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
147. Fran Kora returns
My guest today is no stranger to the show. Fran Kora is back!
It was great to reconnect again after a couple of years.
His band, Kora, have been busy. Lots of new music and a very full summer run of s…
146. Carlos Adura (Tim Finn / The Strides / Skunkhour)
My guest today is Carlos Adura.
Carlos plays drums for Tim Finn, The Strides, Skunkhour, The Tambourine Girls, Mr Ott and many more.
Whilst in town for rehearsal with Tim Finn for Bluesfest, Carlos a…
145. Dan Maher returns! (Australian Idol / The Masked Singer / Dancing with the Stars)
My guest today is Dan Maher. He’s back!
Currently part of the Australian Idol House Band and The Masked Singer amongst many other projects.
Dan was previously on the podcast back June 2019. TGLP Ep 48…
144. Serg Dimitrijevic (Earth, Wind & Fire / Intergalactix / Ariana Grande / Justin Timberlake)
My guest today is Serg Dimitrijevic.
Serg is a guitarist from Sydney, now living and working in LA.
Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Heart, Aretha Franklin...well they are just a few of the artist …
143. Gerry Pantazis (Tommy Emmanuel, Bachelor Girl, Darryl Braithwaite, Richard Marx)
My guest today is Gerry Pantazis.
Gerry is a drummer from Melbourne. 40 + years in the live, recording and theatre scenes, he's played with Tommy Emmanuel, Bachelor Girl, Darryl Braithwaite and Richa…
142. Jade MacRae Returns
My guest today is Jade MacRae. She's back!
Jade first appeared on The Gig Life Podcast in April 2019, that became Episode 42.
Check that out here.
5 years on, she returns to talk about life and new mus…
141. Jack Robert (Ricki Lee, Tkay Maidza, Thundamentals)
My guest today is Jack Robert.
Jack is a Sydney based drummer and MD who plays with Ricki-Lee, TKay Maidza, Thundamentals, Charley and Stephen Taranto, amongst others.
For more info on Jack, check the…
140. Paul Mason (Battlesnake, The Monday Jam, Paul Mason plays Jeff Beck, Jess Mauboy)
My guest today is Paul Mason.
Paul is a Sydney based guitar player. He plays in Battlesnake, he has a Jeff Beck show, he a part of the Monday Jam, he played with Jess Malboy and many more.
For more on…
139. Tully Ryan (Godtet, Hekka, Ngaiirie, Harvey Sutherland)
My guest today is Tully Ryan.
Tully plays drums for Godtet, Hekka, Ngaiirie and Harvey Sutherland to name just a few.
You can find more of Tully at his instagram https://www.instagram.com/ferntully
Th…
138. Chris Allison (Plini, Instrumental, Seims, Birdman THPS)
My guest today is Chris Allison.
Chris plays drums for Plini, Instrumental (adj.) Seims and Birdman Or The Unexpected Virtue of a Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band.
For more info on Chris, check his we…
137. Adm Ventoura Returns! (Midnight Oil, Oyobi, Third Eye Lazer Cat, Karen Lee Andrews)
Adm Ventoura returns to TGLP!
Having previously been here on the podcast for Episode 4 (solo), Episodes 45 & 46 (Bass Players Round Table and Episode 100 (Jaco Pastorius Spotlight), Adm returns to tal…
136. Susannah Mirana
My guest Today is Susannah Mirana.
Susannah is an Australian singer, artist, international performer and voice over artist.
She also worked as a traffic reporter on TV and radio for channels 7, 9 and…
135. Phil Stack (Thirsty Merc / James Morrison)
My guest Today is Phil Stack.
Phil is a multi-instrumentalist really. He plays piano and guitar but mostly known for his bass playing having played in James Morrison's band for many years but in the e…
134. Glenn Wilson
My guest today is Glenn Wilson.
Glenn is a drummer from Sydney.
He's played in numerous theatre shows including Hamilton, Saturday Night Fever, Guys & Dolls to name just a few, as well as playing with…
133. Juanita Tippins (Cold Chisel / Suite As / Marcia Hines / Joe Bonamassa)
My guest today is Juanita Tippins..
Juanita is a singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and producer, a poet amongst other things.
She co-founded Sydney band Suite Az, she's one half of Sydney act Confecti…
132. Josh Beagley
My guest today is Josh Beagley.
Josh is an iconic Australian artist, producer, DJ and guitarist with a long and storied history creating Australian funk, dance boogie and pop with bands like SWOOP, C…
131. Marcel Yammouni
My guest today is Marcel Yamounni.
Marcel is a guitarist, bass player, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer from Melbourne.
He has a new album out called "Essential Arteries" which he he wrote, rec…
130. Nicky Bomba
My guest today is Nicky Bomba.
Nicky is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, band leader and He has been a blazing creative spark in Australian music for decades.
Drummer in the John Butler T…
Episode 34: Natasha Stuart - IN REPLAY
On January 29th 2020, Natasha Stuart lost her courageous battle with cancer.
To celebrate her memory and spirit, please enjoy TGLP Ep 34 Natasha Stuart in replay.
Natasha Stuart.
Singer from Sydney, …
129. A2 - The Brown Wunda
My guest today is Christian Lauofo, aka A2 - The Brown Wunda.
A2 is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and audio engineer. He has a brand new podcast called Wundaland Podcast and a…