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Welcome to "Your Music Journey," the podcast that takes you on a captivating exploration of the world of music. Join us as we dive deep into the stories and experiences of renowned musicians, songwriters, producers, and other industry professionals.In each episode, we sit down with a different guest to uncover the fascinating details of their personal music journey. Whether they're chart-topping superstars or emerging talents, we bring you exclusive interviews that reveal the intimate moments and pivotal events that shaped their careers.
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- 2 days ago18 min
Colin Blunstone (The Zombies) — Pre-Show Rituals, Vocal Care & His Rock Hall Memory | Stage Vault
Colin Blunstone of The Zombies joins Stage Vault to explore the interior world of live performance.From the extra responsibility of solo tours to the quiet hour he protects before every show, Colin shares his vocal warm-up routine, early Battle of the Bands memories, and why high keys still require care six decades later.He closes with the one moment he would preserve forever: the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction — a night that felt even sweeter after the long wait.Chapters00:00 Intro 00:10 Welcome Colin Blunstone 00:35 Solo shows vs The Zombies 01:55 Last 30 minutes before stage 03:35 Vocal exercises & protecting the voice 05:15 Watford Town Hall 1964 13:10 Most vivid memories 16:19 Vault Question: Rock Hall Induction Photo (landscape): Keith WaldegravePhoto (square): Davis-ANL-REX-Shutterstock (1794574a)The Zombies Pop Group 1964The show ends. The vault opens.Episode timestamps and full video available on YouTube @stagevaultpodFollow Stage Vault for candid conversations with the artists who’ve lived the stage life.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Will Turpin (Collective Soul) – Pre-Show Energy, Live Connection & the Night His Son Joined the Stage
Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin joins Chuck for a warm, unhurried conversation about the real interior life of the stage.From conserving energy in a hotel room to bouncing in the backstage party box, riding the wave of audience connection, and the surreal weight of family legacy moments — including the night his son Tristan first stepped on stage with the band. Will also reflects on Woodstock, studio-to-stage lessons, and what it means to keep showing up night after night.Timestamps:00:00 – Sponsor & Intro00:16 – Welcome to Stage Vault01:35 – Pre-show day: Hotel room incubation & conserving energy02:57 – Backstage rituals & the Party Box03:50 – Studio life vs. live energy exchange05:21 – Reading the audience & the energy wave06:15 – New music plans (“Eye on You” & more)06:33 – How a fresh song feels ready06:58 – Recording “Here to Eternity” at Elvis’s Palm Springs estate09:05 – As the bassist: What I listen for on stage10:07 – Woodstock ’94 memories (nearly 500,000 people)12:10 – The only time I still get nervous13:38 – Nights that hit different: Tributes to lost friends14:47 – The “Give Me a Word” documentary17:07 – Vault Question: One moment sealed forever18:02 – Outro & thanksEvery episode ends with the same question: If you could preserve one moment from your life on stage forever, what would it be?The show ends. The vault opens.Stage Vault — behind the curtain, inside the legend.New episodes weekly. Subscribe and never miss what artists carry with them before they step into the lights.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- 2 weeks ago18 min
Thomas Dolby Interview: She Blinded Me With Science, Bowie at Live Aid & Lost Toy People Reunion | Stage Vault
Thomas Dolby sits down on Stage Vault for a warm and insightful conversation.From his unforgettable solo opening at The Vogue in Indianapolis, reuniting the Lost Toy People after nearly 40 years, the chaos of gear failures (and throwing T-shirts into the crowd), to playing with David Bowie at Live Aid, Thomas shares stories from a legendary career in music.A must-listen for fans of 80s new wave, synthpop, and great live music storytelling.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- 3 weeks ago25 min
Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) – "We Didn’t Need The Armor"
Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) opens the Vault: 50+ years, 9,000 shows, the real story behind the armor, the 2008 no-makeup show, and why Twisted Sister is bigger than any one member. A powerful conversation about legacy, muscle memory, and the one night that made it all worth it.00:00 Welcome to the Vault – Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister)02:40 Pre-Show Rituals & Muscle Memory After 9,000 Shows05:15 Bar Band Years: Rejection by Day, Thousands by Night11:40 The Legendary 2008 Holland Helicopter Show (No Makeup, No Costumes)15:30 Playing “We’re Not Gonna Take It” to 50,000 People17:10 Does It Become Your Identity After Five Decades?19:10 Picking the Guitars Back Up After Monterrey21:50 Preparing for Shows Now vs 198423:40 The New Chapter with Sebastian Bach25:10 Vault Close: The One Night That Justified Every SacrificeSponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- May 6, 202620 min
Ronnie Platt (Kansas) – Pre-Show Nerves, Live Magic & The Vault
Kansas frontman Ronnie Platt joins the Vault! From drilling for perfection to the rush of 10,000 fans singing every word, discover what keeps classic rock alive on stage. Powerful stories and the one memory he’d preserve forever.0:00 Intro0:16 Welcome to Stage Vault0:55 Show Day Routine & Rehearsal Obsession3:36 30 Minutes Before Showtime5:54 Carry On Wayward Son & SNL7:15 “I Get to Watch the Audience Turn 18 Again”10:55 When Things Go Wrong on Stage14:44 Montreal — Dust in the Wind Magic18:44 The Vault Question19:15 OutroSponsored by Musicologie — simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- May 6, 202625 min
Lawrence Gowan (Styx) – Show Day Rituals, Audience Connection & The Vault
Lawrence Gowan of Styx joins Stage Vault for an inspiring conversation on show-day rituals, backstage humor, riding the audience wave, and why a great live performance is the highest form of entertainment. He shares how Styx keeps classics fresh and answers the Vault question with a powerful memory from his parents’ basement.0:00 Intro0:16 Welcome to the Vault1:01 Show Day Routine3:20 Exercise & Tai Chi4:57 Fresh Air & Pre-Show Mindset5:16 Backstage Singing & Bluegrass Renegade8:26 Build and Destroy + Audience Wave10:31 Stiff Audiences & Catalog Anchors14:24 Dali Painting Analogy & "It's Never the Same Twice"17:21 Memorable Shows (London Palladium & Des Moines)22:52 The Vault Question24:30 OutroSponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Apr 28, 20261 min
Stage Vault — The Show That Happens Before the Show | Official Trailer
Every night, before the lights go down, something happens. Something the crowd never sees.Stage Vault is a new video podcast about the interior experience of live performance — what musicians think, feel, and do in the hours and moments before they walk on stage.New episodes starting May 6, 2026.Find us:YouTube: @stagevaultpodApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-vault/id1698861800Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t7otHVNKIyjL11FPMvHi3?si=glk-3NC1SGq0uU5blyo1TwInstagram: @stagevaultpodWebsite: StageVaultPod.com
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Welcome to "Your Music Journey," the podcast that takes you on a captivating exploration of the world of music. Join us as we dive deep into the stories and experiences of renowned musicians, songwriters, producers, and other industry professionals.In each episode, we sit down with a different guest to uncover the fascinating details of their personal music journey. Whether they're chart-topping superstars or emerging talents, we bring you exclusive interviews that reveal the intimate moments and pivotal events that shaped their careers.
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