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In this Episode: Andrew Tanner: Balancing Prolific Music Creation With Working Class Realities
In this episode of 'Not A Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy interviews Melbourne musician Andrew Tanner. Andrew shares his journey from his beginnings with the band Seven Stories, which achieved the milestone of being signed by a major label, to his versatile roles as a music journalist and producer. He reflects on the intersectionality of class and his experiences navigating the music industry while working full-time jobs. From his upbringing in a minister's family to playing in church bands, and eventually finding fulfillment with indie bands like The Sand Pebbles and The Woodland Hunters, Andrew's story is a testament to pursuing artistic passion despite financial constraints. Throughout the conversation, he emphasises the value of authentic artistic creation over commercial success, providing a compelling narrative for anyone balancing creative ambitions with everyday life.
00:00 Introduction to Not A Rich Kid Podcast 00:22 Meet Andrew Tanner: Prolific Melbourne Musician 01:32 Andrew's Early Life and Class Awareness 04:30 Musical Beginnings in the Church 10:01 Journey to Getting Signed 13:34 Life on the Road and Industry Realities 19:02 Creative Struggles and Industry Pressures 24:22 Transition to Music Journalism 25:30 Barry Bissell's Radio Days 26:29 The Songwriting Addiction 27:27 The Creative Process and Procrastination 28:24 The Joy of Making Music 32:10 Class Struggles and Creative Pursuits 34:45 Reconnecting with Music 39:28 The Influence of Upbringing 41:24 The Value of Creativity in Tough Circumstances 49:41 Reflections on Working Class Art 52:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Also discussed:
T-Bone Burnett Barry Bissell Dave Warner
Get in touch:
Are you a working class person who wants to pursue a creative career but don't know where to start? Get in touch via the instagram - we'd be happy to give you some advice.
Tell us who you would like to hear from. Is there someone we should invite on the podcast? Let us know!
The Not a Rich Kid Team:
- Kath Dolheguy
- Frankie Kanatas
- Sarah Ryan-Linstrom
Post audio - Mike Tillbrook
Theme song:
‘Barry Michael Takes a Train’ by Sand Pebbles - Written & performed by Ben Michael and performed and mixed by Murray Ono Jamieson.
Not a Rich Kid would not be possible without the support of:
- VCA who provided studio space
- Ben Michael
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