The Man That Shook The Hand (Part 2)

May 24, 2021

This episode of #ITWWSS was originally released November 2020 on other streaming services as S2 E3. The episode has been remastered for this release. In addition, a few of the tracks have been replaced with higher quality reproductions.

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Happy Thanksgiving! As many of you are probably stuffed to the gils, about right now, it seemed like the perfect time to share a new episode of ITWWSS! This show picks up where I left off last year, in Part One of The Man Who Shook The Hand.

This time we're going with stories about meeting - and music from - a few more musical icons, including… Frank Zappa, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, John Mayall with Jon Mark and Johnny Almond, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Mick Taylor, Peter Green, Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, and Sonia Dada. I met them all, but a few.. Can you guess who that might be?

I added one of my own originals, Robbie's Theme, to close out the show.

Sit, take your shoes off, kick back, and get ready for a musical journey! It's not for the faint of heart, but if you like music that defies being labeled, then you came to the right place!

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This episode of #ITWWSS appears on other streaming services as S3 E9. I'm sharing it here, with a new audience in the order it was intended. Happy listening!

The Best Damn Live (Acoustic) Performances I’ve Seen And Heard (Part 4)

Part 4 of The Best D**n Live Performances I’ve Seen And Heard is an hour of tour de force live acoustic performances, from artists that I’ve personally seen perform live. I’ve met a few and even introduced one or two at a concert or two. One particular guitarist/vocalist with Ricki Lee Jones is an old friend.

Stories about seeing the artists, with live performances from… John Prine and Iris Dement, Greg Brown, James Taylor, Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Rickie Lee Jones with Mike O’Neill, John Leftwich, Sal Bernardi, Keith Fiddmont, Ed Mann and Frank Morracco. Lindsey Buckingham with Fleetwood Mac, Dave Mason and Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Joni Mitchell, and Bob Dylan.

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This episode of #ITWWSS has been offered on other streaming services as S3 E7. I'm sharing these podcasts here in chronological order. Thanks for listening!

The Best D**n Live Performances I've Seen And Heard (Part 2) includes music from and stories about seeing... Santana, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Elton John with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones with Eric Clapton, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

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This episode of #ITWWSS appears on other streaming services as S3 E6. I'm glad to be sharing my podcasts with a new audience. Thanks for listening and your support!

The Man That Shook The Hand (Part 5)

Includes music from and stories about… Some old friends, more hand shaking, musical heroes, truly independent artists, and some of the most popular icons, ever!

Music from; Chris Isaak, Susan Tedeschi, Albert Collins and the Icebreakers, Coco Montoya, Frank Sinatra, Joe Sample and The Crusaders with Larry Carlton, Carl Anderson, Oscar Castro Neves with Lee Ritenour, Dan “Soybean” Sawyer, Pink Floyd with Scott Page, Bill Champlin with the West Coast All Stars, Seals and Crofts, Toto, Poco with Jim Messina, Loggins and Messina, Victoria Williams with Lou Reed, Pink Floyd with Joe DiBlasi, Michael O’Neill with Carl Anderson and Bobby Lyle, Bobby Lyle with Kirk Whalum, John Patitucci and Michael Baker, and The Pat Metheny Group.

I cultivate my favorite tracks from each artist and create an eclectic blend of Blues, Rock, Jazz, Soul and more, that takes us on a journey through genres, time and continents.

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More music from and stories about meeting legendary musical artists along my path. From mistaken identities, chance encounters, emcee duties and friends traveling through. Some rare tracks and live recordings. Some hits and lots of great performances.

The Righteous Brothers, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Freddy Fender, Augie Meyers, Mumbo Gumbo, Little Feat, Willie Nelson with Toots Hibbert, Buddy Holly, Gary Busey, Richie Valens, Lou Diamond Phillips, Loggins and Messina, Bob Hite of Canned Heat, Robben Ford, Rick Nelson with James Burton, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, John Pisano, Tony Bennett with Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, The Strawberry Alarm Clock, Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Jefferson Airplane.

While I was working on this show, it brought back memories of more legendary musical artists I've crossed paths with. Part 5 is coming soon...

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This episode includes my best studio recordings from the last year. All of the songs have been remixed and remastered. It's one of those "If I knew then, what I know now" sort of deal. Originals include... Middle Of Dismay, Old Number Two and (How Do You Tame A) Mountain Man. The latter is a road song, sharing my love of California's natural beauty. Old Number Two is my first original in a few decades and really opened up the musical creativity that had been dormant for a long time. Middle Of Dismay is my latest original rocker. It's inspired by artists that speak out. From Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell to Neil Young, and artists yet to come.

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The ”Into The Woods With Stewart Strauss” Podcast is a fun and enlightening romp through the forest of creativity. Guests will include award winning, nominated and other creative artists from across the arts and entertainment industry.

We'll explore the creative process, tell stories and play songs around the campfire, while searching for the spark that ignites creativity.

Please join David Nieker (actor, comedian, recording artist, Black Lodge Woodsman) the Into The Woods Orchestra and myself, as we go deep into the vortex of our souls, searching for the force that drives us all. We'll share a few laughs along the way. After all David Nieker is a professional!

Next up... Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill is a world class guitarist, film and TV composer. He's been on the worlds biggest stages and recorded with many of the finest recording artists on the planet. Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald and George Benson, just to name a few. Michael has generously provided some of his music for the podcasts and will be on an upcoming episode.

Tom E. Wright is a creative force all his own. The picture you're looking at was conceived of and photographed by Tom. He’s worked with everyone from Jim Hendrix to Peter Gabriel and so many more.

“Wastin' Away In L.A.” is a ditty I wrote and recorded a while back. The band was playing live in the studio and featured Greg Fowler (vocals, guitar), John Balbuena (Rhodes), David Sprock (drums), Phil Upchurch Jr. (bass). Lou Robins (baritone sax) and me, Stewart Strauss (lead guitar, producer)

Thanks for listening and I hope you come back often… for our journeys Into The Woods!

All of Season One has been remastered. Some episodes file sizes are too large for some streaming services. This will be dealt with in future updates. All others have updated versions.

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Cheers! Stewart Strauss

John Pirruccello is known for his work in Barry (HBO) - Twin Peaks: The Return (SHO) and Phil Spector (HBO)

May 16, 2021 Updates...

Since interviewing John, he's appeared in Your Honor and Godzilla Vs. Kong, among other film and television projects.

Warning: The language used in this episode may be offensive to some and is not suitable for children. Please be advised.

All of Season One has been remastered. Some episodes file sizes are too large for some streaming services. This will be dealt with in future updates. All others have updated versions.

Thanks for listening and your support!

Please Like and Subscribe! It means the world to me.

Cheers!!!