Singer songwriter Tyler "Backwoods" Lewis stopped by the other night to share some stories of Nashville, getting started in music, stories behind the songs and play a few live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear

  • If I Met You On A Monday
  • Grey Skies
  • Next Generation

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See him LIVE

10/27 at Timber Creek Grill

11/9 at Donatelli's

11/10 at Syberg's Chesterfield

11/11 at Bemo's Grill

Follow Tyler Backwoods Lewis Music on Facebook for more dates!

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Direct download: TylerLewisRPP.mp3
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I took a little road trip to Hillsboro, MO to meet up with Morning Mtn and talk about how the band formed, SpongeBob, Fireball Whiskey, recording their new album, stories behind the songs, and jam some live acoustic in the living room!

Morning Mtn is (Left to Right): Kevin (Percussion), Nick (Drums), Vince (Vocals/Guitar), Chris (Bass), Amber (Vocals) & Travis (not pictured, Guitar).

See them LIVE

10/28 at Main Street Bistro & Espresso in Festus, MO with Sunset Over Houma $5. Also $1 off Beer if you dress up in your Halloween costumes.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Making Hands
  • High & Dry
  • Damn

Keep an eye out for their debut album coming soon! Follow them on Facebook & Instagram for more dates and to keep up with them.

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Direct download: MorningMtnRPP.mp3
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A bit ago I had the privilege of sitting down with Gary Robert of Gary Robert & The Community. We sat and talked about some of his stories of being in the music business, songwriting, stories behind some of the songs & much more.

Pick up Gary Robert & The Community's album and keep an eye for new music. On this episode you'll hear:

  • Sugarchrunch
  • Angel of Meth
  • Here And Now

Follow Gary Robert & The Community on Facebook! GaryRobertAndTheCommunity.com

See them LIVE

12/23 at The Way Out Club in St.Louis, MO

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Direct download: GaryRobertRPP.mp3
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The other night I stopped in at Top Notch Violins in Maplewood to meet up with friend of the show Kevin Renick. Kevin was on a while back to talk about his Neil Young Tribute band Shakey Deal but this time we get to focus in on his original music. Kevin brought along Ted Moniak who played guitar on Kevin's new album CLEAR THE WAY. We get into talking about the album, stories behind the songs, how these two met, recording the album, big release party and play some live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear 4 songs form CLEAR THE WAY

  • If We Can Keep Dancing (Live Acoustic)
  • Promise Man
  • These Things Happen (Live Acoustic)
  • Fast And Off

Join Kevin & Ted for the RELEASE PARTY for CLEAR THE WAY at The Sheldon Concert Hall in St.Louis, MO on Tuesday 10/24/17. Tickets available at TheSheldon.org

Follow Kevin Renick on Facebook & Reverbnation for more dates. Pick up the new album and his 4 others. KevinRenick.com

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Direct download: KevinRenickRPP.mp3
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OLD SALT UNION RETURNS! I was very excited to record this one. These guys are one of my favorite bands around and they always make me laugh. This episode we get into talking about their new Self-Titled record, Halloween party, costumes, pizza, wrestling and play 2 live acoustic songs from the living room.

Old Salt Union is (left to right): Rob (Guitar), Ryan (Banjo), John (Violin), Jesse (Vocals/Bass), Justin (Vocals/Mandolin)

See them LIVE

10/27 at Old Rock House with Old Shoe & Clusterpluck. Signed guitar to the best costume of the night!

Find all dates & more at OldSaltUnion.com. Buy their albums! F0llow Old Salt Union on Facebook & Instagram.

On this episode you'll hear

  • Bought And Sold
  • Madame Plum (Live Acoustic)
  • On My Way (Live Acoustic)
  • Tuscaloosa

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Direct download: OldSaltUnion2RPP.mp3
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I was fortunate enough to get to hang out with talented up & coming trio The Matching Shoe for this episode. We get into how the band came together, their debut EP, Release Party, some stories behind the songs and did a live living room acoustic jam.

Don't miss their release party!! This Friday night 10/20 at Old Rock House with friends GypsyLion. $10 All Ages

On this episode you'll get a little preview of the DON'T HIDE IT, DIVIDE IT EP

  • St.Louis 1979
  • Take The Bait (Live Acoustic)
  • I Think I Thought

Follow The Matching Shoe on TheMatchingShoe.com, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. More dates on the way!

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Direct download: TheMatchingShoeRPP.mp3
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This is a fun one! This episode shattered the record for most guys on the podcast at one time with 12 (10 guests, 11th called in and 1 host). I've been fortunate enough to become great friends with these guys. Let alone they are some top notch players in some of my favorite bands but they are also just good dudes! We had a great time hanging out talking about this year's upcoming HOMIE HALLOWEEN BASH 2!!

Left to Right: Addison (Discrepancies), Jay (OATM), Jorden (The Firebird/WAU), Gary (OATM, Dustin (For The City), Phatbeatz (Discrepancies), Nathan (My Legacy My Ghost), Steve (Common Jones), ATG (Discrepancies) & Brian (Common Jones).

I did such a fine job last year hosting and slinging out Slim Jims that they invited me back to host this year! There will also be a COSTUME CONTEST with $100 cash prize with celebrity judge CUVI. Then your entertainment for the night will include 6 of the hottest bands in town:

  • Discrepancies
  • Sky Burnt White
  • For The City
  • OATM
  • Common Jones
  • My Legacy My Ghost

Join us at The Firebird 10/27 Friday Night, ALL AGES! $8 see the bands for tickets or FirebirdSTL.com

On this episode you'll get a preview of what to expect including music from each band

  • Discrepancies "Art of War"
  • Sky Burnt White "Parades"
  • Common Jones "Bent"
  • For The City "Self Sabotage"
  • My Legacy My Ghost "Thanks For The Hard Times"
  • OATM "Watching The Embers Fade (Live Acoustic on RPP)

Be sure to follow these bands on Facebook & Instagram! Call The Point or favorite radio station and request their songs! Buy their music. Everyone will have merch set up at the show so come out and support some wonderful local music.

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Direct download: Homies2RPP.mp3
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Hazard To Ya Booty drops by for Episode 479! I had a lot of fun recording this one. We talked about how the band formed, some of their history, working on their new album, some of our comedian friends and even jammed an acoustic tune for you!

Hazard To Ya Booty is (Left to Right): Erik Hansen (Drums), Michael Neu (Sax), Gabe Mueller (Trombone), Patrick Alexander (Bass), Josh Jennings (Guitar) & Ryan Stewart (Vocals)

See them LIVE

10/14 Truman 150th Homecoming

11/15 World Chess Hall of Fame

On this episode you'll hear

  • The Precipice
  • Just The Tip (Acoustic)
  • Ya Mama

For more dates & music visit HazardToYaBooty.com. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Buy their albums on ITunes! Stream on Spotify.

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Direct download: HazardToYaBootyRPP.mp3
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The other night I dropped by band practice to party with Rock N Rollers ROVER. We hung out and had a few beers talking about how the band formed, their 2 new songs, recording with Gabe Usery, shooting a music video, partying, tattoos, partying, and Rock N Roll!

ROVER is (Left to Right): Josh (Bass), Jake (Drums), Cody (Vocals/Guitar) & Andy (Guitar)

On this episode you'll hear 3 Rover tunes

  • Never Come Home
  • Night Time Honey
  • Lovin' For Free

All 3 are available for purchase at RoverRockNRoll.com. Stream on Spotify. Follow Rover on Facebook & Instagram.

Join them Saturday Oct 14 at St.Louis Skatium 7:30pm for their music video shoot for "Never Coming Home"

Direct download: RoverRPP.mp3
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A bit ago I stopped in at Tin Roof St.Louis to visit friends of the show Steven Woolley & Dave Chapman. We talked for about half an hour before their gig that evening talking about their band Steven Woolley & The Groove, their new live album, summer shows including opening for Neal McCoy, signing with TalentPlus, some new projects they are working on and much more! Dave also talked about his band Of Whiskey And Wolves briefly, be

Dave also talked about his band Of Whiskey And Wolves briefly. Check out their video for "Crossroads" shot by JT Ibanez. Keep an eye for perhaps some Steven Woolley & The Groove videos coming soon!

On this episode you'll hear 3 tracks from Steven Woolley & The Groove LIVE

  • Outside Of My Head
  • Win, Lose & Ache
  • Of Wolves And Whiskey "Crossroads"
  • Love Her A Little While

https://soundcloud.com/woolleymusic/audio-tracks-4

Follow Steven Woolley, The Groove and Of Wolves & Whiskey on Facebook!

See them LIVE

10/28 Steven Woolley & The Groove at Tin Roof St.Louis

12/31 NYE Steven Woolley & The Groove at Hollywood Casino

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Direct download: StevenWoolleyDaveChapmanRPP.mp3
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