The Gig Life Podcast
The Gig Life Podcast
Podcast Description
Yo! I'm Stevie Taylor! Join me for an intimate, behind-the-scenes journey into the world of professional music-making. The Gig Life Podcast features candid conversations with musicians, producers, performers, and industry professionals who share their unfiltered stories from the stage, studio, and road.
What sets this podcast apart is the relaxed interview style. Forget formal, rigid Q&As—these conversations flow naturally, as if you’re eavesdropping on two friends catching up over coffee or drinks. A warm approach creates a comfortable space where guests open up, share laughs, and reveal personal insights they might not disclose in traditional interviews.
Each episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of building a career in music, showcasing diverse voices primarily from Australia and New Zealand’s vibrant music scenes, alongside international guests who bring global perspectives. From breakthrough moments to challenging setbacks, creative processes to business insights, these authentic discussions reveal what it truly means to live the gig life.
Whether you’re a music industry professional, an aspiring artist, or simply curious about the human stories behind the music you love, tune in to experience the genuine connections with each guest—making you feel like you’re right there in the room, hanging out with friends who just happen to have fascinating stories from the music world.
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The content primarily revolves around the personal stories of artists and the challenges and triumphs of their music careers. Topics include breakthrough moments, touring experiences, collaborative projects, and insights into the creative process. For instance, episodes feature discussions on artist collaborations, like Charlie Wooton and Arsène DeLay's musical journey in New Orleans, and reflections on diverse genres and performance dynamics, such as jazz influences in contemporary music.
The Gig Life Podcast is a long-form conversation series hosted by Stevie Taylor that dives deep into the lives, careers, and creative journeys of musicians, producers, and industry professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. Since 2018, the show has featured candid and insightful conversations that go beyond the stage lights—covering everything from early influences and career-defining moments to the challenges and triumphs of making a life in music. With over 160 episodes, The Gig Life Podcast has become a trusted space for authentic storytelling, celebrating both well-known names and hidden gems of the music world.
I think we’re rolling…
To celebrate Jim Kelly’s bithday, here is our 2020 podcast interview. One of my personal favourite interviews. I hope you enjoy it. Stevie.
My guest today is Australian guitar legend, educator and studio owner, Jim Kelly.
Jim has firmly established himself as a leading Australian contemporary jazz and blues guitarist, composer and educator whose reputation goes well beyond Australian shores.
In 1975 Jim co-formed CROSSFIRE – Australia’s most celebrated jazz fusion group.
From 1975-87 Jim perfected the rigorous demands of the recording studio and became a highly sought-after session player performing on countless jingles, documentaries, film scores plus pop and jazz artists’ albums.
Jim also performed and recorded with Australian artists Kerrie Biddell, Renee Geyer, Johnny Farnham, Debbie Byrne, John English, Tommy Emmanuel, Erana Clark, Don Burrows, James Muller and Dale Barlow, to name but a few.
The 90’s saw a change of lifestyle for Jim with a move to Northern NSW to lecture at Southern Cross University, Lismore where he was Head of Guitar Studies for 17 years.
Jim has since resigned from full-time academia and now runs a recording studio from his home – TONE RANGER STUDIO.
He has produced many fine albums and has quickly achieved the reputation of becoming a world-class Producer and Mixing/Mastering engineer.
Jim is a musician dedicated to the art of improvising, composing, performing and teaching and is always searching for new ways to expand his musical horizons.
So ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for Mr Jim Kelly.
This conversation was recorded 16/12/2020.
Intro music: Heaven Scent – Jim Kelly (Ya Gotta Love the Drummers).
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