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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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- 1 weeks ago26 min
JAYLER on "Yes! We Did It!" Their Festival Breakthrough Moment
James Bartholomew and Tyler Arrowsmith of JAYLER share the raw, unfiltered feeling of stepping on stage when everything is on the line. They relive the moment the crowd surged after their first song at Stonedead Festival ("Yes! We did it! We did it right! They like us!"), discuss how they built a live following before their debut album existed, and open up about the jump from club stages to supporting Deep Purple in arenas. A conversation about pre-show nerves, band chemistry, live improvisation, and what it means to finally bring Voices Unheard to the stage.JAYLER band photo by Andy Ford.This is Stage Vault — the show that goes behind the curtain to capture what concert-goers never see.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored by Musicologie — simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- 2 weeks ago17 min
Ricky Nye: Blues, Boogie Woogie & New Orleans Piano | Stage Vault
Ricky Nye has spent over 50 years preserving the sound of blues, boogie woogie, and New Orleans piano — playing everywhere from Cincinnati to the legendary Caveau de la Huchette in Paris. On this episode of Stage Vault, Ricky talks reading a room in real time, the nights that turn into unexpected magic, and a personal milestone reshaping how he steps on stage.Stage Vault goes behind the curtain of live music: what artists think, feel, and carry with them before, during, and long after the lights go down.The show ends. The vault opens.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- 3 weeks ago19 min
Chris Poland (Megadeth) — Nuclear Messiah's Black Flame, William Shatner & Music Without a Stage
Chris Poland, the former Megadeth guitarist behind Nuclear Messiah, sits down with Stage Vault to talk about Black Flame — a sprawling all-star concept album bringing together 36 legends of rock and metal, from William Shatner and Rick Wakeman to Sebastian Bach and Marty Friedman.Chris gets candid about the strange vulnerability of releasing music he may never play live, the moment William Shatner nailed a spoken-word take on the first try, and a Megadeth-era night he still thinks about — one that sounded exactly like Hendrix. He also opens up about running a 200-studio rehearsal facility in LA, watching the next generation of artists prepare for stages he isn't currently standing on himself.Nuclear Messiah's Black Flame is out now via Cleopatra Records.The show ends. The vault opens.Presented in partnership with Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Oct 7, 202621 min
Steven Keene — Songs Haunt My Dreams | Stage Vault
Singer-songwriter Steven Keene came up in the Greenwich Village folk clubs that shaped Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie — small rooms, no safety net, a different crowd every night. On this episode of Stage Vault, Keene talks about what it felt like to walk into those rooms before a show, the strange experience of songs arriving to him in the middle of the night, and the difference between performing his own material and the songs of the heroes who raised him. He also shares the one night on stage he still can't shake, and the single moment he'd preserve forever if he could seal it in the vault.Stage Vault goes behind the curtain of live music to capture what audiences never see. New episodes weekly.Photo of Steven Keene courtesy of Photo Impressions.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Sep 30, 202631 min
No Voice, No Lyrics, No Problem — The Shake Ups' Patrick & Savannah
Twenty years into The Shake Ups, husband-and-wife duo Patrick and Savannah O'Connor still get nervous before every show — just not about the things you'd expect. On this episode of Stage Vault, they open up about the night Patrick lost his voice hours before going on, the terrifying first show that turned into one of their best crowds ever, and how playing conventions full of costumed, emotionally invested fans is nothing like a normal club gig. They also talk about their other bands, the Star Wars-inspired Threepios and surf-rock group The Leviathans, and why the same circle of friends keeps finding new projects to build together. The show ends. The vault opens.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Sep 23, 202620 min
Stéphane Wrembel: The Oscars, Django Reinhardt & His Surprise Vocal Debut
He wrote the Oscar-winning song from Midnight in Paris — then played it live at the Academy Awards with Hans Zimmer conducting. Gypsy jazz guitarist Stéphane Wrembel joins Stage Vault to talk about that night, the years he spent training in Sinti gypsy camps in France, building the Django à Gogo festival, and why — after 20 years as an instrumentalist — he just sang on record for the first time on Django New Orleans II: Hors-Série.Stage Vault goes behind the curtain of live music: the rituals, the nerves, the transcendence — what musicians think and feel before, during, and after they step on stage. The show ends. The vault opens.Photo: Rob Davidsonstagevaultpod.comSponsored by Musicologie — simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Sep 16, 202615 min
Nili Brosh: Dethklok, Danny Elfman & the Weight of Three Stages
Guitarist Nili Brosh lives in three musical worlds at once: Dethklok's animated-metal spectacle, Danny Elfman's orchestral theatrics, and the nightly precision of Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson ONE. Recorded on the road during the 2026 Amonklok Conquest tour, days after the release of her fourth solo album, Eventide, this conversation goes past the résumé and into the pre-show rituals, mid-set thoughts, and the one night on stage she'd preserve forever.Nili currently tours as Dethklok's guitarist alongside Brendon Small, Gene Hoglan, and Pete Griffin, has performed with Danny Elfman's live ensemble, and has shared stages with Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, and Guthrie Govan. Her new album Eventide is out now.Photo by Tim Salaz.Stage Vault is a music podcast about the human side of live performance — backstage stories, touring life, and the moments the audience never sees. New episodes every two weeks.The show ends. The vault opens.Sponsored by Musicologie — simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
- Sep 2, 202636 min
Gail Ann Dorsey: David Bowie's Bassist on "Under Pressure" & Going Solo Again
For nearly 20 years, Gail Ann Dorsey held down bass and vocals in David Bowie's live band — including singing the Freddie Mercury part in "Under Pressure." Now, 21 years after her last solo album, she's releasing The Appearance of Life and stepping back to center stage.Gail talks about the terror of being asked to sing "Under Pressure" for the first time, what she's actually thinking about mid-performance when a show is really working, and how it feels to perform Bowie's music now with the Blackstar Symphony — for audiences still carrying his loss. She also opens up about the night she opened solo at The Vogue in Indianapolis before joining Thomas Dolby's band, and what it costs — and gives — to finally walk out as herself.Stage Vault goes behind the curtain of live music: the nerves, the rituals, and the moments that never make it to the setlist. Hosted by Chuck Fields.New episodes every other week. Follow the show so you never miss one.The show ends. The vault opens.Photo of Gail by Jimmy Fontaine.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.
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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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