The Concert Attender Podcast

The Concert Attender
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The Concert Attender Podcast features relaxed conversations with the voices, musicians, and personalities who make Southern Gospel music special. Hosted by Riley Wheeler, creator of The Concert Attender, each episode explores the stories behind the music, the ministry, and the road. From longtime veterans to newer voices, these conversations highlight the people and experiences that have shaped the songs so many have come to love. The goal is simple: real conversations that celebrate the legacy of Southern Gospel music and encourage those who listen.

Episodes

  1. 005 — Helen Rogers | A Living Legacy

    May 28

    005 — Helen Rogers | A Living Legacy

    In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Helen Rogers of The Rogers Family for a special mini conversation centered around faith, family, and a lifetime spent serving the Lord through gospel music. Helen reflects on growing up in church, marrying Ray Rogers, and the early days of singing together as a family. Along the way, she shares memories of gospel music through the years, the influence of groups like The Chuck Wagon Gang, and why the old songs and old-time faith still mean so much to her today. The conversation also touches on family, traveling, favorite songs, funny moments on the road, and a moving testimony about seeing prayer answered within her own family. More than anything, this episode captures the heart and convictions of a woman who has spent her life pointing others toward Christ. Though shorter than most episodes, this conversation quickly became one of my personal favorites — and I have a feeling it won’t be our last. Learn more about The Rogers Family: https://www.rogersfamilymusic.com https://www.facebook.com/rogersfamilysoutherngospel Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender

    13 min
  2. 004 — Will Lane | Simply Faithful

    May 14

    004 — Will Lane | Simply Faithful

    In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Will Lane of the Mark Trammell Quartet before a night of gospel music in Rome, Georgia. Will shares about growing up in church, discovering his love for gospel music, and the moment the Lord called him into this ministry at a young age. Along the way, he reflects on his journey through groups such as the Anchormen, the LeFevre Quartet, and now the Mark Trammell Quartet. The conversation also touches on quartet influences, family life, traveling overseas with gospel music, and even how working at a funeral home has become another opportunity to minister to people during difficult seasons of life. Most of all, Will talks about the difference between simply having a job and being called to serve through gospel music. If you enjoy Southern Gospel music, quartet history, and the stories behind the songs, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Learn more about the Mark Trammell Quartet https://marktrammellministries.com Follow The Concert Attender YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender

    19 min
  3. 003 — Jeff Tolbert | Still Walking the Road

    Apr 30

    003 — Jeff Tolbert | Still Walking the Road

    In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Jeff Tolbert of Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road before a night of gospel music in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Jeff shares stories from a lifetime in gospel music — growing up in Mount Airy, North Carolina, traveling with the Easter Brothers as a teenager, and spending 27 years with the Primitive Quartet. Along the way, Jeff reflects on his time with The Isaacs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, and even a season traveling with Ricky Skaggs before the Lord opened the door for the next chapter of his ministry. Jeff also shares his salvation testimony, the legacy of the Primitive Quartet, and the heart behind Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road as they continue carrying these songs and this ministry forward. If you enjoy Southern Gospel music, acoustic gospel, and the stories behind the songs, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Learn more about Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road: https://primitiveroadmusic.com https://facebook.com/JeffTolbertPrimitiveRoad Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender

    35 min
  4. 002 — Josh Feemster | Takin’ A Double Take

    Apr 16

    002 — Josh Feemster | Takin’ A Double Take

    In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Josh Feemster of Gold City before a night of gospel music to talk about his journey through Southern Gospel music and the path that led him to one of the genre’s most beloved quartets. Josh shares stories from growing up in North Alabama surrounded by gospel music, learning to play drums as a child, and eventually discovering his calling as a singer. He also talks about the influence of shape note singing and the Alabama School of Gospel Music, a tradition that helped shape his ear for harmony and love for quartet music. Along the way, Josh reflects on his years traveling with Gary Jones and Mercy’s Mark, his time singing tenor with Legacy Five, and the vocal training that expanded his range and shaped his approach to singing. Josh also shares about the moment in 2015 when he fully surrendered his life to Christ, and how the Lord eventually opened the door for him to join Gold City, bringing his journey full circle with one of the most influential groups in Southern Gospel music. The conversation also touches on Double Take: The Podcast, the stories behind Gold City’s music, and what lies ahead for the group as they continue carrying forward the legacy of quartet music. If you enjoy Southern Gospel music, quartet history, and the stories behind the songs, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Learn more about Gold City https://goldcityministries.com https://youtube.com/@GoldCityQuartet Follow The Concert Attender YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender

    31 min
  5. 001 - Jon Epley | A New Beginning

    Apr 2

    001 - Jon Epley | A New Beginning

    In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Jon Epley of Legacy Five to talk about his journey through Southern Gospel music and the path that has taken him through some of the most respected groups in the genre. Jon shares about growing up singing with his family in evangelistic work and the early experiences that shaped his love for gospel music. From there, he reflects on opportunities that led him to groups such as The Inspirations, The Ball Brothers, The LeFevre Quartet, and Greater Vision. Along the way, Jon talks about transitioning between vocal parts, adapting to different styles of music, and the relationships that have influenced him throughout his time on the road. He also shares insight into songwriting and the heart behind songs that have ministered to many people. The conversation also touches on seasons of change, the importance of following the Lord’s leading, and how those experiences ultimately led him to Legacy Five — marking a new chapter in both his life and ministry. This was a conversation that meant a lot to me, and I hope it’s a blessing to you. Learn more about Legacy Five https://legacyfive.com https://facebook.com/legacyfive https://instagram.com/legacyfive Follow Jon Epley https://facebook.com/jonepley Follow The Concert Attender https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender

    30 min
  6. 000 – Jack Jordan | Joining the LeFevre Quartet

    Mar 13

    000 – Jack Jordan | Joining the LeFevre Quartet

    In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Jack Jordan, the newest member of the LeFevre Quartet, on the day his joining the group was officially announced. Jack shares how a conversation at the National Quartet Convention with Mike LeFevre opened the door for him to travel with the legendary quartet, and how that opportunity quickly turned into the next chapter of his ministry. Along the way, Jack reflects on his early years growing up in church, learning piano and singing at just five years old, and the many influences that shaped his love for gospel music — including artists like The Statesmen, The Blackwood Brothers, and The Imperials. Jack also talks about his time learning at singing schools like the Alabama School of Gospel Music, studying under pianists such as Tracy Phillips and Jack Clark, and his first experience traveling in gospel music with the Troy Burns Family. The conversation also touches on life on the road with the LeFevre Quartet, funny travel stories, bass singing influences, and what it means to represent the next generation of Southern Gospel music at just nineteen years old. If you enjoy Southern Gospel music, the stories behind the artists, and conversations about faith and ministry on the road, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Follow Jack Jordan & The LeFevre Quartet Website – https://thelefevrequartet.com Facebook – https://facebook.com/thelefevreqt Instagram – https://instagram.com/lefevrequartet Jack Jordan Instagram – https://instagram.com/jack.sgmusic Follow The Concert Attender YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender

    28 min
  7. Official Trailer — The Concert Attender Podcast

    Mar 9

    Official Trailer — The Concert Attender Podcast

    Welcome to The Concert Attender Podcast. In this trailer, Riley introduces the podcast and shares what listeners can expect from upcoming conversations with some of gospel music’s most recognizable voices. Through candid and authentic discussions, artists share their stories, testimonies, life on the road, and the moments that shaped their journey in gospel music. The Concert Attender Podcast launches April 2 with new episodes every Thursday. Follow along and stay tuned for the first conversations. Follow The Concert Attender YouTube — https://youtube.com/@theconcertattender Facebook — https://facebook.com/theconcertattender Instagram — https://instagram.com/theconcertattender

    1 min

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The Concert Attender Podcast features relaxed conversations with the voices, musicians, and personalities who make Southern Gospel music special. Hosted by Riley Wheeler, creator of The Concert Attender, each episode explores the stories behind the music, the ministry, and the road. From longtime veterans to newer voices, these conversations highlight the people and experiences that have shaped the songs so many have come to love. The goal is simple: real conversations that celebrate the legacy of Southern Gospel music and encourage those who listen.

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