The StageLeft Podcast

The StageLeft Podcast

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  • 14: Monty Oxymoron - The Damned

    In this week’s episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Monty Oxymoron discusses his career as keyboardist in legendary British punk/goth/rock band, The Damned.

    Monty tells The StageLeft Podcast how he adapted skills acquired from working as a Psychiatric Nurse to working in the music industry, how he approached writing songs for Captain Sensible and Dave Vanian’s approval, and what it was like to perform with members of Pink Floyd.

    #bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers

    #thedamned #punk #goth #piano

    48 min
  • Episode 12- MONTY OXYMORON: The Damned
    In this week’s episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Monty Oxymoron discusses his career as keyboardist in legendary British punk/goth/rock band, The Damned.
    Monty tells The StageLeft Podcast how he adapted skills acquired from working as a Psychiatric Nurse to working in the music industry, how he approached writing songs for Captain Sensible and Dave Vanian’s approval, and what it was like to perform with members of Pink Floyd.
    #bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers
    #thedamned #punk #goth #piano
    49 min
  • 13: Frank Benbini - Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Uncle Frank

    In an episode full to the brim of legendary stories, Fun Lovin’ Criminals drummer Frank Benbini tells The StageLeft Podcast about writing, touring and recording for over a decade with the coolest band on the planet.

    Frank also details the challenges of being in a band with his brother, how a Seafood Restaurant in New York provided inspiration for one of the greatest love songs ever written, and how a love of Prince resulted in Frank collaborating with Sinead O’ Con [...]

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 11 - FRANK BENBINI: Fun Lovin’ Criminals & Uncle Frank
    In an episode full to the brim of legendary stories, Fun Lovin’ Criminals drummer Frank Benbini tells The StageLeft Podcast about writing, touring and recording for over a decade with the coolest band on the planet.
    Frank also details the challenges of being in a band with his brother, how a Seafood Restaurant in New York provided inspiration for one of the greatest love songs ever written, and how a love of Prince resulted in Frank collaborating with Sinead O’ Con [...]
    1 hr 7 min
  • 12: Extra: Bringcast.com review of The StageLeftPodcast!

    The StageLeft Podcast was recently featured in the recommendations segment on Bringcast.com - Have a listen to what they think!

    Mark works as a Lead Software Engineer by day, and by night he works on BringCast - the power podcaster for Windows devices. Check it out at www.bringcast.com

    4 min
  • 11: Stuart Masters - The Fingerstyle Collective (World Music Special)

    In a World Music Special of The StageLeft Podcast, virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist Stuart Masters discusses his career as both solo artist and member of The Fingerstyle Collective. Stuart also discusses what he has learnt from tapping into Eastern influences and how this compares and contrasts to Western music. A fascinating and eyeopening discussion is also coloured with many examples and Stuart also performs two live songs on the show!

    45 min
  • Episode 10 - STUART MASTERS: World Music Special
    In a World Music Special of The StageLeft Podcast, virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist Stuart Masters discusses his career as both solo artist and member of The Fingerstyle Collective. Stuart also discusses what he has learnt from tapping into Eastern influences and how this compares and contrasts to Western music. A fascinating and eyeopening discussion is also coloured with many examples and Stuart also performs two live songs on the show!
    47 min
  • 10: Extra: Background to The StageLeft Podcast

    Chris from The StageLeft Podcast was a guest on Phoenix FM’s ‘Feelgood Saturday Show’ last week. The appearance covers how the project came about, what his favourite revelations have been to date and who is booked to appear in future episodes.

    For more episodes of The StageLeft Podcast featuring musicians who’ve worked with The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, Alanis Morissette, The Prodigy, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, Fun Lovin’ Criminals & The Damned visit…

    30 min
  • 9: Mike Farrell - Alanis Morissette, Morrissey

    Mike Farrell meets The StageLeft Podcast to discuss his incredible career writing songs for Morrissey and playing on The Smith’s classics such as ‘There is a Light That Never Goes Out’ and ‘How Soon Is Now’ on the ‘You Are The Quarry’ and ‘Ringleader of the Tormentors’ tours. Mike also tells us what he learnt from observing David Bowie night after night as Musical Director for Macy Gray. Mike also discusses playing classics from ‘Jagged Little Pill’ when touring with Alanis Morissette and the challenges of writing music for TV show’s such as Patrick Stewart’s Blunt Talk, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and 3rd Rock From the Sun.

    #bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers

    #piano #morrissey #thesmiths #alanismorissette

    47 min
  • Episode 9 - MIKE FARRELL: Morrissey & Alanis Morissette
    Mike Farrell meets The StageLeft Podcast to discuss his incredible career writing songs for Morrissey and playing on The Smith’s classics such as ‘There is a Light That Never Goes Out’ and ‘How Soon Is Now’ on the ‘You Are The Quarry’ and ‘Ringleader of the Tormentors’ tours. Mike also tells us what he learnt from observing David Bowie night after night as Musical Director for Macy Gray. Mike also discusses playing classics from ‘Jagged Little Pill’ when touring with Alanis Morissette and the challenges of writing music for TV show’s such as Patrick Stewart’s Blunt Talk, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and 3rd Rock From the Sun.
    #bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers
    #piano #morrissey #thesmiths #alanismorissette
    49 min

About The StageLeft Podcast

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The StageLeft Podcast lifts the veil on the music industry by telling the stories of those with a unique vantage point. We talk to the unsung heroes behind the success and help young musicians going into an ever complex industry by gleaning advice about the working practices of the the greats from those who were in close proximity when the magic was being made.