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March 17, 2024

Ep. 60: Shannon Clark and the Sugar

There are some bands that when you hear them for the first time, they just stop you in your tracks and draw you in. That's what happened the first time I heard Shannon Clark and the Sugar. I was honored to be joined by Shannon Clark, the bands vocalist and…

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March 8, 2024

The RUSH song that brings violinist Jonathan Dinklage to tears #rush

Jonathan Dinklage played violin on the Clockwork Angels. In this clip he shared with me the RUSH song that brought him to tears each night they played it. Subscribe to hear the entire interview when it's released.

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March 5, 2024

Ep. 59: An Interview with Malcolm Guite (Part 2)

Malcolm Guite is truly a delight to speak with, which made interviewing him a thing of beauty. In this second and final segment, Malcolm and I converse about the film adaptations of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit books, Malcolm shares one of his own beautiful sonnets, and much,…

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Feb. 25, 2024

Ep. 58: Interview with Malcolm Guite (Part 1)

Malcolm Guite is a man of many facets. He is a poet with a deep appreciation for the classical form and higher realms of language. Equal parts songwriter, author, ordained priest in the Church of England, avid reader and academic, Malcolm brings these beautiful colors into one of the most…

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Feb. 16, 2024

Malcolm Guite reads from The Fellowship of the Ring

In this segment of a two-part interview I did, Malcolm Guite reads from The Fellowship of the Ring, as the Fellowship travels to, then enters into Lothlorien. The full two-part interview can be heard wherever you listen to podcasts (Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier) or can be viewed…

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Feb. 2, 2024

Ep. 57: Maia Sharp- Singer, songwriter, producer

Veteran singer-songwriter Maia Sharp proves once again that she has great songcrafting and storytelling skills with her latest album, "Reckless Thoughts." Maia has written for artists like Trisha Yearwood, Bonnie Raitt and Cher. I first became familiar with Maia's work when she teamed up with Buddy Mondlock to help write…

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Jan. 17, 2024

Remembering James Horner with Horner Vocalists Ron Hicklin and Sally Stevens

In this special episode, Sally Stevens and Ron Hicklin give us insight into the creative world of James Horner like very few can. Ron and Sally began working with James in the early 80s as studio vocalists and vocal contractors and their voices can be heard on so many Horner…

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Dec. 22, 2023

Ep. 54: Denny Tedesco- Director of ”The Wrecking Crew” and the NEW film, ”Immediate Family.”

In 2008 Denny Tedesco took the world of music storytelling by storm with the release of the multi-award winning film, "The Wrecking Crew." That hit film told the story of a group of elite studio musicians in Los Angeles that played on countless smash hit songs and albums for every…

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Nov. 22, 2023

Ep. 52: Carol Kaye- The Comprehensive Interview Pt. 2

In this final segment of my in-depth conversation with the Queen of Bass Guitar, Carol Kaye, we chat about her work with Motown, which was kept very quiet. We examine some of Carol's most iconic bass lines and how they were created. Carol talks about how her intro to "Wichita…

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Nov. 7, 2023

Ep. 51: Carol Kaye- The Comprehensive Interview Pt. 1

Carol Kaye is a towering musical legend who's considered to be one of the most prolific bassists in Rock and Pop music history. With over 10,000 recording sessions under her belt, Carol recorded with them all- The Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, Frank Sinatra, The Righteous Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel (to…

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Oct. 13, 2023

J1Q #1: What was it like to sing with Elvis?

Very few people had the distinct pleasure of singing with the King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley, but both of my guests DID! Ron Hicklin and Sally Stevens are two living legends in the vocal world. Many have heard of "The Wrecking Crew" studio musicians who played on endless…

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Aug. 19, 2023

Ep. 50: Phil Keaggy (Part 2)

In this concluding portion of my in-depth conversation with legendary guitarist and artist, Phil Keaggy, we cover a wide range of topics. We talk about what makes his playing style unique, what it was like to meet and play music with Paul McCartney, and what Phil prefers these days to…

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Aug. 4, 2023

Ep. 49: Phil Keaggy (Part 1)

This UpClose and Personal conversation with legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, Phil Keaggy, is truly one of the greatest I've had since starting Journey to the Stage. Phil has won 7 GMA Dove Awards and has been nominated for multiple Grammys. Our chat is filled with laughs and wonderful…

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July 21, 2023

Ep. 48: Florence Dore- Singer/Songwriter

Florence Dore and I sat for a great conversation about her journey as a singer, songwriter, author and professor. Florence's latest album, "Highways and Rocketships" is a delightful blend of Rock, Americana and Folk. The songs are wonderfully crafted, filled with melodic hooks, superb musical performances, and Florence's lovely voice…

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July 10, 2023

Ep. 46: John Schlitt (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this UpClose & Personal conversation with multi-Grammy and multi-Dove Award winning vocalist John Schlitt, we spend considerable time walking through his formative years and the impact of bands like The Beach Boys and Beatles. Long before he was the vocalist of the most powerful and impactful…

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June 19, 2023

Ep. 45: Jaimee Harris

Jaimee Harris isn't merely a rising star in the Americana-Folk-Singer/Songwriter universe. With the release of her new album, 'Boomerang Town," Jaimee steps up to the mic and stakes a claim among her peers and shows that she stands shoulder to shoulder in storytelling, melody-making and song crafting, with many of…

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June 5, 2023

Ep. 44: Blue Water Highway

Blue Water Highway stands at the top of the list of bands I have come across in the last several years, so it was a real honor for me to sit down with founding members Zack Kibodeaux (primary vocalist and multi-instrumentalist) and Greg Essington (multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, would-be zombie apocalypse survivor).…

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May 17, 2023

Ep. 43: Stephen McCarthy: Multi-Instrumentalist, Songwriter, Vocalist.

Stephen McCarthy has been at the leading edge of genre creation, a claim few can make. With the founding of The Long Ryders in the early 80s, the band was helping lay the foundation for what would eventually be called "Americana." Stephen walks us through the rise, fall, and return…

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May 8, 2023

Ep. 42: Trapper Schoepp- Americana Singer/Songwriter

Trapper Schoepp is a musical force to be reckoned with. His brand new album, "Siren Songs," is his strongest effort to date, and was recorded in the Cash Cabin, a retreat and private recording studio built by the legendary Man in Black, himself, Johnny Cash. With fourteen songs in hand,…

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April 18, 2023

Ep. 41: Glen Phillips (part 2)- Toad the Wet Sprocket, solo artist

This is part two of a very in depth and open conversation I had with Glen Phillips. In this portion of our chat, Glen shares what led to the demise of Toad the Wet Sprocket and how those relational patterns have changed in a way that allows the band to…

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April 9, 2023

Ep. 40: Jon Shabaglian- Singer/Songwriter, Founder of Psalmist Mission

Jon Shabaglian is an award winning singer, songwriter and recording artist, with a growing catalog of soul stirring albums. For decades Jon has been writing, performing and recording music that reflects and reveals the heart of God. With a voice filled with overtones of Soul and R&B, Jon continues to…

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March 28, 2023

Ep. 39: Dan Murphy of The Scarlet Goodbye, Soul Asylum, Golden Smog

As a founding member of multi-platinum selling Soul Asylum, and super group, The Golden Smog, which features members of Wilco, The Jayhawks, Big Star and Run Westy, Run, Grammy Award-winning Dan Murphy has spent decades creating a catalog of great music. Despite his success, in 2012 Dan put his guitar…

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March 21, 2023

Ep.38 Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket, solo artist. Part 1

It was an honor to connect with one of my favorite vocalist, songwriters and lyricists, Glen Phillips. Glen is the voice and principal songwriter for Toad the Wet Sprocket, a band he helped form when he was just 15. This "Upclose & Personal" special interview is filled with an honest…

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Nov. 10, 2022

Episode 28: Ron Hicklin- Legendary Vocalist

You might not know the name Ron Hicklin, but you certainly know his voice. Ron and his singing group, "The Ron Hicklin Singers," sang on over 100 #1 hit songs with artists like Sinatra, Elvis, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, Barbara Streisand, Ringo Starr, Glen Campbell, Michael Jackson, The Carpenters, and…

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