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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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/
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"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/
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"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.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
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 of which is shared in our conversation. This episode is filled with wisdom for any who aspire to be a singer and songwriter, and will be enjoyed by anyone who loves good music.To learn more about Bill, purchase physical music, check out tour dates etc., please visit https://www.billmalloneemusic.com/To purchase digital music from Bill, visit https://billmalloneemusic.bandcamp.com/Special thanks to Chris Taylor for the use of "Arise and Shine" from his great album, "Never Ending Now." Chris is a very talented musical and visual artist. Please visit www.christaylorworld.comThank you all for listening. This episode is dedicated to my friend and brother in Christ, Sean Cox.To learn more about this podcast, swing by my website www.journeytothestage.comPeace out.
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
Theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
"Goes Without Saying," "Resplendent," and "The Rags of Absence" used by permission.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
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 and discuss the award winning musical theatre productions Elliah has written.
Check Elliah's website for his new album (also available on all streaming platforms), tour updates and the latest news https://www.elliahheifetz.com/
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COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
"First Generation American" and "Living Proof" used by permission.
Theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
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, Reba, Alison Krauss and many more), touring with Garth, and his latest recording with Dogs of Peace.Find tour info, Dogs of Peace links and all the latest that Gordon is doing at https://www.gordonkennedymusic.com/.If so inclined, please consider leaving a kind review or rating, following or subscribing to keep more interviews coming. Thank you kindly.
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COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
"20/20 Vision" used by permission.
Theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
Song clips used under Fair Use for educational and commentary purposes.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
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," check for tour dates, and much more by visiting https://www.wesleystace.com/
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"Where the Bands Are" and "All the Yous" used by permission.
Theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
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 him on the various social media platforms by the handle @bryanfraziermusic. His music is available on all the platforms.
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COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
"On the Radio" and "I Don't Miss You" used by permission.
Theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
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 latest work (and purchase music to support Kerry) at www.kerrymuzzey.com
As 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/JourneyToTheStagePodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
All songs by Kerry Muzzey and Candlepark Stars used by permission
Theme songs "Arise and Shine" used by permission