The Crossing: Recent Episodes
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The Crossing - Join Coal Mtn Cal, Brother Chris Cheatham, and producer Steve "The Good Dr" Thomason as they take you on a journey where they like to say,"Where the music meets the memories." Interviewing all kinds of interesting people and topics, it's sure to entertain.
Chuck Hill joined Bill Elliott's racing team back in the 80's, just in time to enjoy the beginning of the Elliott racing dynasty. Things were going great - until a fateful pit stop changed his life forever.
Matt and Mark Mundy, two very talented brothers who grew up surrounded by great music and musicians, stopped by to chat with the crew about all things bluegrass, pitchin' pennies, joining a real rescue unit, and much more!
Chris & Cal, along with Producer Steve, sit down with two Coal Mtn, GA legends - Tim and Gene Holtzclaw. First cousins who have seen lots of change in our little community - and maybe a wagon or two on Doc Holcomb's roof...
We're celebrating 25 whole episodes - apparently on our 28th episode - with a fun trip through some nostalgia and trivia questions by Cal. Join us for a little while as we shoot the bull and talk about all sorts of stuff!
Join us for another episode with a real Nashville music industry legend. Kyle Lehning has worked with Waylon Jennings, Dan Seals, Neal McCoy, Restless Heart and most notably, produced almost every record for Randy Travis. He definitely had some stories to tell!
We have a situation. A staple ingredient that has been served at a local favorite restaurant has been threatened, and it is not sitting well with the loyal patrons. The boys have a discussion with one of the owners of the original Cumming DQ in this latest episode!
A discussion from the Rockporium, home studio to Scotty Wilbanks, keyboardist for Luke Bryan, and special guest Wendell Cox, guitarist for Travis Tritt. It gets a little sideways, like usual, and we even discover a piece of history that Scotty reveals - in the form of a chunk of a famous airplane. Buckle up - this is a big un!
Forrest McDonald, guitarist on Old Time Rock 'n Roll (Bob Seger), chats it up with Cal & Chris in this episode of the Crossing. Having crossed paths with Steve Perry, Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen and many more, Forrest has led a charmed life full of music & great memories!
Join us aboard the Lisa Marie, Elvis' private plane, as we interview Ron Strauss, the pilot of the famous aircraft which is on display at Graceland. Mr. Strauss flew Elvis and his friends all over the world for years until the king left us too soon. Fasten your seatbelts!
The boys are back at it, scoring a heck of an interview with one of the most producers in country music history. Tom Collins is a legend. Still living in Nashville, his list of accomplishments, as well as the list of artists that he's worked with, is almost as impressive as his storytelling skills! Hear stories on Dean Dillon, Ronnie Milsap, George Jones, and Barbara Mandrell, as only Tom can tell em !
Greg Martin - founding member of the Kentucky Headhunters - calls down to Pete's Castle in good ol Coal Mountain to chat with the boys. This guitar shredder talks about jamming with Bill Monroe and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the challenges of being southern rock in the country world, and much, much more!
Recent Country Music Hall of Famer Dean Dillon calls in for an hour long (plus) interview with Cal and Chris! Writer of songs like Tennessee Whiskey, Ocean Front Property, Nobody in His Right Mind Would Have Left Her, and tons more - so many hits! He shares his life stories and songwriting techniques, and some pretty dang funny stuff, as well!
Melonie Cannon, background vocalist for Jamey Johnson and studio session singer, shares experiences from the road and the studio. She grew up among Nashville superstars, shared a room with Shania, learned harmony vocals for Vern Gosdin - and much more! Buckle up - this self-proclaimed outlaw is a pistol!
He grew up among Nashville royalty, and became a music executive during country music's golden era, working with acts like Alabama, Kitty Wells, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Charlie Pride and Ronnie Milsap, to name a few. Jerry Bradley was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019, but tonight, Calvin & Chris sit down and chat with this legend, picking his brain about some of the biggest names in country music, as well as what he's up to now!
Coal Mountain Cal, Chris & Producer Steve travel to parts unknown to reminisce with Scotty Wilbanks, 2 time Grammy-nominated producer and Keyboardist with Newsong, Third Day, and now Luke Bryan. Laughter commences...
A trip down memory lane with the curator of the world famous Dawsonville Pool Room himself, Gordon Pirkle.
Join Chris and Cal as they welcome in Paul Martin for an interview. Paul's musical career includes stints with Billy Joe Royal, Exile, Kathy Mattea, The Oak Ridge Boys, Marty Stuart, and now with his family band Rockland Road.
Co-President of the Forsyth County Historical Society, Jimmy McConnell stops by to talk about Booger Mountain and other spooky and scary places in our beloved community, and things get weird...
Scott Meeder, legendary drummer who's played countless recording sessions and tours, including .38 Special and more, stops by the Doc Holcomb Tower to tell stories from his storied career.
Greg Henderson, owner of Atlanta Vintage Guitars talks with us about growing up and playing in local bands, hanging with the likes of John Sebastian, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bobby Whitlock, and Travis Tritt to name a few. Oh yeah, and vintage guitars ! Listen in. You may be in one of his stories !
In November of 1973, Nashville and the world of Country Music was rocked when artist and Hee-Haw television star Stringbean and his wife Estelle were murdered. In this episode The Crossing takes an in-depth look back at the events that took place.
Join us as we interview former All-SEC Defensive End for the Georgia Bulldogs in the 60's, Larry Kohn. See what it was like being a college athlete and playing under Head Coach Vince Dooley and legendary Defensive Coordinator Erk Russell. Enjoy and Go Dawgs !
City of Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow drops by to give The Key To The City to the boys at The Crossing. Well......not really. But he did stop by and gave us a great interview about all the things happening under his leadership in Cumming,Ga. Pull up a chair and join us won't ye ?
Relive the history of Lanierland Music Park and hear all the behind the show stories featuring artists like The Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tritt, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Judds and many more.
Let's explore a classic on this episode. Fast cars, pretty women, The Law, and transporting beer across state lines. Got your attention ?
Let's dive into the life of an audio sound professional, tour manager of Confederate Railroad, and volunteer with Charlie Daniels' favorite charity. Tweak has stories and you better bet Chris and Cal will ask about em !
Dan Elliott joins the boys this episode to talk Dawsonville, Nascar, The Winston Million, brother Bill Elliott and even a little Dwight Yoakam.
Shayne Pruitt and Stan Estes drop by the studio and talk Rock and Roll in Forsyth County in the 70's and 80's....
Fried Chicken and high octane takes us on a journey with J.C. Gilleland. See what it was like growing up in Silver City and the evolving world of Fried Chicken back in the day. Yes, fried chicken !