WELCOME TO EPISODE 13 AND THE END OF THE FIRST SEASON OF STAYIN ALIVE WITH ME JESSE SMITH A PODCAST ABOUT HOW TO MAKE A CAREER OUT OF CREATIVITY.

THE FINAL GUEST OF THE SERIES, WAS AT THE TOP OF MY LIST WHEN I DECIDED TO START THE SHOW. I’VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO WATCH HIM UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH IGGY POP AS WELL AS WORK ALONGSIDE HIM AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY HE’S ONE OF THE MOST SPECIAL GUITAR PLAYERS I’VE EVER HAD THE PRIVILEDGE OF WORKING WITH. HIS CV SPEAKS FOR ITSELF HAVING PLAYED WITH NOT JUST IGGY POP, BUT AS A LONG TIME COLLABORATOR WITH DAVID BOWIE, MORRISSEY, SINÉAD O’CONNOR AND EVEN PAUL MCCARTNEY. HE’S AS HUMBLE AS HE IS FUNNY AND IT’S A REAL PLEASURE TO WELCOME TO THE PODCAST – KEVIN ARMSTRONG.

SO THERE WE HAVE IT FOR THE FIRST SERIES OF STAYIN ALIVE. THANK YOU TO KEV AND AS USUAL, THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING FOR MORE INFO ON KEVIN AND TO BUY HIS SOLO ALBUM ‘RUN’ VISIT https://www.kevin-armstrong.com/

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Welcome to Episode 12 of Stayin Alive with Jesse Smith a podcast about creative people and how they make a living out of giving you a frickin’ good time.

I’ve have the privilege of playing on stage with today’s guest on numerous occasions, his personality is as infectious as his playing, he’s really at the top of the class in terms of session drummers in the UK. He’s been a touring member with Iggy Pop for the last five years and his illustrious CV doesn’t stop there. He’s also played with Sinéad O'Connor, Marc Almond, Thomas Dolby and more recently he joined Jonny Burrell as the drummer for Razorlight.

He’s the first ‘drummer’ on the pod, so drum roll please and welcome Mat Hector.

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Thanks so much to Mat for coming on the pod and thank you for listening. For more info on Mat you can visit his sparkly new website www.mathector.com

We mentioned next week’s guest on today’s episode and I’m super excited for you to hear my chat with legendary guitarist for David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Paul McCartney, Thomas Dolby (you get the picture) - Kevin Armstrong.

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That was fun wasn’t it? See you next time! Thanks again for listening. PEACE OUT.

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This week’s guest found fame in 1981 with his band Haircut 100 who’s debut album Pelican West peaked at Number 2 in the UK album chart and his songs Fantastic Day, Love Plus One and Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) were all smash hits until the band’s collapse shortly before production was about to begin on their second album. Since 1983 he’s been a hugely successful solo artist and has written some just beautiful songs such as Whistle Down The Wind, Kite and Blue Hat For A Blue Day, I’ve had the pleasure of working and writing with him and he’s been a great mentor over the years… We had such a cool conversation that took a few interesting tangents so I really hope you enjoy it. I’m so lucky to have him on the pod; this week’s guest is song-writing royalty: Nick Heyward.

For more info on Nick and his upcoming album visit www.nickheyward.com

Next week’s guest is Mat Hector a drummer best known for his work with Iggy Pop, Sinead O’ Connor and most recently Razorlight so make sure you tune in for that one.

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Stay safe, look after one another and until next time – Stay Alive. :-)

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