What’s it like getting feedback from Robert Plant when playing on Led Zeppelin songs?

How do we best deal with song changes on the day of the gig?

How to best negotiate fees to ensure everyone is paid fairly?

What makes Paolo Nutini unique to work with?

How did the recent Florence and the Machine Royal Albert Hall show work logistically?

Hosted by Chris Simpson - you can reach out to Chris directly for 121 professional development coaching, or Mental Health First Aid training via www.thestageleftpodcast.com/coaching

Edited by Darcy Dewar.

Thank you too, to Beth Iles, Tymon Firmin and Annabel Rose-Jones for their help with this episode.

An episode almost a decade in the making. 

Finally, James Walsh, frontman of Starsailor appears to discuss the final ever recordings with Phil Spector, the impact that episode had on his wellbeing, negotiating with Allen Klein, how he wrote 'Fever' and 'The Greatest Story Never Told', plus how to best work with a singer when you're a session musician. 

Thank you to Tymon Firin, Darcy Dewar, Beth Iles, Anabel-Rose Jones and Sophia Franklin at BearLane Productions for making this episode happen.

Imagine being an incredible singer- songwriter but finding time be in Game of Thrones and play Andrea Bocelli in "The Music of Silence."

What a career Toby Sebastian is having, hear how he tackles deciding setlists, what the music industry could learn from the film industry and how he walks the tightrope between feeling under from over rehearsed. 

Toby also currently is appearing with Kate Nash in Coffee Wars, available now.

The Guardian's multi award winning Football Weekly podcast is produced by Ben Green. Ben wrote a fantastic book last year advising all Podcasters whether experienced or a beginner.

Here he gives a short review of StageLeft on the follow up episode to his excellent Audiobook & podcast series.

#theguardian #podcast #musicpodcast #reviews #footballweekly

On this episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Pete Lockett joins us to discuss his incredible career, which includes having been voted three times as #1 'World Percussionist' by readers of Drum Magazine, providing ethnic percussion on five James Bond films, releasing 15 solo albums and collaborating with Bjork, Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, Noel Gallagher, The Verve, Aphex Twin and Amy Winehouse.

Pete discusses his venture into 'World Music', what young western musicians can learn specifically from music of non western origin, and the psychology of performing in high pressure environments.

"60% of being a rounded, wise, and mature musician is philosophy".

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#drum #drums #percussion #music #musician #bjork #robertplant #petergabriel #Noelgallagher #oasis #Amywinehouse #bond #jamesbond #musicpodcast #podcast

In a special lyric writing episode of The StageLeft Podcast, the gifted poet and spoken word artist Mr. Gee from The Russell Brand Show talks us through his career and passes on specific techniques to songwriters encountering writer’s block and performers overcoming nerves.

Mr. Gee also discusses what it was like to be the first man to perform poetry to 15,000 people at The 02, the influence of Hip Hop on his work, the comparisons between poets & songwriters, and talking WW1 poetry with Noel Gallagher.

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

Recorded at The Brighton Dome, The StageLeft Podcast is joined by our great influence, Senior Lecturer in Music Business Studies & Sleeper Guitarist - Jon Stewart.

Jon talks us through being centric to the whirlwind of Britpop, his role as Music Director on Kevin Spacey's Telstar: The Joe Meek Story and appearing on the Trainspotting soundtrack. Jon tells us the advice he gives the many musicians he's worked with in relation to dealing with the pressures of the public eye, the difficulties that arise when being in a band with a complex set of personal relationships and current projects Jon is embarking on in relation to helping recovering alcoholics.

• "The 'Fame' experience is a mental health condition... it's a form of mental illness"
• "The way I dealt with it was to drink and to take lots of drugs"
• "This feels like a bit of a therapy session..."

Jon also tells us about being on Richey Edwards final tour with the Manic Street Preachers, supporting REM & Radiohead, playing with KD Lang, and having his music covered by Elvis Costello. #jonstewart

Recorded 31/12/15 - In an exclusive insight into the making of David Bowie album Blackstar (out 8th January), Grammy winning producer Tony Visconti joins The StageLeft Podcast. As well as revealing details of unheard songs on Blackstar, Tony gives an insight into recording techniques he used on Heroes & Ashes to Ashes, what it’s like to record David Bowie’s vocals, his relationship with Marc Bolan and gives his opinion as to why David Bowie no longer tours.

#bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers #producer #bowie #davidbowie #trex #marcbolan

On this week’s episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Chas Hodges of legendary London duo ‘Chas & Dave’ talks in depth about his career.

Chas tells StageLeft about the writing process behind ‘Ain’t No Pleasing You’ and ‘Wish I Could Write A Love Song’, his working relationship with Dave, how a difficult childhood played a part in the songs he went on to write, what it was like collaborating with the likes of Hugh Laurie & the unique Karl Pilkington.

In a revealing new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, the iconic & award winning Jennifer Batten discusses a decade as Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist for the BAD, Dangerous & HIStory tours.

Jennifer reveals what it was like working so closely with Michael at the height of his fame, filming ‘Come Together’ for Moonwalker, how she approached playing Eddie Van Halen’s famous solo on Beat It, and how she prepared to play to the largest TV audience of all time at the Superbowl

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

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

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 [...]

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"All the heads of every major label or big indie labels should be made to resign."

This episode was supposed to discuss Kate's new film Coffee Wars, but we began by touching upon the issues within the music industry that emerging artists need to navigate (such as being stolen from, a lack of inclusive design for women and how to identify trusted people) and we NEVER. LOOKED. BACK.

Within lies Kate's step by step process as to how the music industry needs to drastically change. It's very thought-provoking.

The film is great by the way, and you should see it. It's called Coffee Wars and is available on Amazon Prime. Kate's co-star Toby Sebastian talks more about the film in our next episode.

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!

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…

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

Former live drummer of The Prodigy Kieron Pepper discusses his incredible career. Kieron passes advice to young musicians drawn from his experience from having spent a decade playing to huge audiences worldwide as live member of one of the most groundbreaking UK acts in modern times. Kieron also reveals the often unseen challenges of touring and tells us about his many other impressive current projects including his role as member of the legendary BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

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

In Episode 7, Billy Burnette discusses his 8 years as main male vocalist in Fleetwood Mac, singing harmonies with Stevie Nicks, being guitarist on tour for Bob Dylan & John Fogerty and writing songs for Ray Charles & Roy Orbison. Billy also reveals how his father’s music influenced Elvis and The Beatles and talks us through his own incredible solo career as a rockabilly legend that began aged only 8. 

On recording ‘Are You Mine’ with Stevie Nicks - “It was a wild night ‘cos Prince was out the back playing Basketball…” 

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#bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers #fleetwoodmac #stevienicks #elvispresley #rockabilly #bobdylan #dylan #raycharles #royorbison

In this weeks episode of The StageLeft Podcast, Shane Keister gives us a fascinating insight into the working practices of Elvis Presley from his time recording at Graceland and on the road as pianist for ‘The King’s’ 1976 US tour. Shane also tells us about recording with Paul McCartney and discusses his career a session musician for Stax & Atlantic Records. Shane also shares with The StageLeft Podcast what he has learned as writer and arranger from working with the likes of Ahmet Ertegun and Arif Mardin.

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

In this weeks episode of TheStageLeft Podcast, the eldest Gallagher brother entertains with tales from touring the globe as a DJ, how dance floor audiences differ around the world & what it was like DJing to disgruntled Oasis fans the night the band split.

Paul also gives The StageLeft Podcast his views on the possibility of Liam working with Richard Ashcroft, the family’s Irish heritage and the prospect of Oasis reforming. 

“This is a big business. I’m sure it will happen one day, there’s too much money for it not to. They’re a premier band. Regardless of what they say….. money talks.”

www.thestageleftpodcast.com #bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers #oasis #noelgallagher #liamgallagher #noelgallaghershighflyingbirds #britpop #indie #rock

In a poignant interview, drummer and vocalist Kenny Ball Junior discusses his late father’s incredible legacy which saw him become honorary citizen of New Orleans, sell a million copies of Midnight in Moscow and play with the likes of Louis Armstrong and The Beatles. Kenny Junior tells us fascinating and amusing stories from his own achievements and how a note left by his father encouraging him to keep the ‘Ball’ name prominent in the jazz world still motivates him today. 

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In the immediate aftermath of World Record Store Day, Chris speaks to Johnny Hartford of Sister Ray Records. 

 

Double Grammy winning guitarist Laurence Juber joins us from his home in California, where he chats to Chris about the working practices of the three ‘Beatles’ he has collaborated with, modern recording techniques and what it was like being in a band with Paul McCartney at the time of John Lennon’s passing.

#bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers #thebeatles #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr #grammys www.thestageleftpodcast.com

Arguably our most important episode to date. Bastille and Elton John backing vocalist Bim explains how the music industry has not been built for women, from the design of touring patterns to tour buses facilities, and covers what needs to change. We pick up this conversation in future episodes with Kate Nash and Liam Gallagher cellist Liz Hanks. We also are joined by Bastian Hues to ask questions from an upcoming artists' perspective. A thought provoking listen.

Chris interviews Mike Rowe in Paris, March 2015. 

Mike discusses his life in music, collaborating as keyboardist for Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Dave Gilmour, Amorphous Androgynous and Oasis. 

Chris speaks to Mike as the album he is touring sits at Number 1 in the UK Album Chart, his ambition to play with Johnny Greenwood and gives advice for young musicians entering the industry.

#bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers #piano #oasis #noelgallagher #liamgallagher #noelgallaghershighflyingbirds #britpop #indie #rock

Imagine knowing you are about to perform live to a billion people watching the Royal Wedding. Bim, singer with Bastille and Elton John, walks us step by step of every thought process of how to perform under the greatest of pressure, when coordinating 'Stand by Me' at Harry & Megan's wedding, plus discusses playing MTV Unplugged as vocalist with Bastille and how to best get legal representation as an up coming artist to avoid exploitation.

Part 2 - possibly one of out most important episodes to date, will be coming soon. 

Today we discuss creativity with the mind of Dr Tucan Taylor Michaels, drummer & producer with international banging tune-makers Superorganism, one of the most ingenious, innovative, inventive, experimental and original bands of recent times, often using extremely random objects as instruments as a back drop to colourful pop perfection.

We also explore playing their first ever show on Later with Jools Holland no less, the merits of forming online, onstage tech failures, mixing Jungle and collaborating with Stephen Malkmus.

“Production can’t cover a bad song.”

We are also joined by Bastian Hues who asks questions as an emerging artist.

Do follow us on Insta, Twitter and Facebook by searching @thestageleftpod, we get a little adrenaline kick when we see a new follower, which is something we should probably speak to our therapist about.

Thanks!

“The sign of any good musician is the amount of sh*t jobs they've had."

Ivor Novello and Grammy winning producer Fraser T Smith (Future Utopia) takes a deep dive with us into the navigating the tightrope between commerce and art from his time as a co-songwriter and producer with Adele, Stormzy, and Dave.

Thank you to Kate Thornton & Denise Welch for making this episode exist.

Produced and hosted by Chris Simpson.

Future Utopia's new collaboration with Kae Tempest 'We were, we still are' is out now.

Imagine recording ABBA songs with the actual members of ABBA 😲

Dom John discusses playing on the Grammy nominated album ABBA Voyage, as well as playing each night at the jawdropping ABBA Voyage live experience that has to be seen to be believed.

We also discuss supporting Liam Gallagher,  Miles Kane's melting guitar pedals and what Lars Ulrich thinks the future of live performance might look like. 

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#domjohn
#mileskane
#abbavoyage

Produced by Bastian Hues
Presented by Chris Simpson

Whatever you’re going through right now, you can contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008.

Is there enough mental health related resource within the music industry to support artists mental health? 

Music Industry Coaching founder and Mental Health First Aid instructor Stephen Daltrey joins us to explore the answers to that question, plus provides tangible resources for musicians. 

Stephen's fascinating new book "Deep Satisfaction in Life and Artist Management" is available now at www.stephendaltrey.com

Stephen’s book may help on a personal level but also provides guidance on how to best coach artists you may work with. It’s a great read.

Hosted by Chris Simpson who is available for 121 coaching too. Hit us up a DM on The StageLeft Podcast Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds.

Hans Zimmer drummer and all round percussion prodigy Lucy Landymore joins us to discuss;

- How Hans Zimmer overcame his self-publicised stage fright.
- How the drum solo on Dune was recorded.
- The tension between following dreams and being in an overdraft as a upcoming artist!
- Which leadership style gets the best out of Lucy, and which works best for Lucy when leading big bands.
- Recording a live lounge with Charlie XCX and playing Happy with Pharrell Williams. 

And much more!
Produced by Bastian Hues
Hosted by Chris Simpson

"Working with new artists is a bit like speed dating. You may have only just met them and very quickly they are baring quite personal things."

Toby from The Temper Trap analyses production techiques he has experienced and used, including Arctic Monkeys producer Jim Abbiss' tempo maps, that the Temper Trap use live, plus we discuss supporting The Rolling Stones and explore how the quantity of creative output is impacted when becoming a parent. Rest assured, Toby gives us his recommended workarounds. 

"It's a water and oil thing." 

Our emerging artist is Thea Fitzgerald, who asks Toby a couple of questions too.

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Sting 3.0 drummer Chris Maas joins The StageLeft Podcast mid-tour!

We explore:

• How to fill the ‘space’ in a trio when playing Sting classics.
• The auditions, rehearsals and soundchecks for Sting 3.0
• Locking with Sting as a bassist within a rhythm section.
• Drumming long sets with high BPMs with Example.
• The challenges of fluctuating salaries as a musician.
• How the music education systems differ between Luxembourg and the UK.

Thanks to Chris for appearing.

Edited by Darcy Dewar.

Host Chris Simpson is available for 121 coaching and can deliver Mental Health First Aid training to your business. Please get in touch via www.thestageleftpodcast.com/coaching

Florence & the Machine, Goldfrapp and Birdy keyboardist Hazel Mills joins us to discuss....

• how meditation and The Alexander Technique helps performance at high profile shows such as the Hollywood Bowl.
• how to decide an edit is complete and shouldn’t be touched again.
• Having an onstage persona to overcome being a natural introvert in a performance setting.

And loads more!

We are also joined by emerging artist Imogen who poses a couple of questions to Hazel directly. 

Hazel is about to head on tour with Dave Rowntree from Blur.

“I’m the biggest barrier I’ve had for myself.” 

Produced by Bastian Hues
Hosted by Chris Simpson 

All you good good people, listen to Mike Heaton of Embrace discuss big career defining choices, playing Royal Albert Hall the week of being dropped from their label and their brilliant new album "How To Be A Person Like Other People", which is out now!

"Every band who've made it have had to work their ****  off to get there..."

Hosted by Chris Simpson
Produced by Bastian Hues

Episode 100 is upon us. Thanks to each of you for joining us on this journey. 

Today, we have Dave Hemingway of The Beautiful South, The Housemartins and his new project Sunbirds. Dave sang lead on "Song for Whoever", "A Little Time" and "Build".

Sunbirds play a number of UK dates in June if you can get along, they're new stuff is catchy as ****. Check it out.

To those who have listened to all 100 episodes, well, in the words of Dave, we love you from the bottom of our pencil case. X

Enjoy.

Presented by Chris Simpson
Produced by Bastian Hues

Imagine playing Pink Floyd songs with an actual member of Pink Floyd. Lee Harris is living his dream from one of his formative gigs, aged 7.

Lee discusses playing onstage with each of Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters, talks through how to approach a pivotal career meeting with someone you idolise and pays tribute to former Blockheads bandmate Derek Hussey.

Advice:-  "Musicians shouldn't be worried about getting another job to get money in the bank. There is no shame in supporting yourself, you never know where it may lead to."

Slight delay getting this one out, soz.

Edited by Bastian Hues
Hosted by Chris Simpson 

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Helping Happy Mondays reform  ✅
Being produced by Guigsy (Oasis) ✅
Playing live with Bonehead ✅
Recording with Andy Rourke ✅
Collaborating with Howard Marks ✅

All this and more on our new episode with Kav Sandhu!

Hosted by Chris Simpson
Produced by Bastian Hues

Dr. Jon Stewart of Sleeper and The Wedding Present discusses the band reforming and we do a deep dive in his new book Dylan, Lennon, Marx & God. 

We also explore how touring differs now compared to the 90s, the rare experience of writing a dual-biography and the future of copyrighting music.

Hosted by Chris Simpson
Produced by Bastian Hues

"No time spent being creative is ever wasted."

Rob Coombes of Supergrass gives a rare interview reflecting on 25 years playing with Gaz, Danny and Mickey. We cover gig prep, supporting Foo Fighters and Oasis, the Supergrass break up, creativity practice and Rob even plays us his iconic intro to 'Mary'.

"I've lost some wonderful people through my coping mechanisms."

Part 2 of 2.

Songsmith Bill Ryder-Jones opens up about his approach to his art in a staggering pair of episodes. Former guitarist of The Coral and collaborator of Arctic Monkeys, BRJ discusses his demons and hopes in a manner as captivating as his music. A genius. 

Imagine being asked to write the liner notes for the 50th anniversary reissue of Sgt. Peppers, being produced by Pete Townshend, interviewing members of The Beatles, touring with Bowie's guitarist Earl Slick, and having a successful solo career to boot.

A.K.A What a life!

Ladies and gents, enjoy Jeff Slate on The StageLeft Podcast!

Produced by Bastian Hues.

Ginger shots at the ready!

What would someone learn from working with Damon Albarn they wouldn't learn from anyone else?

How does sobriety work on gig days in an environment so conducive to drink and drugs?

How is Self-Esteem approaching her new record, given the success of her last?

When does practice end and rehearsing begin?

What happened to the Youth of the Apocalypse (YOTA)?!

All these questions, and more, answered by the visionary Seye Adelekan, songwriter and bassist with Gorillaz, Self-Esteem and Paloma Faith as he joins Chris Simpson for the newest episode of The StageLeft Podcast.

Feedback on our episode welcome by contacting chris@thestageleftpodcast.com. 

Hustle - Please too reach out if your business is interested in equipping their staff with Mental Health First Aiders, as Chris is one of only two people in the UK who can deliver this fully accessibly. 

Should you want a peak behind the StageLeft curtain, Chris Simpson was recently a guest on Simon's Universe of Music where he was asked to explore experiences interviewing members of Oasis, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Radiohead, Lightning Seeds, his own views on the Music Industry and lots more. 

In 2018 we had the pleasure of interviewing Louisa Roach, lead singer/songwriter in She Drew The Gun, on the eve of 2nd album Revolution of Mind. 

Today, Louisa returns to give us an exclusive track by track insight into new album Behave Myself, recorded by Arctic Monkeys producer Ross Orton, plus how the music industry could be more inclusive by making gigs safer spaces for females, plus memories of Louisa's first ever concert - Oasis at Maine Road.

Founding member of The Coral Paul Duffy discusses over 20 years as bassist with Liverpool's beat combo, tells us what it was like playing in a rhythm section with former guest Danny Goffey of Supergrass, supporting Oasis, compares Ian Broudie, John Leckie, and Geoff Barrow's production techniques and twists our melon on the creation of the new record 'Coral Island'.

Andro is unique, has had a huge history and has an even bigger future. 

We learn in the interview that Andro has now left Jungle, having been part of that unit as backing singer and dancer.

We learn about the highlights of being in Jungle for a number of years, the importance of androgynous influences on young people, the origin of the iconic  hat and hear about the stylish new E.P. "Mortal".

For more on Jungle, dip into our previous episode with Jungle bassist Fraser MacColl.

In Aug 2014, folk singer songwriter Katie Cole wrote on Instagram "You have no idea how excited I am. On Saturday I am sharing a stage with Billy Corgan from The Smashing Pumpkins."

Katie's support slot led to being asked to join the band as a full-time member, first as bassist then keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist. 

We hear Katie's incredible journey on this episode and explore Katie's solo material which you really need to get in your ear holes.