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
Episode 45: TGLP Bass Players Round Table Part 1
TGLP Bass Player’s Round Table Part 1
Victor Rounds: (Marcia Hines, Jenny Morris, James Morrison, Rick Astley, The Monkees, Renee Geyer) TGLP Ep: 23
Mark Costa: (Australian Idol House Band, “We Will …
Episode 44: David Jones
David Jones is one of the world’s great drummer/percussionists and one of Australia’s virtuoso musicians. He is taking the art of drumming and percussion to a new level with his solo concerts.
David …
Episode 43: Leon Gaer
Leon Gaer
Bass player, composer, arranger and producer. Originally from Los Angeles, now living in Sydney, Best known as the bass player on Gino Vannelli’s Brother to Brother album and since then has…
Episode 42: Jade MacRae
Jade Macrae
Singer from Sydney, Australia.
Solo artist, and backing vocalist for Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Renee Geyer, Neil Finn and many more.
Jade is currently touring the world singing backgrou…
Episode 41: Jo Elms
Jo Elms
Multi award winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and teacher.
UK born, NZ raised, now living in Sydney, Australia.
Episode recorded 02/04/2019
Episode music: Here I Am - Jo Elms
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Episode 40: Joel Shadbolt
Joel Shadbolt
Singer, guitarist and songwriter for L.A.B (NZ)
Also part of the Reggae/Marley All Stars and previously Batucada Sound Project and Mooga Fooga.
Episode recorded 26/03/2019
Episode int…
Episode 39: Dave Ferry
Dave Ferry
Drummer from Oberon, NSW. Now living in Sydney.
Dave was the long time drummer in the Frankies World Famous House Band, and having also played with Doug Parkinson, Peter Northcote and man…
Episode 38: Jay Parrino
Jay Parrino. Guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer from Sydney.
Jay first came to public attention in 2009 as a finalist on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. His unique version of the Men at Work class…
Episode 37: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 2
The TGLP Drummers Round Table Panel:
Dave Goodman:TGLP Ep 14 (Ten Part Invention, Sydney jazz great, educator)
Steve Marin: TGLP Ep 01 (Son Veneno, The Bodyguard, Damien Leith, Jersey Boys)
Fabrizio …
Episode 36: TGLP Drummers Round Table Part 1
The TGLP Drummers Round Table Panel:
Dave Goodman:TGLP Ep 14 (Ten Part Invention, Sydney jazz great, educator)
Steve Marin: TGLP Ep 01 (Son Veneno, The Bodyguard, Damien Leith, Jersey Boys)
Fabrizio …
Episode 35: Simon "SiFi" Fishburn
Simon SiFi Fishburn
Simon is a multi instrumentalist, performing artist and educator from Sydney who now resides in New York City.
He has worked with some of Sydney’s top event bands including The E…
Episode 33: Ian Jones
Ian Jones
Drummer for Supergroove, Alex Lloyd, Christine Anu, Kate Ceberano, Jesus Christ Superstar.
Music producer and DJ. (@therealstereojones)
Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 22/02/2019
Int…
Episode 32: Joe Accaria
Joe Accaria
Drummer, percussionist, music director, music producer, performer and creator from Sydney, Australia.
Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Human Nature, David Campbell, Tap Dogs, Smoke and Mirro…
Episode 31: Sisa Koroi
Sisa Koroi.
Up and coming Sydney based session drummer, currently playing with Soul Empire, Cyrus and Samantha Jade.
Recorded in Northmead NSW, Australia. 12/02/2019.
Episode 30: Mark Dynamix
Mark Dynamix
A true legend in Australian dance music, Mark Dynamix knows a thing or two about how the music industry revolves in Australia. From producing his own records, DJing, hosting events, ra…
Episode 29: Chris Chetland
Chris Chetland
Audio mix and mastering engineer, producer, songwriter, cable owner, studio owner, theoretical biologist and mentor from Auckland, NZ.
NZ record holder for weeks of a single at #1 [Fo…
Episode 28: Merenia Marin
Merenia Marin.
Singer. Songwriter. Composer.
A powerhouse performer on stage with the most instinctive vocal talents of her generation. Since relocating from New Zealand to Australia, she has colla…
Episode 27: Sam McNally
Sam McNally. Piano/keyboard player, songwriter and composer from Melbourne.
Stylus, John Farnham, Air Supply, Tim Finn, Tommy Emmanuel, Marcia Hines and Richard Clapton are to name a few of his previ…
Episode 26: Mark Costa
Mark Costa. Bass player, arranger, composer and music teacher from Sydney.
Mark has performed and toured with numerous Australian and international artists, this list includes The Temptations, Tom Jo…
Episode 25: Marc Malouf
Marc Malouf. Artist, Session Guitarist, Vocalist and award winning Music Producer and Songwriter from Sydney, Australia.
Currently with JOY, and Lucy Neville.
Recorded in Five Dock, NSW Australia 2…