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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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Rain Perry and I sat for delightful chat about her brand new album, "A White Album." This album is a wonderful collection of songs filled with powerful storytelling and melodic beauty. We play two songs from the album and spend a bit of time talking about the story they tell, which is a fascinating portion of our time together. Along with creating a lovely catalogue of work spanning over two decades as a recording artist, we discuss the documentary film that Rain made. Her film, "The Workshop," tells the story of the shift in the music industry from selling albums to the world of streaming, but not in a remote and cold way, but through the life and career of one man, a studio owner and producer.
Rain is a testament of how a person can react to challenges and make something beautiful out of it. This conversation will encourage all who listen.
Visit Rain's homepage for the latest and greatest: https://www.rainperry.com/
To purchase music and merch from Rain: https://rainperry.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainperry
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rainperry
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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:
"Melody and Jack" used by permission.
"The Money" used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" by Chris Taylor used by permission.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
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 her journey, and we played two cuts from her new album that represent well the beauty of the album.
Keep up with the all the latest news, show dates and so on at https://www.mayerlewine.com/
Support May on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mayerlewine
Find May on Fakebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayerlewinemusic/
Follow May in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/may_erlewine/?hl=en
Buy May's music on Bandcamp! https://mayerlewine.bandcamp.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
Copyright Notification:
"Tiny Beautiful Things" used by permission.
"Easy" used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" by Chris Taylor used by permission.
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
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 him tick as an artist with a foot in the musical and visual worlds. Special thanks to the one and only Mike (Doc Love) Roe for making a special appearance.
To get the latest and greatest and to hear Chris' music and see his visual art, please visit his website https://christaylorworld.com/home
Join me in supporting Chris on Pateon: https://www.patreon.com/christaylorworld/posts
To buy downloads of Chris' music, please visit his store on Bandcamp https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/music
Chris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christaylormusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christaylorworld/
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:
"Everything Begins Here" used by permission.
"Burn the Night Away" used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" by Chris Taylor used by permission.
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
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 Pluribus M Ross."
This episode is dedicated to Mark Feldbush- a lover of great music and the one who (accidentally) turned me on to M Ross' music.
Thank you for supporting great indie artists like M Ross Perkins by buying their music and merch, and seeing them on the road. To do those things, check out M Ross' website www.mrossperkins.com
Like his FB page and follow him on Instagram to get the latest 411:
https://www.facebook.com/mrossperkins
https://www.instagram.com/mrossperkins/
Purchase download from M Ross' Bandcamp page https://mrossperkins.bandcamp.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
Copyright Notification:
"Tired of Me" used by permission.
"Mr Marble Eyes (Marbles for His Eyes)" used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" by Chris Taylor used by permission.
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
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 dreadfully wrong.
There is an intimacy and fine crafting in Graeme's music that listeners will connect with instantly.
You can follow Graeme on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/graeme_james/?hl=en
Like him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/graemejamesmusic
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:
"The Sea of Infinite Possibilities" used by permission.
"The Voyage of the James Caird" used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" by Chris Taylor used by permission.
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
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 voice can be heard in hundreds of films such as The Sound of Music, Forrest Gump, Jumanji, Beetlejuice, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Deadpool 2. She also sang on the great variety shows of the 60s and 70s like The Danny Kaye Show, Red Skeleton Show and the Carol Burnett show.
If you have watched an episode of The Simpsons, you have heard Sally, her daughter (Susie Stevens-Logan) and Danny Elfman singing "The Simpsons" as the show theme begins.
In this unforgettable episode, Sally and I walk through her 60 year career as an actress, vocalist, Hollywood contractor, songwriter and trusted partner to directors like Steven Spielberg. Sally has many great stories to tell about things like touring with Nat King Cole and the racism the African-American singers faced in the early 60s. We cover a lot of ground but merely scratch the surface.
To learn more about the wonderful Sally Stevens and her legendary career, pick up a copy of Sally's memoir! The book is schedule to release on (or around) August 15, 2022. You can get updates at https://www.sallystevenswriter.com/
I am so grateful for Sally being so generous with her time and sharing her fascinating stories and insights. Sally is an absolute sweetheart and I am so thankful for a new delightful friend.
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:
Audio clips used under Fair Use for educational and commentary purposes.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" by Chris Taylor used by permission.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
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, then you will love Caitlin.Find tour dates, merch, updates and music at Caitlin's website: https://www.caitlinrushingmusic.com/Follow Caitlin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinrushing/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitlinrushingmusicAs an indie podcaster, I could use 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/JourneyToTheStagePodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
Copyright Notification:
"Why You Gotta" and "Tennessee" used by permission.
Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
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 buy physical copies of their work, visit their website https://www.slowcrush.org/To buy downloads and merch, visit the band's Bandcamp page https://slowcrush.bandcamp.com/This show is dedicated to Jordan and Rachel Golding- two of my favorite people in the world. My family and I love you guys and we will miss you greatly. God bless you both. Don't forget the way home :-).If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and leave a kind review.Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/Like on FB: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcastVisit the podcast website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
"Hush" and "Bent and Broken" used by permission.
Theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
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 universally praised and has found great Billboard Chart success. Their sibling harmonies are rich and the songwriting is incredible.In this episode we play two songs from the album and get some insight into their respective backstories. We talk a bit of musical journey and learn which Whitmore was the teacher's pet in school and which would most likely survive the zombie apocalypse.To purchase "Ghost Stories," check out tour dates, and learn more about The Whitmore Sisters, please visit https://www.thewhitmoresisters.com/Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitmoresisters/Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitmoresisters/If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! Give it a like, review, or some stars.Check out my website https://www.journeytothestage.com/
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
"Learn to Fly" and "Ghost Stories" used by permission.
Theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
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 beating out hundreds of applicants for the lead vocal spot in Kansas. We talk albums he produced, his various bands, songwriting, and play two great songs from his brand new album. Look for John on the road at his website and get his GREAT new album stat!Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed my chat with John, please share with your friends and leave a kind review or rating if so inclined.Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/Like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcastSubscribe on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABwWebsite: https://www.journeytothestage.com/
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
"The Amazing Grace" and "Time Machine" are used by permission.
Theme song "Arise and Shine" is used by permission.