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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The Talk Music Podcast: Interview with Tom Wilson

A conversation with Tom Wilson not just about his music with Blackie and The Rodeo Kings and Junkhouse but his powerful personal story about family secrets, addiction and rebirth. Tom discovered in his mid 50’s that he was adopted and is of Mohawk heritage. An author and now the subject of a new documentary called Beautiful Scars he has used his own life experiences  in both his striking visual art and his music

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings new album is called O Glory and drops July 8.

In this episode we also discover a Canadian “Hidden Gem” . As well we learn about an artist that has flown “Under The Radar.” Also the guys have different views in “The Best of.…. ” this week –Rock Guitarists. Who do you love?

And do you know that Canadian bands often can make a good living touring overseas long after they have faded in Canada? Find out who’s still rocking the rest of the world.

Some Artists and Albums talked about:  Les Stroud, Rheostatics’ Whale Music,  Jeff Beck, Warren
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In the Talk Music Podcast A Multi Platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music. The focus is both Canadian and Global.