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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Thomas Dolby On Touring, Storytelling, And Staying Ahead Of Music Tech

Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Tony Mantor

Actresses, Music Interviews, Songwriters.musicians, Tv & Film, Entertainment, Actors, Music, Singers, Nashville

5.03.2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

We sit down with Thomas Dolby to talk about touring with a full band, reshaping classic songs, and telling the stories behind a career that spans synthpop, songwriting, production, and music technology. He shares why emotion matters more than gear, how constraints can sharpen creativity, and what it takes to keep reinventing yourself without losing your voice. • touring plans and building a show around memoir-style storytelling • why great production starts with song and ar...

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0:00.0

My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.

0:20.0

Through my years of experience, I've recognized

0:22.6

two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars, or behind-the-scenes staff,

0:30.1

have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories, which

0:36.3

offer a glimpse into their lives and the evolution of their life stories.

0:40.8

This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information on how they evolved into their chosen career.

0:47.8

We will delve into their journey to stardom, discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.

0:55.3

Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of

1:00.6

entertainment. Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Almost Live Nashville. Before we jump in,

1:08.1

if you haven't already, tap the follow button. Take two seconds to do that now.

1:13.5

It really helps the show reach more people. Few artists have bridged music and technology as seamlessly as Thomas Dolby.

1:20.6

From the cultural phenomenon of She Blinded Me with Science to a career that spans songwriting, production, innovation, and an entrepreneur of music

1:29.1

technology. He has consistently stayed ahead of the curve. Over the decades, he's reinvented

1:34.7

himself while maintaining a distinct creative voice that continues to influence artists across

1:40.6

generations. It's a pleasure to have you on the show. I really appreciate you being here.

1:45.8

Yeah, well, nice to be here and looking forward to being back in Nashville. Yeah, yeah, when you're coming in?

1:50.9

The 22nd of April. Oh, nice, nice. At the Canary Ballroom. Oh, yeah, that's a great place.

2:01.0

Good. Yeah, you'll's a great place. Good.

2:01.4

Yeah, you'll have a great time there.

2:03.3

So tell us a little about what you've been up to lately and what's going on with your music.

2:07.4

Yes, I'm getting ready to go out on a North American tour.

2:10.6

I quite often play solo on tour, but this time I'm playing with a full band.

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