Interviews: Salty Dog Blues N Roots Podcast

Pete Cornelius (AUS) - Salty Interview (May 2025)

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded and released May 2025. Salty talks with Pete Cornelius about the highly anticipated and long awaited album SOUTHERN. An Americana delight from the depths of Tasmania. Produced by Matt Fell and Pete Cornelius. With Southern, Pete Cornelius has crafted an album of grit, toughness and beauty. His guitar playing is as lyrical and evocative as his vocal delivery and features as a second “voice” on the record - the two complementing rather than competing with each other in sheer storytelling perfection. Cornelius’ guitar prowess is inescapable throughout SOUTHERN - perhaps even more notable on account of the tasteful, understated restraint that characterises his playing. It’s a perfect companion to the lyrical depth and rich imagery on show - similarly disguised in efficient and economical lines. "SOUTHERN music is renowned for its rawness and down home soul. From the deepest south of Tasmania, Pete Cornelius has revealed himself as the real deal and created an album that showcases an artist at the peak of his powers." Josh Cunningham - 'The Waifs' and Felicity Urquhart. Two great tracks bookend our time spent with Pete. A must listen. Copyright: Salty Dog Productions

Rag N Bone Man (UK) - Salty Interview (February 2025)

Visit: www.salty.com.au Recorded October 24, and released February 2025. Rag N Bone man is due to perform at Byron Bay Bluesfest at Easter 2025. Salty talks with Rory Graham, known professionally as Rag'n'Bone Man, an English blues, hip hop, soul songwriter and singer. He is known for his deep baritone voice. His first hit single, "Human", was released in 2016, and his first album Human was released in 2017. The album became the fastest selling debut album by a male in the UK for the decade and has since achieved 4× Platinum certification. At the 2017 Brit Awards, he was named British Breakthrough Act and received the Critics' Choice Award and went on to receive a further Brit Award for Best British Single with the title track in 2018. Following the album's success, Rag'n'Bone Man performed at headline shows and festivals around the globe and collaborated with a variety of artists from different genres, including Bugzy Malone, Logic, and Calvin Harris. In May 2021, he released his second studio album, Life by Misadventure. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and spent seven weeks in the top 10, making it the fastest-selling album by a solo artist in 2021 and gaining Gold certification in the UK. His latest release 'What Do You Believe In?' hit #3 in the UK on release in October 24. Two great tracks bookend our time spent with Rory. A must listen.

Daryl Roberts N Hey Gringo - Salty Interview (August 2024)

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.

Phil Manning - Salty Interview (July 2023)

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.

Jesse Dayton - Salty Interview (May 2023)

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.