Music Journeys: Recent Episodes
Mike Foley
Music Journeys tells the stories behind an artist's latest release or current endeavor. Interviews and features reveal what inspires musicians and what music means to them. Sharing compelling stories and good music. That's the goal of every edition of Music Journeys. The radio version of the show airs Saturday mornings at 11:30.
On this edition of Music Journeys, David Brown shares the genesis and mission of Harmony Project.
Music Journeys features Jennifer Dutiel and Kevin Holland, the multi-instrumentalist couple known as October Ember. The band celebrates the new album The Light Goes Out, But Light Happened with a show at Natalie's this Friday.
Mike Campbell joins Music Journeys to chat about his band's new album, his creative process, and one of the great lessons he learned from Tom Petty.
Tano Jones joins this edition of Music Journeys to chat about his band's debut release Spinning North.
Alisa Amador joins Music Journeys to chat about her new album and the experience of winning the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest.
Ghalia Volt brings her tour through Ohio this week and joins Music Journeys to chat about her experiences and latest release Shout Sister Shout!
Music Journeys features Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who brings his tour through Ohio this week.
Libby Glover and David Tamulevich of Mustard's Retreat join Music Journeys to chat about the past and a new album in advance of the band's performance at this weekend's Central Ohio Folk Festival.
Music Journeys chats with the owners of Spoonful, Lost Weekend, Records Per Minute, Used Kids, and Lovelight about their love of music, what makes their stores unique, and what to expect on RSD.
Music Journeys features JJ Grey, who performs in Columbus this week with his band Mofro.
Australian musician Mia Dyson joins Music Journeys to chat about her latest album featuring songs shaped by a near-death experience.
Robbie Kingsley and Dylan McCue of The Hails join Music Journeys ahead of the band's upcoming Columbus show at The Basement.
Chris Stills joins Music Journeys to chat about his Where Love Is Found EP, the influence of his famous parents, and working closely with the late David Crosby.
Music Journeys highlights the listener-favorite segment called the Fast Five with Sheléa, Stefano May, Michaela Anne, and Robert Randolph.
Music Journeys highlights the listener-favorite segment called the Fast Five with Kelly Vaughn, Gussie Miller, Talisha Holmes, and Jack Harris.
Music Journeys highlights its Fast Five segment with Bill Champlin, Paul Carrack, Yvette Young, and Pat Metheny.
Music Journeys highlights its Fast Five segment with Dr. Tony Anderson, Donna Mogavero, Willie Phoenix, and Jimmy Razor.
Stefano May shares his inspirational songs and messages on this edition of Music Journeys.
Modern English continues its tour tonight in Columbus at A&R Music Bar. On this edition of Music Journeys, singer Robbie Grey and bassist Mick Conroy reflect on the past and share details on a new record.
Morgan James joins Music Journeys to chat about her latest album Nobody’s Fool, a return to her R&B roots.
John Wlaysewski and Olive Hui from the Brooklyn-based duo Late Cambrian join Music Journeys. We chat about how they met, the band's Future Snacks release, and John's former band Flying Machines.
Jukebox The Ghost performs in Columbus at Newport Music Hall April 11, touring on the Cheers release. On this edition of Music Journeys, singer Ben Thornewill shares how the songs came together, a pivotal moment that changed his life, what music means to him, and the band's love of Queen.
Joseph Williams joins Music Journeys to reflect on growing up in a house full of music, being a member of Toto, his solo material, and more.
On this edition of Music Journeys, we revisit our conversation with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum President and CEO Greg Harris to hear about his personal path to Cleveland and an overview of the selection process and the Rock Hall's John Goehrke joins the show to lend some insight into this year's nominees and what's ahead.
Glen Phillips chats with Music Journeys about the inspiration behind his latest solo release There Is So Much Here, reflects on Toad the Wet Sprocket, and takes part in the Fast Five.
Born and raised in Ohio, the Columbus College of Art & Design grad carved out her own path merging two of her passions - music and photography. A new exhibit in Columbus celebrates her work.
Teresa Schleifer, Bill Cohen, and Phil Hart join Music Journeys to preview their Woody Guthrie Tribute Show with some reflections and songs.
Teresa Schleifer, Bill Cohen, and Phil Hart join Music Journeys to preview their Woody Guthrie Tribute Show with some reflections and songs.
Cautious Clay continues touring on his latest release Deadpan Love, an album he describes as being about relationships, misguidance, and trying to find value in those relationships.
Michaela Anne joins Music Journeys to share how events in her own life deepened the meaning of many songs on her latest release Oh To Be That Free.
DrippDaDon joins Music Journeys ahead of his performance at the Juneteenth Festival in downtown Columbus.
Lilly Winwood, who performs Saturday June 4 at Natalie's Worthington, joins Music Journeys to chat about her debut record, settling in Nashville, crafting her own sound as the daughter of a music legend, the song she cut with her dad, her collaboration with Boo Ray, and more.
Yvette Young joins Music Journeys to talk about her creative process, how the guitar shifted her focus from perfection to creativity, and her band Covet's upcoming album.
Janis Ian headlines this edition of Music Journeys, and we revisit our interview with Tom Rush since the two music legends have a concert coming up in Columbus May 18th at the Southern Theatre.
Columbus musician Kelly Zullo chats with Music Journeys about her songwriting process and the major departure from that process for many of the songs on last fall's The Magic of Thinking release.
Columbus singer/songwriter TJ George created the non-profit Demand Impact, an organization dedicated to recovering lives through music. He's put together a star-studded lineup of musicians that include Michael McDonald, Bill Medley, Richard Page, and Bill Champlin - and it's the first set of what George plans to be multiple compilations to raise money for drug rehabilitation and recovery programs.
Bill Cohen joins Music Journeys ahead of his April 2 show to remind us how precious time is, and he performs some songs to reflect that.
This special Christmas edition of Music Journeys features Morgan James, who released A Very Magnetic Christmas last month. Among the ten soulful tracks are three original songs, co-written by James and her husband and collaborator Doug Wamble. James joins Music Journeys to explain how the record came together and share a few Christmas memories, including the gift that sparked her career. James will also give us something to look forward to as well in a fun little segment at the end called Three for the Tree. She performs in Cincinnati Friday December 17.
Paul Carrack joins Music Journeys to reflect on his career and his latest release One on One. From Ace to Squeeze to Mike + The Mechanics, Carrack has been a part of some magical music. The 70-year-old talks about his humble beginnings, how Ace enjoyed soccer as much as music, the lasting power of songs like How Long and The Living Years, his lack of repair skills, and why he's okay with the fact that most people recognize the songs he's been a part of more than his name.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held its 36th annual induction ceremony October 30 in Cleveland. Jack Marchbanks and I were there. On this edition of Music Journeys, we recap our favorite moments of the night. You’ll hear from LL Cool J and Carole King, and we’ll tease you with a few samples from the performances. Thanks for listening.
Columbus native Gussie Miller has carved out quite a career working as a musician, producer, engineer, writer, and an audio engineer in the television and film industry. What sparked his interest and imagination can be traced back in large part to his high school days at Fort Hayes.
Blake Bergere and Nick Lorenz formed Bird and Byron after college, recording their first songs in 2020 and four more this year. The WonderBus Festival marks the duo's first live session in almost two years due to the pandemic. They talk about the inspiration for their new songs and in the spirit of WonderBus, which also shines a light on mental health, Bird and Byron share their own struggles and what's helped.
Jack Harris performs frequently in the Columbus and Cleveland areas. He's part of the lineup for the August 28-29 WonderBus Music & Arts Festival, which promotes music and mental health. In this edition of Music Journeys, Harris shares how music helps him with anxiety. Thanks for listening.
Columbus musician Jess Baldwin joins Music Journeys to talk about her forthcoming album "Anima." It remains in the crowdfunding stages, but she's been releasing digital demos and sharing acoustic versions of the songs. At 40, the vocal instructor found that recovery and songwriting go hand in hand.
On this edition of Music Journeys, we dig into the archives and listen back to our chats with Don Felder. The former Eagles guitarist headlines the Lancaster Festival Saturday July 31. From our 2019 and 2013 interviews with Felder, he reflects on his love of music, the Eagles, and his latest release American Rock 'N' Roll. Thanks for listening.
With his new album The Fray, musician John Smith believes he's created his most honest work - and it came out of necessity. Not unlike other performers, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist found himself grounded by the pandemic but also dealing with unrelated family health matters. Here on Music Journeys, Smith shares how turning to music helped him accept life's challenges. Smith takes part in the Fast Five and also paints us a picture of Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios, where he recorded his new songs. Please consider downloading the NPR One app and make WCBE your station. You can subcribe and receive updates to many of WCBE's Podcast Experience shows through NPR One, including Music Journeys. Thanks for listening.
The 24th annual Central Ohio Folk Festival takes place this Saturday with a virtual celebration of music. On this edition of the Music Journeys podcast, we preview this year's event with Bill Cohen and headlining duo Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, who share the challenges they faced during the pandemic, why they chose to be part of this year's fest, and how music continues to inspire them. Thanks for listening.
Deshawn Goncalves has been moving us all with his performances on American Idol. Here on Music Journeys, Goncalves will share what the experience has been like so far and reflect on his time with the Paragon Project. Goncalves also offers some advice for all the young artists out there that love to sing but have fears about performing. Thanks for listening.
Miracle Mathis, who performs as Miir, shares her story with Music Journeys. The 28-year-old has a new six-track release, her third EP since 2017. She performs Saturday night at 7 as part of CAPA's ApART Together Concert Series. In this edition of Music Journeys, Miir shares how her love of music helps overcome the challenges of being an independent artist. Thanks for listening.
The band members of Biscodini Organ Trio are well-established musicians who've been playing random gigs together for years. COVID-19 prevented that in 2020. But the pandemic brought together drummer Curt Bisquera, organist Scott Healy, and guitarist John Chiodini in an unexpected way - to record an album. The trio called the ten-track release Lockdown. Here on Music Journeys, the guys share how the songs came together, take us back to when the love of music began, and reflect on what music has meant to them. They even crafted a song with this program in mind called Mr. Mike, which you'll hear too. Thanks for listening.
Sheléa joins Music Journeys to share how the love of music began, the inspiration for her latest songs, and to reflect on her most memorable performances. From multiple White House sessions, working with music’s icons, and singing that Whitney Houston tribute following the legendary singer's death in 2012, Sheléa has a voice that soars and even sings in the podcast. Thanks for listening.
Bill Champlin joins Music Journeys to talk about his new solo album Livin' For Love. Champlin shares how the songs came together and the deeply personal places they originate from. He'll also reflect on his time with Chicago, his incredibly talented son Will, his favorite musical moment involving B.B. King, and more. Stick around for some groovy selections and an emotional story in his Fast Five. Thanks for listening.
Robert Randolph joins the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland Friday for a virtual performance and conversation. The event takes place at 7 on the museum's Facebook and YouTube pages. The pedal steel guitarist will collaborate with the Rock Hall's educational platform and donate one of his guitars to the museum's exhibit It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope, and Empowerment, which explores social justice and equality. Randolph spoke with Music Journeys about the event, his career, how he carved out his own sound, the bond he’s formed with Eric Clapton, his thoughts on social justice, and how music serves as therapy. He also shares some of his favorite songs in the Fast Five. Thanks for listening.
Canadian singer-songwriter Sam Roberts has remained busy during the pandemic. His group, Sam Roberts Band, released new music last month. Earlier this year like many parents during the spring shutdown, Roberts and his wife had to be school teachers to their young children. Roberts and his kids also came together musically, performing one of his band's songs to inspire others. Roberts talks about all those things with Music Journeys - the new music from his band, fatherhood, and that family session, which we learned unfortunately will be the last. You'll find out why. You'll also hear about the first instrument he chose to play and how it's resurfacing again through his kids. Roberts also shares how important his hometown of Montreal has been to his music career. And he takes part in the Fast Five. Thanks for listening.
Rahill Jamalifard and her band Habibi were scheduled to perform in Columbus as part of the Melted Music Festival in March. COVID-19 led to the festival's cancellation and eventually all of the band's scheduled performances.
Willie Phoenix came to Columbus in the mid-1970's and hasn't stopped recording and performing. The 68-year-old released new music this year, and the city recently honored him with a street dedication ceremony.
We Amplify Voices releases new music today. Originally known as the Dick and Jane Project, We Amplify Voices or WAV empowers students through songwriting. The kids come up with the themes and lyrics, while Columbus-area musicians record the songs.