The DeVaney Music Podcast
By Ian DeVaney
The DeVaney Music PodcastDec 23, 2021
Episode #10 - Joe Yerke of The Insyderz (with Daniel "The Rock" Rock)
On episode #10 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian interviews Joe Yerke of Christian Ska TITANS, The Insyderz, along with Daniel "The Rock" Rock, tech savant of Joe's Pickle & Boot Shop Podcast (co-hosted by Reese Roper of Five Iron Frenzy).
In this interview, Joe answers the question, "What is SKA?", and explains why all of the GREATEST musicians are in Ska bands.
He also talks about the good old days when a 90s Christian Ska band could rake in $80K for playing a Baptist youth conference, what it was like to be the 3rd most popular Christian Ska band, and how it feels to ride on the coattails of Five Iron Frenzy.
I also try to bribe Joe to play a reunion show in the Midwest, and debut a long lost live performance of The Insyderz on CBN!
Buckle up for this episode, because it's time to PICK IT UP, PICK IT UP, PICK IT UP!
Episode #9 - Isaak and Tori Elker of Good Morning Bedlam
In Episode #9 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian interviews Isaak and Tori Elker of Good Morning Bedlam, an eclectic Folk/Pop/Bluegrass band from Minneapolis, Minnesota! In the interview, they talk about Good Morning Bedlam's brand new album Lulu, what it was like to play and record as a band after Covid, and what they learned and how they stayed encouraged after the world shut down. They also talk about working on the music video for their song "Salt" with Sarah James Elstran of The Nunnery, how their different journeys have looked in life and faith, and the fact that everyone needs to know that they are loved! Tune in to hear all of that, plus Isaak and Tori's extensive list of band recommendations, and more!
Find Good Morning Bedlams music, merch, tour dates, and more at https://www.goodmorningbedlam.com/!
We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about everything discussed on the podcast!
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Episode #8 - Chase Tremaine
In Episode #8 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian interviews Alternative Rock artist, Chase Tremaine. They talk about Chase's latest album titled Development & Compromise, the interesting process behind its recording, and why it was recorded not one, but twice. They also talk about Chase's Unlearning Ignorance Podcast, why it's important to have conversations with people of differing perspectives, and the fact that most people who disagree with you are probably not legitimately crazy.
They also cover the death of the CD, the resurrection of vinyl, and whatever the heck is going on with Spotify and streaming.
There's much more as well! You'll just have to listen to hear it!
Find Chase Tremaine's music, bio, and blog at his website.
https://chasetremaine.com/
Check out Ian DeVaney's playlist, A Lethal Dose of Nostalgia, on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oPn8sHs1rQbTKQ8May5Bg?si=9a59ecd9e4bc48e2
We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about everything discussed on the podcast!
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Episode #7 - Luke Easter, Rock Artist and Former Lead Vocalist of Tourniquet
In Episode #7 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian interviews Luke Easter. They talk about Luke's latest solo Rock album and why it's titled "The Pop Disaster", Nietzsche's "Parable of the Madman", Bonhoeffer and "Cheap Grace" vs. "Costly Grace", how the Gospel relates to multiverse theory, Luke's time in legendary Heavy Metal band, Tourniquet, how music fans are more fickle in the U.S. than in Europe or South America, and whether or not the song "Last Christmas" is really a Christmas song.
Find Luke Easter's music, merch, and social media links at https://www.lukeeaster.com/
The Quarantine Days Revisited EP by The Blamed, which features Luke's cover of the song "Blacksnake" by Bloodgood.
https://theblamedband.com/album/1621077/5-98-quarantine-days-revisited
Luke's Die Hard themed lyric video for his cover of the song "Last Christmas" by Wham!
https://youtu.be/09bqBewiL_U
We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about everything discussed on the podcast!
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Episode #6 - Paul Roraback of PJ Bostic and Grammatrain
In Episode #6 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian interviews Paul Roraback, drummer for Grammatrain and frontman (and basically one man band) with PJ Bostic, not to mention Drum Tech for Terry Bozzio, drummer for Missing Persons and Frank Zappa!
Ian and Paul talk about Paul's new PJ Bostic record titled Faith of Least Resistance (available at https://pjbostic.com/), and also Paul's experience with Grammatrain and how he first got into music. There's also a bit of drum talk and discussion about Terry Bozzio, Paul's love for RUSH and Neil Peart, and some of Paul's other favorite drummers. They also talk about the theme of Paul's record and how deception or false teaching have crept into the Church and into our world in general. They lean into some controversial topics and discuss New Age teaching, theological "Deconstruction" and "Reconstruction", the popularity and origins of the Enneagram, and even a little bit of politics. To wrap things up, we talk about how we should love others even if we disagree, and how the Gospel brings the light of hope into our chaotic world.
Buckle up for a slightly longer episode with some provocative discussion! We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about everything discussed as well! devaneyproductions@gmail.com
Resources on The Enneagram:
1. A detailed background on The Enneagram from CRI (Christian Research Institute)
"Tell Me Who I Am O Enneagram"
2. A Catholic Statement on The Enneagram from The National Catholic Reporter
"A Brief Report On The Origins of The Enneagram"
3. A relatively brief statement and background on The Enneagram from The Gospel Coalition
"The FAQs: What Christians Should Know About the Enneagram"
4. Alisa Childers' interview with former New Age Practitioner and Astrologer, Marcia Montenegro, on the nature of the Enneagram.
"Is The Enneagram A Trojan Horse In The Church?"
Additional Links (References, not necessarily endorsements unless stated otherwise):
1. Finding Calcutta: What Mother Theresa Taught Me About Meaningful Work and Service by Mary Poplin
(A phenomenal book that I believe anyone could enjoy and learn from. - Ian)
2. Decent Christian Talk Episode #114 with Kevin Max of dc Talk (The "Controversial" Interview!)
(P.S. I LOVE Kevin Max. Please check out his new project, Sad Astronauts Band, featuring Erick Cole on guitar, John Mark Painter on bass, and Peter Furler of The Newsboys on drums! Also, Decent Christian Talk is another fantastic podcast! - Ian)
3. The Alisa Childers Post About Kevin Max
4. John Cooper of Skillet talking about Kevin Max and "Deconstruction"
Cooper Stuff: Ep 67 - Thoughts on Kevin Max and Deconstruction
Episode #5: Chris White - Director of Electric Jesus
In Episode #5 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian interviews Chris White, the Director of the new film, Electric Jesus, a comedy/drama about a Christian 80s Hair Metal band that also happens to feature Brian Baumgartner (AKA - Kevin from The Office)!
In this episode, Ian and Chris talk about Chris's inspiration for the film, and the soundtrack, which features new original music by Daniel Smith of Danielson Famile and Steve Taylor, as well classics by Stryper, REZ band, and other old-school 80s Christian artists.
There's much more to the conversation, but you'll just have to listen to hear it!
The new film Electric Jesus comes out on streaming/DVD on November 2nd!
Episode #4: Brendan Gallagher of Last Year's Model
In Episode #4 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian interviews Brendan Gallagher of the band Last Year's Model. In this episode, Ian and Brendan discuss Last Year's Model's new album The Neon Lights Collection, Brendan's musical influences (including some of our favorite 80s and 90s artists), why Brendan's friend Al is a terrible person to hang out with, and how we're all searching for a place that we can call home.
Episode #3: Phil Joel of Newsboys/Zealand
In Episode #3 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian DeVaney interviews Phil Joel, bassist for old-school Newsboys/Newsboys United and frontman for Zealand. In the episode, Ian and Phil discuss Phil's beginnings with the Newsboys, how the Gospel compels us to care for both our fellow man and Creation, Phil's recent book Redwoods and Whales: Becoming Who You Actually Are, and his brand new solo album Better Than I Found It!
Episode #2: Derek Charles Johnson
In Episode #2 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian DeVaney interviews songwriter and worship musician, Derek Charles Johnson, who also happens to be the host of the AS BOLD AS LIONS Blog and Podcast.
Episode #1: Eric Cyr of Cyr and the Cosmonauts
In Episode #1 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian DeVaney interviews Eric Cyr of Minnesota's eclectic Folk/Rock band, Cyr & The Cosmonauts! Ian and Eric talk about everything from songwriting, to theology and Thomas Aquinas, to Roald Dahl's book 'The Twits'! Buckle up for an interesting ride!