The Concert Attender Podcast
The Concert Attender
5.0from 9 ratings
- 13
- Episodes
- 9
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2026
- First episode
About The Concert Attender Podcast
The Concert Attender Podcast features relaxed conversations with the voices, musicians, and personalities who make Southern Gospel music special. Hosted by Riley Wheeler, creator of The Concert Attender, each episode explores the stories behind the music, the ministry, and the road. From longtime veterans to newer voices, these conversations highlight the people and experiences that have shaped the songs so many have come to love. The goal is simple: real conversations that celebrate the legacy of Southern Gospel music and encourage those who listen.
- Publisher
- The Concert Attender
- Category
- music
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 9 Mar 2026
- Latest episode
- 3 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
13 episodes in the feed.
3 Sept 2026
011 — Mitch Galyon | Led by the Lord
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Mitch Galyon of Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road for a conversation about God’s leadership through every chapter of his life and ministry. Mitch shares memories of growing up in Sweetwater, Tennessee, the influence of his parents, discovering the Primitive Quartet as a young man, learning to play guitar and upright bass, and the path that eventually led him to Journey Home before joining Primitive Road. The conversation also touches on Mitch’s salvation testimony, the loss of his first wife, God’s faithfulness in bringing Carrie into his life, the formation of Journey Home, life on the road with Primitive Road, his call to preach, and balancing the responsibilities of pastoring a church while traveling in gospel music. More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that the Lord faithfully directs the lives of those who trust Him. Through seasons of joy, loss, uncertainty, and ministry, Mitch’s story is one of following God’s leadership one step at a time. Learn more about Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road: https://primitiveroadmusic.com/ (https://primitiveroadmusic.com/) https://www.facebook.com/JeffTolbertPrimitiveRoad/ (https://www.facebook.com/JeffTolbertPrimitiveRoad/) https://www.instagram.com/jefftolbert_primitiveroad (https://www.instagram.com/jefftolbert_primitiveroad) Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender (https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender) Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender (https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender) Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender (https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender)
20 Aug 2026
010 — Jeff Whisnant | Thank God for Grace
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Jeff Whisnant of The Whisnants for a conversation about over five decades of family ministry, God’s faithfulness, and the journey that has made The Whisnants one of Southern Gospel music’s most beloved groups. Jeff shares memories of growing up on the road with his parents, the beginnings of The John Whisnant Family, meeting his wife Susan through another gospel group, and the transition that led to The Whisnants becoming the ministry so many know today. Along the way, he reflects on raising a family in gospel music, the songs that have impacted listeners through the years, and the blessing of serving the Lord together. The conversation also touches on Jeff’s personal salvation testimony, the importance of family, memorable moments from decades on the road, and what he hopes his legacy will be for the next generation. More than anything, this conversation is a testimony to God’s sustaining grace. Through every season of life and ministry, Jeff continually points the glory back to the One who has faithfully led every step. Learn more about The Whisnants: https://www.whisnants.com (https://www.whisnants.com/) https://www.facebook.com/TheWhisnants (https://www.facebook.com/TheWhisnants) https://www.instagram.com/thewhisnants/ (https://www.instagram.com/thewhisnants/) Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender (https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender) Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender (https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender) Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender (https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender)
6 Aug 2026
009 — Stephen Adair | Loving the Music
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Stephen Adair, tenor for the Mark Trammell Quartet, for a conversation about the lifelong love of quartet music that has shaped his journey in Southern Gospel. Stephen reflects on discovering quartet music through his grandmother, attending the National Quartet Convention as a young fan, singing with the Dixie Echoes, and eventually joining the Mark Trammell Quartet. Along the way, he shares how God's faithfulness and the encouragement of others helped guide each step of his ministry. The conversation also touches on Stephen's passion for collecting and preserving Southern Gospel history, his love for classic quartet harmony, meeting his wife Dawnita, and the group's upcoming recording. More than anything, this conversation reminds us that a genuine love for the music—and the message behind it—can leave an impact that reaches far beyond the stage. Learn more about the Mark Trammell Quartet: https://marktrammellministries.com/ https://www.facebook.com/marktrammellministries https://www.instagram.com/marktrammellquartet/ Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender (https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender) Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender (https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender) Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender (https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender)
9 Jul 2026
008 — Archie Watkins | Never Failing God
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with gospel music legend Archie Watkins while at Singing in the Smokies for a conversation about one of Southern Gospel music’s most enduring ministries. Archie reflects on growing up in Bryson City, the formation of The Inspirations, the influence of Martin Cook, and the ministry that God has built over the past six decades. Along the way, he shares stories from the early years, memories of Singing in the Smokies, and why he believes the Lord has continued to bless The Inspirations through every generation. The conversation also touches on his health journey, the current Inspirations lineup, and the legacy he hopes people remember long after he’s gone. More than anything, this conversation serves as a testimony that through every season of life and ministry, God has never failed. Learn more about The Inspirations: https://www.theinspirationsquartet.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theinspirations/ Fan Page – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1NWihzCNXV/ Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
25 Jun 2026
007 — Wesley Morrison | A Life of Ministry
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Wesley Morrison of The Morrison Sisters for a heartfelt conversation about faith, family, and a lifetime of ministry. Wesley shares about growing up in a preacher’s home, his salvation testimony, surrendering to preach, and the early influences that helped shape both his ministry and his love for gospel music. Along the way, he reflects on the impact of Evangelist Sammy Allen, the Latter Rain Trio years, and the beginnings of The Morrison Sisters. The conversation also touches on meeting his wife Carrie, raising daughters in ministry, songwriting, family life on the road, and watching each of the girls grow into the gifts God has given them. More than anything, this conversation serves as a reminder that God remains faithful through every season of life. Through changing seasons in ministry, family, and life itself, the Lord has continued to guide each step and provide opportunities to share the gospel through song. Learn more about The Morrison Sisters: https://www.morrisonsisters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheMorrisonSisters Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
11 Jun 2026
006 — Roland Kesterson | Where He Leads
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Roland Kesterson of The Inspirations aboard the Inspirations’ bus before a night of gospel music. Roland shares about growing up around gospel music, his salvation testimony, surrendering to preach, and the influence of his family through the years. Along the way, he reflects on the Set Apart years, joining The Inspirations, and navigating seasons of transition within one of Southern Gospel music’s most beloved groups. The conversation also touches on meeting his wife Nikki, memories of his father, stories from life on the road, and the relationships that have helped shape both his ministry and his life. More than anything, this conversation serves as a reminder that while we may not always understand where the road ahead will lead, the Lord remains faithful to direct our steps. Roland’s journey stands as a testimony to following God’s leading wherever He calls. Learn more about The Inspirations: https://www.theinspirationsquartet.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theinspirations/ Fan Page – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1NWihzCNXV/ Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
28 May 2026
005 — Helen Rogers | A Living Legacy
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Helen Rogers of The Rogers Family for a special mini conversation centered around faith, family, and a lifetime spent serving the Lord through gospel music. Helen reflects on growing up in church, marrying Ray Rogers, and the early days of singing together as a family. Along the way, she shares memories of gospel music through the years, the influence of groups like The Chuck Wagon Gang, and why the old songs and old-time faith still mean so much to her today. The conversation also touches on family, traveling, favorite songs, funny moments on the road, and a moving testimony about seeing prayer answered within her own family. More than anything, this episode captures the heart and convictions of a woman who has spent her life pointing others toward Christ. Though shorter than most episodes, this conversation quickly became one of my personal favorites — and I have a feeling it won’t be our last. Learn more about The Rogers Family: https://www.rogersfamilymusic.com https://www.facebook.com/rogersfamilysoutherngospel Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
14 May 2026
004 — Will Lane | Simply Faithful
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Will Lane of the Mark Trammell Quartet before a night of gospel music in Rome, Georgia. Will shares about growing up in church, discovering his love for gospel music, and the moment the Lord called him into this ministry at a young age. Along the way, he reflects on his journey through groups such as the Anchormen, the LeFevre Quartet, and now the Mark Trammell Quartet. The conversation also touches on quartet influences, family life, traveling overseas with gospel music, and even how working at a funeral home has become another opportunity to minister to people during difficult seasons of life. Most of all, Will talks about the difference between simply having a job and being called to serve through gospel music. If you enjoy Southern Gospel music, quartet history, and the stories behind the songs, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Learn more about the Mark Trammell Quartet https://marktrammellministries.com Follow The Concert Attender YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
30 Apr 2026
003 — Jeff Tolbert | Still Walking the Road
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Jeff Tolbert of Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road before a night of gospel music in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Jeff shares stories from a lifetime in gospel music — growing up in Mount Airy, North Carolina, traveling with the Easter Brothers as a teenager, and spending 27 years with the Primitive Quartet. Along the way, Jeff reflects on his time with The Isaacs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, and even a season traveling with Ricky Skaggs before the Lord opened the door for the next chapter of his ministry. Jeff also shares his salvation testimony, the legacy of the Primitive Quartet, and the heart behind Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road as they continue carrying these songs and this ministry forward. If you enjoy Southern Gospel music, acoustic gospel, and the stories behind the songs, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Learn more about Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road: https://primitiveroadmusic.com https://facebook.com/JeffTolbertPrimitiveRoad Follow The Concert Attender: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
16 Apr 2026
002 — Josh Feemster | Takin’ A Double Take
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Josh Feemster of Gold City before a night of gospel music to talk about his journey through Southern Gospel music and the path that led him to one of the genre’s most beloved quartets. Josh shares stories from growing up in North Alabama surrounded by gospel music, learning to play drums as a child, and eventually discovering his calling as a singer. He also talks about the influence of shape note singing and the Alabama School of Gospel Music, a tradition that helped shape his ear for harmony and love for quartet music. Along the way, Josh reflects on his years traveling with Gary Jones and Mercy’s Mark, his time singing tenor with Legacy Five, and the vocal training that expanded his range and shaped his approach to singing. Josh also shares about the moment in 2015 when he fully surrendered his life to Christ, and how the Lord eventually opened the door for him to join Gold City, bringing his journey full circle with one of the most influential groups in Southern Gospel music. The conversation also touches on Double Take: The Podcast, the stories behind Gold City’s music, and what lies ahead for the group as they continue carrying forward the legacy of quartet music. If you enjoy Southern Gospel music, quartet history, and the stories behind the songs, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Learn more about Gold City https://goldcityministries.com https://youtube.com/@GoldCityQuartet Follow The Concert Attender YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
2 Apr 2026
001 - Jon Epley | A New Beginning
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Jon Epley of Legacy Five to talk about his journey through Southern Gospel music and the path that has taken him through some of the most respected groups in the genre. Jon shares about growing up singing with his family in evangelistic work and the early experiences that shaped his love for gospel music. From there, he reflects on opportunities that led him to groups such as The Inspirations, The Ball Brothers, The LeFevre Quartet, and Greater Vision. Along the way, Jon talks about transitioning between vocal parts, adapting to different styles of music, and the relationships that have influenced him throughout his time on the road. He also shares insight into songwriting and the heart behind songs that have ministered to many people. The conversation also touches on seasons of change, the importance of following the Lord’s leading, and how those experiences ultimately led him to Legacy Five — marking a new chapter in both his life and ministry. This was a conversation that meant a lot to me, and I hope it’s a blessing to you. Learn more about Legacy Five https://legacyfive.com https://facebook.com/legacyfive https://instagram.com/legacyfive Follow Jon Epley https://facebook.com/jonepley Follow The Concert Attender https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
13 Mar 2026
000 – Jack Jordan | Joining the LeFevre Quartet
In this episode of The Concert Attender Podcast, Riley Wheeler sits down with Jack Jordan, the newest member of the LeFevre Quartet, on the day his joining the group was officially announced. Jack shares how a conversation at the National Quartet Convention with Mike LeFevre opened the door for him to travel with the legendary quartet, and how that opportunity quickly turned into the next chapter of his ministry. Along the way, Jack reflects on his early years growing up in church, learning piano and singing at just five years old, and the many influences that shaped his love for gospel music — including artists like The Statesmen, The Blackwood Brothers, and The Imperials. Jack also talks about his time learning at singing schools like the Alabama School of Gospel Music, studying under pianists such as Tracy Phillips and Jack Clark, and his first experience traveling in gospel music with the Troy Burns Family. The conversation also touches on life on the road with the LeFevre Quartet, funny travel stories, bass singing influences, and what it means to represent the next generation of Southern Gospel music at just nineteen years old. If you enjoy Southern Gospel music, the stories behind the artists, and conversations about faith and ministry on the road, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Follow Jack Jordan & The LeFevre Quartet Website – https://thelefevrequartet.com Facebook – https://facebook.com/thelefevreqt Instagram – https://instagram.com/lefevrequartet Jack Jordan Instagram – https://instagram.com/jack.sgmusic Follow The Concert Attender YouTube – https://youtube.com/@TheConcertAttender Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheConcertAttender Instagram – https://instagram.com/TheConcertAttender
9 Mar 2026
Official Trailer — The Concert Attender Podcast
Welcome to The Concert Attender Podcast. In this trailer, Riley introduces the podcast and shares what listeners can expect from upcoming conversations with some of gospel music’s most recognizable voices. Through candid and authentic discussions, artists share their stories, testimonies, life on the road, and the moments that shaped their journey in gospel music. The Concert Attender Podcast launches April 2 with new episodes every Thursday. Follow along and stay tuned for the first conversations. Follow The Concert Attender YouTube — https://youtube.com/@theconcertattender Facebook — https://facebook.com/theconcertattender Instagram — https://instagram.com/theconcertattender
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