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Episode 19 of the Cacophony Music Podcast features another of my musical heros, Mr Todd Huth, an amazing guitar player from California, notable for his work with early Primus amongst other Les Claypool projects, Sausage and the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, along with Porch and his solo project.

Over the course of roughly an hour, we discuss his musical journey, early Primus and other topics which are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Thanks again for checking the show out!

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Tracks featured in this episode
Primus - John the Fisherman (from the "Sausage" demo)
Sausage - Shattering Song (from "Riddles are abound tonight")

Todd Huth's Links:
Official Website: www.toddhuth.com/
Bandcamp: toddhuth.bandcamp.com/music
Todd Huth Plays Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/@toddhuthplays422

Cacophony Podcast Links:
Facebook - www.facebook.com/CacophonyMusicPodcast13
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cacophonymusicpodcast/

PART 2: Talking Prince....

INTRO - Can you remember the first track of Prince that you heard...?

3mins - Rhonda Smith, and inspiration from female bass players

7mins - Nik West's Favourite Prince bass line?

8mins30s - Alphabet Street & This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip...

11mins - Daisy Chain: Prince and Larry Graham

14mins - Paisley Park, practicing in the hotel room and jamming with Prince

15mins30s - Talking solo careers with Prince

17mins30s - Recording with Prince and unfinished projects

19mins30s - In what ways was Prince not like you expected?

22mins - Going back to his musical origins and Prince taking inspiration from younger musicians...

27mins - Advice to young girls in the world of social media?

30mins - Where does Nik draw her style influences from?

32mins - Nik's feeling on Prince's legacy...

35mins - Nothing Compares to Prince shows in Australia with St Paul Peterson

38mins - What's next for Nik? She shares exclusive news on a new project!

How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!

The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.

LINKS

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Email me at: bleazas@hotmail.com if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show. 

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INTRO

2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London

4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic

5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age

6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters

9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct visual style and being everything that you are...'the class clown'

11mins - is there a separation between superhero bass player Nik West, and Nik West offstage as a mum and an everyday person?

13mins - How did Nik come to meet (and work with) bass hero - and inventor of slap bass - Larry Graham

14mins30s - Recording with Larry Graham

20mins - Career and playing advice from Larry: valuing space in music, being yourself and letting your tribe find you...

24mins - Supporting George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic!

29mins - Creating a career your way and being very independent in the music industry.

30mins - Black Beauty, working with Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics and auditioning in the music industry.

How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!

The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.

LINKS

Please follow me on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like to interact with the show on social media.

Email me at: bleazas@hotmail.com if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show. 

#prince4ever #love4oneanother

Join us at the Cloud Microphones booth for NAMM 2020. Our featured guest is bass legend Bootsy Collins! Rodger Cloud also interviews Craig Marks from the Academy of Scoring Arts on micing orchestral instruments with dynamic mics. We get advice from seasoned professionals and visits from noteworthy musicians! Sit back, relax and enjoy NAMM 2020 on The Mic Locker!

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www.freekbass.com

This conversation covers his upcoming album, recording new album, working with Bootys, Bernie Worrel and Sami Garrett, Ohio funk sound, scouting other musicians, his Mount Rushmore of Bass Players and more