43 min
Episode 1. Ledge talks to long time friend, session drummer, producer, author and raconteur Steve 'Smiley' Barnard When The Lights Go Out
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- Entrevistas de música
Ledge and Smiley talk about how the life of a session drummer has changed since the global pandemic struck in early 2020.
They also look back over his musical journey so far that has seen him tour with artists from Robbie Williams to Joe Strummer and bands like The Mock Turtles, Archive and The Alarm and ask how a boy from Staines ended up playing with such legendary figures in rock and pop.
Smiley talks about his work ethic and his how diversification into becoming a successful studio owner and producer has helped him through this current down turn in live music.
He discusses his approach towards production and getting to the essence of a song and also has numerous tips for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in the music industry.
Smiley has release 6 solo studio albums and his personal account of some of his encounters on the road are recounted in his debut book ''Clang - Smiley Drops a Few" Described by the man himself as occupying a literary space somewhere between Alan Partridge and Danny Dyer is available through Gatecrasher Books or on Amazon.
Ledge and Smiley talk about how the life of a session drummer has changed since the global pandemic struck in early 2020.
They also look back over his musical journey so far that has seen him tour with artists from Robbie Williams to Joe Strummer and bands like The Mock Turtles, Archive and The Alarm and ask how a boy from Staines ended up playing with such legendary figures in rock and pop.
Smiley talks about his work ethic and his how diversification into becoming a successful studio owner and producer has helped him through this current down turn in live music.
He discusses his approach towards production and getting to the essence of a song and also has numerous tips for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in the music industry.
Smiley has release 6 solo studio albums and his personal account of some of his encounters on the road are recounted in his debut book ''Clang - Smiley Drops a Few" Described by the man himself as occupying a literary space somewhere between Alan Partridge and Danny Dyer is available through Gatecrasher Books or on Amazon.
43 min