Last weekend I stopped by band practice to hang out with Carson, Joe, Sean & Phil of The Scandaleros. We get in to talking about their new album A CONFLUENCE ON SOUTH BROADWAY, recording at Phat Buddha, some of the specials guests on the album, the release party, sandwiches, and other upcoming shows.

Photo by Nichole Olea/Solea Photography. The Scandaleros are (Left to Right): Bill (Drums), Joe (Bass/Vocals), Phil (Harmonica/Vocals), Carson (Guitar/Vocals), & Sean (Percussion)

See them LIVE

3/3 at Stagger Inn 

3/4 at Broadway Oyster Bar ALBUM RELEASE PARTY with Bottoms Up Blues Gang

3/10 at Venice Cafe

4/20 at Imperial Club performing their Watkins Glen tribute (Grateful Dead/The Band/Allman Brothers)

4/24 at Schlafly for Stout & Oyster Festival with Funky Butt Brass Band, Big Mike Aguirre & more

Find more dates on The Scandaleros Facebook page!

On this episode you'll hear some clips from the album:

  • Freeway
  • City Girls
  • When I Reap
  • It's Alright

Be sure to pick up a physical copy!

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Direct download: Scandaleros3RPP.mp3
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Thursday night I stopped by to see some old friends of the show The RAPcast or Random Ass Podcast. We get into all kinds of randomness for music, pop culture, and crazy stories. They have a breaking new announcement to make! Tune into to find out! 

Be sure to click SUBSCRIBE on The RAP wherever you get Podcasting. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. TheRAPcast.com 

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Direct download: RapcastRPP.mp3
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I had the day off on Monday so I packed up the mic and met with Wes Hoffman at Union Barbershop in St.Louis, MO to record this episode. We get into talking about Wes' new album POSITIVE PUNK coming out, share some new music, play some live acoustic, and we also talk about his adventures in podcasting. 

See Wes LIVE

3/22 Urban Chestnut Brewing presents Wes Hoffman at Pat Connolly Tavern with Right Quick. Art Tracy Hutton. $5 doors at 630 Music at 730. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Keep Your Focus
  • Follow Your Heart
  • Let This Go (Acoustic)

Check out Wes Hoffman with Friends podcast and Strangehouse podcast on ITunes or Podomatic.

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Direct download: WesHoffmanRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:58am CDT

This weekend I caught up with rockers Thames to discuss their THE FEAR EP, how the group formed, stories behind EP, working with Dan Ficocelli, upcoming shows and more!

On this episode you'll hear 3 songs from THE FEAR

  • The Fear Of Losing The Ones You Love
  • Alta Delta
  • Ecology

Find more Thames on ITunes, Bandcamp or Spotify!

See them LIVE

Feb 21 at Off Broadway with Vista Kicks

Mar 4 at The Firebird

April 18 at The Monocle

Follow Thames on Facebook & Instagram for more dates.

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Direct download: ThamesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:46pm CDT

Discrepancies RETURN! Earlier this week I caught up with InVogue Records recording artists Discrepancies about their recent SOLD OUT show at Pop's with Brookroyal, their recent record deal signing, re-releasing their album THE AWAKENING on vinyl, music videos, Sour Patch Kids & so much more.

Head over to DiscrepanciesMusic.com to pre-order THE AWAKENING on vinyl, CD or digital download, T-shirts, Posters & more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Awakening
  • Rock The Show
  • Digitus Medius

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Direct download: Discreapancies4RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:39am CDT

Over the weekend I was able to catch up with some of the guys of Shitstorm at The Sinkhole. We get into talking about their latest TOMB, touring, upcoming shows & so much more!

On this episode you'll hear 3 new songs from TOMB. 

  • Get Out Of This Town
  • Hearse Driver
  • Tomb

TOMB & all other Shitstorm music can be found at ShitstormSTL.bandcamp.com, ITunes or Spotify. Also available on cassette tapes at shows!

3/12 at The Sinkhole with Slump

3/26 at Foam with Dark Webb

4/14 at The Sinkhole with The Disappeared, Breakmouth Annie & Better Days

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Direct download: ShitstormRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:56am CDT

This week I stopped by band practice to hang out with the guys of Welcome Home! I originally took notice to these guys when they played Delmar Hall with Fivefold. I had a great time getting to know a little more about them and life on the road, how the group formed, Led Zeppelin, upcoming shows & new music. 

Welcome Home is (left to right): Austin (guitar), Brandon (drums), Aaron (guitar) & Nick (Vocals)

See them LIVE:

2/16 at The Firebird with Free Parking, Intervention, Weekend Classic & Secondary $10 7p

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Feel You There
  • Freaking Out

Follow Welcome Home on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. Purchase some music on ITunes or stream on Spotify!

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

A bit ago I went up to Columbia, MO and caught up with The Many Colored at band practice. We get into how the band formed, some of their history as a group, their latest album DUCHESS, answer questions from the fans and some upcoming shows!

See them LIVE

3/17 at Pop's St.Louis, MO with Sky Burnt White, OATM, Inner Outlines & Robby Kallery

3/23 at The Blue Note Columbia, MO for Seattle Royale with The Hipnecks as Alice in Chains, Decadent Nation as Pearl Jam, Madora/ Down Side-Up as Nirvana & The Many Colored Death as Soundgarden

On this episode you'll hear:

  • This Curse
  • Satellite 
  • Prey For Me

Pick up some The Many Colored Death music at shows or ITunes & Spotify.

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Direct download: MCDRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:02am CDT

I took a drive to Columbia, MO on Super Bowl Sunday in the snow to hang out with The Kay Brothers. The night before they played to a sold out crowd at Rose Music Hall for their release party. We get into talking about how wild that night was, their debut album, music video, more dates, stories behind the songs and preview a few songs from the album!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Find Your Love
  • Cluck Old Hen
  • Mountain Song

See them LIVE

2/10 at Focal Point in St.Louis, MO

2/16 at Westport Saloon in Kansas City, MO

Follow the Kay Brothers on Facebook & Instagram! 

 

 

Direct download: KayBrothersRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:42am CDT

Gavin M. returns to discuss his new WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME? EP, the release party, some stories around the songs and play some live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • I Hope I Never Lose This (Live Acoustic)
  • Oh Darlin (Beatles cover, Live Acoustic)
  • Where Do You Call Home? (Album)

See Gavin M LIVE at The Monocle on 2/16 for this EP Release Party with special guest Emily Cavanagh. Tickets are $15 and include a copy of the EP. www.eventbrite.com

You can pick up a new Gavin M shirt to wear to the show at ByJack.com

Follow Gavin M on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Direct download: GavinM3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:03am CDT

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