Episode 293- Beth Bombara

The other night I caught up St.Louis Singer Songwriter Beth Bombara about her latest record and some of my favorite songs off of that release, opening for Beth Hart at the Pageant, and her upcoming show!

On this episode you'll hear "In My Head" & "Heavy Heart" from her latest release titled BETH BOMBARA. Grab a copy at BethBombara.com or BethBombara.bandcamp.com on digital, CD or Vinyl.

See Beth LIVE

Nov 5th at Dead Wax Records in St.Louis, MO with John Calvin Abney & M.Lockwood Porter

Follow her on Facebook & BethBombara.com for more tour dates.

 

Direct download: BethBombaraRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:56pm CDT

Episode 292- Voodoo Mama Fest

The other night I stopped by Leah Osborne's place to talk about this Voodoo Mama Festival she put together. She brought a long some friends that will also be a part of the festival.

Leah Osborne- Host of Voodoo Mama Fest

Lauren Busiere- Artist

Gavin Duffy- Mandolin

Cecily Well- Soul Much Water

I had a great time getting to know more about what all Lauren & Cecily are up to.

Closing out the show Leah & Gavin play an original song together.

Please join all of us Sunday Nov 20th at Broadway Oyster Bar. $10 Music from 2-12 from some of the best female singers in town:

Heather Manley
Emily Wallace
River Kittens
Bottoms Up Blues Gang
Miss Molly Simms
Blue Fruit Snacks
Chrysta Lynn and the Famdamily
Hillary Fitz Band

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Direct download: VoodooMamaRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:11am CDT

Episode 291- Nate Gilberg

The other night I stopped by bassist Nate Gilberg's place to talk with him about his journey into St.Louis music. We talk about some of the bands he's involved with, play some of rare songs he was a part of and talk about all kinds of stuff.

Catch Nate with The River Kittens

Oct 28th at The Ready Room with Old Salt Union

Nov 5th at Off Broadway with Jack Grelle

On this episode you'll hear "Heart In Your Pocket" The Velvet Tones & "Across the Universe" Damon Davis and a Jam song Nate recorded with his friend Matt.

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Direct download: NathanGilbergRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:21pm CDT

Episode 290- Rafe Williams

Last week I caught up with Comedian Rafe Williams to talk about some of the things he's been working on including STL Up Late, being a team member at the Improv Shop, and stand up comedy. We also dive into talking about SNL, podcasting, his character Ronnie Jenkins Trump, and so much more.

Find Rafe on Facebook to keep up with his dates or RafeWilliams.com (coming soon!)

See Rafe LIVE

Open Mic every Tuesday at Helium Comedy

2nd Wednesday every month Smackdown at Helium

Thursdays at Improv Shop

Nov 9th at St.Louis Public Library Brother Rafe's Travelin' Comedy Revival with Libbie Higgins, Bobby Jaycox & Tina Dybal.

Give his podcast Other Side Of The Tracks a listen!

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Direct download: RafeWilliamsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Episode 289- Benji Wade

I sat with singer songwriter Benji Wade the other night to talk about his family name, Red Rocks, Deftones, being a father, Tattoos, and everything else.

We also played 3 live acoustic tunes for the show. On this episode you'll hear

  • "All I Know"
  • "Proof of Purchase"
  • "To Be Real"

Be sure to come by Gaslight on Sunday 10/16 to see Benji Wade perform some of these live in studio as part of Allegro Entertainment's Singer Songwriter Sessions. 6pm.

Follow Benji Wade on Facebook!

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Direct download: BenjiWadeRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:30am CDT

Epiose 288- Almost Heroes

A bit ago I sat down with St.Louis cover band Almost Heroes. We talked about how they all came to performing together, where the name came from, influences, song selection and so much more.

Keli of Almost Heroes performed a solo acoustic version of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" for the show.

See Almost Heroes LIVE

11/12 Otis Cambell's Washington, MO

11/23 Mustang Sally's Troy, MO

Follow the group on Facebook & Twitter for more dates

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Direct download: AlmostHeroesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:10pm CDT

Episode 287- Leslie Sanazaro

Last week I had the honor of sitting down with Leslie Sanazaro. I had a wonderful time talking with her about moving to St.Louis, getting started in music, one of her songs being used a film and her first acting role and her song NOW!

Come see Leslie LIVE

Oct 6 Thursday at Yaqui's

Oct 13 Thursday at Yaqui's

Oct 22 Saturday at Venice Cafe

Oct 28 Friday at Evangeline's Bistro & Music House

Full listing of dates, and to buy some of Leslie's music head over to LeslieSanazaro.com

She has a brand new song & video for her song "Now!" in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. You can download the song for free and watch the video at TheSongIsNOW.com

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Direct download: LeslieSanazaroRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:57am CDT

Episdoe 286- Marie And The Americans

A bit ago I sat down with Marie and The Americans to meet them and talk about their new Princess In Hell EP. Marie had some fascinating stories about growing up in Germany and moving to the United States. We also talked about how the group formed, influences, some stories behind the songs and upcoming shows.

You can see Marie And The Americans LIVE

October 7th with Whiskey Autumn & Apex Shrine at  The Way Out Club

On this episode you'll hear 2 tracks from their EP, "Princess in Hell" & "Good Guy Gone Band". Digital copies coming soon. Physical copies available from the band or at shows.

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Direct download: MarieAndTheAmericansRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:42am CDT

Epiosde 285- The Kamicosmonaut

Last week I sat down with hip hop group The Kamicosmonaut to help introduce this newer group. We talked about some the art of hip hop & played 4 songs including debuting a brand new on the show. We also talked about how this group formed and some of their history together.

On this episode you'll hear:

"Gasoline"

"Voxtrot"

"Penny in the Lake"

& "No Respect"

All of these can be found on TheKamicosmonaut.bandcamp.com

Be sure to follow them on Facebook!

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Direct download: KamicosmonautRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:34am CDT

Episode 284- MO Prairie Fest

The other night I stopped by Kevin Koehler's house to talk with him and Jake Maness about Missouri Prairie Fest. We sat around a bon fire in Kevin's backyard enjoying the beautiful evening. Here's what it sounded like...

Come out October 8th to MO Prairie Festival 4-11pm at Thomas Dunn Learning Center. Food & beer available. $10 dollar donation.

Live Music from

Unifyah, Letter to Memphis, Obviously Offbeat, Le' Ponds, Missouri Dave, Mark Brainard, Mother Meat, Vandventer, Traveling Sound Machine, Arshad Goods, Slushwave and MORE

For more information on how you can help, or make your donation, check out their website: MO Prairie Festival

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Direct download: MoPrarieFestRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:34am CDT