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Ben Shepherd

Ben Shepherd exudes groove. Not only can you hear and feel it, but you can see it on the ear-to-ear smile on his face when he's layin' it down. The New Zealand native has been energized by music since he was a kid, with the bass guitar being his focus. Ben made his way to L.A., where he's held down the groove for some incredible artists, such as Peter Erskine, David Archuleta, Ellis Hall, Kendrick Lamar, Lee Ritenour, Chance The Rapper, Billy Childs, Patrice Rushen, Jeff Lorber, and many more. Ben also has his sights set on releasing his own material in the very near future. Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Ben Shepherd.

MusiCast, Arranger, Producer, BassistRick SuchJanuary 22, 2020Inside MusiCastInside MusiCast, Ben Shepherd, Bassist, New Zealand, Peter ErskineComment

Jay Graydon

While the rest of Los Angeles is sleeping, Jay Graydon is hard at work. His nocturnal schedule started when he was in high school and has persisted throughout his career, but this magical time of the day has afforded Jay with the creative timetable to write and produce countless gold, platinum and Grammy winning albums and songs. We last had Jay on the show ten years ago when we discussed various highlights of his career, so we’re pleased to have him back to update us on several recent topics, including the new JaR album, his ‘E’ Model Rhodes project, some guitars from his collection that he’s parting ways with, and so much more.

MusiCast, Songwriter, Vocalist, Engineer, Flugelhorn, Guitarist, Arranger, Producer, TrumpetRick SuchJanuary 1, 2020Inside MusiCastInside MusiCast, Jay Graydon, Rake, Steely Dan, Al Jarreau, JaR, E Model Rhodes Comment

Don Breithaupt of Monkey House

Don Breithaupt of Monkey House

Don Breithaupt of Monkey House joins Rick and Eddy to discuss the band’s brand new album “Friday”, which is being released today (Friday, July 26, 2019).

Band, Songwriter, Vocalist, Producer, KeyboardistRick SuchJuly 26, 2019Inside MusiCastInside MusiCast, Monkey House, Don Breithaupt, Mark Kelso, Pat Kilbride, Justin Abedin, Peter Cardinali, John Bailey, AlmaComment

Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel

Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re joined by two legendary musicians whose session work is as legendary as the artists they’ve worked with: Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel.

James Harrah

James Harrah

As a writer, producer, composer and highly sought-after guitarist, James Harrah has left his musical imprint on countless projects, including his own.

Guitarist, Songwriter, ProducerEddy CabelloSeptember 17, 2018James HarrahComment

David Garfield

David Garfield

David Garfield is as passionate a musician as he is talented. His latest project is massive undertaking and involves collaborations with the best musicians in the music business. “Outside The Box” is the working title and Creatchy has already amassed over 40 tracks - and he’s still going.

Keyboardist, Songwriter, Producer, ArrangerEddy CabelloJanuary 22, 2018David Garfield, Los LobotomysComment

Paul Jackson, Jr.

Paul Jackson, Jr.

Born and raised in L.A., Paul Jackson, Jr. was destined to become one of the most recorded guitarists in the music business.

Guitarist, Arranger, Producer, SongwriterEddy CabelloJune 26, 2017Paul Jackson Jr.Comment

Bill Meyers

Bill Meyers

Having studied classical organ at a young age, Bill Meyers thought of himself as a music snob. While his friends were into Led Zeppelin and other rock artists, Bill was focusing on the works of Bach.

Arranger, Producer, Songwriter, KeyboardistEddy CabelloFebruary 13, 2017Bill MeyersComment

Joe Vana of Mecca

Joe Vana of Mecca

When he was only 13 years old, Joe Vana’s life was forever changed through a chance meeting with Survivor’s Jim Peterik. As Joe will tell you, Jim taught him everything he knew about music and the music business.

Vocalist, Songwriter, ProducerEddy CabelloOctober 17, 2016Joe Vana, MeccaComment

Tom Canning

Tom Canning

Tom Canning. You know him best for his excellent writing, arranging and for his amazing keyboard touches on most of Al Jarreaus music.

Songwriter, Producer, KeyboardistEddy CabelloOctober 14, 2015Tom Canning Comment

Steve Porcaro

Steve Porcaro

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome back Steve Porcaro. When we first interviewed Steve in 2009, he broke the news to us that he was working on his first solo album project. If you heard the interview, you were also treated to two demos that Steve allowed us to share.

Keyboardist, Vocalist, Songwriter, ProducerEddy CabelloAugust 31, 2015Steve Porcaro, Toto, JustifiedComment

Bill Maxwell

Bill Maxwell

Bill Maxwell’s talents stretch far beyond his drumming skills. Over the years, the Oklahoma native has become a first call LA session drummer, arranger, composer, and producer whose career began in a blues band and continued to a producer/drummer role with Andraé Crouch and The Disciples.

Drummer, ProducerEddy CabelloAugust 17, 2015Bill MaxwellComment

Jimmy Haslip

Jimmy Haslip

Jimmy Haslip is a renaissance man who hasn’t let boundaries define him. As an original band member of the Yellow Jackets, his pronounced influence over the past 3 decades is seen in musicians today.

Bassist, ProducerEddy CabelloMay 4, 2015Jimmy Haslip, Yellowjackets Comments

CJ Vanston

CJ Vanston

A new Toto album doesn’t come along too often, so when one does it’s a pretty exciting topic for all of us at Inside MusiCast. In fact, Inside MusiCast began in 2006 – a few months after the release of the band’s last album “Falling In Between.”

Keyboardist, Songwriter, Producer, EngineerEddy CabelloMarch 23, 2015CJ Vanston, TotoComment

Mike League

Mike League

Until they had won their first Grammy for Best R&B Performance last year, Snarky Puppy was flying under the musical radar. Not anymore. The Grammy for their “Family Dinner” performance with Lalah Hathaway singing the track “Something” changed things for the band that formed a decade ago at the University of North Texas.

Bassist, Producer, Songwriter, VocalistEddy CabelloJanuary 19, 2015Mike League, Michael League, Snarky PuppyComment

John Oates

John Oates

Having spent the past four decades immersed in the music business, John Oates’ passion for music has never wavered.

Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter, ProducerEddy CabelloApril 28, 2014John Oates, Hall and OatesComment

Kere Buchanan

Kere Buchanan

For the first time on Inside MusiCast we turn our focus to the land down under and one of its extremely talented artists, Kere Buchanan.

Drummer, Keyboardist, ProducerEddy CabelloFebruary 17, 2014Kere Buchanan, Kerosene, The Bodacious CowboysComment

Dominic Miller

Dominic Miller

Dominic Miller is riding his own wave of success. Although he’s Sting’s primary guitarist since 1990, Miller is clearly a musician who has made his mark on delivering his own sound while bringing a wide breadth of cultural experiences to the collaboration table.

Guitarist, Songwriter, ProducerEddy CabelloNovember 11, 2013Dominic Miller, StingComment

Marc Jordan

Marc Jordan

Marc Jordan considers his life as a conduit of the arts. It includes sound, sight, and form. But as a musician, song writer and producer, he has worked with the best.

Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter, ProducerEddy CabelloOctober 14, 2013Marc JordanComment

Gary Katz

Gary Katz

The name Gary Katz is legendary in the music world. It’s synonymous with the music of Steely Dan, as you well know. He admits that his longevity as a sought-after producer has nothing really to do with his musical abilities…but his “ears”.

ProducerEddy CabelloOctober 7, 2013Gary Katz, Steely DanComment