Episode 344- Gerard Erker

Last week I went to visit my friend Gerard Erker of The Mighty Pines & Grass Fed Mule at his home in St.Louis, MO. We talked a bit about his start in music, some of the projects he is a part of, and a cancer benefit he helped put together for his friend.

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Come out Feb 4 to 2720 Cherokee for Fashogan Fest! All proceeds of the this event go help support Nick's medical bills. LIVE MUSIC from:

  • The Mighty Pines
  • Jack Grelle
  • Grass Fed Mule
  • The Scandaleros
  • Hillary Fitz Band
  • Oak, Steel & Lightning
  • The Best Cat Memes
  • Break Night
  • Circle The Wagons

16114264_10100783884431313_4962646011807498833_nOn this episode you'll hear 2 live acoustic performances from Gerard. First song is an instrumental titled "Ashtray" and then closing out the show you'll hear an unreleased song Gerard wrote "Lonesome Blues". Let him know what you think of it! Keep up with The Mighty Pines (TheMightyPines.com) & Grass Fed Mule (GrassFedMule.com) on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

You can also see Gerard LIVE

Monday's Keepin' It Grassy (Open Jam) at Pop's Blue Moon

1/24 at Broadway Oyster Bar 6-8 Solo

1/25 at Venice Cafe with The Mighty Pines

1/27 at 2720 Cherokee for Road To Summer Camp with Grass Fed Mule

1/28 at Off Broadway for Benefit For Giant Steps with Grass Fed Mule

2/1 at Venice Cafe with The Mighty Pines

Listen on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Direct download: GerardErkerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:46am CDT

Episode 343- Chris Helmick

A bit ago I caught up with Chris Helmick of Toefire Tribe to talk about about what he's been up to with his career in music therapy. Chris plays 2 live acoustic tunes, and the stories around the songs. We talk about the benefit he's hosting this weekend for Autism.

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On this episode you'll hear

  • "This Space"
  • "Feel The Rising Tide"

Join us Jan 28th at OFF BROADWAY in St.Louis, MO. Live music from The Dust Covers, Grass Fed Mule, The Bottoms Up Blues Gang & Cree Rider Family Band. This is a benefit for Giant Steps of St.Louis: A School For Autism. Suggested donation $20. 8pm

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Catch Chris performing LIVE

Feb 17 at Off Broadway for Gordon Lightfoot Tribute

Tickets at OffBroadwaySTL.com

More information follow Toefire Tribe on Facebook & Instagram.

Direct download: ChrisHelmickRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:36pm CDT

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