Interviews: Salty Dog Blues N Roots Podcast

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded and released May 2025. Salty talks with Pete Cornelius about the highly anticipated and long awaited album SOUTHERN. An Americana delight from the depths of Tasmania. Produced by Matt Fell and Pete Cornelius. With Southern, Pete Cornelius has crafted an album of grit, toughness and beauty. His guitar playing is as lyrical and evocative as his vocal delivery and features as a second “voice” on the record - the two complementing rather than competing with each other in sheer storytelling perfection. Cornelius’ guitar prowess is inescapable throughout SOUTHERN - perhaps even more notable on account of the tasteful, understated restraint that characterises his playing. It’s a perfect companion to the lyrical depth and rich imagery on show - similarly disguised in efficient and economical lines. "SOUTHERN music is renowned for its rawness and down home soul. From the deepest south of Tasmania, Pete Cornelius has revealed himself as the real deal and created an album that showcases an artist at the peak of his powers." Josh Cunningham - 'The Waifs' and Felicity Urquhart. Two great tracks bookend our time spent with Pete. A must listen. Copyright: Salty Dog Productions

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded October 24, and released February 2025. Rag N Bone man is due to perform at Byron Bay Bluesfest at Easter 2025. Salty talks with Rory Graham, known professionally as Rag'n'Bone Man, an English blues, hip hop, soul songwriter and singer. He is known for his deep baritone voice. His first hit single, "Human", was released in 2016, and his first album Human was released in 2017. The album became the fastest selling debut album by a male in the UK for the decade and has since achieved 4× Platinum certification. At the 2017 Brit Awards, he was named British Breakthrough Act and received the Critics' Choice Award and went on to receive a further Brit Award for Best British Single with the title track in 2018. Following the album's success, Rag'n'Bone Man performed at headline shows and festivals around the globe and collaborated with a variety of artists from different genres, including Bugzy Malone, Logic, and Calvin Harris. In May 2021, he released his second studio album, Life by Misadventure. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and spent seven weeks in the top 10, making it the fastest-selling album by a solo artist in 2021 and gaining Gold certification in the UK. His latest release 'What Do You Believe In?' hit #3 in the UK on release in October 24. Two great tracks bookend our time spent with Rory. A must listen.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded and released August 2024. Salty talks with singer/songwriter keyboard maestro Daryl Roberts about the album 'Keep On Moving'. Daryl talks all things Hey Gringo, his powerhouse band over the last few decades, and working with Jeff Lang as producer on this new project. We discuss the songwriting and production process, and what is needed to get new material out into the world. Two great new tracks bookend our time spent with Daryl. A must listen.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded May and released July 2023. Rare in-depth Salty interview with the Australian guitar blues legend and BMV Hall of Famer PHIL MANNING. We lead off with the top CHAIN single from 1971 'Black and Blue' then talk with Phil about growing up in Tasmania, the bands, the music and surviving the industry. Bookend with a track from 2023 - "Heart Starts Thumping". For over 50 years at the top in the Australian blues scene. A must listen.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded and released May 2023. Salty talks with Jesse Dayton about the forthcoming release "Death Wish Blues", a joint effort with Samantha Fish. Jesse (a Texan outlaw country, punk, blues and country legend) talks about working with Samantha, songwriting and bringing a new take on the blues together. The album is a killer, and we showcase a few pre-release tracks throughout. "Death Wish Blues" will be released mid May, and we're hoping to see the pair in Australia soon with their full band.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded and released March 2023. Salty talks with International Blues Challenge winner (2023 solo/duo) Frank Sultana - an Australian representing the Sydney Blues Society. Salty Dog Blues n Roots podcast is a platform that features interviews with emerging and established blues artists. Listeners hear about their creative processes, influences, and experiences, which provide insights into the blues and roots music scenes in Australia and beyond.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded April 2007 and released as stand alone interview 18 January 2023. Salty talks with Renée over 90 minutes about her career, singing, the music industry, reception in the USA, Support Act, Paul Kelly and more. An in-depth and personal interview with Australia's undisputed Queen of Soul. RIP 11 September 1953 - 17 January 2023

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded November 2012, released 01 June 2016 and again 3 June 2022 as standalone interview podcast. RIP to the masterful Kelly Joe Phelps, passed 31 May 2022 age 62 years. In honour I am releasing this interview recorded with Kelly Joe nearly ten years ago. I recorded this interview at the Caravan Music Club in Melbourne Australia in early November 2012. Soon after Kelly Joe developed a problem with the ulnar nerve in his hand and decided to rest from performing or recording. An in-depth look at his influences, writing, poetry and spirituality. Select music throughout.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 16 September 2021, released 11 October 2021 as standalone interview podcast. Australia's 'Hendrix of the keyboards' has released a fabulous live in-studio album, complete with the full band, powerhouse horn section and top class women taking it to another level. We talk with Lachy about the recording, the band and planned tours with Pink Floyd in 2022. WOW! this album is just fabulous. Grab a listen ... Dawg certified, for sure! More: www.lachydoley.com

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded late 2020, released 28 January 2021 as standalone interview podcast. Dustin Arbuckle rose to fame as the singer and harp player with Alligator recording artists Moreland and Arbuckle. Now Dustin fronts his own band 'The Damnations' and Salty talks with Dustin about the new venture and latest album 'My Getaway'. Hailing from Wichita Kansas, we hear the stories of the mid-west and Texas, and the fabulous musical pedigree that makes up the new band. Dawg certified, for sure! Sample cuts throughout. 320 kbps. More: www.dustinarbuckledamnations.com

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 13 November 2020, released 23 November 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Two great Australian artists come together to record some new blues in the old traditions. Raw, analogue and in the moment. Josh Teskey and Ash Grunwald are giants in their own right, and together bring it right on home. How will this recording influence their future work? We track this and more... grab a listen. Sample cuts throughout. 320 kbps. More: joshteskeyandashgrunwald.com

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 21 October 2020, released 2 November 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the great Australian guitarist Jimi Hocking (Streaming Jets, Angels, Blues Machine) about everything Jimi - and his new release with the fabulous Blues Roulette. Sample cuts from the album throughout - and how did he get that name 'Jimi The Human'?

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 26 August 2020, released 18 September 2020 as standalone interview podcast. "Sometimes people leave without saying goodbye" That's 'ghosting' - the title of Van Walker's fabulous new album. After a hiatus getting to deal with his demons, Van has emerged with a work of substance and power. Blues is poetry, indeed. Dawg certified! Enjoy! 320 kbps

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 19 May 2020, released 9 June 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Salty and Joey Vincent (Joe Camilleri) take time out for a long fireside chat. Joey's new chart topping Bakelite Radio release "Rosary of Tears" is the focus, but we cover everything from the Black Sorrows, living in the pandemic to the reason why musicians never give up their muse. Some choice cuts throughout. Enjoy! 320 kbps

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 26 February 2020, released 29 April 2020 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the fabulous Jimmie Vaughan about his new album 'Baby Please Come Home' and all things Texas blues, Stratocaster's, Fabulous Thunderbirds and some family music history. Recorded just before the planned visit to Byron Bay's Bluesfest 2020, which was cancelled due to the CV19 pandemic. Great stories and music throughout. Enjoy! 320 kbps

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 01 December 2019, released 18 December 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Australia's famed guitar wizard and blues ambassador Geoff Achison. Geoff talks 20 years performing in the UK with the UK souldiggers and the background to the latest album. We also discuss the famed Boxing Day Blues at Melbourne's Corner Hotel, and what it means to salute the memory of the great Chris Wilson, his boxing day partner for many years. Essential listening, and great tracks throughout. 320kbps

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 22 August 2019, released 17 September 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Ash Grunwald - roots, blues, crossover master from Australia. After sold out shows on three continents, Ash took five years out to reignite the passion. A fascinating journey and a fabulous new album 'Mojo'. More https://ashgrunwald.com ... and check out Ash's podcast 'Soulful Conversations' on your favourite pod catcher.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 7 August 2019, released 11 August 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Milan Milutinovic - songwriter, guitar and vox for The New Savages out of Melbourne Australia. We cover the new release 'Seventh Son', roots in the Mississippi delta, touring and the spiritual base of the blues. Trance and drone! This is the goods tone hounds. More https://thenewsavages.com

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 17 July 2019, released 20 July 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Ben Wicks the founder and driving force behind the great 'Blues Roulette'. Ben talks about the Roulette's origins and where it's headed, and the fabulous new EP 'Kings And Queens'. Choice cuts throughout. Dig it tone hounds! More: https://www.facebook.com/Bluesroulette/

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 07 February 2019, released 13 April 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the fabulous Samantha Fish on the eve of her first visit to Australia and performances at Byron Bay's Bluesfest. At the age of thirty, Samantha has bent traditional boundaries to rise as a master guitarist, singer songwriter, band leader and label/record producer. Samantha talks of her early days, songwriting on the road and what it's like to succeed in C21 music industry. Fabulous! www.samanthafish.com for details.