After the Encore

Tony Lucca was a career musician long before showing up on The Voice Season 2. With a history of showmanship thanks to his tenure on the Mickey Mouse Club; Tony rode his talent all the way to 3rd place that season. But, how did Tony get started in music? Where has his career gone since? What did he learn after appearing on a music reality show? And most importantly of all, what does music mean to...

Davy Baysinger, lead singer of Bleach, closes out the Volume today with his career retrospective. I was very excited for this episode because Bleach headlined the first ever concert I saw! Known for their infectious energy and ability to be the "fun band" Bleach sought to bridge the gap between Christianity and Rock & Roll. Davy details how Bleach got their start, and how they've continued to...

Bowling for Soup are one of the most iconic groups to come out of the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area, period. Ok, I may be a bit biased but seriously, their fan base has been named one of the top 10 of all time! That doesn't just happen, but is it any wonder that a band as scrappy as Bowling for Soup would have anything other than loyal fans? I was so fortunate to get to talk to Jaret Reddick about hi...

Has there been a more iconic duo in all of pop music than Hall & Oates? Over the years these incredible artists have cranked out hit after hit, from She's Gone, to Rich Girl, Maneater, and plenty more this duo knew how to make the music we wanted to listen to. We were so fortunate to get to talk to John Oates on the podcast about his early life, career with Hall & Oates, and where his solo...

Hawk Nelson, Earthsuit, The Elms, Bleach. For a vast majority of Millennials in America these bands were in their car's 6 disc CD changer at one point or another. Back before worship music was the standard go-to for Christian bands these groups sought to transcend the "Christian Music" trappings and become simply known for being a: Punk Band, Alternative Band, or simply a Rock & Roll band, Wha...

Listen to the official trailer of After the Encore. Find out what the show is, how it's structured and hear highlights from the upcoming "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" dropping everywhere on Friday, August 30, 2019!

What if you were 16 years old and a semi-finalist on a worldwide phenomenon? Xenia was on Season 1 of The Voice, back in 2011 when we weren't sure if this show was going to make it or not. Xenia was able to parlay her success into a record deal with Universal Republic and has continued to evolve since that time. What most folks spend a lifetime trying to achieve Xenia was able to do early in life,...

The late 90's - early 00's were full of pop music groups, none as prolific as *NSYNC. But how does a group go from a nobody boyband to one of the most popular groups of all time seemingly overnight? And what happens when that same group decides to finally call in quits at the peak of fame? Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entir...

Jason Dunn was the original frontman for Hawk Nelson and knew his truth was found in making Punk Rock music. When Hawk Nelson decided to pivot away from making Punk Rock Jason knew he needed to go his own way. Now several years later Jason is thriving in a different way. Proud Father and Husband Jason is continuing to make music that is both true for him, and is a lasting legacy for his kiddo. Wha...

Sparrow Records took a chance on Adam LaClave and his group 'Earthsuit' when they signed them to a record deal. There was nothing that sounded like Earthsuit on the label and hardly anything else within all of Christian music which compared. Adam was ahead of his time, trying to make epic alternative music while struggling with his own views on Spirituality as well as his Sexual Orientation. What...

What happens when you go from "making the band" to reforming the band? Jacob Underwood was part of the sensational group O-Town. Brought together for the reality show "Making the Band" (a pre-cursor to other competition-based shows like: American Idol and The Voice) Jacob and the rest of the members found success beyond the trappings of the TV show. With their single "All Or Nothing" they ensured...

Owen Thomas and The Elms were unapologetically authentic in all aspects. From the moment they were making music The Elms were clear in that whether you were booking them for a club or a church they were going to perform the same. Take it or leave it. This was their truth, and it built them a loyal following. Eventually deciding to part ways with the Christian music trappings they set out to forge...

An Americana Music Association Award-winner, Mary Gauthier’s 2018 release Rifles & Rosary Beads received a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album. The emotional and powerful album was co-written with U.S. veterans and their families and served to help them cope with the trauma they all experienced both abroad and at home. The album won “Album of The Year” at the International Folk Music Awards...

One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, two-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut album in 1999.  No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music.  In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental...

David Tosti, lead singer of Pax-217, stops by the podcast to detail his unique perspective on both music as a whole and the Christian Music Scene (including a very funny story filming the cult classic 'Extreme Days' starring Dante Basco). David details how Pax-217 got their start, and the unique twists and turns life has taken him on since he started the band back when he was 16! What do you do wh...

Travis has been playing music for about 30 years. Piano lessons started at 6 until the instrument became uncool at the age of 11. Then it was classical guitar, which wasn’t loud enough. Then it was bass, which was fun for a while, but proved to be difficult to use as a writing instrument. Finally, Travis found his way to the electric guitar (keys have been given a second chance) and the creation o...

Will & Josiah, the Holland Brothers were part of the 'Tooth & Nail' experience back in the early-to-mid 00's. First, releasing their debut album under the name 'Holland' and then shifting to 'The Lonely Hearts' because of label recommendation. In another installment of the 'Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll' series of episodes, we're taking a look into an...

Robert Burke Warren (or RBW) is quite possibly, one of the most interesting men I've ever had the pleasure of speaking to on this podcast. Between his exploits playing in RuPaul's (yes, THE RuPaul) band when RBW was just 18 years old to his latest book "Cash on Cash" about the man in black, Johnny Cash he has seen and experienced a lot! To quote RBW "Music is the highest form of communication" and...

The late 90's - early 00's were full of pop music groups such as *NSYNC. But what happens when you are steeped in the Christian Faith but love the sweet hooks of pop music? Enter, Plus One. Plus One was designed to be the Christian Music industry's answer to *NSYNC. You could get your pop fix and still worship God win-win. Plus One enjoyed crossover success in the pop charts for several years befo...

Texas-born Garrett Owen had a musical awakening at age 14 that manifested as an intense desire to learn guitar and an insatiable love for all things heavy metal. Eventually, he began exploring other genres, diligently saving his weekly allowance to afford mail-order CDs to satisfy his typical childhood curiosity. But, Owen’s childhood was anything but typical. Instead of Little League and sleepove...

Dead Vinyl is a fantastic rock & roll band from Ft. Worth, TX. They will draw you in with their powerhouse sound on hits such as "Till the Cosmos Fall" and then comfort you with the soft melodic sounds of newer songs such as "Let Love Do". I'd be lying if I told you that Dead Vinyl are not friends of mine. The truth is, I've known these guys a very long time and was ecstatic to finally get to reco...

Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ms Dynamite, Kano and Kendrick Lamar, Birmingham emcee Lady Sanity has been steadily building a strong reputation for her hard-hitting flow and blend of grime, ‘90s hip hop and jazz influences. Sanity’s achievements have not gone unnoticed with a 2017 GRM Daily Get Rated Award under her belt, performing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia along with tw...

Described as poetic pop, Deza’s music is familiar yet fresh, sitting sonically at the crux of artists like Tove Lo & Jon Bellion. Combining elements of today's top-40 with an unheard emotional intensity, Deza is bringing a much needed dose of authentic storytelling back into the pop realm. 
 Her honest vulnerability recently caught the eye of hit songwriter, Emily Warren, who has credits with Dua...

For those who may be new to the podcast, we've put together a short trailer to let you know exactly what this show is about. After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media...

After the Encore Volume 3: Dirty Pop took a deep dive into an entire genre of pop music, the boyband era. We learned a lot about *NSYNC, Plus One, Youth Asylum, and O-Town. However, what did host Joe Shaw notice throughout each episode? The continuous questions asked in each episode of this podcast are the following: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happe...