On this episode I get to hang out with Charlie Brumley & Jon Venegoni of The Educated Guess. We had an absolute blast sitting around drinking a few Busch beers and talking about The Educated Guess, old music, Jack N The Box, 90's Nickelodeon shows and new music. 

Closing out the episode you can hear "Get You Girl" from their self titled ablum that came out in April '15. Buy a copy today at TheEducated.com/releases. Follow the band on Facebook & Twitter.

We also talked about Jon's Thursday Night Open Mic show that he hosts every Thursday Fitz's in the Loop. This Thursday (Today) is the 4th Anniversary of the show, making it one of the longest running independant open mics. Follow them on Twitter & Facebook.

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Over the weekend I was able to catch up with singer songwriter Hannah Aldridge. We talked about some of her expirences with living in Nashville, touring, and new album! On this episode you'll hear her play "Razor Wire" from the album of the same name, and she plays a new song "Aftermath" from her upcoming album expected out early next year.

Follow Hannah on Faceboook, Twitter & Instagram. Hannah-Aldridge.com for dates and more info.

If you were thinking I wonder how Shane spent his Labor Day weekend? We'll you're in luck! I recorded this new episode over the holiday weekend in Troy, MO.

Shortly after the Ink Spot Block Party, I made a post inviting Pat Gibson of Copperview on the show. That in turn led to Gabe Stroup of Sky Burnt White wanting to join us. Then Korey Smith of Apollo's Daughter. So we set it up! 

Pat hosted this crazy idea that we dubbed "Shitshow 2015." We did some Barbecuing and cracked open a few cold beers. Those beers led into a bottle of Jim Beam Apple which helped us live up to the show title. 

On this episode you'll hear some new music from all 3 guys bands.

APOLLO'S DAUGHTER "BAMBOOZLED"

SKY BURNT WHITE "MACHINE"

COPPERVIEW "BACK TO LIFE"

This episode we also created a brand new show theme song, let me know what you think of it!

Last week I sat down with comic Shaun Arredondo at Rendezvous Cafe in O'Fallon, MO to discuss Shaun's comedy career, O'Fallon Out Loud, and some of our favorite comedians. 

Check out Shaun's O'Fallon Out Loud at Rendezvous Cafe 9/11 & 9/12 with Charlie Winfrey, Tim Convy, Ryan Dalton, and Jeremy Hellwig. Shows at 8:30pm. Follow the page on Facebook to keep up to date with all the great shows coming up.

Next month, Oct 17 Andrew Frank, Sean O'Brien, and Kenny Kinds. 

If you aren't familiar with these names, You can hear Charlie, Ryan, Tim, Andrew, Sean, and Kenny on the show. Go listen and then come see them live!

Friday night I ran down to The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy to see Aaron Kamm and The One Drops perform outside on the patio, and then Unifyah was jamming inside for the after party. I was able to record with Unifyah for a few minutes before they took the stage to rock the place. We talked about their Battle At Busch Finals coming up Sept 22. See the band for some discounted tickets! We also discussed their new record Heavyasstone now available everywhere. 

On this episode you can hear "Stay Away" & "Out Of This World" from the new record. Get a copy today!

Follow the band on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

The other night I sat in a Taco Bell (second podcast in a Taco Bell if you're keeping track at home) with Bobby Jaycox to catch up with my buddy. Bobby has been crushing it lately in comedy. He's performing all over the place, he's writing and performing on STL Up Late, as well as at the Improv Shop in town. He's even has his own short film Dad Kiss featured in the Sham Film Festival coming up. 

Please check out STL Up Late if you haven't done so, it's a great show creating loads of great content. They're looking to try and take their show to television and you can help by getting involved at STLUpLate.com or their Kickstarter page.

Follow Bobby Jaycox on Twitter & Instagram @bobbyjaycox

Episode 110 I catch up with my pals from Fivefold Matt Amelung & Matt Benne. Matt Amelung has been working in St.Louis music for a long time, from playing music to recording/producing/mixing/engineering records at Encapsulated. He's worked with everyone from Fivefold, Clockwork, Greek Fire, New Lingo, and Story of the Year to name a few. Matt Benne has been guitarist for Fivefold since the band formed in 2007. Matt Amelung joined the band in 2014. 

On this episode we crack open a few Pumpkin Beers and talk about how Fivefold rocked the Ink Spot Block Party again, biscuits and gravy, and new Fivefold music. 

Hear "Room To Breathe" and "Just Close Your Eyes" on this episode. 

Went downtown and met up with Les Gruff & The Billy Goat at practice. I had a absolute blast hanging out with Billy, Tony, Scotti, Dylan and Sean. This episode you'll hear them play "Nashville" live acoustic, and from the album "No Trail Home" opening the show and "Shiny Chevy" closing the show. 

We had a great time talking about Casey's pizza, some of our favorite St.louis musicians, how the band came together, and their release party. 

See Les Gruff & The Billy Goat Sept 26 for their Self Titled Album Release Show at Off Broadway with special guests Cara Louise Band, Marie and The Americans, and Ayesirowl and hosted by Andrew Frank. $10. 

Before that, you can catch them at the Cree Fest Sept 6 at Off Broadway in St.Louis. 

Check out some of their Loft Sessions videos on YouTube. 

Follow the band on Facebook & Twitter. 

This week I went for a little roadtrip down to Cuba, MO to hang out with the guys of Midnight Hour. We discussed their new music, Shania Twain, and their show coming up with Mushroomhead & Hed PE. See Midnight Hour LIVE at Pop's with Mushroomhead, Hed PE, Fear Don't Scare, Unsaid Fate, and Discrepancies September 4th. Get a hold of the band for tickets, or Popsrocks.com.

You can go to MidnightHour.Bandcamp.com right now and download their new single "Back To Life" for FREE!

Last Saturday I went out to Troy, MO for the 6th Annual Ink Spot Block Party and got to catch up with my pals Nathan Hunt & Josh Hamler of Shaman's Harvest. We talked about their new record Smokin' Hearts & Broken Guns (NOW available on VINYL) and their show September 11, 2015 at The Duck Room in Blueberry Hill in St.Louis, MO. 

Pick up their new record if you haven't done so, and grab a ticket to see them live. They kicked some serious ass Saturday night!

Hear their "Dirty Diana" cover and "Country As Fuck" on this episode. 

Thanks guys for hanging out!