The other night I caught up with singer songwriter Andrew Weber at his home to talk about some of the stuff he's been working on. We talk about his start in music after transitioning from sports. We talk about his podcast The Battle With Andrew Weber and much more. We also play a few songs live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Battle 
  • Righteous Way To Go
  • Neanderthal 
  • In The Name

Find more from Andrew Weber on your favorite streaming platform. Visit AndrewWeberMusic.com Subscribe to his YouTube channel. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok. 

See him LIVE:

12/30 at STL Throwdowns in Wentzville, MO

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 12/28 Singo Bingo: Drinking Songs 12/29 Josh Littig (7-10p) 12/30 Corey Clapper (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 12/29 Robbie Burtelow (7-10p) 12/30 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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This week I caught up with my buds and frequent guests of the show Brandon Barbier & Ryan Mills of Outrun The Fall. We start the episode covering some of our favorite Christmas traditions, movies and of course snacks! We  b gtalk about Outrun The Fall and a big show coming up with Trapt! We also close out the show by sharing a few of Brandon & Ryan's latest air fryer tips and snack hacks. 

On this episode you'll hear the latest single from Outrun The Fall, "The Rattler", which is streaming on your favorite digital music platform. 

See them LIVE:

January 5th at Diamond Music Hall in St.Peters, MO with TRAPT. TIckets here!

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 12/21 Singo Bingo: Let It Snow 12/22 Mickey Scott (6-9p) 12/23 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 12/22 Robbie Burtelow (7-10p) 12/23 Steve Kyle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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The other night I caught up with Country music singer songwriter Ethan Carl! I've been following his journey for a bit but this was our first time getting to properly meet. It all seemed like perfect timing as he's gearing up to release his debut album MOVIN' TOO FAST. We talk about some of his story of growing up, wrestling in college and then discovering music. We get into some of the stories behind a few of these songs, play a couple live acoustic and give you a sneak peek at a brand new song!

Be sure to pre-save MOVIN' TOO FAST due out December 15th! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ethancarl/movin-too-fast-2

On this episode you'll hear:

  • I Could Use A Win (Live Acoustic)
  • Busch And Bud (Live Acoustic)
  • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 

Find more Ethan Carl music on your favorite streaming platform. Subscribe on YouTube. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok. EthanCarl.com

See him LIVE:

12/14 Angad Arts Hotel in St.Louis, MO

12/21 Angad Arts Hotel in St.Louis, MO

Find more from Rock Paper Podcast at Rockpaperpodcast.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Now through December if you bring in an unwrapped toy donation for Toys For Tots (Last day Dec 13!), you can get yourself a free FBC beer. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 12/14 Singo Bingo 12/15 James Bertel (7-10p) 12/16 Steve Kyle (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 12/15 Jeff Walchshauser (Ugly Sweater Party!) (7-10p) 12/16 Corey Clapper (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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After Wednesday returns!! It's been a long time but it felt good to catch up with my friends After Wednesday. We deep dive into their brand new album SOLITARY REFINEMENT. We talk about some of the stories behind the songs, recording, and their upcoming Album Release Party! We also have a special announcement that After Wednesday is now a 4 piece. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Worst Of Luck
  • Lonely Eyes
  • Barely Awake

Find more from After Wednesday on your favorite streaming platform. Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram.

See them LIVE

Dec 8th Album Release Party at Blueberry Hill Duck Room in St. Louis, MO with special guests Blond Guru & Ruby Lane. Tickets here!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcast apps or Rockpaperpodcast.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Now through December if you bring in an unwrapped toy donation for Toys For Tots, you can get yourself a free FBC beer. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 12/7 Singo Bingo Disney 12/8 Josh Littig (7-10p) 12/9 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 12/8 Andy Tucker (7-10p) 12/9 Steve Kyle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Samantha Clemons returns!! A bit ago I caught up with my incredibly talented friend Samantha Clemons at her St.Louis home. We had a great time catching up covering all sorts of topics including some brand new music, recording with her band, cooking, Thanksgiving & much more. We also play two live acoustic songs!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Colored (Live Acoustic)
  • Might Be The Only Way (Live Acoustic)

Find more from Samantha Clemons on your favorite streaming platform! SamanthaClemons.com

Come see Samantha LIVE

1/19th at Blue Strawberry in St.Louis, MO TICKETS HERE

Be sure to follow along with her on Facebook & Instagram.

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcast apps or Rockpaperpodcast.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Now through December if you bring in an unwrapped toy donation for Toys For Tots, you can get yourself a free FBC beer. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 11/30 Singo Bingo 12/1 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 12/2 Steve Kyle (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 12/1 Mickey Scott (6-9p) 12/2 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Singer Songwriter Hunter Peebles returns to the show with his brand new band, The Moonlighters! They have quickly become one of the must see acts in town. I'm thrilled to get a moment to sit down with some friends and talk all about what this group is up to. We start with the big sold out show at Joe's Cafe, recording thier debut EP and upcoming shows including some tour dates. We talk a little bit about what they have been listening to recently. We also had to cover some Thanksgiving favorites!

Get a sneak peek their new EP

  • The Way I Do 
  • Light Of Yesterday (Exclusive World Premiere!)

Find "The Way I Do" on your favorite streaming platform. Check out the live video from Joe's Cafe on YouTube! 

See them LIVE:

Nov 25 The Focal Point in Maplewood, MO

Nov 30 Tim's Chrome Bar in St.Louis, MO

Dec 1 Thelma's Peach in Tulsa, OK

Dec 2 The Colony in Tulsa, OK

Dec 29 Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO with Nick Gusman & The Coyotes and Yard Eagle

Find more info & dates at HPMoonlighters.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Now through December if you bring in an unwrapped toy donation for Toys For Tots, you can get yourself a free FBC beer. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 11/22 Singo Bingo 11/24 Josh Littig (7-10p) 11/25 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 11/24 Robbie Burtelow (7-10p) 11/25 Corey Clapper (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Wes Hoffman returns!! I dropped by Encapsulated Studios in Maplewood, MO to meet up with my bud Wes Hoffman of Wes Hoffman & Friends to talk about some brand new music, a big show, vinyl, tour and so much more. We even busted out a live acoustic tune!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • A Minute To Breathe 
  • Paper Hearts (Live Acoustic)
  • Thunder (Exclusive World Premiere!)

See Wes Hoffman & Friends LIVE:

November 18th at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with special guests Uncanny Valley, The Disappeared & Stay The Course

December 2nd at Broken Goblet Brewing in Bensalem, PA for 30 Minute Fest with A Wilhelm Scream, No Trigger & more 

December 8th at The Rino in Kansas City, MO with Stay The Course, Clearfight & My Escape 

Find more from Wes Hoffman & Friends on your favorite streaming platform. Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Now through December if you bring in an unwrapped toy donation for Toys For Tots, you can get yourself a free FBC beer. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 11/17 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 11/18 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 11/17 Michael Marciano (7-10p) 11/18 Andy Tucker (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Thom Donovan joins me via Zoom to talk about his journey in music from growing up in St.Charles, MO and playing gigs with his band Lapush, touring for years with Will Hoge to writing his first novel!

Thom will be signing copies of The Twin Affair at Main Street Books in St.Charles, MO from 1-3 Saturday November 18th. If you can't make it, you can find a copy at ThomDonovan.com or check your local independent bookstore.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Over The Sky 

Find more Thom Donovan music wherever you stream digital music! Keep an eye out for some new music coming soon from his latest project Telex Telex.

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Now through December if you bring in an unwrapped toy donation for Toys For Tots, you can get yourself a free FBC beer. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 11/18 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 11/17 Michael Marciano (7-10p) 11/18 Andy Tucker (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:12pm CDT

Back at the end of October I took a drive to Columbia, MO to hang with Mary And The Giant as they were rehearsing for the big album release party. I had a real good time talking to them about recently reuniting, recording new music and releasing their 1st new record in a deccade! Hear some stories of the early days & some stories behind a few songs on this album SADNESS, FOR A MOMENT. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • 1836 Teton Drive
  • Weight Of The Moon

Get more Mary And The Giant on your favorite streaming platform! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram.com. MaryAndTheGiant.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Now through December if you bring in an unwrapped toy donation for Toys Fo Tots, you can get yourself a free FBC beer. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 11/11 Josh Littig (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 11/11 Corey Clapper (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Direct download: MaryAndTheGiantRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:41am CDT

A bit ago I caught up with Dillon & Alex of The Winks at Encapsulated Studios in Maplewood, MO to talk about what they've been up to including some brand new music! We discuss their new EP, Release Party and share a sneak peek. Dillon performs 2 songs live acoustic for the show!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Lush (Acoustic)
  • Green Eyes (Acoustic)
  • Hopeless Not Helpless

Find more from The Winks wherever you get your digital music. Be sure to follow along with them on Facebook, Tik Tok & Instagram. https://linktr.ee/thewinks New music due out December 8th!

See them LIVE

December 9th at Platypus for Release Party with special guests Native State & Misplaced Religion.

 

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some the beautiful Fall weather with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 11/9 Singo Bingo: 1993 11/10 Steve Kyle {7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 11/10 Mickey Scott (6-9p) 11/11 Corey Clapper (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:14pm CDT

Tree One Four returns for a special Halloween episode! We had a lot of fun discussing some of our favorite Halloween costumes, candy, movies & more. We also talk about the latests from Tree One Four including some big shows and a brand new album! The guys gave me an exclusive track to leak on the show or the EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE! 

We also discuss their new side project as We Practiced Santeria. They recently started up a Sublime tribute preforming all your favorite songs. You can come sing along with them in November at Red Fish Blue Fish! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Cheiftain (World Premiere) 

See them LIVE:

Nov 11 at Red Fish Blue Fish as We Practiced Santeria: Sublime Tribute with Guerrilla Theory as Venice Queen: Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute

Nov 24 at The Pageant with The Urge & Wisemary

Dec 10 at Central Stage with Joe Somba

Dec 17 at Sky Music Lounge with Coach

Follow along with Tree One Four on Facebook & Instagram for more info! More new music very soon!

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some the beautiful Fall weather with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 11/2 Singo Bingo  FLI-HI Music: 11/3 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 11/4 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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The other night I caught up with my buddy Jackson Stokes while he was in town. He just got home from breaking a World Record with Devon Allman & Donovan Frankenreiter, the next week got married, then released his brand new PASSENGERS EP.  So he's been busy!! I'm thankful to sit and talk about all the good stuff he has going on in his life right now. We deep dive into the new EP, stories behind some of these songs, working with Luther Dickinson and we play a couple stripped down live for the show. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Ride
  • Until The Morning (Live)
  • Early Riser
  • Don't Tempt Me (Live)

Find PASSENGERS EP and more from Jackson Stokes on your favorite streaming platform. Pick up a CD copy at upcoming shows. JacksonStokes.com for everything!

See him LIVE

11/17 at Schmitty's in Belleville, IL

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some the beautiful Fall weather with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 10/26 Singo Bingo Halloween 10/27 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 10/28 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 10/29 Josh Littig (1-4p) FLI-HI Music: 10/27 Terrance Wafer (7-10p) 10/28 Corey Clapper (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Singer Songwriter Brian Krumm joins me on the show via Zoom for today's episode. Brian Krumm is now based in Chicago, IL area but shares some stories of his time growing up in the Collinsville, IL area & some of his previous work in groups like The Great Crusades & Suede Chain. We get in to his new album JUST FADE AWAY and some of the stories behind these songs, his upcoming tour and much more. 

Be sure to visit BrianKrumm.com for all dates and purchase your copy of JUST FADE AWAY on vinyl! Follow along with Brian Krumm on Facebook & Instagram!

See him LIVE:

10/11 Melody Inn Indianapolis, IN

10/12 The 5 Spot Nashville, TN

10/13 Miner's Theatre Collinsville,IL with Al Holliday & The East Side Rhythm Band. TICKETS HERE!

10/14 CU Folk & Roots Festival Urbana, IL 

10/15 Montrose Saloon Chicago, IL

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Just Fade Away
  • Stagger Inn (Again)
  • Back In My Old Neighborhood

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some the beautiful Fall weather with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 10/12 Singo Bingo 2010s Party Mix 10/13 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 10/14 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 10/15 Josh Littig (1-4p) FLI-HI Music: 10/13 James Bertel (7-10p) 10/14 Corey Clapper (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

 

Direct download: BrianKrummRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:32am CDT

The other day I stopped in at the wonderful Phat Buddha Studios in St.Louis, MO to meet up with my new friend Ashley Byrne. I've been following along with Ashley's work for a little while now but this was our first time getting to meet. It seemed like great timing as she's gearing up to release her new album BABY BLUE. We dive into some of the making of his album, stories that inspired some of the songs, Album Release Party and even play a few live for you!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Be Kind (Exclusive sneak peek)
  • Mark On The Wall (Live)
  • Baby Blue (Live)

Find more Ashley Byrne music on your favorite digital music platform! Pre-order BABY BLUE on vinyl at Ashley-Byrne.com

Don't miss the Album Release Party with special guests Golden Curls & Essential Knots on October 20th at Lion's Ampitheatre in Kirkwood, MO. Tickets here!

Follow along with Ashely Byrne on Facebook & Instagram for more info!

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some the beautiful Fall weather with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 10/5 Singo Bingo 10/6 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 10/7 Mickey Scott (7-10p) 10/8 Josh Littig (1-4p) FLI-HI Music: 10/6 Mickey Scott (7-10p) 10/7 Corey Clapper & Co (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Direct download: AshleyByrneRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10am CDT

 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Sinking Ships
  • Permanent Vacation
  • Old Time Feeling
  • Starry Moonlit Night

Videos of the live performances on YouTube!

Find more from Kevin Gruen including the single "Permanent Vacation" on your favorite digital music platform. Follow along with Kevin on Facebook & Instagram. KevinGruenMusic.com

See Kevin LIVE

9/27 Nightshift Bar St.Peters, MO 7-11p

9/28 Donatelli's Lake St.Louis, MO 7-10p

9/29 City Foundry St.Louis, MO 7-9p

9/30 Bennie's Pizza Pub Belleville, IL 2-5p

10/1 at Bar K St.Louis, MO 1-3p

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some the beautiful Fall weather with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 9/28 Singo Bingo: Groove & Boogie 9/29 Josh Littig (7-10p) 9/30 The Wurst Bavarian Bands (230p) Steve Kyle (7-10p) FLI-HI Music: 9/29 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 9/30 Corey Clapper & Co (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:42am CDT

/A while back I caught up with Comedian Max Pryce to talk about some of the behind the scenes stuff leading up to recording his new comedy special this weekend. We talk about life on the road, working with Tubi & much more. 

See Max Pryce LIVE

9/2 & 9/3 at St.Charles Funny Bone with Will O'Donnell & Mychael Anthony. Tickets at StLouisFunnyBone.com

Follow along with him on Facebook, Tik Tok & Instagram

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 9/2 Josh Littig (7-10p) 9/3 Mickey Scott (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 9/2 Mickey Scott (6-9p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Welcome to the show the guys of Humans & Strangers! I sit down and talk about some of the early days of how this group formed, upcoming show, new music like their latest single "Never Enough" and much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Love On You
  • Never Enough

See Humans & Strangers LIVE:

8/26 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room in St.Louis, MO with Dead Format & The Hangovers. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com

9/8 at Sky Music Lounge in Ballwin, MO

9/9 at Live Music Row in Belleville, IL

9/16 at South Broadway Athletic Club in St.Louis, MO for South X South Broadway with Old Souls Revival, Jeremiah Johnson, One Way Traffic, The Screechin Halts, Yard Eagle, Maness Brothers, The Haddonfields, Twaine Himself & Bobby Stevens. 

Find more info HumansandStrangers.com! Follow along with them on Facebook, Instagram & subscribe on YouTube!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 8/24 Singo Bingo: I Love The 80's 8/25 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 8/26 Josh Littig (7-10p) 8/27 Jeff Walchshauser (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 8/25 Mickey Scott (7-10p) 8/26 Terrance Waffer (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Direct download: HumansAndStrangersRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:29am CDT

Will Saulsbery returns! I caught up with Will at his home to talk about the brand new album from Money For Guns ALL THE DARKNESS THAT'S IN YOUR HEAD. We share a sneak peek at some songs, shares some stories behind the process and play one live acoustic!

Catch Money For Guns LIVE:

8/19 at The Kranzberg in St.Louis, MO 3pm Album Release Party with special guests River Ghost Revue & Wes Wingate. Tickets at MetroTix.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • All The Catholic Girls Love Paul Simon
  • I'm Electricity 
  • Where Only Ghosts Of Lovers Meet (live acoustic)

Find more info by following along with Money For Guns on Facebook & Instagram. Money-For-Guns.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 8/17 Singo Bingo: Rock N Roll HOF 8/18 Jeff Walschauser (7-10p) 8/19 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 8/20 Josh Littig (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 8/18 Josh Littig (7-10p) 8/19 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Singer Songwriter Andrew Dahle returns!! I met up with Andrew at his home. It'd been a few years since we've recorded together so it was really nice catching up with a friend.  We talk about what it's like being the tall guy at the concert, Jason Isbell and all about his solo debut album due out August 28th! We get into some of the stories & songs of this album and play a couple live acoustic for the today's show. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Freigh Train
  • Dead Man Walking (Live Acoustic)
  • Songs That She Sang In The Shower (Jason Isbell cover) (Live Acoustic)

Find more Andrew Dahle on your favorite streaming platform! Be sure to add the singles "Fell In Love in A Dive Bar" & "Dead Man Walking" to your favorite playlist. Visit AndrewDahle.com for more info. Be sure to follow along on Facebook & Instagram!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or click PLAY

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 8/17 Singo Bingo: Rock N Roll HOF 8/18 Jeff Walschauser (7-10p) 8/19 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 8/20 Josh Littig (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 8/18 Josh Littig (7-10p) 8/19 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:58pm CDT

Paul Niehaus IV returns!! I took a trip back to Blue Lotus Recordings in St.Louis, MO to meet up with my buddy Paul Niehaus. We've spent a lot of time in the studio talking about a lot of various albums he's been a part of but this time we're talking about his debut album! Paul shares some stories behind this collection of songs, his upcoming album release party and we play one live acoustic. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • My Daddy's Old Guitar
  • I'll Be Your Shelter (In Time Of Storm) Luther Ingram cover
  • If I Stay Too Long (Live)

See Paul Niehaus LIVE:

August 18th Album Release Party at Mad Art Gallery with special guests VonMeyer & Red I HiFi

Follow along with Paul on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram. Keep an eey out for his music video for the single "Chasing The Sun" debuting August 11th. 

Be sure to visit Blue Lotus Recordings to record your next project! BlueLotusRecordings.com

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 8/10 Singo Bingo 8/11 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 8/12 Josh Littig (7-10p) 8/13 Matt Walterscheid (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 8/11 Corey Clapper (7-10p) 8/12 Jeff Walchauser (7-10p) 8/13 Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations (4-6p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Direct download: PaulNiehaus2RPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:24pm CDT

A bit ago I caught up with Chris J Bo to learn a bit more about him and his work recording & producing music. We've played a bunch of his work on this show throughout the years from some of my local favorites like Antonio The Great (ATG), Dub Flow, Daemon, Retro Champ & more. He has since branched out and recently worked with Jev from Toronto and they have a track with 10 million plays on Spotify! We get into some of the process, inluences and stories from behind the scenes. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Retro Champ "Lawd Have Mercy"
  • Jev "Where's the Confetti?"
  • Daemon "Hard to Say (Thunder) ft Goony
  • Dub Flow "Snakes & Sparklers"

Find more of Chris J Bo's work at ChrisJBo.com. Follow along with him on Instagram!

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 8/3 Singo Bingo 8/11 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 8/12 Josh Littig (7-10p) 8/13 Matt Walterscheid (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 8/11 Corey Clapper (7-10p) 8/12 Jeff Walchauser (7-10p) 8/13 Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations (2-5p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

 
Direct download: ChrisJBoRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:35pm CDT

Belleville singer songwriter Vannah Leigh joins me on today's show to share some of her songs & stories. She brought along friends of the show Steve Bauer & Matt Rudolf. Steve & Matt have been accompling her at gigs and helped her record her debut BUTTERFLIES EP due out August 5th! We play a few songs live acoustic and share some stories behind the songs. This episode was recorded at IL Buco in St.Louis, MO. Big thank you to Mark for allowing us to hang out and record. Stick around at the end of this episode for a quick chat with Mark to learn a bit more about IL Buco. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Butterflies
  • A Hundred Million Reasons
  • Annie Marie
  • Our Song (Taylor Swift cover)
  • Mother's Day

Follow along with Vannah Leigh on Facebook & Instagram for more info 

See her LIVE

Aug 5th at Mr BBQ at Mystic Oaks Golf Course in Waterloo, IL

Sept 2nd at Lincoln Theatre in Belleville, IL opening for Crystal Gayle

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 8/3 Singo Bingo 8/4 Mickey Scott (7-10p) 8/5 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 8/6 Lauren Hoffman (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 8/4 Cole Blue Steel (7-10p) 8/5 The Breakdowwns (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

 

Direct download: VannahLeighRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:13pm CDT

Justus & The Experience RETURNS! It's been a long time since I've seen my friend Dean Justus of Justus & The Experience. It was a lot of fun getting to hang out with him at his home in Granite City, IL talking about some of his adventures the last few years including hiking the Appalachian Trail. We talked about hawiian shirts, making music with our friends and putting together his debut album!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Human Race
  • One More Night
  • Keep The Love Alive

See Justus & The Experience LIVE:

7/27 Thursday at Happy Trails at Willow Springs in Tamms, IL along with Chicago Farmer, One Way Traffic, Colt Ball & Friends, Fleetwood & Family, Spillie Nelson, Kirkos, Lofty's Comet & much more. Tickets & more info at HappyTrailsMusicAndArtsFestival.net

Follow along with Justus & The Experience on Facebook! Keep an eye for new merch, website & album coming soon!

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 7/27 Singo Bingo:The Movies 7/28 Freese's Pond for Andrew's Hugs Day (7-10p) 7/29 Michael Scott (7-10p) 7/30 Josh Littig (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 7/28 Corey Clapper & Mike Belaska 7/29 Steve Kyle (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Come hungry and test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

Direct download: JustusAndTheExprience2RPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:16pm CDT

The Fighting Side returns!! I joined The Fighting Side at band practice the other night to talk about their brand new singles "Fires" & "Can't Help Myself" that our now available TODAY! We get into some of the stories behind these songs, life on the road, gas station eggs, new partnership with Low Road Merch Co and so much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Fires
  • Can't Help Myself

Find more from The Fighting Side on your favorite streaming platform. Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube! TheFightingSide.com

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 7/27 Singo Bingo 7/28 Corey Clapper (7-10p) 7/29 Michael Scott (7-10p) 7/30 Josh Littig (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 7/29 Steve Kyle (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Swing by and get an early sneak peek during their soft opening weekends all throughout July. Test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

 
Direct download: TheFightingSide3RPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:40pm CDT

Discrepancies RETURN! One of my favorites return to the show with a brand new EP. We get into some of the stories behind the songs, video games, life on the road, Marc's beans and so much more! 

Check out their PRODUCT OF ENTERTAINMENT EP wherever you get your digital music. Grab a CD copy or a shirt at DiscrepanciesMusic.com or InvogueRecords.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Testify
  • Hands Up
  • Limitless

Be sure to follow along on Facebook, Instagram & Subscribe on YouTube! 

Catch them coming to a town near you as they hit the road with ARCHERS

 

AUG 7 MON Turf Club @ 6:30pm St Paul, MN
 
AUG 8 TUE 1867 Bar @ 7:00pm Lincoln, NE 

AUG 9 WED Lefty's Live Music @ 5:00pm Des Moines, IA

AUG 11 FRI VIVO Live Music @ 6:00pm Overland Park, KS

AUG 12 SAT The Riff @ 6:00pm Springfield, MO

AUG 13 SUN Three Links Deep Ellum @ 6:30pm Dallas, TX

AUG 15 TUE Come and Take It Live @ 5:30pm Austin, TX

AUG 16 WED Scout Bar @ 6:00pm Houston, TX

AUG 17 THU Downtown Music Hall @ 6:00pm Fort Walton Beach, FL

AUG 19 SAT The Orpheum @ 6:00pm Tampa, FL

AUG 20 SUN Conduit @ 6:00pm Winter Park, FL

AUG 21 MON Aisle 5 @ 6:30pm Atlanta, GA

AUG 23 WED The Cobra @ 6:00pm Nashville, TN

AUG 24 THU Hoosier Dome @ 6:00pm Indianapolis, IN

AUG 25 FRI fifteenTWELVE Creative Compound @ 6:00pm Louisville, KY

AUG 26 SAT The Forge @ 6:00pm Joliet, IL

AUG 27 SUN The Annex @ 5:00pm Madison, WI

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 7/20 Singo Bingo 7/21 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 7/23 Jeff Walchshauser (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 7/21 Mickey Scott (7-10p) 7/22 Laid Back Country Pickers (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Swing by and get an early sneak peek during their soft opening weekends all throughout July. Test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

Direct download: Discrepancies77RPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28pm CDT

A bit ago I caught up with my friend Langen Elise from the group The Defeated County. We took a dive into their recent album AN EARLY FALL that they releaesed in 2020. We talk about some of the process, songwriting and share a few favorites. We also talk about some of Langen's recent health concerns including being misdiagnosed with cancer. 

Come see The Defeated County LIVE

7/29 at The Crack Fox with Jeffy & The Sunken Heads and Elektrodinosaur. Sponsored by Mighty Kind. $10

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. TheDefeatedCounty.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • A Glow
  • Sun Shining Day

Find more music from The Defeated County wherever you get your digital music! Physical copies available at the show.

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 7/20 Singo Bingo 7/21 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 7/23 Jeff Walchshauser (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 7/21 Mickey Scott (7-10p) 7/22 Laid Back Country Picker (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Swing by and get an early sneak peek during their soft opening weekends all throughout July. Test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

Direct download: Langen2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:04pm CDT

The other night I stopped by Outrun The Fall band practice to catch up with Brandon, Ryan & Josh of the group. We recorded this the night before the new single "The Rattler" was released so it was exciting to caputre some of their thoughts before it goes live all over the world. We talked about recording with Jack Daniels at Sicktones, lyric video, possibly more new music and their big ol BBQ Bash Party! We also tackle some of the tough topics like favorite chicken strips place, crispy bacon vs chewy bacon and much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • To The Grave 
  • The Rattler

Join us at Diamond Music Hall in St.Peters, MO on Saturday July 15th for BBQ Bash 2! Live music from Outrun The Fall, NOWAKE, Inner Outlines & Willem Dafrend! FREE BBQ from Dickey's Smokehouse while supplies last, so grab a ticket today to ensure you get some. TICKETS AT EVENTBRITE.com

Follow along with Outrun The Fall on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram. Merch at OutrunTheFall.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 7/13 Singo Bingo 7/14 James Bertels (7-10p) 7/15 Mickey Scott (7-10p) 7/16 Josh Littig (1-4p).  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Swing by and get an early sneak peek during their soft opening weekends all throughout July. Test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

Direct download: OutrunTheFall4.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:50pm CDT

A while back I linked up with singer songwriter Joe Robinson to talk about his music JJR Band. Recently he reached out to tell me about some work he'd been doing in his new recording studio and a talented young songwriter he was recording named Damon. I stopped in to visit Joe at his studio to meet up with Damon and his bandmate Ness Holiday. We had some fun talking about how these three all meet, their individual music and some of the new music they are collaborating to make and we get a sneak peek at Damon's debut EP. We also busted out a few guitars and did some live acoustic versions of some new songs these guys are working on!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Joe Robinson "Mom" (Live Acoustic)
  • Damon  "One Man"
  • Damon "So It Seems" (Live Acoustic)

Find more from Joe Robinson on socials & streaming platforms under JJR Band. New JJR Band songs on the way! Hit up Joe for your recording needs!

You can follow Damon on FB & Instagram @damon_do_music or his band @two_or_more_stl with Ness Holiday @ness_holiday 

Damon's debut self titled EP is now available on all streaming platforms!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 6/29 Singo Bingo 6/30 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 7/1 Matt Walterscheid (7-10p) 7/2 Josh Littig (1-4p).  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Swing by and get an early sneak peek during their soft opening weekends all throughout June & July. Test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

 
Direct download: damonRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:33am CDT

Last night I stopped in at Clayton Studios in St.Louis, MO to meet up with the guys of The Mercs! We get into a bit of their history, their debut album INTRANAUT and their big album release party happening this Saturday night. 

See them LIVE

7/1 at Red Flag in St.Louis, MO Album Release Party with special guests Squircle The Destroyer & Petty Grievances 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Colossus 
  • El Captain

Find more of their music at TheMercs.Bandcamp.com. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 6/29 Singo Bingo 6/30 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 7/1 Matt Walterscheid (7-10p) 7/2 Josh Littig (1-4p).  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Swing by and get an early sneak peek during their soft opening weekends all throughout June & July. Test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

Direct download: MercsRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:41pm CDT

Last Friday evening I clocked out after a working all week, ran home and grabbed my microphone then headed East to Copper Fire in Belleville, IL to meet up with Miranda Bury. Miranda is a very talented singer songwriter and is gearing up to release her debut album! We set and talked about the album, a bit of her early days, her family, stories behind some of these songs and much more!

After recording, I spent the rest of the evening enjoying Miranda's show to a packed house at Copper Fire. It was a great time! She played a nice mix of originals & covers, some 90[s country mixed with some of your favorite pop hits. Come see her LIVE:

June 30th at The Bullpen Bar & Grill for her ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

July 23rd at New Athens Kaskaskia River Festival with Confederate Railroad

Follow along with her on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok for more. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube!

On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at her album including:

  • Janis & Dolly
  • Momma's Kitchen
  • Delilah's Song
  • Buy Me A Drink

Find some of the singles on Apple & Amazon Music currently. Full album due out June 30th on all streaming services!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 6/8 Singo Bingo 6/9 Andy Tucker (7-10p) 6/10 Steve Kyle (7-10p). Celebrate 7 years of FBC on June 24th at the Lu-WOW party!FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Swing by and get an early sneak peek during their soft opening weekends all throughout June & July. Test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

Direct download: MirandaBuryRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:10am CDT

I spent my Memorial Day weekend hanging out by the lake, drinking a couple cold Busch Light Peach beers and hanging out with my good buddies in Native State! We had a lot of fun recording this one. We deep dive into what they've been up to since we last spoke including their new live album SEX ROCK LIVE and their two brand new singles! We also talk about their upcoming shows and what else is coming up for the band.

See them LIVE

6/2 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room in St.Louis, MO with Discrepancies, Daemon, Reddstar, Awake At Last & Alborn. Tickets here!

6/16 at Red Fish Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO with Blind Velvet

6/23 at Cafe Berlin in Columbia, MO

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Coupe De Grace
  • Down And Out 
  • I Want You 

Find more from Native State wherever you get your digital music! Be sure to follow along on Facebook & Instagram!

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music Wentzville: 6/1 Singo Bingo 6/2 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 6/3 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10pm) 6/4 Lauren Hoffman (1-4p). Live Music Flint Hill: 6/2 Buddy & Q 6/3 Josh Littig. June 2nd Soft Opening of brand new Flint Hill location with July 29 as the Grand Opening celebration!

Direct download: NativeStateRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:27pm CDT

I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend and had the opportunity to spend some time with friends & family. Last week I caught up with my buddy Alan Shawgo for today's episode of Rock Paper Podcast. We get into some of his story of the early days of falling in love with photography to working with Fivefold. We also talk about his podcast To The West And Back that he records with his friend Nick. 

Follow along with all things Alan Shawgo @shawgostudios on Facebook & Instagram or ShawgoStudios.com. Listen to To The West And Back on your favorite podcast apps or ToTheWestAndBack.com

On this episode you'll hear Fivefold "Hindsight." Be sure to check out the music video filmed & directed by Alan Shawgo. 

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music Wentzville: 6/1 Singo Bingo 6/2 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 6/3 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10pm) 6/4 Lauren Hoffman (1-4p). Live Music Flint Hill: 6/2 Buddy & Q 6/3 Josh Littig. June 2nd Soft Opening of brand new Flint Hill location with July 29 as the Grand Opening celebration!

 

Direct download: AlanShawgoRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:25pm CDT

The other day I sat down with Ed Akers of Local636. We recently recorded an episode of his show Local636 Podcast where I was the guest talking all about Rock Paper Podcast & Debbstock. Go listen if you haven't, now available on YouTube and all the podcast apps! It was time to flip the script and put Ed in the hot seat. We get into his story of getting involved with Local636, the podcast, his love of St.Charles and the festival celebrating all things St.Charles county with 636 Day! 

Listen to Local636 on your favorite podcast app or in full video on YouTube! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Join us at 636 Day on June 3rd with live music from Russo & Co, Inimical Drive, Steve Ewing, Claudia Rose & Curt Copeland & The Consequences. This is a FREE event! Details at 636day.com

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 5/18 Singo Bingo 5/19 Josh Littig (7-10p) 5/20 Steve Kyle (7-10pm) 5/21 Lauren Hoffman (1-4p).  June 2nd Soft Opening of brand new Flint Hill location with July 29 as the Grand Opening celebration!

Direct download: EdAkersRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:33pm CDT

Today I'm thrilled to get to meet up with This Is Falling. This was first time officially meeting all the guys and I had so much fun with them. We deep dive into their brand new album TIFWAVE, stories behind some of the songs, the music video, Album Release Party and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Retro Champ "A Place For My Head" ft Isaac Etter of This Is Falling
  • Mango
  • Sludgehammer
  • The Hunt

Find more from This Is Falling wherever you get your digital music. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram! 

See them LIVE

5/13 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room in St.Louis, MO for their Album Release Party with special guests Inner Outlines, Hard Graves & Facing Infamy

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or click PLAY

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 5/11 Singo Bingo 5/12 James Bertels (7-10p) 5/13 Buddy & Q  (7-10pm) 5/14 Matt Walterscheid (1-4p). 

Direct download: ThisIsFallingRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:01am CDT

Friday April 28th I took a ride downtown to see my buddies in Russo & Co headline their first St.Louis show at The Hawthorn with support from Mark Perkins & Redemption River. Before the show we set up a few mics in the green room to catch up a bit about everything they have coming up for the band. We also decdided to rip a little single mic bluegrass style version of an unreleased song live acoustic for the show!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Drink And Drive
  • Prizefighter (Live Acoustic)

Find more music on your favorite streaming service!

See them LIVE:

5/14 at Old Rock House with Emily Wallace, Ryan Cheney & Meredit Hopping for Debbstock. Tickets at Tinyurl.com/Debbstock

6/3 at 636 Day in Frechtown/St.Charles, MO with Inimical Drive, Steve Ewing & Claudia Rose. 

6/11 at Busch Stadium for Boots At Busch 

Follow along with Russo & Co on Facebook & Instagram. 

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 5/11 Singo Bingo 5/12 James Bertels (7-10p) 5/13 Buddy & Q  (7-10pm) 5/14 Matt Walterscheid (1-4p). 

Direct download: Russo33RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:11am CDT

I caught up with Luminal the other day to get to know a little more about the band. We talk about some of their recorded music, new music and upcoming shows! We also had fun talking about some of favorite people around town, favorite spots to eat and much more. 

New music on the way! Follow along with them on Instagram @LuminalbandSTL

See them LIVE

May 9th at Platypus 

June 4th at Splash Pad (House show)

June 6th at Platypus 

July 28th at The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Parallels 

Find more Luminal wherever you get your digital music!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or click PLAY

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 5/4 Singo Bingo 5/5 Dennis & Brad O'Hagan (7-10p) 5/6 Steve Kyle (7-10pm) 5/7 James Jones (1-4p).   

Direct download: LuminalRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:55pm CDT

I caught up with members of One Way Traffic at Leah's home to sit and talk about their brand new album MOVE INTO THE OUTSIDE, the group's 2nd full album release. We talk about their recent album release party and possible live ablum recording, some stories behind the songs and get a sneak peek at the album. We also talk upcoming tour & festival season. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Operator
  • Go Easy
  • Painted Window

Find more One Way Traffic music on your favorite streaming service. Grab a physical copy at any upcoming shows! 

See them LIVE:

4/27  One Way Traffic at New Terrain Brewing Golden, CO
4/28  One Way Traffic at ADOBO - Denver, CO
4/29  One Way Traffic at Beyond The Mountain Brewing Company Boulder, CO
4/30  One Way Traffic with Cameron Keeling & The Runaway Train live at Lucia Lawrence, KS
5/13 at Old Rock House with Arkansauce & Opal Agafia St.Louis, MO
 
OneWayTrafficmusic.com for more info. Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. 
 
Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 4/27 Singo Bingo Best of Country  4/28 Josh Littig (7-10p) 4/29 Buddy & Q (7-10pm). 
 
Direct download: OneWayTraffic2.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:08pm CDT

Ryan Cheney & Matt Benne return!! These two have become great friends of mine over the years of following their band Fivefold around the last decade. I always enjoy getting to catch up with them. In this episode we talk about Matt Benne getting into recording and producing music of his own now as a singer songwriter along with for Fivefold and others. We talk about brand new Fivefold music, their new Patreon and podcast! We also deep dive into some of Ryan's work like his new single dedicated to his wife called "Best Life" and we play one LIVE!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Benne "Livin On"
  • Benne "Two Strangers"
  • Fivefold "Amped Up"
  • Fivefold "Lost Within (Re-Imagnined)"
  • Ryan Cheney "Best Life"
  • Ryan Cheney "Song For The Broken (Live Acoustic)"

Follow along with Ryan Cheney, Matt Benne & Fivefold on the socials. Fivefoldband.com. Find more of their music wherever you get digital music! Contact Matt for recording at ResolutionAudio.net

New Fivefold single "Feel Something" due out April 28th. Pre-Save today!

See them LIVE

5/14 Debbstock at Old Rock House with Ryan Cheney, Emily Wallace, Russo & Co and Meredith Hopping. Tickets at tinyurl.com/debbstock. All proceeds go to support brain cancer awareness & patients. 

5/20 Ryan Cheney at Millpond Brewing

5/21 Ryan Cheney at Vintage Wine Bar

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 4/21 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 4/22 Steve Kyle (7-10p). Also Saturday 4/22 2pm is their Wentzminster Dog Show! Proceeds of the dog show go to support On My Way To Furever Rescue.

Direct download: CheneyBenneRPP.mp3
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Matt F Basler returns! This time he brought along his management Col. Dylan Clubb to sit in with us. We talk about his newly found authentic version of himself and finding a home in country music. He's currently working on a brand new Country album and we talk about some of the songs and play a couple live acoustic! 

See Matt LIVE

May 13th at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO for his Album Release Party with Yard Eagle & Blond Guru. Tickets at offbroadwaystl.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Incomplete (Live on Rock Paper Podcast)
  • Tryin (Live on Rock Paper Podcast)

Find more from Matt F Basler on your favorite streaming platform or buy CDs, Shirts & more at MattFBasler.com. Follow along with him on Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube & Instagram.

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 4/13 Singo Bingo: I Love 80's 4/14 Buddy & Q (7-10p) 4/15 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p). 

Direct download: MattFBasler6RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:45pm CDT

One of my favorites, singer songwriter Bobby Stevens returns! Bobby has a brand new album titled GLAD YOU PICKED UP due out on April 7th. We sit down to deep dive into the album talking about some of the tracks, stories behind the songs & play one live acoustic! We also talk about wrestling, Jimmy Buffett and so much more. 

Catch Bobby Stevens LIVE

April 8th at Central Stage in St.Louis, MO for Side Car's Album Release Party along with Prairie Rehab. Tickets at MetroTix.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • It's Margaritaville Somewhere
  • Thanksgiving Day, Dayton, Ohio 2017 (Live Acoustic)
  • You Deserve A Donut

GLAD YOU PICKED UP available wherever you get your digital music on April 7th. Download at BobbyStevens.bandcamp.com

Follow along with Bobby Stevens on Facebook & Instagram!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 4/6 Singo Bingo: Soutlown 4/7 James Bertels (7-10p) 4/8 Steve Kyle (7-10p). Fish Fry Fridays all through Lent!

Direct download: BobbyStevens3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:28am CDT

The other day I caught up with my buddies Matt Hitchcock & Phil Russo of Side Car. We enjoyed some Domino's Pizza and a few beverages from Topo Chico and took a deep dive into their debut record DINNER & A BOX OF WINE. We share some stories behind the songs, give a sneak peek a few tracks and play a couple live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Baby Don't Give Me Those Blues
  • The Sangamon (Live Acoustic)
  • Ol 44
  • My Best Friend's Girl (The Cars cover) (Live Acoustic)

DINNER & A BOX OF WINE is due out on April 1st. Join us at Central Stage in St.Louis, MO on April 8th to celebrate at Album Release Party with special guests Bobby Stevens & Prairie Rehab! Tickets at MetroTix.com

Be sure to follow along with Side Car on Facebook & Instagram!

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 3/30 Singo Bingo: Best of 2020 3/31 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 4/1 Matt Walterscheid (7-10p). Fish Fry Fridays all through Lent!

Direct download: SideCarRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:25pm CDT

Bob McKee returns! Back in January 2023 Bob McKee released his solo album I DON'T WANT YOU IN HERE to the world. I caught up with him at his St.Louis home to take a deep dive into the album with him discussing some stories behind the songs and recording process. We also play a live acoustic one for you! We also tease at a brand new project he's working on along with new Vondrukes music on the way. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Cars (Live Acoustic)
  • I Don't Want You In Here
  • Parasol Games

Find I DON'T WANT WANT YOU IN HERE streaming on your favorite music platform. Be sure to check out Bob's work with The Vondrukes while you're over there. CD copies are also available! Follow along with Bob McKee on your Facebook! BobMcKee.net

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 3/23 Singo Bingo: Golden Oldies 3/24 Lauren Hoffman (7-10p) 3/25 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p). Fish Fry Fridays all through Lent!! 

Direct download: BpbMcKeeRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:26pm CDT

Get to know a little more about singer songwriter Chris Zumwalt on today's episode! We had fun talking about his start in music and play a couple live acoustic. We also talk about recording at Sawhorse Studios with Chris Turnbaugh, some upcoming festivals and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Run (Live Acoustic)
  • Get Up Child (Live Acoustic)

Find more Chris Zumwalt on your favorite streaming platform. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram.

See him LIVE

March 24 at Main Street Honky Tonk St.Charles, MO

March 25 at StLouisiana Q

March 26 at Main Street Tattoo Collective 

March 31 at Cori's Twin Gables

July 8 at Nasty Glass in Knob Noster, MO

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 3/23 Singo Bingo: Golden Oldies 3/24 Lauren Hoffman (7-10p) 3/25 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p). Fish Fry Fridays all through Lent!! 

Direct download: ChrisZumwaltRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:37pm CDT

I caught up with singer songwriter Riley Holtz & multi-intrumentalist Nathan Sickmeier of Riley Holtz & The Lost Cause to get to know a little more about their story. We talk about up their upcoming album and play a couple live acoustic. Riley shares some stories of behind the songs, growing up, singing on cruise ships & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Movin On (live acoustic)
  • Home 
  • Josey's Ring (live acoustic)

Find more Riley Holtz & The Lost Cause on your favorite streaming app. Be sure to follow along with them on Instagram!

See them LIVE

March 25 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with John Henry. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com or the box office.

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 3/16 Singo Bingo: Modern Rock 3/17 Josh Littig (7-10p) 3/18 Steve Kyle (7-10p). Fish Fry Fridays all through Lent!! 

Direct download: RileyHoltzRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:35am CDT

The other day I caught up with singer songwriter Dan Turnbaugh to talk about his brand new project Spirit + Sound. He's working on the debut EP and gives us an a little advance sneak peek. We talk about some of the songs, moving to California and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Satellite 
  • Cliffs & Clouds (World Premiere) 

Find more from Dan at MusicEmbryo.bandcamp.com, linktr.ee/spiritandsound or on your favorite streaming platform. Be sure to follow along with Spirit + Sound on Instagram!

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 3/9 Singo Bingo: Hip Hop 3/10 James Bertels (7-10p) 3/11 Buddy & Q (7-10p). Fish Fry Fridays all through Lent!! 

Direct download: SpiritSoundRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:10pm CDT

I am excited to welcome a brand new podcast to the show, IF YOU GIVE A MOM A PODCAST. My friend and now 4x guest, Jaimie, recently launched her own podcast with her friend Amanda. I figured it was time to sit down and get to know them a little better and what inspired two mothers to start up a podcast.  We deep dive into some stories of bad jobs, ghost stories and & so much more.

If you haven't already, be sure to click Subscribe and follow IF YOU GIVE A MOM A PODCAST on your favorite podcast app. Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 3/9 Singo Bingo: Hip Hop 3/10 Jim Bertels (7-10p) 3/11 Buddy & Q (7-10p). Fish Fry Fridays all through Lent!! 

 
Direct download: IfYouGiveAMomAPodcast.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:10pm CDT

Chris Chamness returns! I caught up with Chris a bit ago to talk about some of his latest adventures traveling the world, some brand new music, upcoming shows, struggles with depression, stories behind some of these songs and a whole lot more. We play 2 of them live acoustic for you!

Find more Chris Chamness wherever you get your digital music. Be sure to follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Come see him LIVE

March 11 at Hangar 9 Carbondale, IL

April 19 at Zombie Guitar Company 2 in Sparta, IL

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Square One
  • Long Days (Live Acoustic)
  • Concrete Skies 
  • Living With My Ghosts (Live Acoustic)

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Direct download: ChrisChamness2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:32pm CDT

I caught up with Singer Songwriter Logan Chapman at his home the other day to discuss his debut WHERE I'LL BE EP, some of the stories behind these songs, upcoming release party and much more! We play one live acoustic for the show and give an exclusive sneak peek at a brand new one!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Solstice 
  • Cocaine Rich (Live Acoustic)
  • No Doubt 

See Logan LIVE

2/24 EP Release Party with Blind Velvet at Rude Dog Pub in Cape Giradeau, MO

2/25 at Good Time Daiquiris in Cape Giradeau, MO

Find more info by following along with Logan Chapman on Facebook & Instagram. Follow along with Logan on your favorite streaming platform and add "Solstice" to your playlists!

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 2/23 Singo Bingo: 90's Party Mix 2/24 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 2/25 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p). Fish Fry starting Feb 22nd!! 

 

Direct download: LoganChampanRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:07pm CDT

The other night I had the opportunity to sit across from one of my favorite songwriters Dana Michael Anderson and record today's episode. This was a real treat for me. Dana returns to talk all about his recent adventures through life in his RV, some new songs he's working on, journaling and his work with Poss Music Works. 

Dana plays 2 unreleased songs live acoustic for today's show. Hopefully they'll be appearing on a new album in 2023! We also talk about a few old favorites from his FULL GROWN CHILD album. On this episode you'll hear:

  • Rosie, Arkansas (Live Acoustic)
  • Heartache In 3/4 Time (Live Acoustic)
  • Eyes Like Mine
  • 3 DUIs

Find more Dana Michael Anderson music wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with Dana on Facebook!

Join Dana at the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat the weekend of March 10-12 in Makanda, IL at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center with special guests Jonathan Byrd, Trout Fishing In America & Beth Bombara

Find more info about Poss Music Works at PossMusicWorks.com

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 2/16 Singo Bingo: Love Is A Battlefield 2/17 Josh Littig (7-10p) 2/18 Steve Kyle (7-10p). Fish Frys starting Feb 22nd!! 

 

Direct download: DanaMichaelAnderson2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:23pm CDT

The other day I caught up with singer songwriter Lindsey via Zoom. I had a great time meeting her and talking about her just getting started in the music business. We talk about her brand new single "Save Me" and her music video to go with it. Be sure to check it out on YouTube! 

Find all things Lindsey at Linktr.ee/lindseyrocks. Follow along with her on Instagram & Tik Tok. Find "Save Me" on your favorite platform and add it to your playlist!

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 2/9 Singo One Hit Wonders 2/10 Jeff Walchshauer (7-10p) 2/11 Andy Tucker (7-10p)

 

Direct download: LindseyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:31pm CDT

A bit ago I sat down with Corey Saathoff & Josh Kean of The Trophy Mules to get to know a little more about them and their brand new album NO SOONER THAN THE MOON. We deep dive into some of the stories behind this album and play a couple live acoustic ones for you! 

On this episode you'll hear:

-Cold Comfort

-Cure For The Common Blues ( Live Acoustic)

-Chupacabra Valentine (Live Acoustic)

-Wish You Well 

Find all things The Trophy Mules at TheTrophyMules.com. Follow along with them on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. You can find their album and more tunes streaming on your favorite platform! 

Catch them LIVE

Sunday Feb 19 1-4 at The Weingarten Belleville, IL

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 2/9 Singo One Hit Wonders 2/10 Jeff Walchshauer (7-10p) 2/11 Andy Tucker (7-10p)

Direct download: TheTrophyMulesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:21pm CDT

Modern Day Zero & ANDTHEYRISE Return!! The other night I caught up with some of the guys of MDZ & ATR to talk all about their big show coming up at Diamond Music Hall. Scott Gertken (Vocals), Scott Davis (Guitar) & Matt Arana (Guitar) of MDZ talk about some of the early days and their recent appearance at the Toast To Jeff Burton show. Also joining the show we have Mathias Leavitt (Vocals/Bass) & Scott Davis (Vocals/Guitar) of ATR! They shine a little light on some of their history and what all is going into this show to make it extra special since this will be there live show debut. I also managed to sweet talk both bands into playing live acoustic for the show for a bonus treat!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Modern Day Zero "Down"
  • Outrun The Fall "To The Grave"
  • ANDTHEYRISE "Afraid Of The World"
  • Modern Day Zero "Nothing's Ever Fine (Live Acoustic)"
  • ANDTHEYRISE "God Forsaken (Live Acoustic)"

Find more Modern Day Zero & ANDTHEYRISE tunes wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with them on Facebook 

See them LIVE!! February 11th, 2023 at Diamond Music Hall in St.Peters, MO. Performances from Modern Day Zero, ANDTHEYRISE, Outrun The Fall & Mister Malone. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 2/2 Singo Bingo Modern Pop 2/3 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 2/4 Steve Kyle (7-10p)

Direct download: MDZATRRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:00am CDT

A bit ago I linked up with Dane Louis over Zoom. Dane is a Country music singer songwriter from Sioux City, Iowa currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. I enjoyed getting to know a little more about him and his music. We talk a bit about some of the early days, moving to Nashville, bumping into celebrities, recording new music and his new single "Fire." 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Whiskey Wears Off
  • Fire

Find more Dane Louis wherever you get your digital music. Follow along on Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube or visit DaneLouisOfficial.com

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 1/26 Singo Bingo Modern Pop 1/27 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 1/28 Josh Littig (7-10p)

Direct download: DaneLouisRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:57pm CDT

I hopped on a Zoom call the other day to catch up with my buddy Justus Lacewell of Justus & The Limits. We deep dive into some of the latest news like the name change (formerly Rastasaurus), brand new music & recording. 

Check out the newest singles from Justus & The Limits "Hot Rx" & "Fear" on today's episode!

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. JustusandtheLimits.com

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 1/14 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 1/19 Singo Bingo 1/20 Denver Wade Trent (7-10p) 1/21 Steve Kyle (7-10p)

Direct download: JustusLacewellRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:57am CDT

Just before the holidays I received a text that my good buddy Joe Bizelli was coming home and wanted to record some podcast. He brought along returning guest and fantastic songwriter Kenny Lee Hall to join. I had so much spending some time with these two. We swap a bunch of stories and they played a bunch of songs live acoustic for us. 

 
On this episode you'll hear:
  • Kenny Lee Hall "Thong" (Live Acoustic)
  • Joe Bizelli "Not Around" (Live Acoustic)
  • Kenny Lee Hall "Honeymoon" (Live Acoustic)
  • Joe Bizelli "Got A Thing" (Live Acoustic)
  • Kenny Lee Hall "Jesus How's Your Mom?" (Live Acoustic)
  • Joe Bizelli "Find Your Way" (Live Acoustic)
  • Kenny Lee Hall "Kiss Me" (Live Acoustic)

Go see Kenny Lee Hall LIVE 

1/25 at Focal Point in Maplewood, MO for Songbird Cafe STL with Taylor Steele, Tim Crosby & Clayton Jones. Tickets at Songbird-STL.com

Catch Joe Bizelli playing all around Nashville! 

Be sure to follow along with Joe Bizelli & Kenny Lee Hall on Facebook & Instagram. 

Check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 1/5 Singo Bingo 1/6 Matt Walterscheid (7-10p) 1/7 Steve Kyle (7-10p)

Direct download: JoeBizelliKenHallRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:54am CDT

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