Intersect
by EnterTalk
INTERSECT is a radio interview program that showcases interviews with musicians who were once/or still are prominent Christian music artist, discussing how their encounter with Christ not only influenced the direction and intent of their music, but also the direction and intent of their individual lives. The shows will be interesting, entertaining and inspirational as we learn how these musicians started, their experiences along the way and where they are now as artist and people. Aaron “The A-Train” Smith is a Nashville-based drummer and percussionist. At the age of 20, Aaron Smith played drums on The Temptations‘ Grammy-Winning megahit “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone“, and recorded with Ray Charles as well. In the fall of 1974, Smith toured with Czechoslovakian bassist Miroslav Vitouš in support of Miroslav’s Warner Bros. release Magical Shepherd. After that he studied under jazz drummer Alan Dawson in Boston, from there moving to San Francisco where he was a co-founder of
Episodes
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Episode 66: Tim Nicholson
Tim holds qualifications from Armstrong University and the Berklee College of Music. He has also pursued studies at the Debrecen Conservatory (Debrecen, Hungary) and Royal Holloway (London, England). He has served on faculty at the Community Music School (Philadelphia, PA), Heritage Christian...
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Episode 65: Musical Missionaries - Jay Newman & Joshua Stump
Jay Newman is an Arkansas boy who has spent his adult life as a music promoter, manager, songwriter, and missionary. He has a reputation of agitating people particularly on issues of theology. You can follow Jay on twitter at @big_dread, even though he hasn't had dreadlocks in over five years....
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Episode 64: Guitarist, Lindsey Miller - Faith and Staking a Claim in Nashville
With her signature sound, attitude, and unmatched versatility on the instrument, Lindsey Miller has enjoyed a successful career as a touring and session guitarist based in Nashville, TN. Growing up in Prairie Village, KS (a suburb of Kansas City) Lindsey picked up her first guitar at age ten....
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Episode 63: Tim Calhoun - Professor and Professional Guitarist
Tim Calhoun is a professional guitarist in the Nashville area and is also an adjunct professor at Trevecca Nazarene University. Born and raised in PA, where Tim started to play guitar at 13. By the time he turned 16, his impressive focus on developing his craft as a guitar player secured his...
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Episode 62: Kevin Max - Grammy Winning Singer
Perhaps to best understand the musical and lyrical vision of four-time Grammy winning singer Kevin Max, it is necessary to turn to the musings of Nick Cave, another great minstrel of the rock and roll scene: “In the end, I am not interested in that which I fully understand, songs I have written...
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Episode 61: Chester Thomson - Renowned Percussionist
Chester Thompson is a renowned percussionist, highly regarded for his ability to move seamlessly between genres. Thompson’s known best for his work with Weather Report, Frank Zappa, Genesis and Phil Collins. He’s shared the stage and/or studio with notable legends such as Freddie Hubbard, Ahmad...
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Episode 60: Guitarist Rico Thomas Returns
Rico Thomas is a guitarist who started playing from the age of 7 in LA. Currently based out of Nashville, TN he has been working in the CCM industry for many years, with some of the top recording and touring artists. Rico has enjoyed a 5 year career, recording and touring with pop star Michael...
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Episode 59: Jan Eric Volz - Bassist for the 77's
Jan Volz is a bassist and a founding member of the Contemporary Christian rock group, the 77’s. Jan was also Executive Producer at Exit Records in Sacramento, California. After more than a decade with the ’Sevens", he left the group in 1992 and relocated to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a...
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Episode 58: Katy Bowser Hutson - Songwriter, Founder Indelible Grace
Katy Bowser Hutson is a singer, songwriter and writer. She is a founding member of Indelible Grace, co-creator of Coal Train Railroad (jazz for kids) and Rain for Roots, songs that tell God’s big story to families. Katy has just released her first collection of poetry, Now I Lay Me Down to Fight,...
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Episode 57: Sandra McCracken - Hymn Writer
Sandra McCracken is a prolific singer-songwriter and modern-day hymn writer whose songs like “We Will Feast In The House Of Zion,” "God’s Highway" and “Thy Mercy My God” have settled into regular rotation in churches internationally. Her music has been featured by All Sons And Daughters, ABC’s...
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Episode 56: Erick Cole - Grammy Winning Artist
Episode 56: Erick Cole - Grammy Winning Artist Erick Cole is a professional musician, songwriter, and artist originally from Nashville. Upon graduation from Belmont University, in typical tight-knit Nashville fashion, the debut CD of Erick’s band other ended up in the ears of Christian music...
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Episode 55: Ric Hordinski (Part 2)
Ric Hordinski - “The rarest kind of virtuoso”For years, musicians in the know have recognized Ric Hordinski as the “guitarists’ guitarist.” For fans of acoustic music. Ric’s function as musical director (and producer) for artists like Phil Keaggy, David Wilcox, Over The Rhine and others has...
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Episode 54: Ric Hordinski - The Guitarists' Guitarist.
Ric Hordinski "The rarest kind of virtuoso" For years, musicians in the know have recognized Ric Hordinski as the "guitarists' guitarist." For fans of acoustic music. Ric's function as musical director (and producer) for artists like Phil Keaggy, David Wilcox, Over The Rhine and others has...
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Episode 53: Ben Pearson - "Kabul24" Documentary Director
Ben Pearson - "Kabul24" Documentary Director Ben Pearson is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker with numerous awards, honors, and gallery shows to his credit. He has made his home in Nashville for the last twenty-eight years, where he lives with his wife Elaine. Besides his long standing…
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Episode 52: Coffee Jones - Grammy-Nominated Hip Hop Artist
Episode 52: Coffee Jones - Grammy-Nominated Hip Hop Artist Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/intersect Coffee Jones is a 2 time grammy nominated 5 time Dove Award winner with over 800,000 albums sold.0His platinum single OOH AHh was featured in The Fast and Furious Tokyo...
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Episode 51: Sam Scott - 50 Years of Songwriting
Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/intersect Sam Scott was born in 1954, in Langdale Alabama to parents who were both pastors. His mother was also a pianist and poet. He started playing instruments at age 4, playing in church on Sunday mornings - first the organ, then guitar...
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Episode 50: Darryl Anders - Bassist / Producer / Songwriter (AgapéSoul, Tower of Power)
Darryl Anders is a man that wears many hats. For starters he’s a bassist / producer / songwriter and the leader of AgapéSoul- a Modern Soul band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band features a lineup of World Class musicians that delivers a musical experience that is all about Love, Soul...
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Episode 49: Charlie Peacock (Part 2)
Recognized as “one of the most prolific cultural influencers to come out of Nashville” (Bright Revolution), Charlie Peacock is a Grammy® award-winning record producer, songwriter and recording artist with hundreds of credits including the 77s, Amy Grant, dc Talk, Switchfoot and The Civil Wars, as...
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Episode 48: Charlie Peacock, Grammy-Winning Producer & Songwriter
Recognized as “one of the most prolific cultural influencers to come out of Nashville” (Bright Revolution), Charlie Peacock is a Grammy® award-winning record producer, songwriter and recording artist with hundreds of credits including the 77s, Amy Grant, dc Talk, Switchfoot and The Civil Wars, as...
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Episode 47: Wildeyes Band
Deep Nashville roots, rich Western influence, a veritable fortune of experiences touring in support of a-list artists, and a non-sexy, woodshed, 1950’s American work-ethic have unified Daniel and Emily Kohavi and Max Hoffman to forge the marvel of Wildeyes. A writing machine, Wildeyes has the...
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Episode 46: Eric Heilman - Worship Leadership & Playing with Charlie Peacock
Eric Heilman - Worship Leadership & Playing with Charlie Peacock Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/intersect Eric Heilman - "I grew up playing jazz and pop in Sacramento, playing with a variety of musicians in there and in San Francisco, working mostly as a bass player on...
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Bill Mallonee - Prolific Americana Songwriter (Vigilantes of Love)
Bill Mallonee - Prolific Americana Songwriter (Vigilantes of Love)Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/intersect "Mallonee has remained fascinated with the shadowy emotional toils and struggles inherent in the American experience; Album after album is compelling & insightful…
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Episode 44: Steve Hindalong - The Choir Drummer/Lyricist
Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/intersect Steve Hindalong is a songwriter, percussionist and producer. He is best known for co-founding the alternative rock band, The Choir, and serves as the group’s drummer, lyricist and co-producer. Debuting in 1985, The Choir was...
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Episode 43: Derri Daugherty - The Choir Lead Singer / Guitarist
With Shadow Weaver, veteran alternative rockers the Choir took their first plunge into crowd-funding. Although the GRAMMY®-nominated group has long relied upon some of pop music’s most ardent supporters, the results were unexpected. “The response was not only stunning, but humbling,” says singer...
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Episode 42: Music With A Message with Matthew Chapman
Matthew Chapman started playing bass when he was 15 and backed up a singer that did entertainment at wineries in the St. Helena, California, area where he grew up. He discovered Contemporary Christian Music in 1973 and immediately knew that was something he wanted to do. He's not a Preacher, but…
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Episode 41: Nick Giaconia a.k.a. Mattie Groves - Pt. 2
Nick Giaconia, AKA Mattie Groves grew up on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio in a town known as Kirtland and began playing guitar as a Freshman in High School after an injury sidelined involvement in the sport of wrestling. Nick released the record Center of the Earth in 1994, a recording that…
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Episode 40: Drummer/Composer Michael Radovsky
As a drummer and hand percussionist Michael Radovsk's recording credits include Black Hawk, Phil Keaggy, Beth Nielson Chapman, Marshall Crenshaw, Bill Lloyd, Bedlam, Reservoir Dogs (soundtrack), Rango (soundtrack), Billy Falcon, Patricia Conroy, Ronna Reeves, Victoria Shaw, Andy Pratt, Jimmy…
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Episode 39: Rico Thomas - NewSong Guitarist
Rico Thomas is a guitarist who started playing from the age of 7 in LA. Currently based out of Nashville, TN he has been working in the CCM industry for many years, with some of the top recording and touring artists. Rico has enjoyed a 5 year career, recording and touring with pop star Michael...
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Episode 38: Heartbreak and Faith with Guitarist Phil Keaggy
Phil Keaggy is perhaps one of the most admired guitarists in music today. His fans range from those who aspire just to be able to play his mistakes, to professional musicians who have been strongly influenced by his style. And in between are those who don’t play guitar, yet find solace in his...
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Episode 37: Chris Taylor's Never Ending Now
Chris Taylor is fearless musical and artistic performer from San Antonio, TX. Whether he is solo, with an acoustic guitar and harmonica or with his band (Chris Taylor & The Setting Sons) you can expect a passionate musical experience. “Here's a guy with a voice reminiscent of Jeff Buckley, whose...
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Episode 36: Nick Giaconia - Christian Songwriting Outside the Status Quo
Nick Giaconia, AKA Mattie Groves grew up on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio in a town known as Kirtland and began playing guitar as a Freshman in High School after an injury sidelined involvement in the sport of wrestling. Nick released the record Center of the Earth in 1994, a recording that…
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Episode 35: Drummer of Faith - DeCarlos Hulk Davis
Born and raised in Winston Salem, NC, DeCarlos got his musical start in church at the age of 5. Throughout his musical career, DeCarlos has had much success, with his latest accomplishments being; In 2014, DeCarlos was awarded "Musician of the Year" and Entertainer of the Year" at the Forsyth...
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Episode 34: David Garibaldi - Tower of Power Drummer
David Garibaldi joined the renowned Oakland, CA Funk/Soul band Tower of Power in 1970 and since then, has become one of the most influential and iconic funk drummers. David talks about his time with Tower, facing up to the vices of the band's substance abuse, finding a way out through his faith…
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Episode 33: Otto Price - Producer/A&R/Composer
Originally hailing from Atlanta, GA, Otto Price moved to Nashville in 1993, taking the bassist job for Christian recording artist Kim Boyce. Later that year, he was approached by Toby McKeehan of dcTalk to be musical director and play bass for the breakout rock trio. He toured with the band for...
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Episode 32: Phil Sillas, CEO, TSG Records/TSG Artists, Composer, Arranger
For more shows like this one, visit http://entertalkradio.com/ and Connect To All Things Music. Phil Sillas is the owner and CEO, TSG Records/TSG Artists-TSGREcords.com with as well as a songwriter, arranger and producer. Some of his Songwriting/Production Credits include: Promise…
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Episode 31: Mark Robertson Interviews Aaron “A-Train” Smith (Pt. 3)
Part 3 of Mark Robertson interviewing Aaron Smith. Mark Robertson is an American musician and record producer. Robertson is most well known for playing upright and electric bass in Nashville-based Legendary Shack Shakers. Aaron “The A-Train” Smith is a Nashville-based drummer and percussionist.…
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Episode 30: Mark Robertson Interviews Aaron “A-Train” Smith (Pt. 2)
Part 2 of Mark Robertson intervieweing Aaron Smith. Mark Robertson is an American musician and record producer. Robertson is most well known for playing upright and electric bass in Nashville-based Legendary Shack Shakers. Aaron “The A-Train” Smith is a Nashville-based drummer and percussionist.…
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Episode 29: Mark Robertson Interviews Aaron "A-Train" Smith
On this episode of Intersect, Mark Robertson turns the tables on Aaron and the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Mark Robertson is an American musician and record producer. Robertson is most well known for playing upright and electric bass in Nashville-based Legendary Shack Shakers. Aaron “The...
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Episode 28: Ashley Cleveland - Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter
Ashley Cleveland is a three-time Grammy and two-time Dove Award winner who has released eight critically acclaimed albums. God Don’t Never Change, her most recent effort (2009), features songs rooted firmly in a “…host of traditions — black spirituals, folks songs, 18th century hymns, gospel…
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Episode 27: Mark Robertson (Pt. 2) - Bassist & Producer
Mark Robertson is an American musician and record producer. Robertson is most well known for playing upright and electric bass in Nashville-based Legendary Shack Shakers, a “punk blues” band, from 2002 until 2015, a band which he was also the primary record producer for. He plays bass live for…
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Episode 26: Mark Robertson - Bassist & Producer
Mark Robertson is an American musician and record producer. Robertson is most well known for playing upright and electric bass in Nashville-based Legendary Shack Shakers, a "punk blues" band, from 2002 until 2015, a band which he was also the primary record producer for. He plays bass live for…
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Episode 25: A Ragamuffin Band Remembers Rich Mullins
Christian Music band, A Ragamuffin Band, are the featured guest on Intersect for this week. The band was formed back in 1993 by Rich Mullins. What started as a concept album has become much more. The band got it's name from "The Ragamuffin Gospel", a novel by Brennan Manning. Listen as Aaron...
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Episode 24: Rick Stevens, Former Tower of Power Lead Singer
The late Rick Stevens, was the former lead singer for Tower of Power. Rick has served a 36 year prison sentence for killing three men in a botched drug deal and talks about his search for redemption and reuniting with TOP. Mr. Stevens passed on September 5, 2017. The interview was hosted last…
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Episode 23: Gregg Hodge of Princeton Revival
The founder and frontman of Princeton Revival, Gregg’s love for music expressed itself at a very early age. Deeply influenced by his father’s jazz vinyl collection, he picked up his first pair of drum sticks at age two and eventually won first place all-state jazz drummer in his home state of New...
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Episode 22: Sean Michel (Part 1)
Sean Michel is a black soul singer in a long-bearded white man's body. He mixes passionate, soulful vocals with screaming electric slide guitar and then lights himself on fire for the world to watch him burn. He has toured the world, captivating audiences in every culture with his spiritualized...
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Episode 21: Joe Cook of Western Indian Ministries
Joe Cook currently serves as the manager of the Radio Broadcast Department for Western Indian Ministries (http://www.westernindian.org/) in New Mexico and Arizona. He and his family moved out west in 2015 to do ministry on the Navajo Reservation. As a teenager and new Christian, Joe's life was...
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Episode 20: Kevin Max of DC Talk (Part 2)
Kevin Max is an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group DC Talk. As a solo artist following the 2001 dissolution of DC Talk, he has recorded eight full-length studio albums, one Christmas album, and four EPs. From 2012 until 2014, he…
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Episode 19: Kevin Max of DC Talk
Kevin Max is an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group DC Talk. As a solo artist following the 2001 dissolution of DC Talk, he has recorded eight full-length studio albums, one Christmas album, and four EPs. From 2012 until 2014, he…
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Episode 18: John Joseph Thompson Pt. 2
John J. Thompson is a 30-year music industry veteran, author, songwriter, artist, producer and teacher who currently serves as Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts and as Director of Publishing for E One Nashville. Until recently he was Creative Director at Capitol CMG...
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Episode 17: John Joseph Thompson (Pt.1)
John J. Thompson is a 30-year music industry veteran, author, songwriter, artist, producer and teacher who currently serves as Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts and as Director of Publishing for E One Nashville. Until recently he was Creative Director at Capitol CMG...
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INTERSECT is a radio interview program that showcases interviews with musicians who were once/or still are prominent Christian music artist, discussing how their encounter with Christ not only influenced the direction and intent of their music, but also the direction and intent of their individual lives. The shows will be interesting, entertaining and inspirational as we learn how these musicians started, their experiences along the way and where they are now as artist and people.
Aaron “The A-Train” Smith is a Nashville-based drummer and percussionist. At the age of 20, Aaron Smith played drums on The Temptations‘ Grammy-Winning megahit “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone“, and recorded with Ray Charles as well. In the fall of 1974, Smith toured with Czechoslovakian bassist Miroslav Vitouš in support of Miroslav’s Warner Bros. release Magical Shepherd. After that he studied under jazz drummer Alan Dawson in Boston, from there moving to San Francisco where he was a co-founder of
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