Tales From The Turntable

This week we finish our conversation with studio legend Bill Schnee.  We talk about Steely Dan's Aja, Boz Scaggs and Mark Knopfler. Bill has a new book out, “Chairman at the Board: Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation”  - this one you need to pick up. It's informative and interactive. A must read for an aspiring studio engineer - or any audiophile who appreciates everything Bill has done in his career.

This week we speak with studio legend Bill Schnee. Bill has worked with EVERYONE in the record business. His stories are amazing, and Bill has a new book out, “Chairman at the Board: Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation”  - this one you need to pick up!

This week James and Jack speak with Canadian Radio Legend Jake Edwards, "Bro Jake". We spoke to Jake about the creation of "The Champ"( a  timely radio skit that would cause 2021 to have Jake locked up if he tried that today), Jake's time as he worked his way across Canada (getting fired and re-hired) and making his lasting mark on Canadian radio. Tune in for a great show!

This week James and Jack speak with Paul Kingery of Three Dog Night. Paul lets us in on what it was like to tour with Rick Springfield, pop-sensation Tiffany, and his long stint being a core member of Three Dog Night. Tune in for a great show!

This week James and Jack speak with  world renown powerhouse back up singer Shaun Murphy.  Shaun, throughout her long and impressive career has provided vocals and percussion for Bob Seger, Eric Clapton and has worked with Meatloaf, Phil Collins, Glen Frey, Joe Walsh, The Moody Blues, Bruce Hornsby, Little Feat and many more. Tune in for a great show!

James and Jack have their final instalment with former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records, Steve Meyer. Steve has even more stories about The Beatles, Elton John, and much more. You can never have enough Steve....

James and Jack have their old friend, former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records, Steve Meyer, back for round two. Steve has even more stories about The Beatles, Elton John, Grand Funk Railroad, Juice Newton and much more...

This week James and Jack speak with  Juno winner, Laila Biali, about what its like being a Canadian Jazz vocalist, pianist and composer navigating that fine line between Pop and Jazz. Laila has worked with Chris Botti, Randy Bachman, Paula Cole, Larnell Lewis, Jodi Proznik and Sting on his latest forthcoming album. Tune in for a great show!

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James and Jack speak with David Diamond and Zero from The Kings. The entire planet was introduced to The Kings in 1980 upon the release of their massive smash hit, "This Beat Goes On/Switching To Glide" that has become one of, if not THE greatest one-hit-wonder of the 20th century. Tune in to see how it happened and what they're up to now.

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James and Jack conclude their discussion with rock guitarist Paul Warren in this special PT 2 segment. Paul talks about working for Rod Stewart, Pacific Gas & Electric,  (almost) with Bob Seger, and bit about Ron Wood , Jeff Beck and others...

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