Ramble City is BACK!
Music, Touring, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Guitarist, Singer, Country Music, Australian Country Music, Top Five, Mental as Anything, Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Slim Dusty, Blake Dantier, Drinking Songs, Australian Drinking Songs, Announcement Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Guitarist, Singer, Country Music, Australian Country Music, Top Five, Mental as Anything, Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Slim Dusty, Blake Dantier, Drinking Songs, Australian Drinking Songs, Announcement Bradley McCaw

Ramble City is BACK!

This an announcement pod! Bradley McCaw is back with another rambling season! After a two year break ‘Ramble City’ is returning to your podcast feed.

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Episode 26 - Blake Dantier
Music, Touring, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Guitarist, Singer, Country Music, Australian Country Music, Top Five, Mental as Anything, Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Slim Dusty, Blake Dantier, Drinking Songs, Australian Drinking Songs Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Guitarist, Singer, Country Music, Australian Country Music, Top Five, Mental as Anything, Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Slim Dusty, Blake Dantier, Drinking Songs, Australian Drinking Songs Bradley McCaw

Episode 26 - Blake Dantier

Blake Dantier picks his TOP FIVE Australian Drinking Songs inspired by his debut album DRY SEASON. Including songs by Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Slim Dusty & more.

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Episode 25 - James Johnston
Music, Touring, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, Guitarist, Singer, Country Music, Australian Country Music, Top Five, Writing Songs, James Johnston, Children Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, Guitarist, Singer, Country Music, Australian Country Music, Top Five, Writing Songs, James Johnston, Children Bradley McCaw

Episode 25 - James Johnston

James Johnston talks parenthood and it inspiring his latest single. Brad invents a game called “ARE YOU CONCERNED?” before discussing the 2022 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

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Episode 23 - Adam Harvey
Music, Touring, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Kasey Chambers, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, Guitarist, Singer, Adam Harvey, Willie Nelson, Country Music, Australian Country Music, Top Five, Luke O'Shea, Co-Writing, Writing Songs Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Kasey Chambers, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, Guitarist, Singer, Adam Harvey, Willie Nelson, Country Music, Australian Country Music, Top Five, Luke O'Shea, Co-Writing, Writing Songs Bradley McCaw

Episode 23 - Adam Harvey

Adam Harvey discuss his TOP FIVE Adam Harvey Songs. After selling half a million records, being nominated five times for an ARIA Music Award and winning eight golden guitars at the Country Music Awards of Australia he faces his toughest test… picking five favourites from his own catalogue and sharing stories from an incredible career.

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Episode 21 - Jem Cassar-Daily
Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, Jem Cassar-Daily, Taylor Swift, Break up Songs, Songs Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, Jem Cassar-Daily, Taylor Swift, Break up Songs, Songs Bradley McCaw

Episode 21 - Jem Cassar-Daily

Conversation with Jem Cassar-Daily Australian singer-songwriter about break up songs and her new single LIKE IT MORE.

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Episode 20 - Charlie Watts Tribute with Biographer/Musician Alan Clayson
Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, History of Music, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, London, British Music, Rock, Rock music, Classic Album, Drummer, Alan Clayson, Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, History of Music, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, London, British Music, Rock, Rock music, Classic Album, Drummer, Alan Clayson, Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones Bradley McCaw

Episode 20 - Charlie Watts Tribute with Biographer/Musician Alan Clayson

Conversation with ALAN CLAYSON- Tribute to CHARLIE WATT Drummer of Rolling Stones.

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Episode 19 - The Predators
Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Powderfinger, The Predators, Ian Haug, Steve Bishop, John Collins, Aria Awards, Triple J History, BUMS, Brisbane Underground Music Scene, Custard, Mental as Anything, Dragon, Triple J Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Powderfinger, The Predators, Ian Haug, Steve Bishop, John Collins, Aria Awards, Triple J History, BUMS, Brisbane Underground Music Scene, Custard, Mental as Anything, Dragon, Triple J Bradley McCaw

Episode 19 - The Predators

Conversation with Australian rock band THE PREDATORS on their debut album “EVERYBODY LOVES” is out now. See episode notes for tour dates!

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Episode 17 (Part 2) - Allan Clark
Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, History of Music, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, Guitarist, Singer, Alan Clark, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Piano, Keyboard, Hammond Organ, Hammond, London, British Music, Rock, Rock music, Brothers in Arms, Classic Album Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, History of Music, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, Guitarist, Singer, Alan Clark, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Piano, Keyboard, Hammond Organ, Hammond, London, British Music, Rock, Rock music, Brothers in Arms, Classic Album Bradley McCaw

Episode 17 (Part 2) - Allan Clark

Conversation with ALAN CLARK - Keyboardist for Dire Strait / Hall of Fame Member / Tina Turner / Eric Clapton and more! Part Two begins with the making of 1985 classic album BROTHERS IN ARMS.

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Episode 17 (Part 1) - Allan Clark
Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, History of Music, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, Guitarist, Singer, Alan Clark, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Piano, Keyboard, Hammond Organ, Hammond, London, British Music, Rock, Rock music Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, History of Music, Stages of Life, Writing Habits, Guitarist, Singer, Alan Clark, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Piano, Keyboard, Hammond Organ, Hammond, London, British Music, Rock, Rock music Bradley McCaw

Episode 17 (Part 1) - Allan Clark

Conversation with ALAN CLARK - Keyboardist for Dire Strait / Hall of Fame Member / Tina Turner / Eric Clapton and more! Part One begins in his home town and finding music in a shop right round the corner from his home.

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Episode 16 - Shane Nicholson
Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Paul Kelly, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Shane Nicholson, Kasey Chambers, Living in Colour, Stages of Life, Airbnb, Writing Habits, Neil Young, Harvest, Guitarist, Singer Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Paul Kelly, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music, Shane Nicholson, Kasey Chambers, Living in Colour, Stages of Life, Airbnb, Writing Habits, Neil Young, Harvest, Guitarist, Singer Bradley McCaw

Episode 16 - Shane Nicholson

Conversation with Australian singer/songwriter on making LIVING IN COLOUR during lockdowns, covid and his ‘grumpy old man’ stage (jokingly) See episode notes for 2022 tour dates!

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Episode 15 - Vika & Linda
Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Vika & Linda, Vika & Linda Bull, Paul Kelly, Billy Joel, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music Bradley McCaw Music, Touring, Pop music, Recording, Recording Studios, Vika & Linda, Vika & Linda Bull, Paul Kelly, Billy Joel, Making Music, Songwriting, Composition, Australian Music, History of Music Bradley McCaw

Episode 15 - Vika & Linda

Conversation with Australian iconic vocal duo on their first album in first years! “The Wait” is out now. See episode notes for tour dates!

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Episode 14 - Shimmy Jiyane
Music, Singer, Touring, Recording Artist, Soweto Gospel Choir, U2, Aretha Franklin, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Dance, Choir, Vocal, South Africa, Live Performance, Audience Bradley McCaw Music, Singer, Touring, Recording Artist, Soweto Gospel Choir, U2, Aretha Franklin, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Dance, Choir, Vocal, South Africa, Live Performance, Audience Bradley McCaw

Episode 14 - Shimmy Jiyane

To say South Africa, has a strong history of song and dance… is a pretty big understatement. And few acts from the country have been as beloved or successful as the Soweto Gospel Choir.

Todays guest Shimmy Jiyane a singer, dancer, choir master, choreographer and a Founding Member with the choir.

We recorded this backstage at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in 2019 just prior to a performance by the choir.

The Soweto Gospel Choir have five grammy nominations, three wins, and have performed alongside some of the music businesses who’s who: Bono, Aretha Franklin Stevie Wonder the list goes on…

Shimmy and I get to discussing his home land, his career performing with the choir, and whether a great dancer can tell if a stranger can move… just by looking at them.

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Episode 13 - Mirusia
Music, Australian Music, Artist, Mirusia, Andre Rieu, Opera, Singer, Dutch, Australia, Touring, Recording Artist Bradley McCaw Music, Australian Music, Artist, Mirusia, Andre Rieu, Opera, Singer, Dutch, Australia, Touring, Recording Artist Bradley McCaw

Episode 13 - Mirusia

She's known to millions around the world as the "Angel of Australia" - the name given to her by that famous Dutch violinist, André Rieu. But today, she joins us for a good old Ramble Chat!

Todays guests is the one and only - Mirusia - an Australian born Soprano with Dutch heritage that made her name touring the world with Andre Rieu before a flourishing solo career put her CD’s and DVD’s at number one on the Australian ARIA charts.

We sit down in Brisbane Australia, pre-covid, to discuss her Opera career, performing stadium-size concerts all over the world… we even explore the differences between being Dutch and Australian…  in a very silly game I invent called “How do I say this in Dutch” - spoilers I rarely things correctly. 

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Episode 12 - Andrew Stafford
Music, Australian Music, Artist, Musician, Andrew Stafford, Book, Literature, Pig City, High Fidelty, Vinyl, Record Collection, Something To Believe In, Memoir Bradley McCaw Music, Australian Music, Artist, Musician, Andrew Stafford, Book, Literature, Pig City, High Fidelty, Vinyl, Record Collection, Something To Believe In, Memoir Bradley McCaw

Episode 12 - Andrew Stafford

What do you love about music? What are your favourite records? Have you ever felt like a song has saved your life?

For Andrew Stafford, todays guest… music did just that… and in his words… because those who can’t play music review it, he has carved out a career writing about music instead. Andrew Stafford is a freelance journalist and the author of Pig City, a celebrated musical and political history of Brisbane. He has written for The Age, The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald among others.

And In 2019 we sat down in his Brisbane home, surrounded by a pretty incredible record collection to talk about his second book, a beautiful and incredibly moving memoir called SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN.

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Episode 11 - William Barton
Music, William Barton, Didgeridoo, Indigenous Australian Culture, Australian Music, Artist, Orchestra, Classical, Musician Bradley McCaw Music, William Barton, Didgeridoo, Indigenous Australian Culture, Australian Music, Artist, Orchestra, Classical, Musician Bradley McCaw

Episode 11 - William Barton

How does an one of Australia’s leading performer/composers in the classical world use the didgeridoo, an Indigenous Australian wind instrument, dating back over 1000 years, to navigate a more contemporary musical styles, expanding the horizons of the instrument and the culture it represents.?

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Episode 8 - Guy Noble
Music, Classical, Conductor, History, History of Music, Guy Noble Bradley McCaw Music, Classical, Conductor, History, History of Music, Guy Noble Bradley McCaw

Episode 8 - Guy Noble

How does the conductor of an orchestra think about music? How do they merge those different pieces of the orchestral puzzle and combat yawning audiences, standing ovations, to create programs of music performed in venues like the Sydney Opera House - that are often just as as referred as the composers they are playing.

How does historical art connect with today’s community and drum roll… is music something only reserved for the elite. Or those who are best at it. 

Todays Ramble Chat is with Guy Noble one of Australia’s most versatile conductors and musical entertainers.

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Episode 4 - Tyrone Noonan (George)
Music, Pop music, Tyrone Noonan, Katie Noonan, George, Aria Awards, Charts Bradley McCaw Music, Pop music, Tyrone Noonan, Katie Noonan, George, Aria Awards, Charts Bradley McCaw

Episode 4 - Tyrone Noonan (George)

Tyrone Noonan is an Aria Award winning Australian musician, and original member of celebrated Brisbane band George

When a small group of Brisbane musicians, featuring siblings Katie & Tyrone Noonan form a small band during high school, no one expected years later to be Aria Winners and one of only ten Australian bands to debut at number one on the Aria charts.

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