You can support the show with monthly contributions through our Patreon site at: https://www.patreon.com/MakersAndShakers This is part 2 of my conversation with guitarist and producer Colin Cripps. If you haven't listened to Part 1, go and do that first! Enjoy, share the episode, and don’t forget to leave us a review, and subscribe to the show.Colin’s website and social links are at: http://www.colincripps.com. Colin is regularly on tour with Blue Rodeo these days. Their website is: https://www....
Nov 24, 2021•52 min
You can support the show with monthly contributions through our Patreon site at: https://www.patreon.com/MakersAndShakers Colin Cripps joins me on the show this month. Colin is a phenomenal guitarist who doesn’t really appear under his own name very often. He prefers to play the sideguy role and has graced albums for years as musician and producer for Blue Rodeo, Kathleen Edwards and many more. Colin hails from the mysterious town of Hamilton, Ontario that has produced way more musical legends t...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Rose Cousins joins me on the show this month to talk about her stellar recent album “Bravado”, her writing and recording process and the nurturing music scenes she came up in - both in her hometown of Halifax, and her adopted hometown of Boston and the scene at Club Passim. Enjoy, share the episode, and don’t forget to leave us a review, and subscribe to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Viktor Krauss joins me on the show this week. Viktor has been in Nashville for many years, but originally hails from Illinois. Viktor is one of the most recognizable players of the upright bass around and has developed a signature sound that is both massive and somehow understated at the same time. I first came to be aware of Viktor through an incredible string of albums with Bill Frisell, starting with the “Nashville” album, but have come to know his extensive body of work which includes stints...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Will Kimbrough joins me on the show this week. Will considers himself a songwriter first and foremost, but he’s a killer guitar player as well who has earned his keep as sideman both live and in the studio for many years. He has played with and/or produced albums for Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Todd Snider, Steve Poltz, Kim Richey, and has even written songs for Jimmy Buffett and Little Feat. He put out a killer solo acoustic record in 2020 called Spring Break, and we get into the process of...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 38 min
Ariel Posen joins me on the show this month to talk about his new album Headway, as well as his relatively young career growing up and cutting his teeth in the clubs of Winnipeg. From there, Ariel went on to tour the world with the Bros Landreth before setting out on his own as a solo performer and songwriter. Ariel is an incredible guitarist and we get into his technique and style, his recording and writing process, as well as some of his favorite music. Enjoy, share the episode, and don’t forg...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Matt Ross-Spang joins me on the show this month from Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, where he has set up shop as an engineer and producer over the last number of years. Matt cut his teeth as the house engineer at the historic Sun Studios before moving into Sam’s old digs and working on records for artists like John Prine, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, The Allman Betts Band, and Al Green. Matt was also tapped to mix a series of newly released recordings by Elvis Presley. His roots in Memp...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Robert Finley’s new album “Sharecropper’s Son” is a powerhouse soul album that draws on Delta Blues, R&B and greasy funk. Working again in the studio with the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, the singer, who’s debut came out at the age of 62, delves into his story growing up as a young sharecropper in Louisianna. Robert’s path included stints in the army, leading gospel groups, becoming a carpenter, losing his sight to glaucoma, and a late start to a successful recording career. Robert and I talked...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 16 min
I’ve known Allison Russell for over 20 years now through first crossing paths in the Vancouver music scene. She is a remarkable person in every way - an incredibly gifted singer, empathetic human, and is extremely kind and generous. She is a pleasure to work with, and I should know as I spent the better part of the last 3 years out on tour with her in Birds of Chicago. Allison has just released her debut solo album “Outside Child” which is a personal and stunning work of art that she co-wrote mo...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Part 2 of my conversation with Bill Payne of Little Feat. Be sure to listen to Episode 1 from last week if you haven’t already! Enjoy… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2021•47 min
Little Feat founding member Bill Payne joins me on the show this month for a 2-part interview. Not only is Bill a core member of one of my all-time favorite bands, he has also had a stellar career as a session musician, playing on countless recordings for artists like Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Pink Floyd, Bob Seger, Stevie Nicks, The Doobie Brothers and many more. From his almost random first encounter with Lowell George that came from a record label’s phone referral, to crafting some of the...
May 05, 2021•54 min
New Orleans funk legend, bass player, bandleader and founding member of The Meters, George Porter Jr. joins me on the show this month. George has such a rich history that goes deep into the history of funk and rock music. From their humble beginnings as a cover band on Bourbon Street in the early 60’s, to being top call session players for Allen Toussaint and playing on albums for Dr. John, Paul McCartney, and The Neville Brothers, not to mention their own epic catalog, The Meters developed a st...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Part 2 of my conversation with Peter Rowan. Be sure to listen to Episode 1 from last week if you haven’t already! Enjoy… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2021•48 min
Bluegrass and roots music legend Peter Rowan joins me on the show this week to officially kick off Season 5. Peter has been involved in so many stellar projects over the decades, and is one of our last true and active links to the first generation of bluegrass, having spent a number of years touring and recording with Bill Monroe. After his stint in the Bluegrass Boys, Rowan went on to work with David Grisman in several incarnations, including the groundbreaking Old & In The Way with Jerry G...
Mar 03, 2021•50 min
Welcome to Season 5, music nerds! I hope you’ve all been keeping well. This quick episode is just a bit of an update on the schedule and what’s been happening the last few months. The Season will officially kick off next week and will continue with new episodes on the first Wednesday of every month. Thanks for tuning in, don’t forget to subscribe to the show, and we’ll see you next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2021•5 min
Well we made it to our 100th episode! Singer, songwriter and member of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, John Oates joins me on the show this week. John is widely known for his work with Hall & Oates, topping the charts and selling over 40 million records - that ain’t too shabby. John’s been in Nashville now for quite a few years and has established himself on the local scene here, playing with the cream of the crop of studio players, and exploring some of his blues, country and soul roots w...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Guitarist Keith Scott joins me on the podcast this week. Keith is a fellow Vancouverite (although he lives in California now) and for almost 40 years, he has been the guitarist for Bryan Adams. He has played on countless hits, and some of the biggest selling records of all time. Its been quite a ride for him, and while his hooks and solos on Adams’ songs are incredibly crafted gems, it was a night that I saw him sit in with a local blues band in Vancouver, The Vaqueros, that blew my mind, and ce...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 34 min
An excerpt from the "One Life" Podcast presented by Steve Dawson and featuring Jim Byrnes. The new series will be released October 12th on all Podcast platforms. Subscribe now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2020•13 min
Part 2 of my conversation with bassist David Piltch. If you haven't listened already, please go back and listen to Part 1 first. Enjoy! Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min
David Piltch, the bassist on many of my favourite records from the last 15 years joins me on the show this week. David grew up in Toronto in a musical family - his Dad was a session musician around the city and on CBC. David and his brother Rob grew up playing jazz around town, and David eventually left Canada for Los Angeles to find studio work. His body of recorded work is epic, starting in Canada with Mary Margaret O’Hara and KD Lang and includes recordings along the way with Joe Henry, Holly...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Guitarist, songwriter, producer and frontman for the mighty Big Sugar, Gordie Johnson joins me on the show this week. Gordie has been creating amazing sounding records since the early 90’s when Big Sugar exploded out of the Toronto blues and jazz scene. Almost 30 years later, Big Sugar has just released another great new album. Gordie relocated to Austin years ago, and has worked out of his studio there, making his own records, as well as working in the studio and on the road with other artists ...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Engineer and producer Tucker Martine joins me on the show this week. Tucker has been operating out of a couple of incarnations of his own studio, Flora Recording and Playback, for quite a few years now. He has recorded and/or produced acclaimed records for a diverse cast of characters like The Decemberists, Bill Frisell, My Morning Jacket, Wayne Horvitz, Neko Case, Laura Veirs and many more. Tucker has an amazing sense of depth and tone that comes through in his recordings, which is a reflection...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Singer/Songwriter, guitarist and producer Joel Plaskett joins me on the show this week. Joel is one of Canada’s most respected performers and has been making great records since the 90’s. Starting out with his pals from high school, his band Thrush Hermit toured endlessly and achieved great success before splitting up and Joel launched his solo career with his new band, The Joel Plaskett Emergency. Joel has become an excellent producer and engineer in that time, working at his own studio in Dart...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 36 min
Nashville guitarist and producer Colin Linden joins me on the show this week. We talked all about his growing up and getting into music in Canada in the 70's and some of the great artists and records he's been involved with over the years, including his extensive work with Bruce Cockburn and The Band. Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 46 min
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz joins me on the show today. She just released her 5th album "World On The Ground" and I thought it would be a great time to speak with her about her recording, songwriting and playing experiences. Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 35 min
I wasn't going to release anything today in light of what's going on around us, but then called up my touring compadre of the last few years, Allison Russell from Birds of Chicago to talk about what's going on out there - here's our conversation. We'll be back with a full episode next week. Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Sadler Vaden is a killer guitarist in Nashville and has been a member of Jason Isbell's 400 Unit for a number of years. We got to talk about his path to Nashville from South Carolina and how his career has unfolded, his influences, style and his instruments. Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 27, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Sue Foley is a killer blues guitarist and singer, originally from Ottawa, Canada, but has spent a good portion of her career in Austin, Texas. She has made a string of great blues records, the latest of which is "The Ice Queen". Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Guthrie Trapp is one of the cream of the crop of guitar pickers in Nashville these days. He can be seen with his own groups all over town, or frequently collaborating with John Oates, Jerry Douglas and many more. Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Dave Bidini of The Rheostatics joins me on the show this week to talk about his long and storied career in Canadian music. Our new website is now up at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 05, 2020•1 hr 35 min
