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Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier
Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier
Every artist has a story. Every story has a beginning.  Journey to the Stage explores the winding pathways traveled by musicians, artist…
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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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Recent Episodes

March 17, 2025

Ep. 84: The Fernando Ortega Interview

For decades Fernando Ortega has written and recorded songs and hymns that are filled with profound spiritual truths, great doctrine, that are arranged in beauty and sung with authenticity. I had the pleasure of chatting with ...
March 3, 2025

Ep. 83: Pure Prairie League's Mike Reilly

Pure Prairie League, along with bands like The Eagles, helped create the Country/Rock blend that launched in the early 1970s. Along with the genre defining hit, "Aimee," Pure Prairie League has cemented its legacy by creating...
Feb. 17, 2025

Ep. 82: Jesse Terry- singer/songwriter

Jesse Terry is one of those artists that stopped me in my tracks. From the first time I played his new album, "Arcadia," I knew I had stumbled upon a very special artist. Jesse's songwriting is simply incredible- both melodic...
Feb. 3, 2025

Ep. 81: Interview with Russ Taff pt. 2

There are interviews, and there are interviews. This is a conversation that I will never forget. In this concluding portion of my chat with Russ Taff, we pick up where we left off in part one, where I asked Russ if his 1987 s...
Jan. 27, 2025

Ep. 80: Interview with Russ Taff pt. 1

No one in the world has a voice like Russ Taff. With 6 Grammys to his name and more Dove Awards than one could count, Russ has nothing left to prove in the world of music. With all of that success to stand on, Russ has record...
Dec. 30, 2024

Ep. 79: Burn the Jukebox

Burn the Jukebox have been burning up the internet for the last few years and have made a name for themselves by playing some of the best Rock and Pop songs of the past few decades. This group of highschoolers caught the atte...
Dec. 23, 2024

Ep. 78: Phil Keaggy & Malcolm Guite discuss their new album!

I had the pleasure of sitting with Phil Keaggy and Malcolm Guite and discuss their brand new collaborative album, Songs and Sonnets . This special album is filled with the masterful poetry of Malcolm Guite, whose recitations ...
Dec. 9, 2024

Ep. 77: Interview with Petra legend, Bob Hartman pt. 2

Bob Hartman is one of my heroes and it was a tremendous honor to conduct such an extensive interview with him. We begin part two of this interview talking about how Bob tracked down John Schlitt, which would lead to John join...
Nov. 25, 2024

Ep. 76: Interview with Petra legend, Bob Hartman pt. 1

In part one of this in-depth conversation with Petra founder, Bob Hartman, we talk about Bob's early influences and the guitarists that captured his attention as a young musician. Bob talks about his faith journey and the ban...
Oct. 14, 2024

Ep. 75: The dB's (Peter Holsapple & Will Rigby)

The dB's may not be a household name in the mainstream of Rock, but for those that enjoy the alleyways and cul-de-sacs of popular music, The dB's stand with a handful of other bands that unintentionally helped start a new gen...
Sept. 30, 2024

Ep 74: Debby Campbell on the Life & Legacy of Glen Campbell

As the oldest daughter of Country superstar Glen Campbell, Debbie Campbell had a special insight into her father's life and journey in a way that no one else did. In this insightful conversation, Debbie talks about her life w...
Sept. 16, 2024

Ep. 73: Sara Horner on the Life & Legacy of James Horner

James Horner composed music for over 160 films during the course of his remarkable career. Among his many works are music scores for some of the biggest films in Hollywood history, like Avatar and Titanic, and epic films such...
Sept. 2, 2024

Ep. 72: The Bryan Duncan Interview pt. 2 (with Phil Keaggy surprise visit!)

In this final segment of my extensive interview with Grammy Award winning vocalist and songwriter, we wade into some deep waters. Bryan shares his thoughts as he looks back at the time when he was in the upper echelon of the ...
Aug. 19, 2024

Ep. 71: The Bryan Duncan Interview part 1

Grammy Award winning songwriter and vocalist Bryan Duncan has had a 50+ year career that began in the Jesus Movement. His seminole group, The Sweet Comfort Band, helped launch modern CCM. After going solo in the mid 1980s, Br...
Aug. 5, 2024

Ep. 70: Jenn Franklin- Singer/Songwriter

Jenn Franklin is an indie artist that everyone needs to hear. Simply put, Jenn is one of the best indie songwriters and vocalists I have come across since I have been hosting Journey to the Stage. With a powerful voice traine...
July 15, 2024

Ep. 69: Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary, the iconic folk trio of the 1960s, achieved remarkable success and left an indelible mark on the American music landscape and social conscience. With their rich and unforgettable harmonies and lyrics tha...
July 1, 2024

Ep. 68: Composer Bear McCreary

Over the last 20+ years, Emmy Award winning composer Bear McCreary has created a beautiful, powerful and impressive body of work that spans across media forms. With sprawling musical diversity, Bear has composed for video gam...
June 17, 2024

Ep. 67: Dirty Loops Bassist Henrik Linder

In this exclusive one-on-one interview with Dirty Loops bassist extraordinaire, Henrik Linder, we cover a lot of musical terrain. Henrik and I chat about his development as a musician who started on piano at age 4 through tod...
June 10, 2024

Ep. 66: The Staudt Brothers

This may be the debut album of the Staudt Brothers, but these Texas gents are musical veterans. Their new album, "Livewire Priest," is filled with songs that are road tested and built on a foundation of memorable hooks, gritt...
May 20, 2024

Ep. 65: Jonathan Dinklage- RUSH and Hamilton Violinist

Jonathan Dinklage is a world class violinist and violist who has recorded and toured with some of the biggest and most talented artists of our time- with names like David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and many more. His d...
May 6, 2024

Ep. 64: Salt of the Sound

Salt of the Sound have been making some of the most beautiful music I've come across in the last several years. The husband and wife duo, Ben and Anita Tatlow, continue to create music for prayer, contemplation, worship and m...
April 22, 2024

Ep. 63: The Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn (pt. 2)

In this final segment of my extensive conversation with singer/songwriter Steve Wynn, we spend time talking about The Baseball Project, Steve's upcoming memoir (coming in August 2024), his upcoming solo album (also releasing ...
April 8, 2024

Ep. 62: The Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn (pt. 1)

The Dream Syndicate is one of the few bands that have been a part of starting a new movement in the Rock world. With equal doses of The Velvet Underground, Black Flag, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, The Dream Syndicate helped crea...
March 25, 2024

Ep. 61: Emmaline- Alternative R&B and Jazz Vocalist

Emmaline is an artist who can take a song decades old and bring it to life with her magic touch in arranging and sultry vocal delivery. Beyond adding a fresh coat of paint to the great songs of a bygone era, Emmaline writes s...
March 11, 2024

Ep. 60: Shannon Clark and the Sugar

There are some bands that when you hear them for the first time, they just stop you in your tracks and draw you in. That's what happened the first time I heard Shannon Clark and the Sugar. I was honored to be joined by Shanno...

Recent Blog Posts

Jan. 4, 2023

Why we all should support indie artists.

Indie artists are independent musicians who produce and distribute their own music without being signed to a major record label. These artists often face a number of challenges in getting their music heard and appreciated by a wider audience. In tod…

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May 24, 2022

Journey to the Stage ranks in the TOP 10% of podcasts!!!

THANK YOU to everyone who has tuned in and told their friends about Journey to the Stage. We are fortunate enough to rank in the top 10% of all podcasts around the world in terms of popularity. That's pretty incredible and humbling. 

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March 30, 2022

Be my guest?

Booking guests for a fairly new podcast is something that takes a great deal of persistence, hutzpah, and thick skin. I am not afraid to ask ANYONE on to my podcast. In fact, most people would laugh if they were to read the list of crossed out names…

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Reviews

Fabulous

"What a wonderful contribution to the music world. Love the spotlights, conversations & genuine love for music portrayed within each podcast. Brilliantly put together. Thank you !"

ChampionElite | Sept. 6, 2021

For all who love music

"Bryan Frazier gives music lovers a gift by zooming in on the lives, inspirations and and passions of todays artists. In listening to the conversations, one comes away with a better understanding that…"

Sean M. Cox | March 30, 2022

Off to a GREAT start

"I came across Journey to the Stage as I was searching in the Apple Podcast app and the name and logo caught my attention. I listened to the first episode and new I had found a really great podcast. B…"

Michelle Stevens-Miller | April 3, 2022

One of my favorites

"I really enjoy Journey to the Stage. I've listened to every episode and it's become one of my favorite podcasts. Great interviews and I've discovered lost of new music."

Marcel Garcia | April 7, 2022

For Music Lovers

"This is a really good podcast for people who love music. Good pace and I've learned a lot about songwriting, which has been helpful to me as a young writer. It's actually been really encouraging."

GP Linden | April 9, 2022

Great Interviewer

"I've seen many interviewers who interject too much of themselves in the interview and make it more about them. Bryan asks good questions and gives his guests room to answer. That's kinda refreshing."

Rene Bautista | April 10, 2022

Let’s the music speak

"One of my favorite music podcasts: I can’t express how many times I’ve listened to a podcast or watched a documentary that was more about the interviewer than about the artist/music. Bryan not only l…"

Eric | April 11, 2022

Thumbs up

"I'm a big fan of Wesley Stace/John Wesley Harding and have heard several interviews with him over the years. I just finished listening to the episode with Wesley on it and I think it's my favorite in…"

Bill Severson | April 11, 2022

Great new podcast

"This is one of my favorite new podcasts. Good interviews. Host seems real."

Wassabi Bobby | April 17, 2022

Five Star Podcast

"I'm a huge fan of the Foo Fighters and found Journey to the Stage when I was searching for an old interview with Jessey Greene and came across this podcast. Very well done. Good interviews and I like…"

Geri K. | April 28, 2022

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

"Lots of 🌟🌟 for Bryan and his podcast. I don’t know what he was doing before he started Journey but he musta been doing some kind of interviews or something. He’s got a knack for conversation and bala…"

Lisa Kurshman | May 2, 2022

Very enjoyable

"I like this podcast a lot and enjoy getting to “know” the artists a little. A lot of the artists have given some sage advice and I’m glad Bryan asks them to do that. The host has a way to make his gu…"

Kellie W. | May 11, 2022

Awesome

"Awesome music podcast. Some podcasts, even music podcasts are WAY too long. This is the perfect length. I haven't heard all the episodes yet, but every one that I've listened to, even the ones where …"

Mike Kitsmiller | Dec. 23, 2022

Insightful, engaging and entertaining!

"I was pulled in by Bryan’s episodes with Glen Phillips, and boy am I glad I gave it a try! Perhaps the best interview I’ve heard with GP. Bryan comes at the interview in an engaging and informed w…"

starsgoblue | April 18, 2023

Review

"Awesome interview with John Schlitt!! Loved the way that you as an interviewer engaged with him and allowed hike to speak❤️ Keep up the Good work brother!!"

Zuri Alvarez | July 21, 2023

Intentional questions, easy to listen to

"Bryan always asks the best questions and then lets his guests take the conversation from there. Love listening to each new episode."

lupequeen | Aug. 15, 2023

Great convos with cool creatives

"I love the vibe of this show and the way that Bryan gets artists to open up about so many aspects of the process."

AJKohlMusic | March 11, 2024

So good!

"The various topics and guests keeps me engaged and continuing to listen. The sound quality is also appreciated and helps those of us with listening challenges. Thank you to the host, the guests, and …"

littlegale | Sept. 2, 2024