Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier

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/
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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.
 
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"Goes Without Saying," "Resplendent," and "The Rags of Absence" used by permission. 

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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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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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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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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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
 
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Theme songs "Arise and Shine" used by permission

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
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"Truth or Lie" and "Get out of the Game" used by permission.
Theme song "Arise and Shine" used by permission.
 
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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 below to buy music and support great indie music:Michael Roe: http://www.michaelroe.com/index.htmlLatest 77s Music: https://mezzomusicltd.com/Past 77s Music: http://www.77s.com/Kerosene Halo: www.kerosenehalo.netThe Lost Dogs: www.thelostdogs.com
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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.
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