Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier
Conversations with musical Icons and Indies. Across genres. Across styles. Across eras. Journey to the Stage explores the winding pathways traveled by musicians, artists, composers, and songwriters. We highlight current projects by our guests, but always start our journey at the beginning.
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Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
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 and open dialogue about the early years of the band, how critics impacted Glen, and the realization that there is beauty in embracing grief. Glen opens up about how the community that formed online around his music during the lockdown has helped him to see the audience in a very different way. We talk at length about songs such as "I Will Not Take These Things for Granted," and much, much more. If you are a fan of Glen's wonderful solo career and Toad the Wet Sprocket, you will love this authentic conversation.
Part 2 will be released on April 17, 2023. Glen gives a very honest accounting of what lead Toad to call it a day and some of the work that had to take place in order for them to become a band again. We talk songwriting and Glen discusses the one thing that has robbed him of many songs. As a huge fan of Glen's solo work, I move the discussion to that topic and we play a beautiful song from his latest solo album, a song that ranks up there with Glen's finest.
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For the latest on Glen's solo work, click here: https://glenphillips.com/
For the latest on Toad the Wet Sprocket, click here: https://toadthewetsprocket.com/
Copyright Notification:
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission.
To hear more of Chris Taylor's wonderful music and see his visual art, please visit www.christaylorworld.com
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 like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening!
Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
Omnis Gloria Christo
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
"Sir, Please" is a brilliant band whose days of making a splash on the musical scene are just getting started. In a Journey to the Stage first, I was joined by the entire band, which includes twins Shane (vocals) and Josh (bass) Cronin, Michael Leese (guitar) and drummer David Kohn. We dig into the band's origin story and all the fun and challenges that come with developing a unique sound. In this blast of a conversation, the band discusses what it's like playing to a packed venue in support of REO Speedwagon, compared to a club of bouncing fans.
We play two outstanding songs from the band's debut album, "Simply Loved and Lingered On," which lovers of good music will enjoy thoroughly. If you like alternative pop rock (and you should), you will love "Sir, Please."
This is a fun conversation filled with laughter with some very talented musicians and writers.
PLEASE SUPPORT great indie bands like "Sir, Please" by going to see them live, stream their tunes, tell friends about them, buy some merch.
To find "Sir, Please's" latest show dates, website, and social media platforms, click the link tree here: https://linktr.ee/sirpleaseband
Copyright Notification:
"Dance with Me" written by Sir, Please. Used by permission.
"Different" written by Sir, Please. Used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission.
To hear more of Chris Taylor's wonderful music and see his visual art, please visit www.christaylorworld.com
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 like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening!
Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
Omnis Gloria Christo
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Singer, songwriter and guitarist, Mike Stand has been making music for over four decades. When the Altar Boys brought their anthemic brand of righteous punk to the So. Cal. music scene in the early 80s, their fans knew they had found something special. In this most memorable conversation, Mike and I trace his musical journey through the tragedies and triumphs, from his childhood, to adulthood, to parenthood. We chat about his various bands, that along with the Altar Boys, includes Full Circle, Clash of Symbols, solo work, and Mike's latest band, the Altar Billies. Mike is great to talk to, which made for a very special episode filled with great stories and memories.
Keep up with the Altar Billies: https://www.instagram.com/altarbillies/
Altar Billies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAltarBillies
Altar Boys YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thealtarboysofficialyoutub7553
Copyright Notification:
"No Substitute" written by Mike Stand. Used by permission.
"All in 1" written by Mike Stand. Used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission.
To hear more of Chris Taylor's wonderful music and see his visual art, please visit www.christaylorworld.com
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 like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening!
Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
Omnis Gloria Christo
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
I had the pleasure of catching up with Thundermother's founder and guitarist, Filippa Nässil, as she sat in a Swedish pub, fresh from returning from the road, where her and her band toured the United States with Rock legends, The Scorpions.
Filippa and I chat a bit about her path as a musician and songwriter and discuss the joys of touring the world with one of the most iconic bands in Rock. Thundermother have made a name for themselves as a powerhouse Rock band that takes no prisoners. We play a couple of cuts from Thundermother's new album, Black and Gold.
For all the latest news, tour dates and band store, please swing by their website: https://www.thundermother.com/
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Copyright Notification:
"Barrowed Time" written by Thundermother. Used by permission.
"Black and Gold" written by Thundermother. Used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission.
To hear more of Chris Taylor's wonderful music and see his visual art, please visit www.christaylorworld.com
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 like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening!
Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
Omnis Gloria Christo
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Michael Lockwood has had a long and fascinating musical career. He has worked with artists like the late (and former spouse) Lisa Marie Presley, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Carly Simon, Susanna Hoffs and many more, as a songwriter, producer, touring or studio musician. This one-time son in law of Elvis Presley had his first foray into the musical spotlight with his band, Lions & Ghosts, where Michael was a cowriter and guitar player. Lions & Ghosts' first album, "Velvet Kiss, Lick of the Lime" has just been remastered, rereleased, and made available digitally for streaming for the first time. The powerfully anthemic album is an unknown gem that is filled with great hooks, timeless production and musical and vocal performances that exemplify the best of 80s Rock n Roll. Giving this album a spin will show the listener why Lions & Ghosts were taken on the road with powerhouse bands like Guns N Roses, The Church, Gene Loves Jezebel, Love and Rockets, The Alarm and many more.
Michael and I walk through his colorful musical journey and play a cut from the newly rereleased "Velvet Kiss, Lick of the Lime," and their BRAND NEW single, "Gurl I Luv You." The album and new single are available on all the streaming services.
This episode is dedicated to Lisa Marie Presley. May she rest in peace.
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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 like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening!
Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
Copyright Notification:
"Passion" written by Lions & Ghosts. Used by permission.
"Gurl I Luv You" written by Rick Parker and Michael Lockwood. Used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission.
To hear more of Chris Taylor's wonderful music and see his visual art, please visit www.christaylorworld.com
Omnis Gloria Christo
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Ben Balmer and I had such an enjoyable chat, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy it. Ben is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of great talent. His harmonica playing drips with great emotive resonance and brings a unique feel to his music. Ben's new album, "Honky-Tonk Macbeth" is truly worth checking out. Its songs are flavored with Americana, the Blues, and just enough twang to stir the soul. Ben is a gifted songwriter and has a voice that is simultaneously smooth and gritty, the perfect match for his well-crafted songs and harmonica playing.
If you enjoy this chat and Ben's music, share this episode on your socials and with your friends.
Keep up with the latest and greatest, show dates and merch on Ben's website: https://www.benbalmer.com/
Follow Ben on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd9JgStBVoa/
To purchase downloads, visit Ben's Bandcamp page: https://benbalmer.bandcamp.com/
THANK YOU for listening to Journey to the Stage. Please consider leaving a review, rating, or follow. I'm an indie podcaster with no marketing budget, so those things are very helpful in helping others find our podcast.
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Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATIONS:
Podcast theme song, "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission.
"Married to the Road" written by Noah Collins (ASCAP) and Ben Balmer. Used by permission.
"Evil Eyes" written by Ben Balmer. Used by permission.
Omnis Gloria Christo
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
With several decades in the music industry, Wayne Kirkpatrick has had a monumental career that shows no signs of slowing down. In the early 80s, Wayne formed partnerships and friendships with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith and would go on to co-write with both of them for many years and many albums, helping to write some of the most popular songs in the CCM space. The impact Wayne has had in the careers of those two great talents cannot be overstated.
Along with Tommy Simms and previous Journey to the Stage guest, Gordon Kennedy, Wayne co-wrote "Change the World," which was made popular by Eric Clapton, for which Wayne won a Grammy for Song of the Year. That group of three writers (Kirkpatrick, Simms and Kennedy) wrote all of the music for Garth Brook's album, "In the Life of Chris Gaines."
Songs Wayne has written have been sung by artists like Faith Hill, Peter Frampton, Joe Cocker, Rich Mullins, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood and many many more.
Wayne and his brother Karey Kirkpatrick, who is a very successful movie director, producer and screenwriter (Chicken Run, The Rescuers Down Under, James and the Giant Peach and many more) wrote the smash-hit Broadway musical, "Something Rotten," which was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, and winner of one. Currently the Kirkpatrick brothers are taking the new musical adaptation of "Mrs. Doubtfire" (for which they wrote the music and lyrics) to stage in England with plans to bring it to the States and to Broadway.
This conversation with Wayne is filled with stories from the "inside" of the CCM world. Wayne pulls the curtain back on the herculean effort it takes to write a musical, revealing a personal side to the adventure so rarely seen by the public. I hope you all enjoy it.
IF YOU DO enjoy this conversation, please consider leaving a review. With several million podcasts in existence, it can be a challenge in getting people's attention. When you leave a review, rating, or follow Journey to the Stage, it helps the algorithm go to work and helps others find us. Thank so much :-).
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATIONS:
Podcast theme song, "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission.
Omnis gloria Christo
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Wayne Everett is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter with a musical history that spans decades. He has been an integral part of bands like The Prayer Chain, Starflyer59, The Lassie Foundation and CUSH- all bands that have made incredible music but are criminally underexposed. As a solo artist, Wayne has written and recorded two solo albums, the latest of which is titled, "Two Ghosts," a collection of wonderfully-crafted songs with echoes of Laurel Canyon reverberating throughout.
Wayne and I walk through his musical journey, the various bands he's been in and discuss the new EP released by The Lassie Foundation called "The Cave Sessions" along with the new songs The Lassies aim to release in 2023. If you're not familiar with music Wayne has made, you can hear a couple songs we play in this episode; one from The Lassie Foundation and one from Wayne's latest solo project.
Wayne on Bandcamp: https://wayneeverett.bandcamp.com/
The Lassie Foundation on Bandcamp: https://lassiefoundation.bandcamp.com/
If you enjoy this chat with the talented Wayne Everett, share this episode with others. Ratings and reviews are such a huge help in helping others to find Journey to the Stage, and I'm thankful for any and all.
----Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier----
Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATIONS:
Podcast theme song, "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission.
"I'm Stealin' to be Your One in a Million" written by The Lassie Foundation. Used by permission.
"The Smallest Earthquake" written by Wayne Everett. Used by permission.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
I was overjoyed to welcome back to the artists throne the one and only Dennis Diken! Dennis and I chat about the rerelease of the wonderful album, "Christmas with the Smithereens." Dennis takes us back in time and shares stories about the songs they selected, recording and the what this album means to the band, both then and now. We play a couple of tracks and talk about waking up Christmas morning to streets of snow and cold outside, and the latest Beatles album under the tree! This will be a fun listen for any Smithereens fan!
This album streams everywhere, but DO NOT miss out on the special LIMITED EDITION Christmas green vinyl and CD, which can be found here: https://www.officialsmithereens.com/store
There are MANY more great Smithereens items, ready to ship for the holidays- and FREE shipping for US orders.
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 like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening!
Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATIONS:
Podcast theme song, "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
"On Christmas Morning" written by Jim Babjak. Used by permission.
"Merry Christmas Baby" written by Brian Wilson. Used by permission.
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with the lovely and talented Jenn Whiteman and Samantha Ayers of the modern Folk duo, RYVOLI. These friends and musical partners have created a melodically stunning new album titled, "Not in a Bad Way." The album is filled with beauty and carries an intimate sound and feel, making it easy to fall in love with. We play a couple of songs ("Oleika Sunset," and the title track, "Not in a Bad Way") and chat about their backstories. If you love acoustic beauty, this album is a must-listen.
I have to say that I laughed more during our chat than I have on any other episode. Our conversation continued long after we wrapped and we all laughed hysterically. If you enjoy RYVOLI's music like I do, share this episode with your friends.
Thank you for supporting indie artists like RYVOLI
Visit RYVOLI's website: https://www.ryvoli.com/
Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryvoli/
Like them on FB: http://www.facebook.com/ryvoli
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I9tCYhkePbjVaPa3WZaTA?si=XEzBMN44TqmYOSlXAZqCLw
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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 like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening!
Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
Copyright Notification:
"Not in a Bad Way" and "Oleika Sunset" used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" by Chris Taylor used by permission.