Soundman Confidential

Frank X. Gallagher

4.9 (41)
MUSIC INTERVIEWS

Meet Frank X. Gallagher, the legendary live sound engineer, and host of Soundman Confidential in conversation with some of the biggest names in the music world and beyond. Frank has worked with many iconic bands in his 50-year career including Talking Heads, The B-52's and Simple Minds. Plug in!

MAY 20

Bill Bentley - Music Writer, Publicist and Friend of the late-Lou Reed

Bill Bentley worked with Lou Reed for years becoming a friend and confidante. Bill is a former music journalist and publicist for Warner Records. He has assembled a fantastic cast of musicians performing in a tribute album: Lou Reed - The Power Of The Heart is available now. Lou Reed fans, you're going to want to tune in to this one. Please support the show at soundmanconfidential.com Thank you.Support the show

1 hr
MAR 29

Melissa Etheridge

Join host, Frank Gallagher and Melissa Etheridge, in a great chat across the spectrum of music and life. Plug in! Please support the show at soundmanconfidential.comSupport the show

46 min
MAR 12

Bruce Findlay - Former Manager of Simple Minds

Bruce Findlay has played an important part in Scottish pop music history. Check in for an episode that travels the early path of Simple Minds on their way to global success, managed by Bruce Findlay. Support the show

50 min
06/30/2023

Galen and Paul

Galen Ayers and Paul Simonon have a new album out, Can We Do Tomorrow Another Day ? It's an album you'll have on repeat, a dynamic blend of duets and melody. Galen Ayers is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. Her life has been steeped in music. As a child, she would tour with her father, Kevin Ayers, a founder of the influential Sixties band, Soft Machine. Paul Simonon is an artist based in London. He is a founding member of The Clash.Support the show at soundmanconfidentia...

36 min
12/16/2022

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen is my guest. Actor, comedian and drummer. Plug in!Support the show

42 min
09/17/2022

Lenny Kaye ~ guitarist with Patti Smith Group; author; composer.

Lenny Kaye is best known as the guitarist for the Patti Smith Group. He is the author of Lightning Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll. Plug In. Support the show

41 min
06/21/2022

Larry Kirwan

Black 47's, Larry Kirwan is on the show this week. Songwriter, playwright, novelist and storyteller - tune in. It's a smashing chat. Support the show

1h 2m
04/28/2022

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter

Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, on this month's show. Plug in!Support the show

1h 11m

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11/10/2020

Trailer - Soundman Confidential Season One

Meet legendary live sound engineer, Frank X. Gallagher, host of Soundman Confidential, introducing highlights from Season One, featuring a stellar line up of guests from the music world. Check out soundmanconfidential.com for All Access to the complete Guest List. Follow us on Instagram - soundmanconfidential. Shows drop weekly on Wednesdays. Plug In! Support the show

11/10/2020

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41 Ratings

Francis Gallagher is exceptionally

09/24/2021

brandon thorpe

Listened to one and was hooked, best to listen on the road, at home, or traveling in general. People listen
Wealth of knowledge

07/23/2021

Steve Key

Frank knows everyone and listening to him makes you feel you are sharing a pint with some friends. So enjoyable.
Great tales from those who lived them

06/05/2021

doggbutt

I have really been enjoying the Soundman Confidential podcasts, especially while taking walks and hikes. Keep up the fantastic work, Frank! ( full disclosure/ I am a Friend of Frank ) #FoF #SoundmanConfidential
Opening up the door to music history

05/12/2021

Navitejew

I am so happy to listen too & imagine the great conversations between the guest and Frank. The rich threads and fabric of music history get talked about here.

Meet Frank X. Gallagher, the legendary live sound engineer, and host of Soundman Confidential in conversation with some of the biggest names in the music world and beyond. Frank has worked with many iconic bands in his 50-year career including Talking Heads, The B-52's and Simple Minds. Plug in!

Creator

Frank X. Gallagher
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

40
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

Soundman Confidential

Soundman Confidential

Bill Bentley - Music Writer, Publicist and Friend of the late-Lou Reed

Melissa Etheridge

Bruce Findlay - Former Manager of Simple Minds

Galen and Paul

Fred Armisen

Lenny Kaye ~ guitarist with Patti Smith Group; author; composer.

Larry Kirwan

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter

Trailer

Trailer - Soundman Confidential Season One

Francis Gallagher is exceptionally

Wealth of knowledge

Great tales from those who lived them

Opening up the door to music history

About

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Soundman Confidential

Episodes

Bill Bentley - Music Writer, Publicist and Friend of the late-Lou Reed

Melissa Etheridge

Bruce Findlay - Former Manager of Simple Minds

Galen and Paul

Fred Armisen

Lenny Kaye ~ guitarist with Patti Smith Group; author; composer.

Larry Kirwan

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter

Trailer

Trailer - Soundman Confidential Season One

Ratings & Reviews

Francis Gallagher is exceptionally

Wealth of knowledge

Great tales from those who lived them

Opening up the door to music history

About

Information

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