Backstage With Mothership
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsYou may have seen her at concerts jamming out beside you, but there is so much more to this music fanatic. She is a mother to many bands, taking care of their on the road needs. She is the co-founder of The Grizzly Awards and on the booking team for the CVJM Loud and Proud Festival in Betzdorf, Germany. Live show every Monday at 8 PM EST on www.solildrockradio.org. Podcast posted after the show but can take up to 24 hours to show on your favorite platform. Due to licensing music has been edited out, make sure to listen live every Monday for the full show!
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Episodes
Red Letter Rising
July 11, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBMy guest this week is David Bean of Red Letter Rising. After creating music for himself for years, David decided it was time to make his first album in 2021 with the help of Dylan McClain of Relentless Flood. Soon after he was signed with Broadhead Music group. Find out more about the album Echoes of Eden and Red Letter Rising
Stonewall Static
June 27, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBThe new Stonewall Static album Pedestrian Vibe has dropped at last. I did a two part interview with the band, the day after the release and the day after their performance at Kingdom Come Festival.
CJ English Talks With Mothership
June 20, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBCJ English, former guitarist and vocalist with Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh called me with exciting news about her plans to do shows with Relent over the festival season. For the first time she speaks out about her departure from GFM and starting a new life in Nashville pursuing music. If you want to keep up with her journey!
Divine Martyr
June 13, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBDivine Martyr is my guest this week on Backstage With Mothership. Learn more about each of the band members, and they will share what is next musically for them.
Becca Sugg of Reclaim the Day
June 06, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBBecca Sugg of Reclaim the Day gives us some background on the band and some exciting things coming up including a new video for Say Goodbye and the launch of their Patreon. Reclaim The Day Facebook | Instagram | Website YouTube
Kingdom Come Festival Co-Founders
May 23, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBKingdom Come Festival co-founders, Angie and Chris join me this week to talk about the upcoming 2023 Festival on June 15, 16, and 17th in Greentown, Indiana. Over 50 bands will play on two stages over the weekend. One of the exciting things about this festival is that it is free! It’s one of the outreach events of Always One Ministries and it is supported by donations and the link is below. Kingdom Come Festival Facebook | Instagram | Website Donate Now Always One Ministries Facebook ...
Disciple Discusses Skeleton Psalms
May 16, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBI was able to catch Disciple just before they played a show last week. It gave us a good chance to talk about the songs from the new album, Skeleton Psalms and the reactions they have been getting from it. This is a must listen for Disciple fans. Disciple Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website
John Lawry of Petra
May 09, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBJohn Lawry is a Christian rock musician, composer, producer, and songwriter, and is most known as the keyboardist of Petra. After spending some time with John at a show, I knew I wanted to share his life story with you. It’s an amazing testimony that you will not want to miss. Petra Facebook | Twitter | Spotify | Website John Lawry Productions
Miggy Sanchez of Relent talks about new EP!
May 02, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMiggy Sanchez of Relent got on a call with Mothership to talk about the new EP World War Me. There is always something fresh coming from the Relent camp and this is no exception. Stop by and catch up with Miggy and all of the band news he has to share. Relent Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Website
Set For the Fall Talks Product of Pressure
April 25, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBThe band Set For the Fall is back with a new single and video. After a bit of a hiatus, they are ready to relaunch with a new logo and a new official drummer as well. Check out Product of Pressure out this Friday, April 28, 2023. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Linktree | Apple | Spotify | TikTok
“Yogi” Watts of World Gone Cold/Demon Hunter
April 19, 2023 15:12 - 30 minutes - 42 MBWorld Gone Cold Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Website Demon Hunter Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Website | YouTube | Spotify | TikTok
Joey West of Disciple
April 11, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHot off Disciple’s highly successful Winter Jam tour, I talk with drummer Joey West about that run and much more. Tune in Monday night, April 10 , 2023 at 8 PM Eastern Time Find the back Episodes on Spotify, Apple, Pandora, iHeart and more! Disciple Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website Honor & Glory Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth Groans Talks New Album and more
March 28, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBSolid State band Earth Groans is a metalcore band that may be new to Solid Rock Radio but not to the Christian music industry. My friend Jeremy Schaeffer started the band in 2015 in South Dakota. If you are a fan of Convictions you will enjoy their friends Earth Groans. I can’t wait for you to get to know more about them Earth Groans Facebook | Instagram| AppleMusic | Twitter | Website Bandsintown | Spotify
Matt Sassano returns to Backstage With Mothership
March 21, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBMy guest this week is my friend, Matt Sassano, “Matt’s life experience has encompassed intense personal difficulty paired with a unique musical resume spanning a wide range of genres.” Be sure to tune in to hear about his new album, and his triumph over his physical and personal struggles to become a successful musician in the faith based industry. Tune in Monday night, March 20, 2023 at 8 PM EST. We will have the interview up on the archive page and on other podcast platforms soon after ...
HolyName’s Tommy Green Returns to Backstage With Mothership
March 14, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWhen Tommy Green, formally of Sleeping Giant, decided to release some new singles under the project name HolyName, he had no idea it would not only turn into a whole album, but possibly the redefining of metal worship. Tune in Monday night, March 13, 2023 at 8 PM EST to hear more. We will have the interview up on the archive page and on other podcast platforms soon after the interview. Make sure to follow my page also. Holy Name Facebook | Instagram| Spotify | AppleMusic | Website Sleepi...
TJ Harris of Decyfer Down Talks Cycles
March 07, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOne of my favorite people joins me again this week, TJ Harris of Decyfer Down talks about the newly released single Cycles and catches us up with what is coming next. If you want to know more, tune in Monday night, March 6, 2023 at 8 PM EST to hear more. We will have the interview up on the archive page and on other podcast platforms soon after the interview. Make sure to follow my page also. Decyfer Down Facebook | YouTube | Website | Instagram Link to the garlic story TJ Harris Music ...
New Project TheoTerran on Backstage With Mothership
February 28, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBTheoTerran is a new project from David Pataconi and Monica Soe of AD Windblown Media Records for all of you revolutionary future rock pioneers. Your home to science fiction, fantasy, and electronic rock music. We have a surprise for you during the hour, so if you want to know more, tune in Monday night, Feburary 27, 2023 at 8 PM EST to hear more
Living Scars
February 14, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBLiving Scars is an American Christian Hard-Rock band out of Texas that signed with Rockfest Records in 2022. We will talk about the journey of the band, their new single “Wake Me Up,” and their personal faith in this week’s show. Support the show
Living Scars Talks With Mothership
February 14, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBLiving Scars is an American Christian Hard-Rock band out of Texas that signed with Rockfest Records in 2022. We will talk about the journey of the band, their new single “Wake Me Up,” and their personal faith in this week’s show. Support the show
Shawn Browning’s Solo Project
February 07, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBYou may know him as the creator of the Horror Punk band, Grave Robber, or even the creator of the Rottweiler Records label, but Shawn Browning is branching out with his new solo single, “Brand New Day” which will be one of a dozen tracks released this year, culminating in an album sometime in 2024. He describes the style as “punk, metal, alternative, pop, distorted, hooky, rock machine.” Support the show
Zahna Talks New Album on Backstage With Mothership
January 31, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBMy good friend Zahna is my guest on Backstage With Mothership on January 30, 2023! Join us as we talk about her upcoming album Stronger Than Death and her major video release “Die For Something” and her ongoing health battles stemming from her kidney transplant in 2019. Support the show
Les and Joyce Carlsen Talks “He’s Coming” on Backstage With Mothership
January 24, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBLes Carlsen has been the lead singer of Bloodgood for three decades, and now he has just released his new solo album called “He’s Coming.” His wife Joyce is plays a major role in their ministry and also sings on this album. Join us on Monday, January 23rd at 8pm Eastern on Solid Rock Radio’s Backstage With Mothership to hear more! Support the show
Grizzly Awards Team on Backstage With Mothership
January 10, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBMonday, January 9th is Backstage with Mothership’s 98th Episode! My guests will be Mary Nikkel and Trevor Tyson and we will be giving listeners the latest update on The 4th Annual Grizzly Awards. Mary Nikkel, Joel Burris, and myself are co-founders of the show and Trevor came on board last year to help round out the team with his expertise. If you want to be in the know on what is happening, don’t forget to tune in Monday night at 8 PM EST. You won’t want to miss it. Support the show
Industry News With Backstage With Mothership
December 13, 2022 02:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBWhile we have been listening to Christmas music some exciting things have been happening in the Christian music industry. I will share a little of what I know on my next show . Mentions of Flyleaf, Skillet, Wolves at the Gate, Zahna, Rockfest Records, Kutless, Disciple, Les Carlsen of Boodgood, and more. Don’t miss out! Support the show
Nick Detty of Wolves at the Gate
November 22, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBNick Detty of Wolves at the gate joins me on a call to talk about the Eulogies album, screaming, and about the 10th Anniversary of Captors concert in Ohio on Saturday November 26, where they will perform the entire record front to back. Their Christmas EP, Lowborn released Friday with the new single “Dark Cold Night.” Support the show
Dave Decker of LightsOut on Backstage With Mothership
November 15, 2022 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBDave Decker’s non profit ministry, LightsOut provides a consistent pastoral-presence for artists, speakers, and bands as they are on the road, away from their homes, families, churches, and communities. He and I have a similar love of band ministry. I think you will enjoy learning more and maybe finding where you might fit in. Support the show
3 Days Under
November 08, 2022 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe guys from 3 Days Under took a call just after their live premiere of the new video single of Bring Out Your Dead. If you haven’t seen it yet, it is on our website! Support the show
Josh Smith of Ashes Remain
November 01, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBJosh Smith of Ashes Remain had a few minutes to call and talk about Germany, touring, and about the new album the band is working on. Exciting news for fans! Don’t miss it! Support the show
Kutless’s Nate Parrish on Backstage With Mothership
October 25, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBNate Parrish not only plays guitar for Kutless, he has a solo project and he does graphic arts with his company Black Pastel Design, as well. Here is a chance to learn more about him and the ministries he is a part of. Support the show
Producer Travis Wyrick on Backstage With Mothership
October 18, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBTravis Wyrick is a music producer, composer, mixer, and engineer and the owner of Lakeside Studios in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is particularly known for his work with bands such as Pillar, Disciple, POD, and artists such as TobyMac and Dolly Parton. Throughout his career, he has produced over 30 No. 1 radio singles. I hope you will enjoy this insight into the music industry and the process of creating music. Support the show
Rockfest Record’s AsFireFalls
October 04, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBVocalist Kris Lindstrom of AsFireFalls joins me on Backstage With Mothership to talk about the exciting news of their being picked up by Rockfest Records. Exciting things are coming soon. Support the show
CVJM Loud and Proud Festival Organizers Talk With Mothership
September 27, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBI am privileged to be one of five people on the booking team of the (YMCA) CVJM Loud and Proud Festival. This non profit festival attracts people not just in Germany, but from all over the world, People who will hear the gospel of Jesus Christ through rock and metal music and here God’s word preached from the stage. It’s coming up this weekend and I will be there. Fabian, the director of the festival and Hardy, his right hand man and the festival cashier spoke with me last week about this u...
David Pataconi
September 20, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBDavid Pataconi of AD Windblown Media Records is my guest this week. He describes his Industrial synthwave music as “Evocative music for the nostalgic future.” Support the show
Brotality Band
September 13, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThe young bothers, Bryce and Reece of Brotality along with drummer John have just finished up the highly successful “This Tour Will End You” National Tour. If you have not heard of them yet, you need to because they will not be going anywhere, anytime soon. Support the show
Aaron Michaels
August 30, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAaron Michaels, of Broadhead Music Group, has been on the charts with the new song “Trust” and has more music on the way. Aaron’s testimony of faith and breaking free from addiction is a driving force in his ministry. Support the show
Asche Relesser
August 23, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBAsche Relesser began his label AD Windblown Media Records for his own projects, Relesser and Autumn’s Descent, but God had something else in mind. You will want to find out more on Backstage With Mothership. Support the show
Bayless on Backstage With Mothership
August 16, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBI was able to track down the entire Bayless band to talk about their videos and new release Searchlights. We explore their music backgrounds and more. Support the show
Les Carlsen of Bloodgood
August 09, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBLes Carlsen of Bloodgood is launching a new solo project. This interview was recorded a few days before the passing of Michael the founder of Bloodgood. We decided to leave the interview as it was with a message at the end of the call from Les that was recorded a few days later. Support the show
Matt Moore Music on Backstage With Mothership
August 02, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBMatt Moore joins me on Backstage With Mothership to talk about the new EP and what it’s like doing music as an independent artist. It’s a great chance to learn more about Matt and his ministry. Support the show
Kevin Young of Disciple
July 26, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBKevin Young of Disciple is my guest this week on Backstage With Mothership. We talk about Disciple’s mission and backstory but also about the new album and their project Honor and Glory. Support the show
Isaac Moreno of Kingdom Come Studios
July 19, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIsaac Moreno helps artists, bands, & churches, with their audio needs. Services he offers are sound seminars, system calibration, training, recording, mixing, & mastering. He’s worked for major & independent labels & movie studios like Marvel, Disney, and Dreamworks. He just finished a tour with GFM and has some fascinating stories on what he does behind the scenes. Support the show
Becoming the Archetype is Back
July 12, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBAfter a decade long hiatus, Becoming the Archetype has dropped a single with a video in anticipation of a new album. The band and I got on a call and we had a great time reminicing about the beginnings of the band and talking about the upcoming music and what is next for BTA. “Children of the Great Extinction” will be released on August 26, 2022 Support the show
Rusty Shipp Talks With Mothership
June 28, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBRusty Shipp and drummer, AJ Newton give us a run down of their new album The Dark Side of the Ocean, their upcoming single, “What’s Kraken?,” and the success of their first single and video from the album “Bottom of the Barrel.” Support the show
Chaotic Resemblance, New Album and More
June 21, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBChaotic Resemblance just released a new album call Nazarites. They talked with me about that and more from the parking lot of a Home Depot while on tour. Check out the new music and the interview. Support the show
Tommy Green of Holy Name/Run Against Traffic
June 14, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBI talk this week with Tommy Green about his new project Holy Name, the story behind his band Sleeping Giant, and his newest ministry. Run Against Traffic is a Non-Profit that utilizes the transformational power of Running to Rescue and Restore the Victims of Human Trafficking. Support the show
GFM Drops by Backstage With Mothership To Talk About the New EP
June 07, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBAt the end of the Fozzy Tour the GFM crew popped by the house for dinner and an interview to talk about the tour, the new EP, and the label change. It’s a little different to have us all in the same room recording an interview. There was lots of giggling and we had a wonderful time. I invite you to listen in on the conversation. Support the show
They’re back! James Mead of Kutless on Backstage With Mothership
May 24, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJames Mead joins me on Backstage With Mothership this week and fills us in on the exciting news of Kutless’ upcoming new music and their fresh vision. When he is not writing or playing music, James is the West coast regional representative for Eastern European Mission (EEM) a Bible distribution ministry. We talk about the role he plays in getting the Word of God into Eastern Europe and how the war in Ukraine has affected that mission. Support the show
Spoken Live from the Road
May 17, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBA BWM show first, I recorded Monday’s interview in my van with Matt Baird and JR Bareis of Spoken in Port Saint Joe, Florida. Hear JR’s story of wearing a kimono during their set and climbing up a lighthouse at the end of the show. We had a little too much fun with this one. Be ready to laugh. Support the show
TJ Harris of Decyfer Down on Backstage With Mothership
May 10, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBMy guest this week is TJ Harris of Decyfer Down who is on the Death by Admiration Tour right now with Seventh Day Slumber, Spoken, and Amongst the Giants. Just before he left we chatted on the phone about the tour, new music, merch, and had a great time catching up with each other. Support the show
Amongst the Giants on Backstage With Mothership
May 04, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMy guests this week are Marco Pera and Brian Boyd of Amongst the Giants. We talk about the Death by Admiration Tour they are on and the new release Black Box. Support the show