - OasisIn his first interview in five years, the elegant and gifted guitarist/songwriter Gem Archer is this episode’s guest on The StageLeft Podcast.
In an open, honest, and at times hilarious interview, Gem goes into great detail about his own career, his view of the music industry, and what it was really like when the Oasis tsunami finally broke.
Gem talks about his early influences and details the shift in the creative process from singer in his own to right to writing songs to be sung by Liam Gallagher. He also gives advice to yo...
2017-10-091h 44
The StageLeft PodcastRuss Pritchard - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The ZutonsNoel Gallagher's High Flying Bird Russ Pritchard is guest on Episode 32 of The StageLeft Podcast. Charismatic, honest and hilarious - Russ talks us through his entire time to date playing with Noel Gallagher, documenting how he wrote the bass line to rare Oasis classics like Sad Song, playing 'Don't Look Back In Anger' when supporting U2 in front of 80,000 people & not being 100% sure what the next note was, hanging with Flea, his time in The Zutons, the composition of 'Valerie' and a brilliant encounter with his hero Sir Paul McCartney.....and that's not the half of it!
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2017-07-311h 44
The Oasis PodcastLiam's return and Vivek Tiwary - formerly of Sony and author of “The Fifth Beatle”What a week! So much to cover!
- the response to the events in Machester
- Listener reviews of the Manchester and Brixton Liam gigs
- A discussion with Chris from StageLeft podcast about the week that was
- An interview with Vivek Tiwary about among other things his incredible graphic novel The Fifth Beatle plus his time working for Sony and meeting Oasis 94-96
#oasis #britpop #beatles #liamgallagher #noelgallagher #asyouwere
2017-06-031h 36
The StageLeft PodcastRichard Fortus - Guns N' RosesThis episode of The StageLeft Podcast welcomes Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus, one of the true heavyweights of the industry.
For the last sixteen years he has been a member of arguably the biggest, and most iconic band of the last three decades. During a career spent in near constant demand, Richard has played and toured with Thin Lizzy, The Psychedelic Furs, Rhianna, Puff Daddy, and rock supergroup The Dead Daises to name but a few.
Richard takes us through some of the many highlights of playing with G’n’R. The audition, which saw hi...
2017-06-021h 19
The Oasis PodcastChris from The Stageleft PodcastGreat discussion with Chris where we talk about the wonderful Stageleft Podcast, including some behind the scenes stories from his interviews with the likes of Steve Cropper, Paul Gallagher and Damon Minchella. Also find out what Liam said to a young Chris when he handed him a demo tape backstage at V Festival!
2017-05-031h 06
The StageLeft PodcastGeorge Vjestica - Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsWhat a privilege it is to have George Vjestica of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds on Episode 30 of The StageLeft Podcast.
George talks us through the working relationship between Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, the recording process behind Skeleton Tree & Push The Sky Away, his thoughts on the new documentary film One More Time With Feeling and ahead of the release of new compilation 'Lovely Creatures', George discusses what makes Nick Cave unique.
We also hear about growing up in Stoke, his awesome new band Bandante and touring and playing live with Stone Roses legend, John...
2017-04-241h 11
The StageLeft PodcastMilton McDonald - Jeff Lynne's ELO, Ray Davies & Take ThatThis episode of The StageLeft Podcast welcomes Milton McDonald, one of the most sought after session guitarists in the business.
Since 1993 Milton has been a constant touring musician with Take That, and a member of Jeff Lynne’s ELO since 2014. He has also played, toured, and received recording credits with Alice Cooper, Ray Davies, Smokey Robinson, Mick Jagger and Yes to name but a few. From one of the most diverse and skilful musicians, this interview is the epitome of the StageLeft Podcast.
From joining a band through a Melody Maker advert, Milton began a jo...
2017-03-311h 38
The StageLeft PodcastJohn Waugh - The 1975In this episode of The StageLeft Podcast, we talk to the coolest saxophonist on the planet and all round nice guy, John Waugh.
Recorded a week before playing at the Brit Awards with The 1975, who picked up the Best British Group award, John discusses his work with the band, his solo projects, and how his ambition is to play Local Hero at Newcastle Football Ground.
The 1975, who’s second album ‘I Like It When You Sleep…’, beat David Bowie’s Blackstar* to win the 2016 Q award for Best Album, have also received nominations in the Grammy’s and Mercury...
2017-02-261h 12
The StageLeft PodcastEzra FurmanThe enigmatic & exquisite Ezra Furman is our guest on Episode 27 of The StageLeft Podcast. Chicago's finest has been recently booked for Coachella Festival and voted in the top 10 festival moments by BBC of 2016.
A reflective and entertaining interview pays tribute to Leonard Cohen, covers Ezra's upbringing, details the challenges when writing The Refugee, tells us how Lousy Connection & Teddy I'm Ready were composed and discusses the impact Donald Trump's Presidency may on future artistic output.
Ezra also talks Arcade Fire, Green Day, White Stripes, and lots more!
"I started to shed a self...
2017-01-281h 29
The StageLeft PodcastEzra Furman Preview - Ezra Furman gives priceless answer to 'hard question'Here's a quick snippet of the enigmatic and entertaining Ezra Furman giving an hilarious answer to Chris Simpson on the upcoming episode of The StageLeft Podcast. Available Sat 28th January
2017-01-2301 min
The StageLeft PodcastDamon Minchella - Richard Ashcroft, Ocean Colour SceneRichard Ashcroft bassist Damon Minchella is our guest on Episode 26 of The StageLeft Podcast. Damon is widely regarded in the industry as the ‘go-to’ man, and talks through playing with The Who at Live 8, recording Paul McCartney’s bass part for ‘Come Together’ at Abbey Road with the great man looking on, details the conversation when asked by Noel Gallagher to join Oasis, leaving Ocean Colour Scene, playing with Paul Weller and passes on advice to young musicians (including how bassists can avoid tendonitis, a condition that stopped Damon’s career for 6 months).
There’s also some hilarious stor...
2016-12-261h 15
The StageLeft PodcastExtra: Chris interview on collaboration with StageLeft guests for 'Last Wilderness' albumChris from The StageLeft Podcast reveals the process behind collaborating with former StageLeft guests Laurence Juber (Paul McCartney's Wings), Shane Keister (Elvis Presley) & Stuart Masters for the new album 'Last Wilderness' in a guest appearance on Curveballs with Nick Field.
Chris also explains some of the inner workings of The StageLeft Podcast, the values of thigh-slapping, writing about The Chilcot Report and finally reveals the true reason why bandmate Steve Davies moved to India.
"The only album to have been recorded in Los Angeles, Nashville and Romford."
lastwilderness.bandcamp.com
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2016-12-2133 min
The StageLeft PodcastSam Herlihy - Hope of the StatesFormer lead singer and songwriter of cult 00's rock band Hope of the States is the special guest on Episode 25 of The StageLeft Podcast.
In a rare and revealing interview, Sam Herlihy discusses the make up of 'The Lost Riots' - the critically acclaimed debut album, going onstage at Glastonbury directly after The Killers, new material recently released which was recorded immediately after Hope of the States split and discusses how the passing of bandmate Jimi Lawrence effected the band's output and interpersonal relationships.
Sam talks us the bands' split, through Nirvana's influence, the £1m S...
2016-11-271h 48
The StageLeft PodcastSteve Firth - EmbraceThe frank and honest Steve Firth of Embrace details the “massive peaks and huge troughs” of 20 years in the music industry in an incredible story on Episode 24 of The StageLeft Podcast. Steve talks us through how he went from living in a tent and back of a car to playing the slot on the Pyramid Stage directly before David Bowie’s iconic slot at Glastonbury Festival and how a friendship between Chris Martin of Coldplay & Danny McNamara led to Embrace releasing the top 10 single ‘Gravity’.
Steve also details what it’s like being in a band with “two strong min...
2016-09-301h 20
The StageLeft PodcastAziz Ibrahim - Ian Brown, The Stone Roses, Paul Weller (Part Two)In Part 2 of Aziz Ibrahim’s appearance on The StageLeft Podcast, Aziz talks us through how he adapted Stone Roses songs such as Ice Cold Cube to Ian Brown’s solo work, how he composed My Star & Corpses in their Mouths, what it’s like working with Mani, Paul Weller, the value of music therapy, and talks us through his new project with Mike Joyce of The Smiths.
#music #ianbrown #stoneroses #thestoneroses #musicnews #podcast #musicpodcast #thesmiths #paulweller
2016-08-131h 02
The StageLeft PodcastAziz Ibrahim - Ian Brown, The Stone Roses, Paul Weller (Part One)Former Stone Roses guitarist Aziz Ibrahim is this week’s guest on The StageLeft Podcast. In Part One, Aziz documents his early years growing up in Longsight, Manchester to headlining the Reading Festival in 1996. Aziz discusses what it was like playing huge concerts in Brazil with Simply Red, being Musical Director for Hot Chocolate and reflects on his time in The Stone Roses. Armed with an acoustic guitar, Aziz colours the interview with examples and even plays us through how he approached learning John Squire’s guitar parts.
Part 2 will be available the week of August 15th 2016 and...
2016-08-0242 min
The StageLeft PodcastSteve Cropper - Otis Redding, The Blues BrothersWhen we first came up with the concept of The StageLeft Podcast, the Number 1 guest we wanted to interview was Steve Cropper. A man who written, produced and played on hundreds of classic songs woven into the fabric of Western culture, Steve has been recognised in the Grammy Hall of Fame and even played for President Barack Obama at The White House.
Steve talks in depth about his career, recording classics such as Soul Man, performing in The Blues Brothers and writing Sitting on the Dock of the Bay with Otis Redding, recorded only weeks before Redding...
2016-05-2348 min
The StageLeft PodcastCone McCaslin - Sum 41, Iggy PopThe insightful, engaging and multi-talented Cone McCaslin of punk rockers Sum 41 is our guest on Episode 20 of The StageLeft Podcast.
Cone gives a truly fascinating in depth insight into what it's currently like being in a million selling band making music in an industry with an uncertain future and gives a sneak peek into the workings on Sum 41's new album.
Cone also lifts the lid on what it's like collaborating live & in the studio with Iggy Pop and details the sometimes surreal experience of playing in China where setlists & lyrics must be submitted for...
2016-04-2653 min
The StageLeft PodcastExtra: Author of "The Podcast Master" reviews The StageLeft PodcastThe Guardian's multi award winning Football Weekly podcast is produced by Ben Green. Ben wrote a fantastic book last year advising all Podcasters whether experienced or a beginner.
Here he gives a short review of StageLeft on the follow up episode to his excellent Audiobook & podcast series.
#theguardian #podcast #musicpodcast #reviews #footballweekly
2016-04-0401 min
The StageLeft PodcastPete Lockett - Bjork, Robert Plant, Peter GabrielOn this episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Pete Lockett joins us to discuss his incredible career, which includes having been voted three times as #1 'World Percussionist' by readers of Drum Magazine, providing ethnic percussion on five James Bond films, releasing 15 solo albums and collaborating with Bjork, Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, Noel Gallagher, The Verve, Aphex Twin and Amy Winehouse.
Pete discusses his venture into 'World Music', what young western musicians can learn specifically from music of non western origin, and the psychology of performing in high pressure environments.
"60% of being a rounded, wise, and mature...
2016-03-1444 min
The StageLeft PodcastMr Gee - The Russell Brand Show (Lyric Writing Special)In a special lyric writing episode of The StageLeft Podcast, the gifted poet and spoken word artist Mr. Gee from The Russell Brand Show talks us through his career and passes on specific techniques to songwriters encountering writer’s block and performers overcoming nerves.
Mr. Gee also discusses what it was like to be the first man to perform poetry to 15,000 people at The 02, the influence of Hip Hop on his work, the comparisons between poets & songwriters, and talking WW1 poetry with Noel Gallagher.
#poetry #bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #gu...
2016-02-221h 07
The StageLeft PodcastJon Stewart - Sleeper, Senior Music Business Studies LecturerRecorded at The Brighton Dome, The StageLeft Podcast is joined by our great influence, Senior Lecturer in Music Business Studies & Sleeper Guitarist - Jon Stewart.
Jon talks us through being centric to the whirlwind of Britpop, his role as Music Director on Kevin Spacey's Telstar: The Joe Meek Story and appearing on the Trainspotting soundtrack. Jon tells us the advice he gives the many musicians he's worked with in relation to dealing with the pressures of the public eye, the difficulties that arise when being in a band with a complex set of personal relationships and current...
2016-02-0752 min
The StageLeft PodcastTony Visconti - David Bowie, T.RexRecorded 31/12/15 - In an exclusive insight into the making of David Bowie album Blackstar (out 8th January), Grammy winning producer Tony Visconti joins The StageLeft Podcast. As well as revealing details of unheard songs on Blackstar, Tony gives an insight into recording techniques he used on Heroes & Ashes to Ashes, what it’s like to record David Bowie’s vocals, his relationship with Marc Bolan and gives his opinion as to why David Bowie no longer tours.
#bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers #producer #bowie #davidbowie #trex #marcbolan
2016-01-0340 min
The StageLeft PodcastChas Hodges - Chas & DaveOn this week’s episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Chas Hodges of legendary London duo ‘Chas & Dave’ talks in depth about his career.
Chas tells StageLeft about the writing process behind ‘Ain’t No Pleasing You’ and ‘Wish I Could Write A Love Song’, his working relationship with Dave, how a difficult childhood played a part in the songs he went on to write, what it was like collaborating with the likes of Hugh Laurie & the unique Karl Pilkington.
2015-12-2147 min
The StageLeft PodcastJennifer Batten - Michael JacksonIn a revealing new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, the iconic & award winning Jennifer Batten discusses a decade as Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist for the BAD, Dangerous & HIStory tours.
Jennifer reveals what it was like working so closely with Michael at the height of his fame, filming ‘Come Together’ for Moonwalker, how she approached playing Eddie Van Halen’s famous solo on Beat It, and how she prepared to play to the largest TV audience of all time at the Superbowl
#bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer...
2015-11-221h 07The StageLeft PodcastMonty Oxymoron - The DamnedIn this week’s episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Monty Oxymoron discusses his career as keyboardist in legendary British punk/goth/rock band, The Damned.
Monty tells The StageLeft Podcast how he adapted skills acquired from working as a Psychiatric Nurse to working in the music industry, how he approached writing songs for Captain Sensible and Dave Vanian’s approval, and what it was like to perform with members of Pink Floyd.
#bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers
#thedamned #punk #goth #piano
2015-11-0847 min
The StageLeft PodcastFrank Benbini - Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Uncle FrankIn an episode full to the brim of legendary stories, Fun Lovin’ Criminals drummer Frank Benbini tells The StageLeft Podcast about writing, touring and recording for over a decade with the coolest band on the planet.
Frank also details the challenges of being in a band with his brother, how a Seafood Restaurant in New York provided inspiration for one of the greatest love songs ever written, and how a love of Prince resulted in Frank collaborating with Sinead O’ Con [...]
2015-10-251h 04The StageLeft PodcastExtra: Bringcast.com review of The StageLeftPodcast!The StageLeft Podcast was recently featured in the recommendations segment on Bringcast.com - Have a listen to what they think!
Mark works as a Lead Software Engineer by day, and by night he works on BringCast - the power podcaster for Windows devices. Check it out at www.bringcast.com
2015-10-2103 min
The StageLeft PodcastStuart Masters - The Fingerstyle Collective (World Music Special)In a World Music Special of The StageLeft Podcast, virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist Stuart Masters discusses his career as both solo artist and member of The Fingerstyle Collective. Stuart also discusses what he has learnt from tapping into Eastern influences and how this compares and contrasts to Western music. A fascinating and eyeopening discussion is also coloured with many examples and Stuart also performs two live songs on the show!
2015-10-1144 minThe StageLeft PodcastExtra: Background to The StageLeft PodcastChris from The StageLeft Podcast was a guest on Phoenix FM’s ‘Feelgood Saturday Show’ last week. The appearance covers how the project came about, what his favourite revelations have been to date and who is booked to appear in future episodes.
For more episodes of The StageLeft Podcast featuring musicians who’ve worked with The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, Alanis Morissette, The Prodigy, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, Fun Lovin’ Criminals & The Damned visit…
2015-10-0629 min
The StageLeft PodcastMike Farrell - Alanis Morissette, MorrisseyMike Farrell meets The StageLeft Podcast to discuss his incredible career writing songs for Morrissey and playing on The Smith’s classics such as ‘There is a Light That Never Goes Out’ and ‘How Soon Is Now’ on the ‘You Are The Quarry’ and ‘Ringleader of the Tormentors’ tours. Mike also tells us what he learnt from observing David Bowie night after night as Musical Director for Macy Gray. Mike also discusses playing classics from ‘Jagged Little Pill’ when touring with Alanis Morissette and the challenges of writing music for TV show’s such as Patrick Stewart’s Blunt Talk, Buffy The Vampire Sl...
2015-09-2746 minThe StageLeft PodcastShane Keister - Elvis PresleyIn this weeks episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Shane Keister gives us a fascinating insight into the working practices of Elvis Presley from his time recording at Graceland and on the road as pianist for ‘The King’s’ 1976 US tour. Shane also tells us about recording with Paul McCartney and discusses his career a session musician for Stax & Atlantic Records. Shane also shares with The StageLeft Podcast what he has learned as writer and arranger from working with the likes of Ahmet Ertegun and Arif Mardin.
#bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musicc...
2015-05-1858 min
The StageLeft PodcastDJ Paul Gallagher - OasisIn this weeks episode of TheStageLeft Podcast, the eldest Gallagher brother entertains with tales from touring the globe as a DJ, how dance floor audiences differ around the world & what it was like DJing to disgruntled Oasis fans the night the band split.
Paul also gives The StageLeft Podcast his views on the possibility of Liam working with Richard Ashcroft, the family’s Irish heritage and the prospect of Oasis reforming.
“This is a big business. I’m sure it will happen one day, there’s too much money for it not to. They’re a premier b...
2015-05-0954 min