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/caitlinrushingmusic 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

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/JourneyToTheStagePodcast Visit the podcast website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/

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/

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/JourneyToTheStagePodcast Subscribe on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/

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.com Thank 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 https://www.journeytothestage.com/ Peace out.

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/ If you enjoy this chat with Elliah, please share it on your socials to help other people learn about his music and this podcast. Thank you for listening! Learn more about my podcast at https://www.journeytothestage.com/

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.

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 not be satisfied with what he has done. This great conversation covers many aspects of Wesley's career and could prove helpful and encouraging to budding songwriters and artists. You can purchase "Late Style," check for tour dates, and much more by visiting https://www.wesleystace.com/

Bryan Frazier is a gifted Country-Rock 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.

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 A0r5LU0Y1b8ENAh3wApG

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

Michael Roe is a 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.html Latest 77s Music: https://mezzomusicltd.com/ Past 77s Music: http://www.77s.com/ Kerosene Halo: www.kerosenehalo.net The Lost Dogs: www.thelostdogs.com

Holly Nelson is an award-winning vocalist who has a beautiful new solo album out called "Ages Vol. 1." She is also the lead vocalist for the So. Cal. band, Stranger Kings. Holly and I discuss her musical journey, 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.

Mark "Gersh" was a founding member, songwriter, keyboardist and vocalist for White Heart. Brynn was a songwriter, keyboardist and vocalist for Rachel Rachel. This talented married couple create great music together as Soulbreather. We chat about their history and work in their successful individual bands as well as their brand new Soulbreather album "And The Light Shines On," which is available at www.soulbreather.com.

It was an honor to be in The Choir's studio just outside of Nashville with Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong. Derri and Steve have been making music together for nearly 40 years, most notably in the alternative rock band, The Choir. We talk about band history, future projects and the art of crafting songs. And of course we chat about the Dallas Cowboys, for good measure.

Henry Louris shares how he grew into the talented visual artist that he is. As a songwriter (who is working on a project with his dad, Jayhawks singer/songwriter, Gary Louris) Henry sheds light on the similarities between the creative processes of writing a song and creating a piece of art.

Jessy Greene is a world-class multi-instrumentalist, touring musician, session player, singer, and songwriter. She has toured with The Foo Fighters, Pink, and Minneapolis bands like Wilco, Soul Asylum, The Jayhawks and many more.

John Jackson shares great and insightful stories about recording and touring with The Jayhawks, his work at Legacy/SONY Music, and his musical journey that musicians and music-lovers alike will enjoy. A MUST-LISTEN for fans of The Jayhawks.