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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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- Yesterday33 min
Dennis Atlas of TOTO on PRINCIPLE, the 5-Week Leap & First Night on Stage
TOTO’s Dennis Atlas opens the vault on the most intense chapter of his career so far.Just five weeks after getting the call (while ordering pizza in Iowa), he walked onstage in Luxembourg in front of 20,000 people as the newest member of TOTO. At the same time he was writing and releasing his deeply personal solo album PRINCIPLE — largely created in hotel rooms and on tour buses between shows.In this conversation we go inside:• The dual reality of TOTO tours + solo album • The hour before showtime • What it takes mentally and emotionally to hold your own in a band with 50 years of history • The first notes of that Luxembourg debut • Bringing PRINCIPLE songs to the stage • What the stage gives that nothing else canA must-listen for anyone who loves live music, classic rock, or the human side of performing.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
Carmine Appice on Game Changer & Temple of Blues II | Stage Vault
Carmine Appice joins Stage Vault for a candid conversation about music, faith, and more than six decades behind the kit.In this episode:• Carmine shares the story behind three original songs he wrote after a life-changing experience — songs he has never performed or released before. One of them (“Game Changer”) plays in full while he listens and reacts on camera.• The making of his current blues album, Temple of Blues II.• His pre-show mental routine and the funny Rod Stewart story about practicing single-stroke rolls.• What being on stage still gives him at 79.• The legendary Isle of Wight 1970 show in front of 600,000 people and the moment the entire crowd stood up like a wave.• The Ed Sullivan appearance that changed everything for Vanilla Fudge.Carmine Appice has played with Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogert & Appice, and Rod Stewart. He’s still active with Cactus All-Stars and his Rod Stewart tribute project.Temple of Blues II is available now: https://cleorecs.com/products/cactus-temple-of-blues-ii-all-stars-cdPhoto by Vito GeraciListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full video on YouTube.Follow Stage Vault: @stagevaultpod everywherestagevaultpod.comSponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- 3 weeks ago15 min
Tiffany on 40 Years on Stage & Stranger Things | Stage Vault
TIFFANY joins Stage Vault for a candid conversation about what it really feels like to walk on stage after 40 years in the business.In this episode we explore:• Her pre-show rituals — vocal stretching, meditation, coffee when energy is low, and the beautiful chaos of her sister putting on her earrings while her hair and makeup artist tries to work around her• The “we’ll make it work” philosophy that has carried her through every variable on the road — weather, backline issues, late nights, early mornings, and back-to-back shows• How Stranger Things shifted everything: younger fans’ eyes lighting up, emotional family memories flooding back, and a powerful reconnection with 80s nostalgia• Her new cookbook Pop Life and why reworking 80s foods felt like the perfect time to tell her story• Why she doesn’t have one single favorite show — the next one is always the one she’s most excited forTIFFANY has been performing since she was nine, opening for legends like Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Waylon Jennings, and later touring with New Kids on the Block. Through it all she has stayed present, adaptable, and deeply connected to the audience right in front of her.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full video conversation on YouTube.Follow Stage Vault: @stagevaultpod stagevaultpod.comTIFFANY🔥 POPLIFE: The Ultimate 80s Kitchen Encore: https://www.amazon.com/Pop-Life-Ultimate-Kitchen-Encore/dp/1968919139/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0🌐 https://tiffanytunes.com/Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Jun 24, 202621 min
Bruce Watson (FOREIGNER) — Pre-Show Rituals, Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour & the Mick Jones Wink
FOREIGNER guitarist Bruce Watson joins Stage Vault to explore the interior world of live performance. From pre-show rituals and calibrating energy for arena crowds to the emotional weight of playing iconic songs and the special Lou Gramm reunion, this conversation lives in The Before, The During, and The Weight.Includes Bruce’s personal Vault memory: the meaningful first wink from Mick Jones onstage. Warm, candid, and full of insight for any live music fan.Stage Vault — The show ends. The vault opens. Sponsored by Musicologie — simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Jun 17, 202615 min
Gracee Shriver: Boujee Boot Country, The Voice & CMA Fest | Stage Vault Podcast
Gracee Shriver joins Stage Vault to explore the real feelings behind live performance — pre-show mindset, the magic (and nerves) of stepping on stage, reading the room, and her standout moments including The Voice blind audition and her dream CMA Fest experience.We also talk about bringing her bold new sound from the Pretty Psycho EP (out June 26) and single "Missed the Boat" to the stage. Warm, honest, and full of heart — exactly what Stage Vault is built for.The show ends. The vault opens.Follow Stage Vault for more conversations with touring artists about life on stage. @stagevaultpodSponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Jun 10, 202624 min
David Bellamy (Bellamy Brothers) — Elephants, Ryman & 50 Years on Stage
David Bellamy joins Stage Vault for a candid conversation about life on stage with his brother Howard. Over 7,000 shows, headlining the Ryman in their 50th anniversary year, the night he crawled under a rogue elephant with his guitar, Conway Twitty in the wings, and the surprise appearance by Lynn Anderson — David shares the real moments that still live inside him.From pre-show bus chaos to the deafening sound of Indian crowds singing every word back, this is the interior experience of a lifelong touring musician.The 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.
- Jun 3, 202618 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.
- May 27, 202617 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.
About Stage Vault
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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