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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 him? Check out Track 2 ft. Tony Lucca

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 stay relevant all these years later. It's the perfect end to this soul-searching Volume. What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do? In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time. Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? 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 The official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 his experiences in music, how Bowling for Soup got started, and how a fortuitous playlist placement from a certain station manager changed the course of their life forever. While this episode is not part of a larger Volume we are releasing it under the moniker of "B-Sides" since it is a bonus track just for you. Tune in to find out how Jaret Reddick answers the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? Volume 4 is right around the corner, but for now enjoy this bonus episode, we hope it takes you back to 1985! 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 Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 career has taken him recently. While this episode is not part of a larger Volume we are releasing it under the moniker of "B-Sides" since it is a bonus track just for you. Tune in to find out how John Oates answers the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? Volume 4 is right around the corner, but for now enjoy this bonus episode, we hope it makes your dreams come true! 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 Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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, What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do? In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time. Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? 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 Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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, but what lessons did she learn, how does she quantify her success, and what happened After the Encore? Check out this bonus episode for Volume 2: This is The Voice ft. Xenia. Volume 2: This is The Voice explores stories from artists who competed on the tv show. We chart how they got to the show, what their experience was like on the show, and where their career has gone since then. 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 If you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 2: This is The Voice here - https://spoti.fi/3iIkpWE 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives. In this specific track Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC talks about actually forming the group, how they found European success easier than American success, how surreal the "Celebrity" experience was, and what happened when the group said "Bye, Bye, Bye". After the Encore is committed to showing you what happens to your favorite artists when the music fades, what happens after the encore? If you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8M Stay tuned for the next track in the Volume as continue this exploration of the 20 year old pop genre. 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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. What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do? In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time. Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? 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 The official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 followed was a fascinating journey into self-discovery. What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do? In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time. Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? 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 The official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 themselves a spot in fan's hearts for decades. What happens after the music fades? With most folks this podcast would be about how an artist progressed in their solo ventures after the band broke up. However, O-Town reformed 10 years after breaking up, released 2 records, and have no intention of stopping anytime soon. Now taking the band for themselves, Jacob, Dan, Trevor, and Erik are making a new, evolved sound which still evokes those same familiar beats you fell in love with all those years ago. Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives. 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 If you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8M 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 their own path. What followed has been a legacy unlike most groups who leave the Christian Contemporary landscape. Owen shares his soul with us about his time growing up, time being in The Elms, and how he has made it through some dark times with some clarity. What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do? In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time. Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? 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 The official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 (Folk Alliance) and Gauthier was awarded the Americana Music Association UK “International Artist Of The Year” award in 2019.  Gauthier was featured on NPR Weekend Edition, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Associated Press, Billboard, Oxford American and a very moving segment on CBS This Morning  (View HERE). Watch Gauthier’s interview with Sarah Silverman on I Love You, America HERE. In her upcoming memoir Saved by a Song, Mary Gauthier pulls the curtain back on the artistry of songwriting. Part memoir, part philosophy of art, part nuts and bolts of songwriting, her book celebrates the redemptive power of song to inspire and bring seemingly different kinds of people together. In After the Encore Volume 5: Who Runs The World? We explore the music industry through 4 women-centric perspectives. 2 Grammy Nominated Veterans & 2 Up-and-Coming Future Stars. We examine how the industry has changed over the years, and what has stayed the same. Tune in to find out how these women answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? 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 The official Spotify playlist for Volume 5 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64DiPTFTycDK5w99bIrTGI?si=2F0mYMqOSA65O7fmqTyfGw 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 Album category, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg. You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or as the first solo saxophonist touring with Aerosmith since 1973. She has garnered twelve #1 radio hits in the jazz and blues world, two #1 spots on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart and two #3 spots on the Billboard Blues Album Chart.  In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year and Best Blues Song fan award for the Independent Music Awards for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa.  They won the 2019 LA Critics Award for Best Holiday Album for All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues. And in 2019, 2020 and 2021 she was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the Best Instrumentalist: Horn In After the Encore Volume 5: Who Runs The World? We explore the music industry through 4 women-centric perspectives. 2 Grammy Nominated Veterans & 2 Up-and-Coming Future Stars. We examine how the industry has changed over the years, and what has stayed the same. Tune in to find out how these women answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? 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 The official Spotify playlist for Volume 5 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64DiPTFTycDK5w99bIrTGI?si=2F0mYMqOSA65O7fmqTyfGw 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co

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 when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do? In yet another installment of After the Encore's: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time. Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast: 1. What does music mean to you? 2. How do you quantify success? 3. And what happens after the music fades? 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 The official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg 'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co