Ian Danter

This week the tables are turned as I'm the one answering the questions! A little while ago, Justin from the Zen Garage Podcast got in touch and asked if I'd be up for a chat. We talk about all things including my general stance on the world of Youtube, gigs, guitars and much more. Here's a link to the Zen Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/user/ZenGarageOfficialFollow The Lefty Guitar Channel:YouTube.com/TheLeftyGuitarChannelInstagram - TheLeftyGuitarChannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's my good mate Malcolm Moore! Mal is a (non-lefty) bass player who has spent many years touring with various artists, including a lengthy spell with James Blunt. Mal currently holds the bass chair for the London production of Mamma Mia. We talk about all of his highlights from his career and much more.Follow The Lefty Guitar Channel:youtube.com/theleftyguitarchannelInstagram - TheLeftyGuitarChannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm talking to (non-lefty) guitarist Adam Goldsmith about everything from starting out in his younger years through to his first gigs, moving into live and recording sessions, West End shows and much more. We also talk about how great Gretsch guitars are, and have a look at a few of Adam's favourite guitars.More info on Adam here:adamgoldsmith.co.ukInstagram - theadamgoldsmithFollow The Lefty Guitar Channel:youtube.com/TheLeftyGuitarChannelInstagram - TheLeftyGuitarChannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm talking to broadcaster and musician Ian Danter about a whole manner of things including his younger years learning piano then finding his love for drums. We move onto his years working at the brilliant Musical Exchanges store in Birmingham (including an amazing story about the time Eddie Van Halen and Tony Iommi stopped by) through to his start in radio and onto a varied career in broadcasting, while still maintaining a healthy musical career too.More info on Ian:http://www.iandanter.co.uk/welcome_newTwitter: @talkdantsFollow The Lefty Guitar Channel:youtube.com/TheLeftyGuitarChannelInstagram - TheLeftyGuitarChannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm having a thorough chat with drummer Steve Barney. We go from his early days, through to playing with artists as diverse as Jeff Beck, Atomic Kitten, Annie Lennox, Sugababes, Anastacia and many more... More info on Steve here:https://marshall.com/natal-drums/endorsers/steve-barney-anastaciaInstagram & Twitter - @barneydrumsFollow The Lefty Guitar Channel:youtube.com/TheLeftyGuitarChannelInstagram - TheLeftyGuitarChannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm talking to actor/singer/guitarist Sam Pope. We talk about starting out in his younger years, through to his first professional gig playing Steve Marriott in the All Or Nothing musical, moving on to American Idiot, then being all set to go on the tour of Bat Out Of Hell, only to have everything come to a grinding halt like all other actors and musicians during Covid. We then move on to how things took a very unexpected turn due to TikTok, and his new found fame thanks to Sea Shanties!More info on Sam:TikTok/Instagram/Twitter - @sampopemusicFollow The Lefty Guitar Channel:youtube.com/c/TheLeftyGuitarChannelInstagram - TheLeftyGuitarChannelTwitter - @lefty-guitarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I have a brilliant talk with legendary producer/engineer/mixer Tony Platt about his vast career including being on now-legendary recording sessions, working his way up to make a name for himself, recording with Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Foreigner, Buddy Guy, and of course AC/DC. This interview also features THE most brilliant story on how he recorded the bell for Hells Bells (which almost featured pigeons)...We also chat about gear, and the Marshall plugins we worked on together for UAD/Softube a few years ago. More info on Tony:https://www.platinumtones.com/Twitter - @platinumtoneFollow The Lefty Guitar Channel:youtube.com/c/TheLeftyGuitarChannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarInstagram - theleftyguitarchannelSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm talking to singer Sam Lavery. We chat about a whole host of things including her first time singing in front of an audience, auditioning for X Factor while taking her exams, getting through to the late stages of the competition, being thrown into the spotlight at a young age and how to cope with it, branching out on her own, American Idiot and much more...More info on Sam:https://www.kimgloverentertainment.com/sam-lavery/Twitter - @SamLavery_Instagram - samlaveryyFollow The Lefty Guitar Channel:youtube.com/c/TheLeftyGuitarChannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarInstagram - theleftyguitarchannelSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm having a chat with keys maestro Adam Wakeman. We talk early days, first gigs, artists, being under prepared for auditions, being over prepared for auditions, having your keyboard stand fail in front of a worldwide television audience, the fun you can get up to when playing off-stage guitar and keys with the biggest metal band in history and much more!We also have a quick reminisce and lift the lid slightly on the Marshall 50th Anniversary gig back in 2012.More info on Adam here:adamwakeman.co.ukInstagram - adamwakeman1Twitter - wakemanofficialFollow The Lefty Guitar Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPlckcdJc1xhWD1WSTRYuAInstagram - theleftyguitarchannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm talking to drummer (and good mate!) Simon Merry about growing up with a musical father, learning the ropes, gigs, bands, gear, playing with George Michael with 24 hours notice, getting the gig with Rick Astley BEFORE his resurgence and going from playing Butlins to stadiums with him. There's also a first hand account of the now infamous Foo Fighters story in Japan, and much more!More info on Simon here:https://marshall.com/natal-drums/endorsers/simon-merry-rick-astleyInstagram - mez1010Twitter - @mez101Follow The Lefty Guitar Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPlckcdJc1xhWD1WSTRYuAInstagram - theleftyguitarchannelTwitter - @lefty_guitarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-lefty-guitar-channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.