Music Makers and Soul Shakers with Steve Dawson

11/21/2025

Be sure to catch the latest episode with one of the groovinest fellows north of the 49th parellel, - available to listen now on all pod platforms!

11/19/2025

Gary Craig is an incredible drummer from Toronto who has been at his craft for years - recording and touring with artists like Bruce Cockburn, Anne Murray, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Colin Linden, Jann Arden and many more. We got into his experiences in the studio and on the road, coming up in Toronto, and how he approaches the recording process. Have a listen on your fave podcast app now!

An in-depth podcast interview with renowned Canadian drummer Gary Craig. With your host, Steve Dawson.

11/18/2025

This fellow grooves like no one else and he’ll be joining me on the show this week. See you tomorrow!

11/06/2025

Have you listened to the new episode with yet? It’s available now on all podcast platforms.

11/05/2025

The great Chuck Mead joins me on the show this week to talk about his early days coming up in Kansas, his move to Nashville in the 90's and how BR549 was formed and kickstarted the live music scene on lower Broadway in Nashville. We also talk about his influences, making records, and his foray into musical theatre with The Million Dollar Quartet. Have a listen!

An in-depth podcast interview with singer and bandleader Chuck Mead. With your host, Steve Dawson.

10/17/2025

Don’t miss the new episode with steel guitar great Pete Finney! Out now on all podcast platforms.

10/15/2025

Steel guitar maestro Pete Finney joins me on the show this week. I’m thrilled that I’ve gotten to meet and play with some of what I’d consider the 3rd wave of great Nashville steel players. Pete spent years playing with artists like Patty Loveless, Reba McIntyre, as well as Vince Gill, The Judds, The Chicks and lots more. He’s a fixture around town and a great musician. Have a listen!

10/02/2025

Drummer joins me on the show this week to talk about his amazing new album, as well as his incredible work with .fearlessflyers and many more. Link in bio to listen!

10/01/2025

Drummer and bandleader joins me on the show this week to talk about his incredible new album “Live-Action”, how he made it, how he records his drums, recording with and lots more! Link in bio to listen now.

09/30/2025

This guy joins me on the show this week. What a groove. See you tomorrow!

09/18/2025

New episode out now with the incredible - link to listen in bio.

09/17/2025

Grammy Award winning vocalist and songwriter Mike Farris joins me on the show today. We had a chance to get into his songwriting process, how he learned to sing in the studio, his incredible new album “The Sound of Muscle Shoals”, which was recorded at the legendary FAME Recording Studios & Publishing Co. and his first band The Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies. Have a listen now at the links below!

An in-depth podcast interview with Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Mike Farris. With your host, Steve Dawson.