After the Encore

Robert Burke Warren (or RBW) is quite possibly, one of the most interesting men I've ever had the pleasure of speaking to on this podcast. Between his exploits playing in RuPaul's (yes, THE RuPaul) band when RBW was just 18 years old to his latest book "Cash on Cash" about the man in black, Johnny Cash he has seen and experienced a lot! To quote RBW "Music is the highest form of communication" and we utilize this podcast to communicate about an incredible story from an incredible storyteller. Tune in to find out how RBW answers the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co About Robert Burke Warren I arrive in the year of Rubber Soul, Highway 61 Revisited, and My Generation: 1965. My Journalism major mom and guitar-playing Marine dad divorce before I turn two. Mom retains custody of my elder brother, Britt, and me. We come of age in Atlanta, in the waning days of the hippie dream and the onset of disco; arts festivals, backwoods, communes, the golden age of Top 40 radio, and a house stocked with books and LPs. My father dies driving drunk a couple weeks after my seventh birthday. Mom returns to school to study medicine. Maternal grandmother, Gammie, steps in to help raise my brother and me. Her husband, my grandfather, Sam F. Lucchese, is the retired entertainment editor of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and a stringer for Variety. He still taps furiously on a manual typewriter in the basement of their home, the percussive clickety-clack-BING rising from below while we watch All in the Family and the Carol Burnett Show. My writing gene comes from the Lucchese line. I pen stories and poems and co-edit a newspaper for teens, but in those early days, Dad's musician genes hold sway, and I focus most of my energy on music. I pick up a bass at fourteen and devote myself to it. Within a couple years, I start a band with my longtime best friend, guitarist Todd Butler. Our singer is superstar-in-exile RuPaul. We call ourselves Wee Wee Pole. We write and perform Prince-inspired material. From Gammie's kitchen, I book us a tour to Manhattan. I am eighteen. About Cash on Cash As an interviewee, Cash was an exemplary communicator to an astonishingly broad spectrum of people: always open and articulate, part friend, part spiritual authority, part flawed hero. Throughout a decades-long career, as Cash took risks, embracing new technologies, formats, and attitudes, he cleaved to a simple, core message of unvarnished truth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/after-the-encore/message

The late 90's - early 00's were full of pop music groups such as *NSYNC. But what happens when you are steeped in the Christian Faith but love the sweet hooks of pop music? Enter, Plus One. Plus One was designed to be the Christian Music industry's answer to *NSYNC. You could get your pop fix and still worship God win-win. Plus One enjoyed crossover success in the pop charts for several years before deciding to call it quits. In this latest installment of the Dirty Pop Volume we explore the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives In this specific episode we continue our examination of the band Plus One by talking to Nathan Walters about his musical roots, his experience with Plus One (including a short-lived reboot in 2014!), and his current musical production work. After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com If you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official Spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8M 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/after-the-encore/message

Travis has been playing music for about 30 years. Piano lessons started at 6 until the instrument became uncool at the age of 11. Then it was classical guitar, which wasn't loud enough. Then it was bass, which was fun for a while, but proved to be difficult to use as a writing instrument. Finally, Travis found his way to the electric guitar (keys have been given a second chance) and the creation of hundreds of songs since the mid 90's. He is probably most well known for his time as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the Boston-based band, Piebald. Started in 1994, PIebald released 5 albums, and toured constantly until the “last shows” in 2008. - http://www.masqueradeatlanta.com/attraction/travis-shettel-piebald/ I was stoked to get the opportunity to interview Travis for this podcast. The Alt music scene in the mid-00's really shaped my perspective of my youth and my worldview overall. Several of these songs are still anthems for me after all these years. Travis and I dig into all that and more! In After the Encore Volume 7: The Alternative Is... We explore the world of music through the lens of the artists who helped shape a musical revolution for so many. What lessons still resonate today, and what has changed in the near twenty years since then? Tune in to find out how these artists answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? Be sure to catch Piebald's upcoming tour dates: 12/14 - Hamden, CT 12/15 - Lancaster, PA 12/16 - Northampton, MA 12/17 - Portsmouth, NH 12/19 - Ardmore, PA 12/20 - Brooklyn, NY 12/21 - Cambridge, MA For more details and to purchase tickets be sure to go to: Piebald.com After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com The official Spotify playlist for Volume 7 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5eLT9a8UEUKPmLkIMcPqBA?si=266b2e103cb54f69 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/after-the-encore/message

Texas-born Garrett Owen had a musical awakening at age 14 that manifested as an intense desire to learn guitar and an insatiable love for all things heavy metal. Eventually, he began exploring other genres, diligently saving his weekly allowance to afford mail-order CDs to satisfy his typical childhood curiosity. But, Owen's childhood was anything but typical. Instead of Little League and sleepovers, Owen's earliest memories involve frequent trips across the Serengeti and backyard wildlife most of us only experience at our local zoos. The son of church-building missionaries, he grew up in Tanzania and Kenya, riding on the luggage rack of the family's Nissan Patrol, with vast clear skies above him and gazelles running beside. After leaving Africa, the family completed a stint in Ecuador before Owen's parents moved the family back to Texas. Life as he knew it became a difficult endeavor; rimmed with the sharp edges of reality in an unfamiliar place, his attempts to settle into a culture he didn't understand resulted in distress and a suicide attempt - a far cry from the idyllic landscape of his upbringing. - https://garrett-owen.com/band I have always enjoyed the artistic nature of Garrett's music and was thrilled to get the opportunity to discuss it with him on this episode. While this episode is not part of a larger Volume we are releasing it under the moniker of "B-Sides" since it is a bonus track just for you. Tune in to find out how Garrett Owen answers the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/after-the-encore/message

One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, two-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut album in 1999. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music. In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb' Mo', and Max Weinberg. You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or as the first solo saxophonist touring with Aerosmith since 1973. She has garnered twelve #1 radio hits in the jazz and blues world, two #1 spots on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart and two #3 spots on the Billboard Blues Album Chart. In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year and Best Blues Song fan award for the Independent Music Awards for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA Critics Award for Best Holiday Album for All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues. And in 2019, 2020 and 2021 she was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the Best Instrumentalist: Horn In After the Encore Volume 5: Who Runs The World? We explore the music industry through 4 women-centric perspectives. 2 Grammy Nominated Veterans & 2 Up-and-Coming Future Stars. We examine how the industry has changed over the years, and what has stayed the same. Tune in to find out how these women answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com The official Spotify playlist for Volume 5 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64DiPTFTycDK5w99bIrTGI?si=2F0mYMqOSA65O7fmqTyfGw 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/after-the-encore/message

An Americana Music Association Award-winner, Mary Gauthier's 2018 release Rifles & Rosary Beads received a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album. The emotional and powerful album was co-written with U.S. veterans and their families and served to help them cope with the trauma they all experienced both abroad and at home. The album won “Album of The Year” at the International Folk Music Awards (Folk Alliance) and Gauthier was awarded the Americana Music Association UK “International Artist Of The Year” award in 2019. Gauthier was featured on NPR Weekend Edition, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Associated Press, Billboard, Oxford American and a very moving segment on CBS This Morning (View HERE). Watch Gauthier's interview with Sarah Silverman on I Love You, America HERE. In her upcoming memoir Saved by a Song, Mary Gauthier pulls the curtain back on the artistry of songwriting. Part memoir, part philosophy of art, part nuts and bolts of songwriting, her book celebrates the redemptive power of song to inspire and bring seemingly different kinds of people together. In After the Encore Volume 5: Who Runs The World? We explore the music industry through 4 women-centric perspectives. 2 Grammy Nominated Veterans & 2 Up-and-Coming Future Stars. We examine how the industry has changed over the years, and what has stayed the same. Tune in to find out how these women answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com The official Spotify playlist for Volume 5 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64DiPTFTycDK5w99bIrTGI?si=2F0mYMqOSA65O7fmqTyfGw 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/after-the-encore/message

Dead Vinyl is a fantastic rock & roll band from Ft. Worth, TX. They will draw you in with their powerhouse sound on hits such as "Till the Cosmos Fall" and then comfort you with the soft melodic sounds of newer songs such as "Let Love Do". I'd be lying if I told you that Dead Vinyl are not friends of mine. The truth is, I've known these guys a very long time and was ecstatic to finally get to record a podcast episode with them. Dead Vinyl consists of: Hayden Miller on Vocals, Zach Tucker on Bass, Parker Anderson on Drums, and Tyler Vela on Guitar. While we unfortunately did not get to record with Tyler on this episode Hayden, Parker, and Zach take us through the various iterations of their bands before forming Dead Vinyl, there are a lot of stories and even more laughs.I was so fortunate to get to talk to these three guys a few months ago and I hope you enjoy it even half as much as we did.While this episode is not part of a larger Volume we are releasing it under the moniker of "B-Sides" since it is a bonus track just for you.Tune in to find out how the Dead Vinyl crew answers the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?Another B-Side episode and the 2 remaining Volume 5 episodes are right around the corner, but for now enjoy this bonus episode, we hope it empowers you to Let Love Do!After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ms Dynamite, Kano and Kendrick Lamar, Birmingham emcee Lady Sanity has been steadily building a strong reputation for her hard-hitting flow and blend of grime, ‘90s hip hop and jazz influences.Sanity’s achievements have not gone unnoticed with a 2017 GRM Daily Get Rated Award under her belt, performing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia along with two Birmingham Music Awards for Best Solo Female Artist 2018 & 2019 respectively finishing up 2019 with performances at Wireless Festival in London and MADE Festival in Birmingham.Lady Sanity’s place in the UK music scene is fast ascending having been selected by BBC Introducing WM as a One to Watch for 2020 subsequently receiving Radio 1 airplay of a live rendition of ‘’Focus’’ which was recorded at BBC Maida Vale Studios.Free-flowing conscious lyricism whilst standing up to claiming a right to honest artistic expression are just some of the many reasons Lady Sanity should be on your radar for 2020 and beyond!In After the Encore Volume 5: Who Runs The World? We explore the music industry through 4 women-centric perspectives. 2 Grammy Nominated Veterans & 2 Up-and-Coming Future Stars. We examine how the industry has changed over the years, and what has stayed the same.Tune in to find out how these women answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comThe official Spotify playlist for Volume 5 can be found here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64DiPTFTycDK5w99bIrTGI?si=2F0mYMqOSA65O7fmqTyfGw'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Described as poetic pop, Deza’s music is familiar yet fresh, sitting sonically at the crux of artists like Tove Lo & Jon Bellion. Combining elements of today's top-40 with an unheard emotional intensity, Deza is bringing a much needed dose of authentic storytelling back into the pop realm. 
 Her honest vulnerability recently caught the eye of hit songwriter, Emily Warren, who has credits with Dua Lipa, The Chainsmokers, Sigrid, Lennon Stella, and so many more. 
 Deza is now the first and only writer signed to Emily's brand new publishing company, Under Warrenty, alongside Prescription Songs. With this new signing, Deza has effortlessly catapulted herself into the upper echelon of today's hit writers. A champion of expressive lyricism and addictive melodies, Deza is one to keep your eye on.In After the Encore Volume 5: Who Runs The World? We explore the music industry through 4 women-centric perspectives. 2 Grammy Nominated Veterans & 2 Up-and-Coming Future Stars. We examine how the industry has changed over the years, and what has stayed the same. Tune in to find out how these women answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comThe official Spotify playlist for Volume 5 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64DiPTFTycDK5w99bIrTGI?si=2F0mYMqOSA65O7fmqTyfGw'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

For those who may be new to the podcast, we've put together a short trailer to let you know exactly what this show is about.After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Davy Baysinger, lead singer of Bleach, closes out the Volume today with his career retrospective. I was very excited for this episode because Bleach headlined the first ever concert I saw! Known for their infectious energy and ability to be the "fun band" Bleach sought to bridge the gap between Christianity and Rock & Roll. Davy details how Bleach got their start, and how they've continued to stay relevant all these years later. It's the perfect end to this soul-searching Volume.What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comThe official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Owen Thomas and The Elms were unapologetically authentic in all aspects. From the moment they were making music The Elms were clear in that whether you were booking them for a club or a church they were going to perform the same. Take it or leave it. This was their truth, and it built them a loyal following.Eventually deciding to part ways with the Christian music trappings they set out to forge their own path. What followed has been a legacy unlike most groups who leave the Christian Contemporary landscape.Owen shares his soul with us about his time growing up, time being in The Elms, and how he has made it through some dark times with some clarity.What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comThe official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Sparrow Records took a chance on Adam LaClave and his group 'Earthsuit' when they signed them to a record deal. There was nothing that sounded like Earthsuit on the label and hardly anything else within all of Christian music which compared. Adam was ahead of his time, trying to make epic alternative music while struggling with his own views on Spirituality as well as his Sexual Orientation. What followed was a fascinating journey into self-discovery.What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comThe official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Jason Dunn was the original frontman for Hawk Nelson and knew his truth was found in making Punk Rock music. When Hawk Nelson decided to pivot away from making Punk Rock Jason knew he needed to go his own way. Now several years later Jason is thriving in a different way. Proud Father and Husband Jason is continuing to make music that is both true for him, and is a lasting legacy for his kiddo.What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comThe official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Hawk Nelson, Earthsuit, The Elms, Bleach.For a vast majority of Millennials in America these bands were in their car's 6 disc CD changer at one point or another. Back before worship music was the standard go-to for Christian bands these groups sought to transcend the "Christian Music" trappings and become simply known for being a: Punk Band, Alternative Band, or simply a Rock & Roll band, What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Bowling for Soup are one of the most iconic groups to come out of the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area, period. Ok, I may be a bit biased but seriously, their fan base has been named one of the top 10 of all time! That doesn't just happen, but is it any wonder that a band as scrappy as Bowling for Soup would have anything other than loyal fans?I was so fortunate to get to talk to Jaret Reddick about his experiences in music, how Bowling for Soup got started, and how a fortuitous playlist placement from a certain station manager changed the course of their life forever.While this episode is not part of a larger Volume we are releasing it under the moniker of "B-Sides" since it is a bonus track just for you.Tune in to find out how Jaret Reddick answers the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?Volume 4 is right around the corner, but for now enjoy this bonus episode, we hope it takes you back to 1985!After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

What if you were 16 years old and a semi-finalist on a worldwide phenomenon?Xenia was on Season 1 of The Voice, back in 2011 when we weren't sure if this show was going to make it or not.Xenia was able to parlay her success into a record deal with Universal Republic and has continued to evolve since that time.What most folks spend a lifetime trying to achieve Xenia was able to do early in life, but what lessons did she learn, how does she quantify her success, and what happened After the Encore?Check out this bonus episode for Volume 2: This is The Voice ft. Xenia.Volume 2: This is The Voice explores stories from artists who competed on the tv show. We chart how they got to the show, what their experience was like on the show, and where their career has gone since then.After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comIf you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 2: This is The Voice here - https://spoti.fi/3iIkpWE'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Has there been a more iconic duo in all of pop music than Hall & Oates?Over the years these incredible artists have cranked out hit after hit, from She's Gone, to Rich Girl, Maneater, and plenty more this duo knew how to make the music we wanted to listen to. We were so fortunate to get to talk to John Oates on the podcast about his early life, career with Hall & Oates, and where his solo career has taken him recently. While this episode is not part of a larger Volume we are releasing it under the moniker of "B-Sides" since it is a bonus track just for you.Tune in to find out how John Oates answers the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?Volume 4 is right around the corner, but for now enjoy this bonus episode, we hope it makes your dreams come true!After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

After the Encore Volume 3: Dirty Pop took a deep dive into an entire genre of pop music, the boyband era. We learned a lot about *NSYNC, Plus One, Youth Asylum, and O-Town. However, what did host Joe Shaw notice throughout each episode? The continuous questions asked in each episode of this podcast are the following: 1. What does music mean to you?2. How do you quantify success?3. And what happens after the music fades?Joe invites former guest Nate Cole back to the podcast to discuss specific themes picked out in the overall Volume, what Joe has learned about himself while interviewing the guests, and a preview of what's on the horizon for Volume 4 of After the Encore.Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives.After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comIf you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8M'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

What happens when you go from "making the band" to reforming the band?Jacob Underwood was part of the sensational group O-Town. Brought together for the reality show "Making the Band" (a pre-cursor to other competition-based shows like: American Idol and The Voice) Jacob and the rest of the members found success beyond the trappings of the TV show. With their single "All Or Nothing" they ensured themselves a spot in fan's hearts for decades.What happens after the music fades? With most folks this podcast would be about how an artist progressed in their solo ventures after the band broke up. However, O-Town reformed 10 years after breaking up, released 2 records, and have no intention of stopping anytime soon. Now taking the band for themselves, Jacob, Dan, Trevor, and Erik are making a new, evolved sound which still evokes those same familiar beats you fell in love with all those years ago.Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives.After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comIf you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8M'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Is success formulaic?Can you manufacture it?What happens when you've followed the formula for success but neglected the people involved?Kevin Yee was part of Youth Asylum a, in his words, failed boyband experiment. We've looked of various degrees of success within the pop genre but now we examine what happens when things just don't work out. However, while Youth Asylum didn't quite work out Kevin Yee has had an impressive career. From being in the original Broadway production of Mary Poppins, to his stand-up special on Hulu, to now featuring in "Dickinson" on AppleTV+ Kevin's impact on the world is far greater than Youth Asylum.Kevin details that experience for us and discusses his experiences trying to raise visibility for other folks within both the Asian and LGBTQ+ community. DISCLAIMER - This is the first time I've put an explicit warning on an episode because of the final song that plays. However, we had to include it since it's Kevin's biggest hit. A mixture of comedy & music. Enjoy ;)Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives.After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comIf you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8MStay tuned for the next track in the Volume as we continue this exploration of the 20 year old pop genre.'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

The late 90's - early 00's were full of pop music groups such as *NSYNC. But what happens when you are steeped in the Christian Faith but love the sweet hooks of pop music? Enter, Plus One. Plus One was designed to be the Christian Music industry's answer to *NSYNC. You could get your pop fix and still worship God win-win. Plus One enjoyed crossover success in the pop charts for several years before deciding to call it quits.Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives.In this specific track Nate Cole join us to discuss his perspective of what happened to the group, where his spirituality has taken him in the years since, and what his music has evolved into since that time.After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.comIf you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8MStay tuned for the next track in the Volume as we continue this exploration of the 20 year old pop genre.'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

The late 90's - early 00's were full of pop music groups, none as prolific as *NSYNC. But how does a group go from a nobody boyband to one of the most popular groups of all time seemingly overnight? And what happens when that same group decides to finally call in quits at the peak of fame?Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives. In this specific track Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC talks about actually forming the group, how they found European success easier than American success, how surreal the "Celebrity" experience was, and what happened when the group said "Bye, Bye, Bye". After the Encore is committed to showing you what happens to your favorite artists when the music fades, what happens after the encore?If you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8MStay tuned for the next track in the Volume as continue this exploration of the 20 year old pop genre.'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

"What happens after the music fades?"That is what 'After the Encore' aims to explore with each subsequent track. Even though we focus and highlight an artist in a specific Volume, we still want to know what happens to them after the last fade out.In this case, we revisit The Reverend Shawn Amos who, after his latest release 'Blue Sky' has fully embraced his blues brotherhood. No longer solo, Rev is looking to expand his sound and his impact on the world of Blues.Come take a listen to this single track of the podcast where Joe checks in to see exactly where The Reverend Shawn Amos is now after his feature on 'Volume 1: The Stars At Night".

Cole Vosbury sang his way all the way to a top 5 finish on Season 5 of The Voice.However, there is so much more to Cole than his appearance on The Voice. On this track Cole, and Joe dig deep into what is at the core of music.Spanning the entirety of Cole's life, and music career this track covers it all. Be prepared to go deep, this last track on the Volume is the perfect exclamation point for the EP.

Cody Belew defied the odds towards a Top 10 finish on season 3 of The Voice.Trying to navigate his musical career, his sexual orientation, and this new show called The Voice was a lot for Cody to handle. He's come out the other end a stronger, more mature artist. Take a listen to hear his story, and see what he's up to now!

Tony Lucca was a career musician long before showing up on The Voice Season 2. With a history of showmanship thanks to his tenure on the Mickey Mouse Club; Tony rode his talent all the way to 3rd place that season.But, how did Tony get started in music? Where has his career gone since? What did he learn after appearing on a music reality show?And most importantly of all, what does music mean to him?Check out Track 2 ft. Tony Lucca

Michael Lee is a Fort Worth based Blues artist. Raised around blues music his entire life, Michael spent the majority of his young life in blues clubs receiving an ivy league education from watching and playing with blues legends such as Andrew "Jr Boy" Jones (Freddie King), Buddy Whittington (John Mayall), Lucky Peterson (Willie Dixon).On nights he was not in the blues clubs he was down in the stockyards soaking in the Country sounds which emanated from those honky tonks. Like Delbert McClinton and many Fort Worth musicians before him, Michael’s style of music has the perfect blend of Blues and Country.Michael Lee was one of the contestants that blew the coaches away and surprised them once they turned around.The singer shocked coaches by having the deep tone to sing B.B.King’s “The Thrill Is Gone.” Adam Levine, Jennifer Hudson, and Blake Shelton turned around for his performance. Michael Lee turned his limited run on The Voice into something no one could have foreseen. Take a listen!Listen to the official playlist for After the Encore: Volume 2 - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LJVnONU8vTHctbbcJMTTy/si=kC4zDWp1RCKMXJB9Rp3mXA

Volume 2 of After the Encore covers 4 unique perspectives in the world of music - Michael Lee, Tony Lucca, Cody Belew, and Cole Vosbury were all on the TV show The Voice.While "cast members" on these talent competition shows come and go, the artists still have something significant to say in the world of music.Listen to the trailer for Volume 2 to hear clips from the Tracks. Starting on May 19 there will be one new episode per day so you can fully digest this EP.Enjoy!

Jaimee Harris is poised to become the next queen of Americana-Folk, a slightly edgier Emmylou Harris for the younger generation. Her new album draws comparisons to Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, and Kathleen Edwards – all writers who know how to craft a heartbreakingly beautiful song with just enough grit to keep you enthralled. Harris writes about the basic human experience, in a way that is simple, poetic, and often painfully relatable."You keep comin over... I keep goin under..."Harris isn’t afraid to get personal, but her vulnerability never veers into the self-indulgent. Each little confessional gem she puts out there is something the listener will connect to; these are things we’ve all felt, though many of us are less than likely to admit them. “In a depressive state… how long will I feel this way?” Harris's songs have a depth to them, and her lyrics betray a wisdom beyond her years. “I write as a way of dealing with things," she says. "There’s also a lot of acknowledging my own faults. These songs feel pretty vulnerable… to the point where I wonder if people are going to ask me ‘Are you okay?’ But I really just hope they see a little bit of themselves in the songs and find something they can connect to.”Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast.To follow Jaimee Harris go to JaimeeHarris.comTo listen to the official Spotify playlist for Volume 1: The Stars At Night click below!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3H8FohMC1Xu7gvtEUaWipA?si=cosHb8CsQN2sob1pN2sob1pNzuyMQ

Jaimee Harris recored a special single track for After the Encore which will be dropping soon.But while she was here she recorded a special LIVE version of host Joe Shaw's favorite song "Creatures"Enjoy and look for the full episode to drop soon!

To put an official end on this Volume. Guest Natalie Price turned the tables on me and asked me what music (specifically art of any kind) means to me, why I'm doing this podcast in the first place and how do I quantify success.⁣⁣It's a rare moment of true honesty and transparency for me that I feel is a true end to Volume 1: The Stars At Night.⁣⁣Thank you for your support.⁣⁣To listen to the OFFICIAL playlist of "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" on Spotify click here: https://spoti.fi/32aWQOq⁣⁣Follow After the Encore:⁣@AfterTheEncorePodcast (Facebook & Instagram)⁣@ATEncorePodcast (Twitter)⁣⁣If you would like to be a guest on a future Volume please reach out to us at AfterTheEncorePodcast@gmail.com⁣⁣Please leave us a rating & review if you like the podcast, it really helps out independent podcasts such as us.⁣⁣After the Encore is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co.

Do you remember the 90's hit "Breakfast At Tiffany's" ? Todd Pipes, one of the lead singers of Deep Blue Something, wrote that song and many others throughout the band's illustrious career.Todd helps us put a fine point on this Volume by talking about what drew him to the band, how they became worldwide stars and how now, years later, he is able to be both famous and anonymous thanks to the song.Enjoy this last Track on Volume 1. Thanks for listening.To listen to the OFFICIAL playlist of "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" on Spotify click here: https://spoti.fi/32aWQOqFollow Todd Pipes:@todd_pipes (Instagram)@toddpipes (Twitter)Follow Deep Blue Something:@deepbluesomethingofficial (Instagram)@DBSbandofficial (Twitter) Follow After the Encore:@AfterTheEncorePodcast (Facebook & Instagram)@ATEncorePodcast (Twitter)If you would like to be a guest on a future Volume please reach out to us at AfterTheEncorePodcast@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating & review if you like the podcast, it really helps out independent podcasts such as us.After the Encore is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

How do you quantify success? That's one of the key questions we're asking in this podcast and Brad Thompson has lived a full musical life. Coming up in the 90's Brad has seen it all, from a Bear, to a Magic Mike-type of performance to trying to make people in Arkansas love this acoustic guitar player from Texas.Brad helps us answer what music means to him and as we start to wind down the Volume we look deeper at how to quantify success.To listen to the OFFICIAL playlist of "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" on Spotify click here: https://spoti.fi/32aWQOqFollow Brad Thompson@bradthompsonfw (Instagram & Twitter)Follow After the Encore:@AfterTheEncorePodcast (Facebook & Instagram)@ATEncorePodcast (Twitter)If you would like to be a guest on a future Volume please reach out to us at AfterTheEncorePodcast@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating & review if you like the podcast, it really helps out independent podcasts such as us.After the Encore is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Natalie Price is a fairly new Indie artist but one coming in strong. For years she has worked hard to hide her emotions and be as analytical as possible.However, an open-mic night in 2012 changed the course of her life forever. She has broken into the Austin music scene and is ready to stake her claim as one of the most emotionally connected artists out there.To listen to the OFFICIAL playlist of "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" on Spotify click here: https://spoti.fi/32aWQOqFollow Natalie Price@natpricemusic (Instagram & Twitter)Follow After the Encore:@AfterTheEncorePodcast (Facebook & Instagram)@ATEncorePodcast (Twitter)If you would like to be a guest on a future Volume please reach out to us at AfterTheEncorePodcast@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating & review if you like the podcast, it really helps out independent podcasts such as us.After the Encore is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

Ansley used to front a hardcore "blow your brains out of your butt" type of band but has recently shifted to a softer side of music.She is an indie/folk artist who just wants to "make beautiful music" as a 3rd generation artist she is really honing in on exactly who she is and what she wants to say.To listen to the OFFICIAL playlist of "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" on Spotify click here: https://spoti.fi/32aWQOqFollow Ansley:@ansleytxmusic (Instagram & Twitter)Follow After the Encore:@AfterTheEncorePodcast (Facebook & Instagram)@ATEncorePodcast (Twitter)If you would like to be a guest on a future Volume please reach out to us at AfterTheEncorePodcast@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating & review if you like the podcast, it really helps out independent podcasts such as us.After the Encore is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

The Gibbonses always knew they wanted to perform. They each took different ways to get to where they are now. In fact, tough love and perseverance are kind of their bread and butter. Jackie and Brandon, The Gibbonses are an Americana Duo that draw you in with their charm but win you over with their work. Find out how they came together and what's next on this ever-shifting journey for them.To listen to the OFFICIAL playlist of "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" on Spotify click here: https://spoti.fi/32aWQOqFollow The Gibbonses: @thegibbonses (Instagram)@thegibbonsesduo (Twitter)Follow After the Encore:@AfterTheEncorePodcast (Facebook & Instagram)@ATEncorePodcast (Twitter)If you would like to be a guest on a future Volume please reach out to us at AfterTheEncorePodcast@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating & review if you like the podcast, it really helps out independent podcasts such as us.After the Encore is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

The Reverend Shawn Amos, son of Wally "Famous" Amos has worked hard to find his voice in music. Originally starting as a "shoe-gazing guitarist" he never felt he had much to say. That all changed when he was asked to front a blues band. ⁣⁣Once Shawn was "officially" ordained he has made it his mission to take the message of Joyful Blues to the masses.⁣⁣To listen to the OFFICIAL playlist of "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" on Spotify click here: https://spoti.fi/32aWQOq⁣⁣Follow The Rev: ⁣@therevamos (Instagram & Twitter)⁣⁣Follow After the Encore:⁣@AfterTheEncorePodcast (Facebook & Instagram)⁣@ATEncorePodcast (Twitter)⁣⁣If you would like to be a guest on a future Volume please reach out to us at AfterTheEncorePodcast@gmail.com⁣⁣Please leave us a rating & review if you like the podcast, it really helps out independent podcasts such as us.⁣⁣After the Encore is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co.

After the Encore is a music podcast that chronicles the life of a specific artist, what influenced them growing up and why they do what they do. ⁣⁣In this Intro to Volume 1: The Stars At Night, we bring you an interview with Wally "Famous" Amos, the father of The Reverend Shawn Amos (who is featured on Track 1) we ease you into the idea of peaking behind the curtain with this TV Interview from the 80's.⁣⁣To listen to the OFFICIAL playlist of "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" on Spotify click here: https://spoti.fi/32aWQOq⁣⁣After the Encore is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co.

Listen in to Ansley, one of the artists on the upcoming Volume 1: "The Stars At Night" about how many different shapes a career in the music industry can take.

Listen in to Natalie Price, one of the upcoming guests on Volume 1: "The Stars At Night" and see why she still plays every show she can get, even if she thinks no one is listening.

Here from Brad Thompson, one of the guests from the upcoming "Volume 1". Hear how Brad feels music brings people together and how we're all connected.

Here from Todd Pipes, one of the guests from the upcoming "Volume 1". Todd is the lead singer of the hit 90's band "Deep Blue Something". Listen in as he explains how their hit single "Breakfast at Tiffany's" first started gaining traction.

Hear from one of the guests of After the Encore, The Gibbonses on what music means to them and how they quantify success!

Hear from one of the guests of After the Encore, The Reverend Shawn Amos on what music means to him and how he quantifies success!