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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
