You glance out the window, greeted by a beautiful sunny day. With the dishes sorted and the whānau happily occupied, you decide to treat yourself to a well-deserved walk. As you grab your cell phone and headphones, the big question arises: Should you listen to music or a podcast? We’ve been there too …
Technology is a beautiful tool; when used correctly, it teaches, inspires and creates strong connections. At ALTBAYS.NZ, we love bringing these elements together, crafting unique and fresh content.
The ALTBAYS Table Talk podcast, nearing its two-year milestone, revolves around real conversations. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm, you can catch our livestreams on the ALTBAYS Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram pages. We discuss anything and everything, and we love music too! As the show expands, we’re excited to feature more top artists, sharing incredible stories and treating us to their tunes.
The ALTBAYS Studio, located in beautiful Whitianga, is well-equipped to capture not only the ideas and words of our guests but also their musical talent. It all happened organically. At the onset of our journey, a guest asked, “Can I bring my guitar?” Well … why not? This move enhanced the laid-back conversation format of the ALTBAYS Table Talk. “That’s the beauty of running an independent project like this; we can do whatever we want, the way that we want, and people like that,” says Leo Magri, the podcast host.
So, when faced with the dilemma of music or a podcast, we’ve got you covered: do both! Here are some top ALTBAYS Table Talk shows graced with live music:
Rick Steele and Luke Steele
- Show #241 – Rick Steele and Luke Steele: Rick Steele, a legendary bluesman inducted into the West Australia Music Hall Of Fame in 2016, joined forces with his son, Luke Steele. Luke, an incredible singer/songwriter and lead vocalist, guitarist, and producer for the award-winning electro-pop duo Empire Of The Sun, known for the multi-platinum single ‘Walking On A Dream’. Rick and Luke brought the heat, delivering a music performance that was truly on point!
Let’s Go Descarrego! and Roimata Taimana
- Show #239 – Let’s Go Descarrego! and Roimata Taimana: Leo Magri and Stewart Pedley, the Folk/Punk duo known as Let’s Go Descarrego! had the pleasure of being joined by the incredible visual artist/musician Roimata Taimana for a solid chat and the final jam of 2023.
Russ Walker
- Show #238 – Russ Walker: Russ Walker, a notable figure from The Voice Australia in 2017, is more than ‘Stan Walker’s brother’. Russ, a Ngaiterangi singer from the McLeod family of Mangatawa Marae (aka Tamapahore Marae), lives and performs regularly in Australia.
Mazbou Q
- Show #235 – Mazbou Q: Known as ‘The Rap Scientist,’ Mazbou Q’s theory-based framework for rap flow analysis has gained popularity in both industry and academic circles. Mazbou Q, along with our co-host, top singer/hip-hop artist Swizl Jager, delivered great rap improvisations in this informative and fun show.
Listen to these shows on your favourite audio platform by searching for ALTBAYS. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for top clips and reels from our shows: @altbays.
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