Road Storyers

Episode 7 - Larry Saltzman, Part 1, Guitar Player

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0400

In Part 1 of our interview with Larry Saltzman, guitar player extraordinaire, we talk about growing up in New York City, how the Beatles changed his life, and how he became one of the most in-demand guitar players -- recording and touring with such iconic artists as Simon & Garfunkle. Larry's gift of gab has led us to a first time decision to break up his interview into two parts! Please check back soon for Part 2. Enjoy!

Episode 6 - Georg Wadenius, Multi-Instrumentalist, Recording Artist

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we're speaking with multi-talented recording artist, Georg Wadenius. Georg, a native of Sweden, garnered recognition as a player/composer/recording artist in his home country writing and recording several very successful albums before moving to the US. His American career took off when he was asked to be the guitarist for the iconic rock group, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and soon after went on to work with a multitude of other artists including Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Luther Vandross. And as if that wasn't enough, Georg did a seven year stint on the award-winning television show, Saturday Night Live. For more information, including photos, videos, etc, about Georg Wadenius and our other guests, please go to www.roadstoryers.com

Episode 5 - Emily Bindiger, Vocalist, Record Producer, Arranger

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0500

In this funny and fascinating interview, we're speaking with the multi-talented singer/producer/arranger, Emily Bindiger. Emily's accomplishments are vast and include recording and touring with one of our generation's great singer/songwriters, Leonard Cohen, her first solo album at the age of 16, a seven-year stint on the popular children's TV show, The Great Space Coaster, leads in a couple of Broadway plays, working with such musical icons as Carole King and Neil Sedaka, and producing albums for popular artists, among them Grammy-winning songwriter Julie Gold. For more info on Emily and all our past guests please visit our website, RoadStoryers.

Episode 4 - Tri Nguyen, World Fusion Music Artist, Vietnamese Zither, Classical Pianist

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0500

In this episode we travel to Paris to interview Tri Nguyen, a multi-talented World Fusion Music Artist who is a virtuoso of the Vietnamese Zither or dan-tranh, as well as a classical pianist. Tri discusses his upbringing in Vietnam and France, his training with one of the last great masters of the dan-tranh, his mandarin roots, and his quest to blend other cultural styles with the music of his Vietnamese cultuire.

Episode 3 - Bette Sussman, Keyboard Player, Musical Director, Writer/Arranger, Vocalist

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Road Storyers, a podcast where musicians open up about life on the road. In this episode we're talking to Bette Sussman, a Renaissance woman whose credits include touring and recording with Whitney Houston, Carly Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Cher, Darlene Love, and the other Bette, Bette Midler. We sat down with Bette and chatted about her musical upbringing, working with pop legends, life on the road, traveling to faraway places, and how she's mixed her other passion, cooking great food, with her love of music.

Episode 2 - Dolette McDonald, Vocalist

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Road Storyers, a podcast where musicians open up about life on the road. In this episode we're interviewing background vocalist extraordinaire, Dolette McDonald. From a childhood singing in her mother's Pentecostal storefront church, to recording and touring around the world with such industry greats as Sting, the Talking Heads, and Steve Winwood, and The Police, Dolette's story is a richly fascinating and inspiring one.

Episode 1 - Carol Steele, Percussionist

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Road Storyers, a podcast where musicians open up about life on the road. For our first podcast we're chatting with Carol Steele, world renowned percussionist. Her journey from being a San Francisco native to touring all over the world with musical artists such as Steve Winwood, Tears for Fears, and Joan Baez is a fascinating one. But it was only when she visited Cuba that she realized she'd arrived at her soul place. For more info please visit www.roadstoryers.com