Episode 333- The Grooveliner 2

This episode I went to meet up with The Grooveliner at their practice space in Toby's Basement to talk about their new album, release party, some stories behind the songs, recording at the MIDI Room and so much more!

This episode is a lot of laughs!

You'll get to hear "D'Nost" & "3LT" from their debut album Toby's Basement. Currently available for pre-order on ITunes. Physical copies available at the party!

See The Grooveliner LIVE

1/7 at The Ready Room with Southern Exposure & Jackson Howard

Don't forget to check out their TuneSpeak deal on their Facebook page for a chance at some free tickets!! Also be sure to set your DVR to watch the Grooveliner on Fox 2 Friday 1/6 at 9am.

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Direct download: TheGrooveliner2RPP.mp3
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Episode 332- Joe Meyer

Earlier this week I met up with Joe Meyer in a Einstein Bagels in St.Louis, MO to talk about his work. We talk about his learning to drum, some of the groups he's played in, moving to Nashville, playing the Grand Ole Opry with Craig Campbell and more.

See Joe Meyer LIVE

12/30 in Nashville with Javier Mendoza

12/31 in Atlanta with Craig Campbell

On this episode you'll hear a few tracks that Joe has drummed on including

  • The Incurables "Gravedance"
  • Amy Petty "Skeleton Key"
  • Building Rome "Nightmare"

Also check out Craig Campbell's latest single "Outskirts of Heaven" on ITunes & Spotify. Call your local radio station and request it!

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Direct download: JoeMeyerRPP.mp3
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Episode 331- For The City

The other night I caught up with For The City at band practice to talk about their show coming up, their debut EP, recording with Dan Marsala, Christmas plans and more!

See For The City LIVE

1/6 at The Heavy Anchor with Inner Outlines, Sky Burnt White & Forgetting January

On this episode you'll hear their songs "Nothing Golden" & "Exhale". Available on ITunes, ForTheCity.Bandcamp.com or Spotify.

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Direct download: ForTheCityRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:31pm CDT

Yesterday I stopped in at Elaine's on Cherokee to hang out with some new & old friends including to Jess Bohn, Elaine Gruener & Mathlida Fenton of Ramona Deflowered, Shawn Telkamp of Shotgun Abby, Cameron Novack of Slushwave and many more. We talked about about their 5th annual Christmas Album, some of the songs and even played 2 live from Elaine's.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Slushwave "Last Christmas" (WHAM cover)
  • Shotgun Abby "Mary Did You Know/Rock The Manger"
  • Jewell Yocum, Elaine Gruener, Jess & Chuck Bohn "Baby It's Cold Outisde"
  • Jewell Yocum, Elaine Gruener, Jess & Chuck Bohn "Mele Kalikimaka"
  • Chris Wright "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin"
  • St.Mark's Saturday Night Chuch Choir "O Who Are They?"
  • Cameron Novack, Chuck Bohn & Steve Gruener "Mr.Grinch (Live From Eliane's)"
  • Cameron Novack, Chuck Bohn & Steve Gruener "Let It Snow (Live from Elaine's)"

If you'd like a copy of the collection, reach out to Jess Bohn and I'm sure she would love to get you a copy.

See Slushwave LIVE

Dec 31 at Fubar

See Shotgun Abby LIVE

Feb 9 at The Way Out Club

Thanks to all of my guests today! I had a great time recording this one. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Direct download: BohnFamilyHolidaySpecialRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:50pm CDT

Episode 329- Neil Salsich

The other night I stopped in to visit Neil Salsich of The Mighty Pines & Southern Exposure. You may have also seen him with Sean Canan's Voodoo Players on Wednesday nights. I've become a big fan of Neil's through those Voodoo shows and wanted to catch up with him and get to talk about some of his original music in The Mighty Pines, and his New Orleans Funk band Southern Exposure.

See Neil LIVE

12/22 Southern Exposure at Broadway Oyster Bar

12/31 The Mighty Pines at 2720 Cherokee

1/6 Southern Exposure at The Ready Room for The Grooveliner's CD Release show with Jackson Howard

1/18- 2/15 Wednesday Night residency with The Mighty Pines at Venice Cafe

On this episode you'll hear "Eastern Heart, Western Soul" from The Mighty Pines Blissful Vision EP

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

Episode 328- Inimical Drive

Sunday night, just before they took over 105.7 The Point's studios with Cornbread for the Local Show, I sat with the guys of Inimical Drive at Union Station Hotel in St.Louis, MO. We talked about their brand new song "Nothing Less", recording with Matt Amelung, new music video, more new music, crowdfunding campaign and an upcoming show!

On this episode you'll hear the debut of their new single "Nothing Less"

See Inimical Drive at The Firebird Feb 4 2017

Final Drive Release Party with:

Outcome of Betrayal

As Earth Shatters

Nevalra

& Inimical Drive

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Direct download: InimicalDrive2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:05am CDT

Episode 327- Treading Oceans

This week I took a drive out to Granite City, IL to meet up with Treading Oceans at band practice. We talked about their debut EP, their music video, their release party coming up, new music, stories behind the songs and more

On this episode you'll hear "Halls (live acoustic)" recorded live for the show. You'll also hear "Florist" & "What We've Got" from their EP now available at TreadingOceans.bandcamp.com & Spotify.

Pick up a copy of the EP at their Release Party Jan 18th at Fubar with Strange Medicine, Overtake & Right Quick.

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Direct download: TreadingOceansRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:18pm CDT

The other night I stopped by Matt McElwrath's apartment to hang out with Curt Copeland, Dre Montez (Who's 2 Blame Podcast), Matt McElwrath & Nick Adamson (of Media Outlaws/The Loft Sessions). We had a lot of fun & laughs talking about Curt's radio career, songwriting, his new project, and played a few live acoustic tunes!

On this episode you'll hear 2 Curt Copeland originals "Bad Luck Charm" & "Mound."

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Check out The Loft Sessions on YouTube!

Check out Who's 2 Blame Podcast!

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Direct download: CurtCopelandRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:02am CDT

Episode 325- Jeremiah Johnson 2

Jeremiah Johnson returns to the show to talk about his new album Blues Heart Attack, upcoming dates, building his own guitars, Connor Ray Music label, music videos, and just catching up!

Pick up a copy of Blues Heart Attack TODAY on JeremiahJohnsonBand.com. Go ahead and great a shirt or hoodie too!

See Jeremiah Johnson Band LIVE

Thursday 12/15 at Hammerstone's

Saturday 12/17 at Moonshine Blues Bar St.Charles, MO

Saturday 12/31 NYE at Beale on Broadway

Sunday 1/1 at Schmitty's

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Direct download: JeremiahJohnson2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:00pm CDT

Episode 324- Tony Barbata

This week I sat with St.Louis drummer Tony Barbata! You may have seen him performing around town recently with The Sleepy Rubies & John Henry. We talk about both of those groups he's in, playing LouFest this summer, teaching drum lessons and so much more.

See Tony LIVE

Dec 14th Sean Canan's Voodoo Players playing Led Zepplin at Broadway Oyster Bar

Dec 29th The Sleepy Rubies with Salisbury at Off Broadway

Dec 30th SLAM at Trainwreck Saloon

Dec 31st SLAM NYE at Moulin

Feb 4th John Henry at Off Broadway "Video Release"

May 5-6 Kevin Bowers at Jazz At The Bistro

On this episode you'll hear:

The Sleepy Rubies "A Good Something" available on TheSleepyRubies.Bandcamp.com or ITunes on their A Great Big Love EP

John Henry "The Professional" available on ITunes on John's Dark City Dark Country album

Check out Tony's drum lessons and more at STLDrumLab.com or Facebook.

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Direct download: TonyBarbataRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:18pm CDT