Road Storyers

Diane Garisto
  • 5.0 (1)
  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS

Stories from the road by touring musicians.

Episodes

  1. 07/18/2023

    Episode 7 - Larry Saltzman, Part 1, Guitar Player

    In Part 1 of our interview with Larry Saltzman, guitar player extraordinaire,  we talk about growing up in New York City, how the Beatles changed his life, and how he  became one of the most in-demand guitar players  -- recording and touring with such iconic artists as Simon & Garfunkle.   Larry's gift of gab has led us to a first time decision to break up his interview into two parts!  Please check back soon for Part 2.  Enjoy!

    1h 5m

  2. 01/05/2023

    Episode 6 - Georg Wadenius, Multi-Instrumentalist, Recording Artist

    In this episode, we're speaking with multi-talented recording artist, Georg Wadenius.  Georg, a native of Sweden, garnered recognition as a player/composer/recording artist in his home country writing and recording several very successful albums before moving to the US.  His American career took off when he was asked to be the guitarist for the iconic rock group, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and soon after went on to work with a multitude of other artists including Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Luther Vandross.  And as if that wasn't enough, Georg did a seven year stint on the award-winning television show, Saturday Night Live.  For more information, including photos, videos, etc,  about Georg Wadenius and our other guests, please go to www.roadstoryers.com

    52 min

  3. 03/02/2022

    Episode 5 - Emily Bindiger, Vocalist, Record Producer, Arranger

    In this funny and fascinating interview,  we're speaking with the multi-talented singer/producer/arranger, Emily Bindiger.  Emily's accomplishments are vast and include recording and touring with one of our generation's great singer/songwriters, Leonard Cohen, her first solo album at the age of 16, a seven-year stint on the popular children's TV show, The Great Space Coaster,  leads in a couple of Broadway plays, working with such musical icons as Carole King and Neil Sedaka, and producing albums for popular artists, among them Grammy-winning songwriter Julie Gold.  For more info on Emily and all our past guests please visit our website, RoadStoryers.

    1 hr

  4. 12/12/2021

    Episode 4 - Tri Nguyen, World Fusion Music Artist, Vietnamese Zither, Classical Pianist

    In this episode we travel to Paris to interview Tri Nguyen, a multi-talented World Fusion Music Artist who is a virtuoso of the Vietnamese Zither or dan-tranh, as well as a classical pianist.  Tri discusses his upbringing in Vietnam and France, his training with one of the last great masters of the dan-tranh, his mandarin roots, and his quest to blend other cultural styles with the music of his Vietnamese cultuire.

    1 hr

  5. 11/11/2021

    Episode 3 - Bette Sussman, Keyboard Player, Musical Director, Writer/Arranger, Vocalist

    Welcome to Road Storyers, a podcast where musicians open up about life on the road.  In this episode we're talking to Bette Sussman, a Renaissance woman whose credits include touring and recording with Whitney Houston, Carly Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Cher, Darlene Love, and the other Bette, Bette Midler.  We sat down with Bette and chatted about her musical upbringing, working with pop legends, life on the road, traveling to faraway places, and how she's mixed her other passion, cooking great food, with her love of music.

    52 min

  6. 10/11/2021

    Episode 2 - Dolette McDonald, Vocalist

    Welcome to Road Storyers, a podcast where musicians open up about life on the road.  In this episode we're interviewing background vocalist extraordinaire, Dolette McDonald.  From a childhood singing in her mother's Pentecostal storefront church,  to recording and touring around the world with such industry greats as Sting, the Talking Heads, and Steve Winwood, and The Police,  Dolette's story is a richly fascinating and inspiring one.

    51 min
  7. Episode 1 - Carol Steele, Percussionist

    06/16/2021

    Episode 1 - Carol Steele, Percussionist

    Welcome to Road Storyers, a podcast where musicians open up about life on the road.   For our first podcast we're chatting with Carol Steele, world renowned percussionist.  Her journey from being a San Francisco native to touring all over the world with musical artists such as Steve Winwood, Tears for Fears, and Joan Baez is a fascinating one.  But it was only when she visited Cuba that she realized she'd arrived at her soul place.   For more info please visit www.roadstoryers.com

    29 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

Stories from the road by touring musicians.

Information

  • Creator
    Diane Garisto
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Road Storyers
  • Show Website
    Road Storyers