Damon McMahon, Keyboardist and Industry Expert

Damon McMahon is an Australian-based keyboard player and former musical instrument industry professional who has a fascinating history of playing and living in other countries, including China, Singapore and Japan. We cover Damon’s interesting history in music and also engage in some music industry chat. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Damon’s musical ‘residency’ in Shanghai, China Playing in a four-piece band in Singapore Two and a half years playing in Japan athe Osaka Hilton Playing in Thailand Playing on the night of an earthquake in Osaka, Japan. The mature taste in music of the Japanese people Playing ABBA in China Working for Roland Corp. Roland RD-600 in action The Osaka Blue Note Joe Sample at the Blue Note Osaka 1995 Even politicians don’t understand not to talk at you while you’re playing… (and no, it wasn’t Anthony Albanese) Working for Yamaha Music Australia Working for Casio’s Australian distributor Differences between Yamaha, Roland and Casio’s approach Damon’s favourite keyboards A case  in support of the arranger keyboard Damon’s guitar player-related train wreck Desert Island Discs: Here Come D’boogie Man – Herbie Marks, Jarreau – Al Jarreau, Johnnie B. Bad – Johnnie Johnson, Original Soundtrack – Rebel, Natural Wonder – Stevie Wonder Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds. Support us on Patreon and receive bonus content Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.