The Gig Life Podcast
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.
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- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 83 minutes
- Episodes
- 164
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
162. Joel Hunt
My guest today Queensland guitarist, producer, and composer Joel Hunt.
A month ago I hadn’t heard of Joel Joel, but he sent me some links, I hit play, and straight away I thought, where’s this guy bee…
REPLAY - 103. Jim Kelly
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 st…
161. Luke Davison (The Preatures / Dean Lewis / Delta Goodrem)
My guest today is Luke Davison.
Drummer for The Preatures, Dean Lewis, Delta Goodrem and more.
Humble, thoughful and a real player.
We chat about his early days growing up in Sydney, working at Drum C…
160. Charlie Wooton & Arsène DeLay
My guests today — joining me all the way from New Orleans — are Charlie Wooton and Arsene DeLay.
Charlie’s a monster bass player, originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. He’s toured the world, played wi…
159. Brett Garsed (John Farnham / Nelson / Horizon)
My guest today is Brett Garsed.
A guitar virtuoso, Brett is renowned for his work with John Farnham and is also well known for his hybrid picking technique and legato-style guitar playing. “Brett Gars…
158. Ali Foster (Hussy Hicks / Beccy Cole)
My guest today is Ali Foster.
From growing up in Western Sydney with a musical family, to earning stripes in jazz at the Con, hitting the road with the Hussy Hicks, playing with Beccy Cole, and sharin…
REPLAY - 117. A Few Gig Tales #2
First published in 2021, A Few Gig Tales is coming back! Check out this previous episode in the popular series.
This is A Few Gig Tales #2.
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?
In this su…
157. Chris Kamzelas (Russell Crowe / Rocking Byrds )
My guest today is Chris Kamzelas
A guitarist from Sydney, Chris first came onto my radar back in the early 2000s as he was part of the Australian Idol band.
He was also in the first band of The Voice …
REPLAY - 116. A Few Gig Tales #1
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?
In this sub series of The Gig Life Podcast, you will hear some interesting tales, stories, anecdotes of life on the road, stage and studio, told by the m…
Stevie Taylor interview on Everyday People 92.7FM
Yo, Stevie Taylor here.
A little bonus episode for you today.
As you may know, I was born and raised in a small town in Wairarapa region on NZ called Masterton.
Recently I was invited onto a local W…
155. Hamish Stuart returns
My guest today, well he’s no stranger to the show. Hamish Stuart is back.
Hamo’s first appearance on the show was back in early 2020, and he was also part of the Stevie Gadd Spotlight episode panel.
154. Tim Baltes
My guest today is Tim Baltes.
Tim is a drummer and producer from Wisconsin in the US who now lives in France.
You may know Tim from his kooky and whacky instagram page timbofromkeno, but I got to know …
153. Andy Bickers (Cold Chisel / Midnight Oil / Netherworld Dancing Toys)
My guest today is Andy Bickers.
Andy is a saxophone player, originally from New Zealand and now living in Australia.
From NZ bands Backdoor Blues Band, Smokeshop and Netherworld Dancing toys, to a long…
152. Dom "DcD" Cabrera
My guest today is Sydney Drummer, Dom Cabrera.
You may have seen Dom play with 3PerCent, Jess Mauboy, Conrad Sewell, Sexy Sunday Jam, Milan Ring and many others.
Dom is endorsed by Sonor Drums and Uf…
151. Mark Williams
My guest today is the mighty Mark Williams.
A lot of you have most likely heard Mark's smash hit Show No Mercy which was pretty massive in the 90s, and he had another big hit in NZ in the 70s with Yes…
150. The Kumpnee
My guest today…well, this is something a bit different. The Kumpnee is a band that I have been a part of since 2011. The history of the band goes back much earlier than that. We are 5 kiwis, based in…
149. Joe Accaria Returns
My guest today, well Joe Accaria is back!
Joe and I first sat down together for a chat in early 2019 for what became episode 32.
It was great to sit down again after 5 years and chat about what he’s be…
99. Harry Brus - IN REPLAY
To celebrate Harry's 75th birthday on Tuesday 23/4/24, here is his 2020 interview in replay.
My guest today is bass player Harry Brus.
Born in Austria, Harry and his family moved to Australia when he …
148. Kerry Jacobson (Dragon / Ian Moss / Mondo Rock / Filthy Animals)
My guest today is Kerry Jacobson.
Kerry is a drummer, original from Wellington NZ until he moved to Sydney to join Dragon.
He played on all thos big Dragon hits such as "April Sun in Cuba", "Are You …