The other day I stopped by Willem Dafrend's rehearsal space to sit down with the guy and talk all about thier brand new album OLD GHOSTS/NEW GARMENTS. We deep dive into some of these tracks and the stories behind the songs. We also talk about their upcoming shows & whats next for 2025!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Where Are My Keys
  • Angry Sticks
  • Green Goblin

OLD GHOSTS/NEW GARMENTS now available wherever you get your digital music! Support them by buying a shirt or download music on Bandcamp!

See them LIVE:

2/15 Columbia, MO at King Theodore's Record Store w/ Lowest Life, Hockey Smile & Ghost Goddess

3/9 St.Louis, MO at Red Flag w/ Darkest Hour, Blistered Spirit & Unfleshing. Tickets here!

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Direct download: WillemDafrend2RPP.mp3
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Bluesman Matt "Rattlesnake Lesch returns to the show to talk all about his brand new album BLUES CUT LIKE GLASS. We deep dive into some stories behind these songs, stories about our friends Big George Brock & Gus Thorton, recording at Blue Lotus in St.Louis and his upcoming Album Release Party. Matt brought his guitar and performed one of the tracks live acoustic for the show!

See him LIVE

1/18 at National Blues Museum in St.Louis, MO for the Album Release Party. Tickets here!

1/26-2/2 at Blues Cruise with Dylan Triplett

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Still Got My Blues
  • He's A Bluesman (Acoustic)
  • Blues Cut Like Glass

Find more from Matt "Rattlesnake" Lesch wherever you get your digital music. MattRattleSnakeLesch.com Follow along on FB & IG for more info.

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Direct download: MattRattlesnakeLesch2RPP.mp3
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During the holiday break between Christmas & New Year I caught up with my buddy Gus Page. You may remember Gus from his past appearances on the show with Hobo Empire and most recently Russo & Co. Gus recently left Russo & Co and we talk about some of his recent life transitions and what he's been up to. We talk about a new record coming soon and give you a sneak peek at his next single! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Riverside Blues 
  • Tell Diane (Mike Jordan cover)
  • Cryin (Live Acoustic)
  • That Spirit of Christmas (Live Acoustic) (Ray Charles cover)

Find more from Gus Page wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with him on FB, IG, Tik Tok & YouTube.

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Direct download: GusPage2RPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:56pm CST

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