Episode 317- The Stone Sugar Shakedown

A bit ago I stopped by The Stone Sugar Shakedown house and hung out with Nick, Tracy, Tommy & Jesse. We had a lot of fun talking about their new album WORDS, some upcoming shows, stories behind the songs and did a really awesome acoustic jam in the living room. They played 4 live acoustic tunes for the show:

  • Island Breeze
  • Kelly
  • River Song
  • Creator and Creation

On this episode you'll also hear "Words" the title track from their new album. Now available for FREE at StoneSugarShakedown.com, StoneSugarShakdown.bandcamp.com or Spotify.

See them LIVE

Dec 2 at Red Fish Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO with Clusterpluck

Dec 3 at Magnia Italiano in St.Louis, MO with SpaceShip

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Direct download: StoneSugarShakedownRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:59pm CDT

Episode 316- The Kuhlies

A bit ago I went over to Fort Dude to meet & talk with The Kuhlies at band practice. We get into talking about their new record THE SEQUEL NO ONE ASKED FOR, their release party, their love of fish, some history of the group, the band name and more.

Join them December 10th at The Way Out Club for their CD Release Party. Special Guests: The Public, Captain Dee and the Long Johns & Murphy and the Deathrays. $7

On this episode you'll hear "Your Boyfriend vs My Aquarium" & "Sunburn." Full album available at TheKuhlies.Bandcamp.com & physical copies at the Release Party!!

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Direct download: TheKuhliesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:55am CDT

Episode 315- Fur The Birds

The night I stopped in to visit friend of the show Evan Thomas to talk about some of his new projects. He recently started a solo acoustic project called Fur The Birds, but even more recently he's become the newest member of Sky Burnt White.

On this episode we get into talk about both projects, songwriting, and play 2 acoustic tunes "Days Go By" & "Invisible Man"

Be sure to follow Fur The Birds & Sky Burnt White on Facebook for more dates.

See Evan LIVE

11/26 at The Sandbar in Washington, MO Fur The Birds & Sky Burnt White for Andrew VanDyke's birthday party

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Direct download: FurTheBirdsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:12pm CDT

Episode 314- Phillipalooza 11

Over the weekend I stopped by The Scandaleros band practice to talk with Phil Wright, Joe Capan, Carson Mann & special guest Jack Wright. We talk all about Phillipalooza, The Scandaleros, their other band Alligator Wine, how amazing our friends are and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear 3 live songs from The Scandaleros recorded at a live set at 2720 Cherokee. Keep an eye out for a full length album coming soon! Be sure to follow The Scandaleros & Alligator Wine on Facebook for more dates.

See them LIVE

The Scandaleros at Stagger Inn Nov 26

Alligator Wine at Venice Cafe Dec 2

The Scandaleros at Phillipalooza at Old Rock House Dec 3

The Scandaleros at Venice Cafe Dec 9

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Direct download: Phillipalooza11RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:17pm CDT

Episode 313- Cuvi

Last week I took a drive to Granite City, IL to meet up with Cuvi in his studio with his producer Evan Murray. We had a great time talking about some of Cuvi's songs, some past bands he was involved in, his blindness, doing comedy, Tenacious D & more.

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On this episode you'll hear a brand new Rock Paper Podcast exclusive song "It'd Be Neat", a live acoustic version of "Falling Lights" then closing out the show with "The Angry Tango"

Find more Cuvi music on his YouTube channel! Follow him on Facebook & Twitter.

See him LIVE

Nov 26 at Shots in Rolla, MO

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Direct download: CuviRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:12am CDT

Over the weekend I met up with St.Louis Rockers ThePour to get to know them. A few familiar faces in this band, as its essentially a super group. The line up consists of:

Jeff Lee (Vocals)

Brian Smith (Bass)

Addison Bracher (Guitar)

Jack Wiese (Guitar)

Chad LaRoy (Drums)

We talk about their new single "Animal," how this band came together, new album in the works, and much more!

On this episode you'll hear "Animcal" & "The Vow" both are available for purchase on ITunes!

Come see ThePour LIVE

Nov 26 at Cicero's St.Louis with Oneday, Cost of Desire & Struck Down By Sound

Dec 3 at Outland Ballroom Springfield, MO with Devour The Day, TROY & Bridge To Grace

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Direct download: ThePourRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:08am CDT

Episode 311- Violet & The Undercurrents

Last weekend I caught up with Violet & The Undercurrents form Columbia, MO  while they were in St.Louis. This episode was recorded outside of Pop's Blue Moon. We talked about their new Nashville Sessions EP, new music, going out on tour and more!

On this episode you'll hear all 3 songs from their Nashville Sessions EP

"I Got You"

"Chasin' The Sun"

"Heartbreak Reliever"

Available at VioletandtheUndercurrents.com or Bandcamp.com

Catch them on TOUR with David Wax Museum or tell a friend if they live near these cities!

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Direct download: VioletUndercurrentsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:15am CDT

Episode 310- Nothing Set In Stone 2

Nothing Set In Stone returns to the show with some new faces. We talk about the new lineup, new music, new music video on the way, upcoming shows, and everything in between.

Catch them FRIDAY 11/18 at Pop's for the Road To Pointfest with Pirate Signal

On this episode you'll hear "The Darkness" & "No Tomorrow" from their ARISE EP. Now available on NothingSetInStone.Bandcamp.com or physical copies at the shows.

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Direct download: NothingSetInStone2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:10am CDT

Episode 309- The East Side Rhythm Band Horns

A bit ago I caught up with Ryan Torpea, Zac Minor & Derick Tramel of Al Holliday and The East Side Rhythm Band. We hung out at the Gaslight in St.Louis to record to this episode. Thanks to JB & Zagk over there for all of their help!

We had a great time talking about their latest record Natural Remedies, some other projects they are involved in, early days of them playing horns and much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

Al Holliday and The East Side Rhythm Band "The Times"

Animals in Hindsight "Let It Go"

Miss Molly Simms "Real Good Man"

See Al Holliday and the East Side Rhythm Band Dec 9th at Off Broadway paying tribute to Mad Dog & The English Men

See Miss Molly Simms band Nov 20 at Broadway Oyster Bar for Voodoo Mama Fest

Direct download: HollidayHornsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:03am CDT

Episode 308- Bill Reiter 2

Bill Reiter of The Urge & El Monstero makes his return to the Rock Paper Podcast! We talk about the upcoming shows for both bands, being a foodie and some of our favorite restaurants around town, when we fell in love with Pink Floyd and much more.

On this episode you'll hear "Out On The Fringe" & "Chupacabra" from The URGE and "Fearless" from Pink Floyd.

See Bill with The Urge

Nov 18 & 19th at the Pageant

See Bill with El Monstero

Dec 16, 17, 22 (reserved seated show), 23, 29, 30 & 31st

Since recording this episode they announced that El Monstero still will be performing for the KSHE 95 New Year's Eve show Dec 31st at The Pageant! Tickets include open bar for the NYE show.

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Direct download: BillReiter2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:47am CDT

Episode 307- John Calvin Abney

Last Saturday night I stopped by Dead Wax Records in St.Louis, MO to see my friends Beth Bombara & John Calvin Abney perform a quiet intimate acoustic show there. They brought along friend M.Lockwood Porter who was wonderful! Just before the show I was able to catch up with John for about 30 mins to talk about his new record FAR CRIES AND CLOSE CALLS, songwriting, writing his first song, our friend John Moreland and he plays "Way Out" live acoustic!

John also mentions his music video for "Way Out" which is now available! I had a very small part in the making of this, so I was excited to see it. John had asked me to us some video I shot of him and Chris Porter on stage together at Off Broadway a year ago that he used in the video. It turned out beautifully! Love this song!

Pick up John's latest FAR CRIES AND CLOSE CALLS today on JohnCalvinAbney.com or JohnCalvinAbney.bandcamp.com. Available in Vinyl, CD & Digital. While there, go ahead and just buy all of his music. You won't regret it.

Follow John on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. JohnCavlinAbney.com for Tour dates & merch.

Direct download: JohnCalvinAbneyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:55am CDT

Episode 306- Oh Caledonia

The other night I caught up with Oh Caledonia at their band practice. This was my first time meeting anyone in the group, but by the end of this it felt like we were old friends already. We talked about their ALBUM RELEASE party, recording their debut album TAUPE, various musical backgrounds, how wonderful Emily Wallace is, and Jayce shares a fun story of being paid in crawfish and more!

On this episode you'll hear "Don't Fade" & "Georgia Girls" from TAUPE. Now available on ITunes, Soundcloud & Spotify. Grab a physical copy at the ALBUM RELEASE show at FOAM Friday 11/11 with special guest Casey Reeves. You also catch Oh Caledonia at FOAM on Monday 11/14.

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Direct download: OhCaledoniaRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:05am CDT

Episode 305- Langen Neubacher of The Defeated County

Met up with my new friend Langen Neubacher over the weekend to get to know more about her start in music, her band The Defeated County, songwriting, and some upcoming shows.

You can see Langen SOLO this Thursday 11/10 at The Heavy Anchor with Singer Songwriter Matt Woods.

Also do no miss the Music Video release party 12/2 at The Stage at KDHX. The Defeated County will be playing live as well as debuting their video for "Gonna Be Damned" directed by Matt Basler.

On this episode you'll hear the studio version of "Gonna Be Damned" from album BAR TABS & BABY NAMES, available at TheDefeatedCounty.Bandcamp.com. Langen also performed 3 live acoustic songs:

  • Chemicals and Science
  • Lifes a Joke
  • See Me Coming

Be sure to follow The Defeated County on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for more show announcements.

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Direct download: LangenRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:12am CDT

Last week I caught up with Kevin Renick & Mark Arnold of Shakey Deal: A Neil Young Tribute to talk about some of their background that led them to forming a Neil Young tribute, talk about song of the songs, talk about Kevin's connection with the film Up In The Air & their upcoming show!!

See SHAKEY DEAL: A Neil Young Tribute at DELMAR HALL 11/11/16 with special guests Lida Una & Ragged Company. Tickets are $12. DelmarHall.com

They'll be performing an electric and acoustic sets for the evening. On this episode you'll hear a sample of some of the acoustic. Mark & Kevin played 5 songs LIVE

  • Heart of Gold
  • Pocahontas
  • Sail Away
  • Sugar Mountain
  • Hank To Hendrix

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Direct download: ShakeyDealRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:29am CDT

Episode 303- Jon Heisserer

A while back I sat with Jon Heisserer and talked about some of his background, pop music, his previous band Building Rome, songwriting and then new record.

On this episode you'll hear "Lost" & "Mr.H" from his new album 2012-2014 now available everywhere.

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Direct download: JonHeissererRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:06am CDT

Episode 302- Scrub

Hanging out with Scrub for Episode 302. I had a blast meeting and talking with him. We talked about his start into music, Hip Hop, some music videos, new music coming out and more! Throughout the episode you'll heard some beats from ACE HA.

On this episode you'll hear "Anita Ride" & "Ozark Outlaw." Videos for both songs available on YouTube.

See Scrub LIVE

11/19 at Pop's with Strata-G & More

Keep up with Scrub on Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube. New music on the way!!

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Direct download: ScrubRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:05am CDT

Episode 301- Shark Dad 2

Shark Dad RETURNS! The other night I went by Utopia Studios in St.Louis, MO to meet up with Shark Dad. We introduced the new lineup, talk about playing Busch Stadium, upcoming shows, new music, vinyl, and more all while trying to not be caught on fire from the guy spinning fire in the background.

Be sure to grab a copy of their album A BIGGER BOAT now available on WeAreSharkDad.Bandcamp.com. On this episode you'll hear "OK Soda" & "Ke$ha's Haunted Vagina" from the album.

Catch Shark Dad LIVE

11/3 at Venice Cafe with Suzie Cue & Joshewa Boyer $3

12/10 at Heavy Anchor for Dan Kelley Christmas

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Direct download: SharkDad2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:44am CDT

Episode 300- Cavo 2

Boom! Episode 300! Cavo returns to the show to the show to talk about their latest record BRIDGES, tell some stories behind the songs and play 5 live acoustic songs in front of a studio audience at Gaslight.

Everything you hear today was recorded live in the studio at Gaslight. Please be sure to check them out as GaslightSTL.com. They are wonderful people doing some amazing work. Thank you Gaslight!!

On this this episode you'll hear 3 songs from BRIDGES

  • "Nights (Acoustic)"
  • "Stay (Acoustic)"
  • "Just Like We Want It (Acoustic)"

As well as

  • "Champagne (Acoustic" from 2009's BRIGHT NIGHT DARK DAYS
  • "Black Honey (Acoustic)" Thrice Cover

I highly encourage you to go grab a copy of Cavo's BRIDGES today! It's a great album! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. CAVOMUSIC.com

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Direct download: Cavo2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:38am CDT

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