The Talk Music Podcast – A Producer’s View

Season 2 Episode 6:

What does it take to make a great stage show? Why are cover bands unappreciated? What are immersive shows and where do they go next? These are only a few of the topics a hugely successful Promoter, Manager and Producer covers this week.

Wayne Thompson promoted world tours and concerts for Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, George Burns, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Beach Boys, Moody Blues, Julio Iglesias, The Temptations and many more.  He managed many well known entertainers including Tanya Tucker, Harry Belafonte, Steven Seagal and many top Canadian artists such as The Nylons, Canadian Brass, The Infidels, and Strange Advance. He produced theatrical productions of ‘Forever Plaid’ and A Clockwork Orange’ among others.

His latest show is One’s based on the Beatles number one songs.

We talk about one of favourite artist’s Massey Hall concert ..Blackie and the Rodeo Kings

As well the guys do part two of Keyboard riffs… which are the best in their view? Feel free to say ….”What…. ! “  ( See List Below)

We review a Teenage Head classic Gem and let you know about a band that is On Our Radar… Digging Roots, fantastic indigenous messages with a native Jimi Hendrix style guitarist…seriously 🙂

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