Episodes

This episode we spend time with Stefano Intelisano, whose history and discography is so much vaster than the two acts cited in this episode title. We talk everything from working with different band leaders to Bach and the debate on sitting versus standing when playing. Links to content mentioned during the show: Fabrizio Poggi and Chicken Mambo The Bodeans Live – Fadeaway Bird’s Eye View of Stefano (and Kenny Aronoff) Hired Gun Documentary Boombox ATX Stefano with Jason Mraz David Grissom Ban...

Episode 11 features Mark Baron, musical director (and keyboard player) for Gloria Gaynor and also with The Duprees. Mark’s passion for what he does shines through in this interview and he provides some great insights into working across different genres and eras of music as both a keyboard player and musical director. Links to content mentioned during the show: Gloria Gaynor with the Metropole Orchestra The East Coast Hall of Fame Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge Radial Key Largo Kenny V...

Episode 10 sees us spending some time with Andy Burton, the go-to keys player for Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul and Cyndi Lauper to name just two. Andy provides some comprehensive insights into gigging, working within band dynamics and the disciplines required to be a successful player and band member. Links to content mentioned during the show: Ian Hunter Rufus Wainwright John Mayer Cyndi Lauper Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul Little Steve and the Disciples of Soul do The Ra...

Episode 9 showcases the work of Ellen Reid, from Crash Test Dummies. Ellen covers the gamut, from touring tips and the stress of performing, through to the mystery keyboard that’s in her closet. Links to content mentioned during the show: God Shuffled His Feet (the song, not the album) Ellen Reid – Cinderellen The Optigan Desert Island Discs: Body and Soul – Joe Jackson, The Roches (self-titled), Empty Glass – Pete Townshend, High Violet – The National, Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado S...

Episode 8 features Sandy Soon, keyboard player with Unlocking The Doors. Sandy explores the challenges of recreating the brilliance of Ray Manzarek and her approach to playing more broadly. Links to content mentioned during the show: Unlocking The Doors Live (Riders on the Storm) Ray Manzarek explains the making of Riders on the Storm Clayton Doley and Lachy Doley Countdown Australia Zoltan Budai Richard Harvey David ambushes his band Desert Island Discs: Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Fl...

Episode 7 sees us talk to Lisa Bella Donna, keyboard player, composer and synthesist. Lisa covers some huge ground, from the ARP 2600 to her current focus with live performance. Links to content mentioned during the show: Snowy Dreamscapes The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation Antonus 2600 Heath Kits – they still exist! Inspirations: Walter Kraft, Wendy Carlos The ARP 2500 Korg PS-3100 A GRP Synthesizer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Brooke Annibale Portal Lisa performing live Desert Island Discs...

Episode 6 sees us talk to one of the greatest Australian songwriters in rock history, Andrew Farriss. Both in his current guide as a country artist or as half of the incredible songwriting partnership with Michael Hutchence that led to INXS having worldwide success, Andrew talks gigging, songwriting and of course keyboards! Links to content mentioned during the show: Tania Kernaghan Lawrie Minson Andrew Farriss – Good Momma Bad Andrew Farriss – Come Midnight Andrew’s keyboards and guitars over...

Episode 5 involves an interview with Paul Bindig, keyboard player with Echoes of Pink Floyd. We talk everything from the geographical challenges of touring to replicating the work of Pink Floyd. Links to content mentioned during the show: Here, have a finger bun recipe Midnight Oil 1984 movie Desert island discs: Animals (Pink Floyd), Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd), Back in Black (AC/DC), 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 (Midnight Oil) and A Kind of Magic (Queen) Don’t forget to click on any of the su...

Episode 4 sees us move north to Canada, where we speak with Eric Doucet, who is keyboard player with Carter and the Capitals, amongst a range of other projects. We talk on everything from defining jazz-metal to balancing multiple gigs and some interesting desert island discs. Links to content mentioned during the show: Studiologic Sledge Jim Alfredson Keyboard Rig – Echoes of Pink Floyd Gently Disturbed – Avishai Cohen Trio La vallée des réputations by Jean Leloup Chromeo – Fancy Footwork ...

In Episode 3 we speak with Ben Lewis, a Chicago-based keyboard player covering everything from jazz to country. Aside from his burgeoning solo career, he’s also a key part of Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band, and we cover both aspects and more in our catch-up with Ben. Links to content mentioned during the show: Brad Mehldau – Jazz Pianist Don’t forget to click on any of the subscribe links to automatically have each episode download, or just click play on the player above to listen right here. We’r...

In Episode 2 we go to the USA and chat to Dave Bryce who’s a well respected keyboard player (currently with Rabbit Valet), voiceover artist and owner of musicplayer.com. We cover everything from Dave’s history as a player, to this desert island discs. Don’t forget to click on any of the subscribe links to automatically have each episode download, or just click play on the player above to listen right here. We’re always keen to hear from you: drop us a line via the website, Facebook, or Twitte...

In our first episode we go to the United Kingdom and chat to Chris Gallagher from Man @ The Echo. As you’ll hear, this is a guy who loves what he does and has put in the hours to make sure he does it well (check out Chris and the band playing a great live... The post Chris Gallagher, Man & The Echo appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

We’re pleased to get the show on the road with a short introductory episode of the podcast. Episode 1 coming very soon! The post An Introduction appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.