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 Visit: http://www.thebluestrain.com.au : http://www.motorcitymusicfestival.com.au An interview with Hugh T Armstrong about the 20th anniversary of the fabulous Blues Train out of Queenscliff/Geelong in Victoria Australia. Hugo fills us in on the Motor City Music Festival (Geetroit!) being held 7th-9th March at the Geelong Showgrounds. He also nominates the blues act he'd have on a deserted island! Whew… great stuff. Get to the Geetroit Fest and/or the Blues Train - Dawg seal of approval!!

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 Visit: jbonamassa.com Caught up with Joe on the last leg of his Asian/Australian tour for 2012, backstage at the iconic Palais Theatre Melbourne. This is one hell of a blues/rock guitarist, singer, performer who's taking all before him in the USA, UK, Europe and of course Oz. Joe talks about this roots, guitars, touring and of course, getting Mr Paul onto the plane. Heaps of cuts throughout. (Released 12 Oct 12)

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 23 January 2017, released 14 March 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Skip Taylor, Manager and Producer with Canned Heat. We talk about Canned Heat's Australian tour in March 2018, major city dates and finishing with two days at Byron Bay Bluesfest at Easter. Skip talks about the early days, band changes and of course Woodstock. Blues royalty tone hounds!

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 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 19 July 2015, released 26 February 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Australian roots / alt country singer-songwriter Jed Rowe about his fine album ‘The Last Day Of Winter’. We cover stories about the writing and recording process with producer Jeff Lang, and delve into everyday conflicts that inspire these great songs. Great music sampled throughout.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded February 2016, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Mike Elrington, great Australian songwriter, singer and guitarist at the Bruthen Blues Fest where Mike was the feature act. Mike takes us through his new album 'Two Lucky Stars' and his experiences on the road as a hard travelling independent musician. Excellent stuff!

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 20 July 2018, released 25 August 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with fantastic blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Matty T Wall. We hear about the influence of 'metal' on Matty over the years, when the blues struck him down and the joy of working with no effects pedals! Tracks from the latest 'Sidewinder' album throughout. Yep, dig it tone hounds. www.mattytwall.com

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 31 July 2016, released 27 August 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Interview with the fabulous Hammond player, singer and songwriter Lachy Doley. Doley is regarded as the 'Hendrix' of the keys, but he's better than that! We talk about recording, touring, writing and what gets his energy into high octane. Jimmy Barnes, Joe Bonamassa and Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) want him, and so will you. Heading for the big time!!

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 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 22 June 2018, released 12 July 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Lloyd Spiegel about the new album 'Backroads'. Hear about the writing and recording process, and taking the new material on the road to sold out clubs and rooms. And what is Lloyd's secret passion? We divulge all. Great music throughout. www.lloydspiegel.com for more info.

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 Visit: http://jefflang.com.au/ We drift off into that space between, where you don't dare offer a definition between what is and what could be. An interview with Jeff Lang talking about his new material 'I Live In My Head A Lot These Days'. This album is Dawg Certified, so don't miss it. Fabulously bent!

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 10 April 2018, released 2 May 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with fabulous, world renowned Australian slide guitarist Dave Hole. With Dave's 'Goin' Back Down' being his first new release in ten years, we explore the new songs, production and what makes his guitar cut that groove so nice! First non American on Alligator records out of Chicago, so you know this is the real deal tone hounds. Australian tour during May 2018, www.davehole.com for details.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 10 October 2018, released 21 January 2019 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Rebecca Lovell from Larkin Poe. Great great great grand daughters of poet Edgar Allan Poe, Rebecca and Megan have burst onto the international roots scene with their brilliant take on old school blues mixed with C21 vox, style and musicianship. For Australian fans they will be at Bluesfest Easter 2019 with shows in Melb and Sydney. www.larkinpoe.com for details.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 09 July 2015, released 6 January 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Allman Brothers / Gov't Mule front man about his latest solo release 'Ashes and Dust'. The new material canvases the Alt Country terrain, bringing roots band Railroad Earth into the studio. Bluegrass, mountain, celtic influences create old, and new directions for Haynes.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 5th June 2015, released 10 June as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the fabulous Lloyd Spiegel about his new outing 'Double LIVE Set'. We talk about writing, that playing style, what makes him tick and travelling the world as a bluesman. Oh yeah, and the new album, it's a kracka!!

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: http://valeriejune.com An interview with the powerful new roots music icon in the making, Valerie June. Valerie's latest outing 'Pushing Against A Stone' highlights her original style and songwriting talent, produced with Dan Auberbach (White Keys) and featuring Booker T. We talk about her roots, recording, travel and mix in some great tracks.

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 Visit: http://joecamilleri.com.au/ Over an hour with Australia's blues n roots icon, Joe Camilleri talking about early years, Jo Jo Zep, The Black Sorrows, Revelators, recording, writing, performing. You'll hear why the Gold single 'Chained To The Wheel' nearly didn't make it… and more! Features tracks from his past catalogue and from the new chart topping album' Certified Blue'. Dig it tone hounds!

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: www.seantaylorsongs.com An interview recorded with UK folk/urban roots singer/songwriter Sean Taylor on the eve of his first Australian tour during March 2013. Think John Marytn meets Van Morrison in the new century. "Sean Taylor is a wonderfully talented modern troubadour whose sincere, thoughtful songs pull you in. I've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him. He swings. Check him out" - Eric Bibb (Released 04 Mar 13)

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: www.mattwalker.com.au In September 2012 Australian ARIA winner Matt Walker released a quite masterpiece 'In Echoes Of Dawn', with an additional disc of 21 'Lost Ragas'. Mixing earth and air to transcend expectations, this opus removes any doubt about roots music in this country. We talk with Matt about the songwriting, and about letting the process follow the muse.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 5 June 2018, released 19 June 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Justin Yap and Nardia Rose out on the streets of Melbourne on a fresh winters morning. We celebrate the release of the latest album 'Live in Newcastle', influences on the band, winning blues awards, and what it takes to keep independent music alive in the digital age. Wonderful music from JYB throughout. Mighty fine tone hounds. www.justinyapband.com for more info.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: stompyandtheheat.com Stompy and The Heat is the new release from Scott Wilson (songwriter/guitarist - Dan Sultan) with Pete Marin on drums and Bow Campbell on vocals. A guitar driven outfit based around the sound of a cheap 1960s Japanese guitar teamed with the manic drum style of Pete The Heat. Raw, bluesy, punky, retro, fearsome... Dawg Seal of Approval. (Released 12 Dec 12)

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.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded November 2012, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. 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.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 20 November 2017, released 19 February 2018 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Grammy and BMA award winner Joe Louis Walker on the eve of his Easter 2018 shows at Byron Bay Bluesfest. JLW covers his early time in Mississippi, rooming with Mike Bloomfield, gospel and the blues. With a degree in music and English, over 25 albums and a master in the blues, you know this is the real deal.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 13th March 2015, released 28 March as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with JJ Grey direct from Florida USA (JJ Grey N Mofro) about touring in Oz, writing and the latest release Ol' Glory. Yep!, mighty fine tracks cut in throughout.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: http://www.robbenford.com/ Interview with the great Robben Ford on the eve of his 2014 Australian Tour with Bluesfest Touring. Hear some great advice for blues players on style and approach to your instrument, and on the brilliant new material 'A Day In Nashville'. Recorded 12 March 2014.

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 Visit: charliemusselwhite.com An interview with the blues master and harp player on the eve of his 2012 Australian tour. With nearly fifty years in the business and over 30 first rate albums, Charlie is world renowned as top of the game. Listen to some great cuts throughout tone hounds. You'll dig it! (Released 26 Oct 12)

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 Visit: www.waynejury.com.au A short inteview with Salty followed by 45mins of Wayne Jury LIVE with the Elwood Blues Club (EBC) Allstars. From the gig promo: "Get ready for the return of Wayne Jury to the EBC. If you were present a few months ago, you'll know that the title 'coolest cat' fits the bill. Wayne is the consummate bluesman with the style, guitar and vox to drive your grandma outta the house! Festival Director, songwriter, mentor - he even has friends in Sydney! But we forgive him that - get down and hear this man with the EBC Allstars. RIP IT UP... you've been warned."

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 11 August 2016, released 28 October 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Came across the music of Kris Morris and was instantly struck by the authentic quality of his writing and playing. We talk here with Kris about his album 'Ruins' recorded with Kasey Chambers, his writing and playing. It's some of the best original blues / roots material I've heard in a long time. Take a listen, he is a great talent. Dawg certified!

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 28th April 2015, released 13 May as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with Luke Sinclair and his band Raised By Eagles. We cover the bands history, songwriting and the new album 'Diamonds In The Bloodstream'. Fantastic Alt Country, Americana, Ozicana from downunder. Hell yeah!

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: http://www.julesboult.com/ Interview with band leader, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist Jules Boult. Jules talks about his families' musical background in jazz and blues, love of New Orleans street style and planned music tours of the USA in 2015.

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded July 2015, released 01 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with great Sydney based roots singer, songwriter and musician Jack Derwin. Had this one on hold until the new album BENT was out, and we sample this material throughout. Jack explains how his rural upbringing and other influences shaped the sounds you hear today. Covers a lot of territory tone hounds, so grab a listen!

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 Visit: www.charlesguitar.com After countless tours of Oz, the USA and beyond, Nick Charles is the pre eminent troubadour for blues, folk and everything that looks like it's a guitar! Nick talks about his methods, influences and of course his fine interpretations. Features great cuts from recent albums. Recorded at Port Fairy Folk Fest 2012. (Released 08 Oct 12)

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 1st July 2015, released 7 July as standalone interview podcast. A conversation with Joe Camilleri of The Black Sorrows recorded early July 2015. Joe talks about the latest album ENDLESS SLEEP Chapters 46 and 47, released on vinyl (with CD’s thrown in). The first pressing has sold out! The song choices are all from ‘people who have left us’, but have influenced Joe since the early days, even pre Jo Jo Zep. We even cover Joe’s new project, a Beat Novel!! Listen to check that one out. The Black Sorrows are about to head off on a European tour, starting with the Edinburgh Fringe, but before that they are headlining a benefit for Ross Hannaford at the Memo St Kilda on 18th July. Essential listening tone hounds!

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 13 June 2016, released 16 June 2016 as standalone interview podcast. Great interview with Tracy McNeil, singer songwriter with the renowned Alt country / Americana band Tracy McNeil and the Good Life. We talk about the new album 'THIEVES' and her experiences in Canada and Australia getting the material together. With Dan Parsons and Luke Sinclair (Raised By Eagles) on either side, Tracy has delivered another searing statement from the heartland. Launch Bella Union Melbourne 25th June, CD out 1 July. This is a cut above, and Dawg certified!!

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: http://www.greggallman.com/ Salty talks with the Hall of Fame legend Gregg Allman about his upcoming tour of Australia for Bluesfest Touring, and side shows in Sydney and Melbourne around Easter 2014. Gregg talks of his early days with brother Duane, his new touring band, and working with T Bone Burnett. Some cuts from the the Grammy nominated 'Low Country Blues' 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 13th June 2014, released 25 July as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the fabulous 5 time Grammy Award winner Robert Cray about his new album 'In My Soul' - the songs, the recording process, the musicians. Dig it!

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded 12th November 2015, released 17 November as standalone interview podcast. Salty talks with the fabulous Russell Morris about the just released third album in his Australian blues trilogy 'Red Dirt - Red Heart'. We talk about writing Australian blues, recording with some of the best, what makes him tick and having a new career in the third age!. Oh yeah, and the new album, it's Dawg Certified!!

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: smither.com An interview with renowned folk/blues singer/songwriter Chris Smither on the eve of his Australian March 2013 tour. Features tracks from the 'Hundred Dollar Valentine' album throughout. (Released 27 Feb 13)

Visit: www.salty.com.au Visit: claytondoley.com If ya need yer fix of Hammond B3, then Clayton Doley is your man. The goto organ grinder, singer/songwriter and world renowned session maestro talks about 'Desperate Times'. Think jazz/blues fusion, soul. Think Jimmy Smith and yer on the scent. Hearing is believing. (Released 22 Oct 12)