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 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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The other night I drove out to Troy, MO to The Ink Spot to hang out with Robby Kallery (Tattoo artist/ Festival Promoter/ Singer). We had a great time hanging out in the shop talking about the Ink Spot Block Party, song of the bands performing, new shop, some of Robby's tattoos, play some live acoustic and more!

We tease some of the lineup for this year's 8th Annual Ink Spot Block Party being held on the Lincoln County Fair grounds September 9th in Troy, MO. Don't miss it!!

On this episode you'll hear Robby cover one of our favorite bands Lucero's "Texas or Tennessee." Don't miss Lucero in town on July 6th at Off Broadway. They rule!

Follow The Ink Spot and Ink Spot Block Party on Facebook! Keep up with all the details for the new shop and the Block Party!

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A while ago I caught up with the guys of Pure October to get to know them a little better. We talked about their JUST A TASTE EP, upcoming shows, new music, music video and more!

See them LIVE

June 3 at Cicero's

June 17 at Pop's for Skyline in Ruins EP Release Party with Karma Dealer, Cuvi, Isabella & more

June 22 at Fubar with The Anchor

July 22 at Fest Fest Music Festival

Aug 5 at Cicero's with Inner Outlines

Sept 8 at Cicero's EP Release Party

On this episode you'll hear 3 songs from their JUST A TASTE EP

  • Halloween (Came Early)
  • Nothing To Prove
  • It'll Be Okay

Download your copy TODAY at PureOctober.Bandcamp.com

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Direct download: PureOctoberRPP.mp3
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This week I stopped by Schwag Headquarters and talked to Jimmy Tebeau, vocals/bass for The Schwag. I brought a long my cousin Jolene to sit in on this episode with me as a special guest co-host. We had a such a great time hanging out with Jimmy!

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We talk about his early days in music, forming The Schwag, Schwagstocks, going to prison and so much more! Jimmy also jammed a few acoustic tunes.

On this episode you'll hear

  • Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash cover)
  • Shanty (Jonathan Edwards cover)

See Jimmy with The Schwag

5/28 at Ballpark Village Schwagfest FREE SHOW with The Wandering Madman, Hidenburg Project (Led Zepplin tribute), Miles Over Mountains Bluegrass Band. 30+ Vendors & more

6/16 at Bagnell Dam for Dam Jam with Aaron Kamm & The One Drops and more

7/14 at Atomic Cowboy

7/20 at Stagger Inn

More dates on Facebook & TheSchwag.com

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A little while ago I caught up with instrumental duo Bear Cub to talk about their new double album being released this summer, answer some questions from the fans, talk about their release party, and preview some of the new songs.

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See them LIVE

5/24 at The Way Out Club

6/17 at RFT Showcase

6/24 at Heavy Anchor for the Album Release Party with 3 of 5 & Pat Sajak Assassins

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

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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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The other night I stopped in to hang out with Singer Songwriter Ahna Schoenhoff at her home. We got into talking about her band The Blue Fruit Snacks, songwriting, jam some live acoustic tunes, talk about her start into music & so much more!

On this episode you'll hear

  • The Healing (Live Acoustic)
  • Cool Down (Live Acoustic)
  • Elevator Music (From Blue Fruit Snacks NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS album)

See Ahna with Blue Fruit Snacks

5/24 Katie's Pizza

5/25 - 27 Cosmic Reunion with Steve Miller Band

6/15 Katie's Pizza

6/16 Katie's Pizza

7/28 Beesonstock Music Festival

8/4 Elderberry Jam

8/18 Darkening of the Sun Festival

Find more dates on Facebook! Follow Ahna Schoenhoff's solo music page & Blue Fruit Snacks band page. Follow Blue Fruit Snacks on Instagram!

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Traveler RETURNS! Lyle, Nick & Jordan of Travler return to talk about their brand new album RESIST, premier a brand new song, talk about their release party, the idea behind the concept album and more.

On this episode you'll hear

  • Islands (Available on Spotify & Bandcamp)
  • Kindling

Join us at The Firebird in St.Louis, MO for the Traveler Album Release Party on June 10th with special guests Mariner, Union Grove, ChurchKey & Secondary $10

Find more Traveler tunes including their SOMETHING BLUE EP on Bandcamp & Spotify. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. More new music on the way!

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The other day I stopped in to meet with St.Louis Singer Songwriter Steven Deeds at his home and talk about some of his start in music, his Lo-Fi Cherokee video, new music and play live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear

  • Keeping The Truth (Live acoustic)
  • Shaman Of The Creek

Find more Steven Deeds on Bandcamp & Spotify. StevenDeedsMusic.com Follow along on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

See his new music video premiere 5/20 Saturday night at RKDE upstairs at 2720 Cherokee, along with 17 other videos filmed by Lo-Fi Saint Louis. $5 advance $10 at the door.

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A little bit ago I had two every talented young men Marquise Knox & Alonzo Townsend stop by the show. It's an absolute honor to call these two friends. We had a great time hanging out recording this one. We talked about Marquise's music & new album, we talk about some of the plans their working on for the future, the state of the blues and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear a new song from Marquise's upcoming live album BLACK AND BLUE titled "You Keep Asking Me"

See Marquise LIVE

5/28 at National Blues Museum 4-7

6/11 see Alonzo hosting the Atomic Blues Festival

8/9 at Streets of St.Charles

8/12 at Festus Funk Festival

8/25 at Blues Under the Arch

Follow Marquise on Facebook for more dates!

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