The other night I met up with Dallas Feltman better known as DJ DropJa to discuss his start into music, first concert, creating original music and when to expect new music. This episode was recorded live outside of Starbucks on Delmar Blvd so there's a bit of background noise.

See DropJa LIVE

6/30 at Brewskies in Warrenton, MO

7/11 at Pop's with Jarren Benton and BMMG

8/18-20 at St.Louis World's Fair

Follow him on Facebook for more dates! Check out some of his mixes on his SoundCloud page. Keep an eye out for PLUS PLEASURE EP coming this Fall!

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Direct download: DropJaRPP.mp3
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A bit ago James & Colt invited me to join them on Cerebral Entertainment Podcast to talk about Rock Paper Podcast. On this episode I returned the favor! Get to know the guys behind the mic. We talk about how they started the show, influences, guests, and so much more.

SUBSCRIBE to their show on ITunes, Stitcher or CEPodcast.com

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Marcus Newstead the other night at Fister's practice space. We've become good friends recently through being co-workers but I'd never had a chance to talk to him in depth about his music. I invited him to come hang out and tell me all about his bands, upcoming shows, and even learned he did stand up comedy for a while.

If you'd like to spice up this episodes listening experience, take a drink every time Marcus mentions a band name. 

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On this episode you'll hear Fister's "We All Die Tonight." Grab a copy at Fister.bandcamp.com. Closing out the show you can hear a live recording of Marcus covering Link Wray's "Rumble" on guitar.

See Marcus LIVE

6/28 at The Sinkhole with Grand Inquisitor

6/29 at Fubar with DayBringer

7/26 at The Sinkhole with Fister

7/29 at The Sinkhole with DayBringer and Maness Brothers

Follow Fister, DayBringer, Grand Inquisitor on Facebook for more information & dates.

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Direct download: MarcusNewsteadRPP.mp3
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Slow Down Scarlett RETURN to Rock Paper Podcast one year to the date! We dive right into their brand new album, upcoming shows including Album Release Party, stories behind the songs & Courtney moving to Germany. So along with it being a release party, these shows double as a going away party. Come out and give Courtney a hug!

See Slow Down Scarlett LIVE

6/24 at Foam with Whiskey Autumn & Party Dress

6/25 at Cornerstone Fireworks in Bethalto, IL

6/29 at Peel Brewing Company in O'Fallon, IL ALBUM RELEASE PARTY with Mayor Maynot. $10 wristbands gets you in the door, free Peel Beer & a digital download of the new album

On this episode you'll hear 3 new songs from their sophomore release THE BEST OF THE REST

  • She Gone
  • Alonely
  • Moonshine Love

Follow along with Slow Down Scarlett on Facebook & Instagram.

 

Direct download: SlowDownScarlett2RPP.mp3
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A little while back I stopped by Honky Tonkers The Fighting Side's band practice to talk to them about their debut album, recording at Gaslight, recording a music video & more. We also talk about Pointer's Pizza, seafood linguine & garlic bread!

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Here is there debut single "Anyway, Goodbye" and official music video from Brandon Sloan of Dancing Shoes Production:

Pick up their album SOGGY AFTERNOON, 10 songs, on July 1st digitally everywhere. The official release party is July 2nd at The Bootleg in St.Louis, MO. Recorded by Zagk Gibbons of Gaslight.

We talk about River City Opry but unfortunately we weren't able to get this episode released before the first date. This will be an monthly showcase. Keep an eye out for July's date and lineup! Follow along on Facebook!

See The Fighting Side LIVE

June 21 at The Sinkhole with Husky Brunette & Joshua Powell 8pm

July 2 at The Bootleg Official Release Party

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Direct download: TheFightingSideRPP.mp3
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The other night I stopped by to talk to the guys of Family Medicine about their band, how they formed, the name, stories behind some of the songs, recording, created a new drinking game to go with this podcast and their upcoming release party.

See Family Medicine LIVE

6/19 at The Sinkhole with Florence and Normandie, Mariner & Glass Girl

For more dates follow Family Medicine on Facebook!

Keep an eye for details on the album release party coming July. Til then head over to FamilyMedicine.Bandcamp.com and pre-order the album digitally or on vinyl.

On this episode you'll hear 2 songs from THE TRUTH IS, I'VE LOST TOUCH WITH ALL THOSE CARE ABOUT ME

  • Galapagos
  • Wayne Winslow

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Direct download: FamilyMedicineRPP.mp3
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Comedian Jon Venegoni returns to the show for his 3rd appearance! We talk some comedy, some music, hosting the birthday show, cereals and everything else.

See Jon LIVE

July 1st at The Firebird for the 3rd Annual Rock Paper Podcast birthday show with Hounds, Forgetting January, The Royal Furs & Bald Eagle Mountain

July 26th at Heavy Anchor for Fatal Bus Accident

August 11th at Off Broadway with The Educated Guess

Follow Jon on Facebook for more dates. Follow The Educated Guess online and pick up their latest album at TheEducatedGuess.bandcamp.com

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Direct download: JonVenegoni3RPP.mp3
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The other day I caught up with the man behind the camera Freddy D'Angelo to talk about his videos, his photography, his music, big party he's putting on, play some live acoustic and so much more!

See Freddy LIVE

6/29 at Old Rock House with Inner Outlines (Acoustic Set) & Fly Method. This is also a memorial for Freddy's father Fred Dickerson Sr. $10 Tickets available at MetroTix.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Moment
  • Pictures
  • World So Cold

Find more information at Freddy D'Angelo Studios on Facebook

 

Direct download: FreddyDRPP.mp3
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The other day I caught up with friend of the show Matt F Basler to talk about his recent show Smooth: A Tribute to Rob Thomas & Santana, his podcast, new music and his upcoming shows.

Follow Matt F Basler on Facebook for all of his show dates & podcast updates. https://mattfbasler.podbean.com/

See Matt LIVE:

June 17 at Main & Mill Brewing Company performing Neil Young songs

July 8 at The Sinkhole with Morgan Nusbaum of Bruiser Queen & Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship. This show Matt will be eating progressively hotter hot wings from Bryd & Barrel in between each song.

You can also see Matt playing bass with My Posse In Effect. Follow them online for more dates coming soon.

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Direct download: MattFBaslerRPP.mp3
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My friend Ken Calcaterra returns to the show! We spoke a while back about a prroject "It's a Hard Rock Life" with some of the guys of Divine Sorrow. Now Ken has his own podcast Conversations With Calcaterra (Click SUBSCRIBE!!) and doing great things. I invited him on the show to talk about his start of the podcast, some of the incredible guests he's had on and we also get into his film work.

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This episode is part 1 of 2, to finish the show tune into my episode of Conversations with Caclaterra!

Find everything at KenCalcaterra.com

Follow Conversations with Calcaterra on Facebook!

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Direct download: KenCalcaterraRPP.mp3
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The other night I stopped in at Blue Lotus recording studio in St.Louis, MO to talk with Everett Dean & Paul Niehaus about the new record they worked on together TEN FOOT POLE EP. 5 original songs co-written by Everett & Paul along with Kevin O'Connor.

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On this episode you'll hear 2 new songs from the EP

  • Ten Foot Pole
  • A Dream That Can Be True

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Pick up your copy of the TEN FOOT POLE EP at 1860s Saloon  on June 16th for the Release Party. Everett Dean and The Lonesome Hearts play 9-1. You can also catch Everett there every Thursday evening!

We also talk about a TV show Everett is working on, you can come out to be a part of the live taping at Casa Loma Ballroom on June 25th.

Find more details & dates at EverettDean.com Follow him on Facebook & Instagram!

Check out BlueLotusRecordings.com Be sure to follow them on Facebook!

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Thanks to Gaslight for their support sponsoring the show. Come check it out! Reach out and see about getting your band in the studio to record or set up a Gaslight Sessions.

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Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

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Direct download: EverettDeanRPP.mp3
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The other day I caught up with St.Louis Rock band Numbered to talk about their new album TWO PIECES, how the group formed, their release party, stories behind some of these songs & more!

See them LIVE for the TWO PIECES RELEASE PARTY at The Firebird on June 16th with special guests Flood Plane Grifters! Show 7pm. $10. New shirts & CDs will be available!

On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at 4 new songs!

  • Illusion
  • These Bones
  • Really You
  • Traces

Be sure to LIKE their Facebook Page for more dates coming soon! Everything at NumberedMusic.com

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Direct download: NumberedRPP.mp3
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Last week I stopped by to visit with Phillip Patterson & Laka Huyette about how they met and started performing together, songs, traveling to Iceland and jam some live acoustic covers.

See Phil with The Bedlam Brothers

June 10 at Angry Beaver

Find more of their dates on Facebook!

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Direct download: PhilLakaRPP.mp3
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Yesterday I stopped by "The Dudezone" to talk with The Scandaleros about some of their upcoming shows including the Watkins Glen Summer Jam tribute show on Saturday June 10th at Broadway Oyster Bar. We talked about the significance of that particular show and how important The Band, The Grateful Dead & The Allman Brothers were to American music and especially these 4 guys.

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Also coming up you can see these guys

6/6 at Pop's Blue Moon for Terrapin Tuesdays with Alligator Wine

6/7 at The Monocle 6-9 Phil & Carson Duo

6/8 at Al's 520 Club as Alligator Wine with special guest Sean Canan & Philip Manaois

6/10 at Broadway Oyster Bar for Watkins Glen tribute (Music of The Band, The Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers as well as a set of originals from The Scandaleros with special guests Pat McLellan (of The Schwag) & Funky Butt Brass Band horns.

Follow them on Facebook for more details. Keep an eye out for the new album coming soon!!

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Thanks to Gaslight for their support sponsoring the show. Come check it out! Reach out and see about getting your band in the studio to record or set up a Gaslight Sessions.

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Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

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Direct download: TheScandaleros2RPP.mp3
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Thanks to Gaslight for their support sponsoring the show. Come check it out! Reach out and see about getting your band in the studio to record or set up a Gaslight Sessions.

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Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

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Direct download: JeremyEssig2RPP.mp3
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