The Screaming Jets' Grant Walmsley Exclusive Interview

In this candid interview with Grant Walmsley, we cover a range of interesting topics including former live music venues in Newcastle, a successful career with the Screaming Jets and his most recent musical projects. Grant was responsible for writing some of the band’s biggest songs, including the hit “Better" and "Sad Song" , helping drive the Jets rise to national success during the 1990s Australian rock boom. After leaving the band in 2007, Grant continued performing, recording and mentoring musicians, becoming an important figure in music education and the Hunter region’s live-music community. His career spans touring, songwriting and ongoing support of Australian grassroots music culture. It was an absolute treat to chat to Grant. It's an hour long yet very entertaining. Enjoy! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with incredible musicians! 🎤 Gioia Di Donato ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/gioia67    • WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MUSIC VENUES   🎵 Spotify https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof... 🍏 Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Timestamp 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Newcastle venues 02:30 Midnight Oil The Angels Cold Chisel 03:00 First gigs 03:55 Aspect and Screaming Jets origins 05:00 Early memories and venues 07:00 Jolly Roger; Palais Royale 08:25 Orana Hotel Blacksmiths 09:00 Booking agents 10:05 Mark Tinson mentor 10:40 Albert Studios demos Aspect 12:05 Star Hotel; Bel Air 13:20 DV8 Live / Screaming Jets original band live 14:00 Kardomah Candy Harlots 15:00 Supporting The Angels 15:45 Greg Bryce and Mark Tinson influence 16:50 City and suburban venues 18:36 Uptown Circus 19:20 Jazz & Blues venues 20:15 Newcastle bands 20:50 Izzy Osmanovic 22:00 Recording studios 23:17 Screaming Jets 24:45 Songwriting 26:30 Music directions and Agents of Peace 27:35 New music and purpose 32:50 Screaming Jets 37:20 Youth today 41:53 Parents attitudes to music career 45:17 Friendship with Paul Woseen 49:30 Newcastle shaping music and musicians 55:00 Touring life 56:10 Income sources 58:00 Grant's music platforms 58:50 Radio and Social Media Further Reading Anthony O’Grady https://amzn.to/3RT9xJx Clinton Walker https://amzn.to/4jhZIkA Mark Mordue https://amzn.to/42hZp37 Stuart Coupe https://amzn.to/3Yt2smX Tana Douglas Loud https://amzn.to/4fSYV8J Donald Robertson https://amzn.to/4cD0B4v The Bob King Collection - https://amzn.to/3YgV8eT Plastered - Murray Walding https://amzn.to/3XToyzp New Rock'N'Roll - Coupe & Baker https://amzn.to/3zyWl6N Cold Chisel - Michael Lawrence https://amzn.to/4f0xIju Rob Hirst Willies Bar Grill - https://amzn.to/4cQvr8E Sound as Ever - Jane Gazzo https://amzn.to/4cGpImw Every Pic Story - Tony Mott https://amzn.to/3W1PbiO RnR Photography - Tony Mott https://amzn.to/3zzTTNo Photography of Phillip Morris Australian Made https://amzn.to/4oyb3Qz Most People I Know Billy Thorpe https://amzn.to/4lrVdnN Edited by ‪@robdido‬