Soulful Conversations With Ash Grunwald

Back from the road fresh off a successful album and book launch, Ash returns with a new episode of soulful conversations with good friend and Australian musician Bobby Alu. Bobby's new album Flow is being released on the 18th of October and you can find out his tour dates at https://www.musicglue.com/bobbyalu/ . Here's what we chatted about: Touring the United States with Xavier Rudd finding adventures and friendship.   Bobby’s Athletic career and the relationship between sports and success in music and life!The relationship between success and focus  Being present and how to direct your attention in lifeHow to remain focussed in the digital age of distraction The importance and power of rest and sleep How Flow state inspires bobby's music How bobby's Samoan and Australian backgrounds have influenced his life and identity. Going Solo and leaving the perfect Gig/JobBobby Playing Blues Fest with Xavier Rudd after a 20min jam.   Training the mind through meditation to make important life deci

People of podcast land, you are in for a treat today. I am interviewing Josh Teskey from The Teskey Brothers! I feel really grateful to have been spending some time jamming with this guy. I believe he is one of the greatest blues and soul singers to ever come out of Australia and is a really good guy! The Teskey Brothers appear on my latest single and in the film clip which will be released soon. Stay tuned to the very end of this one to hear some our Jam session as well.   Here's what we chatted about: Josh’s early career, influences, and mentors Recording the Teskey Brothers first album on Jimmy Barnes’s tape machine Physical exercise and how it boosts creativity The balance between plumbing and music Ash’s ‘one second’ mediation recommendation Putting down your phone & escaping social media What success and ambition means to JoshVocals, projection, resonance and technique Vocal warm ups and warm downs for his voiceGetting in the right body position to perform for the entire gig Jam sesh with Ash a

I recently caught up with Mr Russell Morris, a living legend of the Australian music scene this week while we were on tour for his new album 'Black n Blue Heart'.  We just had the most 'out there' conversations talking all about the origins of the universe, near death experiences, songwriting, Astro physics and Quantum physics. These are the type of conversations I love to have!  Here's what we chatted about: How Russell writes so he can connect with people rather than just seeing it as a performanceSong Writing: ‘Thinking up’ a song vs ‘allowing’ a songRussells two processes for songwriting The hard working culture of Australians Having a life that is based around work instead of living Russell’s belief in Science and the Universe Russells obsession with Astro Physics Dream states and memories hidden in our DNAQuantum Physics and particle transportation How to change patterns of behaviourHow to embrace being a ‘failure’ and still maintain your enthusiasm for lifeSome of our favourite

I’m lucky enough to call Mr Harry James Angus a really good friend, he’s the twin front man of The Cat Empire and a phenomenal solo artist as well. He has done so many amazing things in music and we are so lucky to have him on the show today. Harry really opens up and shares some of his struggles with being in a very popular ‘party band’ where you are expected to ‘put on a show’. He gives us real insight into what that’s really like as well as so much more. Here's what we chatted about: Living in the Northern Rivers and having a place to come home toWe go into detail about the role of practice as a musician Vocal technique and the art of allowing things to flow Is there another road and a deeper way to find self expressionConfidence on stage as a performer vs a truthful performance What success means to HarryWriting, mixing and cannibalising songs Relying on old tricks and learning how to get out of your own way Some of our favourite quotes from this episode. “For me, practice the last few years has been

It was so nice to finally have a chance to sit down and catch up with Kim Churchill. I’ve known Kim for a long time and watched his career go from strength to strength. He’s an amazing guitarist, songwriter and singer and really took foot percussion to a new level. Here's what we chatted about: What music means to KimFlow state and allowing music and lyrics to flow through youHaving an attitude of openness and how this relates to manifestationWriting music for success compared to writing for yourselfDoing what you love for your jobMaking decisions based on fear vs positivity and excitement The common trait of ‘People pleasing’ Kim’s approach to using a gratitude journal and how it’s helped anchor him and move through times when he feels anxiousHow your attitude makes things whatever you want them to beThe transition phases to becoming an adult and what that meansKim’s daily practice Putting spaces into your mental streamSome of our favourite quotes from this episode. “Often I find that the lyrics and mom

Welcome back to Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald. I'm so excited about part two of my interview with Ziggy Alberts and I'm just loving all your comments and feedback. Keep sharing and hope you enjoy the episode!Here's what we chatted about: The value and fulfilment in creating your own thingHow to be multigenerationalHow younger generations can teach you if you keep your eyes openHow Ziggy's upbringing set him up for successUnderstanding as opposed to just copying How Ziggy's upbringing and family supports has contributed to his success Ziggy's approach to Meditation and finding out what it means to youSome of our favourite quotes from this Ziggy Alberts in this episode. "I went to school with this idea that it was an experiment, how can I best play the game to get what I want" "We need to be as well rounded as possible as that's the only chance we have of moving forward""Don't let the stigma prohibit or stop you from trying meditation&qu

Welcome back to Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald. Today I’m chatting with Ziggy Alberts who is just nearing the end of his 34 show tour of Australia and New Zealand. This young dude is just ‘ripping’ at life right now.  At just 24 he is an absolute leader for his generation, an amazing songwriter, musician, environmentalist and incredible surfer!Here's what we chatted about: Travelling the world, touring life and reassessing your goals. The Value of coming together to listen to live music regardless of your background and having an anchor point of a higher purpose through music.MeditationYour internal conversation is THE most important thing.The evolution of the music industrySocial media and the multigenerational challenge we face with dependency issues related to social mediaSome of our favourite quotes from this Ziggy Alberts in this episode. “It is a beautiful thing, those mistakes that happen when you are on stage... it makes the whole situation a little more humane and when you relax it beco

Welcome back to Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald. This is part two of my interview with the amazing John Butler, and this was a lot of fun. I found John to be a beautiful human being. He really is very honest, generous and funny. He's just got a whole lot of really great insights and I know you're going to absolutely love this episode. Thanks for tuning in, and being on this journey with us on Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald. We would love you to share this on socials and rate and review it, and I would be eternally grateful if you could tell your friends, share it on socials with any good quotes that you've found in here. There are a lot of pearls of wisdom in here from John, I can tell you that, for sure. So as they say, without further ado, John Butler.Here's what we chatted about: John’s take on Mental Hygiene for MenManifestation, creating momentum, creativity and ego John’s belief in the power of non-religious prayerWhat John wanted to be when he grew up and how he stu

I was very honoured to have my first guest be no other than John Butler! I can't think of a better guest for my first episode of Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald because John has always been very candid and honest. I've known John for about 20 years but we have never really had the opportunity to sit down and have a deep conversation. So that's exactly what you hear from the get go in this episode!Here's what we chatted about: John talks alot about owning your own shitHow John continues to practice and improve at guitarHow John uses running and a meditation practice to 'chase the crazy man away'Men's health, anxiety and the effects of touring on family lifeJohn's new album 'Home'The power non religious prayer to manifest the things you want in lifeWhat it means to be in a Man in your 40's and the journey to becoming an elder in life LinksJohn Butler Trio podcast (about their latest Album called Home)https://johnbutlertrio.com/podcast/Check out John