The Concert Attender Podcast

In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Mitch Galyon of Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road for a conversation about God’s leadership through every chapter of his life and ministry. Mitch shares memories of growing up in Sweetwater, Tennessee, the influence of his parents, discovering the Primitive Quartet as a young man, learning to play guitar and upright bass...

In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Jeff Whisnant of The Whisnants for a conversation about over five decades of family ministry, God’s faithfulness, and the journey that has made The Whisnants one of Southern Gospel music’s most beloved groups. Jeff shares memories of growing up on the road with his parents, the beginnings of The John Whisnant Family, mee...

In this episode of  The Concert Attender Podcast , Riley Wheeler sits down with Stephen Adair, tenor for the Mark Trammell Quartet, for a conversation about the lifelong love of quartet music that has shaped his journey in Southern Gospel. Stephen reflects on discovering quartet music through his grandmother, attending the National Quartet Convention as a young fan, singing with the Dixie Echoes,...

In this episode of  The Concert Attender Podcast , Riley Wheeler sits down with gospel music legend Archie Watkins while at Singing in the Smokies for a conversation about one of Southern Gospel music’s most enduring ministries. Archie reflects on growing up in Bryson City, the formation of The Inspirations, the influence of Martin Cook, and the ministry that God has built over the past six decade...

In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Wesley Morrison of The Morrison Sisters for a heartfelt conversation about faith, family, and a lifetime of ministry. Wesley shares about growing up in a preacher’s home, his salvation testimony, surrendering to preach, and the early influences that helped shape both his ministry and his love for gospel music. Along the...

In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Roland Kesterson of The Inspirations aboard the Inspirations’ bus before a night of gospel music. Roland shares about growing up around gospel music, his salvation testimony, surrendering to preach, and the influence of his family through the years. Along the way, he reflects on the Set Apart years, joining The Inspirati...

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 t...

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 L...

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 . Alon...

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 eventua...

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,...

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 nex...

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 lau...