Cory Rosen is the producer and host of “The Story”, a Podcast dedicated to talking with local musicians and others in the music realm. His goal is to bring artists and others in the music industry together in one place, to be give inspiration and encouragement to all new and upcoming musicians and production people, whether they be bands, soloists, actors, set designers, light technicians, producers, etc.

For more information on “The Story” podcast, follow Cory on Facebook and Instagram, or on your favorite podcast site.

Boone Flanigan is a Christian acoustic duo consisting of guitarists/vocalists Boone Rock and Jim Flanigan. They are currently living and performing in the city of Merida, in Mexico on the Yucatan peninsula. Both Boone and Jim are originally from the United States, Boone from Iowa (most recently living in Denver, CO.) and Jim from Pennsylvania (most recently living in Raleigh, NC). Both are retired and have decided to explore this area of Mexico. Boone and Jim met in Merida late in 2021 and decided to work on material for public performance/ministry. Although both Boone and Jim are both singer/songwriters they have focused on the songs that Jim had written and have recently recorded 13 of Jim's songs for an Album entitled "Sacrifice of Praise".

Gary Pratt is a singer, a songwriter, but most of all, an energetic country entertainer who connects with his audience.  Gary is a 2021 International Singer Songwriter Association Award Winner and a Josie Music Award Nominee.  His last two songs have hit number one on the International iTunes Chart.

 He has performed at the Tennessee State Fair, Rocky Gap Music Festival and CMA Fest, and been the opening act for such greats as Dwight Yoakum, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie Milsap, Neal McCoy and Crystal Gayle to name a few.  His current recording project, "Something Worth Remembering", is dedicated to his brother who recently passed. The album is a combination of Gary's originals and songs written by credited Nashville writers. The title track was written by Grammy Award Nominee Tony Arata, who wrote Garth Brooks' "The Dance".

Visit his website - www.garyprattmusic.com

In this episode, host Paul Gibbs talks with Richard Lynch, singer & songwriter from Waynesville, OH,USA. From his website:

Upholding the traditions set forth by artists like Haggard, Strait, Jackson, Jennings and other legends, Richard Lynch has been flying the flag for this brand of country music for the past 30+ years. Lynch not only sings about country music..he LIVES it. As the owner of Keepin’ It Country Farm with his wife, Donna, Richard knows the meaning of a day’s hard work. As the co-founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation, which assists with veterans programs, Lynch understands the sacrifices of our service men and women and the importance of giving back to your community. In fact, his farm plays host to fundraising benefits for the organization featuring some of the biggest names in traditional country music. Richard also cherishes his love and respect for God, family, and his fellow hard-working Americans. The words of his songs speak to his values...values that his fans and lovers of country music everywhere hold dear.

Over the past 3 decades, Richard Lynch has compiled a long list of country hits and chart-toppers on both domestic and international sales and radio airplay charts, including two #1 iTunes chart singles, multiple #1 New Music Weekly radio songs, #1 IndieWorld and Roots Music Report chart tracks and a Christian Music Weekly Top 20 single. Richard has been in Billboard Magazine, Taste Of Country, The Boot, CCM Magazine, Country Music People, and countless others. He has also appeared on WSM Radio Nashville, RFD TV, Fox TV and more. He has recorded popular duets with legendary artists like Ronnie McDowell and Leona Williams, as well as Grammy Winner, Rhonda Vincent. Richard Lynch is a proud member of the Ohio Country Music Hall of Fame and the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame.

In 2021, Richard released his new album, “My Guitar Drips Country” featuring 12 songs written or co-written by Richard, including his touching tribute to the late Doug Supernaw.

Learn more about Richard Lynch at his website, www.richardlynchband.com

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This episode features music and chat from Robert Wagner, singer/songwriter from Western Pennsylvania. As well as being a solo artist, he performs with The Little Wretches, and this interview features 3 songs from their recent album, "Red Beets & Horseradish". The songs on the album "...involve vignettes and portraits of people who’ve suffered—old people, sick people, crazy people, people who are alone—but the heart of the songs lies not in the suffering of the characters but in the indomitable faith and humor that sustains them."

Learn more about Robert Wagner and The Little Wretches at their website and on Facebook.

https://littlewretches.com
https://www.facebook.com/thelittlewretches/
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Andrew & Alaina Mack have been singing and writing music together since childhood. This brother-sister-duo, based in Berlin, Germany, are on a mission to see the Church of Jesus Christ rise-up and experience its greatest days on the earth. Originally from York, PA, USA, they were called along with their parents, Pastor Steve & Karen Mack, to Berlin in 2004 to continue the work of God there in the Berlin International Christian Church.

In this interview, Andrew & Alaina talk with Artist Insight Podcast host Paul Gibbs about their ministry in Berlin, and focusing on their newest release, "Weatherman". In addition to the song, they produced a music video which you can view on their YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/BICWORSHIP.

In 2018 they released their debut CD, “We Are Changed”, and followed up with “Holy Fire”, in July 2020.

These passionate singer-songwriters focus on seeing the Holy Spirit transform and fill the lives of men, women and children, by releasing them into their God-given destiny as Christ's followers.

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Josh Snyder is a Central Montana Christian music artist with a passion to spread the gospel and the truths therein through the power and art of music. In this interview, he talks about his debut album “Rise“, which he recently toured around the US. His next tour (2021 late Summer/early Fall) is called “The GodVibes Tour”. Based around the music the “GodVibes EP Trilogy”! Josh performs at different types of events and outreaches. He says, "We come along side and love to assist or help in anyway possible along with the music and ministry portion of this tour! We travel with a small team, our own equipment (fits small to medium venues), and we try to make everything as inexpensive and budget-friendly as possible while also bringing some good quality music and ministry to the stage!"

This interview includes several song from Josh. His music is Pop, EDM and hip-hop based, with Christ and powerful messages at the center of every song.

Visit Josh Snyder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshsnydermusic and at his website: https://jsmusic.org/

Dave Wallace’s music is rooted in the songs of the 60’s when entertainers like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and the golden age of radio and records changed his life -- from one of conflict and abuse to a person that wears a guitar on his shoulder and finds a prayer in his heart.

“I could never have survived, moved on or overcome much of the past,” he said of memories of his parent’s split-up, moves across country and the checkered times he describes as dark. “Without music or my faith, I wouldn’t be here, or be the musician I’ve become.”

“My first original song was based on the lyrics of ‘Pray’ Christian music that I began to work through on a nylon-string guitar,” said Wallace, “So I would say that a lot of my music came from painful situations, the times we loved country music and knew it was time to get down on our knees and pray.”

Over the years, he ‘moved on’ to the famous refrains of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. His aspiration was to sing in church and to connect his audience with a higher power. “When I sing I don’t sound exactly like any one vocalist, but I use my own style, rhythm and tone.”

In 2010, he decided to settle in St. George with his wife, Kay. “Over the years I’ve think I’ve gone from a ‘so-so guitar player’ to being a more authentic entertainer,” said Wallace of change. “My one-time lead guitar player, Jeff Eastwood told me to get rid of the music stand and find the discipline and heart of a professional.”

He has good memories of the first time he jumped onto a stage in Las Vegas, and in 2007, his role as worship leader for the Centerville Baptist Church.

“To me, it’s important not to put on a facade, but to reach out to the audience and to say as a Christian… Yes, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

In fact, music is the ‘go to’ that Dave has always followed. “I think the devil tried to take it all away from me,” he said of lost years and dark times. “But I got it back -- a stability, an opportunity to play, to entertain and I’m so grateful for that life.”

Randy Seedorff is our guest on this episode. Randy has been writing and performing for over 30 years, with his interest in music starting at the young age of 11 when his mother gave him his first guitar. But it was during his teens that he met singer, songwriter, guitarist and good friend Bill Abernathy. They frequently appeared at local venues in the Kansas City Area playing Americana and folk covers as well as co-written original tunes. That friendship and collaboration continues today.

Randy founded the group Soul Purpose in 2010. They released their studio album Rearview Mirror, produced by Larry Gann and Matt Russo, of Awestruck Studios, in 2014. Randy released his 7 track EP, Elevate, in 2017. The first two releases from that project reached number 1 on Christian Radio Charts. Their new EP, Begin Again, is scheduled for release in Jan 2021.

Randy serves as pastor of worship and discipleship at Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Independence, MO. Soul Purpose plays frequently at churches, festivals and other events, bringing the love of God, through the vehicle of music to as many people as possible.

Visit Randy at https://randyseedorff.com

This interview features Christian singer/songwriter Lisa Fenstermacher, from Maryland, USA. Lisa has built a solid foundation throughout the Mid-Atlantic area for her commitment and dedication to partnering with many non-profit and faith-based organizations, putting her music to work at numerous benefit concerts and outreach events. Whether accompanying herself on her Taylor acoustic guitar or with her band, Lisa’s music crosses over generational, ethnic and denominational lines while a powerful combination of faith, grace and persistence continues to open doors and direct her steps.

The interview features several of Lisa's songs, including "Of All" and "Heart Of Compassion" (co-written by Gary Puckett (of The Union Gap) and his brother David.

“When I started writing songs for my first CD, ‘A Promise for Tomorrow’, I never dreamed of all of the settings where my songs would be shared,” Lisa says. (“A Promise for Tomorrow” was produced by Paul Langford, former keyboardist for the Dove Award-nominated group Glad.)

Music industry consultant David Bunker observed that Lisa’s vocals are “reminiscent of Amy Grant” and likened her to “a female Rich Mullins” because of her authenticity and transparent way of communicating. Lisa has performed at hundreds of events over the past ten years and has opened for the Dove Award-winning group Selah and received two WAMMIE nominations from the Washington Area Music Association for Best Female Gospel/Inspirational Vocalist. She also placed as a semi-finalist at the international Christian Artists Seminar in Estes Park, Colorado.

Find Lisa's music on all major music sites, and visit her website at www.lisafenstermacher.com. Also hear her music on WNSM-DB NoteSpire Radio at www.NoteSpireRadio.com and on the Live365 mobile app.