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

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 some beard oils for Dad this 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 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 

The guys of Inimical Drive return!! I caught up with Inimical Drive at their band practice last weekend to talk about some of their brand new music including their new single "Dead On Me", working on the music videos with Jordan Phoenix & JT Ibanez. recording the new music with Matt Appleton & Jack Daniels and much more. 

Come see them LIVE

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

On this episode you'll hear:

• Dead On Me

Find more Inimical Drive wherever you get digital music. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok! Grab some new ID merch at InimicalDrive.com

Don’t miss Chesterfield Country Fair at Chesterfield Amphitheater May 19-21 with Zach Bryan, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Warren Zeiders, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & much more. ChesterfieldCountryFair.com

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.

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 and Fish Fry Fridays. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com 

A little while back my buddy Matt Rudolf sent me a message of a possible show idea. He mentioned that STL radio legend Jim Doyle (probably most known for 17 years at KEZK) had always wanted to interview Matt & his brother Larry. Jim Doyle suddenly passed in 2021 and never got to do that interview. So today's show is in tribute to Jim! 

Matt Rudolf (The Extra 3 & All Roostered Up) and his brother Larry Rudolf share their story of growing up playing music and their different paths. 

Be sure to follow along with The Extra 3 & All Roosted Up on Facebook & Instagram!

Don’t miss Chesterfield Country Fair at Chesterfield Amphitheater May 19-21 with Zach Bryan, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Warren Zeiders, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & much more. ChesterfieldCountryFair.com

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.

One of my favorite songwriters Nick Gusman & the incredibly talented Sean Kamery of Nick Gusman And The Coyotes stop by the show.These two have become some great friends. They mean a lot to me. It was an honor to have them play Debbstock in 2021 raising a bunch of money for brain cancer patients. Also in 2021 Nick Gusman & The Coyotes released a brand new self titled album. We deep dive into the album, stories behind some of the songs and recording at Native Sound. We also had some fun doing a live acoustic cover! 

See them LIVE

5/6 Blue House Theatre in Warrenton, MO

5/7 Venue On Main in Belleville, IL

5/8 Urban Chestnut Brewing in St.Louis, MO

5/14 Duke's in Indianapolis, IN

6/17 Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO

On this episode you'll hear:

• Saddle Up Young Hombres
• Lonelier Than You 
• 1952 Vincent Black Lightning (Live Acoustic) Richard Thompson cover

Find more at NickGusmanAndTheCoyotes.com. Listen to the tunes wherever you get digital music. Vinyl copies on the way! Follow along on Facebook & Instagram. 

Don’t miss Chesterfield Country Fair at Chesterfield Amphitheater May 19-21 with Zach Bryan, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Warren Zeiders, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & much more. ChesterfieldCountryFair.com

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.

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 and Fish Fry Fridays. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live music: 5/5 Jeff Walchshauser 5/6 Steve Kyle 5/7 James Bertel 5/8 1st Things First