The DeVaney Music Podcast

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 [https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast], Ian interviews Isaak and Tori Elker of Good Morning Bedlam [https://www.facebook.com/goodmorningbedlam/], an eclectic Folk/Pop/Bluegrass band from Minneapolis, Minnesota! In the interview, they talk about Good Morning Bedlam's brand new album Lulu [https://goodmorningbedlam.bandcamp.com/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 [https://youtu.be/BSgISD_MkN4]" with Sarah James Elstran [https://www.instagram.com/sarahspacejam/] of The Nunnery [https://thenunnerymusic.com/], 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/ [https://www.goodmorningbedlam.com/]!  We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about everything discussed on the podcast! devaneyproductions@gmail.com Follow The DeVaney Music Podcast on Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devmusicpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/devmusicpod/] Twitter - https://twitter.com/devmusicpod [https://twitter.com/devmusicpod]

Episode #8 - Chase Tremaine

In Episode #8 of The DeVaney Music Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast], Ian interviews Alternative Rock artist, Chase Tremaine. They talk about Chase's latest album titled Development & Compromise [https://chasetremaine.com/], the interesting process behind its recording, and why it was recorded not one, but twice. They also talk about Chase's Unlearning Ignorance Podcast [https://unlearningignorance.libsyn.com/], 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 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oPn8sHs1rQbTKQ8May5Bg?si=9a59ecd9e4bc48e2] We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about everything discussed on the podcast! devaneyproductions@gmail.com Follow The DeVaney Music Podcast on Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devmusicpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/devmusicpod/] Twitter - https://twitter.com/devmusicpod [https://twitter.com/devmusicpod]

Episode #7 - Luke Easter, Rock Artist and Former Lead Vocalist of Tourniquet

In Episode #7 of The DeVaney Music Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast], Ian interviews Luke Easter [https://www.facebook.com/TheLukeEaster]. They talk about Luke's latest solo Rock album and why it's titled "The Pop Disaster", Nietzsche's "Parable of the Madman" [http://historyguide.org/europe/madman.html], Bonhoeffer and "Cheap Grace" vs. "Costly Grace" [https://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2010/06/dietrich-bonhoeffer-cheap-grace-vs-costly-grace/], how the Gospel relates to multiverse theory, Luke's time in legendary Heavy Metal band, Tourniquet [https://tourniquet.net/], 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/ [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 [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 [https://youtu.be/09bqBewiL_U] We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about everything discussed on the podcast! devaneyproductions@gmail.com Follow The DeVaney Music Podcast on Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/devaneymusicpodcast] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devmusicpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/devmusicpod/] Twitter - https://twitter.com/devmusicpod [https://twitter.com/devmusicpod]

Episode #6 - Paul Roraback of PJ Bostic and Grammatrain

In Episode #6 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian interviews Paul Roraback, drummer for Grammatrain [https://www.facebook.com/grammatrain] and frontman (and basically one man band) with PJ Bostic [https://www.facebook.com/PJBosticOfficial], 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/ [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" [https://www.equip.org/article/tell-me-who-i-am-o-enneagram/?fbclid=IwAR1lq2SoejWe4DcHpDQJ0pytXFWl37b_chfnLfcrX-xA-n3OjV2VcDQZHic] 2. A Catholic Statement on The Enneagram from The National Catholic Reporter "A Brief Report On The Origins of The Enneagram" [https://www.natcath.org/NCR_Online/documents/ennea2.htm?fbclid=IwAR1nRgiLPLkejYAV4z9nO4rODMghnYIG34lsKFjAc60RFnTgxIqKN4qyKTg] 3. A relatively brief statement and background on The Enneagram from The Gospel Coalition "The FAQs: What Christians Should Know About the Enneagram" [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/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?" [https://youtu.be/rqh4XTDVboc] Additional Links (References, not necessarily endorsements unless stated otherwise): 1. Finding Calcutta: What Mother Theresa Taught Me About Meaningful Work and Service [https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Calcutta-Mother-Meaningful-Service/dp/0830834729/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PUBPBLW5I2RH&keywords=finding+calcutta+mary+poplin&qid=1639021573&sprefix=finding+calcutta%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1] 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 [https://youtu.be/rqh4XTDVboc] (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 [https://www.facebook.com/alisachilders/posts/1404055583298920] 4. John Cooper of Skillet talking about Kevin Max and "Deconstruction" Cooper Stuff: Ep 67 - Thoughts on Kevin Max and Deconstruction [https://youtu.be/iQO4vI1fv_4]