Inside MusiCast

In the spirit of Holiday giving, your hosts Rick Such and Eddy Cabello invite you to enjoy a SPECIAL Inside MusiCast Christmas Edition. This podcast will include Holiday greetings from Lee Sklar, David Garfield, Freddie Washington, Chris Boardman and a special message from Robbie Buchanan. Youll hear what theyre up to at Christmas time and also whats ahead for them in 2007, so dont miss it. Well also have a special Inside MusiCast Christmas performance by Jennie DeVoe. Shell sing Santa Claus is Back in Town. Finally, if youve been posting your comments on our website, you know that youve been entered into a drawing to win a shiny new iPod Nano! Your hosts will joyfully announce the winner at the end of the show, so dont miss it. Seasons Greetings from Inside MusiCast!

In the music business you cant always plan where your career takes you. Most of the time it just falls into place over the course of many years. Our guest has had the good fortune of having the pieces of his career fall into place by calling the right shots at the right time. He is the consummate session musician and one of the most respected bassists in the industry. As an original member of the rock band Toto, David Hungate provided a rhythmic anchor to a band that delivered classic songs such as Rosanna and Africa to the world. From his beginnings with Sonny and Cher to his Grammy-winning Toto work, to Randy Travis, David has never been removed from the A-list of bassists because of his ability to provide the right groove for the right music. He left the LA scene for all the right reasons, and along the way built a network of premier accounts in Nashville that just wont stop calling such as Toby Keith, April Barrows, Brooks & Dunn, Neil Diamond, Manhattan Transfer, Reba, Eddie Rabbitt, Linda Ronstadt, Boz Scaggs and Kenny Rogers. We welcome David Hungate to Inside MusiCast.

The Los Angeles-based keyboard player David Garfield has a long career as a musical director, arranger, composer and producer behind him, and he is still one of the Cats that you always see playing local clubs such as The Baked Potato, Cafe Cordiale, or La Ve Lee. You'll also find him on world tours with big acts like George Benson. Garfield has also performed at Keyboard Magazines 20th Anniversary Concert at the NAMM show alongside Bruce Hornsby and Joe Zawinul; played at the Modern Drummer magazine's anniversary concert with Steve Ferrone; scored the syndicated TV show Sentinel; sat in with Isaac Hayes and The Blues Brothers at a House of Blues benefit concert; written music for the trailer for the Billy Crystal-Robin Williams comedy Fathers Day with James Newton-Howard, and finally the recording sessions for the Tribute to Jeff release. He is the founder of the band Los Lobotomys and Karizma and continues to influence the music world around us.

A veritable drumming virtuoso, our guest very well may be one of the most active and sought-after session drummers around. From his session work in the early 70s with the likes of Bernie Taupin, Nick Gilder, Scandal and Danny Wilde, to his 80s success with pop superstar act Mr. Mister, to his modern-day role as the drummer behind prog rock band King Crimson, not to mention his amazing session discography with a countless variety of artists, its easy to see how this musical diversity has contributed to the making of one of the most versatile musicians in the business. Inside MusiCast welcomes Pat Mastelotto.

If you read our guests bio, youll learn that his first gig was at the age of 12 playing piano 6 nights a week in a small Canadian town in the Yukon Territory. Google his name and youll discover that this mans amazing keyboard talent has connected him to some of the biggest names in the music business over the years. In fact, on one project, Barbra Streisand even came over to his home studio and laid down vocal tracks with him. He was recently back in LA to help out on her new live show with Il Divo and has recently finished recording and producing Bette Midlers latest Christmas project. His name can be found on almost every major artists album credits: Elton John, George Benson, Chicago, Michael Franks, Luis Miguel, Joe Sample, Quincy Jones, Celine Dion, Earth Wind & Fire and Boz Scaggs. Were glad to welcome a phenomenal keyboardist, producer and writer to Inside MusiCast - Robbie Buchanan.

Chris Rodriguez is one of the hardest working musicians and singers today. For over a decade, youve heard Chris adding his rich background vocals to studio and live performances for Shania Twain, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Billy Joel, Wynonna, and many others. But dont underestimate his vocal versatility hes recently finished laying down backing tracks for Megadeths latest project and is currently touring with Kenny Loggins. Hes also ready to go on the road with country mega-star Keith Urban for a year. Chris is Nashvilles most sought after backing vocalists because he can sing virtually anything. Hes blessed with an incredible vocal range and even delivered a solo project recently. This only confirms this mans talent. And, did we mention that he is an incredible guitarist? Inside MusiCast welcomes the talented Chris Rodriguez.

As a composer, arranger and orchestrator, today's guest has had the opportunity to work on many of Hollywoods more prominent films over the course of his career, as well as a host of television projects. Hes collaborated with the great Quincy Jones and James Newton Howard, and if thats not enough, hes also a musical director for top pop acts, not to mention a talented keyboardist and writer for a jazz ensemble. He has a reputation in the Los Angeles music scene as musician that can literally write and compose any style of music. From his Academy Award nomination for his score for The Color Purple to garnering several Emmys for his work in television, his filmography is as impressive as it is extensive and it continues to expand. Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Chris Boardman.

Pale Blue girl with the Golden voice: When Jennie DeVoe begins to sing, she leaves people mesmerized. Its not only her sexy, bluesy, sultry and sometimes gritty voice that reminds you of a blend of Billie Holiday and Janis Joplin that captivates you, but her totally original musicianship has positioned her as an up and coming vocal star. Her predominantly acoustic blues-flavored style is peppered with the right combination of groove and lyrical painting that makes for a total performance that delivers a vibe that is nothing but cool. She even calls her own style Americana-hippie-gospel-soul. Join us as Jennie talks about her music, passions, world and the things that matter in her life. She might even bring her guitar along and perform a tune or two live on our PodCast. Inside MusiCast welcomes Jennie DeVoe.

Having completed two tours this year with Donald Fagen and Steely Dan, bassist Freddie Washington is ready for whatever comes his way. Known as a player who can inject a lively groove into already great tracks, he is also an articulate and elegant technician who, in the case of working closely with Donald Fagen, delivers when the music demands. Having worked with such names such as Patrice Rushen, the Temptations, and Simon & Garfunkel, Freddie has been the go-to bassist for singers looking for extra groove support. With years of session and touring experience under his belt, he is also considered a bassist that knows how to control the groove. Join Inside MusiCast as we discuss his musical approach, his beginnings, and also his working collaboration with Donald Fagen. We welcome Freddie Washington.

Keith Thomas is a seasoned musician, composer, and most of all, a very sought-after producer. He amazingly works across a wide array of musical genres from pop to R&B; from classical to country. Based in Nashville, which has always been the third coast of the music industry, he has engineered and produced some of the industrys top artists at his famous studio, the Bennett House. During his career Keith Thomas has worked with the best and launched new talent as well. Hes worked with artists such as Brian McKnight, Expos, Charlotte Church, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, James Ingram, Faith Hill, Yolanda Adams, Selena, and has the Grammyss to show for it. As a extraordinary keyboardist and programmer, he can lay down one serious groove when it comes down to R&B bass lines. Inside MusiCast welcomes Keith Thomas.