Inside MusiCast

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we head back to Norway to check-in with Ole Børud and chat about his brand new studio album titled, “Sleepwalking Again.”  These ten new tracks are already being described by his fans as some of his best work, and we can’t disagree.  “Sleepwalking Again” contains elements of West Coast soul, pop, funk, a hint of gospel, gor...

In 2016, Steve Porcaro released his debut solo album “Someday / Somehow” - a project that had been in development many years, but was always put on hold for other commitments, such as writing, recording and touring with Toto, and his scoring gig for the TV series “Justified” and other projects.  With those behind him, it’s given Steve the time and flexibility to c...

While Vernon Reid is best known as the founder of the band Living Colour, he’s had a diverse and expansive presence in the music industry.  He’s without question one of the most creative and talented guitarists on the planet.  In fact, he’s made Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 greatest guitarists of all time.  From heavy metal, to punk, to avant garde jaz...

Continuing the legacy of his father, the late Clare Fischer, Grammy award-winning Brent Fischer has been one of the most sought after composers, arrangers, and producers in the music industry.  Just like his father, Brent’s adaptability to a variety of music genres has been a key element to his success, having composed projects for pop, jazz, Latin, symphonic, and...

Monkey House is on a roll, and at the top of their game with the release of their new studio album for Alma Records titled “Crashbox”.  Following the success of their 2022 release, “Remember The Audio”, band leader Don Breithaupt and his steady cast of musicians have once again crafted a new collection of songs that comprise what is arguably their finest album, wi...

For nearly 55 years, The Doobie Brothers have been creating music and touring the world with no signs of slowing down.  And for the first time in the band’s history, the four current, principal members have recorded in-studio together for their upcoming album release titled, “Walk This Road”, which is set to be released on June 6.  The album launch will also ...

When we first learned about Young Gun Silver Fox ten years ago, we knew the duo of Andy Platts and Shawn Lee had created something very special. Since their 2015 debut album, West End Coast, they’ve released three additional albums that continue to pour the foundation of their truly signature sound.  It’s West Coast AOR, but it’s a unique, genre-blending sound tha...

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a new collaboration of great musicians who just happen to be father and son. Nathan East, who’s known for his work with Eric Clapton, Toto, Bob James, Daft Punk, along with a litany of some of the biggest names in the music industry, has teamed up with his son, Noah, who has become a world-class musician in his own right. ...

Charles William Ashworth, known professionally as Charlie Peacock, is our guest on this episode of Inside MusiCast. His creativity is quite diverse, as he’s not only a Grammy-winning musician and producer, but he’s also an accomplished author, painter, podcaster, and advocate for the arts…all parked on a spiritual foundation. He’s recently published his memoir, “Roots ...

Following the worldwide success of their 1985 release “Welcome To The Real World”, which featured two number one hits and another that cracked the top 10, Mr. Mister reconvened to create their follow-up, “Go On…”.  Released in 1987, the album was a continuation of the same, incredible songwriting and musicianship, touching on social, political, and spiritual messa...

If there’s a single characteristic that best describes Bobby Colomby, it might be intuition.  Since the beginning of his interest in music, Bobby’s intuition has paved the way for one of the most interesting paths in the music business.  For starters he’s a self-taught musician, but his passion for music was the driving force to his success in a variety of in...

The NAMM Show.  It’s become the pinnacle event that brings the music industry to the Anaheim Convention Center every January. The heart of the event is a trade show, showcasing the latest products from music and technology companies from around the world. But when 75,000 attendees converge onto the convention floor next month, it becomes a four day ecosystem of ed...

In 1978, a young musician from the Midwest found his way to L.A., and was ushered into the studio to record his debut album with some of the best names in the business, including Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, JD Souther, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, and Bill Champlin to create his self-titled debut album that became a must-have classic for West Coast music enthusiasts. Fast forward 46 years, and Dane D...

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re taking you to the UK for a chat with James Sayer, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter who just released his debut album titled “Creation.”  The album caught the attention of IMC Correspondent Mikael Engstrom, as many of the songs on “Creation” capture the sound of early ‘80s West Coast that we all love, with smooth vocals and vocal harmonies, excellent musicianship, and ste...

Jesus Molina discovered his musical gift at a very young age.  Born in Colombia, you might assume that his music inspiration was cumbia or vallenato.  That wasn’t the case for Jesus.  As a self-proclaimed YouTube baby, it was there that he discovered legendary jazz artists, such as Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Errol Garner, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and Dizzy Gillespie - artists that captivated him and shaped the musici...

Tony Levin’s love of the bass guitar began when he was just ten years old, when his focus was classical music and performing on a double bass - and he never looked back.  His classical training transitioned to rock and jazz, and his reputation as an A-list session bassist filtered throughout the music industry.  Of course, one of Tony’s primary gigs has been holding down the bass chair for Peter Gabriel since the late ‘70...

Madeleine Peyroux’s musical journey has been an adventure; a pilgrimage that has spanned to both coasts in the States, to the streets of Paris and other European cities, and back to the States where she currently resides in New York City.  Along the way, music has always been right by her side as a travel companion, with her sound and lyrics shaped by the places she visited, and the people and musicians she met.  One part...

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re joined by three amazing musicians whose pedigrees in the music industry speak for themselves.  Former Inside MusiCast guests, Gregg Bissonette and Andy Timmons, along with Matt Bissonette are here to discuss The Reddcoats, a band that was formed in 2019 and also includes Wally Minko and Ron Pedley on keys, and Mike Medina on percussion.  The Reddcoats sound explores a lot of music...