The Maness Brothers return! I caught up with David & Jake the other night. It'd been way too long since we've got to sit and chat for a while. We discussed their some of the process, stories behind the songs & working with Carl Nappa for their latest singles "Hill House Sessions". We also talk about their yearly festival The Whiskey War Festival coming to an end as they celebrate their 10th Year! 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Tammie Jean
• Working Man
• Please Tell Me I'm Wrong

Find more of their music at TheManessBrothers.bandcamp.com or wherever you get digital music!

See them LIVE

July 23rd at Off Broadway celebrating 8 Year & 1000 Episodes of Rock Paper Podcast with Old Capital Square Dance Club, Samantha Clemons, Ben Diesel & Egan's Rats

Aug 20 at Whiskey War Festival BBQ with Honky Tonk Airlines

Sept 24 at South Broadway Athletic Club for 10th & Final Whiskey War Festival with Left Lane Cruiser (Ft. Wayne, IN) Freight Train Rabbit Killer (KC, MO) Astral Hand (MKE, WI), The Maness Brothers, Bassamp & Dano, Tristano, Glory & Perfection, Old Capital, Brother Francis & The Soultones, Old Souls Revival, The Screechin Halts, Jay Coast, The Fighting Side, Nite Sprites, Prunes, The Legendary Tiger Rider, Humans & Strangers, and Backwash

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck’s lightweight beard grooming formulas won’t bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/22 James Bertels 7/23 Steve Kyle 7/24 Denver Wade Trent

A bit ago I sat down with my dude Dub Flow! He returns solo this time around. We've done episodes in the past with his group Egan's Rats but it was time to dive a little deeper into some of his solo music. We had a lot of fun with this one and it went all over the place. We talked about Stranger Things, Ninja Turtles, making costumes, new music from Egan's Rats & Dub Flow and we even give you a little sneak peek at some unreleased stuff.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Dub Flow "Snakes & Sparkler"
• Egan's Rats "Man On A Mission"
• Squires "Balance" ft Dub Flow
• Dub Flow "Running Up That Hill Freeverse" Live 

See Dub Flow LIVE

July 23rd at Off Broadway for The Big Show! Celebrating 8 Years & 1000 Episodes of Rock Paper Podcast with special guests Egan's Rats, Ben Diesel, Samantha Clemons, Old Capital Square Dance Club & The Maness Brothers. Tickets at OffBroadwaySTL.com

Aug 25th at Red Flag for Dropout Kings with Egan's Rats

Find more info by following along with Egan's Rats & Dub Flow on Facebook & Instagram.

Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck’s lightweight beard grooming formulas won’t bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/22 James Bertels 7/23 Steve Kyle 7/24 Denver Wade Trent

On today's episode I caught up with 4 piece alternative rockers Daytime Television! I had a great time meeting the group and discussing their debut album DARK SKY PARK. We discuss some stories behind the album like recording it, stories behind some of the songs and even play 2 live acoustic! 

You'll hear:

• Obsurca
• Ruiner (Live Acoustic)
• Sixteen (Live Acoustic)
• Cherry Blue

Find DARK SKY PARK wherever you get your music or bandcamp.com

See them LIVE

7/15 Friday at The Conservatory in Alton, IL with Rosemary

8/6 Saturday at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO with Stoker & Sweetheart

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck’s lightweight beard grooming formulas won’t bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/15 Denver Wade Trent 7/16 The Breakdowwns 7/18 Jeff Walchshauser

Rich Houke of 1st Things First joins me on the show today! I had a lot of fun getting to meet Rich and learn some of his story from starting out in bands during high school to taking the stage the last year solo performing some of your favorite covers. We swap a bunch of our favorite Rock N Roll stories and enjoy a few beverages from Friendship Brewing Company while recording this one. We also give you a preview of what to expect as Rich performs 3 songs live acoustic! 

On this episode you'll hear: 

• Free Fallin (Tom Petty cover)
• She Talks To Angels (Black Crowes cover)
• World I Know (Collective Soul cover)

See 1st Things First LIVE

7/8 Crossroads Brewing in O'Fallon, MO 7-10

7/9 Oak & Front Washington, MO 2-5

7/10 The Quarry Wine Garden in New Melle, MO 1-4

7/14 Two Shamrocks in O'Fallon, MO 7-10

7/22 Barrels in O'Fallon, MO 7-10

7/23 Iron Turbine in Wright City, MO 6-9

7/27 Edgewild in Chesterfield, MO 5-7

7/29 Chillax in Wentzville, MO 7-9

Find more by following along on Facebook!

Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck’s lightweight beard grooming formulas won’t bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered http://www.RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! http://www.FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/8 Steve Kyle 7/9 Jeff Walchshauser 7/10 Matt Walterscheid

The other day I caught up with Author & Founder of The Gentle Barn Ellie Laks via Zoom. I had good time learning a little more of her story, and some of the history of The Gentle Barn. They have 3 locations in St.Louis, Nashville & Los Angeles. They gained some national attention in St.Louis when they rescued 6 cows that escaped a truck heading to slaughter. They raised the funds to buy their and gave the cows a home at The Gentle Barn. You can learn all about "The St.Louis 6" and meet on Sunday's when they are open to the public.

Visit http:"///www.TheGentleBarn.org today for more info and pick up a copy of Ellie's book MY GENTLE BARN. Follow along with The Gentle Barn on Facebook & Instagram!

Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck’s lightweight beard grooming formulas won’t bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered http://www.RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! http://www.FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/8 Steve Kyle 7/9 Jeff Walchshauser 7/10 Matt Walterscheid

The other day I sat down with Kansas City based singer songwriter Nicole Springer via Zoom. We had a nice chat about her brand new Chase The Light EP and some of the stories behind a few of the songs. We talked a bit about her journey to get here today, mental health, opening for Melissa Etheridge & much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

• -Break Up Museum
• -Good Time
• -Chase The Light

Find CHASE THE LIGHT EP streaming on your favorite platform, better yet go buy a copy and support this project at NicoleSpringerSings.com

Follow along with her on Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe to her YouTube channel and keep an eye out for her new videos coming soon!

Catch Nicole Springer playing all over the Kansas City area! She will be in St.Louis at Bar K on August 13 & 14.

Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com

Last weekend I caught up with the guys of Danger Party. It was a lot of fun connecting with some old friends. I've known these guys through their work in original bands over the years but now they've joined together to form this cover band, playing some of our favorites from the early 2000's pop punk. 

We talk a bit about how the group started, some of their favorites on the setlist & play 3 live acoustic! We also talk about they've been watching, upcoming gigs & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• "Ocean Avenue" Yellowcard cover (live acoustic)
• "The Anthem" Good Charlotte cover (live acoustic)
• "Sugar, We're Goin Down" Fall Out Boy cover (live acoustic)

Follow along with them @DangerPartyBand on Facebook & Instagram!

See them LIVE

June 25 Ballpark Village after Cardinals vs Cubs game

June 29 Emo Night Live at Tin Roof

July 27 Emo Night Live at Tin Roof

Aug 20 at Westport Social

Aug 31 Emo Night Live at Tin Roof

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Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 6/17 Denver Wade Trent 6/18 1st Things First 6/19 Matt Walterscheid 

The other day I caught up with Nashville rockers Lydia's Castle via Zoom. I had a good time getting to know a bit more about them. We dive into some stories around writing & recording their debut EP. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Phoenix 
• Falling Into Place
• Search For You

Pre-order their EP today at LydiasCastle.com

See them LIVE

6/11 at The Warehouse in Clarksville, TN with Discrepancies

6/18 at Diamond Music Hall in St.Peters, MO with Inimical Drive, Divide The Empire, The Wild & Free and DJ Patrico. Hosted by Lern! Tickets at EventBrite.com

7/23 at The Warehouse in Clarksville, TN with Spider Rockets

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram! 

It’s officially beard season! There’s no better way to grow it out than with Roughneck Beard Company’s full line of beard grooming products. Beat the itch, soften, and set the stage for faster and fuller growth. Try their brand new Comeback Kid beard oil blended with lemon, peppermint, black pepper, rosemary & ylang ylang. You can do all that while saving 15 percent with my code RPP15. Stop by the shop in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. June 4th in their 8th Anniversary Celebration! Grab some deals and maybe get dad some beard oils for Father's day!

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com 

Last weekend I finally caught up with Erik Ferguson for a fun chat. I've been a big fan of his work playing bass with One Way Traffic for a few years but this was our first time to sit & talk. Erik shares some stories of his early days of getting into music to joining One Way Traffic. We talk about a bit about their upcoming summer tour plans! We also talk about a new project he recently help start called LOGE and his work in Echo Base Quartet. 

You can catch One Way Traffic LIVE:

5/27 at Broadway Oyster Bar in St.Louis, MO with Brother Francis & The Soultones

6/3-5 at Back Alley Grass Festival in Waterloo, IL 

6/17-19 at Survivor's Ball in Lonedell, MO 

8/25 at Joe's Cafe in St.Louis, MO

OneWayTrafficMusic.com or Facebook & Instagram. Find more One Way Traffic wherever you get your digital music!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Echo Base Quartet "Torlet"
• One Way Traffic "Restless Traveler"

Joe Burrow returns! The other day my buddy Joe Burrow stopped by to catch up. We get into talking all things Divide The Empire including brand new music, video and a big ol show coming up! We also talk the state of his podcast Crushercast. Joe gives us a glimpse at his playlist and what he's been listening to recently. We get a little serious & we have some laughs. A little of everything in this episode! 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Divide The Empire "Coffee Burns"
• Divide The Empire "Aware"

See Divide The Empire LIVE on June 18th at Diamond Music Hall in St.Peters, MO with Inimical Drive, The Wild & Free, Lydia's Castle & DJ Patrico. Hosted by Lern. Tickets at EventBrite.com

Find more info at DivideTheEmpire.com. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Listen wherever you get your digital music! Subscribe to the YouTube channel for the new video!

It’s officially beard season! There’s no better way to grow it out than with Roughneck Beard Company’s full line of beard grooming products. Beat the itch, soften, and set the stage for faster and fuller growth. Try their brand new Comeback Kid beard oil blended with lemon, peppermint, black pepper, rosemary & ylang ylang. You can do all that while saving 15 percent with my code RPP15. Stop by the shop in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Grab something nice for Dad for Father's Day!

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com