Stage Right with John Thorn: Recent Episodes
John Thorn
John Thorn has toured the world for the past 40 years playing christian concerts with classic CCM artists such as John Schlitt, WhiteHeart, Petra, Margaret Becker and Truth just to name a few. He also has been on the other side of the camera and worked with renowned Authors and Speakers such as Anne Graham Lotts, Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh and Franklin Graham as well as many others. Each episode of Stage Right will feature someone he had the honor of working with somewhere along the way. It’ll be a chance to reminisce, talk stories as well as catch up on what everyone is doing now.
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This episode features the incredible album by the super group Generation Radio, with members Jason Scheff (Chicago), Jay Demarcus (Rascal Flatts), Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Chris Rodriguez (Peter Cetera, Kenny Loggins, Shania Twain), and Tom Yankton.
In Part 3 of my conversation with Bill Schnee he tells amazing stories from the studio with artists Steely Dan, Toto, Boz Skaggs, Pablo Cruise, Julio Iglesias, Vince Gill, Mark Knoffler and Dire Straits and others.
This episode features my favorite solo album from my friend and upcoming guest Chris Rodriguez.
Today I feature one of the most talented friends I know, Mark Gersmehl. Several years ago he did a fantastic solo album, and today we go back and listen again and wonder why it didn't sell a million copies.
In Part 2 of my conversation with Bill he talks about his time working with all 4 of the Beatles on a Ringo Starr album. He tells stories from the studio while making the album as well as the crazy night he went to George Harrisons house for dinner.
Bill takes us on a journey from his childhood in Phoenix to Hollywood where his remarkable recording career began to take off. In Part 1 Bill talks about working with such artists as Three Dog Night, Barbra Streisand and Music Mogul Clive Davis.
Day 3 features the favorite Christmas songs by my 3 guests Garth Justice, Jody McBrayer & Tom Reeves. It also dives into the back stories of how those songs were recorded by these 3 great producers and musicians.
John answers 4 email and text questions as well as talk about what he is grateful for this Christmas.
Scott answers 5 hot seat music questions to celebrate Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas !
Rick and I take a holiday stroll down memory lane as well as Rick answering 8 of the most curious holiday and Christmas Questions.
Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas Kirk answers 9 Questions, some about Christmas and some about 4Him... It's hilarious !
Day 10 starts with an update w/ Producer/Arranger/Engineer/Drummer Tom Reeves. We discuss what the Imperials and Tom are up to these days but we also walk down memory lane and remember the Christmas Tours from back in the day. Our conversation is folowed by Christmas with The Imperials...
A special holiday series The 12 Days of Christmas 2023... Between November 30th and Christmas Day Stage Right with John Thorn will release 12 Christmas episodes that will feature guests, music and maybe even some surprises.
Honeytree continues sharing her story as a CCM artist that transitions into a global missionary using music and language to reach thousands of people each year. She also talks about her New Song, "Walk With Me" which was produced by Billy Smiley and featured guitarist and fellow CCM legend Phil Keaggy.
Charles continues his conversation discussing CCM artists and touring, as well as his time at the William Morris Agency, his venture into the speaking circuit and all he is doing now.
Charles Dorris joins me to talk about his love for music, how opportunity called after college and his unbelievable career in Artist Management and Booking.
Andy discusses Oklahoma State Football, musical origins, his career in Truth and 4Him, his time as Worship Pastor @ Church On The Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as his love for Leadership Coaching, Training and Mentoring.
Paul discusses songwriting and recording with The Imperials, modern worship within the church, his solo ministry and The recent reforming of the Imperials.
Paul discusses his childhood discovery of music and the path he took that led him to join the Iconic Contemporary Christian Music Group The Imperials...
Garth joins John to discuss his growing up in Cleveland Tennessee, how the music in The Church of God and Lee University influenced both of them, and how their journey's took very similar paths that ultimately led to Nashville.
Chuck continues sharing the story of Love Song, his thoughts on modern christian music and leadership in the church as well as what he is doing now to celebrate his 50 plus year legacy in music and ministry.
Chuck discusses his journey of how he discovered music, how he ended up recording in LA and how he and some friends got saved and changed the church forever by starting a music and worship revolution with the blessing of Chuck Smith, the founding father of Calvary Chapel.
Denny shares his extraordinary testimony of how came to know the Lord and how he ended up in CCM as a legendary tour manager.
Season 2 Relaunch Promo and Bonus Interview with Billy Smiley and John Schlitt about Upcoming Tour Dates.
Warren Ham joins us on a day off from the TOTO / Journey Freedom Tour in Portland Oregon to discuss his tremendous 45 plus year career in music playing and singing with such legendary artists asToto, Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, Kansas, Cher, Olivia Newton John, Amy Grant, 4 Seasons, Donna Summer, Kerry Livgren & AD and on and on...
John and Garth continue their discussion on music, working together on Jody McBrayer's New Single So Far, So Good as well as Garth's newest road venture playing drums for Reba McEntire on her 2022 Tour...
Garth joins John to discuss his growing up in Cleveland Tennessee, how the music in The Church of God and Lee University influenced both of them, and how their journey's took very similar paths that ultimately led to Nashville.
Lonnie continues his conversation on his journey through CCM in Nashville back to his hometown of Bend, Oregon as well as his New Band THE BRETHREN with his brother Chad.
Lonnie continues talking about his time in Nashville discussing his time in Petra and how he ended up teaming up with Michael Tait to for the band Tait.
Lonnie discusses his journey as a preacher's kid from Bend, Oregon to following his dream into Christian music in Nashville and landing his first tour working with White Heart.
Mark Gersmehl and Scott Cruzen join the show to discuss in detail the story of Awaiting Emmanuel. Awaiting Emmanuel is a Christmas Production produced by Gersh and John Thorn that tells the story of Israel and their longing throughout history for a messiah. AE was written by Mark Gersmehl, Scott Cruzen, and John Thorn and performed for 5 years at a church where John served as Worship Arts Director.
Brian continues his conversation on the inner workings of Christian Radio and how decisions are made in regards to the audience...
Roni wraps up his 4 week guest appearance on Stage Right where he tells more stories from the Legendary Goss Brothers as well as the tremendous studio he has had on his own.
Billy Smiley, Tom Reeves and Scott Allen join John Thorn in discussing secular music and christian music and how music fits into real life.
Jason shares his testimony of how he came to know Jesus and how that led him down the path to becoming a Christian Music Artist.
Alan Taylor a pastor and Jay Wilkinson a music industry veteran discuss Secular and Christian musicwith John from their unique perspectives.
Roni continues his discussion on his life in the studio and on the road with The Goss Brothers, touring with Tanya Tucker as well as how he and his wife Linda and son Nathan ended up joining Nancy Harmon on the road.
Roni discusses The Goss Brothers and how they used changing technolgy for recording to influence how music was performed live as well as how they produced and recorded albums for themselves and others including The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
Roni discusses his early childhood and how and he and his brothers began their journey that led to them becoming christian music pioneers and later on legends.
Jeff discusses his time in Petra, White Heart and The Newsboys as well as his family and the people who invested in him on his life's journey. He also discusses his thoughts on each member of Petra, White Heart and The Newsboys.
Rob and John continue their discussion on touring with White Heart, living at the famous Janice House, how they both ended up doing video production together and Rob's successful career as a Big Time video director.
In part 1 Rob talks stories from his time on the road with White Heart during the Powerhouse, Tales of Wonder as well as the Highlands Tours. He also talks about working his way up from Stage Manager, to Road Manager to Operations Manager, and even sitting in on Drums for 2 Shows in Norway and Sweden...
Mark and John discuss International Travel with White Heart and Fred Hammond as well as touring relationships that last from living on the road with people that become lifelong friends...
In part one Mark and John talk stories from touring globally with White Heart to South Africa, Australia as well as Europe. They also break down in detail the Tales of Wonder Tour...
Tom continues his conversation about life on the road with The Imperials as well as his transition to becoming a successful Producer, Studio Engineer and Entrepreneur...
In part 1 of our conversation Tom discusses his discovery of music, his love for playing drums, his time as a school band teacher as well as his journey to Roger Breland and Truth and his amazing decade long run playing for The Imperials.
Greg discusses his 28 years of ministry with Roger breland & Truth, his transition into local church ministry and what motivated him to become an author of boy's adventure books.
Randy discusses his early musical influences, his move to Nashville, touring with his band Legend 7 and how he ended up teaching @ Western Texas A & M University.
Evan discusses being a pioneer in helping bring video production to Contemporary Christian Music, his 30 year touring career and what it's like touring with the biggest names in Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel Music.
Jody discusses Church Leadership, his job as a Worship Leader, his New Book and the viral video he performed with VOCTAVE for the song "Someone Like You".
Jody discusses his journey from childhood, discovering his voice, the path he took to end up in Truth as well as how he and Jana Long formed the Award Winning Group Avalon.
Tim continues his discussion on life on the road with The Joe English Band, his faith, his career, modern christian music as well as the new music he is working on now.
Tim discusses his amazing musical childhood and how he chose the bass guitar, his time at the Frost School of Music @ the University of Miami as well as his career in Nashville and how he teamed up with Joe English and his band.
Mike discusses Lee College, his musical development and his transition to tour management as well as the ministry he and his wife Alisa have taken on in recent years.
Mike discusses his life of music from his days at Lee College, his career in Christian Music as well as how he transitioned to Country Music.
Chuck discusses in depth the ministry work he still does with Geoff Moore as well as the Missions Ministry he carries on to honor his dad.
Chuck discusses his childhood introduction to music and drums as well as the journey that led him from JAG, to Nashville and Out of ther Great and ultimately Geoff Moore and the Distance.
Rhik & I continue on conversation in detail on White Heart and living for and loving God.
Ric discusses his discovery of music, Taylor University, moving to Nashville and how he ultimately ending up the lead singer in White Heart, as well as recording and touring.
Brynn & I continue our discussion on Rachel Rachel, touring and recording as well as what she and her husband Gersh are doing these day with Soulbreather.
Brynn discusses growing up in California, her early musical life, getting saved, touring and recording with Rachel Rachel and meeting and marrying her husband Mark Gersmehl.
Gersh and I continue our discussion on the WhiteHeart album catalog as well as modern worship, song writing and we wrap up talking about what he and his wife Brynn are doing these days.
Gersh discusses the WhiteHeart catalog of albums, breaks down songs and talks extensively about touring and recording with WhiteHeart.
Gersh talks everything from his first and favorite piano teacher to song traveling with The Gaithers, learning the art of songwriting and stories from White Heart...
Brian shares how he discovered his love for the guitar and details the path that led him thru Austin TX to Nashville where he plays with Country Music Legend Trace Adkins...
Andy discusses Oklahoma State Football, musical origins, his career in Truth and 4Him, his time as Worship Pastor @ Church On The Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as his love for Leadership Coaching, Training and Mentoring.
Paul discusses his beginning in Chicago, his career in Nashville, his favorite artists and music...
Dennis discusses his life in music, his love for the ocean and surfing as well as his favorite moments as a drummer.
Anthony discusses his musical origins, his move to Nashville, his extensive career as well as his New EP.
Ronny discusses childhood musical influences, his move to Nashville, his amazing 8 year career in Petra as well as his life after music in ministry.
Scott discusses Sculpting, Statues and Monuments and their place in the public square as well as his new book What Does Your Jesus Look Like ?
Denny discusses at length how he turned his life over to God and then lays out the path God led him that ultimately opened doors for him to become one of the most sought after production managers in the music business.
Kirk discusses his 40 year career covering his time with Truth, being a PTL Singer and the origins and highlights of 4HIM.
Jay discusses his touring life as a musician with Petra, 4Him and others, Our Founding Fathers and the Constitution as well as his love for Photography and Coaching Soccer.
Billy discusses WhiteHeart, his artist development and production company, touring and the art of song writing and producing.
Pete and John discuss the life and legacy of Eddie Van Halen, his infamous Jet Ski accident involving John Schlitt as well as how his new music is coming along.
Scott talks about his childhood discovery of Music, his deep love for God, the Mylon & Broken Heart years as well as his family & ministry at Gateway Church in Dallas Texas.
Hear John Schlitt break down each song from his latest album GO as well as answering some questions from listeners.
I contunue my conversation with Pete Orta discussing Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, his passion for Jiu Jitsu, his spiritual journey of finding God and the past 10 years of his family and ministry.
In Episode 2 John and Pete discuss the first half of Pete's story as a child growing up and learning guitar in Lubbock Texas. They also cover his move to Nashville and his years with Petra, the making of his solo album Born Again as well as touring with Jaci Velasquez.