I had a great time talking with Ben & Alec of Calloway Circus for this episode. We get into how the band formed, upcoming shows, passing up college to hit the road this fall for tour, their album TEENAGE PYSCHOPATH, their debut music video for "Warriors" and so much more.

See Calloway Circus LIVE

8/15 at The Firebird with Rookie Of The Year, The Cinema Story, Ashland, & Disguise The Limit

9/1-3 at RockFest at Bird's Nest Lodge in Steelville, MO with Discrepancies, Cuvi, The Former Me, Silence The Witness, Isabella, Maximus, Robbing Jon, The Faded Truth, Silent Hollow, System Slave, Tree One Four & many more

Follow them on Facbeook, Twitter & Instagram for more dates. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for updates while on tour!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Teenage Pyschopath
  • Warriors

Pick up their album TEENAGE PYSCHOPATH on ITunes, Spotify or physical copies at the shows.

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Direct download: CallowayCircusRPP.mp3
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Over the weekend I met Torrey Casey & The Southside Hustle at one of the most iconic Blues bars in town BB's Jazz Blues & Soups. We had a nice time talking about their debut EP, touring and upcoming dates!

On this episode you'll hear

  • If It Ain't
  • Becky
  • Guitar In My Bed

Head over to ITunes, Google Play or CDBaby and buy your copy of their EP today!

See Torrey Casey & The Southside Hustle LIVE

8/12 7th Annual Blues Festival in Festus, MO at West City Park with Marquise Knox

8/24 at BB's Jazz Blues & Soups (Last Thursday of every month!)

9/1-3 at Big Muddy Blues Festival

9/22-23 at Funk Fest

Follow them on Facebook & Bandsintown for more dates!

 

Direct download: TorreyCaseySouthsideHustleRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:41pm CDT

Today's episode I welcome Sean Kimble, Bassist of Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals, to the show. He's been on the show with the band a few times, but I thought it'd be fun to get to know more about Sean and some of his solo music he's working on. He also shares the story of his American Idol experience.

We jam 3 live acoustic songs

  • Carolina On My Mind (James Taylor cover)
  • Baby Child
  • South City Belle

See Sean with Brother Lee & The Leather Jacakals

8/9 at The Ready Room with Breakmouth Annie, The Death & Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship

8/19 at Atomic Cowboy

8/26 at Gateway American Speedway with Cara Louise Band, Old Capital & Dracla

9/16 at Taste of St.Louis

Follow the band on Facebook & Instagram. Pick up the new album MURDER CITY SPECIAL on ITunes, ByJack.com/Jackal or Spotify.

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Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Visit them at their new location in the Dotzack Building. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

Check out my friends Gig-A-Bit Rocks at Gigabitrocks.com  If you or your band is looking to tour, Gig-A-Bit Rocks wants to help!

Direct download: SeanKimbleRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:16pm CDT

The other night I stopped in at Old Rock House to hang out with Phil Wright (of Alligator Wine) & Tony Bertoglio (of Old Rock House). We talk about Tony's City Wide Sounds showcase, how it started, this week's show, and upcoming shows. We also talk about Jerry Garcia week, The Grateful Dead, Alligator Wine, some of the special guests and more!

Come out to Old Rock House on Thursday August 10th for Alligator Wine performing Acoustic & Electric sets. Special guests including Al Holliday, Matt McGibany, Stu Williams & Jim Rosse. $5 18+

Also mark your calendar for next months show September 21 with Les Gruff & The Billy Goat, Emily Wallace & Elliot Pearson at Old Rock House.

Listen on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY

Direct download: PhilTonyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:09pm CDT

A little while back I caught up with the guys of Free Parking! I met these guys during the Road To Pointfest this year. I really dig what they are up to, and excited to see what they have coming up. We talk about how they group formed, their new single "Rescue Me", upcoming shows and much more

On this episode you can hear "Rescue Me." Head over to ITunes and purchase a copy or stream it on Spotify.

See Free Parking LIVE

Sept 2 at Ballpark Village with The Struts

Sept 23 at The Firebird with Welcome Home, Weekend Classic & Mocklove

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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Direct download: FreeParkingRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:56pm CDT

The other night I dropped by Jake's house to hang out with Joshua Powell & him. We got into talking about Joshua's new solo EP, as well as a new Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery record. We also talk all things Whiskey War Festival!

Whiskey War Festival Pre-Fest Pig Roast $10 includes free food

August 12 at Gaslight. Live music on the ROOF from:

  • Maness Brothers
  • Bug Chaser
  • Dana Anderson
  • Mc Scrub
  • Bobby Stevens

Whiskey War Festival

September 2 at South Broadway Athletic Club

Live music from:

  • Daddy Long Legs
  • Catl
  • All Seeing Eyes
  • Calliope
  • Brother O'Brother
  • Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery
  • Chris Black & The Eagles of Unemployment
  • The Magic Johnson
  • Okay Crawdad
  • Dracla
  • The Lion's Daughter
  • The Maness Brothers
  • The Gorge
  • Maximum Effort
  • Staghorn
  • Zackary Sloan
  • Strange Places
  • Dibiase
  • Red Headed Strangers
  • Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals
  • River Kittens
  • The Wilderness
  • Rick Steves
  • Elliot Pearson
  • Modern Gold
  • Town Cars
  • The Irish Exiles

Full details at WhiskeyWarFest.com. Also follow Whiskey War Fest on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

On this episode you'll hear a brand new Joshua Powell tune "Faded Destroyer" recorded live acoustic on Rock Paper Podcast closing out the show.

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Direct download: JakeJoshRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:20pm CDT

Get to know new group Mammoth Piano on today's episode as we talk about how they formed, recording their debut EP at Gaslight, their release party and other upcoming shows. This was recorded live at Pagan Wine Bar in CWE so there is some background noise from the bar.

See them LIVE

8/4 at Urban Chestnut Brewing Mammoth Piano EP Release Party with Bassamp And Dano, Destination Will and Squircle The Destroyer

8/7 at Foam performing a "Forever 27" set of covers

8/19 at St.Louis Worlds Fare in Forrest Park

On this episode you'll get a sneak peak at the new Mammoth Piano EP. Hear clips of:

  • Darkness
  • Juice Box
  • Insufferable Flirt

Follow Mammoth Piano on Facebook for more dates!

Direct download: MammothPianoRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:29am CDT

Jeremy Segel-Moss returns to Rock Paper Podcast to discuss this year's Big Muddy Blues Festival, St.Louis Blues Society and much more!

Join us for the 22nd Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival going on Sept 1-3 in downtown St.Louis, on the riverfront at Leclede's Landing. This year is again 100% St.Louis talent. Over 50 acts on 6 stages (3 indoor 3 outdoor).

Lineup includes favorites such as:

John McVey

Big George Brock

Jeremiah Johnson Band

Al Holiday & The East Side Rhythm Band

Green McDonough Band

The Maness Brothers

Tommy Halloran's Guerrilla Swing

Big Mike Aguirre & The Blu-City Allstars

Roland Johnson

Gene Jackson

Marquise Knox

and many more

Tickets available now at BigMuddyBluesFestival.com

 

There will also be 2 tribute shows being held at The National Blues Museum

Saturday- Tribute to Albert King

Sunday- Tribute to Tommy Bankhead

Follow along on Facebook & Twitter for more details!

 

 

Direct download: JeremySegelMoss2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:09pm CDT

Strap in! This episode is a whiskey fueled 45 minute ride! I had so much fun recording this one with Bassamp, Dano, DK & Ernie. We talk everything from Twisted Teas, their new split 7" with The Queers, Joe Queer's muffins, Juicy Fruit, upcoming shows, touring, stories behind the hits like "Butt Slop" and more!

On this episode you'll hear

  • Peed In A Sink
  • Juicy Fruit theme (Live acoustic)
  • Ready For Action (Unreleased)
  • I Eat Garbage (Live acoustic)

Find all Bassamp & Dano music on Bandcamp.com

See them LIVE

8/4 Friday at Urban Chestnut Brewing (on Washington) with Mammoth Piano, Destination Will & Squircle The Destroyer

Follow them on Facebook for more dates!

 

Direct download: BassampDanoRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:05pm CDT