On our 299th episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a prominent member of The Immediate Family, Steve Postell.  Steve grew-up in New York City and studied classical guitar, which afforded him the opportunity to take on a variety of musical experiences from performing on Broadway, to writing jingles for advertising, scores for film and documentaries, played in bands and hired as a studio musician, produced, arranged, written songs…he’s done it all.  Now, he’s a member of The Immediate Family, with legendary bandmates Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, and Elliot Easton.  The band has been on tour and recently released their new album “Skin In The Game”.  Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Steve Postell.

On this special edition of Inside MusiCast, we’re celebrating Mardi Gras by taking you to New Orleans for a chat with the city's Cultural Ambassador, John Papa Gros. John is here to talk about this unique, American tradition, including its roots, music, atmosphere, and of course the amazing food! We'll also discuss his own music career and how it was shaped by the culture and traditions of the Crescent City.  Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome John “Papa” Gros. 

On this episode of Inside MusiCast we’re taking you to Stockholm, Sweden for a chat with drummer Jonathan Lundberg.  We met Jonathan in 2020 at the Pages tribute concert at the Stockholm club Fasching, and while we already knew about his incredible talent, seeing him perform live was an eye (and ear) opening experience.  His new album "Fragments" was released a few months ago and it enlists some of the best musicians in Scandinavia, including Erik Linder, Henrik Linder, Kristian Kraftling, Carl Mörner Ringström, Oskar Nilsson, Sara Nordenberg and many others.  He also reaches out to his friend, and past IMC guest, David Garfield who performed on two of the tracks.  "Fragments" is a genre-bending project that explores a variety of musical territory, and we're pleased to welcome Jonathan Lundberg to Inside MusiCast to talk more about this incredible new album.

Huey Lewis and the News rose to monumental stardom in 1984 with their album "Sports", but this was not an overnight success, as some would believe.  On this episode of Inside MusiCast, Huey Lewis is here to share stories about his path through the music business - a journey that took him from New York, to the Bay area, to Europe, North Africa, and back to the States.  We’ll also discuss Ménière's disease, a condition he was diagnosed with in 2018 that put a halt to his music career, but not his creative spirit, as Huey is using his talents to produce “The Heart Of Rock and Roll”, a new Broadway musical comedy that’s set to open in April in New York City.  To kick off 2024, Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome none other than Huey Lewis.

Lukather.  The name has been synonymous with incredible musicianship for nearly five decades, and the legacy continues with Trev Lukather.  Similar to his father, the guitarist, producer, songwriter, and band leader has been carving a path through the music industry, but doing so in his own, unique way.  Trev’s current focus is The Effect, a band project that recently formed and includes another legacy musician, drummer Nic Collins, the son of legendary Genesis band member, Phil Collins.  Steve Maggiora, who also tours with Toto, provides keyboards and backing vocals, with incredible lead vocals from Emmett Stang.  So far, The Effect has only released two songs from their forthcoming album, but if “Unwanted” and “Something Wrong” are an indication of what we’ll hear on the rest of the album, there’s no question that we’re about to experience a fantastic rock album. Here to discuss The Effect is Trev Lukather. 

Ed Motta has waited five years to deliver a new album that is loaded with lots of surprises. On “Behind The Tea Chronicles”, our former guest takes us on a journey that is unpredictable, yet is rooted in the passions that are close to Ed. The Rio-born musician allows these passions - Steely Dan, food, vintage television and cinema, wine, and even comic books - to pour into the new album.  And, he has not rushed the process. It has taken him two years to record. You’ll find this album rather cinematic…embracing aspects of Film Noir, stage plays, vintage French comic books, and even Western musical influences. The album has left us speechless, yet we loved his approach - as it was all created with the utmost care for the production quality…the kind that Ed has embraced on all of his projects. Today we’ll let him tell you the story, but the real story is embedded in the music of his new album, “Behind The Tea Chronicles”.  Inside MusiCast is glad to welcome back the one and only, Ed Motta.

When Cindy Blackman Santana sits down at her drum kit and picks up a pair of sticks, this moment becomes the key that unlocks her world of creativity, spirituality, and freedom.  Cindy has had a passion for drumming since she was very young, with jazz being the cornerstone.  Her style is a fusion of influences from mentors and legends that carved their paths before her, such as Tony Williams, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes and many others.  Her path to the world of music has been filled with connections that have led the way for her to show the world her incredible talent.  From studying at Berklee, to an early gig with the Drifters, an 18 year stint with Lenny Kravitz, several solo projects and collaborations, to her current gig with Santana, Cindy puts her heart and soul into every note she plays.  Here to chat with us about her incredible career in music is none other than Cindy Blackman Santana.

Originally from Miami, Terry Wollman was formally educated in Boston, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arranging from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, Terry built a solid reputation as an in-demand session guitarist and producer contributing to all styles of music, from jazz to pop, rock, blues, R&B and beyond. An accomplished and versatile producer, composer, and musician, Terry has commanded such diverse projects with touring, producing, recording and performing with renowned artists including Melissa Manchester, Keb’ Mo’, Joe Walsh, Tony Bennett, Dick Van Dyke, Alan Bergman, Dave Grusin, Mindi Abair, Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Billy Preston, Gerald Albright, and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few.  He’s also recently released a brand new solo project titled “Surface”, which includes an incredible cast of musicians.  Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Terry Wollman.

The Second Arrangement is the title of a Steely Dan song that was once accidentally erased by a studio tech during the band’s Gaucho sessions and thought never to be heard again.  It has been the subject of lore amongst Steely Dan fans for decades, until bootlegs and samples of demos began finding their way onto the internet, which gave fans an idea as to what this lost, Gaucho-era track actually sounded like.  In 2011, the band performed the track live during a Rarities Night show at the Beacon Theater in New York, which sparked the imaginations of fans, not to mention musicians such as Scott Sheriff, an ardent Steely Dan fan who fronts arguably the best Steely Dan tribute band, 12 Against Nature.  Scott, along with several talented studio musicians in Nashville, decided to resurrect The Second Arrangement, and recently released a video version of the completed song, which has already gained worldwide attention.  Here to discuss the momentum behind recreating this track is Scott Sheriff.

With more than a decade of Level 42 success to his credit, Mike Lindup released “Changes”, his debut solo album in 1990 and it was immediately embraced by his fans.  Fast forward 33 years and Mike has just released the follow-up, “Changes 2” - a 12 track collection of songs that explores a variety of musical territory, with lyrics that are provocative, insightful, and even humorous.  The album also includes several guest musicians and vocalists, including his longtime friend Dominic Miller, Manu Katché, Ursula Rucker, Omar, Tony Momrelle, Alex Wilson, Jon Culshaw, and even his Level 42 bandmate, Mark King, among others.  Here to discuss this wonderful new album is none other than Mike Lindup. 

Over the course of our 17 year history, Inside MusiCast’s mission has been to reveal the careers and stories of the great studio musicians.  Today’s guest is a perfect fit, as he’s spent the majority of his career supporting some of the biggest names in the music business with his incredible guitar prowess, such as Crowded House, Seal, John Waite, Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Rick Springfield, Phil Collins, Madonna, Toy Matinee, Don Henley, Santana, Celine Dion, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls and so many more.  And over the past decade, he’s grown his YouTube channel to nearly a half million subscribers with informative videos discussing guitar tips, gear, instructional features and great guests. Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Tim Pierce.

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome back a perennial favorite, Steve Lukather.  We all know Luke as one of the finest guitarists and musicians in the recording industry, but he’s also one of the most candid and honest that you’ll ever meet.  He wears his heart on his sleeve and is as forthcoming about his perspective on music as he is about life.  His new solo album “Bridges” drops this coming Friday, June 16 and he’s turned to his lifelong bandmates, David Paich and Joseph Williams, to assist with creating this incredible collection of eight new songs.  The album includes contributions from other musicians and writers Toto fans will recognize, such as Simon Phillips, Shannon Forrest, Lee Sklar, his son Trev, Randy Goodrum, Stan Lynch, and several other stellar musicians.  Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome back to the show, Steve Lukather. 

Sonny Abelardo has been the man behind the curtain for a variety of musical acts for a large portion of his career in the music industry.  He’s worked as a professional music and production manager for decades, managing all the details that bring an artist to the stage - and there’s a lot to organize in order to move crew, equipment, and the musicians themselves so that we fans can enjoy great shows. But there’s a lot more to Sonny’s resumé that we’ll uncover today, as he reveals some very interesting moments in his career path that surprised even us.  Inside MusiCast is excited to welcome Sonny Abelardo.

Marc Jordan continues to challenge and reinvent himself as a songwriter, composer, and vocalist.  On his latest album release, titled “Waiting For The Sun To Rise”, the Juno award winning artist has penned several original songs, blended with a few new arrangements of some well-known tunes, such as the Tears For Fears classic “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”.  The album contains a harmonious blend of jazz, folk, and pop.  Lyrically, Marc reflects on his time living in the American West, thoughts about the problems our world is facing, loneliness sparked by the pandemic, and the joys of the natural world.  This is arguably his most introspective collection of songs in his vast canon of work, backed by lush strings from the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, with collaborations from Lou Pomanti and Randy Brecker.  Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome back to the show, Marc Jordan. 

Earlier this year, an iconic voice in the music world left us: David Crosby.   From the Byrds, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, his duo projects with Graham Nash, CPR, his solo projects and so much more, Croz continued to tour and create new music until the very end.  For the past three decades, an integral part of Crosby’s creative process was guitarist Jeff Pevar.   On this episode of Inside MusiCast, Jeff joins us to chat about his relationship with Croz, including how they discovered each other back in the early ‘90s, along with stories about performing, touring, writing and recording with this iconic musician.  Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome back to the show, Jeff Pevar. 

Inside MusiCast hits the road to Chicago to catch up with Shawn Lee and Andy Platts of Young Gun Silver Fox, as the band is on its inaugural tour of North America.  Chicago is the third stop on this five city tour and the guys sat down with IMC's Eddy Cabello in the green room after sound check at Lincoln Hall to chat about the tour and how it's progressing.   

In the late ‘70s, a group of incredible studio musicians came together to form a prolific, legendary band who shook-up the music scene with well crafted and expertly produced songs with a West Coast/AOR sound.  Here in the States, you’d imagine that we’re referring to Toto.  However, this group of musicians hails from Norway and their band is Lava.  On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re chatting with one of the group’s founding members, Svein Dag Hauge, to discuss the origins of Lava, the band’s rise to notoriety in Scandinavia, and where they’re headed next - including discussion about their upcoming box set that features a brand new album titled ‘X’.  Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Svein Dag Hauge. 

Mica Millar is not well known in the States, but word is quickly spreading about her incredible vocals and well-crafted songs. The Manchester UK-based singer recently released her debut album titled, “Heaven Knows”, and when you hear it, you’ll know that the name Mica Millar will be known everywhere very soon. What makes her story and music even more remarkable is the fact that she suffered a horrible spinal injury at the onset of recording her new album. It stopped everything cold. Today, Mica talks to us about the miracle of her music, the challenges, and the eventual release of “Heaven Knows”. Inside MusiCast welcomes Mica Millar. 

Growing-up in Queens, Lionel Cordew was surrounded by music inside his home, in his neighborhood, and in church.  His brothers were all involved in music, his mother sang in the gospel choir at the church where his father was the minister, and his neighborhood hosted block parties where cats like Lenny White, Marcus Miller, Omar Hakim, Najee and many others would often play.  Lionel absorbed and adapted to many styles of music, which he’s used to his benefit throughout the course of his career, as he’s recorded and toured with a diverse list of musicians, including Mike Stern, Gino Vannelli, Jeff Lorber, Roberta Flack, Bill Evans, Chuck Loeb, Chieli Minucci, Wayne Krantz, and in 2015 he replaced Lee Pearson as the drummer in the legendary jazz group, Spyro Gyra.  Here to discuss his musical journey in more depth is none other than Lionel Cordew. 

Inside MusiCast rings in the new year with our first guest for 2023, guitarist Dean Parks!  Dean is no stranger to liner notes geeks around the world and was home grown in the state of Texas. In fact, he was a member of the “One O’clock Lab Band'' at North Texas State while in college. Whatever it is that’s in the water at North Texas, he drank it – along with other top musicians who have come out of that amazing music program - like David Hungate, several Snarky Puppy band members, Norah Jones, Jeff Coffin, Don Henley, Lyle Mays, and others. Fast forward to today and we find Dean still engaged with contributing his talents to new projects from Lyle Lovett, LeAnn Rimes, Herbie Hancock, Diane Warren, and so many others. This only confirms that after decades of playing LA sessions, Parks still remains an A-list guitarist.  His iconic work for Steely Dan, Al Jarreau, America, Streisand and so many other great projects speaks for itself. Today we’ll help fill in some of the gaps of his amazing career. Inside MusiCast is glad to welcome Dean Parks.