One of my favorite things with doing this show is continually meeting new people and discovering some great new music. Today's episode I meet St.Louis singer songwriter Joe Schaefer! We talk a lot about his new album LEVEL BEST and give you a nice sneak peek at at some of these songs & the stories behind them. Joe also plays a live acoustic version of an unreleased song just for the show! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • This Time Around
  • Papa's Rock n Roll (Live Acoustic)
  • Dresden/Little Twister
  • Prove It Everyday

Find more Joe Schaefer tunes on your favorite streaming platform. Download or buy a CD copy at JoeSchaefer1.Bandcamp.com

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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: 9/2 Denver Wade Trent (7-10) 9/3 Mickey Scott (7-10) 9/4 Denver Wade Trent (1-4)
Direct download: JoeSchaeferRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:38pm CDT

Today's episode features Alton, IL rockers Distant Eyes! I took a trip over to meet them in Alton at the historic Milton School House. Shout out to Maeva's Coffee for letting us hang out and record. I had a good time getting to meet and learn all about Distant Eyes and their debut album PRODOVOX. We talk about how the group formed, stories behind the songs & recording at Lighthouse Sounds. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Twentynine Palms
  • Pleasure To Burn
  • Riverbent

Follow along with Distant Eyes on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Grab a copy of PRODOVOX on CD & Tape or a T-Shirt at BigCartel.com

See them LIVE

September 10th at The Conservatory in Alton, IL with Weedtuth, 86 Red, Daisy Chain & Ian Whitmore

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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: 8/26 Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations (8-10) 8/27 Denver Wade Trent (7-10) 8/29 Denver Wade Trent (1-4)

Direct download: DistantEyesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:11pm CDT

The other day I hopped on Zoom to chat with Comedian Katie Hannigan of Lady Journey Podcast about her upcoming weekend in St.Louis. We had some fun talking about fashion & haircut trends, St.Louis food, her album FEELING OF EMPTINESS and their live podcast with the hilarious Nikki Glaser!

Grab tickets today! Katie Hannigan & Sarah Tollemache at Helium Comedy Club August 19 & 20. Live recording of Lady Journey Podcast with Nikki Glaser on Sunday August 21. Tickets at www.St-Louis.HeliumComedy.com

Subscribe to Lady Journey Podcast wherever you get your pods and keep up with them on Instagram & YouTube  @Lady Journey Podcast 

Find Katie's album FEELING OF EMPTINESS on all the streaming platforms. You can purchase a copy and find the rest of her dates at www.KatieHannigan.com

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Direct download: KatieHanniganRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:16am CDT

Jaimie Vaughan returns!! The other night I caught up with my friend Jaimie Vaughan to talk about all kinds of random stuff like stories of growing up, Stranger Things and about every other show currently streaming. 

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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: 8/12 Matt Walterscheid (7-10) 8/13 Steve Kyle (7-10) 8/14 1st Things First (1-4) 

Direct download: JaimieVaughan3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:05am CDT

Earlier this week I sat down with emerging hip hop artist Squires! I had a good time hanging out with him and learning a little more of his story. We talked about some of the early days of playing bands & early influences. We also get into some of his sound and stories behind some of these tracks. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Hold Up
  • Balance ft Dub Flow
  • Nothin But Nebula

Find Squires on your favorite streaming platform. Subscribe to his YouTube channel! Follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Keep an eye out for "Hold Up" video coming soon!

See Squires LIVE

8/25 at Pop's in Sauget, IL with Dizzy Wright celebrating 10th Anniversary of Smokeout Conversations. Also on the bill is ATG & J-Money 314

Tickets at PopsRocks.com

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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: 8/5 Denver Wade Trent (7-10) 8/6 Josh Littig (7-10) 8/7 Denver Wade Trent (1-4) 

Direct download: SquiresRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:55pm CDT

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!

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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: 7/22 James Bertels 7/23 Steve Kyle 7/24 Denver Wade Trent

Direct download: ManessBrothers3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:07pm CDT

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

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

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

Direct download: DaytimeTelevisionRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:07am CDT

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

 
Direct download: 1stThingsFirstRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:32pm CDT

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

Direct download: GentleBarnRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:53pm CDT