Today's episode I caught up with Saint Chuck to get to know them a little better. They are about to relelase a brand new ACTING LIKE ADULTS EP this week! We deep dive into the EP, stories behind the songs, play one live acoustic, and all the details for the Release Party! 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Ohio (live)
• Love Hate Letter

See them LIVE:

April 4th at Blueberry Hill Duck Room ACTING LIKE ADULTS EP RELEASE PARTY with special guests The Tropic of Cancer & Sharad Swaney. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com or Blueberry Hill box office. 

Follow along with them on FB, IG & YouTube! saintchuckmusic.om

ACTING LIKE ADULTS EP available everywhere digitally on April 4th!

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Hello everyone! It's been a while! I'm excited to be back with a brand new episode for you. Back at the end of November I caught up with Greg Heaney to meet for the first time. We recorded episodes of each other's shows. Be sure to check out my appearance on his podcast Greg Heaney Music Podcast wherever you get your podcasting. 

Today's episode I had a  great time getting to know a little more about Greg and his work as an educator with Music Exploratorium & Different Dynamics, his podcast and his band Knifehand. Visit HeaneyGreg.com for more info on all of his adventures!

Greg played a live acoustic version of his song "Remember My Love" from the upcoming Knifehand album. Closing out the show you'll hear "Writing Wrongs" from their 2017 album THE NEON PHOENIX available on all of your favorite streaming platforms. 

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Ahna returns! The other day I took a trip to Illinois to sit with my friend Ahna and talk all about brand new music. Ahna is gearing up to release a brand new single on Friday 2/14, pre-save here, but you get an advanced sneak peek along 2 other new songs. Ahna shares some stories behind these songs, sobriety, clowns, circus performers & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• You And Me, Like Coffee And Weed (Live Acoustic)
• I Realize (Live Acoustic)
• Your Love Is A Circus (Live Acoustic)

Follow along with Ahna on FB & IG for more live shows 

See Ahna LIVE

• Gramophone St.Louis, MO 2nd Friday of the month
• Global Brew Tap House Rock Hill Open Mic Every 1st Wednesday of the month

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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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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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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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A bit ago I caught up with The Lucky Old Sons to discuss their brand new album WTF IN THE STL, some of the group's history, stories behind these songs, recording with Paul Niehaus at Blue Lotus and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• WTF in the STL
• Still Number One 

Find the full album wherever you get your digital music! Grab a copy on CD and a shirt at any upcoming shows or LuckyOldSons.com

See them LIVE

Jan 10 at Hammerstone's

Feb 14 at Hammerstone's

Mar 14 at Hammerstone's

April 11 at Hammerstone's

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A bit ago I caught up with some great friends of mine, Nick Gusman & The Coyotes, to discuss their brand new album LIFTING HEAVY THINGS. We had a lot of laughs, shotgunned a few beers and took a deep dive into the album. We highlight a few of our favorite songs along the way, play a couple live acoustic and share some stories behind this album.

 

Join us in celebrating the brand new record at the Album Release Party this Friday December 13th at Old Rock House in St.Louis, MO with special guest Al Holliday & The East Side Rhythm Band! Tickets at OldRockHouse.com

On this episode you'll hear:

• Stray Dog (Live Acoustic)
• Lifting Heavy Things
• Tokyo Hotel
• Slow Down Katie 
• Magic 8 Ball (Live Acoustic)

Grab a copy on Vinyl or CD at any upcoming show or stream LIFTING HEAVY THINGS wherever you get digital music! NickGusmanAndTheCoyotes.com

Follow along on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube!

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The other night I sat down with the guys of 4th And Long to talk about their brand new album LONG NIGHTS AND FIREWORKS: 20 Years Better. They recently reunited after 20 years to go back into the studio and rerecord their album and give it the proper treatment these songs deserve. We talk about some of the group's history, working with the great Rich Criebaum to make this possible and play a live acoustic tune!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Wasted Days
• Send For Me
• In My Silence (Live Acoustic)

Find more from 4th And Long on Facebook, Tik Tok & Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube. Listen to LONG NIGHTS AND FIREWORKS: 20 Years Better wherever you get your digital music! www.hyperfollow.com/4thandlong

 

 

The Vondrukes return!! I'm very excited to welcome back Bob, Jeff & Jason of The Vondrukes to the show to talk all about their brand new album TOO MANY MONSTERS. We get into some of the stories that make up this album, recording it all at Jeff's home and their big party coming up!

Catch The Vondrukes LIVE

11/15 at Off Broadway Album Release Party with special guests Seashine & Aquitaine

Listen to TOO MANY MONSTERS wherever you get your digital music. CD copies at your favorite local record store in St.Louis, MO or merch table! 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Pilot LIfe
• Gas Pump Famous

Find more at TheVondrukes.com & follow along on Facebook.

Amanda Fish returns!! Amanda just released a brand new album KINGDOM. I was fortunate enough to sit with her at Blue Lotus in St. Louis, MO to talk all about it. We get into some of the storeis behind these songs, recording with Paul Niehaus IV at Blue Lotus & upcoming tour. Amanda (along with some help from Paul Niehaus) perform a live acoustic version of her new song "Mockingbird" from the new album. Also as we talk about Halloween and our some of our favorite Fall activities coming up. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Mockingbird (Live Acoustic)
• Broke Ass Blues
• The Hard Way
• Mother

Find more from Amanda Fish on your favorite streaming service or visit AmandaFishBand.com

See her LIVE

10/4 Wanderlust Market Washington, MO

10/5 Paddle Stop Brewery New Haven, MO

10/24 Hammerstone's St.Louis, MO

11/1 Beard Engine Brewing Alba, MO

11/8 Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ

11/9 191 Toole Tucson, AZ

11/11 Red Piano Santa Barbara, CA

11/15 Sand Dollar Las Vegas, NV

11/29 BB's Lawnside Blues & BBQ Kansas City, MO

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Singer Songwriter Darian Poe returns!! I caught up with Darian while she is in town for a bit to talk all things around the brand new album TIME TO ROAM due out on September 15th! We also talk about living in Colorado & building a bus into a home. We talk about recording this new album with Paul Niehaus over at Blue Lotus and some of the special guests Darian had record with her. We also play a coupe live acoustic and give you a sneak peek at the new album!

 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Time To Roam (Snippet)
• Out of Sight, Out Of Mind (Live Acoustic)
• Some Crazy Years (Live Acoustic)

See Darian Poe LIVE

Sept 7 Venue on Main in Belleville, IL

Sept 14 Foodstock 420p Cottage Hills, IL

Sept 14 Album Release Party Stagger Inn Edwardsville, IL

Sept 20 The Corner Tavern Edwardsville, IL

Find more from Darian Poe on your favorite steaming platform. Follow along on YouTube, FB & IG.

TIME TO ROAM due out September 15th!

Modern Angst returns! I recorded this one a bit ago in Edwardsville, IL at the Modern Angst band practice to sit with them and talk about their recent announcement about working with Punkerton Records to release their debut album PART X! We get into the stories behind some of these songs, recording with Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studio, putting the album out on vinyl and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Never Promised Tomorrow
• No Guts No Glory
• They Said

Find more from Modern Angst on your favorite streaming platform. Purchase a copy of PART X on vinyl at PunkertonRecords.com. PART X is due out on all streaming platforms September 3rd. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube!

See them LIVE

9/7 Album Release Party at The Sinkhole in St.Louis, MO with special guests Wes Hoffman & Friends, The Disappeared & The Holy Hand Grenades 

10/4 Parts & Labor in Melvindale, MI with Middle-Out, The Boy Detective & Come Out Fighting

10/25 The Heavy Anchor in St.Louis, MO with Ben Diesel, The Alley Oops & Stay Sane

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, 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! FLI-HI Music:  8/31 Anniversary Party!  Steve Kyle (3-6p) Laid Back Country Picker (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

 

I stopped in to visit Rachel & Nick of Rachel Is Kozi at their home in St.Louis, MO and had a lot of fun getting to know a little bit more about them. We deep dive into some of the groups history, recording their debut album LIFECYCLES and some of the stories behind these songs. Rachel shares some of her adventures on the Appalachian Trail, yoga and much more. We also play 2 songs live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Free
• Protect My Peace (Live Acoustic)
• Home (Live Acoustic)
• Whale Song

Find more from Rachel Is Kozi on FB, IG & YouTube. Listen to LIFECYCLES on your favorite streaming platform or grab a copy of CD! racheliskozi.com

See them LIVE

August 3rd in St.Louis, MO at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with special guest Crystal Lady

September 21st in St.Louis, MO at The Attic Music Bar with Michael Blakey & A Brighter Side

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Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, 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 7/26 Fireside Duo (7-10p) 7/27 Wayback Weekend Band (7-10p)  7/28 Josh Littig (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music:  7/26 Robbie Burt (7-10p) 7/27 James Bertels (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Welcome to the show Stephanie & Danny of All The Days!! I caught up with these two to get to know a little more about this new project. We talk about some of their history together and how they started recording music together then forming a band. We also deep dive into their debut album GARDENER OF MY HEART, preview a few songs, play a couple live acoustic and talk about their Album Release Party. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Days Ahead 
• Baritone 
• Even Try (Live Acoustic)
• Burnin Up For You 
• Heart Is Bone (Live Acoustic)

Find more from ALL THE DAYS on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. 

Join us at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO for their GARDENER OF MY HEART Album Release Party on July 27th. Special guest Andrew Dahle opening the show!  Tickets at OffBroadwaySTL.com

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Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, 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 7/19 Michael Scott (7-10p)  7/20 The Ex Bombers (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music:  7/19 Josh Littig (7-10p) 7/20 Jeff Walshchauser (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

I caught up with Illinois based singer songwriter Lukcan the other night. He's been releasing a bunch of new music and it was time to get to know a little more about him. We dive into his story and discuss some of the early days and his recent return to playing live again. We talk about some stories behind these songs, play a couple live acoustic and debut a brand new one! 

On this episode you'll:

• Hard As A Mountain
• What Are You?
• I Don't Care (Live Acoustic)
• Across The Road
• What Can You Do (Live Acoustic)

Find more from Lukcan on your favorite streaming platform. He just released a brand new LIVE AND RAW EP. Follow along your FB, IG, Tik Tok & YouTube. https://linktr.ee/lukcan

See him LIVE

6/22 Saturday 8pm at Steelevile Eagles in Steelevile, IL

Big thanks again to Phat Buddha Studios in St.Louis, MO for letting us record this one! 

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, 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 6/22 Steve Kyle (7-10p)  6/23 Howard Levinson (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music:  6/22 Michael Scott (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

 

The other night I took a trip across the river to Collinsville, IL to meet up with rockers Mark & Erik of Path To Midian and Phil, Michael & Eddie of Red Tape Riot. They have a big ol show coming up on Saturday night in Collinsville at the historic Miner's Theatre. We talk a bit about each groups history and some of what is going into the show. The show is particularly special for Path To Midian as it is their live stage debut! 

We also talk about Path To Midian's 2023 MARTYR EP and recording with the late great Matthew Amelung. They also talk about recording their new music video for "The Reaper" at Miner's Theatre! Red Tape Riot also has some brand new music and a great video for "The Rift" that was shot by our friend JT Ibanez. Be sure to check them out wherever you get your digital music and watch the videos on YouTube! 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Path To Midian "The Reaper"
• Red Tape Riot "The Rift"
• Path To Midian "This Day"
• Red Tape Riot "Not The Enemy"

Follow along on FB & IG for more info!

See them LIVE

June 15th Saturday Night in Collinsville, IL at Miner's Theatre, Path To Midian with special guests Red Tape Riot! TICKETS HERE!

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, 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 6/13 Singo Bingo: Drinking Songs (7-10p) 6/14 Fireside Duo (7-10p) 6/15 Buddy Entwistle 6/16 Robbie Burt (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 6/14 Michael Scott (7-10p) 6/15 Jeff Walchshauser & Steve (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Today's episode I meet up with St.Louis singer songwriter Michael Blakey! I caught up with Michael at his home and we get into some of his stories of traveling the world. We also talk about his brand new album NEW PERSPECTIVE and some of thes stories behind these songs. He also performs 2 of them live acoustic today for the show! 

Be sure to join Michael for the Album Release Party happening on May 31st in St.Louis, MO at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with special guests West End Junction. tickets!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Souls On Patrol
• New Perspective (Live)
• Bandits Of Time 
• How Long (Live)

Find more from Michael Blakey on your favorite streaming platform. Pick up a copy of NEW PERSPECTIVE on vinyl, CD or cassette! Follow along with Michael on FB & IG.

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, 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 5/31 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 6/1 Wayback Weekend Band (7-10p) 6/2 Howard Levinson (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 5/31 Fireside Duo (7-10p) 6/1 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

This week I stopped by Atomic Junction's band practice and caught up with Aaron & Mark to talk about their brand new album PEACEDALE, Release Party, stories behind these songs and much more. Aaron also grabbed a guitar and perfomed a couple live acoustic for the show! 

We also talk about an upcoming concert series Aaron is developing at The Garage at The Intersection. You can join him on May 18th for the 1st show featuring singer songwriter Alex Huck. This will be a sober event and donotions accepted at the door. Follow along on the socials The Garage At The Intersection on FB & IG for more info.

Join us on for the Atomic Junction PEACEDALE Album Release Party on May 31st at Old Rock House in St. Louis, MO with special guests Neil C Luke and Jake Neuman & The Jay Birds. Tickets at OldRockHouse.com

On this episode you'll hear:

• Dirt roads 
• Gene The Auctioneer (Live Acoustic)
• Pretty Girls And Pins 
• Kankakee (Live Acoustic)

Find more from Atomic Junction on your favorite streaming platform. Follow along on FB, IG & Tik Tok. Atomic.band for tour dates.

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, 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 5/10 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 5/11 Michael Marciano (7-10p) 5/12 Fireside Duo (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 5/11 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

I stopped in to visit my friends Boxcar at band practice as they gear up to release their brand new album OPEN EYES. We get into a little of the band's history and give a sneak peek at the new album. We share some stories behind these songs and perform one live! OPEN EYES due out on May 10th! 

On this episode you'll hear: 

• Open Eyes
• How Long (Live)
• Wild Heart 

Find more from Boxcar on your favorite streaming platform. Be sure to follow along with them on Facebook, Instagram & subscribe on YouTube!

See them LIVE:

May 17 Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis, MO 6p

May 17 Album Listening Party at Tick Tock Tavern 7p

May 24 Album Release Party at Off Broadway with special guests Car Microwave & Langen Elise. TICKETS

May 26 MiniBar in Kansas City, MO with Joshua James & Timbers

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 4/25 Singo Bingo Your Dad's Favorites 4/26 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 4/27 Andy Tucker (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 4/26 Michael Scott (7-10p) 4/27 Michael Marciano (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

 

Cody Perkins of Magnificent Mullets of Lonedell joins me on today's show! I had a lot of fun catching up with Cody talking about growing up country and finding ways to entertain ourselves in small towns. We also get into some of his music, share some stories behind these songs, play a couple live acoustic and debut a brand new one!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Mermac River Mudwalk
• Backwoods
• Get Stoned (WORLD PREMIERE)
• Farmer on A Soapbox (Live Acoustic)
• Daddy's Homegrown Tree (Live Acoustic)

See Magnificent Mullets LIVE

4/20 in St.Clair, MO at Lit N Lost Cannabash at Lost Hill Lake with We Practiced Santeria (Sublime Tribute) and Josh Baloo

You can also catch Cody Perkins live at Strings on Kings in Eureka Springs, AR May 23-26

Follow along with Magnificent Mullets on your FB & IG. Subscribe on YouTube! More music on your favorite streaming platform!

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 4/20 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p) 4/21 Robbie Burt (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 4/20 Fireside Duo (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

A little while ago I caught up with singer songwriter Hollie Schultz at her home. I was surprised to find out that Emma Nobbe was also there as they rehearsed for a gig. I had a great time getting to know these two talented performers. We get into some of their individual stories of getting here today. We also talk about losing loved ones. Hollie plays a couple live acoustic tunes and we get into the stories behind these songs. Emma talked a bit about her latest LETTERS FROM EARTH EP and when we might expect some new music. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Hollie Schultz "Summer" (Live Acoustic)
• Hollie Schultz "Like Before" (Live Acoustic)
• Emma Nobbe "Into The Fog" 
• Hollie Schultz "Bubby"

Find more music from Hollie Schultz & Emma Nobbe on your favorite streaming platform! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. 

See them LIVE

Hollie Schultz

April 13 at Mississippi Culture

1st Friday at Seamus McDaniels

4th Friday at Chillax St.Peters

Emma Nobbe 

April 12 at City Foundry STL

April 13 at Four Brothers Mead 

EmmaNobbeMusic.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! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 4/11 Singo Bingo: Boy Bands & Girl Gangs 4/12 Michael Marciano 4/13 Josh Littig (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 4/12 James Bertels (7-10p) 4/13 Songs For Heroes w/ John Eason & Zach Henard (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Hubb & The Heavy Heats return! I caught up with singer songwriter Caleb Hubbartt aka Hubb of Hubb & The Heavy Hearts to talk about their brand new EP and upcoming release party! We get into some stories behind a few of the songs, recording the album and even play a couple live acoustic. We also talk about some dreams, movies, The Beatles and much more. 

Don't miss the Release Party happening Friday March 29th at Red Fish Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO with special guest Sinead Angele. They will have copies of the EP on Vinyl & CD available for purchase! 

On this episode you'll hear:

• By My Side 
• Redline (Live Acoustic)
• Time Goes Around (Live Acoustic)
• Lake of Fire (Live Acoustic)

Follow along with Hubb & The Heavy Hearts on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube. HubbandTheHeavyHearts.com

Also catch the band at legendary BB's in downtown St.Louis, MO on April 26 & May 23!

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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! Don’t miss Fish Fry Fridays all throughout Lent. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 3/28 Singo Bingo: Golden Oldies 3/29 Robbie Burt (7-10p) 3/30 Michael Marciano (7-10p) FLI-HI Music: 3/29 Howard Levinson (7-10p) 3/30 Fireside Duo (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

ClusterPluck returns! I had so much fun meeting up with my buddies in ClusterPluck the other day to talk all things HOMETOWN, their brand new album! We deep dive into some of the stories behind the songs on this album, recording at Phat Buddha with Zagk Gibbons and the decision to press this album to vinyl! We also get into some wrestling talk and a whole lot more.

Be sure to grab your copy of HOMETOWN at their Album Release Party in St.Louis, MO on Saturday March 23rd at Old Rock House with Special Guests: Horseshoes & Hand Grenades and Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters. Tickets here!

On this episode you'll hear:

• July Saturday Night
• Celebrate (I Wanna Know)
• Hometown 

Find more by following with ClusterPluck on Facebook & Instagram. More music available on your favorite streaming platform or visit ClusterPluckMusic.com

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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! Don’t miss Fish Fry Fridays all throughout Lent. Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 3/21 Singo Bingo: Taylor Swift 3/22 Michael Scott (7-10p) 3/23 Steve Kyle (7-10p) FLI-HI Music: 3/22 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 3/23 Josh LIttig (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

The other night I took a trip to Festus, MO to meet up with rockers Janatrix to talk about thier debut NO SMOKING IN BED EP. We get into how the group formed, stories behind these songs and influences. We also talk about first concert memories, Sugar Ray and much more! 

Follow along with Janatrix on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok! Keep an eye out for more show announcements coming soon!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Sunflower Girl
• Bad Dawg
• Deth Stiks & Road Soadies
• Mistress

 

Find more Janatrix on your favorite streaming platform or Bandcamp.com

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Welcome to the show Barnum Jack! I caught up with these bluegrass pickers the other night to talk about their debut album, recording at Sawhorse Studios with great & powerful Jason McEntire and some stories behind these songs. We talk about how the group formed at Pop's Blue Moon on a bluegrass jam night and some of their journey to get here today. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Gone Gone Gone
• I Seem To Forget To Remember You're Gone
• Old Home Place

Barnum Jack's debut album due out April 3rd. Find the single "Gone Gone Gone" on all of your streaming platforms today! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. 

See Barnum Jack LIVE:

March 8 at St.Ann Catholic Church Fish Fry in St.Louis, 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 3/7 Singo Bingo: Party Starters 3/8 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 3/9 Corey Clapper (7-10p) FLI-HI Music: 3/7 James Bertel (7-10p) 3/9 Steve Kyle (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

/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

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

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!

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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

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

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

 

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! 

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! 

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

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! 

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! 

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! 

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!

 

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.

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!

A while back I caught up with Danny of Number One Sons at his home studio to get to know him a little better. We met through a mutual friend Gabe Stroup's The Stone Dog Show and figured it's time we properly hang out and talk about all he's been up to.  We discuss some of the band's history, recording during quarantine, his plans for 2022 and getting to share the stage with LUDO! 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Quarantine 
• Bored 
• I'd Be So Much Cooler If I Was A Dick (PREMIERE)

Find more Number One Sons wherever you get your digital music. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram! 

It’s officially beard season! Growing out a big ol’ beard is a surefire way to keep you warm this winter, and there’s no better way to grow it out than with Roughneck Beard Company’s full line of beard grooming products. Beat the itch, soften, and set the stage for faster and fuller growth. And you can do all that while saving 15 percent with my code RPP15. Stop by the shop in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com.

Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect spot to enjoy a cold beverage with some good friends! Recently Friendship Brewing launched a brand new beer they brewed up for fallen soldier & Wentzville native Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz. 100% of the proceeds of this beer go to support the memorial fund in his name.  FriendshipBrewCo.com 

A little while back I had the opportunity to sit with my buddy Patrick Boos. I've been friendly with Pat for a while since we met at Beyond FM but this was the first time we've already just sat and talked. It was nice to get to deep dive into his story, his love of radio & music. We also talk about his weigh loss journey. He has an incredible story of losing 200 lbs already! 

Follow along with Pat on Instagram! Find him on Beyond FM, download the app today! http://www.beyondfm.net 

Want to help support the show? Check out the merch store at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Also big thank you to Roughneck Beard Company for all their support of this show. All natural products, locally made in St.Louis, MO. Shop 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com and use my code RPP15 for 15% off your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or anything else. If you are in St.Louis, stop by their store in Maplewood, MO.

I caught up with Comedian Myke Anthony while he was home in St.Louis. We had a fun conversation about his work in comedy, his early days in St.Louis music as a rapper, meeting Vanilla Ice while working at TMZ and everything in between. 

See Myke LIVE

3/24 at St.Louis Funny Bone for The Best Of STL Comedy Showcase with Max Pryce, Nathan Orton & Scott Schaffer. Free entry if you mention Max Pryce at the box office!

Follow Myke on Instagram & YouTube. http://www.MychaelAnthony.com

Support the podcast by grabbing a Little Shanie shirt at By Jack http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Will Saulsbery of Money For Guns for his fourth appearance on the show! Will brought along his bandmate Kyle Kelley to talk about their upcoming documentary, new music & old music, stories of playing in Columbia, MO and some random basketball stories.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Fisherman's Beard
• Streetlights
• The Ballad of Buckshot Robert

All 3 songs appear on their SUBTERRANEAN SESSIONS

Find more music wherever you get digital music or visit Money-For-Guns.com

 

Meet brand new funky trio Spankonya! I caught up with Philip Manaois aka Spanky & Bill Newmann the other day to discuss their brand new new band. 

Do not miss their DEBUT 

2/27 at Old Rock House with Joslyn & The Sweet Compression

Follow along on Facebook & Instagram.com

Pick up a Spankonya shirt while you're at the show!

 

The other night I caught up with my friends Ethan Leinwand & Nick Pence, better known as The Bottlesnakes! We talk about how the group came to be, their debut album CANDY SHOPPE, stories behind these songs, upcoming shows & so much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Bottlesnake Blues
• Candy Shoppe
• East St.Louis

See them LIVE

1/11 at The Focal Point

1/30 at Champaign Urbana Winter Folk Festival

First Friday's at Schlafly Bottleworks

Follow along on Facebook!

Pick up a copy of CANDY SHOPPE at Euclid Records in St.Louis, MO, wherever you get digital music or CD's available at any upcoming shows.

 

My friend Thomas Isaac Walton of Seeing Seven & Blue Creek Productions joins me for today's episode! We dive into some of his early days of music, songwriting, play some live acoustic, talk about new music coming soon & his production work. 

On this episode you'll hear: 

• A Pulse And A Blindside (Acoustic)
• Not A Love Song (Acoustic)
• Something Better (Acoustic)

You can find "A Pulse And A Blindside" wherever you get digital music. "Not A Love Song" due out 1/11 on all platforms!

You can also find the Seeing Seven music digitally everywhere!

 

Singer songwriter Hunter Hamilton joins me on the show! We recorded this episode live from the Livery Company in St.Louis, MO. I had a great time getting to hang with Hunter. I'd been seeing his name a lot and bumped into him a few times around town, so it was fun to get to know a little more about him.

We talk about moving to St.Louis, some influences, his biggest fear & jam 2 live acoustic songs!

On this episode you'll hear:

• I've Got Songs to Sing (Live Acoustic)
• No More Tears (Live Acoustic)

See Hunter LIVE

12/21 The Monocle with The Fighting Side & Caroline Steinkamp

12/23 Livery Company with YardEagle

12/26 South Broadway Athletic Club with Nick Gusman & Brother Francis and The Soultones

1/3 Venice Cafe with YardEagle

Follow Hunter Hamilton Group on Facebook & Instagram for dates & information.

 

Last weekend I stopped in at Guerrilla Street Food and had some lunch with my friend Joe Winze. We then went to his Scion XB and recorded a podcast before his show at Delmar Hall. I had a lot of fun recording this one. 

We talked a lot about Joe's work in Madahoochi and their upcoming show, we also talk about his new band Western States, Falling Fences, playing in Sean Canan's Voodoo Players and much more. 

See Joe LIVE

6/7 at Hannibal, MO at Brew Skies Music Festival with Sean Canan's Voodoo Players playing Creedence Clearwater Revival

6/14 Madahoochi at Delmar Hall

6/30 Falling Fences at Becky Thacter

7/3 Sean Canan's Voodoo Players play Eagles at Broadway Oyster Bar

7/20 Western States Album Release Party with Cree Rider & Funky Butt Brass Band at Off Broadway

Find all of Joe's bands on Facebook for more dates & info! New music from Falling Fences, Madahoochi & Western States on the way!

 

Singer songwriter Karen Choi stops by to discuss her recent move back to St.Louis, growing up playing music, her latest record, her family, big upcoming show and play some live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Nineteen (Live acoustic)
• In The Morning
• Mississippi River Heart (Live Acoustic)

Pick up her album THROUGH OUR VEINS wherever you get digital music or CD copies on Bandcamp.com or Amazon.com. 

See Karen LIVE 

12/22 at Old Rock House performing a set of She & Him Chirstmas songs with Tom Blood also there will be Emily Wallace, Elliott Pearson, Mammoth Piano & Christian Smith

Keep with all things Karen on Facebook & Instagram. KarenChoiMusic.com

Drummer Mike Murano joins me to discuss his work with some projects like The Mighty Pines, The People's Key, Transmatter Express, Sean Canan's Voodoo Players, Southern Exposure & Funkify Your Life: A Tribute to The Meters.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Transmatter Express "Sudden Motion"
• The People's Key "Ancient Astronauts"

See Mike LIVE

12/22 Southern Exposure at Broadway Oyster Bar

12/26 Sean Canan's Voodoo Players play Prince at Broadway Oyster Bar

12/31 The Mighty Pines with Hillary Fitz Band at The Ready Room

 

Indie group Big Tobacco joins me on the show to discuss their brand new CLOUD 9 EP, some stories behind the songs, share a preview of the EP, their upcoming & last show, Bret Michaels and more!

See them LIVE

10/19 at Foam with New Mayans & Thames

Find their CLOUD 9 EP everywhere digitally on October 20th. You'll hear:

• I Don't Know
• Something Else
• Dead Boy

Follow Big Tobacco on Facebook & Instagram

 

Meet The Broken Kingdom! I had a blast hanging with these guys. I took a drive over to Collinsville, IL to record this one. We talk about how the group came together, stories behind the songs, sobriety, influences, upcoming shows and jam some live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Until The End (live acoustic)
• Set Me On Fire
• Never Again (live acoustic)

Pick up their EP today on Soundcloud.com

See The Broken Kingdom LIVE

Aug 8th at Fubar Jimmy Solo acoustic

Aug 16th at Fubar with Boy Hits Car

Find more upcoming dates on their Facebook page! Subscribe to their YouTube channel!

Tuesday night I went out to see my buddies in T.R.O.Y share the stage with Red Sun Rising at Old Rock House in St.Louis, MO. It was a killer show! It is always fun getting to see T.R.O.Y play but especially cool when they break out some brand new songs like their new single "Wicked World."

After the show I was able to sneak in a quick podcast with them to discuss their weekend at Rocklahoma, Denny's and their new single "Wicked World". If you haven't, download a copy on ITunes, add it to your Spotify playlists & check out the video on YouTube!

On this episode you'll hear:

• The Reckoning 
• Wicked World

Be sure to follow THE REALITY OF YOURSELF on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to find out when they are coming to a town near you.

See them LIVE

6/1 at The Riff for Paralandra EP Release Show with The Many Colored Death

8/12 at Summers At The River (Nixa, MO) with Buckcherry, POD, Lit, Alien Ant Farm & Paralandra

Visit TheRealityOfYourself.com for more details and purchase some music or a shirt!

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

 

 

This weekend I took a drive to Bethalto, IL to meet up with the guys of Out Amongst The Masses at Redwood Studios where we met up with their producer/engineer (and past gust of the show!) Michael Bivens. We get into their brand new EP, debut a new track off of it, stories behind some of the songs, what it was like for them all working together, their big Release Party coming up, and we play some live acoustic tunes!

On this episode you'll hear

• Consequences (Live acoustic)
• 10-44
• Thrown (Live acoustic)

Join OUT AMONGST THE MASSES for their ASCENSION EP RELEASE PARTY at Pop's in Sauget, IL on Saturday June 2nd with special guests Silent Hollow, Skydweller, Divide The Empire & Conquer As They Come. Doors at 6p. Happy Hour with drink specials and live acoustic music from 6-7. Show at 7p. 

Head over to OUTAMONGSTTHEMASSES.com right now for tickets, CDs, Shirts, Coozies and more! For $20 you can get a shirt, CD, and a ticket to the party! 

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram! ASCENSION EP will be available soon on all your digital platforms.

 

Right before Thanksgiving, I took a trip down to St. Genevieve, MO to to meet up with Sunset Over Houma! We enjoyed some cookie cake and talked about how they formed the band, their new EP, recording at Gaslight and played some LIVE acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Cop In A Field
• Arrowheads

Be sure to follow Sunset Over Houma on Facebook & Instagram for more information!

See them LIVE

12/16 at Pop's for Road To Pointfest with Pure October, Name It Now, Mr.Wilson's Heroes & Elmfriend

12/22 at Schlafly Tap Room with TOK & Monkh and the People

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

Singer Songwriter Everyday Jake stops by to talk about his new LIVE AT RED FISH BLUE FISH EP, upcoming RELEASE PARTY, stories behind the songs and play some live acoustic.

Join the party this Thursday Night 12/7/17 at Kubrick's in their upstairs lounge in St.Charles, MO. Pick up a copy of his EP that evening!

On this episode you'll hear

• Walk The Plank
• Moondog (Live acoustic on Rock Paper Podcast)

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

The Cinema Story returns! The other night I met up with The Cinema Story at Denny's in Arnold, MO for some pancakes and a podcast. We had a lot of laughs catching up on what they've been up to the last year including a brand new EP, upcoming Release Party, Music Video & more.

On this episode you'll hear

• James Cameron
• Front Door

Both songs are available for download on ITunes or Bandcamp.com

See The Cinema Story LIVE

12/5 at Off Broadway with Rookie Of The Year

1/7 at The Firebird for EP Release Party with Forgetting January, An Unfortunate Trend, Secondary, As We Are, The Last Stanza

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

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

Phil Wright & Jack Wright return to talk about all things Phillip-a-Looza coming up, new Scandaleros record, Funky Butt Brass Band's Holiday Brasstravaganza, Jack's Prom proposal & much more. We also talk about some of Jack's original music and talked him into playing some live acoustic on the show!

On this episode you'll hear:

• The Scandaleros "City Girls"
• Jack Wright "You Gotta Go" (Live Acoustic)

See Phil LIVE

11/22 The Scandaleros play The Last Waltz with Stag Nite All-stars at South Broadway Athletic Club

11/30 Scratchtones & The Scandaleros at Venice Cafe

12/1 & 12/2 12th Annual Phillip-A-Looza at Old Rock House with Funky Butt Brass Band, Falling Fences, The Mighty Pines, Alligator Wine + Friends, The ScratchTones, The Service, Crate 2 Crate Sound System, Jake's Leg, Madahoochi, Mom's Kitchen, The Scandaleros, Sean Canan's Voodoo Players Tenacious D, Big Mike Aguirre & The Blu City All Stars, The Grooveliner & DJ Alexis Tucci

1 day $15 2 day $25 Tickets at MetroTix.com

Dec 8 The Scandaleros at Rose Music Hall with Driving Wheel for Greg Allman's Birthday

Dec 13 Voodoo Highway Men at Broadway Oyster Bar

Dec 15 & 16 Funky Butt Brass Band's Holiday Brasstravaganza at Off Broadway

Find more dates & details on the new Scandaleros record by following their Facebook page. RSVP to Phillip-A-Looza!

Listen on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY

 

 

Singer songwriter Chris Rader of Clusterpluck stops by to talk about some upcoming shows, play some live acoustic songs, stories behind the songs, Sean Canan's Voodoo Players, growing up in Illinois and more.

See Clusterpluck LIVE

Nov 18 at Broadway Oyster Bar with The Highway Saints. This show is a canned food drive so bring all the cans you can!

Dec 1 at Stagger Inn Edwardsville, IL

Dec 7 at Pk's Carbondale, IL

Dec 8 at John Brown's on the Square Marion, IL

Dec 9 at Reifschneider's Grill in Columbia, IL for HOLIDAY HOEDOWN

More dates, music and everything else at Clusterpluck.org

On this episode you'll hear 2 new live acoustic songs Chris wrote that should appear on the next Clusterpluck album due out in 2018

• Hometown
• Blue Collar Country

Follow Clusterpluck on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

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

I was fortunate enough to get to hang out with talented up & coming trio The Matching Shoe for this episode. We get into how the band came together, their debut EP, Release Party, some stories behind the songs and did a live living room acoustic jam.

Don't miss their release party!! This Friday night 10/20 at Old Rock House with friends GypsyLion. $10 All Ages

On this episode you'll get a little preview of the DON'T HIDE IT, DIVIDE IT EP

• St.Louis 1979
• Take The Bait (Live Acoustic)
• I Think I Thought

Follow The Matching Shoe on TheMatchingShoe.com, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. More dates on the way!

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

Oh yeah! Bruiser Queen returns! I caught up with Morgan & Jason of Bruiser Queen the other night at band practice to discuss their new album HEAVY HIGH that is due out soon. We talk about their Release Party, vinyl, recording the album, Crushed Out, tour life and so much more.

Head over to PledgeMusic.com/BruiserQueen to pre-order your copy of HEAVY HIGH today! You can also get Jason to wash your dishes, or Morgan to babysit or order a copy of the vinyl!

On this episode you'll hear

• Here Lies My Heart
• Have Fun (Live Acoustic)
• Sugar High (Live Acoustic)
• The Way I Love You

See Bruiser Queen on their HEAVY HIGH TOUR now all dates at BruiserQueen.com

See them in St.Louis

11/22 at Off Broadway for their Release Party with The Fuck Off & Dies, Hounds & Brian McClelland

Follow the band on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to keep up with them on tour! SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel for more of their music videos.

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

 

The other day I stopped in at Steve's Hot Dogs on The Hill to meet up with some friends Gary Johnston Jr, Tom Williams & Brett Taylor. They are all helping in put on the 1st Annual IKANDU Acoustic Charity Show.

Left to Right: Gary Johnston Jr (OATM & Verba Stellae), Tom Williams (OATM) & Brett Taylor (Verba Stellae)

We talk about IKANDU and their services they've been providing for autistic children around Mascoutah, and all of the bands appearing such as...

• Sky Burnt White
• System Slave
• Divide The Empire
• Verba Stellae
• OATM
• Robby Kallery

On this episode you'll hear

• System Slave "Road Less Traveled On"
• Robby Kallery "Texas or Tennessee" (Lucero cover)
• Divide The Empire "Carnival Ride"
• Sky Burnt White "Parades"
• OATM "Watching the Embers Fade (Live Acoustic)"
• Verba Stellae "This Skin (Live Acoustic)"

See all of them LIVE

10/7 at Mascoutah Vistors Center

Buy your tickets TODAY! Tickets include drinks & appetizers.  Click HERE! 

Today I took a little road trip to Columbia, MO to visit with my new friend Jenny Teator. She's in town from Nashville for a big show and was kind enough to take some time out to record this episode.

We had fun talking about her move to Nashville, some of what she's already learned there, songwriting & more. Jenny played some live acoustic as well as give us a sneak peek at a unreleased demo she's working on.

On this episode you'll hear

• Infatuation (Acoustic) (Written by Jenny Teator & Sheridan Gates)
• Hurts So Good (Demo)

See Jenny LIVE

9/28 at The Industry in Columbia, MO

Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & SUBSCRIBE to her YouTube for more dates, videos & information. Everything at JennyTeator.com

 

Jeremy Segel-Moss returns to Rock Paper Podcast to discuss this year's Big Muddy Blues Festival, St.Louis Blues Society and much more!

Join us for the 22nd Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival going on Sept 1-3 in downtown St.Louis, on the riverfront at Leclede's Landing. This year is again 100% St.Louis talent. Over 50 acts on 6 stages (3 indoor 3 outdoor).

Lineup includes favorites such as:

John McVey

Big George Brock

Jeremiah Johnson Band

Al Holiday & The East Side Rhythm Band

Green McDonough Band

The Maness Brothers

Tommy Halloran's Guerrilla Swing

Big Mike Aguirre & The Blu-City Allstars

Roland Johnson

Gene Jackson

Marquise Knox

and many more

Tickets available now at BigMuddyBluesFestival.com

 

There will also be 2 tribute shows being held at The National Blues Museum

Saturday- Tribute to Albert King

Sunday- Tribute to Tommy Bankhead

Follow along on Facebook & Twitter for more details!

 

 

The other day I caught up with the man behind the camera Freddy D'Angelo to talk about his videos, his photography, his music, big party he's putting on, play some live acoustic and so much more!

See Freddy LIVE

6/29 at Old Rock House with Inner Outlines (Acoustic Set) & Fly Method. This is also a memorial for Freddy's father Fred Dickerson Sr. $10 Tickets available at MetroTix.com

On this episode you'll hear:

• Moment
• Pictures
• World So Cold

Find more information at Freddy D'Angelo Studios on Facebook

 

A while back I caught up with the guys of Old Capital over at Gaslight. This was one of the funniest episodes I've recorded, probably the hardest I've laughed while hosting the show.

On this episode you'll hear

• Loose Change
• Hearts A Goldmine
• Big Black Car

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram. Keep an eye out for a new album coming very soon.

See them LIVE

May 6 Livery Company

May 27 Mississippi Nights Music Festival

Listen on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY

The other day I stopped by Suburban Pro Studios in St.Louis, MO to talk with Jason & Scott of My Posse In Effect, a Beastie Boys Tribute band. We talk about the idea to form the band, their start, learning these songs, first albums and upcoming shows!

Jason Karr (MCA) and Scott Rivers (Mike D) of My Posse In Effect: A Beastie Boys Tribute

See My Posse In Effect LIVE

4/15 at Delmar Hall in St.Louis, MO

4/28 at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO

11/22 at The Ready Room in St.Louis, MO

Follow My Posse In Effect on Facebook for more dates!

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

 

 

Thanks to Gaslight for all of their support with this show. Check out GaslightSTL.com and schedule a tour today if you haven’t been by there. It’s a beautiful recording studio attached to a bar!  Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. .

Also big thanks to Music Record Shop for supporting the show!! They relocated to .ZACK on Locust now, so swing by and check out their new location! New records in every Friday. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram! Come out 4/22 for RECORD STORE DAY!

The other day I took a drive out to Peno in Clayton, MO to meet up with Amanda Raye to discuss her return to St.Louis, her EP, songwriting, upcoming shows, American Idol, and so much more!

On this episode you'll hear 3 songs from her RULES EP

• Rosie's Song
• Rules
• You Can't Forget Me

Pick up a copy of the EP on CDBaby.com or stream on Spotify.

See Amanda Raye LIVE

4/7 at Seven in Belleville, IL

4/11 at Joe Mancuso MS Benefit at Sheldon Concert Hall

6/15 at Evangeline's

9/30 at Focal Point

Follow her on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for more information & dates. AmandaRayeMusic.com

 

 

Thanks to Gaslight for all of their support with this show. Check out GaslightSTL.com and schedule a tour today if you haven’t been by there. It’s a beautiful recording studio attached to a bar!  Carter Hulsey there on March 26th. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Also big thanks to Music Record Shop for supporting the show!! They relocated to .ZACK on Locust now, so swing by and check out their new location! New records in every Friday. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

 

Singer Songwriter Anthony Doria returns to the show. This time he brought along special guest Coty Cech (aka Ivan Petro Kimskie). We had a great time and a lot of laughs recording this episode. Anthony performs 4 originals live acoustic.

• Frienemy
• Hot Sauce (ft Ivan Petro Kimskie)
• Dreamer
• The Hangover song

We also discuss him recording at Gaslight, and hopefully having a You, Me & Dougie album out soon. Along with recording there, Anthony has also started hosting Singer Songwriter Sessions there on Sundays once a month as a part of Allegro Entertainment. Keep an eye out for February's date. GaslightSTL.com or AllegroSTL.com.

Come see Anthony with You, Me & Dougie LIVE

1/26 at Nick's Pub

1/28 at Nick's Pub

Follow You, Me & Dougie on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for more dates.

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This episode I went to meet up with The Grooveliner at their practice space in Toby's Basement to talk about their new album, release party, some stories behind the songs, recording at the MIDI Room and so much more!

This episode is a lot of laughs!

You'll get to hear "D'Nost" & "3LT" from their debut album Toby's Basement. Currently available for pre-order on ITunes. Physical copies available at the party!

See The Grooveliner LIVE

1/7 at The Ready Room with Southern Exposure & Jackson Howard

Don't forget to check out their TuneSpeak deal on their Facebook page for a chance at some free tickets!! Also be sure to set your DVR to watch the Grooveliner on Fox 2 Friday 1/6 at 9am.

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

 

 

Yesterday I stopped in at Elaine's on Cherokee to hang out with some new & old friends including to Jess Bohn, Elaine Gruener & Mathlida Fenton of Ramona Deflowered, Shawn Telkamp of Shotgun Abby, Cameron Novack of Slushwave and many more. We talked about about their 5th annual Christmas Album, some of the songs and even played 2 live from Elaine's.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Slushwave "Last Christmas" (WHAM cover)
• Shotgun Abby "Mary Did You Know/Rock The Manger"
• Jewell Yocum, Elaine Gruener, Jess & Chuck Bohn "Baby It's Cold Outisde"
• Jewell Yocum, Elaine Gruener, Jess & Chuck Bohn "Mele Kalikimaka"
• Chris Wright "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin"
• St.Mark's Saturday Night Chuch Choir "O Who Are They?"
• Cameron Novack, Chuck Bohn & Steve Gruener "Mr.Grinch (Live From Eliane's)"
• Cameron Novack, Chuck Bohn & Steve Gruener "Let It Snow (Live from Elaine's)"

If you'd like a copy of the collection, reach out to Jess Bohn and I'm sure she would love to get you a copy.

See Slushwave LIVE

Dec 31 at Fubar

See Shotgun Abby LIVE

Feb 9 at The Way Out Club

Thanks to all of my guests today! I had a great time recording this one. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

The other night I stopped by Matt McElwrath's apartment to hang out with Curt Copeland, Dre Montez (Who's 2 Blame Podcast), Matt McElwrath & Nick Adamson (of Media Outlaws/The Loft Sessions). We had a lot of fun & laughs talking about Curt's radio career, songwriting, his new project, and played a few live acoustic tunes!

On this episode you'll hear 2 Curt Copeland originals "Bad Luck Charm" & "Mound."

Follow Curt on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Check out The Loft Sessions on YouTube!

Check out Who's 2 Blame Podcast!

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

Over the weekend I met up with St.Louis Rockers ThePour to get to know them. A few familiar faces in this band, as its essentially a super group. The line up consists of:

Jeff Lee (Vocals)

Brian Smith (Bass)

Addison Bracher (Guitar)

Jack Wiese (Guitar)

Chad LaRoy (Drums)

We talk about their new single "Animal," how this band came together, new album in the works, and much more!

On this episode you'll hear "Animcal" & "The Vow" both are available for purchase on ITunes!

Come see ThePour LIVE

Nov 26 at Cicero's St.Louis with Oneday, Cost of Desire & Struck Down By Sound

Dec 3 at Outland Ballroom Springfield, MO with Devour The Day, TROY & Bridge To Grace

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

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

Hanging out with Scrub for Episode 302. I had a blast meeting and talking with him. We talked about his start into music, Hip Hop, some music videos, new music coming out and more! Throughout the episode you'll heard some beats from ACE HA.

On this episode you'll hear "Anita Ride" & "Ozark Outlaw." Videos for both songs available on YouTube.

See Scrub LIVE

11/19 at Pop's with Strata-G & More

Keep up with Scrub on Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube. New music on the way!!

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

The other night I stopped in at a Denny's and talked with rock duo Dear Genre about touring with Bruiser Queen, naming the band, the evolution of Dear Genre, their new album Flower Puns, live shows vs studio recordings, their "Move" music video and more.

On this episode you'll hear "Move" & "Lucifer" available digitally at DearGenre.com

Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram and keep an eye out for more dates coming soon.

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

The other night I took a drive over to Lemp Brewery rehearsal spaces and met up with Jon Humphreys or better known as Mr.H. We talked all about his debut album titled MORE, his release party coming up, some stories behind the songs and everything in between.

See Mr.H and The Modern Historians LIVE

Thursday 11/3 at Cicero's with The By Gods, Four Arm Shiver & The Langaleers $10

On this episode you'll hear two live acoustic tracks we recorded standing outside of Lemp "Chattanooga Blues" & "Shaffer, TX" along with the album version of the title track "More (w/ Foothold)"

Pick up the album, shirts and stickers at the Release Party 11/3. It'll also be available digitally at his website. Follow Mr.H on Facebook for more upcoming dates.

A bit ago I had the opportunity to sit with some of the guys of Disguise the Limit and talk about how they formed, early influences, some stories behind the tunes, and when to expect new music.

See LIVE Oct 22 at Just Bill's

with Dead To Begin With

Conman Economy

Pirate Signal

& Dead Planet

Follow them on Facebook!

On this episode you'll hear "Ghost Inside In My Head" & "Wish You Well" from their EP

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

The other night I had the opportunity to sit and talk with one of my favorite concert photographers Kenny Williamson of RKNPHOTO. If you don't know the name, I guarantee you've see some of his work. He's been working the last 10 years as a photographer for LiveNation at the now Hollywood Casino Amphitheater.

Kenny had some great stories to how he landed that job, being a self taught photographer, and swap some favorite concert memories.

Find all things RKNPHOTO at RKNPHOTO.com. You can even purchase a copy of some of your favorite images. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

 

This episode was recorded LIVE from Jackal Fest on July 30th inside the green room of the The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy. You'll hear a bit of Boys Club sound checking in the background.

Gavin McNutt, Tony Bertoglio, Jeremy Reidy & Dylan Doughty joined me talk about their show coming up at Old Rock House!

Don't miss The Old Souls Revival, Mt. Thelonious & The Daisy Ad August 27th Saturday night at Old rock House. $8

On this episode you'll also hear

The Old Souls Revival "I Will Let You In"
The Daisy Ad "Let Down (Live)"

To hear more songs check them out on Bandcamp.com. Follow the bands on Facebook & Instagram.

 

 

Saturday I went by the Music Record Shop to see the Langaleers and Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals rocking a live in-store. I stuck around after the show to sit down with Danny & Josh of BL&TLJ to talk about Jackal Fest coming up. We talked about how the idea came about, how awesome all the bands on the lineup are and what to expect.

Jackal Fest includes

Brother Lee and The Leather Jackals

The Maness Brothers

Old Souls Revival

Miss Molly Simms

Dubb Nubb

Cara Louise Band

Gavin M.

Search Parties

The Free Years

The Langaleers

Rover

Old Capital

Boys Club

Sister Wizard

Kid Scientist

The Wilderness

Bug Chaser

Grab tickets today! $7 HERE or $10 at the door.

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Last week I stopped by 4 Hands Brewery in St.Louis, MO to hang out with my friend Daniel Johanning. If you're playing along at home, this is Dan's 2nd appearance on the show. He sat in on the Brother Lee & the Leather Jackals episode back in December. I wanted to give him his on proper episode to talk about some of his solo music coming out, the Wilderness and everything else he's involved in.

On this episode you'll hear a live acoustic version of "Alright" and closing out the show "Airstream Dreams." Both songs available on Bandcamp.com

See Dan LIVE

7/8 at House Show with Carter Hulsey in St.Louis, MO

7/9 at The Demo with The Wilderness, Brother Leee & The Leather Jackals, Rover, Blackwater '64, Everything Went Black, Bastard and The Crows, DJ Mahf & more.

7/30 at The Bootleg (Atomic Cowboy) for Jackal Fest with The Wilderness, The Maness Brothers, Miss Molly Simms, The Free Years, The Langaleers, Search Parties, 4th Ciyt Rag, Old Souls Revival, Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals and more!

8/20 at South Broadway Athletic Club for 5th Annual Whiskey War Festival

Follow The Wilderness & Dan Johanning Acoustic on Facebook for updates!

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Last night I went over to Ambit Studios in Maryville, IL to hang out with the guys of My Legacy My Ghost. Had a great time talking about everything from touring, Deadpool, Nathan going to China, their first headline show, and when we might hear new music.

See My Legacy My Ghost headlining the Demo on 5/27 with Conman Economy, Cuvi, The Cinema Story & Calloway Circus. Tickets are $7 in advance from the bands, or $10 at the door.

Head over to MyLegacyMyGhost.bandcamp.com and grab their EP for free. Listen on repeat so you can sing a long at the show.

Follow the band on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

I went by Gaslight off Kingshighway & Shaw the other night and sat down with Zagk Gibbons to talk about everything he's a part of in St.Louis music. Zagk is currently working as Audio engineer for Gaslight. He run his own audio recording company called Loudhouse. He's the drummer for the Miss Molly Simms band. He's also a live sound guy for The Demo & The Firebird. We discuss all of these things and more .

I had a great time with Zagk hearing about all of his projects he's working on. Check out some of the bands we mentioned in this episode:

Miss Molly Simms

Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals

Maness Brothers

Old Souls Revival

Caveofswords

The Leopard/ The Hush List

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Last week I caught up with my friend singer songwriter Matt Kennon. We sat inside of Victorian Gardens retirement home in Eureka, MO right after his gig there. Matt played a couple live acoustic tunes including some older favorites and 2 new ones he's working on. Keep an eye out for a new record coming this summer.

On this episode you'll hear "You Had to Pick on Me" from his 77 album.  Along with live acoustic snippets of "The Call", "Faithfully" & "Old Rock n Roll" and closing out the show with "Tell me Something I Don't Know"

You can see Matt Kennon live:

May 6 at Kilderkins Pub

May 13 at JP's Corner

June 11 at Ballwin Days

Sept 10 at Eureka Days

Sept 24 at Brookdale Farms for Concert In The Corn with Craig Cambell

Keep up with Matt on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Bandsintown. MattKennon.com. Be sure to go listen and buy some of his music on Amazon, ITunes or where ever you get your music.

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Friday night I took a drive to Columbia, MO to see my friends in Decadent Nation, Made In Waves, John Galbraith & Clockwork at Rose Music Hall. Before the show, I was able sit in Zack's garage and record with the guys on Decadent Nation. Listen as we discuss everything from the recent line up change, ghosts, vinyl, Adam Sandler, upcoming shows & new music!

You can see Decadent Nation LIVE

3/25 at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO for Seattle Royale as Pearl Jam.

4/29 at The Bridge in Columbia, MO

5/14 at Shots in Rolla, MO

Buy some of their music on ITunes. Check out their brand new album Space+Time. Follow the band on Facebook & Twitter.

Listen on ITunes, Stitcher or RockPaperPodcast.com

 

Comedian Sean O'Brien returns to the program to hang out. We discuss everything from Saved By The Bell, late night talk shows, how Sean photobombed Greg Warren's picture with Seth Meyers, SNL, and everything in between.

Follow Sean on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with dates. He's a regular at the Westport Funny Bone in St.Louis.

 

Episode 173 I'm joined by folk group Letter To Memphis to discuss their brand new album COME ON HOME. We talk about touring, home shows, take questions from the fans, recording the new album and their upcoming show.

You can see Letter to Memphis LIVE 2/14 at The Stage at KDHX for their album release party with special guests Hazel Ra & John Donovan.

Still time to pre-order the new record with great perks at PledgeMusic.com.

Find more information & dates at LetterToMemphis.net, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

 

 

On today's episode I'm joined by Al Holliday of the Al Holliday & The East Side Rhythm Band and special guest co-host my Mother Debbie. Al was gracious enough to invite us over into his home in St.Louis, MO to discuss his new album Natural Remedies, some influences, Memphis, vinyl, and upcoming shows.

See Al Holliday Live:

1/22 at Beale on Broadway

2/6 Old Rock House with Funky Butt Brass Band

Buy a copy of Natural Remedies on ITunes, CdBaby or AlHollidayMusic.com

Hear "Natural Remedies" & "Come Tru" from the album and Al played "Freedom For the Stallion" live for the show.

 

Over the weekend I met up with comedian Andrew Topping at the Valley Park Funny Bone to get to talk about his start in comedy, his theater background, SNL & more. Being that it's Christmas Eve we decided to do something fun and Andrew did a reading of Twas The Night Before Christmas to close out the show.

See Andrew Dec 26th at Valley Park Funny Bone for their Best of STL show. You can also catch him there Dec 31st with Lisa Landry for their NYE Party!

 

This is episode is short and sweet. I went down to visit the Music Record Shop and talk with Mark & Dan about some of the events coming up at the shop including Record Store Day 11/27/15. If you're out Black Friday shopping, make sure to swing in Music Record Shop and pick up some new music.

11/27 18andCounting In-Store. DJ Set 10-4

11/28 Rock Paper Podcast Presents: Connor Low w/ Brian Owen and Hands & Feet

12/6 Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals Boredom Leads To The Bottle EP listening party

New Music Listening Party and new records every FRIDAY.

Follow Music Record Shop on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

 

Episode 98 I'm joined by the multi-talented Tim Convy. You may remember Tim as the keyboardist of Ludo, you may have seen him performing at the St.Louis Funny Bone, or even at Kim Vu's eating dinner. 

We chat about a bit about Ludo, Tim's start in comedy, Nikki Glaser, and T-Shirts. 

Follow Tim on Twitter @TimConvy

Instagram at @TshirtProblems & @TimConvy

 

This episode is sponsored by Music Recorc Shop in St.Louis, MO.

 

Things to do tonight: 
1) Sunset Amusement at Everything Wine and Cigars / The Barrel Bar
2) Denver Wade Trent at Rooks Gameday Sports Bar & Grill
3) Matt Wynn at Maggie Malone's 9-11
4) Lincoln Durham w/ Oil Boom at OFF BROADWAY MUSIC VENUE
5) John Henry at Eckert's Country Store & Farms
6) Steve Ewing at Culpeppers In the CWE
7) Soulard Blues Band at Moonshine Blues Bar
8) Hard Tale at CJ Muggs - Webster Groves, Missouri
9) Matt Stansberry & The Romance at The Beale on Broadway
10) Jake Baker at Funny Bone Valley Park 
11) Bob Biggerstaff at Funny Bone St Louis Westport 
12) DIRTY MUGGS ft/ Cassandra Llea at Brewskeez

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