John Gilbert enters the Gateway and discusses some of the influences in his life that guided him towards becoming a professional musician. From his uncle who played by ear to the nuns who taught him to play by rote, John shares stories exploring his relationship to music and the piano. Discussing individual pieces by masters of 20th Century Piano and Song we explore the qualities and values that he has brought to a lifetime of music.

Spotify Playlist of songs referenced or played on the episode:

https://open.spotify.com/user/x5228znb6j0817tdq7otw61fi/playlist/3DLke8lKtk9qBKvfTOJv51?si=jqw5Vr5YQDG3WWRGK5_HFQ

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Producer: Tom Zalatnai

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Wes Folkerth enters The Gateway to discuss his relationship with a cassette copy of the album Radio City by Big Star.

Spotify Playlist of songs referenced or played on the episode:

https://open.spotify.com/user/x5228znb6j0817tdq7otw61fi/playlist/1SEwUcnlGbmaMlRZQESLTj?si=SysIktXcScyZzvboUH319Q

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Logo Design: Eric Doudeau

Producer: Tom Zalatnai

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Debbie Hynes enters The Gateway to discuss her relationship with Outlandos D'Amour by The Police. We learn about her upbringing in Newfoundland and the exposure that the album gave her to Bob Marley, The Clash and her MEGACRUSH on Corey Hart.

Spotify Playlist of songs referenced or played on the episode:

https://open.spotify.com/user/x5228znb6j0817tdq7otw61fi/playlist/1u1ZHiVMKxrVaSoIZ6rnt2?si=RpbvAtBNRNOGEEEiiwrtpA

YouTube link to clip of Sting playing Message In A Bottle at Secret Policeman’s Other Ball: https://youtu.be/k6JNtEZwTLw

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Logo Design: Eric Doudeau

Producer: Tom Zalatnai

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Montreal-based performer Laura Flynn enters The Gateway to discuss her gateway album Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea by PJ Harvey. We discuss her musical upbringing in Dundalk, Ireland, unrequited love, why we love musical improv and lots more.

Spotify playlist of songs that are played or referenced during the episode

https://open.spotify.com/user/x5228znb6j0817tdq7otw61fi/playlist/1cnBGCAJeFvzmqtLcakwgi?si=oEtXCHsGToeHTkQgIH0DSg

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Logo Design: Eric Doudeau

Producer: Tom Zalatnai

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Gateway Music is a new podcast on the Upford Network where host Howard Mitnick talks with guests about the artists & albums that changed their lives!