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Soundman Confidential
Hosted by Frank X. Gallagher · EN
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!
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Bill Bentley - Music Writer, Publicist and Friend of the late-Lou Reed
May 20, 202400:59:33Tap to summarizeBill 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
Transcribe →Melissa Etheridge
Mar 29, 202400:46:07Tap to summarizeJoin 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
Transcribe →Bruce Findlay - Former Manager of Simple Minds
Mar 12, 202400:50:20Tap to summarizeBruce 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
Transcribe →Galen and Paul
Jun 30, 202300:35:31Tap to summarizeGalen 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 soundmanconfidential.com. Sign up for news about upcoming guests and Frank's upcoming book about his fifty-plus years on the road with some of the world' s top bands. Support the show
Transcribe →Fred Armisen
Dec 16, 202200:41:39Tap to summarizeFred Armisen is my guest. Actor, comedian and drummer. Plug in!Support the show
Transcribe →Lenny Kaye ~ guitarist with Patti Smith Group; author; composer.
Sep 17, 202200:41:28Tap to summarizeLenny 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
Transcribe →Larry Kirwan
Jun 21, 202201:02:21Tap to summarizeBlack 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
Transcribe →Jeff "Skunk" Baxter
Apr 28, 202201:10:48Tap to summarizeSteely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, on this month's show. Plug in!Support the show
Transcribe →Clem Burke - Blondie
Feb 8, 202200:53:10Tap to summarizeSoundman Confidential is back with a bang!This week's guest is Clem Burke, best-known as the drummer from Blondie. You'll want to hear this one.Tune in. Check out past shows on soundmanconfidential.comSupport the show. Thank you. Support the show
Transcribe →Ian Rankin ~ author
Oct 27, 202100:58:11Tap to summarizeIan Rankin is the best-selling crime fiction author of the Rebus series. He's also a massive music lover. Plug in for our chat. It's a belter. Support the show and subscribe. We can't do it without you. Thank you. Support the show
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