In Session With... (Nate Williams)
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| 06 Oct 2022 | Trailer | 00:01:25 | |
A brief introduction, and some info on what you can expect from the podcast. Plus, I reveal who the first guest is going to be... Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | ...Vula | 01:41:42 | |
Today's guest is Vula. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | ...Roo Savill | 01:16:38 | |
Today's guest is Roo Savill. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | ...Dan See | 00:54:34 | |
Dan is a UK based session drummer whose credits include Sir Tom Jones, Olivia Dean, Ethan Johns and Lianne La Havas. We dive in to how Dan got started, and how he ended up playing for some of the biggest artists around! We also touch on the importance of playing with other human beings. Also - Does equipment matter? Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | ...Tom Walsh | 01:03:58 | |
Tom is a trumpet player, arranger, composer, producer and has played with artists like Al Jarreau, Vince Mendoza and Branford Marsalis. He’s also worked with the WDR big band, BBC big band and has played on a number of film soundtracks. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | ...Rob Harris | 01:09:43 | |
PLEASE READ! Important apology below! We talk about his upbringing, how he started, and how he’s adapted to an ever changing industry. We also touch on the crazy fact that Rob once didn’t get a gig because he was too experienced! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | ...Ryan Aston | 01:16:21 | |
Ryan is a drummer based in south Wales. His credits include James Arthur, Imelda May and Jeff Beck. We’ve known each other a long time, but not spoken in a while, so it was really great to catch up and learn more about how he got into the industry. We discuss gigs at working mens clubs, watching Vinnie Colaiuta up close, and touring with big names. Please consider following/subscribing! 5 star reviews/ratings are also hugely appreciated :) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | ...Valerie Etienne | 01:11:15 | |
Valerie is a session singer based in London. She’s worked with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Placebo, Bill Withers and Lenny Kravitz. She’s also been a member of the band Jamiroquai for the last twenty years. We discussed gigging in pubs, being comfortable in the studio and how to deal with being on tour with big artists. Val and I have toured together a lot, but this was a nice way to chat about her introduction to the industry and get to know her a bit more. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! (Recorded 6th October 2022) Please consider following/subscribing! 5 star reviews/ratings are also hugely appreciated :) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | ...Dan Bingham | 01:00:41 | |
Today’s guest is Dan Bingham. Dan is a drummer and keyboard player based in Bath. He’s toured and recorded with artists like James Arthur, The Streets, Dua Lipa and Take That. We discuss balancing work with being a new dad, how he got into music and how to deal with the odd mistake on a gig. (Recorded 11th October 2022) Please consider following/subscribing! 5 star reviews/ratings are also hugely appreciated :) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | ...Holly Petrie | 01:16:42 | |
Holly is a session singer based just outside London. She’s worked with a real variety of artist ranging from Rod Temperton, to Pete Tong, to Anastacia to Shania Twain. Also - I was lucky enough to be greeted on the zoom call by Holly’s husband Chris, and son Rufus! I had a minor wifi problem early on, however, the conversation wasn’t affected too much, and I managed to resolve the issue (9.38ish) I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Please consider following/subscribing! 5 star reviews/ratings are also hugely appreciated :) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | ...Oli Savill | 00:55:23 | |
I can’t believe we’re at double figures! Thanks so much for listening! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | ...Adam Goldsmith | 01:08:04 | |
Adam is a guitar player based in London. The last twenty years have seen him play in various west end shows, along with touring and recording with artists like Beverley Knight, Seal, Robbie Williams and Anastacia. Adam is an incredible sight reader, which means he’s a first call session player for many film soundtrack recordings, and TV shows. You can hear his playing on films like Bridget Jones’s Diary, Mission Impossible, Harry Potter, and Les Mis. You’ll occasionally catch him on shows like Strictly and The voice too. I’d never met Adam before, but we’ve spoken once or twice on Instagram. This was a lovely way to get to know him, and learn more about his journey. Amongst other things, we discussed fretted instruments making sense, guitar players who read music, thriving on nerves, and fitting in as a dep. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 22 Dec 2022 | Quick update from Nate (an UpNate?) | 00:00:44 | |
Firstly - have you left a rating/review yet? If not, please do as it's so helpful and hugely appreciated! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | ...Bob Knight | 01:19:01 | |
Happy new year! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | ...Camilla Pay | 01:12:00 | |
Milly is a harpist based in London, and is a first call session player for film and TV soundtracks. She also has a crazy list of credits from her recording and touring work with the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Annie Lennox, Beyonce, Lianne La Havas and The Killers. We’ve known each other a little while, but I haven’t seen Milly in a long time, so it was great to catch up and learn more about her journey. It might be the Welshman in me, but I’m fascinated by the harp, so it was really interesting to hear about the world of the session harpist. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | ...Frida Touray | 01:12:14 | |
Apologies in advance for the wifi issues we had at the start. They get resolved by 2.57. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | ...Samson Jatto | 01:29:52 | |
Samson is a drummer based in London. He’s toured the world and recorded with artists like Maverick Sabre, Jessie Ware, Mahalia and NAO. Amongst other things, we discussed Samson’s jump from a finance and accounting degree to music, the pros and cons of drummer shed sessions, learning a whole Cory Wong set in a day and a half, and selling drum grooves online. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Please follow the show and leave a nice rating or review! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | ...Christian Gulino | 01:14:02 | |
Christian is a keyboard player, MD and producer based in London. He can usually be found touring the world with artists like Will Young, Roxy Music and Kylie Minogue. Amongst other things, we discussed his family’s decision to move from Sicily to London, his adjustment from self-confessed Jazz snob to gigging in the pop world and the importance of psychology in the session world. I should point out that for some reason, my voice is a little quieter than Christian’s, so I’m sorry if that causes anyone any issues! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | ...Ralph Salmins | 01:27:10 | |
Before I introduce today’s guest, I want to recommend a couple of podcasts to you. I recently spoke with Sebastian Philpott and Verity Simmons after my episode with Camilla Pay. Turns out Seb and Verity were due to speak with Camilla for their podcast shortly afterwards, but I’d basically asked all their questions. Seems it was a good thing and they ended up having a great chat about all things non-music on their “Three In A Bar” podcast. If you’re interested in musicians and the goings on in the industry, please go and check it out. Also, my mate and previous pod guest Rob Harris has a podcast called “Rob’s Funk and Junk” podcast. It’s often him talking about work, life and music and has some interesting, fun and sometimes daft insights into the industry. Anyway - back to episode 18. Today’s guest is Ralph Salmins. Ralph is a drummer based between the UK and south west France. He’s a first call session musician whose list of credits is so long, I had to stop reading whilst researching for the pod. A few highlights I picked out include Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, James Brown, Quincy Jones and Lady Gaga. They’re just the ones from the pop world. There are countless Jazz credits, and Ralph has played on over 180 film soundtracks. He’s also a professor of drum kit at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. We spoke briefly before the recording and he told me his story was boring… Ralph, if you’re listening, I disagree… Amongst other things, we discussed Ralph’s early playing years, working with Van Morrison, being open to new styles of music, and the benefits of learning about engineering. Apologies in advance as there were one or two wifi issues, but you can hear 99.9% of the conversation clearly. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | ...Elle Cato | 01:06:13 | |
Elle is a singer based in London. As a backing vocalist, she can usually be found touring with the likes of Lisa Stansfield, Will Young, Van Morrison and Robbie Williams. I managed to catch her whilst in the middle of a tour with Robbie. Elle is covering the tour for another singer, so it was an interesting time to chat, not only as she was on tour, but because she was also having to fit in to a well oiled touring machine. I hadn’t spoken to Elle for a few months, so it was great to catch up. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | ...Simon "Diffy" Difford | 01:18:11 | |
A slightly different episode today. I wanted to shed a bit of light on someone who does a job most people don’t see. As session musicians, we’re often told a time to be somewhere, we arrive, and our equipment is already set up. Not to mention the stage and lights and whatnot. I thought it’d be fun to chat with a backline technician about what they do and what it’s like to be on that side of a gig or tour. Diffy is a backline technician who specialises in drums and percussion. For the last twenty years he’s been touring with artists like Liam Gallagher, Glass Animals, Jamiroquai and Tom Jones. We discussed his move from drummer to drum tech, balancing tours with being a dad, what exactly a backline tech does, and how touring can be a lonely but brilliant job. There was a weird issue with Diffy’s airpods for a while, so please excuse the clicking noises. They do eventually stop, I promise! By the way, please check out the links at the bottom of the show notes. You can support the podcast, and also email me. I’m looking to do a Q&A episode soon, so send your questions to nwinsessionwith@gmail.com. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | ...Rob Mullarkey | 01:22:39 | |
Rob is a bass player based in London. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | ... Jerry Hey | 01:12:56 | |
The word legend is often thrown around without consideration, but for this episode, “legend” seems appropriate. Jerry Hey is a trumpet player and arranger based in LA. He has six Grammy wins and eleven nominations to his name. He’s worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Earth, Wind & Fire, Frank Sinatra and Whitney Houston. His actual list of credits is way too long to get into here. Not to mention the film and TV credits. Amongst many other things, we discussed Jerry’s early thoughts on jumping from classical music to Jazz and Pop, how being in Hawaii changed his life, getting the call from Quincy Jones, and how although technology keeps changing, great players will always be a part of the music making process. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. (Recorded 10th February 2023) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | ...Katie Holmes-Smith | 01:20:54 | |
Katie is a singer based in London. Her credits include Adele, Craig David, Kylie Minogue and Professor Green. Amongst many other things, we discussed Katie’s early realisation that fame wasn’t for her, dealing with nerves, the power of posting a CD to a local producer, and balancing work and life whilst doing Adele’s Las Vegas residency. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | ...Question Time | 00:28:15 | |
No guest today. I’d planned on doing an episode where I answer questions from listeners, however, I thought it might be fun to answer some questions from some previous pod guests before then. Before we get into the questions, please do consider leaving a rating or review. It really helps people find the podcast, and helps shine a light on these great musicians. Right - here we go… Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | ...Mark Pusey | 01:28:38 | |
Mark is a drummer based in London. His credits include Ed Sheeran, Tom Jones, Leona Lewis, Olly Murs and Pixie Lott. He’s also worked on film soundtracks such as This Is England and Rocketman. When he’s not behind the drums, you’ll likely find Mark out on the boat working for the RNLI. We didn’t really discuss this during our chat, but it’s certainly a very admirable thing to be doing in his time off! If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to leave a nice rating or review. It’s hugely appreciated! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | ...Dave Troke | 01:17:04 | |
Dave is a bass player based in London. His list of credits includes artist like Spice Girls, Beverley Knight, Professor Green and Lulu. Amongst many other things, we discussed how it felt to tick off a bucket list venue, how to welcome anxiety and use it to your advantage, preparation, and how to deal with the occasional mistake. In other news, I’ll be taking a week or two off after this episode. I need to catch up on other work and whatnot, so will be back with more episodes as soon as possible! In the meantime, please feel free to email nwinsessionwith@gmail.com with any guest suggestions. Also, as usual, please don’t forget to leave a nice rating or review. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | ...Hazel Fernandes | 01:25:28 | |
Hazel is a singer based in London. Her credits include artists like Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner and Jamiroquai. Amongst other things, we discussed Hazel’s “fast track” journey in to the industry, the importance of sleep for singers, function gigs, and doing your best to make sure the overall performance is the best it can be. As usual, please consider leaving a nice rating and review - It really helps shine a light on these wonderful musicians. It only takes a few seconds. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Nate's Eight Collection | 00:40:10 | |
No guest today. I thought it’d be fun to put together a collection of everybody’s answers to Nate’s Eight so far. I really enjoyed editing this as it gave me a chance to revisit some episodes I hadn’t heard for months. There are some great answers! Also, I noticed I tend to say “beautiful” at the end of almost every one. I had no idea! Anyway, as usual, please consider leaving a rating or review. Also, any sharing on social media would go a really long way towards getting the podcast out to more people, so these amazing musicians get a little more credit. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 02 May 2023 | ...Jonathan "Ginger" Hamilton | 01:10:12 | |
Ginger is a drummer originally from London, but now lives in Nashville. His credits include Sam Smith, Westlife, Lianne La Havas, Olly Murs and Jessie J. Amongst other things, we discussed Ginger’s early introduction to playing drums at church, learning to strip back one’s playing to serve the song, auditions, and the importance of the social side of the job. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 09 May 2023 | ...Tom Meadows | 01:25:10 | |
Today’s guest is Tom Meadows. Tom is a drummer based in London. His credits include Duffy, Girls Aloud, Will Young and Kylie Minogue. Amongst many other things we discussed the joy of teaching, auditions, and the reasons for playing music in the first place. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 16 May 2023 | ...Naomi Scarlett | 01:14:57 | |
Naomi is a singer based in London. Her credits include Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware, Ella Eyre and Jorja Smith. Amongst other things, we discussed growing up with loud music in the house, the benefits of joining a musical ensemble at a young age, mental health, and learning about the business side of the industry. We had a wifi problem early on, but it gets resolved and the rest of the conversation is great. I left in a little clip of what I do while I wait for a guest to re-join the meeting… You might recognise the song! I met Naomi on a gig a few weeks ago, so it was nice to chat a bit and learn more about her and her journey. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 23 May 2023 | ...Liv Thompson | 01:24:42 | |
Today’s guest is Liv Thompson. Liv is a bass played based in the UK. Her credits include Raye, Cat Burns, Becky Hill and Zara Larsson. Amongst other things, we spoke about her early musical memories, function gigs, mental health, and getting thrown in at the deep end on big gigs. I’ve never met Liv before, so this was a great way to get to know all about her and her musical journey. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 30 May 2023 | ...James Wyatt | 01:28:03 | |
Today’s guest is James Wyatt. James is a keyboard player and MD based in London. His credits include Eliza, Lianne La Havas, Zara Larsson and George Ezra. Amongst other things, we discussed growing up as a multi-instrumentalist, saying yes, the role of MD, and choosing gigs to go and watch. I’ve known James for a decade or so, but haven’t spoken to him in a while, so this was a nice way to catch up and learn a bit more about his journey. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | ...Diego Rodriguez | 01:13:05 | |
Today’s guest is Diego Rodriguez. Diego is a bass player based in London. His credits include artists like Dionne Warwick, Lulu, James Arthur, Mahalia and Nik Kershaw. Amongst many other things, we discussed Diego’s early life in Colombia, the importance of groove, moving to the UK for music college, and learning songs quickly. I’ve known Diego for a long time, but we haven’t spoken in a while, so this was a great way to catch up and learn a bit more about his musical journey. As ever, please consider leaving a nice rating or review. The reviews on Apple Podcasts are particularly helpful, so thanks to those who have left some kind words already. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | ...Dishan Abrahams | 01:27:37 | |
Dishan is a bass player based in London. His credits include Westlife, Jess Glynne, Leona Lewis and Kylie Minogue. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Sri Lanka and Australia, listening to rap music as a kid, music as an identity, and dealing with anxiety. Dish and I couldn’t remember if we’d ever actually met, but we’ve certainly spoken here and there over the years. This was a great way to learn more about him and his journey. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | ...Dear Diary - I'm doing a gig I've never done before. | 00:27:23 | |
No guest today. Just a kind of experiment. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | ...Jake Reed | 01:37:26 | |
Today’s guest is Jake Reed. Jake is a drummer based in LA. His credits include Katy Perry, Seth Macfarlane and Bob Mintzer. He’s also recorded on several TV and film soundtracks including “The Old Man”, “Queer As Folk (reboot)” and Cobra Kai. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Kansas City, studying with Peter Erskine, learning through teaching, and dealing with the pressure of the studio. We didn’t discuss it, but Jake has a very successful YouTube channel, and sells drum sample packs. The industry is changing ever so quickly, and I think it’s important for us as session musicians to consider trying to create multiple income streams so we’re not 100% reliant on the gigs and studio dates. Jake has certainly found his place in the drum sample world. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | ...Karl Vanden Bossche | 01:35:18 | |
Today’s guest is Karl Vanden Bossche. Karl is a percussionist based near London. His credits include Gorillaz, Mark Ronson, Steve Winwood and Maxwell. Amongst many other things we discussed growing up listening to reggae and soul, discovering the world of percussion, prioritising instruments, and supporting the artist and the song. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. As usual, please consider leaving a nice rating and review. (Recorded June 27th 2023) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Series 2 coming soon... | 00:00:41 | |
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| 14 Nov 2023 | ...Yves Fernandez | 01:19:39 | |
Yves is a bass player based in London. His credits include artists like Lianne La Havas, Sinead Harnett, Jose James, and Oh Wonder. Amongst many other things, we discussed not going to Berklee, playing in metal bands, checking out the influences of an artist, and finding the joy in playing. I’ve known Yves for years, but we’ve not spoken in a long time, so this was a great way to catch up and learn about his journey. As ever, thanks so much for listening. Please consider leaving a nice rating or review. It’s really quick and helps people find the podcast. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | ...Adam Betts | 01:15:19 | |
Today’s guest is Adam Betts. Adam is a drummer based in Folkestone. His credits include artists like Goldie, Pulp, Jarvis, and Squarepusher He’s also played on film and video game soundtracks like Loki and Suicide Squad. Amongst many other things, we discussed recording one’s playing, the benefits of a varied musical upbringing, and the challenges of live drum ’n bass. Please consider leaving a nice rating or review! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | ...Luke Harris | 01:26:54 | |
Today’s guest is Luke Harris. Luke is a drummer based in Oxfordshire. His credits include artists like Tricky, Wretch 32, Ms Dynamite and The Brand New Heavies. Amongst many other things, we discussed not living in London any more, anxiety, and the difference between being a talented kid and a talented adult. I’ve known Luke for ages, but we haven’t spoken in a while. This was a great way to hear more about his journey into the industry. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | ...Ryan Haberfield | 01:24:10 | |
Today’s guest is Ryan Haberfield. Ryan is a guitarist based in Bridgend, south Wales. His credits include artists like Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Mel C, and Liam Payne. Amongst many other things, we discussed the ups and downs of music college, adjusting one’s dream, and the importance of diversification for musicians. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | ...Luke Higgins | 01:21:41 | |
Today’s guest is Luke Higgins. Amongst many other things, we discussed Oasis, rockstar dreams, and having talented friends. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | ...Matt Ingram | 01:27:57 | |
Today’s guest is Matt Ingram. Matt is a drummer and producer based in London. His credits include artists like Laura Marling, Jake Bugg, Tom Odell, and Lianne La Havas. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in a pub, encouraging young musicians, being present on stage, and music as an identity. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | ...Paul Murray | 01:30:36 | |
Paul is a guitarist based in Australia. His credits include artists like Raye, Jess Glynne, Gabrielle and Jazmine Sullivan. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in church, making the move to London, and having high standards as a young musician. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | ...Tina Hizon | 01:10:38 | |
Tina is a keyboard player and violinist based in London. Her credits include artists like Maisie Peters, Roger Taylor, and Clean Bandit. Amongst many other things, we discussed Tina’s west end debut at 4 years old, feeling accepted, and what happens between tours. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | ...Emily Dolan Davies | 01:33:12 | |
Emily is a drummer based in Herftordshire. Her credits include artists like The Darkness, Bryan Ferry, Kim Wilde, and the Thompson Twins. Amongst many other things we discussed discovering drum videos, validation and diversification as a self-employed musician. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Here we are, in session with Emily Dolan Davies. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | ...Charlie Fowler | 01:21:33 | |
Charlie is a bass player and MD from Bath. His credits include artists like Mahalia, Little Simz, AJ Tracey, and Anne Marie. Amongst many other things we discussed mental health, recovering from a huge setback, and what being an MD is all about. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | ...James Ahwai | 01:22:28 | |
James is a bass played based in London. His credits include artists like PREP, Lisa Stansfield, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and James Arthur. Amongst many other things we discussed finding the soul in music, dealing with quiet times, and gigging with Maceo Parker with three hours notice. We recorded this chat in early December 2023, and I just want to mention that I had a cold at the time. I apologise for any annoying coughing or spluttering that may have occurred. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | ...Andrew McKinney | 01:22:06 | |
Andrew is a bass player based in London. His credits include artists like James Taylor Quartet, Pulp, and West End shows like &Juliet and Waitress. Amongst many other things we discussed playing rock bass lines on cello, allowing oneself mistakes, and being in a house band on a tv show. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | ...Hayley Sanderson | 01:20:35 | |
Hayley is a singer based in Lincoln. Her credits include artists like Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Sting, and Rod Stewart. She’s also one of the singers on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Amongst many other things, we discussed dealing with long filming days, finding like minded people at a young age, and learning to accept compliments. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | ...Joel Peat | 01:30:26 | |
Joel is a guitar player based in London. Amongst many other things, we discussed the unknown benefits of entertaining friends at a young age, the realities of life on a major label, and the ins and outs of being a musical director. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | ...Milton McDonald | 01:17:56 | |
Milton is a guitar player based in Surrey. His credits include artists like Take That, Robert Palmer, Mick Jagger, and Bryan Adams. Amongst many other things, we discussed discovering Elvis and The Beatles, the benefits of not thinking too far ahead, and embracing technology as a guitarist. I should point out that I’ve had to remove the beginning of our chat as the wifi issues were pretty bad. Fortunately, we managed to get it sorted before getting in to Milton’s story. Most of what I cut out was Milton and I complaining about our respective internet connections! As usual, please consider leaving a nice rating or review for the podcast! It goes a really long way, and only takes a second. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | ...Dale Davis | 01:17:44 | |
Dale is a bass player based between London and Coventry. His credits include artists like Amy Winehouse, Emeli Sandé, Paul Young, and Macy Gray. Amongst many other things, we discussed Dale’s relationship with singing, embracing technology, and the mental health side of being a session musician. I need to warn anyone of a squeamish nature, that Dale tells a story about a physical altercation that took place years ago. He doesn’t go in to too much detail, but I wanted to give you a heads up ahead of time. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. (Recorded January 26th 2024) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | ...Oli Rockberger | 01:30:31 | |
Oli is a piano and keyboard player based in London. His credits include artists like Carly Simon, John Mayer, Gregory Porter, and Louis Cole. Amongst many other things, we discussed finding like minded people, the necessary developmental pain of being around amazing musicians, and finding one’s voice. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | ...Phil Mulford | 01:39:51 | |
Phil is a bass played based in London. His credits include artists like Barbara Thompson, Lewis Taylor, Steve Hackett, and Leo Sayer. Amongst many other things, we discussed the physical aspects of playing, worrying more with age, and accepting one’s sound. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | ...Ella Rae Feingold | 01:34:49 | |
Ella is a guitar played based in Western Massachusetts. Her credits include artists like Silk Sonic, Erykah Badu, Common, and Jill Scott. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up through the grunge era, deciding to leave Berklee, and the value of a good mentor. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | ...Aaron Forbes | 01:32:55 | |
Aaron is a guitar player based in London. His credits include artist like Aitch, Calum Scott, Becky Hill, and Ellie Goulding. Amongst many other things, we discussed great teachers, putting pressure on oneself, and the importance of representation. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing or leaving a rating or review. Subscription information can be found in the show notes. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | ...Matt Brooks | 01:32:12 | |
Matt is a drummer based in Birmingham. His credits include artists like Raye, Nicole Scherzinger, Meghan Trainor and Little Mix. Amongst many other things, we discussed falling in and out of love with the drums, the failures of the UK education system, and the importance of giving back to the musical community. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | ...Charlie Hunter | 01:06:57 | |
Charlie is a guitar player based in North Carolina. His credits include artists like D’Angelo, John Mayer, Frank Ocean and Norah Jones. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in California, the benefits of unusual guitar tunings, and belonging to the journey. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | ...Donavan Hepburn | 01:14:00 | |
Donavan is a drummer based near Birmingham. His credits include artists like Take That, Sam Smith, Annie Lennox, and Jessie J. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in a musical family, the importance of learning about electronics as a drummer, and taking a minute to exhale. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 14 May 2024 | ...Elliott Henshaw | 01:47:27 | |
Before we get to today’s guest, I just want to apologise for my coughing during the chat. I was recovering from some crazy illness when we recorded, so I hope it doesn’t take away from what was a wonderful conversation. Elliott is a drummer based in Cheshire. His credits include artists like Tony Hadley, Leo Sayer, The Syd Lawrence Big Band, and Mike Stern. Amongst many other things, we discussed music as an identity, the Buddy Rich memorial scholarship concert, the importance of sight reading, and therapy. As you know, you can now show your support to the podcast by subscribing from as little as $3 a month. At the time of recording, that’s about £2.39 a month. Subscription info can be found in the show notes! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! (Recorded May 6th 2024) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 21 May 2024 | ...Jim Knight | 01:52:38 | |
Jim is a sax player based in London. His credits include artists like Leona Lewis, Kylie Minogue, Gary Barlow, and Rick Astley. Amongst many other things, we discussed not fitting in, how being a producer changes one’s perspective, and the emotional impact of music. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 28 May 2024 | ...Bryn Bliska | 01:23:41 | |
Bryn is a keyboard player based in LA. Her credits include artists like Jacob Collier, Maggie Rogers, Olivia Rodrigo, and Yungblud. Amongst many other things, we discussed a neuro science degree, evoking emotions through music, being an MD, and Bryn’s coffee preferences at home, and on the road. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | ...LaDonna Young | 01:14:37 | |
Today’s guest is LaDonna Young. Ladonna is a singer based in Birmingham. Her credits include artists like Sam Smith, Emeli Sandé, Cleo Sol and Little Sims. Amongst many other things we discussed playing double bass, singing at church, how to learn lots of music, and dealing with nerves. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Here we are, in session with LaDonna Young. Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | ...Gabi King | 01:23:23 | |
Gabi is a drummer based in Worthing. Her credits include artists like Declan McKenna, Perrie, and The 1975. Amongst many other things we discussed discovering the drums, playing in an indie band, and thriving under pressure. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. (Recorded June 10th 2024) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | Series 2 Nate's Eight Collection | 00:40:11 | |
Taking a break from the pod for a bit, so here's every Nate's Eight from series 2. THANK YOU for listening and rating/reviewing. Means a lot. Massive THANK YOU to all the wonderful guests too. See you for series 3 when it's time. X Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | ...Flo Moore | 01:00:55 | |
Flo is a bass player based in London. Her credits include artists like Jordan Rakei, Alfa Mist and Benjamin Croft. Amongst many other things we discussed growing up in a musical family, learning about synths, and getting the Jordan Rakei gig out of the blue. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Recorded 16th December 2024 Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 04 Feb 2025 | ...Michael Blackwell | 01:33:49 | |
Michael is a guitarist based in London. His credits include artists like Louis Tomlinson, Take That, Lewis Capaldi and Amber Run. Amongst many other things, we discussed the importance of understanding sound creation, being a pro musician from a working class town, and learning from mistakes. Michael and I had met for the first time a few months before recording this episode, so having been on tour together for 6 weeks or so, it was nice to get to sit down and have a proper chat about his journey. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Recorded 18th December 2024 Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | ...Sophie Galpin | 01:02:41 | |
Sophie is a multi instrumentalist based in London. Her credits include artists like Dua Lipa, Self Esteem, SOAK, and Tom Grennan. Amongst many other things, we discussed being present between tours, the joy of performing difficult music, and music being who you are as well as what you do. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Recorded 19th December 2024 Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | ...Sterling Laws | 01:31:54 | |
Sterling is a drummer based in LA. His credits include artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Niki and Natasha Bedingfield. Amongst many other things, we discussed the importance of following your passion, the benefits of therapy, and improvements that come with recording your playing. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! (Recorded January 14th 2025) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | ...Alex Torjussen | 01:25:01 | |
Alex is a drummer based between London and Milan. His credits include artists like Niall Horan, Isaac Gracie, James Morrison and JP Cooper. Amongst many other things, we discussed leaning towards drummers with amazing feel from a young age, learning to play for the song, and being decisive in the moment. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. (Recorded 23rd Jan 2025) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | ...Keely Myers | 01:13:31 | |
Slightly different episode today. As you know, I started this podcast as a way to shine a light on the wonderful session musicians that help make our favourite artists sounds good on a show day, or recording date and whatnot. On a show day, the musicians and artists might be the only people you see on stage, but obviously, they’re not the only people putting the whole thing together. Moving forward, I’m hoping to speak to more people who work behind the scenes and make the show day or recording date run smoothly. That brings me to today’s guest - Keely Myers. Keely wears a lot of hats in the music industry, but I first met her in 2024 in her capacity as tour manager, so for the sake of this episode of the pod, she’ll mostly be Keely the tour manager. Her credits include artists like Take That, Kate Bush, Muse and Anastacia. Amongst many other things, we discussed - the importance of professional relationships, her love for show production from an early age, and Keely’s great work to keep everyone feeling supported and happy on tour. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! (Recorded Jan 30th 2025) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | ...Eric Downs | 01:35:46 | |
Eric is a drummer based in LA. His credits include artists like Benson Boone, Hailee Steinfeld and Nicky Youre. Amongst many other things, we discussed being present as much as possible, diversifying as a freelance musician, and choosing between sports and music as a youngster. We had a minor wifi issue late on, but we got it resolved. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! (Recorded Feb 4th 2025) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | ...Avishai Rozen | 01:02:55 | |
Avishai is a drummer based in New York. His credits include artists like Charlie Puth, Daniel Caesar and Maggie Rogers. Amongst many other things, we discussed his upbringing in Israel, how Jazz became a big part of his life, and the importance of therapy. One thing we DIDN’T talk about for whatever reason is the fact that Avi won a grammy for his participation on the Bob Marley film soundtrack. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. (Recorded February 14th 2025) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||
| 22 Apr 2025 | ...Matt Randall | 01:27:23 | |
Matt is a guitar tech based in Manchester. He’s toured with artists like Take That, Queen, Royal Blood and Mumford and Sons. I met Matt for the first time in 2024. We got to hang out a bit, and having him on the pod was a great way to learn more about his journey! Amongst many other things, we discussed having high standards for oneself, dealing with the various personalities that come with touring, and sobriety. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! (Recorded April 21st 2025) Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove | |||