Recent Music Posts
Conversations with Missy: Terri Nunn of Berlin
Having the job I have, I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing artists and entertainers. On the night of October 29th in Hermosa Beach, California, I was blessed yet again to interview a woman so exquisite and stunning that I was taken aback. Terri Nunn not only has...
Conversations with Missy: Jesse Dayton
From musician to actor, producer, director, and everything in between, Jesse Dayton is more than just a "triple threat" in the entertainment industry. Having experiences with legends such as Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings early in his career, it is not hard to...
Conversations with Missy: Robby Johnson Revisited
I once again had the opportunity to speak with the amazing artist Robby Johnson. Many of you may remember Johnson from our previous two interviews, especially our on-camera conversation during CMA Fest 2106. If not, then you need to get acquainted with him now. With the releas...
Conversations with Missy: Farewell, My Love
Kicking off the New Era Tour at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California, Farewell, My Love gave fans a stellar and free concert experience. With a line of fans waiting to get in to see them perform, I could not help but feel the excitement. Scanning the crowd, I notic...
Conversations with Missy: Chad Kowal of Farewell, My Love
One of the most beautiful things about music is that it has no boundaries. While many of us agree that many country artists come from Nashville and that Los Angeles is home to several rock bands, the truth is that there is a wide variety of musicians across the world. Hailing fro...
Conversation with Missy: Magnolia Wind
Very few artists give free cd’s to their fans during a concert. For Magnolia Wind, giving to their fans comes first. In fact, while playing at the Café Fontanella this coming Friday, October 21, 2016, Magnolia Wind will once again be giving out their latest EP Take O...
CSM Take Over Continues with Charissa Nicole: Allison Iraheta + Halo Circus
Charissa Nicole continues the Center Stage Magazine Take Over with Allison Iraheta + Halo Circus. While on their Crowdfunded tour, Halo Circus has been bringing an unforgettable and intimate concert experience to their fans from city to city. Halo Circus, which features Irahet...
Ace Frehley Live!
He is Space Ace. He is Shock Me. He is the original Rock Soldier, the king of the flaming/smoking guitar and the original lead guitarist for KISS. He is the one and only Ace Frehley. What can I say about Ace Frehley that has not already been said? Frehley and his band bro...
Beyond The Music with Laura: Foy Vance
I knew going into this interview with singer/songwriter Foy Vance, that I was already at a disadvantage than previous journalists before me. This is simply because I was unable to plan accordingly by having a beer delivered to him while we discussed his new al...
Conversations with Missy: LeAnne Thomas
After a long career in Law Enforcement from repo agent to bounty hunter, LeAnne Thomas has completely switched gears and is now an on-air personality of her own radio show on the Black Sheep Network as well as the network’s owner. As you can imagine, I had many questions...
Sunflower Dead - It's Time To Get Weird (Live)
Saturday October 1, 2016 at Oddbody’s Music Room in Dayton, Ohio, I had the opportunity to see Sunflower Dead during their “It’s Time to Get Weird” (Live) show as part of the Mushroomhead Halloween Tour which also features Unsaid F...
Conversations with Missy: Lauren Lizabeth
Oh “To Be Young” again. That just happens to be the title track of the new EP by Lauren Lizabeth. Debuting at number 58 on the Billboard chart, this labor of love has already proven to be a success. Growing up in a musical family along with being inspired by Celine...
Conversations with Missy: Matt VanFossen
All of us experience pain and loss in life. Some of us more than others. For country artist Matt VanFossen, the loss of his young mother to a stroke in 2010 was tragic. At just 50 years old, the loss of his mother was not expected. That loss however, has helped mold him into...
CSM Take Over Continues with Charissa Nicole and Curt Chambers
The Center Stage Magazine take over continues with our very lovely and super talented Charissa Nicole chatting with musical master Curt Chambers. The laughter, fun and serious heart felt moments captured during this conversation are sure to leave fans wanting more. Being an ar...
Charissa Nicole Takes Over with Paper Route
Center Stage Magazine was recently taken over by Nashville’s own Charissa Nicole during Paper Route's Album release party in Nashville on September 22, 2016. Not only does this female artist entertain fans with her music, she entertains fans with her amazing personality...
NewTown's Harlan Road Album Review
Harlan Road, the new album from Progressive Bluegrass band, NewTown, was released earlier this year on Mountain Home Music’s label. I have to be honest and admit that I was not too excited about reviewing a Bluegrass album, even if presented to me as “...
Conversations with Missy: Preview Special with Allison Iraheta + Halo Circus
We have an exciting treat for you all. Allison Iraheta + Halo Circus are taking their “Crowdfunded US Tour” to Nashville on October 3. This bi-lingual rock band released their debut album Bunny on June 24, 2016. You may remember Iraheta from her time on American Idol....
Good Times! The Monkees on Tour.
On September 12, 1966 The Monkees first aired on NBC TV. These four young men, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith went on to steal the hearts of baby-boomers everywhere. Fifty years later the Monkees still have our hearts. They are celebra...
Conversations with Missy: AJ Gatio
For many of us, we pursue a career path after choosing a career we think is best. Sometimes those choices seem to be perfect, while other times it is clear we made a mistake. Then there are the moments of an unexpected calling for some. For middle school teacher AJ Gatio, a caree...
The Dixie Chicks Are Back
When the Dixie Chicks rolled their MMXVI tour into the AK-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona it was definitely not a “Cold Day in July”. July 17th was a typical summer evening and the temperature at this beautiful outdoor venue was in the 100's. T...
Conversations with Missy: Tarra Layne
As many of you know, I am a huge fan of NBC’s hit television show The Voice. I have been very lucky to have been given the opportunities to interview many of the contestants over the last 10 seasons. Until now, I have never been given the opportunity to interview a contesta...
Conversations with Missy: Erik Dylan
Being a hit songwriter is not an easy task. Many songwriters never get the credit they deserve for the songs they craft. As you will often hear, the music industry is a brutal business and requires a thick skin. Artists face rejection more than most, but those who do not let the...
Conversations with Missy: D'Lannie Brown
Music is a universal language. Each genre speaks to individuals differently, yet moves them in very similar ways. When you encounter a 3-year old child that loves to sing and finds herself recording a video at a mall kiosk, you know you have found a star. Fortunately for D’...
Conversations with Missy: Casey Donahew
As an independent artist in the music world, releasing new music can be a brutal task. When you have the right team of people by your side, a good attitude, stellar writing skills and the ability to deliver the proper emotion with each song, releasing four albums indepe...
Conversations with Missy: Grayson Rogers
As kids, many of us have dreams of what we want to become when we reach adulthood. For some it is the thrill of a nice paycheck, while others simply want to help others, discover cures for diseases, entertaining and so on. Sometimes those dreams become reality, and sometimes thos...
Conversations with Missy: Zach Seabaugh
For most high school students their “Senior Year” is one that is full of memorable moments on campus and off. This is the year of prom, senior ditch day, and then graduation. While most students are preparing for those moments while living at home, Zach Seabaugh is fi...
Conversations with Missy: Jeremy Harrell
I am often surprised by the connections I make during the conversations I have with such talented artists. Sometimes we connect over coffee, boy crushes, donuts, cereal, etc. During this particular conversation, I knew going in that Jeremy Harrell and I already had a strong conne...
It’s Time to Get Weird with Sunflower Dead
Well folks after a long hiatus Declassified with JT has returned, primed and ready to bring you interviews from some of the biggest names and up and coming names in the rock and metal music world. Without further ado, I introduce you to Long Beach, California’s very own Sun...
Conversations with Missy: Nicolas Costa of Talia
While in West Hollywood at the legendary Whiskey a Go Go, Center Stage Magazine was fortunate enough to catch the opening act for Soul Asylum. I was completely unknowing that I was about to be blown away by the female bassist in Talia. Together with the lead vocalist Nicolas Cost...
Conversations with Missy: Pat Pollifrone of Adairs Run
When two bouncers at a bar and grill found out they had music in common, they decided to create a sound of their own, leaving the “awful jukebox music” behind. Though Todd Hanchock and Pat Pollifrone started as a duo, Adairs Run now has 4 members with the addition of...
