Stage Vault

Chuck
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Stage Vault goes backstage — not for the setlist or the soundcheck, but for the human story. What musicians think, fear, and feel before the lights go down, inside the performance itself, and long after the crowd has gone home. The Before — the rituals, stillness, and nerves before walking onstage. The During — what musicians actually experience in real time under the lights. The Weight — the cost, the joy, and the singular memories that stay forever. Featuring Styx, Kansas, Foreigner, The Zombies, Thomas Dolby, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more. The show ends. The vault opens.

Episodes

  1. Bruce Watson (FOREIGNER) — Pre-Show Rituals, Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour & the Mick Jones Wink

    2 days ago

    Bruce Watson (FOREIGNER) — Pre-Show Rituals, Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour & the Mick Jones Wink

    FOREIGNER guitarist Bruce Watson joins Stage Vault to explore the interior world of live performance. From pre-show rituals and calibrating energy for arena crowds to the emotional weight of playing iconic songs and the special Lou Gramm reunion, this conversation lives in The Before, The During, and The Weight. Includes Bruce’s personal Vault memory: the meaningful first wink from Mick Jones onstage. Warm, candid, and full of insight for any live music fan. Stage Vault — The show ends. The vault opens.New episodes weekly. Sponsored by Musicologie — simply delightful music lessons at ⁠musicologie.com⁠.

    22 min
  2. Gracee Shriver: Boujee Boot Country, The Voice & CMA Fest | Stage Vault Podcast

    17 Jun

    Gracee Shriver: Boujee Boot Country, The Voice & CMA Fest | Stage Vault Podcast

    Gracee Shriver joins Stage Vault to explore the real feelings behind live performance — pre-show mindset, the magic (and nerves) of stepping on stage, reading the room, and her standout moments including The Voice blind audition and her dream CMA Fest experience. We also talk about bringing her bold new sound from the Pretty Psycho EP (out June 26) and single "Missed the Boat" to the stage. Warm, honest, and full of heart — exactly what Stage Vault is built for. The show ends. The vault opens. Follow Stage Vault for more conversations with touring artists about life on stage. @stagevaultpod Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at ⁠⁠musicologie.com⁠⁠.

    15 min
  3. David Bellamy (Bellamy Brothers) — Elephants, Ryman & 50 Years on Stage

    10 Jun

    David Bellamy (Bellamy Brothers) — Elephants, Ryman & 50 Years on Stage

    David Bellamy joins Stage Vault for a candid conversation about life on stage with his brother Howard. Over 7,000 shows, headlining the Ryman in their 50th anniversary year, the night he crawled under a rogue elephant with his guitar, Conway Twitty in the wings, and the surprise appearance by Lynn Anderson — David shares the real moments that still live inside him. From pre-show bus chaos to the deafening sound of Indian crowds singing every word back, this is the interior experience of a lifelong touring musician. The show ends. The vault opens. Episode timestamps and full video available on YouTube @stagevaultpod Follow Stage Vault for candid conversations with the artists who’ve lived the stage life. Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at ⁠⁠musicologie.com⁠⁠.

    25 min
  4. Colin Blunstone (The Zombies) — Pre-Show Rituals, Vocal Care & His Rock Hall Memory | Stage Vault

    3 Jun

    Colin Blunstone (The Zombies) — Pre-Show Rituals, Vocal Care & His Rock Hall Memory | Stage Vault

    Colin Blunstone of The Zombies joins Stage Vault to explore the interior world of live performance. From the extra responsibility of solo tours to the quiet hour he protects before every show, Colin shares his vocal warm-up routine, early Battle of the Bands memories, and why high keys still require care six decades later. He closes with the one moment he would preserve forever: the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction — a night that felt even sweeter after the long wait. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:10 Welcome Colin Blunstone 00:35 Solo shows vs The Zombies 01:55 Last 30 minutes before stage 03:35 Vocal exercises & protecting the voice 05:15 Watford Town Hall 1964 13:10 Most vivid memories 16:19 Vault Question: Rock Hall Induction Photo (landscape): Keith WaldegravePhoto (square): Davis-ANL-REX-Shutterstock (1794574a)The Zombies Pop Group 1964 The show ends. The vault opens. Episode timestamps and full video available on YouTube @stagevaultpod Follow Stage Vault for candid conversations with the artists who’ve lived the stage life. Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at ⁠musicologie.com⁠.

    18 min
  5. Will Turpin (Collective Soul) – Pre-Show Energy, Live Connection & the Night His Son Joined the Stage

    27 May

    Will Turpin (Collective Soul) – Pre-Show Energy, Live Connection & the Night His Son Joined the Stage

    Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin joins Chuck for a warm, unhurried conversation about the real interior life of the stage. From conserving energy in a hotel room to bouncing in the backstage party box, riding the wave of audience connection, and the surreal weight of family legacy moments — including the night his son Tristan first stepped on stage with the band. Will also reflects on Woodstock, studio-to-stage lessons, and what it means to keep showing up night after night. Timestamps:00:00 – Sponsor & Intro 00:16 – Welcome to Stage Vault 01:35 – Pre-show day: Hotel room incubation & conserving energy 02:57 – Backstage rituals & the Party Box 03:50 – Studio life vs. live energy exchange 05:21 – Reading the audience & the energy wave 06:15 – New music plans (“Eye on You” & more) 06:33 – How a fresh song feels ready 06:58 – Recording “Here to Eternity” at Elvis’s Palm Springs estate 09:05 – As the bassist: What I listen for on stage 10:07 – Woodstock ’94 memories (nearly 500,000 people) 12:10 – The only time I still get nervous 13:38 – Nights that hit different: Tributes to lost friends 14:47 – The “Give Me a Word” documentary 17:07 – Vault Question: One moment sealed forever 18:02 – Outro & thanks Every episode ends with the same question: If you could preserve one moment from your life on stage forever, what would it be? The show ends. The vault opens.Stage Vault — behind the curtain, inside the legend. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and never miss what artists carry with them before they step into the lights. Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at ⁠musicologie.com⁠.

    18 min
  6. Thomas Dolby Interview: She Blinded Me With Science, Bowie at Live Aid & Lost Toy People Reunion | Stage Vault

    20 May

    Thomas Dolby Interview: She Blinded Me With Science, Bowie at Live Aid & Lost Toy People Reunion | Stage Vault

    Thomas Dolby sits down on Stage Vault for a warm and insightful conversation. From his unforgettable solo opening at The Vogue in Indianapolis, reuniting the Lost Toy People after nearly 40 years, the chaos of gear failures (and throwing T-shirts into the crowd), to playing with David Bowie at Live Aid, Thomas shares stories from a legendary career in music. A must-listen for fans of 80s new wave, synthpop, and great live music storytelling. Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at ⁠⁠musicologie.com⁠⁠.

    18 min
  7. Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) – "We Didn’t Need The Armor"

    13 May

    Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) – "We Didn’t Need The Armor"

    Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) opens the Vault: 50+ years, 9,000 shows, the real story behind the armor, the 2008 no-makeup show, and why Twisted Sister is bigger than any one member. A powerful conversation about legacy, muscle memory, and the one night that made it all worth it. 00:00 Welcome to the Vault – Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) 02:40 Pre-Show Rituals & Muscle Memory After 9,000 Shows 05:15 Bar Band Years: Rejection by Day, Thousands by Night 11:40 The Legendary 2008 Holland Helicopter Show (No Makeup, No Costumes) 15:30 Playing “We’re Not Gonna Take It” to 50,000 People 17:10 Does It Become Your Identity After Five Decades? 19:10 Picking the Guitars Back Up After Monterrey 21:50 Preparing for Shows Now vs 1984 23:40 The New Chapter with Sebastian Bach 25:10 Vault Close: The One Night That Justified Every Sacrifice Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at ⁠⁠musicologie.com⁠⁠.

    26 min
  8. Ronnie Platt (Kansas) – Pre-Show Nerves, Live Magic & The Vault

    6 May

    Ronnie Platt (Kansas) – Pre-Show Nerves, Live Magic & The Vault

    Kansas frontman Ronnie Platt joins the Vault! From drilling for perfection to the rush of 10,000 fans singing every word, discover what keeps classic rock alive on stage. Powerful stories and the one memory he’d preserve forever. 0:00 Intro 0:16 Welcome to Stage Vault 0:55 Show Day Routine & Rehearsal Obsession 3:36 30 Minutes Before Showtime 5:54 Carry On Wayward Son & SNL 7:15 “I Get to Watch the Audience Turn 18 Again” 10:55 When Things Go Wrong on Stage 14:44 Montreal — Dust in the Wind Magic 18:44 The Vault Question 19:15 Outro Sponsored by Musicologie — simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.

    20 min
  9. Lawrence Gowan (Styx) – Show Day Rituals, Audience Connection & The Vault

    6 May

    Lawrence Gowan (Styx) – Show Day Rituals, Audience Connection & The Vault

    Lawrence Gowan of Styx joins Stage Vault for an inspiring conversation on show-day rituals, backstage humor, riding the audience wave, and why a great live performance is the highest form of entertainment. He shares how Styx keeps classics fresh and answers the Vault question with a powerful memory from his parents’ basement. 0:00 Intro 0:16 Welcome to the Vault 1:01 Show Day Routine 3:20 Exercise & Tai Chi 4:57 Fresh Air & Pre-Show Mindset 5:16 Backstage Singing & Bluegrass Renegade 8:26 Build and Destroy + Audience Wave 10:31 Stiff Audiences & Catalog Anchors 14:24 Dali Painting Analogy & "It's Never the Same Twice" 17:21 Memorable Shows (London Palladium & Des Moines) 22:52 The Vault Question 24:30 Outro Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at musicologie.com.

    25 min
  10. Stage Vault — The Show That Happens Before the Show | Official Trailer

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    Stage Vault — The Show That Happens Before the Show | Official Trailer

    Every night, before the lights go down, something happens. Something the crowd never sees.Stage Vault is a new video podcast about the interior experience of live performance — what musicians think, feel, and do in the hours and moments before they walk on stage.New episodes starting May 6, 2026.Find us:YouTube: @stagevaultpodApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-vault/id1698861800Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t7otHVNKIyjL11FPMvHi3?si=glk-3NC1SGq0uU5blyo1TwInstagram: @stagevaultpodWebsite: StageVaultPod.com

    1 min

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About

Stage Vault goes backstage — not for the setlist or the soundcheck, but for the human story. What musicians think, fear, and feel before the lights go down, inside the performance itself, and long after the crowd has gone home. The Before — the rituals, stillness, and nerves before walking onstage. The During — what musicians actually experience in real time under the lights. The Weight — the cost, the joy, and the singular memories that stay forever. Featuring Styx, Kansas, Foreigner, The Zombies, Thomas Dolby, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more. The show ends. The vault opens.

Information

  • Creator
    Chuck
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chuck
  • Show Website
    Stage Vault