Episode 8 - Andrew Tanner - Musician

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In this Episode:
Andrew Tanner: Balancing Prolific Music Creation With Working Class Realities

In this episode of 'Not A Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy interviews Melbourne musician Andrew Tanner. Andrew shares his journey from his beginnings with the band Seven Stories, which achieved the milestone of being signed by a major label, to his versatile roles as a music journalist and producer. He reflects on the intersectionality of class and his experiences navigating the music industry while working full-time jobs. From his upbringing in a minister's family to playing in church bands, and eventually finding fulfillment with indie bands like The Sand Pebbles and The Woodland Hunters, Andrew's story is a testament to pursuing artistic passion despite financial constraints. Throughout the conversation, he emphasises the value of authentic artistic creation over commercial success, providing a compelling narrative for anyone balancing creative ambitions with everyday life.

00:00 Introduction to Not A Rich Kid Podcast
00:22 Meet Andrew Tanner: Prolific Melbourne Musician
01:32 Andrew's Early Life and Class Awareness
04:30 Musical Beginnings in the Church
10:01 Journey to Getting Signed
13:34 Life on the Road and Industry Realities
19:02 Creative Struggles and Industry Pressures
24:22 Transition to Music Journalism
25:30 Barry Bissell's Radio Days
26:29 The Songwriting Addiction
27:27 The Creative Process and Procrastination
28:24 The Joy of Making Music
32:10 Class Struggles and Creative Pursuits
34:45 Reconnecting with Music
39:28 The Influence of Upbringing
41:24 The Value of Creativity in Tough Circumstances
49:41 Reflections on Working Class Art
52:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Also discussed: 

T-Bone Burnett
Barry Bissell
Dave Warner

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The Not a Rich Kid Team: 

• Kath Dolheguy 
• Frankie Kanatas
• Sarah Ryan-Linstrom 

Post audio - Mike Tillbrook 

Theme song: 

‘Barry Michael Takes a Train’ by Sand Pebbles - Written & performed by Ben Michael and performed and mixed by Murray Ono Jamieson. 

Not a Rich Kid would not be possible without the support of:  

• VCA who provided studio space 
• Ben Michael