Stage Right with John Thorn

The newest album released in 2022 from Producer, Songwriter and Artist John Elefante.

John plays 10 of his favorite WhiteHeart Songs.

This episode features the incredible album by the super group Generation Radio, with members Jason Scheff (Chicago), Jay Demarcus (Rascal Flatts), Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Chris Rodriguez (Peter Cetera, Kenny Loggins, Shania Twain), and Tom Yankton.

In Part 3 of my conversation with Bill Schnee he tells amazing stories from the studio with artists Steely Dan, Toto, Boz Skaggs, Pablo Cruise, Julio Iglesias, Vince Gill, Mark Knoffler and Dire Straits and others.

This episode features my favorite solo album from my friend and upcoming guest Chris Rodriguez.

Today I feature one of the most talented friends I know, Mark Gersmehl. Several years ago he did a fantastic solo album, and today we go back and listen again and wonder why it didn't sell a million copies.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Bill he talks about his time working with all 4 of the Beatles on a Ringo Starr album. He tells stories from the studio while making the album as well as the crazy night he went to George Harrisons house for dinner.

Bill takes us on a journey from his childhood in Phoenix to Hollywood where his remarkable recording career began to take off. In Part 1 Bill talks about working with such artists as Three Dog Night, Barbra Streisand and Music Mogul Clive Davis.

Johnny Cash reads Luke 2:1-20 and John plays a clip of his favorite scene from his favorite Christmas movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Day 3 features the favorite Christmas songs by my 3 guests Garth Justice, Jody McBrayer & Tom Reeves. It also dives into the back stories of how those songs were recorded by these 3 great producers and musicians.

John answers 4 email and text questions as well as talk about what he is grateful for this Christmas.

Scott answers 5 hot seat music questions to celebrate Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas !

Billy and John discuss growing up in Michigan, sports and Christmas.

Day 7 features seven Christmas questions for Anthony...

Rick and I take a holiday stroll down memory lane as well as Rick answering 8 of the most curious holiday and Christmas Questions.

Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas Kirk answers 9 Questions, some about Christmas and some about 4Him... It's hilarious !

Day 10 starts with an update w/ Producer/Arranger/Engineer/Drummer Tom Reeves. We discuss what the Imperials and Tom are up to these days but we also walk down memory lane and remember the Christmas Tours from back in the day. Our conversation is folowed by Christmas with The Imperials...

Day 11 feature my 11 favorite Christmas songs of all time.

A special holiday series The 12 Days of Christmas 2023... Between November 30th and Christmas Day Stage Right with John Thorn will release 12 Christmas episodes that will feature guests, music and maybe even some surprises.

Honeytree continues sharing her story as a CCM artist that transitions into a global missionary using music and language to reach thousands of people each year. She also talks about her New Song, "Walk With Me" which was produced by Billy Smiley and featured guitarist and fellow CCM legend Phil Keaggy.

Honeytree discusses her NEW SONG due to drop Friday Feb. 10th.

Charles continues his conversation discussing CCM artists and touring, as well as his time at the William Morris Agency, his venture into the speaking circuit and all he is doing now.

Charles Dorris joins me to talk about his love for music, how opportunity called after college and his unbelievable career in Artist Management and Booking.

Andy discusses Oklahoma State Football, musical origins, his career in Truth and 4Him, his time as Worship Pastor @ Church On The Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as his love for Leadership Coaching, Training and Mentoring.

Paul discusses songwriting and recording with The Imperials, modern worship within the church, his solo ministry and The recent reforming of the Imperials.

Paul discusses his childhood discovery of music and the path he took that led him to join the Iconic Contemporary Christian Music Group The Imperials...

Garth joins John to discuss his growing up in Cleveland Tennessee, how the music in The Church of God and Lee University influenced both of them, and how their journey's took very similar paths that ultimately led to Nashville.

Chuck continues sharing the story of Love Song, his thoughts on modern christian music and leadership in the church as well as what he is doing now to celebrate his 50 plus year legacy in music and ministry.

Warren discusses his amazing 40 plus year career in music.

Chuck discusses his journey of how he discovered music, how he ended up recording in LA and how he and some friends got saved and changed the church forever by starting a music and worship revolution with the blessing of Chuck Smith, the founding father of Calvary Chapel.

Denny shares his extraordinary testimony of how came to know the Lord and how he ended up in CCM as a legendary tour manager.

Season 2 Relaunch Promo and Bonus Interview with Billy Smiley and John Schlitt about Upcoming Tour Dates.

Warren Ham joins us on a day off from the TOTO / Journey Freedom Tour in Portland Oregon to discuss his tremendous 45 plus year career in music playing and singing with such legendary artists asToto, Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, Kansas, Cher, Olivia Newton John, Amy Grant, 4 Seasons, Donna Summer, Kerry Livgren & AD and on and on...

Season 2 Announcement

John and Garth continue their discussion on music, working together on Jody McBrayer's New Single So Far, So Good as well as Garth's newest road venture playing drums for Reba McEntire on her 2022 Tour...

Garth joins John to discuss his growing up in Cleveland Tennessee, how the music in The Church of God and Lee University influenced both of them, and how their journey's took very similar paths that ultimately led to Nashville.

Lonnie continues his conversation on his journey through CCM in Nashville back to his hometown of Bend, Oregon as well as his New Band THE BRETHREN with his brother Chad.