
Conversations about music and the music scene with guests from all parts of the music industry.
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Conversations about music and the music scene with guests from all parts of the music industry.
On this episode I chat with the awesome guitar master, Simon Gardner. We talk about his guitar playing and inspirations as well as his albums and his approach to recording and performing.
Simon’s links:
Web:
https://simongardnerguitarist.bandcamp.com
https://simongardnermusic.com.au/
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lVpJTBRyr4UT2LQvmt2fC?autoplay=true
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpl-NJ4dPuS1FDntgdvR4Eg
FB:
https://www.facebook.com/simongardnerguitarist
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/simongardnerguitarist

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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 19 with guitarist Simon Gardner
On this episode I chat with the awesome guitar master, Simon Gardner. We talk about his guitar playing and inspirations as well as his albums and his approach to recording and performing.
Simon's links:
Web:
https://simongardnerguitarist.bandcamp.com
https://simongardnermusic.com.au/
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lVpJTBRyr4UT2LQvmt2fC?autoplay=true
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpl-NJ4dPuS1FDntgdvR4Eg
FB:
https://www.facebook.com/simongardnerguitarist/
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/simongardnerguitarist -
Strike A Chord Podcast episode 18 at The MC Showroom
On this episode we ar at The MC Showroom in Melbourne and we talk to the beautiful people behind this venue Miao Mangmang and Craig Bryant. I ask them what it takes to open and maintain such an awesome venue amongst other things.
The MC Showroom Links:
Website: https://www.themcshowroom.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/themcshowroom
Insta: instagram.com/themcshowroom
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7SosE4oslbyOSStwBcibeQ
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 17 with Oli Hatz
In this episode we chat about Oli's musical journey and his upcoming projects with his band Kissing in Paris
Oli's links:
https://www.instagram.com/kissing_in_paris/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RuySEIytNE5ce1ezL8VFB?si=o28-f69EQkSZaBnnLMVtbg
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
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Yesteryear Revival YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41v...
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 16 with singer song writer and Riki Platt
In this episode we chat about Riki's musical journey as well as his band Medicated Love. I also ask him about his approach to singing and writing music.
Riki's links
Website:
https://medicatedlove.bandcamp.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/medicatedlove/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/medicated_love/
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/27f7BFYkmucQM9LI3Qnahn?si=srGLHuWjQlSdsZKIhLLngA&utm_source=copy-link
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
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www.yesteryearrevival.com.au
Yesteryear Revival YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41v...
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 15 with singer song writer Mark Gardner
Mark Gardner is a singer song writer and multi-instrumentalist and with him we chat about his songs and his approach to song writing as well as his journey playing various instruments and his past and present projects.
Mark's Links:
https://markgardnermusic.com.au
https://www.youtube.com/user/markgardnerchannel
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 14 with drummer Simon Hanna
Simon is a Drummer based in Melbourne Australia and with him we chat about freelancing, one of is bands "Fennec" and his musical journey.
Simon's Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simo2212/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonHanna
Website: https://simpathan.wixsite.com/simonhanna
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonHanna3
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
www.valentinoflamenco.com
www.yesteryearrevival.com.au
Yesteryear Revival YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41v...
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 13 with singer song writer and multi instrumentalist Simon Pearlman
Simon Pearlman is a singer song writer and self taught musician and we chat about his indie band "A Man Called Son" as well as his approach to song writing and his musical journey.
Simon's Links:
https://amancalledson.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/41V3BjcUXyamqX3PwBGj9v?autoplay=true
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WneT1Hbo-eoENmQHmQmOw
https://music.apple.com/au/artist/a-man-called-son/281056799
https://www.facebook.com/amancalledson/
https://www.instagram.com/amancalledson
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
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www.yesteryearrevival.com.au
Yesteryear Revival YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41v...
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 12 with Multi Instrumentalist Misagh Zamani
Misagh plays a number of unstruments and on this episode we chat about his passion for music and I ask him about his migration to Australia from Iran and his approach to music and and his musical journey.
Misagh's links:
https://www.instagram.com/misaghzamani
https://open.spotify.com/album/3j3oVxlX3pFF9Me2OgNRND
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
www.valentinoflamenco.com
www.yesteryearrevival.com.au
Yesteryear Revival YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41v...
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 11 with Desmond Mase
Desmond is a creative artist who produces some great sounds and with him we chat about his upbringing and his love of music and Sci-Fi film and how he brings it all together in his work.
Desmond's Links:
https://www.instagram.com/desmondmase
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxm3tTUxw8wLyzg6YlzDOLA
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
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www.yesteryearrevival.com.au
Yesteryear Revival YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41v...
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 10 with Jazz Guitarist Jack Pantazis
Strike A Chord Podcast episode 10 with Jazz Guitarist Jack Pantazis.
On this Episode we chat about Jack's journey through music, teaching and gigging. I also ask him about his inspiration around becoming a guitarist.
Jack's links:
https://www.jackpantazis.com/
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support
And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
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Yesteryearrevival.com.au
Yesteryear Revival YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41v...
Cake Eclipse
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 9 - With Sitar player and vocalist Sarita Mcharg
On this episode we have Sitar player and Vocalist Sarita Mcharg. Sarita is a prominent figure in the world music scene here in Australia and we chat about her upbringing and her approach to music as well as her projects including her project that helped other musicians in her home town in India over the lockdown period.
Sarita's Links:
https://saritamusic.com/
https://saritamusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/saritamusician
https://www.instagram.com/mchargsarita
https://youtu.be/7hPJ6TspICM
https://youtu.be/D8taJQTu7MY
https://youtu.be/GUMmwBgLmCc
https://youtu.be/xHBFOyLDDtc
https://youtu.be/XXP--T2gx7Y
https://youtu.be/4FEPOLm9Tjk
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support
And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
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Strike A Chord Podcast episode 8 with Trumpet Player Stefan Nočevski
On this episode we have a very good friend of mine and awesome Trumpet player Stefan Nocevski. Stefan is a Macedonian trumpet player who plays in number of balkan style bands and we chat about his origins and his love for music.
Stefan's links:
https://www.facebook.com/Stefannocevskitrubac
https://instagram.com/stefannocevski
A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support
And remember to subscribe if you like what you hear and see. Enjoy.
www.valentinoflamenco.com
Yesteryear Revival YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41v...
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