Ryan, Nick & Nathan of St.Louis band Anima/Animus join me to discuss their debut EP and EP Release Party, stories behind some of the songs, their new music video, are most Metal things we've done, recording with Matt Amelung and a lot more. Recorded in the basement of Strange Donuts so shout out to Strange Donuts for letting us hang out.

On this epiosde you'll hear

  • Drift Away
  • 6 Years
  • Ancient

Be sure to pick up the EP wherever you get your digital music. Follow them on Facebook & Instagram. See them LIVE

Oct 21 at Fubar with My Children My Bride

Nov 10 at Fubar with Unimagined 

 

Direct download: AnimaAnimusRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:47am CDT

Today's episode I'm joined by the cast of Efflictim. We talk about how this cast came together, taking the film from a web series to feature film, their premiere party and much more. 

Head over to EfflictimTheMovie.com today to purchase tickets to the premiere happening November 3rd in Emerson Theater at Harris Stowe University St.Louis, MO.

On this episode you'll hear Divide The Empire's "Carnival Ride" which appears on the Efflicitim soundtrack. 

 

Direct download: EfflictimRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:06am CDT

The Fade return! They brought along a tasty new album with them! I caught up with them before rehersal at their Mercy Studios to discuss the new album GOOD DREAM GONE, their release party, recording, stories behind the songs and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • I Wanna Go
  • Hollow Doors
  • Shoe Fits

Join us on October 6th at The Duck Room in Blueberry Hill for the GOOD DREAM GONE Release Party with special guests TOK & The Mindframes. Tickets are $6 in advance and may be purchased at the Blueberry Hill box office or Ticketmaster.com

Follow The Fade on Facebook & Instagram!

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Direct download: TheFade2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:52am CDT

Today I welcome back to the show my friends Jeff & Jennifer Nichols (Tencents) & Brandon Barbier (Outrun The Fall). They brought along Brian Higginbotham (Fighting For Autism) to discuss their upcoming event. 

We get into talking about some of the history of Fighting For Autism, some of the stats around autism, other events they host around the world and more. We talk about how the idea of Spectrum of Sound Music Festival came to be, the bands that will be playing, what else to expect and much more.

On this episode you'll hear

  • Outrun The Fall - Wolf Tiger
  • Echoes From Ashes - Cold Surrender
  • Luxora - Death Of A Best Friend

Join us September 29th at Olympia Athletics Center in St.Charles, MO for Spectrum of Sound Music Festival featuring live music from:

  • Outrun The Fall
  • Common Jones
  • Tree One Four
  • Luxora
  • Echoes From Ashes
  • Pogo Funk
  • Guerrilla Theory
  • Common Time Blues
  • Calloway Circus
  • Joe Bizelli

You can also expect:

  • Face painting
  • Food
  • Car Smash
  • Car Show
  • Burnout Contest
  • Fashion Show
  • and much more

Get involved with Fighting For Autism on Facebook and RSVP to the event. FightingForAutism.com

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Direct download: SpectrumOfSoundRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:54am CDT

Last weekend Brad Williams was in St.Louis performing all 5 shows at Helium Comedy Club. I was able to make it out Thursday night and met Brad after the show. I've been a big fan of his for a long time now, from his comedy CDs and Specials to his podcast About Last Night that he does with Adam Ray. This episode was recording in the green room at Helium Comedy just before the Saturday night shows.

We talk about Brad's weekend in St.Louis checking out City Museum and eating some BBQ, his new Netflix special coming this Fall, his podcast and more. 

If you haven't, pick up Brad's Showtime specials FUN SIZE and DADDY ISSUES on DVD or pick up his 2 CD's. BradWilliamsComedy.com. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to see when he's in your town. Also click SUBSCRIBE to About Last Night!

 

Direct download: BradWilliamsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:52am CDT

St.Louis rock band Karma Dealer join me on today's episode to discuss their debut EP, Release Party, preview some of the tracks, stories behind the songs and more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Hang Man
  • D'Juice
  • Anarchy
  • Save Me

See Karma Dealer LIVE

9/15 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room EP RELEASE PARTY with Divide The Empire, Of Wolves And Whiskey & Armenta $10

9/22 at Ink Spot Block Party in Winfield, MO with Inimical Drive, Steeples, Divide The Empire, Sky Burnt White, Out Amongst The Masses, Common Jones, Fly Method, Outrun The Fall, Modern Gold, Hounds, Bleach & Yung Wallflower. FREE with Ticket!

10/27 at Sonny's Bar for Agitate The Airwaves Halloween Show

11/3 at Red Fish Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO with Divine Sorrow & The Many Colored Death

Follow Karma Dealer on Facebook & Instagram for more information. 

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY

Direct download: KarmaDealerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:37pm CDT

Anything But Credible Podcast RETURNS! I had so much fun recording this episode with Nick, Keith & Griff of Anything But Credible Podcast. It gets real silly and we talk about a lot of random weirdness. But what else would you expect from Anything But Credible!?

Be sure to click SUBSCRIBE on their show wherever you get your podcasts! AnythingButCredible.com

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Direct download: ABCpod2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:41pm CDT

Last week Sawyer Fredericks rolled through St.Louis on his HIDE YOUR GHOST tour. He performed at Off Broadway with good friend of the show Beth Bombara. It was an incredible evening! Before the show Sawyer took a few minutes out to talk to with me about his new album, music videos, Imo's pizza, tour, stories behind some of the songs and play one live acoustic!

Big THANK YOU to The Pocket  for letting us hang out and record this episode.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Hide Your Ghost (Live acoustic)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3J506oJPV0

  • Should've Known Better
  • Red Memories

Follow Sawyer on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for more videos!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIZ5pUOHCn4

Pick up a copy of HIDE YOUR GHOST today at SawyerFredericks.com or any digital platform. Available on Vinyl, CD & Digital.

See him on TOUR. Follow him on Bandsintown to see when he's near you!

Oct 16 Charlotte, NC

Oct 17 St.Augstine, FL

Oct 18 Boca Raton, FL

Oct 19 Tampa, FL

Oct 22 Washington, DC

Oct 24 Ardmore, PA

Oct 25 New York, NY

 

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

The other night I stopped by to visit my new friend Kevin Babb at his home studio. We get in to talking about his early days of learning guitar, play some live acoustic, share some stories behind the songs, aliens, and other random weirdness. 

Don't miss Kevin Babb at September's Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase with Emily Wallace & Joshua Eaker on Tuesday 11th 7pm $5

On this episode you'll hear:

  • San Fransisco
  • Devil In Disguise 
  • Little Bit of Trouble
  • Can't Get Away

Follow Kevin on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Grab some music on ITunes or Spotify! Everything at KBabb.com

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Direct download: KevinBabbRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:17am CDT

On Tuesday August 14th, I invited my friends Bobby Stevens, Ahna Schoenhoff & Matt Wynn to join me at Naked Vine for my Singer Songwriter Storytelling Show. Today's episode is the live audio from that evening! There is one weird spot in the audio in the middle where my batteries died during recording and had to swap them out. Oops!

Left to Right: Ahna Schoenhoff, Bryan Herr (Naked Vine), Bobby Stevens (back) & Matt Wynn

Don't miss the next Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase with Emily Wallace, Kevin Babb & Joshua Eaker happening on Tuesday September 11. 7pm $5

 

Please support these three! Follow them on Facebook & Instagram. Buy their music, go to a show!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY

Direct download: SingerSongwriter8.14.18RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:08am CDT

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