Podcasts about Cornerstone Festival

The 1980s gave rise to the fast-growing Christian rock and metal scene, and Whitecross led the way. Whitecross has enjoyed a very long run of popularity with a worldwide fan base. Whitecross released six studio albums from 1987 to 1992 with lead guitarist and founding member Rex Carroll. Album tours from 1988 to 1994, resulting in over a thousand concerts, helped to build a live connection with their fans. Two factors are generally acknowledged here: the group was early on the scene, and Rex Carroll's guitar work set the benchmark for all other bands in the genre. “Man in the Mirror” single from the 2024 LP “Fear No Evil”Their work won Dove Awards for “Metal Album of the Year” and “Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year.” Whitecross made a comeback at the 2000 Cornerstone Festival and drew about 6,000 people. Since then, they have performed festivals and tours and are still booking concerts. Formed near Chicago, Illinois, they have performed throughout the United States of America and into the rest of the world, including South America, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. In 2019, they made their longest journey and performed at two sold-out amphitheaters in India to rave reviews. In 2020, they recruited new lead vocalist David Roberts, who has been embraced by the fans and has expanded Whitecross's tonal palette. Rex and David, with Michael Feighan on drums and Benny Ramos on bass, have created and performed the first new Whitecross music in over twenty years! In 2022, they headlined and later joined the first annual Immortal Festival at the BMI Center in Versailles, Ohio, re-establishing the band's commitment to performing live for their audience. Also in 2022, they signed with Dark Star Records and are on the 2024 “Fear No Evil” tour for the brand new album. Contact us to book a date at your venue!

Glenn Kaiser led the Christian rock band Resurrection Band and has since been a part of the Glenn Kaiser Band and solo work.  We talk about Glenn's conversion to Christianity, relationships and unmerited favor. Glenn Kaiser at Cornerstone Festival in 2004

Josh Brigham is a guitarist from the Charlotte, NC Melodic Hardcore / Rock band Hopesfall. Josh and go back from the early days of the band, meeting up at Cornerstone Festival and Furnace Fest in the early 00's. I've alwayas admired Hopesfall for the penchant for melodic aggressive expansive songs and memorable hooks. Josh and I talk about the history of the band and the records you know and love. It was super cool to let Josh know how much the band has meant to me over the years, and It was amazing to hear his perspective on the success of the band in the past and the current. I really hope you enjoy this awesome episode from a rad dude from a rad band.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCllM0wf-4U https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FEgAMsvc3DM2OtT4dPn9i?si=yZt2iRjMQeihNkNY8i99GA Production by Brian Jerin @jerinkid Music by Brian Jerin @jerinkid Artwork by Brian Trummel and Mark Montgomery @chinamark

We knew that Over The Rhine's Nowhere Else Festival was going to be something special. We've heard about the meals, the music, the songs being sung under a big tent in their wide Ohio backyard. And yes, we grew up seeing Over The Rhine play show after breathtaking show under a similar tent at the Cornerstone Festival in West Central Illinois. We knew it would be great. But we were still not prepared for just how wonderful two days of understated, organic, family-style music could be. A steady drizzle of rain couldn't come close to dampening the spirits on that rural farm, and on this episode of the podcast, we do our best to take you there.   One of the hallmarks of Nowhere Else is that Karin and Linford of Over The Rhine always assemble a treasure trove of talent to accompany them for their “musical family reunion.” This cast – often comprised of fellow Americana (and Americana-adjacent) artists they have met out on the road – play concerts, participate in writer rounds, and offer creative workshops and seminars. While some will usually be relatively familiar to fans of this kind of music – and at least one will have earned “legend” status – there will always be at least a few that are relative unknowns. Though she has been a regular at Nowhere Else in recent years, we were not familiar with soul / gospel / r&b artist and full-time “culture coach” Nikki Lerner until shortly before the festival. But after we attended her morning session, called “Finding Your Voice Through Improv,” we knew she needed to join us on the podcast. I'm sure you will find her just as brilliant, insightful, hilarious, and soulful as we have.   And Bruce has loaded up the Jukebox with records from ALL of the artists on this year's Nowhere Else lineup. In addition to Nikki, you'll hear tunes from Iris Dement, Carrie Newcomer, Hayes Carll, The Winetree, Courtney Marie Andrews, Carolina Story, John Fullbright; Wille Tea Taylor, Ben Sollee, Vance Gilbert, and of course, Over the Rhine.   If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!   For more info visit the SHOW NOTES page at TrueTunes.com/Lerner   For more info about the Nowhere Else Festival (or to order tickets for Sept '23) go to http://www.nowhereelsefestival.com/

For those who were a part of it, the Christian music underground in the 1990's and 2000's was hugely formative. It was a hotbed of creative musical expression, but it was also an intense marketplace of ideas. As a result, through Tooth and Nail Records, Cornerstone Festival, and a number of other venues, it changed the lives of countless Christian kids. Matt Swaim, Keith Nester, and Keith Little, who were all Evangelical Christians immersed in that world, share their favorite memories of it, and reflect on why so many of those who were a part of it have deconstructed into agnosticism or atheism, and why the three of them, as a direct result of their experience in that music scene, ended up in the Catholic Church. Keith Little's channel: http://www.youtube.com/thecordialcatholic Keith Nester's site: http://www.down2earthministry.org Keith Nester's channel: http:///www.youtube.com/keithnester More videos: http://www.chnetwork.org Our Online Community: http://community.chnetwork.org Support our work: http://www.chnetwork.org/donate

#423 Dancing with Predators Horror Movie Logic Photographic Memory & Early Warped Stories Thanks for your calls! If you have a question or need bad advice then leave me a voicemail at 1-360-830-6660 ------------------ MxPx.com for our show info starting September 17 - Music 4 Cancer Fest in Montreal, Quebec Canada ------------ Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some could be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) 3 min limit per message.   TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

The original Woodstock Festival happened once. The Cornerstone Festival, however, gathered an unlikely and diverse group of rock and rollers from around the world to two different pieces of land 29 years in a row. Even as the so-called “Jesus Movement,” of the late 60s, and its' fascinating musical soundtrack, transformed throughout the 80s into more of a subculture than a counterculture, and "Contemporary Christian Music" became more mainstream, Cornerstone kept the fire of revolution burning. With a radical lineup – both musically and educationally – this event was unique in the world. It was responsible for launching several artists not only into the thriving underground, but to mainstream rock, alternative, and metal success as well.   The final Cornerstone Festival happened in July of 2012 and on this special edition of the True Tunes Podcast we revisit the event both through archival interviews and performance audio, and newly recorded interviews with some of the festival's founders. We hear from some of our listeners about the ways Cornerstone impacted them, and co-producer Bruce A. Brown even interviews our host, John J. Thompson, for his perspective. True Tunes traces its roots directly to this incendiary event – when John was just a 13-year-old kid watching The 77s, Rez Band, and others in a field outside of Chicago. We'll hear that story and a lot more.   If you were ever at Cornerstone, you know. If not – take a listen and hear about one of the most unlikely, insane, wonderful, and influential events few people have ever heard of. We'll also ponder what we miss most about it ten years later – and what, if anything, we might do about that.   Music list and more are available on the Show Notes Page for this episode at TrueTunes.com/CstoneRemembered   The True Tunes Podcast is sponsored by VisionTrust.org. Help us change the world for one child at a time by sponsoring a child today. Visit VisionTrust.org/TrueTunes for more information. If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our SWAG STORE.  

Glenn discusses his early family life and childhood. From using and dealing drugs, to changing his lifestyle. We talk about his relationship with Keith Green and some of the conversations they had and also when he found out about his death. We discuss the Cornerstone Festival. Playing in a popular band with his wife and having his children on the road. He discusses a certain issue that parents can face and that he's been facing. Will the Rez band ever reunite, listen as he answers this question. https://grrrrecords.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A stellar choice for EPISODE 50! He mostly lost his voice permanently at a Bone Thugs N Harmony concert! This punk legend has not only been playing some of my fave music since Dogwood started, but he also used to Stage Manage for many many years at Cornerstone Festival and a very large Country Music venue in Chicago... Glad we got to sit for a while and talk about all his music and food projects. Please enjoy. THE BLAMED: Hear more hard to find songs! https://theblamedband.com/music THE SATIRE: https://thesatirechicago.bandcamp.com/ +=++======+==++++===+=======+++++===+++=+=== FAMCAST THEME SONG written/performed by McQueen (instagram.com/mcqueen_studios), vox by myself.... You need a KNIFE or 2? or 3! check out GRUMPY CHEF: visit grumpychefshop.com use code FAMCAST at checkout for 15% off everything! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL (video clips of the interviews) good COFFEE+TEA: essexcoffeeroasters.com use code FAMCAST at checkout!!! Get some HYDRATION: shop liquiddeath.com and use code FAMCAST at checkout. Stay up to date on music I'm making/have done: https://soundcloud.com/atwarwithin and SAINT DIDACUS: saintdidacus.bandcamp.com ..THANKS FOR LISTENING AS ALWAYS -- LOVE CHEF JOSH (YOSH) Follow the show on instagram.com/thefamilycast and for more exclusive content check patreon.com/familycast and linktr.ee/familycast for all the links!! Check out buymeacoffee.com/punkchef too... #chefjoshkemble ================== #foodandmusicislifeyes ============= #thepunkchefpodcast =============== #thefamilycast =============== #punkchefpairings ============= #SRRSS share | rate | review | subscribe | support ==================== --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familycast/message

There Is No_System: Transmission FourWe're Always Finding Our Way HomeHow experience invisibly redirects our pathsOur Town - Presented by The Westport Country Playhousehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irIfcI8NYB4Oscar Isaac on ID10T with Chris Hardwickhttps://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-nerdist/oscar-isaac/David Byrne Self Interview from Stop Making Sensehttps://youtu.be/dE-mxVxFXLgThis Must Be The Place (Live: Stop Making Sense)https://youtu.be/JccW-mLdNe0This Must Be The Place (American Utopia)https://youtu.be/-opJW9_FA9wPet Shop Boys - Home and Dry (Live at Die Harald-Schmidt-Show)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgYjCOzk1OEStrong Songs Podcast - Stop Making Sensehttp://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/talking-heads-stop-making-senseWritten and performed by Brian BehmMusic (unless noted) by Brian Behm/No_System—-Take a look at No_System's apparel and accessories at nosysknows.com ——-Transcripts available at nosysknows.com/podcast——-Please like and review on your favorite podcast platform of choice. If you get something out of it, please share it with a friend. ——Soundtracks available on most streaming platformsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4bWrf8AHQNxMpaUhLt3wvx?si=1nxOP7bATL6MNy7BWgTFzgApple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nosystem/511989797SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/SPQdGC7JkZajEJSi9Special ThanksAngela BehmIris PooleJessi BennettCassandra McCollum There Is No_System is a production of Brian Behm Creative. 

Bruce Fitzhugh is lead vocalist and guitarist for the legendary metal band Living Sacrifice. He also works for Manhead Merch, one of the leading music/entertainment merchandise companies in the world. Jason and Bruce sat down to catch up and talk about everything from musical influences, tour stories, vocal techniques, Furnace Fest, Cornerstone Festival, and a lot more. **Everything Jason creates, including this video, is made possible by the generous individuals who support him on Patreon. Please consider joining today! Patreon.com/jasonwisdom

One of the biggest names in CCM music, Jeremy Camp has sold a bunch of albums, has a bunch of #1 songs, has a movie, has a family, and is genuinely a really nice guy. Also, this episode has a very special guest from Jeremy's story that takes us all back to Cornerstone Festival in the 90's.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dylan Pyles is a singer-songwriter and musician who has been active in Kansas City's music scene for over a decade now. He's also a manager at Mills Record Company and a co-owner of the book store Wise Blood. On this episode of the podcast we talked about Record Store Day this year and last, the evolution of Wise Blood over the past few years, Pyles' introduction to music as a child, his years attending Cornerstone Festival in Illinois, his former bands, joining the hardcore band Canyons, his many solo releases, and his new album A Train Called Solitude, out now via Manor Records. The Shuttlecock Podcast is sponsored by The Vinyl Underground at 7th Heaven, located at 76th & Troost in Kansas City. Visit www.7thHeavenKC.com for more info. Theme music: "Intro/Free Mind" by Kicked In Follow @ShuttlecockMag on social media and visit www.ShuttlecockMusic.com. Grab a t-shirt, button, or photo zine from the Shuttlecock web store to support the show. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

We continue our Cornerstone Superfriends conversation. Jeff Elbel, Lori Heiselman, Glenn Kaiser and John J. Thompson all joined us from the comforts of home. Join as we celebrate the weekend that we normally would all be together,  dehydrated, dusty and sweating profusely in lovely Bushnell, Illinois.  Cornerstone was the definitive opposite of Social Distancing! The proof is here. Theme splendidly curated by Lp. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PIYN/message

What a gang of Cornerstone Superfriends that we've gathered! Jeff Elbel, Lori Heiselman, Glenn Kaiser and John J. Thompson all joined us from the comforts of home. Join as we celebrate the weekend that we normally would all be together, dehydrated, dusty and sweating profusely in lovely Bushnell, Illinois. Cornerstone was the definitive opposite of Social Distancing! The proof is here. Theme lovingly orchestrated by Lp. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PIYN/message

Long time listener, first time caller. Elias and I have never met, but he provided a puzzle piece from my Cornerstone Festival past that I thought was lost forever. And I am grateful. We talk in depth (spoiler alert!) about The Steve Taylor Archive, the treasure trove that launches on Monday, June 15! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PIYN/message

Chapter 168: "Tarantino Rock" ...as read by Sally Grayson of Black Swift You very likely heard Sally on Never Was and/or Urban Achiever and it was my pleasure to welcome her to the show this week. Sally shares a couple of great stories that include throwing away her entire music collection, going to Cornerstone for the first time, and her connection with Mortal and the Blamed. Sally also shares about Black Swift's new ep, Desert Rain. Photo courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/jungle_of_photography/ Black Swift: https://www.blackswiftmusic.com/ Sally on Never Was: https://neverwaspodcast.simplecast.fm/16 Sally on Urban Achiever: https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/sally-grayson https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/sally-grayson-returns Chapter 168 Music: Black Swift - "Downpour" Mortal - "Rift" Black Swift - "To The Strength Within" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter, and artist Charlie Peacock has worked with artists like Civil Wars, Switchfoot, Ruby Amanfu, and others, and his songs have been recorded by Amy Grant, dc Talk, Bela Fleck and more, but back when True Tunes' founder John J Thompson was just getting his idea out of the blocks Charlie was one of his favorite artists and deepest inspirations. One night, at the Cornerstone Festival in 1989, Charlie offered John some advice that shaped his life and work in profound ways. Recently, 30 years on since that initial meeting, the two got back together to talk about music, theology, success, and the unnecessary limitations many artists place on themselves.The "Jukebox" feature takes a look at Charlie's 1984 album Lie Down In The Grass and The Raconteurs' newest, Help Us Stranger, and the News feature explores Buddy & Julie Miller, The Beatles, and Ireland's Inhaler. 

Chapter 5 Cornerstone Festival grew to a massive level by the mid 2000’s with Tooth and Nail day being one of its main features. The cultures of Tooth and Nail and Cornerstone were a perfect fit. The environment that they created was both the incubator and launching pad for countless careers and also a wonderful place of development for its attendees, staff, and volunteers. The festival did in fact come to an end, but it by no means did it fail.   https://labeledpodcast.com/ Support Labeled on Patreon   Join Labeled on Facebook   SONGS YOU HEARD ON THIS EPISODE: Dogwood "Never Die" Danielson "Did I Step on Your Trumpet" Charlie Peacock "This is the Way of Love" FM Static "Next Big Thing" Hangnail "Aspire" Mae "Last Call" Mae "Light Years" Two Thirty Eight "Modern Day Prayer" Value Pac "Nothing" Norma Jean "Leaderless and Self Enlisted" Copeland "Pin Your Wings"   MORE FROM TOOTH & NAIL: * Labeled: Music From The Podcast: smarturl.it/labeledplaylist * DISCOVER IT: New Tracks from T&N Records: smarturl.it/TNNDiscover * This Is Solid State: New Tracks from Solid State Records: https://spoti.fi/2CUCsaH    * Tooth & Nail Store (LABELED Patreon members get 20% off everything): tnn.lnk.to/store

Chapter 4 As it turns out, Cornerstone Festival had a lot more than a good lineup of bands; it has its own rich history and undergirding philosophy born out of The Jesus People USA and John Herrin, the festival’s director. Much of this philosophy and the festival’s audience was a direct inspiration to Tooth and Nail Records. Brandon Ebel traveled there in 1990 with a backpack and left with the clear notion that there needed to be more of what was going on at Cornerstone.   https://labeledpodcast.com/ Support Labeled on Patreon Join Labeled on Facebook    SONGS YOU HEARD ON THIS EPISODE: Resurrection Band:   "Irish Garden" Zao "Free The Three" Ghoti Hook "My Bike" As Cities Burn "The Hoard" The Drowned God "Catholic" Jeremy Camp "Take My Life" mewithoutYou "In a Sweater Poorly Knit" Further Seems Forever "The Sound" Morella’s Forest "Gentle Go The Hours" Family Force Five "Dance Or Die" Showbread "Mouth Like A Magazine"   MORE FROM THIS EPISODE:* The Drowned God - “Catholic” Music Video: http://bit.ly/2E11Nk2* Follow The Drowned God on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FfkEsc   MORE FROM TOOTH & NAIL:* Labeled: Music From The Podcast: smarturl.it/labeledplaylist* DISCOVER IT: New Tracks from T&N Records: smarturl.it/TNNDiscover* This Is Solid State: New Tracks from Solid State Records: https://spoti.fi/2CUCsaH   * Tooth & Nail Store (LABELED Patreon members get 20% off everything): tnn.lnk.to/store

Chapter 145: "Off Track Betting And Other Parlor Games" ...as read by Shawn Matthews Was Combat Chuck the very first viral sensation? Ok, maybe not. But pre social media and YouTube, Shawn was able to create a fictional persona that reached over a million people. Pretty impressive. Shawn shares the Combat Chuck origin story, tells tales from the Banana Man photo shoot, touring with Ghoti Hook and Stavesacre, and briefly talks about his amazing band Poole. Plus, Shawn is making a documentary about the new breed of craft music makers. Shawn's Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/creativeforhire/ Shawn on Twitter - https://twitter.com/shawncmatthews Swagbot Creative - http://www.swagbotcreative.com/ Mozark Sound - http://www.mozarksound.com Here's a Washington Post review of Poole's third full-length - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1999/02/12/poole-among-whom-we-shine-spinart/d8e4c0e2-62bb-4d67-bbd3-21dede7678db/?utm_term=.85ea417e94fa Combat Chuck at Cornerstone 95 - https://youtu.be/TedZjelilWA Chapter 145 Music: Five Iron Frenzy - "Combat Chuck" Stavesacre - "Shiv" Poole - "Mary Shakes Her Hair" Ghoti Hook - "Shrinky Dinks Ghoti Hook - "Banana Man" Five Iron Frenzy - "That's How The Story Ends" The Lost Chorus - "Oh, Great Divide" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Back in 1991, Joey and Jared Svendsen’s lives would change forever at Cornerstone Festival. As 14 and 16 year olds, we waited with the crowds for this band Scaterd Few to take the stage. At the first chord, it was love at first sight. Attitude, punk, a bit of a twisted vibe, and this guy was singing about God? 27 years later, the album is just as musically relevant, standing the test of time, and maintaining a spot in both of our top tens of all time. Aguirre, frontman, joins the show to reminisce on Cornerstone '91, reflect on his musical career, talk about his life and faith, and grace us with his time to make our lives complete.

In this episode, Andrew and John discuss what was going down in 1998, the now defunct Cornerstone Festival, Andrew remembers when he ACTUALLY heard MxPx for the first time, and John discusses his high school band! And OF COURSE, track by track discussion of the classic MxPx album, Slowly Going The Way Of The Buffalo (or SGTWOTB for the cool kids). Album discussion begins at 50:09.

In this episode, I talk with John J. Thompson. Though we met less than 10 years ago, John and I share a rather parallel life that was exciting to explore in this conversation about our shared Central Illinois roots and about signing his own adoption papers, how forgiveness is actually connected to understanding, the unique community that was Cornerstone Festival, his book called Jesus Bread & Chocolate: Crafting a Handmade Faith in a Mass Market World, and so much more. Topics Covered: 0:02:02 Our parallel life 0:12:10 Living in and out of hiding with a con-man father 0:15:28 The making of a con-man father 0:17:59 The forgiveness process 0:21:52 Counting native Nashvillians 0:22:43 Moving to Music City 0:23:48 The beginnings of a music library 0:26:35 Tales from the late great Cornerstone Festival 0:31:43 The rise and fall of True Tunes 0:35:54 "I'm cool with Africa, just don't send me to Nashville" 0:44:42 Grand ideals dashed upon the rocks 0:53:43 About Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate book 1:07:38 John's upcoming projects 1:08:17 Deep admiration for Phil Keaggy 1:10:03 Non-Profit Spotlight: Compassion International 01:10:18 How to connect with John online Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly  

John J. Thompson is a 30-year music industry veteran, author, songwriter, artist, producer and teacher who currently serves as Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts and as Director of Publishing for E One Nashville. Until recently he was Creative Director at Capitol CMG Publishing. His abiding passions for authentic, spiritually alive art, transformative community, innovative business practices, artisanal living, and home roasted coffee are explored in his new book. Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate; Crafting a Hand Made Faith in a Mass Market World (Zondervan / Harper Collins 2015) and can be found throughout his professional, creative and ministry-oriented career. “It’s been an amazing journey so far,” Thompson says. “I’m thrilled when I am able to speak into a community, a business, or a project in a way that is inspiring and helpful.”In 1989, at the age of 19, Thompson founded True Tunes Etc, in Wheaton Illinois, a music store, magazine and concert venue, while simultaneously cultivating his songwriting, performing and worship-leading skills in his band, The Wayside. After leaving True Tunes in 2000 he accepted a position with the Cornerstone Festival, scored a ballet for a local dance school, produced several records and wrote the book Raised By Wolves; The Story of Christian Rock and Roll (ECW Press, 2000) – all while serving as a pastor at Warehouse Church, an inner-city ministry in Aurora, Illinois. “For me everything bled into one,” he explains of his varied resume. “Whether it was leading worship or preaching at church, speaking at a college, writing, or working with big music companies, or playing with my band in a pub, I thrive wherever faith, art, and people intersect and nothing gives me more satisfaction than connecting folks and unleashing vision.”Throughout his sojourn in the music business Thompson built a solid reputation as a music critic and feature writer for many publications including CCM Magazine, HM Magazine, Christianity Today and Christian Musician. He joined Capitol Christian Music Publishing in early 2007 (then known as EMI Christian Music Group) where he managed a roster of CCM and Gospel songwriters (Andrae Crouch, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Aaron Lindsey, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, Anita Wilson, VaShawn Mitchell, etc) and provided Music Supervision services for films, (including the 2013 Lionsgate movie Grace Unplugged.) He is currently a contributor of music and film reviews for www.ThinkChristian.net and is a regular speaker at colleges, churches, songwriting events and festivals on behalf of Compassion International.Although still a Chicagoan at heart Thompson loves the creative, independent spirit he has found in East Nashville, TN where he has lived with his wife (Michelle Lynn Thompson) and four children since 2007.Blog: www.JohnJThompson.com – Twitter: @JohnJThompson – Instagram: TheOnlyJJT

John J. Thompson is a 30-year music industry veteran, author, songwriter, artist, producer and teacher who currently serves as Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts and as Director of Publishing for E One Nashville. Until recently he was Creative Director at Capitol CMG Publishing. His abiding passions for authentic, spiritually alive art, transformative community, innovative business practices, artisanal living, and home roasted coffee are explored in his new book. Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate; Crafting a Hand Made Faith in a Mass Market World (Zondervan / Harper Collins 2015) and can be found throughout his professional, creative and ministry-oriented career. “It’s been an amazing journey so far,” Thompson says. “I’m thrilled when I am able to speak into a community, a business, or a project in a way that is inspiring and helpful.”In 1989, at the age of 19, Thompson founded True Tunes Etc, in Wheaton Illinois, a music store, magazine and concert venue, while simultaneously cultivating his songwriting, performing and worship-leading skills in his band, The Wayside. After leaving True Tunes in 2000 he accepted a position with the Cornerstone Festival, scored a ballet for a local dance school, produced several records and wrote the book Raised By Wolves; The Story of Christian Rock and Roll (ECW Press, 2000) – all while serving as a pastor at Warehouse Church, an inner-city ministry in Aurora, Illinois. “For me everything bled into one,” he explains of his varied resume. “Whether it was leading worship or preaching at church, speaking at a college, writing, or working with big music companies, or playing with my band in a pub, I thrive wherever faith, art, and people intersect and nothing gives me more satisfaction than connecting folks and unleashing vision.”Throughout his sojourn in the music business Thompson built a solid reputation as a music critic and feature writer for many publications including CCM Magazine, HM Magazine, Christianity Today and Christian Musician. He joined Capitol Christian Music Publishing in early 2007 (then known as EMI Christian Music Group) where he managed a roster of CCM and Gospel songwriters (Andrae Crouch, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Aaron Lindsey, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, Anita Wilson, VaShawn Mitchell, etc) and provided Music Supervision services for films, (including the 2013 Lionsgate movie Grace Unplugged.) He is currently a contributor of music and film reviews for www.ThinkChristian.net and is a regular speaker at colleges, churches, songwriting events and festivals on behalf of Compassion International.Although still a Chicagoan at heart Thompson loves the creative, independent spirit he has found in East Nashville, TN where he has lived with his wife (Michelle Lynn Thompson) and four children since 2007.Blog: www.JohnJThompson.com - Twitter: @JohnJThompson - Instagram: TheOnlyJJT

Garret Rapp of The Color Morale joins the podcast this week. We talk about the Cornerstone Festival, Warped Tour, Charities and thoughts on depression and happiness. Real talk.   Later in the podcast I tell a very personal story about my balls. So hide your children cause it gets graphic. MHH166 - Garret gets on the phone as they get to a rare day off on the Van's Warped Tour. We talk about the new album,Desolate Divine that's out today and we go way into why some festivals thrive (Van's Warped Tour) and why others have gone the way of the buffalo (Cornerstone Festival). Other Topics: Band Happy,  tactics for everyday success and happiness. Mentoring, connecting, Hope for the day, Heart support, Depression, Happiness, The Color Morale Garret Rapp [lead vocals, keys] Aaron Saunders [rhythm guitar, vocals] Devin King [lead guitar] Mike Honson [bass] Steve Carey [drums] For the Rockford, IL quintet, treading new territory has uncovered their most poetic, potent, and powerful body of work to date in their fifth studio album,Desolate Divine, which captures the band's palpable aggression through expansive production, yielding to a bigger sonic backdrop, while preserving the sense of emotional vulnerability they're known for. Following the success of early albums, We All Have Demons [2009], My Devil in Your Eyes [2011], and Know Hope [2013], the group received a 2014Alternative Press Music Awards nomination in the category of “Best Breakthrough Band.” Shortly after, Hold On Pain Ends debuted at #28 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release—the group's highest chart position yet. The recording process for Desolate Divine marks a first for the musicians as they enlisted multiple producers and songwriters to perfect the dynamic sound they wanted to achieve—Dan Korneff [Pierce The Veil, The Devil Wears Prada], Erik Ron [Panic! At The Disco, Saosin], Scott Stevens [Shinedown, Halestorm, Nothing More], Arnold Lanni [Simple Plan], and Matt Wentworth. Whether you're a first-time listener or a long-time diehard, you've likely never heard The Color Morale like this before, as the band remains unflinchingly real and unashamedly ambitious in Desolate Divine, slated for an August 2016 release. (credit-thecolormorale.net) www.thecolormorale.net

Greetings! Welcome back Never Wases!! "Man makes the plans - and God laughs," right? Now where have we heard that before? Alas, through many a twist and turn, Never Was Podcast returns (for real... probably) and the legendary Riki Michele joins us. The following line was written and rewritten roughly 100 times, and since it never seems quite up to snuff, I'll just lay it out there: once known to some as "the girl singer in Adam Again," Riki Michele is a solo artist with her own story to tell - and a brand new album, Push, to tell it. Gather round y'all - this one goes way, way back, then lands right in the here & now. Enjoy!

We revisit UTR's tribute to the Cornerstone Festival shortly following the event's final gathering in July 2012. A roundtable of guests join us to talk about favorite memories and the fest's lasting impact.

We revisit UTR's tribute to the Cornerstone Festival shortly following the event's final gathering in July 2012.  A roundtable of guests join us to talk about favorite memories and the fest's lasting impact.

Greetings! This week Never Was returns with a jump into the way, way back machine: a two part episode offering a different perspective on everything from the early 90's and the Crucified to Gene Eugene and the Cornerstone Festival, former front man for hip hop group Freedom of Soul turned beat-maker/producer, René "Peace586" Vasquez, joins the show! Enjoy!

This is an entertaining way to hear what is going on with Syntax Records and their wonderful friends. Executive Producer: sirROCDOMZ Producers: MaxOne & Shane Newville Hosts MaxOne, Shane Newville Reporters: KD, & Matt Pelishek, Jeremiah Bonds Engineer: Shane Newville You Can Listen To Interviews From: Twista, Zane, Houston Alexander, KJ Noons, Din Thomas, KJ52, John ( The Tonic ) Wells of The Cross Movement, Fred Lynch of P.I.D. & Preachas, Ahmad (of 4th Avenue Jones ), Family Force 5, Tonex, RedCloud, Braille of Lightheaded, Adeem of Glue, L.A. Symphony, Flynn Adam Atkins, CookBook, UNO Mas, Sharlok Poems, Joey The Jerk, The Pride, sintax.the.terrific, Mars Ill, Sev Statik, Urban d., Spec, Kaboose, DJ Promote, DJ Wise, Minister RMB, Radial Angel, Dynamic Twins, Sam Hart, Sojourn of Future Shock, Sackcloth Fashion, ArtOfFact, Jeremiah Bonds, Man of War, JustMe, Dirt, Aaron Diello of JoshuaFest and Up At Nite Records. We Play The Following Artists: P.O.D., Gospel Gangstaz, Shane Newville, Tommy Percival, DJ EQ, Olivia The Band, Comunalien, Soul P., Sivion, Playdough, Vex Da Vortex of Boogie Monsters, Transistor Radio, Night Owls, Podnuous of De La Soul, bTwice, Pigeon John, Odd Thomas, Sup The Chemist, Luke Geraty, Def Shepard, Freddie Bruno of Deepspace5, Christafari, Kurupt, Othello, Supaman, Writers Block LMNO of Visionaries, Gibraan, Jayo Felony, Eeek-a-mouse, Jurny of LPG, Labklik, Just Me of Scribbling Idiots, SolSeekers, Capture of Tunnel Rats, Spoken Nerd, Absent Minded, Tre9, S.O.M., Cy The Complex, Much Luvv, Ethic, Jendor of Shadow of The Locust, Theory Hazit, MotionPlus, Cas Metah, Elias, Stu Dent, Overflo, k-Drama, Maniac The Siouxpernatural, Tactile The RhymeChild, Christin Hart, KD, T.Bizzy, Rubber Band, Lojique, The Fold, Lost Ocean, David Crowder, Red, Paul Wright, Rick Mugrage, Krystal Meyers, Calling simon, Last Tuesday, nevertheless, Noon Day Sun, The Divine Romance, Benjamin, Quick and The Dead, Stacy Clark, Run Doris Run. We Play Music From The Following Labels: Beatmart, Flavor alliance, Much Luvv, Gotee, Nureau Ink, Up At Nite, End of Earth, Hip Hop Is Music, Indian Ink, Hyborian Warriors, Illect, Reach, Lampmode, Christsyde, Quannum, Cross Movement . We Broadcast and Cover The Following Events: Joshua Fest, GMA, Cornerstone Festival, Flavor Fest.

This is an entertaining way to hear what is going on with Syntax Records and their wonderful friends. Executive Producer: sirROCDOMZ Producers: MaxOne & Shane Newville Hosts MaxOne, Shane Newville Reporters: KD, & Matt Pelishek, Jeremiah Bonds Engineer: Shane Newville You Can Listen To Interviews From: Twista, Zane, Houston Alexander, KJ Noons, Din Thomas, KJ52, John ( The Tonic ) Wells of The Cross Movement, Fred Lynch of P.I.D. & Preachas, Ahmad (of 4th Avenue Jones ), Family Force 5, Tonex, RedCloud, Braille of Lightheaded, Adeem of Glue, L.A. Symphony, Flynn Adam Atkins, CookBook, UNO Mas, Sharlok Poems, Joey The Jerk, The Pride, sintax.the.terrific, Mars Ill, Sev Statik, Urban d., Spec, Kaboose, DJ Promote, DJ Wise, Minister RMB, Radial Angel, Dynamic Twins, Sam Hart, Sojourn of Future Shock, Sackcloth Fashion, ArtOfFact, Jeremiah Bonds, Man of War, JustMe, Dirt, Aaron Diello of JoshuaFest and Up At Nite Records. We Play The Following Artists: P.O.D., Gospel Gangstaz, Shane Newville, Tommy Percival, DJ EQ, Olivia The Band, Comunalien, Soul P., Sivion, Playdough, Vex Da Vortex of Boogie Monsters, Transistor Radio, Night Owls, Podnuous of De La Soul, bTwice, Pigeon John, Odd Thomas, Sup The Chemist, Luke Geraty, Def Shepard, Freddie Bruno of Deepspace5, Christafari, Kurupt, Othello, Supaman, Writers Block LMNO of Visionaries, Gibraan, Jayo Felony, Eeek-a-mouse, Jurny of LPG, Labklik, Just Me of Scribbling Idiots, SolSeekers, Capture of Tunnel Rats, Spoken Nerd, Absent Minded, Tre9, S.O.M., Cy The Complex, Much Luvv, Ethic, Jendor of Shadow of The Locust, Theory Hazit, MotionPlus, Cas Metah, Elias, Stu Dent, Overflo, k-Drama, Maniac The Siouxpernatural, Tactile The RhymeChild, Christin Hart, KD, T.Bizzy, Rubber Band, Lojique, The Fold, Lost Ocean, David Crowder, Red, Paul Wright, Rick Mugrage, Krystal Meyers, Calling simon, Last Tuesday, nevertheless, Noon Day Sun, The Divine Romance, Benjamin, Quick and The Dead, Stacy Clark, Run Doris Run. We Play Music From The Following Labels: Beatmart, Flavor alliance, Much Luvv, Gotee, Nureau Ink, Up At Nite, End of Earth, Hip Hop Is Music, Indian Ink, Hyborian Warriors, Illect, Reach, Lampmode, Christsyde, Quannum, Cross Movement . We Broadcast and Cover The Following Events: Joshua Fest, GMA, Cornerstone Festival, Flavor Fest.

We say farewell to the historic Cornerstone Festival with a roundtable discussion on the memorable moments and long-term impact of the fest. All the songs are from artists who performed at the 29th (and final) Cornerstone.

We say farewell to the historic Cornerstone Festival with a roundtable discussion on the memorable moments and long-term impact of the fest.  All the songs are from artists who performed at the 29th (and final) Cornerstone.

Leanor Inez Ortega Till (aka Jeff The Girl) of Five Iron Frenzy returns to our podcast. We talk to her about how things have been for the band since the announcement that they would reunite for a new album, what they were up to at Cornerstone Festival, and how their shows have been going. How have things changed since 2003? And as always, we'll have some other fun questions, and answer anything the fans throw at us! The show goes live at 7:00 PM CST, 6:00 PM Mountain/Denver time! If you have any questions you'd like us to answer, post them in the comments below or Tweet us @NakedJews.

Leanor Inez Ortega Till (aka Jeff The Girl) of Five Iron Frenzy returns to our podcast. We talk to her about how things have been for the band since the announcement that they would reunite for a new album, what they were up to at Cornerstone Festival, and how their shows have been going. How have things changed since 2003? And as always, we'll have some other fun questions, and answer anything the fans throw at us! The show goes live at 7:00 PM CST, 6:00 PM Mountain/Denver time! If you have any questions you'd like us to answer, post them in the comments below or Tweet us @NakedJews.

The Death To The World crew reports back on their week at Cornerstone 2009 - the largest Christian rock festival in the world. This is the third year DTTW has set up shop in the exhibitors area as an Orthodox outreach at this largely Evangelical youth gathering. John Valadez, Gary Allen and Julia Gatalskaya report to host Kevin Allen that the 'times they are a' changing' in the world of contemporary Christian youth, reflecting a broader trend towards ancient faith!

This is an entertaining way to hear what is going on with Syntax Records and their wonderful friends. Executive Producer: sirROCDOMZ Producers: MaxOne & Shane Newville Hosts MaxOne, Shane Newville Reporters: KD, & Matt Pelishek, Jeremiah Bonds Engineer: Shane Newville You Can Listen To Interviews From: Twista, Zane, Houston Alexander, KJ Noons, Din Thomas, KJ52, John ( The Tonic ) Wells of The Cross Movement, Fred Lynch of P.I.D. & Preachas, Ahmad (of 4th Avenue Jones ), Family Force 5, Tonex, RedCloud, Braille of Lightheaded, Adeem of Glue, L.A. Symphony, Flynn Adam Atkins, CookBook, UNO Mas, Sharlok Poems, Joey The Jerk, The Pride, sintax.the.terrific, Mars Ill, Sev Statik, Urban d., Spec, Kaboose, DJ Promote, DJ Wise, Minister RMB, Radial Angel, Dynamic Twins, Sam Hart, Sojourn of Future Shock, Sackcloth Fashion, ArtOfFact, Jeremiah Bonds, Man of War, JustMe, Dirt, Aaron Diello of JoshuaFest and Up At Nite Records. We Play The Following Artists: P.O.D., Gospel Gangstaz, Shane Newville, Tommy Percival, DJ EQ, Olivia The Band, Comunalien, Soul P., Sivion, Playdough, Vex Da Vortex of Boogie Monsters, Transistor Radio, Night Owls, Podnuous of De La Soul, bTwice, Pigeon John, Odd Thomas, Sup The Chemist, Luke Geraty, Def Shepard, Freddie Bruno of Deepspace5, Christafari, Kurupt, Othello, Supaman, Writers Block LMNO of Visionaries, Gibraan, Jayo Felony, Eeek-a-mouse, Jurny of LPG, Labklik, Just Me of Scribbling Idiots, SolSeekers, Capture of Tunnel Rats, Spoken Nerd, Absent Minded, Tre9, S.O.M., Cy The Complex, Much Luvv, Ethic, Jendor of Shadow of The Locust, Theory Hazit, MotionPlus, Cas Metah, Elias, Stu Dent, Overflo, k-Drama, Maniac The Siouxpernatural, Tactile The RhymeChild, Christin Hart, KD, T.Bizzy, Rubber Band, Lojique, The Fold, Lost Ocean, David Crowder, Red, Paul Wright, Rick Mugrage, Krystal Meyers, Calling simon, Last Tuesday, nevertheless, Noon Day Sun, The Divine Romance, Benjamin, Quick and The Dead, Stacy Clark, Run Doris Run. We Play Music From The Following Labels: Beatmart, Flavor alliance, Much Luvv, Gotee, Nureau Ink, Up At Nite, End of Earth, Hip Hop Is Music, Indian Ink, Hyborian Warriors, Illect, Reach, Lampmode, Christsyde, Quannum, Cross Movement . We Broadcast and Cover The Following Events: Joshua Fest, GMA, Cornerstone Festival, Flavor Fest.

This is an entertaining way to hear what is going on with Syntax Records and their wonderful friends. Executive Producer: sirROCDOMZ Producers: MaxOne & Shane Newville Hosts MaxOne, Shane Newville Reporters: KD, & Matt Pelishek, Jeremiah Bonds Engineer: Shane Newville You Can Listen To Interviews From: Twista, Zane, Houston Alexander, KJ Noons, Din Thomas, KJ52, John ( The Tonic ) Wells of The Cross Movement, Fred Lynch of P.I.D. & Preachas, Ahmad (of 4th Avenue Jones ), Family Force 5, Tonex, RedCloud, Braille of Lightheaded, Adeem of Glue, L.A. Symphony, Flynn Adam Atkins, CookBook, UNO Mas, Sharlok Poems, Joey The Jerk, The Pride, sintax.the.terrific, Mars Ill, Sev Statik, Urban d., Spec, Kaboose, DJ Promote, DJ Wise, Minister RMB, Radial Angel, Dynamic Twins, Sam Hart, Sojourn of Future Shock, Sackcloth Fashion, ArtOfFact, Jeremiah Bonds, Man of War, JustMe, Dirt, Aaron Diello of JoshuaFest and Up At Nite Records. We Play The Following Artists: P.O.D., Gospel Gangstaz, Shane Newville, Tommy Percival, DJ EQ, Olivia The Band, Comunalien, Soul P., Sivion, Playdough, Vex Da Vortex of Boogie Monsters, Transistor Radio, Night Owls, Podnuous of De La Soul, bTwice, Pigeon John, Odd Thomas, Sup The Chemist, Luke Geraty, Def Shepard, Freddie Bruno of Deepspace5, Christafari, Kurupt, Othello, Supaman, Writers Block LMNO of Visionaries, Gibraan, Jayo Felony, Eeek-a-mouse, Jurny of LPG, Labklik, Just Me of Scribbling Idiots, SolSeekers, Capture of Tunnel Rats, Spoken Nerd, Absent Minded, Tre9, S.O.M., Cy The Complex, Much Luvv, Ethic, Jendor of Shadow of The Locust, Theory Hazit, MotionPlus, Cas Metah, Elias, Stu Dent, Overflo, k-Drama, Maniac The Siouxpernatural, Tactile The RhymeChild, Christin Hart, KD, T.Bizzy, Rubber Band, Lojique, The Fold, Lost Ocean, David Crowder, Red, Paul Wright, Rick Mugrage, Krystal Meyers, Calling simon, Last Tuesday, nevertheless, Noon Day Sun, The Divine Romance, Benjamin, Quick and The Dead, Stacy Clark, Run Doris Run. We Play Music From The Following Labels: Beatmart, Flavor alliance, Much Luvv, Gotee, Nureau Ink, Up At Nite, End of Earth, Hip Hop Is Music, Indian Ink, Hyborian Warriors, Illect, Reach, Lampmode, Christsyde, Quannum, Cross Movement . We Broadcast and Cover The Following Events: Joshua Fest, GMA, Cornerstone Festival, Flavor Fest.

Flickerings with Mike HertenstineGlenn interviews Mike Hertenstine, a filmmaker and critic, who hosts the film festival, Flickerings, that takes place within Cornerstone Festival.