This season ending show gives you lots to argue about for a while: What are the best Live albums of all time and why even listen to live albums in the first place ? Who  are the best music producers and what makes a good or great producer? Canada has some amazing world class ones by the way. Tom reviews a concert by  the Canadian star Serena Ryder and finds a new up and coming On Our Radar performer in the course of that.Best Live AlbumsRolling Stones  Get your Ya Yas outPeter Frampton   Frampton Comes AliveAllman Brothers  Fillmore EastU2   Under the Blood Red SkyMotorhead   No Sleep until Hammersmith Best ProducedSuperTramp  Crime of the Century  Ken ScottRick Rubin   Red Hot Chili PeppersPink Floyd    Dark Side of the moon  Alan ParsonsSteely Dan   AJARolling Stones  Exile ON Main Street  Jimmy Miller  In The Talk Music Podcast a Multi-platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music and interview industry insiders and musicians alike about what it takes to create amazing music. We act as a guide to new bands, fascinating books and docs and who the creators of the grooves you love are. Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie. The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNFollow us on Facebook at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.comFollow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

Sean Kelly has a lot going on. He teaches music. He started his own band (Crash Kelly )and plays in two others that tour (including in Europe ) Coney Hatch and Lee Aaron. He has written one book ( Metal on Ice ) and is publishing a second one in the spring of 2023 ( Don’t Call it Hair Metal : Art in the Excess of ‘80s Rock) But most surprisingly perhaps he had a top selling classical album and played behind  Nelly Furtado's Spanish influenced album on tour and then in some of her other albums. Sean talks with Tom about his passion for music and for not missing a thing.Andrew tells us the story of the making of  a Canadian Gem, one of the top selling Canadian albums of all time , Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. It won a Grammy and was turned into a successful Broadway stage show.Tom reviews a recent concert by the great Jeff Beck... still amazing even now.Some tunes to play they talk about:We're not going to take it. Twisted sisterMetal Queen. Lee AaronIronic. Alanis MorissetteYou oughta know.  Alanis MorissetteHand in my Pocket.  Alanis MorissetteAll I really want to know. Alanis Morissette Fly like a bird . Nelly FurtadoIn The Talk Music Podcast a Multi-platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music and interview industry insiders and musicians alike about what it takes to create amazing music. We act as a guide to new bands, fascinating books and docs and who the creators of the grooves you love are.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

This week our featured guest was the singer, guitarist and keyboard player  with some iconic Canadian Bands.... Coney Hatch, April Wine and The Guess Who.Carl Dixon is considered to have one of the best and most distinctive voices in Canadian rock.He also has a solo career and written a book (and is an inspirational speaker )about his life and in particular about recovering from a devastating car accident that almost ended his life and kept him off stage for years.  He eventually made a triumphant return playing even though one arm was rebuilt with titanium inserts.He and Coney Hatch are  about to go on tour in the UK with  the band British Lion with Steve Harris the founder and leader of Iron Maiden. In the past he toured with Iron maiden, Judas Prriest , Triumph and Ted Nugent. His songs have been used in tv and filmAs well Andrew brings you another Forgotten Gem... this week Images in Vogue.And Tom reviews a Bryan Adams concert from his recent tour.In The Talk Music Podcast a Multi-platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music and interview industry insiders and musicians alike about what it takes to create amazing music. We act as a guide to new bands, fascinating books and docs and who the creators of the grooves you love are.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

What does it take to make a great stage show? Why are cover bands unappreciated? What are immersive shows and where do they go next? These are only a few of the topics a hugely successful Promoter, Manager and Producer covers this week.Wayne Thompson promoted world tours and concerts for Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, George Burns, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Beach Boys, Moody Blues, Julio Iglesias, The Temptations and many more.  He managed many well known entertainers including Tanya Tucker,Harry Belafonte, Steven Seagal and many top Canadian artists such as The Nylons, Canadian Brass, Infidels, Strange Advance. He produced theatrical productions of ‘Forever Plaid’ and A Clockwork Orange’ among others.His latest show is One’s based on the Beatles number one songs.We talk about one of favourite artist’s Massey Hall concert ..Blackie and the Rodeo KingsAs well the guys do part two of Keyboard riffs… which are the best in their view? Feel free to say ….”What…. ! “  ( See List Below)We review a Teenage Head classic Gem and let you know about a band that is On Our Radar… Digging Roots, fantastic indigenous messages with a native Jimi Hendrix style guitarist…seriously :)Barry Manilow.     Cant Smile Without YouBoston.        Foreplay  Allmand Brothers.      Jessica  Deep Purple.      HushIron Butterfly.      In a gadda da vida Genesis.          Behind the linesEurope.        Final count downIn The Talk Music Podcast a Multi-platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music and interview industry insiders and musicians alike about what it takes to create amazing music. We act as a guide to new bands, fascinating books and docs and who the creators of the grooves you love are.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

This week’s guest is Harrison Kennedy who had the first million selling single by a black Canadian artist as part of a Detroit group. Find out what happened to him then and how he has reinvented himself at least twice leading to a remarkable comeback as a Juno winning recording artist on a European tour decades later.As well Tom reviews a Canadian Gem by a brilliant and world famous Canadian Producer.Andrew tells us about a book by Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon called Girl in a Band.And the guys have some major fun figuring out the Best of Keyboard Riffs... See if you agree with their choices.In the Talk Music Podcast A Multi Platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music. The focus is both Canadian and Global.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef , guitar player and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

Best of Guitar Riffs. From Whole lotta Love to  sunshine of your love to Louie Louie...what are the guitar riffs you love the most and are the most memorable?  DO you agree with their choices ? Also a new doc about Shania Twain and BBC  goes all in on the lives of the Rolling Stones.The guys have  a discussion about "Session" musicians.Talking about people who used to do this or used them on albums . Famous ones include Hal Blaine, The Swampers,  Chris Spedding on "New York City", Steve Lukather  on "Thriller," And there are some surprising names ...the E street band and The Wreaking crew. Is there still such a thing as session musicians who can make a living doing this or is it a dead art? And a new  Under the Radar with Jacquline Kenyon.In The Talk Music Podcast a Multi-platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music and interview industry insiders and musicians alike about what it takes to create amazing music. We act as a guide to new bands, fascinating books and docs and who the creators of the grooves you love are.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

From Red Rider to Serena Ryder ...this weeks  a conversation with Fraser Hill who for years was an A and R man with Capital and Universal records discovering and signing bands and artists  like the Northern Pikes, Serena Ryder and Elijah Woods .  Starting out he even recorded Red Rider with Tom Cochrane the very first time he did a recording  by himself in a studio. Recently he is  working with Iskwe and other new artists. What was A and R and how has the tik tok age changed it ?The episode also includes a Triumph Album as a hidden gem of Canadian music.  "Imagine if" is  a new band just  starting out and is discussed in our  Under the Radar segment . Andrew takes on the good ,the bad and the ugly of Woodstock festivals as seen though two different docs.In The Talk Music Podcast a Multi-platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music and interview industry insiders and musicians alike about what it takes to create amazing music. We act as a guide to new bands, fascinating books and docs and who the creators of the grooves you love are.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

Feature interview with Alfio Annibalini  currently in a project with Alex Lifeson of Rush  and Andy Curran of Coney Hatch called Envy of None . A sound engineer and musician he is also working with The Arkells arguably Canada's  biggest rock band today. In the past he has worked with Blue Rodeo, Sons of Otis, Big Sugar, h3o, Andy Curran on Soho 69 ,Gypsy Soul and many others.He and Tom reminisce about when they both started out in the music biz and Andrew and he talk about how it has changed today.In The Talk Music Podcast a Multi-platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music and interview industry insiders and musicians alike about what it takes to create amazing music. We act as a guide to new bands, fascinating books and docs and who the creators of the grooves you love are.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

To start a new season the guys discuss the best rock bands. Who is your pick and what makes a truly great rock experience ? From the Foo Fighters to Van Halen, from Deep Purple to Rush. Who had the best front man, the best drummer, which era were they best in and who keeps bringing it? Andrew reviews the movie Elvis...is it worth a look and can anybody actually play Elvis convincingly ?  Tom goes to a party and gets turned on to an inspiring book about Chris Blackwell of Island records.  Our under the radar artist comes recommended by a friend and is Partick Brealey..find out about him.In The Talk Music Podcast a Multi-platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music and interview industry insiders and musicians alike about what it takes to create amazing music. We act as a guide to new bands, fascinating books and docs and who the creators of the grooves you love are.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

In the season finale we talk about why Canadian Music has punched above its weight on a worldwide basis. Is it something about being a country of distinct regions each with a music style and history? What are they and why? A top Canadian music exec who produced The Stones, Peter Gabriel and Black Sabbath, Gary Muth , wades into the discussion as well with his take on who makes it where and how in Canada. Almost every Canadian artist and band who has had hits and you might remember is talked about in this cross Canada tour of our musical and physical landscape. Relive the tunes of your youth:)A couple of specific tracks mentioned are Streethearts version of Under my Thumb, and both Lightfoot's and Dylan's cover version  of  Early Morning Rain.A lot of those Canadian bands continue to have overseas success and tour even as they fade away at home. Find out who still is drawing crowds in Germany on their famous tv show Rockpalast and at other festivals.There is also a couple of Canadian "Hidden Gems" to discover.  As well an artist that has flown "Under The Radar" despite having had the first million selling single by a black Cdn artist. Tragically Hip's Day for Night, Amanda Marshall's Birmingham and Harrison Kennedy- Chairman of the Board are all featured.See you back here in early October for more great music stories.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

Tom and Andrew talk about the Music Publishing business. For young musicians and writers how do you protect yourselves? What do you own rights to? Do you get paid for co writing a song? What about cover songs..who makes money? They get advice from an expert -Greg StephensThey also discuss Taylor Swift's re-recordings and the amazing value of catalog sales Tom finds another artist who has flown Under the Radar but deserves a listen, Andrew does a "quick take" on the best book on Patti Smith and they both argue over the greatest - Rock Bassist.... who is your pick?   Greg Stephens is a leading practitioner in music and copyright law, and has experience in film, television, animation, Internet and new media matters. Intellectual property protection (trade-mark and copyright), book publishing and fine arts are other areas of interest and experience. Corporate / Commercial work for creative clients and Wills and Estates work rounds out the practice.Greg is a frequent panelist and speaker at workshops and music industry conferences and frequently attends the annual international MIDEM music conference in Cannes, France.Greg has served on the boards of the Songwriters Association of Canada, the Canadian Independent Recording Artists’ Association and Toronto Artscape, and has been a part-time professor at the Music Management Program at Durham College.Greg is a former songwriter and professional musician who signed with a Canadian independent record label and then with Capitol Records in the 1980's. He wrote, sang and performed on albums and toured with several well-known pop groups of the time.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie. Artists discussed include:  Kaili Kinnon, Patti Smith, Steve Gorman, The Black Crows, Tears for Fears,Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Jagger and Richards, Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Johnny Cash, Nine Inch Nails,Jeff Buckley, Corey Hart, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Soft Sell, Aerosmith, Van Halen, The Kinks,Linda Ronstadt, William Shatner, Pat Boone, Celine Dion, Sid Vicious, The Expensive Winos, Alanis Morisette, Taylor Swift, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Celine Dion, Max Webster, Geddy Lee, Michael Anthony , Flea, Chris SquiresFollow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

The tastemakers of the past and present from Radio to MTV , Mags to You Tube , Spotify to TikTok.How do you get discovered?There are a couple of amazing new Canadian artists  found in unusual ways.A Multi Platinum  music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music. The focus is both Global and Canadian.Tom Treumuth and Andrew Schalk argue over who is the best drummer in rock in our  "“Best…series". Whats your guess? Who is your favourite?The Canadian Gem....” this week is a band called Max Webster and their album Million Vacations.There is a Book and Doc review from the guys in our Best of...series.They also wonder about the value of Merch... are you going to see a band to buy the tee shirt ?Bands and artists discussed, Rush, Van Halen, Greta Van Fleet, Tragically Hip, Tesher, Realstk,Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, , The Beatles, Billy Preston, Neil Peart , Stewart Copeland.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.Eric Morrison the Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is a television producer, executive and Journalist.  Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

What's the importance of the relationship between the artist and the manager? Good ones , bad ones, who got ripped off and who made the money?  How does it work well and how does it go wrong? Who fired theirs?  First big break: How did bands get theirs?Your most important Gig . How people get discovered.  Great stories about artists big breaks including a long shot tale of one that Tom discovered who's big break involved a cassette. We look at a   “ Canadian Gem”   you should re visit where the album has some of the biggest Cdn names involved  in it behind the scenes like Bryan Adams.  In “Under The Radar”  Tom  features a 16 year old making some noise and getting to be a finalist in European awards already. Andrew 's  “Best of...”  doc recommendation is of a newly rediscovered festival called the black Woodstock . Andrew and Tom  argue over  “Best…Vocalist ”. Can there be only one? Can you compare genres... rocker verses Pop singer? Whats your pick? Bands and artists discussed: The Rolling Stones, Elvis, Kazzer, Gordie Johnson, Prism, Bryan Adams, Ally Cribb, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Robert Plant, Chris Cornell of Soundgarten, John Anderson, Sly and the Family StoneA Multi Platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music. The focus is both Canadian and Global.Managers: Love em or hate em ?Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric  Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

What makes a great live venue and a great concert. From Massey Hall to Wembley ,The Commodore Ballroom  to the House of Blues who does it right?The guys also debate -is Rock Music is dead? Can anybody break in as a Rock band these days? Record executive Gary Muth ,who signed some of the great Rock acts of all time like the Stones and Black Sabbath, gives his take on how the industry has changed for rock bands trying to make it now.A Multi Platinum  music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music. The focus is both Worldwide and Canadian.Tom Tremuth and Andrew Schalk  discover another hidden Canadian Gem of an album you may have forgotten about, find another artist who has flown Under the Radar but deserves a listen, do a "quick take" on the best books on Bob Dylan and argue over the greatest - Rock Keyboardists.... who is your pick?Artists mentioned: Johnny Cash, Motorhead, The Stones, Big Sugar, U2, Rush, Metallica, Neil Young, The Pogs, Roots, Kazer, Honeymoon Suite, Rival Sons, Greta Van Fleet, Billie Eilish, Bob Dylan, Keith EmersonOver his 40 yr music career, Co-host Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric  Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist.   Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

A conversation with Tom Wilson not just about his music with Blackie and The Rodeo Kings and Junkhouse but his powerful personal story about family secrets ,addiction and rebirth. Tom discovered in his mid 50's that he was adopted and is of Mohawk heritage. An author and now the subject of a new documentary called Beautiful Scars he has used his own life experiences  in both his striking visual art and his musicBlackie and the Rodeo  Kings new album is called O Glory and drops July 8.In this episode we also discover a Canadian "Hidden Gem" . As well we learn about an artist that has flown "Under The Radar" . Also the guys have different views in "The Best of..... " this week -Rock Guitarists. Who do you love?And do you know that Canadian bands often can make a good living touring overseas long after they have faded in Canada? Find out who's still rocking the rest of the world.Some Artists and Albums talked about:  Les Stroud, Rehostatics Whale Music,  Jeff Beck, Warren HaynesIn the Talk Music Podcast A Multi Platinum music producer/manager and a music super fan talk music. The focus is both Canadian and Global.Over his 40 yr music career, Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist. He was President of The Canadian Press for 14 years. Before going to CP he was Vice-President of CTV News . He had extensive experience in national and international news, including overseas postings and a variety of management positions. They included Executive Producer of the CTV National News and Producer of Canada AM . He has won Michener, CJF and RTDNA awards for editorial excellence. He was Co founder of Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto . He was Executive Producer and Co founder of The Disruptors , a program about high tech startups that now runs as weekly segments on BNN.  Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

This first episode features a piece of music history....The first ever Digital Rock Recording. The marketing tag for it was "Tomorrow's Sound Today." The story of the challenges of making and how hard it is to create a hit album is fascinating.Co-host Tom Treumuth's band ,True Myth ,released the Warner Album in 1979 and he discusses making the pioneering Prog rock album , a hidden gem of the genre, with Co -host Andrew Schalk . Famous names like Peter Gabriel , Robert Fripp ,George Martin, Jack Richardson Producer of The Guess Who,  factor into the story.Other artists who feature are: Honeymoon Suite, Big Sugar, Kazzer, Figgy Duff, Voivod ,Gene Simmons ,Helix ,Anvil, Yes, Genesis.Gary Muth was a music executive  who held management positions with a bunch of major music  labels and was the mentor for Toms the Band. He recorded  artists we all know like The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Peter Gabriel and Balck Sabbath. His concerts included The Police and Talking heads and even a stage musical...Napoleon. He later co-founded Iceberg Media ..one of the world's first internet major broadcasters  and he helped create world wide standards. Gary talks about what he saw in True Myth. Gary Furniss was co producer of True Myth and went on to a long music career. He is President of Sony Music Publishing in Canada. Also heard from are the Bands Guitarist Tony Cook and Bassist Steve McKenna.A Multi Platinum music producer /manager and a music super fan talk music. The conversation ranges from best live concerts and venues , to music docs to why is it so hard to start a new rock band , who had 3 great albums in a row and why artists are selling their catalogs. The focus is both Worldwide and Canadian.Over his 40 yr music career, Co-host Tom Treumuth worked as a talent scout for RCA (USA) including working closely with Gene Simmons. His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums via A&M/Universal. Tom also ran a recording studio, did artist management/bookings and he produced over 60 albums with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum awards ( Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). More recently Tom was Co Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) . His career started as a musician in True Myth who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album.Co -host Andrew Schalk a chef and a self professed music junkie.The Producer of The Talk Music Podcast is Eric  Morrison, a television producer , executive and journalist.True Myth has been re-released on Spotify.  Tunes featured are Reach for the Heavens and Time after Time. It's a hidden gem of Prog rock.Heres the linkhttps://open.spotify.com/album/72ObddjUqmZVIu3mQmriOR?si=N51YLMhSRQmuMXDkovX3yAFollow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

Episode 1: True Myth. The worlds first digital Rock album Coming June 16th.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

What is it all about? Coming June 16th.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com

A taste of whats to come June 16th.Follow us on Face book at : The Talk Music PodcastInstagram at: the_TalkmusicpodcastTik Tok: TalkmusicpodcastRead Andrews Blog at:http://schalkie365.wordpress.com