Singer songwriter & Multi-instrumentalist Justin Ra joins me on today's show! Recorded at Lotown Studios in St.Louis, MO where Justin recorded his debut album. We talk about his album, his new music video, stories behind the songs & give you a sneak peek at a few songs. 

See Justin LIVE

9/7 at Fellowship for World Beat Festival

Follow Justin Ra on Facebook for more info! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Secrets In A Limb
  • Evolve 

Pick up AGE OF THE SPIRIT wherever you get your digital music!

 

Direct download: JustinRaRPP.mp3
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Joe Bizelli RETURNS! Recorded live from New Melle, MO at The Bizelli home with Joe's Parents! We had a blast recording this one. We talked about a lot about Debbstock coming up that Joe is a part of, recording his debut album, play some live acoustic and share stories behind these songs.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • What's Love Got To Do With It (Tina Turner cover)
  • Chores
  • That Dress

See Joe Bizelli LIVE

9/8 at Old Rock House for Debbstock with Matt Wynn, Big Mike Aguirre & The Blu City Allstars, Al Holliday & The East Side Rhythm Band, Jackson Stokes & The Scandaleros

11/26 at The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy with Seth Brand

Find more Joe Bizelli info by following him on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: JoeBizelli3RPP.mp3
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I took a drive to Soulard in St.Louis, MO to meet up with my friend Ethan Jones. We had a good time sharing some stories of his start in music, John Mayer, playing with Dr.Zhivegas, meeting Pauly Shore & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Sad Country Song
  • Queen of California (John Mayer cover)

See him LIVE:

9/3 at Hammerstone's

9/5 at Hammerstone's

9/12 at Doits Village Inn with Generation Jones

9/15 at Chandler Hills Winery with Ashley Haynes

9/24 at Broadway Oyster Bar

For all Dr.Zhivegas dates visit www.DrZhivegas.com

Follow Ethan Jones & The Favorite Sons on Facebook for more info.

Direct download: EthanJonesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:33am CDT

The other night I stopped in to visit my friends & twin brothers Jake & Noah, better known together as Wombmates. We discussed some of their musical history between past bands and recording with Matt Amelung. We talk about following Dead & Company around the country. We also get into their own original music and how all of this has changed their sound. 

They perform 2 songs live acoustic on the show:

  • Time of Hate
  • The Oyster Bar

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram. Be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel for more weekly videos!

 

Direct download: WombmatesRPP2.mp3
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I invited my buddies David Maness (The Maness Brothers), Jesse McClary & Zach Anderson of Old Capital Square Dance Club to join me at Naked Vine in Chesterfield. This is the live audio recorded during the Singer Songwriter Storytelling showcase on July 9th, 2019. 

Please support these wonderful artists and pick up some of their music wherever you buy music. Physical copies available at any of the shows!

Up next: September 10th we'll have Andrew Dahle (Andrew & The Dolls), Taylor Steele (Taylor Steele & The Love Preachers) & Eric Barnes $10

 

Direct download: SingerSongwriter7.9.19.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:27am CDT

This week I had the opportunity to sit with my friends The Tungsten Groove! We get in to how the group came together, upcoming show Saturday night at Old Rock House, their album and even play a little live acoustic!

See them Saturday 8/24 at Old Rock House in St.Louis, MO with Old Capital Square Dance Club & Allie Vogler. KSHE95 will also be there 6-8 giving away some stuff with Lern! Tickets at MetroTix.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Long Lost Train (live Acoustic)
  • Sister Time (live Acoustic)
  • Big Bear
  • Bad Timing

Pick up The Tungsten Groove album wherever you get digital music or grab a CD at the show! Follow them on Facebook & Instagram. TheTungstenGroove.com

 

Direct download: TungstenGrooveRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:30am CDT

Boom! I'm back with a brand new episode with St.Louis rockers Qstreet! I caught up with the group at the band practice to talk about their debut EP and share some stories behind each track as we give it a proper preview on today's show.

We also talking about their Release Party, answer questions from the fans, making videos, one of their favorite websites and much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Los Angles
  • Ride Along with Me
  • Damn The Distance
  • Holy Water

Find UNSPEAKABLE THINGS by Qstreet where you get digital music!

See them LIVE

August 24 at The Firebird EP Release Party with Postal Modern, Amethyst & Dillon Furlow. $8

Follow Qstreet on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.

Direct download: QstreetRPP.mp3
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Tyler Kasch of Hard Loss returns to the show! We talk about his new adventure into podcasting with his show 4th Line Goon, his music festival Floor Fest, upcoming Hard Loss shows, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, White Claws & much more. 

See Tyler LIVE

8/10 at Floor Fest at Elk's Lodge in Afton, MO with Hard Loss, Ashland, The Few, The Day After, Unimagined, City Of Parks, The Winks, Man The Helm, Kill Their Past, Skylines, Cover Letter, Ryan Cheney, Gossip Machine & Positive Punk. $15

8/17 with Novella at Fubar

8/31 with Hard Loss at Fawksfest in Cape Girardeau, MO 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Gloria (Cover)
  • In The Grey 

Find more Hard Loss on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you get digital music!

 

Direct download: TylerKasch3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:58am CDT

Meet STL Hip Hop group Kill Em All on today's episode! Kill Em All is comprised of Que Houston (MC) & Mikey Buzz Killian (Producer). We get into how the group started, their debut album, stories behind the tracks, upcoming shows, Hunger Games & much more!

Get an exclusive sneak peek the new album:

  • Gemini (Part 1)
  • Gemini (Part 2)
  • Banksy 
  • Amerikkka
  • Flow 

Grab a copy of "Gemini (Part 1 & 2)" everywhere digitally on Friday 8/9. 

See Kill Em All LIVE:

8/10 at Fubar

8/16 at Blank Space for BlankFest

8/17 at The Monocle with Chuckie Campbell, The Knuckles & We Are Root Mod

9/13 at The Monocle Album/Vinyl Release Party with Capo

Follow Kill Em All on Facebook & Instagram for more upcoming shows. KillEmAllSTL.com. Visit the website for a shirt, pre-order the album & pre-order the split single with Banksy/Flow on Vinyl!

 

Direct download: KillEmAllRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:49am CDT

Meet STL Hip Hop group Kill Em All on today's episode! Kill Em All is comprised of Que Houston (MC) & Mikey Buzz Killian (Producer). We get into how the group started, their debut album, stories behind the tracks, upcoming shows, Hunger Games & much more!

Get an exclusive sneak peek the new album:

  • Gemini (Part 1)
  • Gemini (Part 2)
  • Banksy 
  • Amerikkka
  • Flow 

Grab a copy of "Gemini (Part 1 & 2)" everywhere digitally on Friday 8/9. 

See Kill Em All LIVE:

8/10 at Fubar

8/16 at Blank Space for BlankFest

8/17 at The Monocle with Chuckie Campbell, The Knuckles & We Are Root Mod

9/13 at The Monocle Album/Vinyl Release Party with Capo

Follow Kill Em All on Facebook & Instagram for more upcoming shows. KillEmAllSTL.com. Visit the website for a shirt, pre-order the album & pre-order the split single with Banksy/Flow on Vinyl!

 

Direct download: KillEmAllRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:48am CDT

Ryan Torpea returns to the show! I caught up with Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter at his home to discuss some of the latest projects he's involved in like with L.S. Xprss, Animals in Hindsight and being a front man in Ryan Torpea & The Shakey Hands. We also get into his work with Al Holiday & The East Side Rhythm Band's new album ALL ST.LOUIS REVUE.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Ryan Torpea "Write The Song"
  • Animals in Hindsight "2516"
  • L.S. Xprss "Swing And A Miss"

See Ryan LIVE

August 10 Al Holiday & the East Side Rhythm Band All St.Louis Revue at Grub N Groove

Follow all of the mentioned bands on Facebook for more dates!

Purchase a copy of Al Holiday & the East Side Rhythm Band All St.Louis Revue now at Gaslight.com or on Vinyl/CD at Gaslight or Al Holiday shows. Featuring songs from Emily Wallace, Neil C. Luke, Big Mike Aguirre, Brian Owens, Roland Johnson, Eugene Johnson, Tommy Halloran, Kenny DeShields & Nathan Jatcko.

Direct download: RyanTorpeaRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:38am CDT

St.Louis Drummer Andrew Gibson stops by the show to discuss some of the early days of music, getting into hip hop, performing with Mathias & The Pirates, his work with Freedom Arts & Education Center, and his upcoming album Freedom Sounds.

See Andrew LIVE

8/3 with Mo E Allstars at The Dark Room

8/10 8th Annual Freedom Arts Expo

On this episode you'll hear:

Mathias & The Pirates "Bump 95" ft Abstract Rude

Andrew Gibson "What You Got" ft Hearskra-Z & Fallout

Find more info about Mathias & The Pirates & Freedom Arts & Education Center by following their Facebook pages!

 

Direct download: AndrewGibsonRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:52pm CDT

The other day I met up with my new friends The Dead Roses. I had a great time talking with these three about how they met, their debut album that are currently wrapping up, stories behind some so the songs, play a few live acoustic, upcoming shows & much more.

See them LIVE

July 25 at Night Market on Broadway in Alton 7-10

July 27 at Framily Fest 12

Aug 17 at Old Bakery

Aug 24 at Hemingway's Zen Garden

Sept 14 at Canton Inn in Hillsboro

Sept 21 at End of Summer Fest 

Follow The Dead Roses on Facebook & Instagram for more info & dates.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Molly Shepherd
  • The Devil & I
  • Heartbreak #2

 

 

Direct download: TheDeadRosesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:14pm CDT

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to talk with two very funny guys Christian Lawrence & Kevin Casey White of Bare Knuckle Comedy. I met Christian at West County Mall and had a great time talking about the upcoming 10 Year Bare Knuckle Comedy show, some of the guests, what it's like maintaining an independent comedy show for 10 years and much more. Kevin called into the show from New York City to talk about some his time with Bare Knuckle Comedy, one of my favorite moments of his comedy career & more. 

Don't miss the show Friday July 26th at The Ready Room with Christian & Kevin along with special guests Kenny Kinds, Bobby Jaycox, Reena Calm, Emily Hickner & Nick Vatterott. Tickets at TheReadyRoom.com

Keep up with more Christian Lawrence comedy and his shows like History Shmistory & Boob Gun. Follow them on Facebook for more info!

You can also catch Kevin at Arguments & Grievances at Brennan's on Thursday July 25th. 

 

Direct download: BareKnuckleComedyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:20pm CDT

A bit ago I stopped in at Blue Lotus to meet up with my good friend Paul Niehaus and my new friend Bob Kamoske. These two have been working on recording a brand new album for Bob featuring 12 of his original songs. We talk about that process, stories behind some of the songs, give you a sneak peek at the album and play some live acoustic stuff!

Don't miss the LOST TIME Album Release Party at Off Broadway on July 27th with special guest Miss Molly Simms. $10 tickets includes a copy of the album!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Alley Ghost (Live from Blue Lotus)
  • Lost Time
  • Lie Lie Lie (Live from Blue Lotus)
  • Sitting Back In The Gates of Eden

Find more information by following Bob Kamoske on Facebook & Instagram! 

 

Direct download: BobKamoskeRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:30am CDT

Last week I had the opportunity to sit and chat with the very talented Dave Grelle. You've probably seen Dave playing around town with groups such as The Feed, Funky Butt Brass Band & many more. We get into talking about some of the old days, but also talk about his new bands Western States & The Playadors. He's also a member of a Stevie Wonder tribute Master Blaster! I had so much fun recording this one. 

On this episode you'll hear:

Funky Butt Brass Band "Sugar Sugar Whomp Whomp"

Western States "I Can Get Down"

See Dave LIVE

Juy 20 Western States album release party at Off Broadway with Cree Rider & Funky Butt Brass Band

July 24 Dave Grelle's Playadors at Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden

Follow all of these bands on Facebook for more info and dates

 

Direct download: DaveGrelleRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:24am CDT

Comedian Tony Gardiner stops by to discuss his upcoming benefit show for his niece Heidi, his start in comedy, Comedy Disgest, movies and much more. 

See Tony LIVE

7/11 at Southtown Pub

7/12 Humor Vs Tumor Benefit at The Heavy Anchor with Sam Lyons, Jeremy Hellwig, JC Sibala, Amber Klear & Angela Smith. Karaoke with Jen Steuvy. 

9/6 Comedy Digest at The Heavy Anchor

 

 

Direct download: TonyGardinerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:29pm CDT

Check out the June edition of the Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase! This episode was recorded live 6.11.19 at Naked Vine. This show also celebrated One Year of the show at Naked Vine! Thank you everyone for the continued support!

Listen in as Michael Eisnebeis & Suzy Bacino of Fine to Drive along with Michael Flynn & Dustin Brown of Waiting For Flynn play song and share stories around them.

Set 1
Set 2

We return to Naked Vine on July 9th for the next one with Jesse McClary & Zach Anderson of Old Capital Square Dance Club and David Maness of The Maness Brothers.

Find more Fine To Drive and Waiting For Flynn on Facebook & Instagram!

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

Direct download: ss_6.11.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:10am CDT

Last week I stopped in to visit my friends Ryan Mills & Brandon Barbier of Outrun The Fall to talk about their upcoming party & the release of their latest single "The Jackal." We also talk about the recent passing of our friend Matthew Amelung who recorded this new song & Outrun The Fall's EP.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Wolf Tiger
  • The Jackal

See Outrun The Fall LIVE

July 5 at The Firebird with Out Amongst The Masses, Sixes High, LTH & XIII Minutes. $10 tickets include FREE BBQ while supplies last!  

August 24 at Pop's with The Pour, Common Jones, ATG & Inner Outlines $5

Find more info by following Outrun The Fall on Facebook & Instagram.

 

Direct download: RyanBrandonOutrunTheFallRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:53am CDT

Singer Songwriter Tim Lloyd joins me to discuss some of his history in music, his brand new project Western States, recording their debut album, stories behind the songs, upcoming Album Release Party and much more. 

This episode was recorded live at Blue Lotus studios. Big thanks to Paul for letting us hang out and recording the live acoustic song!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Fire and Rage
  • Details (Live Acoustic)
  • Fever

You can now find Western States wherever you get digital music with their new single "The Duke"

Don't miss the Album Release Party July 20th at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO with Funky Butt Brass Band & Cree Rider. Tickets are now available!

Find more info by following Western States on Facebook. WesternStatesBand.com

Direct download: TimLloydRPP2.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:12pm CDT

A bit I caught up with friend of the show Adam Donald to talk about his work with St.Louis Americana Festival. This amazing festival is already in it's third year! We go over some of this incredible line up and sneak peek at some of their songs. Join us at The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy on July 6th! This is a DO NOT MISS Lineup!

  • The Hooten Hallers
  • Tonina
  • Andrew Leahey & The Homestead
  • John Henry
  • Cree Rider
  • Gene Jackson
  • AV & The Dirty Details
  • The Dust Covers
  • The Native Sons
  • Oak, Steel & Lightning

Tickets are going fast and can be purchased at bit.ly/americanaIII

Direct download: adamdonald2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:33am CDT

Today's episode is the audio recorded live 5/14/19 at Naked Vine during our Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase with Karen Choi, Tony Compton & Billy Croghan. 

Be sure to follow Karen Choi & Les Gruff and The Billy Goat on Facebook for more info & show dates. 

Purchase their albums wherever you get digital music!

Join us for the next one on July 9th (Every 2nd Tuesday) as Jesse McClary, Zach Anderson (of Old Capital Square Dance Club) & David Maness (The Maness Brothers) take the stage.

 

Direct download: SingerSongwriter5.14.19.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:26am CDT

I stopped in to visit my new friends Ryan Koenig & Kellie Everett at their home. We talked about their start in music, some of the projects they are involved in, share some music, stories behind the songs, upcoming shows & much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Ryan Koenig "I Dreamed of Highways" (from The Focal Point Recordings Vol 1)
  • The Hooten Hallers "Rhythm & Blues" (from Live in Missouri)
  • Ryan Koenig "It Don't Matter" (from Two Different Worlds)

See them LIVE

6/15 Ryan will be opening for The Opera Bell Band at Off Broadway 12pm

7/22 Ryan at RFT Showcase at Gezellig 1030pm

7/6 Kellie with The Hooten Hallers at Atomic Cowboy for Americana Festival with Tonina, Andrew Leahey & The Homestead, John Henry, Cree Rider, Gene Jackson, AV & The Dirty Details, The Dust Covers, The Native Sons and Oak, Steel & Lightning

1st & 3rd Tuesday at Whiskey Ring with Ryan Koening & The Goldenrods

Follow Ryan Koenig & The Goldenrods, The Hooten Hallers & Ryan Koenig on Facebook for more info. 

www.thehootenhallers.com

www.ryankoenigstl.com

 

 

Direct download: RyanKellieRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:18pm CDT

The other day I stopped in at Encapsulated Studios in St.Louis, MO to meet up with Kenny & Marcus of Fister! We talked St.Louis Blues hockey, Coneheads, SNL movies, new music, upcoming show, touring, tattoos & much more.

On this episode you'll hear the title track of their latest album "No Spirit Within" available everywhere digitally. Vinyl & CDs available on Bandcamp.com

See them LIVE

6/15 at The Ready Room with Thorlock, Slow Damage & Blackwell

Follow Fister on Facebook & Instagram for more info on the new music and tour dates. Fisterdoom.limitedrun.com

Direct download: FisterRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:18pm CDT

Bobby Stevens returns! I had so much fun recording this episode. Bobby isn't just one of my favorite songwriter, he's become a great friend. I met up with Bobby at one of my favorite spots, The Pocket, to record today's episode. We talked about his new EP, stories behind the songs, play an unreleased live acoustic jam, answer some questions from the fans, tour with Andrew Ryan, maybe even start a new band name. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Chill Out Night
  • Sirens
  • My Favorite Room (Live Acoustic)

Find WORKING ON SOMETHING EP wherever you get digital music!

See Bobby LIVE

June 13 at Schlafly Tap Room with Desire Lines and Cole Bridges & The Overpass 

Follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Find everything at BobbyStevens.Bandcamp.com

Direct download: BobbyStevens2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:43am CDT

A bit ago I stopped in at The Pocket to record this episode with my returning guests Odds Lane! We get to talking about their new album LOST & FOUND, recording with Mike Zito, Release Party, Gulf Coast records, Bon Jovi, music video & more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Lost & Found
  • Spare Change
  • I Ain't Missing You

Pick up LOST & FOUND on June 7th! Pre-order a copy today OddsLane.com

See them LIVE

June 7th at National Blues Museum for Lost & Found Album Release Party

June 22nd at Broadway Oyster Bar for Rock Paper Podcast's 5th Annual Birthday Party with Amanda Fish Band & Tony Campanella Band. $8

July 20th at Old Rock House with Mike Zito & Tony Campanella

Find more dates, shirts & CDs at OddsLane.com

Follow them on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

Direct download: OddsLane2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:58pm CDT

Over the weekend, I stopped in at one of my favorite spots The Pocket in St.Louis, MO to talk with my friend singer songwriter Ellen Hilton Cook. We talk about her start in music, teaching herself piano, the story behind the name Ellen The Felon, her recent name change & more!

See Ellen LIVE

5/30 at Halo Bar after Amanda Palmer 

Find more dates & info by follow Ellen Hilton Cook on Facebook & Instagram!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Violet White
  • Cross Marketing
  • Internet 

You can find some more of Ellen's music on Spotify, ITuens or YouTube.

Direct download: EllenHiltonCookRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:38pm CDT

On today's episode I caught up with Jessica Hitchcock at her home studio. Jessica has become a good friend of mine and I wanted to take the opportunity to get to know a little more about what she is up to and talk becoming a full time artist. We also talk some of her favorite records, what she listens to while painting & much more. 

See her painting LIVE

6/8 at Paisley Boutique 11-2 with live music from Matthew Hitchcock

6/22 at Rock Paper Podcast's 5th Annual Birthday Show at Broadway Oyster Bar. Live music by Amanda Fish Band, Tony Campanella Band & Odds Lane.

Find all of her appearances, buy some art & everything else at JessicaHitchcock.org

Follow her on Facebook & Instagram!

 

Direct download: JessicaHitchcockRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:09am CDT

St.Louis singer songwriter Caroline Steinkamp stops by to talk about her start in singing, perform a new song "Walter C" live, share a great story behind the song, answer questions from the fans, Good Charlotte & much more. 

See her LIVE

5/26 at Off Broadway for River City Opry 1-4 with Jacob Vi, Andrew Dahle, Amber Skies, Cherokee Moon & Oddsoul 

6/9 at Gaslight's Singer Songwriter Showcase 

Follow her on Facebook & Instagram for more information & upcoming shows!

 

Direct download: CarolineSteinkampRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:39pm CDT

The other day I stopped in at The Pocket to meet up with Keith, Chris & Nick of The Monolithic. We talked about some of the bands history, touring, their albums, share some stories behind the songs, Weird Al & more!

See them LIVE

5/24 in St.Louis, MO at Schlafly Tap Room with Bruiser Queen & Hell Yeah Babies 

5/26 in Evansville, IL at Waterstreet Bar & Grill

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram for more dates. Pick up a copy of their new album POOLSIDE POLITICS today!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Breaking Line
  • Square One
  • Smokes 

Thanks again to The Pocket for letting us hang out and record this episode! ThePocketSTL.com

Direct download: TheMonolithicRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:30am CDT

JB Anderson RETURNS! This was such a fun conversation and covered a lot of ground. I caught up with JB in the new warehouse space at Gaslight and we talked about upcoming releases from some of my favorites like Elliott Pearson & The Passing Lane, Allie Vogler, The Maness Brothers, Al Holiday & more. We also talk new food at Gaslight, Open Mic, videos, and everything else happening in and around Gaslight!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Elliott Pearson & The Passing Lane "Lucky"
  • The Maness Brothers "Drive Me (and my Soul)"
  • Exclusive sneak peak at Al Holiday's All St.Louis Revue album

Don't miss Al Holiday's All St.Louis Revue release party at Off Broadway on June 28 & 29th featuring the talents of Neil C. Luke, Brian Owens, Emily Wallace, Big Mike, Kenny DeSheilds, Roland Johnson, Eugene Johnson, Tommy Halloran & more

Get involved all things Gaslight at GaslightSTL.com. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

Direct download: JBAnderson2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:24am CDT

Author & Poet Daniel Wright joins me to discuss his new book, upcoming party, music, movies & much more. 

See Dan LIVE

5/25 at Flood Plain with Denmark Laine & RC Patterson

5/30 at Joe's Cafe

Follow Daniel Wright - Writer on Facebook for more info!

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

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

I took a trip over to Blue Lotus Recording studio to hang out with my old friend Paul Niehaus and new friend Walter Greiner. We talk about how these two came to work together, recording 3 albums together and some of their travels. We also get in to some of the stories behind the songs of their new album ROSE MARY'S CABIN Vol 3 that is now available everywhere!  

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Whiskey Train
  • Mama (Live)
  • 4 In The Morning Blues
  • Missouri Farm (Live)

See them LIVE

May 19th at Off Broadway with Adam Gaffney, Lacie Williams & Bob Komaske FREE SHOW

Find everything at BlueLotusRecordings.com

Follow Walter on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: WalterGreinerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:05pm CDT

The Matching Shoe return to the show! We discuss their new album RIGHT ON, recording most of it themselves, Big Lebowski, Tour, album release party and everything in between. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Other Ones Eat
  • Marie (Live)

Thanks to Top Notch Violins for letting us hang out and record this episode!

See The Matching Shoe LIVE

5/17 Album Release Party at Old Rock House in St.Louis, MO with Joanna Serenko 

5/24 Cam Jam at Kirkwood Station Plaza

6/7 Huichica Music Festival in Sonoma, California

Full listing of dates at TheMatchingShoe.com. Also follow them on Facebook & Instagram!

Their album RIGHT ON is available digitally everywhere now!

Direct download: TheMatchingShoe2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:02am CDT

The other day I caught up with friend of the show Big Mike Aguirre at his gig at Wildflower in St.Louis, MO. We had a lot of fun talking about his new singles, recording with guys like Al Holliday, Nathan Hershey & others, his trip to NYC with Kevin Bower's NOVA, his upcoming gigs & much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • It Won't Be Long
  • A Change Is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke Cover) (Live Acoustic)
  • Deal With The Devil

Find the singles wherever you listen to digital music. Keep an eye out for the album coming soon!!

See Big Mike LIVE

May 16 at Lincoln Theatre in Belleville, IL

May 18 at The Ambassador for Big George Brock's 87th Birthday 

May 19 at KDHXFest at The Stage/KDHX with Boo Boo Davis

Follow Big Mike on Facebook for more dates!

 

 

Direct download: BigMike2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:45pm CDT

The other night I stopped in to talk with some friends of the show Phil Wright, Joe Capan & Sean Anglin and discuss their Grateful Dead tribute Alligator Wine. We talk about how the group formed, some stories of the Grateful Dead, upcoming shows & more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • On The Road Again
  • Feel Like A Stranger

See them LIVE

5/10 Grateful Dead Night at the Ballpark at Midwestern. Acoustic Set 5-7 Electric 9-1

6/21 at The Boathouse

7/3 at Naked Vine for Dark Star Orchestra After Party

Follow them on Facebook for more information!

 

 

Direct download: AlligatorWineRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:50pm CDT

Singer Songwriter Taylor Steele joined me at Rhythm Music in St.Charles, MO to record today's episode. We get into talking about recording her debut album with her band The Love Preachers, stories behind some of the songs, share a couple live acoustic, release party and other upcoming dates. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Jeremiah (Live acoustic)
  • Searching
  • Lost Girl Blues (Live acoustic)
  • Was I Wrong

See Taylor Steele & The Love Preachers LIVE

June 6 at Harlan Hall with Amanda Anne Platt & The Honey Cutters

June 9 Album Release Party at Tuscan Hills Winery with Dani Flowers & Fiona Kimble

June 14 at Beesonstock

June 21 at Moccasion Creek Festival 

Aug 15 at Cedar Hurst Museum for Woodstock Tribute

Everything at TaylorSteeleMusican.com, Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: TaylorSteeleRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:10am CDT

This audio was recorded live at Naked Vine on April 9th during my Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase with Carson Mann (The Scandaleros), Jordan Slone (Hounds) & Hillary Fitz (Hillary Fitz Band). Listen in as these 3 share stories behind some of their songs and play some stripped down acoustic version of some of your favorites.

Join us every 2nd Tuesday at Naked Vine for Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase. Our next one is on May 14th with Billy Croghan, Tony Compton & Karen Choi. 

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

Direct download: SS4.9RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:07am CDT

Singer Songwriter Pierce Crask stops by to talk share his stories of starting out playing music, his upcoming EP Release Party, stories behind some of the songs & play a couple live acoustic. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Take You Down
  • Dangerous Girl
  • Brand New Cairo Blues Part 2

Find more Pierce Crask music wherever you get digital music!

See him LIVE

May 11th at Driftwood in St.Charles, MO for his EP Release Party

Every Tuesday at The Shaved Duck 630-9

Every Thursday at Sasha's on De Mun 9-12

Follow Pierce on Facebook & Instagram. PierceCrask.com

 

 

Direct download: PierceCraskRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:26am CDT

Over the weekend, I stopped in at Pop's Concert Venue before Road To Pointfest Hip Hop Throwdown to talk with Frost Money! We talked about his start into rapping, his first performance, share some of his music, talk new music, upcoming shows, being a father and much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Rockstar ft Stringz & Steve O'Brien
  • Turbo Thots

Find more Frost Money on ITunes & Spotify. 

See Frost Money LIVE

May 4 at Sonny's Bar

May 17 at Olympia Athletics 

June 1 at Fubar

Follow him on Facebook & Instagram for more dates and info.

 

Direct download: FrostMoneyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:49pm CDT

Suzie Cue RETURNS! The other night I stopped in at STL Style to record with Suzie Cue. We had a lot of fun talking about her new album, release party, stories behind some of the songs, her monthly show at Venice Cafe and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Better Off (Live Acoustic)
  • Tell Me So

See Suzie Cue LIVE

4/27 at Living Room in Maplewood

5/2 at Venice Cafe with Adam Gaffney & The Highway Saints & The Hollow Ends

5/11 at Album Release Party at Off Broadway with Bruiser Queen & Justin Johnson w/ Will Godfred

SuzieCue.bandcamp.com

Follow her on Facebook & Instagram!

 

 

Direct download: suziecue2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:23am CDT

I took a drive to Crystal City, MO to meet up with Johnathan Braddy of Johnathan Braddy Band to discuss some of his story, growing up in a family full of musicians, early influences, to writing original music.

Johnathan played two songs live acoustic for today's show

  • Hometowns
  • Memories of You

See him LIVE

4/26 at Otis Cambell's in Washington, MO

4/27 at Hub's Pub in Bonne Terre, MO

Follow Johnathan Braddy Band on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

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

 

Direct download: JohnathanBraddyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:05am CDT

Joshua Loyal of Loyal Family & Pop's Blue Moon joins me on today's show to discuss some of his career in St.Louis Music from his work with festivals, 2720, Pop's Blue Moon and now his new adventure with El Volcan.

We also talk a bit about his new CBD Space opening next door to Pop's Blue Moon, along with work with Wellbeing Brewing.

Check out The Warm Up at El Volcan on March 29th with

  • Quasar CAmp
  • Brennan England
  • DropJa
  • Atomix And The Vokalist

Don't miss Pop's Blue Moon's 20th Birthday Street Fest happening May 18th featuring live music from:

  • One Way Traffic
  • The Disco Techs
  • Bubble Vest
  • Katdelic

Find all things Loyal Family at LoyalFamily.com, Facebook & Instagram.

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

Direct download: JoshuaLoyalRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:15am CDT

Today's episode is St.Louis Singer Songwriter/Guitarist Chris Griffith. The other day I stopped by his home studio space to record. We talked about some of the stories behind his songs, growing up and finding music, some of his bands, upcoming shows and play some live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • What's With Me (Studio)
  • New Ground (Live Acoustic)
  • Baby I Need You (Studio)
  • Down Here On The Levee (Live Acoustic)

Find more music & buy his album at ChrisGriffithMusic.com or wherever you get digital music. 

See Chris LIVE

4/20 Main Street Remnants at The Wolf 

4/25 Solo at The Abbey with Ken Hall

4/27 Main Street Remnants at Picasso's Main Street

4/28 Solo at Picasso's Beale

5/18 Main Street Remnants at The Wolf

Find more dates by follow Chris Griffith Guitar, Main Street Remnants & Hot String Soup on Facebook! 

Direct download: ChrisGriffithRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:38am CDT

I stopped in at Suburban Pro Studios the other day, Matt F Basler happen to be there so I invited him to record a podcast with me. We talked about his upcoming EP Release Party, his podcast, playing "Smooth" by Santana & Rob Thomas 20 times & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear his single "Like A Bradford Pear"

See Matt LIVE

4/26 at The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy for his Cassette Tape Download Code Release Party with Pono AM & Boreal Hills

6/15 at Off Broadway celebrating 20 years of "Smooth"

Follow Matt F Basler on Facebook & Instagram for more info!

 

Direct download: MattFBasler2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Gulf Coast Records recording artist Tony Campanella returns to the show! I caught up with Tony at his home in St.Louis, MO to discuss his debut album TAKING IT TO THE STREET, working with Mike Zito, Gulf Coast Records, Release Party & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  •  Taking It To The Street
  • You Don't Know

Order your copy today at TonyCampanella.com

Join us at Blueberry Hill Duck Room on April 19th for Tony's ALBUM RELEASE PARTY with special guests ODDS LANE. Tickets available at BlueberryHill.com, TicketMaster or the box office. 

Be sure to follow Tony Campanella on Facebook for more info!

 

 

Direct download: TonyCampanella2.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:42am CDT

The other night I sat down with Mathias, DJ Mahf & Black Patrick of Earthworms! This was a real treat for me. I've been friends with Mathias & Mahf for a while, and both have been on this show. I wasn't sure if I'd ever have them on together talking Earthworms stories. We had a great time recording this episode. We get into a lot of the backstory, talk about their albums, Intellect MC & much more.

See them LIVE

4/12 Mathias, Black Patrick & DJ Mahf along with many others will be Intellect MC's memorial show at Way Out Club

4/26 Mathias & Black Patrick with DJ VThom at The Monocle for James Wavey/Capo Vinyl Release Party

Be sure to follow Earthworms on Facebook. Catch DJ Mahf scratching all over town or with his band My Posse In Effect- Tribute to the Beastie Boys DJMahf.com. Check out Mathias & The Pirates! Keep an eye out for Black Patrick solo album coming soon.

 

Direct download: EarthwormsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:06pm CDT

The other day I caught up with Hip Hop MC Retro Champ. We sat in a park outside on a nice Saturday afternoon enjoying the weather and recorded this conversation. We talked about his first performance, upcoming shows, his new BACKLASH EP, working with Freddy D'Angelo on his video & much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • 20/20
  • Rollercoaster
  • Feeling

Download Retro Champ wherever you're getting your digital music! 

See him LIVE

4/20 at Pop's Road to Pointfest

4/27 at The Firebird

6/1 at Fubar for Agitate The Airwaves Birthday show

Follow Retro Champ on Facebook & Instagram for more dates & info.

 

Direct download: RetroChampRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:15pm CDT

Boom! Calloway Circus is back on the show! We get right in to talking about their brand new album, Release Party, meeting Tyler, their new video for "Gray" & working with JT Ibanez and so much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Kind to Myself
  • Gray

Pick up a ticket TODAY and join us at The Ready Room on April 12th for the Album Release Party with CIVL, Tri-State, Relyness & Biff Knarly and The Reptilians. $10. 

Be sure to follow Calloway Circus on Facebook & Instagram. Stream the tunes on Spotify. Download wherever you get your digital music. 

 

Direct download: CallowayCircus2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:26am CDT

The other day I caught up with singer songwriter Alexander Ruwe at his home studio. Like many of these, this was our first time really getting to talk and learn about what he's up to. We talk about his songwriting, his band, early influences & much more. 

We did 2 songs live acoustic:

  • Missin' Me
  • The Riverside

There is also an exclusive sneak peek at new song "Voodoo Girl"

Download some Alexander Ruwe music on ITunes or Spotify. AlexanderRuwe.com

Follow him on Facebook, Instagram & Subscribe on YouTube.

 

 

 

Direct download: AlexanderRuweRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:42am CDT

On the evening of March 12th, 2019 I invited my friends Andrew Ryan, Jenny Roques & Brad Noe to join me at the Naked Vine for my Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase. This is the audio that was record that evening. 

Listen in as they play their songs acoustic and share some stories behind them.

Be sure to download their music, buy an album, go see them live, support these wonderful artists!

Thank you to Naked Vine for their support!

Direct download: SS3.12.19.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:09am CDT

The other night I sat down with Singer Songwriter Andrew Dahle of Andrew & The Dolls. I had such a good time recording this one. We talk about his start in music, songwriting, stories behind the songs, recording his first album, first cars and jam some live acoustic. Andrew even gives a little snippet of his first single from his upcoming album. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Crabgrass (Live Acoustic)
  • Gasoline (Live Acoustic)
  • Roll On Home (Live Acoustic)
  • Freight Train (Snippet)

Follow Andrew & The Dolls on Facebook, YouTube & Instagram

See him LIVE

Every Thursday 6-8 at 1860s Saloon (Solo)

3/29 Edgewild 5-7 (solo)

3/29 Irish Corner Pub 9-1 (Full band)

Keep an eye for new album coming soon!

 

Direct download: AndrewDahleRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:04am CDT

Spillie Nelson Returns! Over the weekend I caught up with Spillie Nelson in the studio at The Old Mississippi Sound House in Alton, IL. We catch up on what they've been up, upcoming shows, summer festivals & more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Jump In The Fire (Live)
  • Mary Lou (Live)

Both of these recordings are live tracks recorded at Bottle & Barrel in Alton, IL

Follow Spillie Nelson on Facebook for more info! 

See them LIVE

3/31 Grateful For Lana at Mad Art Gallery with The Schwag & Tree One Four

4/12 Chiefs in Litchfield, IL

4/20 at Imperial Pub & Club

4/25 MoRoots with Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, Cas Haley & tons more

5/31 Red Fish Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO with Justus & The Experience 

Direct download: SpillieNelson2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:47pm CDT

I took a road trip to Sparta, IL to hang out with rockers Stump Water Shine! I had so much fun with these guys. We talked about their debut album CONTROVERSIAL CONSCIENCE, share some stories behind the songs & recording the album, how the group formed, Road To Pointfest, Black Stone Cherry, upcoming shows & even some live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Silted
  • Depth of Dying (acoustic)
  • Heathen

Pick up their album wherever you download digital music! Physical copies at any upcoming shows.

See them LIVE

3/29 at The Babylon St.Peters, MO with TROY, Dark Below, Echoes From Ashes & Bleach

5/4 at Vices Red Bud, IL with Moon & The Teenage Dirtbags

Find more info by following Stump Water Shine on Facebook.

 

Direct download: StumpWaterShineRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:51am CDT

The other day I stopped in to visit my new friend singer songwriter Isaach Chosich of The Devil's Triangle. We had a good time chatting and getting to know more about what he's been up to. We talk about running into each other at the Brent Cobb show, and then Brent Cobb playing drums in The Devil's Triangle at the afterparty! We also get into his songs, the band, stories behind the songs and play some live acoustic. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Trippin on Shrooms
  • 9/11 was an inside job
  • North County Fuck Boy

Follow along with The Devil's Triangle on Facebook & Instagram!

 

Direct download: IsaacChosichRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:37am CDT

The other night I had the opportunity to sit with my friends Egan's Rats and talk about how their group formed, their new mixtape, upcoming shows, answer some questions from the fans & more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Rat Hole
  • Stay Free
  • Snakes

See them LIVE

3/23 The HardHop & Soul Show at The Firebird with Frost Money, Big Lou, MVRQS, Thrush, Sliq MC, Dramatik & J-Rebel

4/20 Comedy from Jon Maddy, Nicholas Cuvar, Travis Corley & Holly Laws. Music from Egan's Rats, SmileyBoy, Travis Spade & DJ Dizzy at Sonny's Bar

6/1 Agitate The Airwaves Birthday Debauchery 2 at Fubar 

Follow them on Facebook for more dates!

 

Direct download: EgansRatsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:58am CDT

Last night I took a trip to Waterloo, IL to hang out with the guys of Scrambled at band practice. We get into talking about their new album, tour, upcoming shows, do some live jams and share some stories around these songs.

On this episode you'll hear 3 live songs from the living room:

  • Bad Habits
  • Don't Drink & Drive
  • Tait's Breakdown

See them LIVE

3/16 at Atomic Cowboy with The Kay Brothers

4/12 at Hairy Cow Brewing

4/13 at Mackie's Hideaway

4/14 at River's Edge Bar & Grill

4/19 at Rhone Rum Bar

5/17-19 at Back Alley Grass Festival

Find more Scrambled information on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: ScrambledRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:09am CDT

My new friend Typewriter Tim Jordan is a musician, massage therapist, healer, sculptor & more. The other day I caught up with Tim at his home, surrounded by his typewriters and his artwork, and talked about some of his adventures, new music & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear a clip of his new throat singing project Cave In The Mountain & a track from Length.

See Tim LIVE:

3/16 Length at Heavy Anchor

6/8 Length at Schlafly Tap Room with Eric Hall & Tory Z Starbuck

You can also pick up some of Tim's art:

4/27 Sunset Hills Makers Market

Follow Typewriter Tim on Facebook & Instagram for more information or TypewriterTim.com

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

I took a drive out to Washington, MO to meet up with The Volunteers. I had a great time meeting these guys and talking about their new album DALMATIAN, some of the group's history, stories behind some of the songs, answer questions from the fans and more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Glasses
  • Frostbite
  • I Think A Lot

Pick up your copy today on Bandcamp.com or stream on Spotify. Physical copies available at Vintage Vinyl & River City Music. 

Follow The Volunteers on Facebook & Instagram.

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

Direct download: TheVolunteers.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:47am CDT

The other day I stopped in to visit Bounce House to discuss how the group formed, new album, recording with Ryan Wasoba, upcoming shows, tour and more!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Teenager Issues
  • Underwater (snippet)

Follow Bounce House on Facebook & Instagram. 

See them LIVE

3/11 City Museum 

3/14 CBGB

3/31 Foam with Kill Vargas & Bucko Toby

4/12 Off Broadway with The Free Years, Jesus Christ Supercar & North By North

4/13 Vintage Vinyl for Record Store Day/Album Release Party

Download "Teenager Issues" TODAY at Bandcamp.com

Direct download: BounceHouseRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:39am CDT

A bit ago I sat down with my Kenny Lee Hall to talk about his songwriting. We get into some of the stories behind the songs and play a few live acoustic. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Wrong Thing at The Right Time
  • Your Phone
  • Jesus, How's Your Mom?
  • Dawgz

Find more Kenny Lee Hall songs on Bandcamp.com or KennyLeeHall.com

See him LIVE

4/18 Joe's Cafe

4/25 The Abbey with Chris Griffith & Chris Lozano

5/4 Webster Groves Garden Cafe

6/8 Lake St.Louis Farmer's Market

Follow him on Facebook at Kenny Lee Hall Songs

 

Direct download: KennyLeeHallRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:21am CDT

The other night I caught up with Patrick & Emilio of Nothing Still after their big Delmar Hall show with Stabbing Westward. They helped fill me in on some of the bands history, getting back together and starting to write new music. 

We talk about everything from Mississippi Nights, influences, recording with Jason McEntire & everything in between.

Follow Nothing Still on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Download their music wherever you get digital music! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Dance Floor Radio
  • Love Sick
  • Streets On Fire
  • Babydoll

Keep an eye out for more shows and new music coming soon!

Direct download: NothingStill.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:45am CDT

On Tuesday 2/12/19 I invited my friends Gabe Stroup, Ryan Cheney & Matt Hall out to Naked Vine for my monthly Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase. This is the live audio recorded that evening!

Be sure to support these guys. Follow Sky Burnt White, STEEPLES & Inner Outlines on social media, listen on Spotify, download on ITunes, wherever you're getting music.

Thanks again to everyone that came out to the show. Join us for the next one 3/12/19 with Jenny Roques, Brad Noe & Andrew Ryan at Naked Vine. $5 7pm

Direct download: SingerSongwriter2.12.19.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Adam Gaffney & Kendell Scott of Adam Gaffney & The Highway Saints join me for today's episode. We had a lot of fun hanging out talking about growing up in small town Illinois, Adam's time in the Navy, stories from the road, Opening for an Elvis tribute, songwriting & played some live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear"

  • Nomad (Live acoustic)

Find more Adam Gaffney & The Highway Saints on Spotify & ITunes. New music on the way!!

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram.

See them LIVE

Every Tuesday at Livery Company with Hunter Peebles

Last Saturday of each month at Canton Inn

3/22 Heavy Anchor with Bobby Stevens & Andrew Ryan

3/23 Gaslight with Old Capital & Blackwater 64

4/25 Naked Vine

6/14-15 Beesonstock

 

Direct download: AdamGaffneyKendellScottRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:51am CDT

Rockers Man The Helm join me on today's episode to talk about some of the groups history, their debut HOLD STRONG EP, stories behind some of the songs, recording with Matt Amelung, Road To Pointfest and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Six Feet Under
  • Crows
  • Change

Check out the HOLD STRONG EP wherever you get your digital music!

Follow Man The Helm on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

See them LIVE

3/16 Road To Pointfest at Pop's with Disguise The Limit, Current Year, After Alberta & more

 

Direct download: ManTheHelmRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:08am CDT

The other night I was fortunate enough to hang out with my new friends and 2019 Blues Music Awards Best Emerging Artist Album Nominee, Amanda Fish and Glen James. I just recently saw Amanda Fish Band live for the first time with past guests of the show Jeremiah Johnson Band & Jackson Stokes at The Bootleg in St.Louis. It was unreal! That evening I learned that Amanda had moved to St.Louis area, so I reached out to get on the show.

We talked about her start in Kansas City, BBQ, her album FREE, played some live acoustic, recording, upcoming shows, tour and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Free 
  • Going Down (Live Acoustic)
  • Blessed (Live Acoustic)

Find Amanda Fish music wherever you get digital music or AmandaFishBand.com/store

See her LIVE

2/15 BB's Lawnside Kansas City, MO

2/16 The Bottleneck Lawrence, KS

3/17 National Blues Museum St.Louis, MO

Full calendar at AmandaFishBand.com. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Subscribe to her YouTube channel.

Direct download: AmandaFishRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:38am CDT

The other night I stopped in to visit Singer Songwriter Stephanie Stewart at her home. We talked about her new FAMILY TREE EP, some of her and her family's background in music, stories behind some of the song and play a new one live acoustic.  

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Little Man
  • Warrior
  • Caroline
  • Say You Will (Live)

See her LIVE

Every Saturday 12-2 at Fiddlehead Fern Cafe

2//23 at Alpha Brewing Co

Follow her on Facebook & Instagram for more information. Pick up FAMILY TREE wherever you download music!

Direct download: StephanieStewartRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:57pm CDT

Last weekend I stopped in to visit my new friend Mother Stutter at her home. I had such a good time talking with her. We talked about her music, did some live jams from the living room, her upcoming music video & release party, pizza, mental health, tour & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Love on Purpose
  • Sweeter Skin
  • I'm Not Clean Anymore (Live)

Follow Mother Stutter on Facebook & Instagram. MotherStutter.com

See her and her band LIVE

2/14 at The Monocle with Bounce House. Don't miss the premiere of her "Sweeter Skin" music video!

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

Direct download: MotherStutterRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:09am CDT

The other day I stopped in to visit my longtime friends Franki Cambeletta & Jeremy King of Shift Films and their new adventure Graveyard Shift Podcast. We talk about their start of the podcast, some of the favorite ghost stories, some of their film work, upcoming Benton Park Film Festival and other speaking engagements.

Be sure to click subscribe today to their Graveyard Shift Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow them on Facebook & Instagram!

See them LIVE

Feb 27 Shift Speaks at Middendorf-Kredell Library in O'Fallon, MO

Mar 29-30 Benton Park Film Festival BPFilmFestival.org

April 11 Shift Speaks TBD

Visit ShiftFilms.net for more information

Direct download: graverpp.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:14pm CDT

Justin Mills of Mills Custom Music Company joins me to discuss moving to St.Louis, starting his company, building amps, cabinets and more. We also talk about his work as a musician like in the band Bounce House.

Find more information or contact Justin for a custom order through Mills Custom Music Company on Facebook & Instagram.

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

Thanks to my wonderful friends at Naked Vine for their support of the show. Swing by and visit them for a glass of wine or whiskey and around for the show. Full listing of wines, whiskey & beers along with their music calendar at NakedVine.net. Follow them on Facebook Twitter & Instagram!

I am very excited to start 2019 with a brand new sponsor Joseph Meyer Club. Check out there awesome after shave! Mention RPPJMC20 during check out at JOSEPHMEYERCLUB.com for 20% off. Always FREE shipping!! For more information, follow them on Facebook.

Direct download: JustinMillsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:18pm CDT

The other day I caught up with my friend Llmanny at her home. We got it in to talking about her start in music like singing in the church choir to growing as a Hip Hop artist. We also talk music videos, producing beats, upcoming shows and her passion in fitness. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Issa Bop
  • 11:17
  • Vibe On
  • VNF (Live) 

Find all Llmanny on Spotify, ITunes & YouTube. 

See her LIVE

2/2 at Fubar for FemFest

2/23 at The Bootleg at SLUM Awards

Follow her on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter for more dates

Direct download: llmannyrpp.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:45pm CDT

Over the weekend I had the chance to meet and chat with Chan Muarice Evans of YOUPEOPL. We hung out before his shift at School of Rock in Ballwin, MO to discuss his new music with YOUPEOPL, some of his start in music, his work at School of Rock and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear 3 live songs:

  • Youpeopl
  • Seashine
  • Tiny Cloud

Pick up the YOUPEOPL EP today wherever you get your digital music!

You have an opportunity to hang out with YOUPEOPLE & Sorry, Scout this FRIDAY January 25th at Tick Tock Tavern and listen to their new EPs. Join the party 7-9! Hear some new music, grab a cold beverage and enjoy some Steve's Hot Dogs next door!

Find more information about School of Rock at SchoolOfRock.com

Follow YOUPEOPL on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

 

 

Direct download: ChanEvansRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:58am CDT

Chris Helmick returns to the show to discuss some of his work with Giant Steps of St.Louis: School For Austism, the upcoming benefit show he helped organize, his work in music therapy and his current musical project. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Cree Rider "Popppies & The Marigolds"
  • Al Holiday & The East Side Rhythm Band "Ain't No Got A Good Thing"
  • Bottoms Up Blues Gang "South Broadway Blues"
  • Chris Helmick "Atom Bomb" (Unreleased, Exclusive!)

Join at OFF BROADWAY in St.Louis on Jan 26th Saturday Night to help raise some money for Giant Steps of St.Louis and dance to the music of Al Holiday & The East Side Rhythm Band, Cree Rider, Bottoms Up Blues Gang & School of Rock House Band. $20 All Ages!

 

Direct download: ChrisHelmick2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:09pm CDT

On the evening of Jan 8th, 2019 I invited my friends Cree Rider, Cara Louise & Drew Sheafor to join me at Naked Vine for my Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase. This was an incredible night filled with amazing songs and lots of laughs. 

Check out the full video on the Rock Paper Podcast YouTube channel! Big shout out to Dan Kelley again for his help recording these shows.

Be sure to follow Cree Rider Family Band, Cara Louise Band & LS Xprss on Facebook & Instagram to see when they are coming to a town near you!

Direct download: CreeCaraDrew1.8.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:33am CDT

Singer songwriter Jenny Roques stops by to talk about her recent Sheryl Crow tribute show, her bands Desire Lines & Tortuga, Cowpuncher Jenny and play some live acoustic. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Burnin Moonlight 
  • The Fire (live acoustic)
  • Desire Lines "Beg For Love"
  • Tortuga "War Cries"

See Jenny LIVE

Jan 19 Desire Lines at Foam

Feb 9 Desire Lines at Foam

Feb 16 Desire Lines at Schlafly Tap Room

All things Jenny Roques at JennyRoques.com. Follow Jenny Roques, Desire Lines & Tortuga on Facebook for more dates & info.

 

Direct download: JennyRoquesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Over the weekend I took a drive out to Roxana, IL to meet up with My Remedy! We talk about how the group formed, some early cover songs they did, their first show, how they entertain themselves in a small town and play 2 songs live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Turn Around (live acoustic)
  • Too Long (live acoustic)

See them LIVE

1/19 at Sonny's Bar as Agitate The Airwaves presents Settle Your Scores, The Day After, Searching For Nostalgia, Castles & Coljac YSD. $10

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for more dates and info.

Direct download: MyRemedyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:23am CDT

The other night I went up to Gaslight to meet Old Capital Square Dance Club. This was an evening of firsts for the show. It was the first time I've recorded a podcast in a pickup truck, and the first time using Zach's truck's bluetooth option to call Jesse during the show. Needless to say, this episode was a ton a fun! I talked with Zach Anderson, Drew Sheafor, Jesse McClary & special guest Gabby Blanton about the brand new album from OCSDC that has been 6 years in the making. We discuss some of the songs, the album release party and growing up in Vandalia, IL.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Thing For You
  • Rivertown
  • American Dream

Find more info & music by following Old Capital Square Dance Club on Facebook. Digital music available on ITunes & Spotify. 

See them LIVE

Jan 25 at Old Rock House ALBUM RELEASE PARTY with Old Souls Revival, Elliott Pearson & The Passing Lane and The Hague. Tickets at OldRockHouse.com or MetroTix.com

Feb 16 at Off Broadway with The Fighting Side

Thank you to Gabrielle A Photography for snapping a few photos of us!

 

Direct download: OldCapitalSquareDanceClub2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:53pm CDT

Happy 2019!! I kick off the year with a fun new episode with Reggie Pearl & The Public. We get into some of the stories of how this group came to be, their brand new album, stories behind some of the songs, and jam 4 live acoustic songs from the living room. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Bridget
  • Jack (Live acoustic)
  • Bell Jar (Live acoustic)
  • Slap The Bag (Live acoustic)
  • #86 (Live acoustic)

Find all things Reggie Pearl & The Public on Spotify, ITunes or Bandcamp.com. Follow Reggie Pearl on Instagram & SoundCloud. Keep up with The Public on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

See them LIVE

1/5 Private home show at Beef House (message for details)

 

Direct download: ThePublicRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:33pm CDT

On December 11th I invited members of The Defeated County Langen Neubacher, Irene Allen, Devon Cahill & Jeremy Essig to join me at Naked Vine. The four of them sat on stools and played their songs live acoustic and shared stories around the songs. 

Follow The Defeated County, Langen, Devon & Jeremy on Facebook & Instagram. 

See them LIVE

3/16 at Schlafly Tap Room with Prairie Rehab & Sunset Over Houma

Thanks again to Naked Vine for having us out and their continued support!

 

Direct download: SingerSongwriter12.11.18.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:43pm CDT

The other night I stopped by to visit my friend Irene Allen at her home. She sat at the piano and played a few songs live for us! Hope you enjoy! 

See her LIVE

12/29 at Yaquis with Maness Brothers & Chris Powers

12/30 at Yaquis with Eric McSpadden

On this episode you'll hear:

  • “Favorite Pain Killer” (live)
  • “Sorry” (live)
  • The Barn Mice “Take Heart”
  • “The Sweet Spot” (live)
  • “Fuck You” (recorded Live at Off Broadway)

Everything else at TheIreneAllen.com

Direct download: IreneAllen2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:28pm CDT

Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals return to the show to discuss their latest album BEWARE OF BROTHER LEE, shooting their music video for "Hail Hail The Rat King", the album in a cabin in the woods, and we also get in to some creepy stories of ghosts, shadow people and more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Opus 1: Jonestown
  • Witching Hour
  • Hail Hail The Rat King

Pick up BEWARE OF BROTHER LEE wherever you download digital music. Stream it on Spotify. Physical copies at any of the upcoming shows!

See them LIVE

12/25 at St.Laborious aka The Church of Skatan

12/28 at Alpha Brewing Company (Morganford Location) with Pono AM & Dragon Falcon

12/30 at The East Room in Nashville, TN with Sweettalker, Behold The Brave & H.A.R.D 

12/31 at JJ's in Chattanooga, TN with Behold The Brave & Sweettalker

3/7 at Joe's Cafe in St.Louis, MO 

3/8 at Stagger Inn in Edwardsville, IL

Keep up with them on Facebook & Instagram! Subscribe to their YouTube channel!

 

 

 

Direct download: BroLeeRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:39pm CDT

Chris Swan of Soul Motivation Records returns to the show to talk about his new album WELCOME TO THE FELLOWSHIP, stories behind the songs, his battle with addiction and more. We also talk about some of our favorite Christmas movies and more. This was such a fun one to record. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Fight Song (Rachel Platten Cover)
  • Creed & Vision 
  • Perfect
  • Abundance 

Find more Chris Swan music at ChrisSwanHipHop.com or SoulMotivationRecords.com. Keep up with Chris on Facebook & Instagram.

See him LIVE

1/15 at Evangeline's in St.Louis, MO

Pick up a copy of the album! Digitally available everywhere you download & stream music.

 

Direct download: ChrisSwan2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:26pm CDT

Singer songwriter Zach Sullentrup of Tidal Volume stops by to share some stories behind the songs, talk about their big holiday show, Weezer, roadtrip songs, his World Tour (of the Midwest), pizza and play some live acoustic! 

See Tidal Volume LIVE

12/28 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with The Hoodie Life, Sigmund Frauds & Young Animals $12 

Tickets are available at Blueberry Hill box office or Ticketmaster.com

Follow Zach Sullentrup & Tidal Volume on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for more dates & info. Keep an eye out for new music soon! Check out their 2 EP's wherever you get your digital music.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Phone calls Home (Live acoustic)
  • He Gets Me High (Live acoustic)
  • Modern Anxiety (Live acoustic)

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

Direct download: ZachSullentrupRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:45pm CDT

Multi-Instrumentalist Kyle Ray stops in to talk about his work around town in a few different bands like Whiskey Raccoons, Adam Gaffney & The Highway Saints, Ruffneck Blues Band and more. We also discuss his work at School of Rock educating the youth in the ways Rock!

I had a lot of fun recording this episode with Kyle at Gaslight in St.Louis, MO. Be sure to check out GaslightSTL.com and visit them on the Hill. 

See Kyle LIVE

12/29 Adam Gaffney & The Highway Saints at Canton Inn

1/12 Whiskey Raccoons at Silo Brewery in Cookeville, TN

Be sure to follow him on Facebook & Instagram for more dates & info.

 

 

Direct download: KyleRayRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:53am CDT

Singer songwriter Shaughn Uebinger & his wife Gina stop by the show to discuss her latest EP, stories of sobriety, upcoming tour dates, stories behind the songs & plays some live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Six Utah Miners
  • Teardrops on Her Headstone (Live acoustic)
  • Metamphetamine
  • If I Fall (Live acoustic)

See Shaughn & Gina LIVE:

12/22 Westport Saloon Kansas City

1/12 Defiance Ridge Vineyard Defiance, MO

1/13 Point Labaddie Brewery

1/19 Brews Eureka Springs, AR

1/27 River City Opry at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO

2/1 Wages West Plains, MO

Follow Shaughn on Facebook for more dates & information. 

Pick up his album wherever you get digital music! Physical copies at shows!

Direct download: ShaughnUebingerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:08am CDT

The other night I stopped in at The Pocket to record with my new friends Annie & Jess of IWENTTOASHOW.com to talk about all their work they've been doing to document and support St.Louis music over the last several years. We talk about how the idea started, putting on shows and what might be next for IWTAS.

Join them 

Friday December 21st at OFF BROADWAY for A CHRISTMAS SHERYL: A Tribute to the music of Sheryl Crow featuring Beth Bombara, Stacey Winter, AV & The Dirty Details, Jenny Roques & Friends. Special guest John Calvin Abney. Hosted by Kelsey McClure. $10 All Ages!

Find more information by following them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Iwenttoashow.com

 

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

Al Holliday of Al Holliday & The East Side Rhythm Band returns to the show to discuss their brand new album 4963, their recent trip to The Netherlands & much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Ain't No One Got A Good Thing
  • Lady On The Street
  • Funky Butt Brass Band "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin" ft Al Holliday (Albert King cover)
  • That Bird Has Flown

See Al Holliday LIVE

Dec 14th at Off Broadway with Funky Butt Brass Band for Brasstravaganza

Dec 22 Southern Exposure at Broadway Oyster Bar

Jan 17 at Joe's Cafe 

Jan 26 at Off Broadway Rock The Spectrum: Benefit for Giant Steps of St.Louis with Cree Rider Family Band, Bottoms Up Blues Gang & School Of Rock

Direct download: AlHolliday3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:48am CDT

Surco returns to the show to discuss their brand new debut album VOL 1 along with their release party. We give you a sneak peek at what they've been up to and talk stories of the studio and behind the music. 

See them LIVE

12/15 at The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy for Winter Disco 3/Album Release Party with Brother Francis & The Soultones

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Liftoff
  • Back Again
  • Sneak Diss (Live)

Physical copies of VOL 1 will be available at shows. Digitally everywhere 12/15. Be sure to keep with Surco on Facebook & Instagram. Surcogrooves.com

Direct download: surco2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:34am CDT

Rockers Inner Outlines return to the show to discuss their brand new album PERSPECTIVES, debut a new song and video! We get into talking about recording with Kevin Gates at REACH Audio, stories behind the songs, the Release Party and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Halo
  • Still Waiting
  • Reincarnate

Don't miss the ALBUM RELEASE PARTY happening December 15th at Pop's in Sauget, IL with special guests The Many Colored Death, Goodtimes & Company, Tri-State, Apollo's Daughter & The Skagbyrds.

You can head over to InnerOutlines.com TODAY and pre-order the album and receive a FREE ticket to the show! PERSPECTIVE available everywhere on 12/14/18.

 

Direct download: InnerOutlines3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:54am CDT

In November, I invited my friends and St.Louis singer songwriters Mattie Schell, Sean Kimble & Nick Gusman to join me at Naked Vine for this month's Singer Songwriter Storytelling Show. We had so much fun this evening! The following audio is the live recording of that night!

Big thanks to Naked Vine for their continued support! Thanks to Dan Kelley for his help recording these shows. 

Be sure to check out Mattie in her group River Kittens. EP available everywhere you get your music. 

Follow Sean in his band Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals

Pick up Nick Gusman's debut album now on Vinyl, CD & Digitally.

Direct download: SingerSongwriter11.13.18.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:50am CDT

Last night I stopped in to visit some friends Phil & Jack Wright to talk about their upcoming party 13th Annual Phillip-A-Looza to help fight ALS. You'll hear all the details, the stacked lineup, we also talk in depth about their personal connection to ALS, and even get them to play LIVE!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Scandaleros "City Girls"
  • Jack Wright ft Phil Wright "Air Mattress"

Don't miss PHILLIP-A-LOOZA Dec 7th & 8th at Old Rock House in St.Louis, MO

Tickets now available on MetroTix.com

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

 

Thanks to my wonderful friends at Naked Vine for their support of the show. Swing by and visit them for a glass of wine or whiskey and around for the show. Full listing of wines, whiskey & beers along with their music calendar at NakedVine.net. Follow them on Facebook Twitter & Instagram!

I’m very proud to say this show is now sponsored by Hess Van Schlemer Metalworks. Give them a call for all of your metal working needs.   Visit them at HVSMetalworksart.com 

Direct download: Phillipalooza4RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:53am CDT

Gary Robert of Gary Robert And The Community returns to the show to discuss their brand new album ISOLATION. Now available on Digital, CD & Vinyl. We talk about some of stories behind these songs and share a few, recording at Firebrand, working on a music video, upcoming Release Party and more.

See Gary Robert And The Community LIVE

Nov 30 at Album Release Party at The Heavy Anchor with Sunwyrm & Pirate Signal

Dec 21 at The Haunt with Misunderstood

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Isolation
  • Celestine
  • Calm Before The Scream

We also talked about appearing in Carpazine

Find more Gary Robert and The Community information by following them on Facebook. GaryRobertandTheCommunity.bandcamp.com

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

 

Direct download: GaryRobert2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:41am CDT

The other day Lexy, Brad & myself stopped in to visit an old friend, the one and only Ron Stevens, to record a video with him at OnSTL studios. We had so much fun hanging out with Ron. 

Afterwards, we went in to the studio to sit and talk about our show we have coming up. I had a lot of fun chatting with Lexy & Brad about Riffs For Gifts including the bands, the auction items, how it was named, sponsors, and everyone that has helped make this show possible. 

Through out the show you'll hear some of the music from the evening from all of the bands!

  • Outrun The Fall "Wolf Tiger"
  • ThePour "Hey Runaway"
  • Steeples "Sho Luv"
  • Monkh and The People "People Power"
  • The Matching Shoe "St.Louis 1979"
  • Silent Hollow "Lies In Fiction"

Don't miss it! It's for the children!

Direct download: RiffsForGifts2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:00pm CDT

The other night I caught up with some friends in a Denny's to discuss our upcoming show Riffs For Gifts over some pancakes. This episode is full of laughs and good times. I'm joined by Brad Jackson & David Dorney of Beards and Mustache of STL or BAMSTL, and Brandon Barbier of Outrun The Fall. 

See all of them at RIFFS FOR GIFTS happening on November 24th at Pop's in Sauget, IL

Live music from:

  • OUTRUN THE FALL
  • THEPOUR
  • STEEPLES
  • MONKH AND THE PEOPLE
  • THE MATCHING SHOE
  • SILENT HOLLOW

There will also be 

  • SANTA
  • RAFFLES
  • 50/50
  • HOSTED BY BIG DAVE CANOY & MR.HAMILTON

Find more BAMSTL information on their Facebook page

Find more Outrun The Fall by picking up their latest EP on ITunes or Spotify. Follow them on Facebook & Instagram.

 

Direct download: RiffsForGifts1RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:28am CDT

A bit ago singer songwriters Lauren Anderson & Meg Williams along with percussionist Kirby Newman were rolling through St.Louis area. They took a few minutes to hang out during breakfast to talk about tour, stories behind some of the songs, music videos, Knuckleheads, and play some live acoustic. 

We recorded this episode at the newly opened Roasted Coffee & Wine Bar in Lake St.Louis, MO. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Lauren Anderson "What If (live acoustic)"
  • Lauren Anderson "The Game"
  • Meg Williams "You Let Me Down"
  • Lauren Anderson "Make A Mistake (live acoustic)"

Follow Lauren & Meg on Facebook & Instagram. Download some songs on ITunes or stream on Spotify. 

LaurenAndersonMusic.com

MegWilliamsMusic.com

 

Direct download: LaurenAndersonMegWilliamsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:40pm CDT

Chris Schott of I Like The Future And The Future Likes Me stops by to discuss his new EP, share some stories behind the songs, even play one live on the piano! We also discuss his start in music, neckbeards, recording this EP with Daniel Williams, Little Mermaid, Wesley Willis & more.

You'll hear:

  • Come Together
  • 14 Empty Bottles of Mountain Dew
  • That Really Friended My Zone

Head over to Bandcamp.com to download the EP

See Chris LIVE

11/17 with Bobby Stevens Band at Hoppin Hog Mad Art Gallery

Direct download: ChrisSchottRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:04am CDT

The other night I caught up with Let's Not to discuss their brand new single "Sidewhip", upcoming release party, adding Bob McMahon on drums, covering Keith Sweat, 2 Live Crew & Jeremy shares a crazy story about picking a fight in a bar. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Sidewhip
  • Submitted

See them LIVE

Nov 16th "Sidewhip" Single Release Party at Off Broadway with The Defeated County & Mammoth Piano FREE SHOW

Follow Let's Not on Facebook for more details

 

Direct download: LetsNotRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:26am CDT

Singer songwriter Hunter Peebles joins me for today's episode! We get in to talking about his start in music, some early influences, his first performance, play some live acoustic and share the stories behind the songs. 

See Hunter LIVE

11/8 Porter's Collinsville, IL

11/9 Copper Fire

11/16 Porter's 

11/17 Bennie's Pizza Belleville, IL

12/8 Bennie's Pizza

12/13 Porter's 

12/15 Hemingway's Zen Garden

Follow Hunter Peebles Music on Facebook & Instagram

 

Direct download: HunterPeeblesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:58am CDT

Comedian Emily Hickner joins me on today’s episode to discuss her start in comedy, getting to perform with some greats like Jim Breuer, Flyover Comedy Festival, her new Instagram cartoon and more.

See Emily Hickner LIVE

11/8 at Flyover Comedy Festival at Improv Shop with Shane Torres & Rafe Williams

11/14 at Best of STL Comedy Showcase at Funny Bone with Max Price, Andrew Frank & Ricky Royal

11/16 Coffee Break with Yale Hollander at Foam

Follow @ConvoswithmyTherapist on Instagram

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


Thanks to my wonderful friends at Naked Vine for their support of the show. Swing by and visit them for a glass of wine or whiskey and around for the show. Full listing of wines, whiskey & beers along with their music calendar at NakedVine.net. Follow them on Facebook Twitter & Instagram!

I’m very proud to say this show is now sponsored by Hess Van Schlemer Metalworks. Give them a call for all of your metal working needs.   Visit them at HVSMetalworksart.com 

Direct download: EmilyHicknerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:07am CDT

The other night I stopped in at Denny's to hang out with my friend Max Price. We get in to talking about Open Mic and some good tips if you're thinking about trying an open mic, we talk about the hard work he's put into his Best of St.Louis Comedy Showcase & being a part of Flyover Comedy Festival. 

Big thanks to Denny's for letting us hang out and record and serving up some delicious pancakes!

See Max Price LIVE

Nov 9 at Flyover Comedy Festival

Nov 14 at Best of St.Louis Comedy Showcase with Emily Hickner, Andrew Frank & Ricky Royal

Follow him on Instagram @maxpriceisme for more dates and information

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

Direct download: MaxPrice2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:29am CDT