Episodes

May Erlewine graced the artist's throne for a delightful chat about her brand new album, "Tiny Beautiful Things." May is songwriter that has many colors on her pallet ranging from Soul to Folk to Singer-Songwriter and much in between. Those influences are referenced throughout her beautiful album, bound with a cohesion from her lovely voice. Listeners will be drawn in by May's warm and intimate vocal delivery, songcrafting and beautiful production. It was a joy to sit with May and learn about he...

Chris Taylor is a San Antonio based musical and visual artist of exceptional talent. With a vast catalogue that starts in the early 90's, Chris is the hardest working man in Rock n Roll. Chris is a friend and I was honored to have him on as a guest. We walk through his earliest musical efforts, the formation of his band 'Love Coma," his extensive work as a solo artist and reformation of "Love Coma" after decades apart. We spend time chatting about his incredible visual art and discuss what makes...

M Ross Perkins is a multi-instrumentalist, and singer/songwriter, who draws the best of psychedelic rock sound into the modern age. His song crafting has been compared to that of Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney and Harry Nilsson. With an incredible sense of melody and a novel approach to songwriting, the result is music carries the soul of the 60s without being mere revivalist. M Ross and I had a great conversation that music lovers will enjoy. We play two songs from his brand new album titled, "E ...

New Zealand singer/songwriter, Graeme James and I sat for a chat about his lovely new album titled, "Seasons." Graeme (pronounced gray-um) really is a brilliantly gifted songwriter and performer. There is a heart and soul to his music that I find captivating. We play and chat about two songs from "Seasons," "The Sea of Infinite Possibilities" which about the birth of his little girl, and a great story song, "The Voyage of the James Caird," which tells the real life story of a voyage gone dreadfu...

This is a MUST listen episode if there ever has been one. Sally Stevens has a voice you heard on many of the most beloved film scores and TV shows ever made. She has recorded and/or toured with the biggest stars including Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Burt Bacharach, Ray Conniff, Dean Martin and many more. Sally has worked with Hollywood's greatest film composers like John Williams, Alan Sylvestri, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Danny Elfman and so many more, where her voic...

Caitlin Rushing was a delight to chat with. She is a singer-songwriter with a story to tell. We PREMIERE her BRAND NEW single "Why You Gotta," a first for Journey to the Stage. We dig into how Caitlin has sold most of her belongings so her and her husband can live a mobile life as they see the country and play for her growing fanbase along the way. We talk about her journey as an artist and listen to her great song, Tennessee, and get the song's backstory. If you are a fan of music with heart, t...

I was thrilled to be joined by Isa Holliday, lead vocalist and bassist for Belgian shoegaze band, Slow Crush. In a matter of a few years, Slow Crush has developed a solid international following with their dreamlike, swirling, sound. Isa and I chat about the band's new album, "Hush," and play two great songs from it. We discuss a bit of the band's journey, how they developed their sound and have some laughs at the end. To get all the latest and greatest about Slow Crush, find tour dates, and bu...

Sisters Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore are accomplished musicians, singers, songwriters, instrumentalists and artist apart from each other. Eleanor and her husband Chris Masterson comprise the harmony rich group, The Mastersons, and Bonnie has forged her career as a rockin' solo artist. While Bonnie and Eleanor grew up singing together, their separate journeys as artists did not give them space to write and record an album together. Until Now. Their debut album, "Ghost Stories," has been universall...

John Elefante, former lead vocalist for Kansas, has done it all in music. His brand new solo album, "The Amazing Grace" is out NOW and can be found on www.johnelefante.com. John has four Grammys to his name and has produced (many with his brother Dino) countless albums by artists such as Petra, Guardian, and many many more. Songs he has written have topped the Rock Billboard charts. John and I talk about his musical journey that took him from singing in a small band with family members, to beati...

Bill Mallonee is an Americana Rock music legend. As a founding member of the Vigilantes of Love in the early 90s, and a solo artist since the end of that great band, Bill has written songs that are earthy, beautiful and evocative. As a gifted storyteller and troubadour, Bill remains vital to the patchwork or writers who remind us that there is joy in the winding journey, both nationally and personally. With well over 80 albums to his credit, Bill has had a a great deal of lived experience, much ...

Elliah Heifetz is an artist who is an amazing storyteller and gifted songwriter. Born in the US to parents who fled the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War, Elliah grew up facing many challenges as a boy of Jewish descent and immigrant parents. Those struggles have forged a singer and songwriter with a message that will resonate with anyone who has found it challenging to fit in. We highlight two songs from Elliah's brand new album, "First Generation American," talk family history an...

Gordon Kennedy has won multiple Grammys, as a co-writer of "Change the World" sung by Eric Clapton and for his work on the album "Fingerprint" by Peter Frampton. Gordon has written 15 songs that Garth Brooks has recorded and is Garth's touring guitar player. We talk about Gordon's legendary dad, Jerry Kennedy, who played with Elvis, Roy Orbison, and on many of Country Music's most famous recordings. We discuss Gordon's years in White Heart, his work as a recording session player (with Don Henley...

Wesley Stace, who formerly went by John Wesley Harding, is a gifted and unique singer, songwriter, and award winning novelist, who has a new album out titled "Late Style." British-born Stace and I chat about his musical beginnings, his career that spans several decades, and how he continues to challenge himself as an artist to never be satisfied with what he has done. This is a great conversation that will prove helpful and encouraging to budding songwriters. You can purchase "Late Style," chec...

Bryan Frazier is a gifted Country music singer, songwriter and recording artist. Born in Patsy Cline's hometown, Bryan shares about his journey in his young and growing career (of course we laugh about sharing a name). Along with talking about his pathway, we play and discuss two songs, "On the Radio," and his brand new single, "I Don't Miss You." Both of which, are great songs. To find the latest about Bryan's music, including tour dates and new releases, visit www.bryanfrazier.com and find hi...

Kerry Muzzey is an exceptionally talented Classical composer who has written music for several feature films, documentaries and television projects. Kerry also released several post-Rock ambient/instrumental albums under the name, "The Candlepark Stars." Kerry and I discuss his musical journey and the process of writing music for a movie, among other interesting topics. Kerry's music, under his own name and "The Candlepark Stars," can be streamed everywhere and you can learn more about Kerry's ...

Sam Weber is a gifted singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Sam and I chat about his journey from Canada to Los Angeles and how he has survived and been creative during the pandemic. Sam has a brand new album out called "Get Free." His new album is available on all the streaming platforms. Please consider supporting Sam by buying music or merch at www.samwebermusic.ca COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION "Truth or Lie" and "Get out of the Game" used by permission. Theme song "Arise and Sh...

Michael Roe is a legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and is a founding member of the alternative rock band, The 77s. Mike has been with the Lost Dogs since their founding in 1992, records with Derri Daugherty (The Choir) as Kerosene Halo, and has an extensive solo career. We walk through Mike's musical journey from the point he picked up the guitar for the first time all the way through talking about the next 77s album. This fun and thoughtful chat is one to remember. Click the links b...

Holly Nelson is an award-winning vocalist who has a beautiful new solo album out called "Ages Vol. 1." We play two songs from her new album and dig into their backstory. She is also the lead vocalist for the So. Cal. band, Stranger Kings. Holly and I discuss her musical journey, influences, the creation of her new album, along with why she would choose guacamole over salsa for chips. You can pick up Holly's new album at https://hollynelson.com. As an indie podcaster, I would love your help get...

Mark "Gersh" was a founding member, songwriter, keyboardist and vocalist for White Heart. Brynn was a songwriter, keyboardist and vocalist for Rachel Rachel. This talented married couple create great music together as Soulbreather. We chat about their history and work in their successful individual bands as well as their brand new Soulbreather album "And The Light Shines On," which is available at www.soulbreather.com. This conversation was very meaningful to me, and I was honored to chat with ...

It was an honor to be in The Choir's studio just outside of Nashville with Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong. Derri and Steve have been making music together for nearly 40 years, most notably in the alternative rock band, The Choir, the Lost Dogs, and vrious other projects and solo albums. We talk about band history, future projects and the art of crafting songs. And of course we chat about the Dallas Cowboys, for good measure. Support The Choir via Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thechoir...

Henry Louris shares how he grew into the talented visual artist that he is. As a songwriter (who is working on a project with his dad, Jayhawks singer/songwriter, Gary Louris) Henry sheds light on the similarities between the creative processes of writing a song and creating a piece of art. Learn more about Henry's artwork and purchase at https://www.henrylouris.com/ As an indie podcaster, I would love your help getting the word out about Journey to the Stage. Reviews and ratings are so helpfu...

Jessy Greene is a world-class multi-instrumentalist, touring musician, session player, singer, and songwriter. She has toured with The Foo Fighters, Pink, and Minneapolis bands like Wilco, Soul Asylum, The Jayhawks and many more. We chat about her musical history and how she ended up getting the call to tour with The Foo Fighters. This is a captivating conversation that everyone will enjoy. As an indie podcaster, I would love your help getting the word out about Journey to the Stage. Reviews an...

John Jackson is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and producer. As my very first guest, John shares great and insightful stories about recording, producing and touring with The Jayhawks, his work at Legacy/SONY Music, and his musical journey that musicians and music-lovers alike will enjoy. A MUST-LISTEN for fans of The Jayhawks. As an indie podcaster, I would love your help getting the word out about Journey to the Stage. Reviews and ratings are so helpful and encouraging. If you enjoyed this epi...