Making of a Musician

dge Hehir from Soundpark Studios. Idge started producing music and recording bands out the back of Bakehouse studios before building his own studio and rehersal room in Northcote. Idge not only produces music but has been playing drums and hanging out in bands and with friends creating music since he was 15.

Kira is an award winning songwriter and last year had 5 songs short listed in 5 different categories of the Australian Songwriting Competition last year! Part 1 explores Folk Festivals and how Kira has found being short listed and winning at Maldon Folk Festival and I try and make jokes about Port Fairy.

Making of a Musician Interview with in part 2 of this episode Geoff Berry explores the themes behind his writing and performing with Severins

In Part 1 of Episode 4 of Making of a Musician, Geoff Berry from Severins and I talk about the early formation of Severins after Gerry Sonts Tartan Hotpants went missing. If you don't know who Gerry Sont is, you might find out in this episode.

Yolanda has a voice to remember. A talent nearly lost to time and I wish everyone knew her songs. If you ever think you are too old please listen, if you are sacrificing your soul for others maybe Yolanda can help you dream for more.

Episode 2 features Mark James from Salford in Great Manchester; founder of Untidy Music; Singer / Songwriter / Guitar / Synths; Solo Musician. Back Bone Shiver, The Number 13 and Machine Code Dream.

Making of a Musician Season 2 Episode 1 is about me the host and the activist musicians that have influenced me

Episode 8 features Cris Sirc of Angler, Phat Puff and Sirc. Listen in to how Kiss grabbed his attention and the club Clockwork Orange’s Indie Pop lead to the discovery of electronic music. We discuss what equipment to use, including how you can use an Atari to create music, favourite synth sounds and who has been Cris’ biggest influences. This episode is dedicated to our good friend Stevie B, Steven Bertschik.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Episode 6 of Making of a musician features the fabulously gifted Serina Pech. This interview was recorded on the eve of the launch of Serina's self-titled EP on the 23rd of March 2017. Serina Pech is a singer-songwriter who grew up in the isolation of Katherine in the Northern Territory – an influence she carries through her music.   Listen in to how she found her way to music and the vast influences who have helped develop the amazing storyteller Serina has become through the use of song with her raw, honest and penetrating lyrics that colour her songs and allow listeners into her private world and imagination. Make sure you check out bandcamp https://serinapech.bandcamp.com/  or iTunes and buy Serina’s EP now - best 7 dollars you will ever spend. https://www.threads.com/@serinapechmusic https://ffm.to/serinapechpolitics This episode is dedicated to Peter Webb who I knew to be a loving husband and father, optimist and fighter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Episode 4 of Making a Musician we meet singer/songwriter Ben Smith, who was born in the UK but spent ten years of his childhood in sunny Queensland playing regular gigs in pubs as a 10 to 13-year-old. Listen in to how Ben returned from the UK after being signed by a record company at 16 to start his real musical journey in Melbourne years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 1 of episode 3 of Making of a Musician we go through Mandy Connell’s journey through folk and how she is bringing to life traditional folk ballads from the UK and poetry from Australia in the Stray Hens. Listen in to hear a fantastic insight into the folk scene of Australia including Mandy’s earliest musical memories and attempts at learning a few instruments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Abbott can be found most weekends playing to some kind of Cajun beat around Melbourne. ​Billy made it to Australia alone at the age of 16 from Edinburgh, Scotland. Listen in to see how he has travelled through 50 years of sound and the music that has meant the most throughout his musical journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.