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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.

Mike Foley


    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 79 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Music Journeys

    Music Journeys: Chuck Prophet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 31:08


    Chuck Prophet joins Music Journeys to chat about the inspiration for his latest release Wake The Dead.

    Music Journeys: Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 32:11


    Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd join Music Journeys and take you inside the studio for the making of their album together.

    Music Journeys: Bishop Briggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 23:49


    Bishop Briggs joins Music Journeys to chat about how her love of music began and the recently-released deluxe version of Tell My Therapist I'm Fine.

    Music Journeys: Victoria Canal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 28:17


    Victoria Canal joins Music Journeys to chat about her debut album Slowly, It Dawns.

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    Music Journeys: Mindy Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 24:21


    Mindy Smith joins this edition of Music Journeys to chat about the inspiration behind her latest release.

    Music Journeys: A.J. Croce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 26:38


    A.J. Croce joins Music Journeys to reflect on how the love of music began and when he embraced performing his father's songs.

    Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner on the magic and connecting power of music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 31:56


    Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie joins Music Journeys to chat about his experiences in music and the band's documentary film and companion audio release.

    David Brown and the inspirational Harmony Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 39:35


    On this edition of Music Journeys, David Brown shares the genesis and mission of Harmony Project.

    October Ember explores themes of love, wonder, and gratitude on latest release

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 30:17


    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 crafts songs of gratitude, hope, redemption, and relief on latest Dirty Knobs release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 27:02


    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 spins a selfless, unifying tone on aspirational album

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 30:06


    Tano Jones joins this edition of Music Journeys to chat about his band's debut release Spinning North.

    Alisa Amador shares the joy and struggle of being an independent musician on Multitudes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 35:53


    Alisa Amador joins Music Journeys to chat about her new album and the experience of winning the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest.

    Ghalia Volt continues crafting her own sound with authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 29:47


    Ghalia Volt brings her tour through Ohio this week and joins Music Journeys to chat about her experiences and latest release Shout Sister Shout!

    Kenny Wayne Shepherd reflects on 30 years of music and his latest project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 32:06


    Music Journeys features Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who brings his tour through Ohio this week.

    Libby Glover and David Tamulevich reflect on 50 years of Mustard's Retreat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 30:08


    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.

    Record Store Day preview featuring 5 Columbus shops

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 47:53


    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.

    JJ Grey reflects on Olustee and why he waits for the songs to show up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 30:20


    Music Journeys features JJ Grey, who performs in Columbus this week with his band Mofro.

    Tender Heart reflects Mia Dyson's love and gratitude for life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 30:32


    Australian musician Mia Dyson joins Music Journeys to chat about her latest album featuring songs shaped by a near-death experience.

    Robbie and Dylan from The Hails detail the band's formation and the inspiration for their music

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 32:31


    Robbie Kingsley and Dylan McCue of The Hails join Music Journeys ahead of the band's upcoming Columbus show at The Basement.

    Chris Stills returns to his roots with piano-driven EP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 40:22


    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.

    Best of the Fast Five Vol. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 34:53


    Music Journeys highlights the listener-favorite segment called the Fast Five with Sheléa, Stefano May, Michaela Anne, and Robert Randolph.

    Best of the Fast Five Vol. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 29:37


    Music Journeys highlights the listener-favorite segment called the Fast Five with Kelly Vaughn, Gussie Miller, Talisha Holmes, and Jack Harris.

    Best of the Fast Five Vol. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 32:18


    Music Journeys highlights its Fast Five segment with Bill Champlin, Paul Carrack, Yvette Young, and Pat Metheny.

    Best of the Fast Five Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 29:36


    Music Journeys highlights its Fast Five segment with Dr. Tony Anderson, Donna Mogavero, Willie Phoenix, and Jimmy Razor.

    Roberta Lea reflects on Too Much of a Woman and the public service of being a musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 35:24


    Roberta Lea joins Music Journeys to chat about her album.

    Sam Roberts details the inspiration for The Adventures of Ben Blank

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 38:41


    Sam Roberts returns to Music Journeys for a chat about his band's latest release.

    Charlotte Cardin reflects on her love of music and the making of 99 Nights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 30:00


    Charlotte Cardin joins Music Journeys to chat about her latest release, 99 Nights.

    Meghan Kreidler of Kiss The Tiger details the band's formation and evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 29:34


    Meghan Kreidler joins Music Journeys to chat about her band Kiss The Tiger.

    Stefano May finds his way through music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 29:20


    Stefano May shares his inspirational songs and messages on this edition of Music Journeys.

    Jobi Riccio displays her personal and artistic growth on Whiplash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 29:58


    Jobi Riccio joins Music Journeys to chat about her new release, Whiplash.

    Robbie Grey and Mick Conroy of Modern English reflect on the past and preview the band's upcoming album

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 29:15


    On this edition of Music Journeys, singer Robbie Grey and bassist Mick Conroy of Modern English chat with Mike Foley about the early days and share details on the new album.

    Morgan James

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 30:27


    Morgan James joins Music Journeys to chat about her latest album Nobody's Fool, a return to her R&B roots.

    Shayna Steele

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 34:54


    Shayna Steele joins Music Journeys to chat about her latest release, Gold Dust.

    John Wlaysewski and Olive Hui of Late Cambrian

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 30:01


    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.

    Music Journeys: Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 29:36


    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 reflects on Toto and how his love of music has evolved

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 18:56


    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.

    Rock Hall 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 30:04


    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 appreciates the little things and values his evolution as a songwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 27:05


    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.

    Megan Bee shares her songwriting experiences and the stories behind Cottonwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 25:09


    Athens-Ohio based Megan Bee chats with Music Journeys about her latest release.

    Kalia Vandever reflects on her growth as a trombonist and songwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 27:05


    Music Journeys features trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever.

    Alysse Gafkjen shares the memories and stories behind her music portraits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 26:47


    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, Phil Hart preview their Woody Guthrie Tribute Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 24:13


    Teresa Schleifer, Bill Cohen, and Phil Hart join Music Journeys to preview their Woody Guthrie Tribute Show with some reflections and songs.

    Cautious Clay reflects on the making of Deadpan Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 24:34


    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 delivers a powerful connection and uplifting listening experience on latest release

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 28:45


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 17:37


    DrippDaDon joins Music Journeys ahead of his performance at the Juneteenth Festival in downtown Columbus.

    Lilly Winwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 29:35


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 29:30


    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 reflects on her career, final album and tour with love and gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 29:29


    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.

    Kelly Zullo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 19:18


    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.

    TJ George and the Heroes & Legends project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 43:48


    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 previews his Time and Memory concert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 23:17


    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.

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