John Pessoni, member of The Urge, Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys, Celebration Day and El Monstero joins us this week as we discuss some cool stories recording with the Urge, the music industry today versus the past, and playing in El Monstero and Celebration day. 

You can follow John on Twitter @JohnPessoni and stay tuned at the end of the episode to hear the song Standing In Line off of the Urge's newest record Galvanized. 

You can catch The Urge May 8th in Springfield, MO at the Outland Ballrom and May 9th at the Grenada in Lawrence, KS.

If you enjoy the show, make sure to follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook, and as always please leave us a review and subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher. 

Today we're joined by Mathias James of Mathias & The Pirates, with special guest host Jimi Ballesteros. The guys chat about Mathias & The Pirates new EP Caveman Barnacles, sharing the stage with The Urge last October, and Mathias's discussed some of his experiences with past groups the Earthworms & Jive Turkey.

See The Pirates at The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy April 29 with Abstract Rude& Jah Orah. They'll be back at The Bootleg on May 9th also for the Death & Taxes album release party. Stay tuned after the episode for "Panic Button" from Caveman Barnacles. Pick up a physical copy at shows or digital copies on wherever you get your music.

 

Chris and Shane reunite for a new episode of the Rock Paper Podcast. On the episode the guys discuss their invitation to be guest DJs at Vintage Vinyl for their Record Store Day on April 18th. They also discuss some upcoming blockbusters, Netflix and Shane's attempt at eating a huge amount of biscuits and gravy. 

Catch the Rock Paper Podcast at Vintage Vinyl guest DJing for their Record Store Day on April 18th from 2:30-3:30. Also make sure to get there early so you can enjoy some free food. 

If you enjoy the show then please leave us some feedback and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. 

Episode 60 we're joined by St.Louis' premier Tuba & Ukulele duo, Cody Henry and Adam Hucke, better known together as Sophisticated Babies. Chris got the night off to celebrate his birthday with his wife at the Blues hockey game, so Shane tried to hold his own on this episode. We had a great chat about the picking a setlist, Weird Al, and 90's TV shows. Sophisticated Babies also played 3 songs live for the show, 1st "Instanbul (Not Constantinople)" originally by The Four Lads, 2nd "Telelphone Line" originally by ELO, 3rd "Song For The Dumped" originally by Ben Folds. 

Lastly Rock Paper Podcast would like to extend a big congratulations to Cody Henry and his wife on the birth of their 2nd child yesterday. Born the same day as bandmate Adam Hucke. Happy Birthday yesterday Adam! 

 

 

Follow Sophisticated Babies on Facebook & Reverbnation. Keep an eye out for them at Broadway Oyster Bar soon. 

PTMFUS! This week we're joined by Bill Reiter (Saxophone/Keyboards) of The Urge and El Monstero. We had a great chat about Bill's experiences in both bands, talked movies, and even got to the believed origins of PTMFUS!

Pick up a copy of The Urge's latest album Galvanized on TheUrge.net, or wherever music is sold. At the end of the show you can hear the track "Hollywood Ending" from Galvanized. 

Episode 58 we're joined by Kevin Bilchik (Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist) of the Kevin Bilchik Band. Kevin & Shane discuss Kevin's new record Thirteen Stories Tall. 

 

See Kevin and the band at the record release show June 5, 2015 at Stone Spiral Coffee shop in Maplewood, Mo. You can also catch them at Focal Point August 21, 2015. You can buy the record and see all other dates at KevinBilchik.com 

Musician Jake Elking stopped by and chatting with Chris on this episode of the Rock Paper Podcast. Jake plays in El Monstero, Shooting with Annie and Buz, and discuss growing up learning piano, how he became a member of El Monstero and Chris and Jake's strong dislike for the Chicago Blackhawks. 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Shooting With Annie - Off Broadway on April 4th

Buz - Cosmic Reunion on May 22nd at Astro Valley

You can also follow Jake Elking on Twitter @J_Elking

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Shane was able to catch up with Comedian Gabe Kea while he was in town. We talked about Gabe starting comedy in St.Louis, moving to Cincinnati, and Last Comic Standing.

 

See Gabe at Loser: Game Show at The Heavy Anchor Wedneday 3/25, and Valley Park Funny Bone Thursday- Sunday (3/26-29) with Dan Chopin. Find all other dates and info at gabekea.com. Follow Gabe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

This week on the Rock Paper Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with musician Paul Niehaus. On the show Paul discusses playing with Letter to Memphis, his extensive study of music, and learning how to record and produce out of the studio he has in his home. 

You can catch Paul playing with a variety of other musicians around St. Louis including Everett Dean, Denney Renner, the Johnny Cash tribute band called One More Round, and Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, as well as with Letter to Memphis on March 20th at Schlafly Tap Room in St. Louis.

If you enjoyed the show and would like to hear interviews with more amazing people from St. Louis, please subscribe to the show and make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @RockPaperPodcas.

Comedian Jeremy Essig sat down with us at the Westport Funnybone where he will be performing all weekend with Keith Cissell and Justin Luke. On the episode we talk about his enjoyment of writing, listening to new music, and how he develops material for his sets.

You can follow Jeremy on Twitter @JerryEssig, and don't be surpised if it comes up as Werewolf Underpants.

Also LIKE his fan page on Facebook.

Keep track of all of the updcoming tour dates for Jeremy on his website www.jeremyessig.com

Big thanks to the Westport Funnybone for allowing us to record episode 54 on their stage. The folks there have been nothing but kind and accomodating when we interview our guests there. 

On this episode Shane was able to sit and talk with Texas singer-songwriter Lincoln Durham before his show at The Bootleg in St.Louis. They discussed new music in 2015, life on the road, and Lincoln's rescue dogs

Find more information about Lincoln Durham at lincolndurham.com. Pick up copies of his 2 albums and keep an eye on his tour dates when he comes by your town.

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Jon Vengoni who is not only a comedian, but also the bassist for the band The Educated Guess joins us on this episode of the Rock Paper Podcast. On the episode we discuss balancing time between doing comedy and playing in a band, The Eduated Guess's album release show coming up on April 17th, being a featured on the Last In the American League project and the Kickstarter for that and his open mic at Fitz's every thursday night. You can follow Jon on Twitter @JonVenegoni

Jon Vengoni's Upcoming Dates:

• The Educated Guess's Album Release Party - April 17th at Off Broadway
• Catch Jon's Open Mic every Thursday at Fitz's in the Loop
• Jon is doing Standup Saturday night at Rendezvous Cafe in O'Fallon with Joe Murray

Last In The American League Kickstarter

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Episode 51 features comedian Steve Poggi with special guest host Denver Wade Trent. On the episode the guys talk to Steve abouthis comedy, his experiences podcasting, and new video series Pete & Poggi as well as Nintendo 64.

Check out videos, show dates and other cool stuff on Steve's webiste www.stevepoggi.com

As always, if you enjoy the show, then please subscribe to get a new episode every Thursday, and sometimes a bonus episode, like this one during the week. For more details go to www.RockPaperPodcast.com.

We sit down with Samantha Fisher of Play It Foward ~ STL  to discuss this program which helps provide children in St. Louis with the opportunity to discover music. We talk about how the program was formed, how it has grown, and why it is so important to introduce kids to the ability to play a musical instrument. 

There is a show at Pop's on March 13th featuring Well Hungarians and Dr. Zhivegas in which you can donate an instrument to Play it Forward and your ticket isget in free. 

Please Like Play It Forward on Facebook, and if you have any instruments that are collecting dust, please consider contacting Play It Forward or go to your local school and see if their music program is in need of instrumnet donations. 

Finally, thank you for all who have tagged along with the Rock Paper Podcast for these last 50 episodes, we cannot express how much we appreciate it. Remember, if you enjoy the show to please like the Facebook page and subscribe to the podcast. 

Episode 49 features the cover band Stranger's Almanac who is set to play at Dog Prairie in St. Paul, MO on February 28th. On the show 3 of the members, Chris, Becky and Aaron discuss how the band chooses songs, what they think of music today, and how they discover new music outside of the radio. 

The band played a Bob Dylan cover to open the show, and also hooked us up with a track of some original material they're working on, that you can catch at the end of the show called "Matinee".

If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and Like us on Facebook, for a new episode every Thursday. 

On this week's episode of the Rock Paper Podcast, comedian Stryker Spurlock joins us as we discuss his interest in film making  shorts he makes to promote shows, as well as some of his funny shows stories including one in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Add Stryker Spurlock on Facebook, and you can follow him on Twitter @StrykerSpurlock.

 

Mike and Bryan of the band Exit 714 joined us this week on the Rock Paper Podcast to promote their upcoming shows at the Mad Magician. On the show, the guys also discuss throwing their own shows, opening for Slash and wrap the show up with a pretty hilarious prank phone call. Catch Exit 714 at the shows below coming up:

February 28th at the Mad Magician with Hollow Point Heroes, Silent Hollow and Trip 2

April 12 at The Mad Magician with [HED] P.E., Alien Ant Farm and Hollow Point Heroes. 

If you enjoyed the show then go Like Exit 714 on Facebook and leave the show a review on iTunes, Stitcher or any other podcasting service, and make sure you subscribe to get every new episode!

Big Mike Aguirre joins us this week on the Rock Paper Podcast. Shane had a great chat including discussing some blues history, the National Blues Museum opening in St.Louis soon, and the delicious duck confit crepe at Herbie's Vintage 72. Big "Thank You" to Herbie's for having us out and allowing us to record there. Its a wonderful place, go check it out!

Also on this episode you can hear 2 original Big Mike songs "Free Yourself" and "My Dog'', and you can see Mike live every Sunday at Beale on Broadway, Sat Feb 14 2:30-4:30 at Beale, Herbie's Vintage 72 Feb 26, and March 1st at BB's Cause For Paws.

Episode 45 features Apollo's Daughter who joined us this week for the Rock, Paper, Podcast with Chris and Shane. Not only were they kind enough to play 3 songs for us, but we had a great discussion about the band's formation, how they write songs and how they think it's important to be able to take criticism within and outside of the band. You can catch Apollo's Daughter at The Firebird on February 10th with Johnny Craig, Kyle Lucas, Captain Midnite and Allen Gates.

Song List:

• Kurt Russell's Muscles (00:15)

•  Light Years (36:02)

• Advice From A Caterpillar (1:11:00)

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Episode 44 features musician Steven Wooley. Our good friend Emily also guest hosts again to fill in for Chris. Had a lot of fun discussing the new upcoming album, the stories behind the songs and his upcoming show at The Dubliner 1/30.

Reverbnation

Our guest this week on the Rock Paper Podcast is 14-year-old guitarist Connor Low who has not only played with El Monstero, but also attends the School of Rock in Ballwin and jams with his own band Irie Son.

Follow Connor Low at all of these spots below:

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

 

Thank you for an amazing month so far, we have set a new show record for monthly downloads, and we cannot thank you enough for all of your support. Continue to share the show with your friends not for us, but for the amazing artists who we feature each week on our show. 

Tattoo artists Big Dave Canoy and Robby Kallery of the Ink Spot tattoo shop in Troy, Missouri join us to discuss tattooing, their idea and work for an upcoming tattoo reality show, and their Ink Spot Block Party which is a concert the have put on for the last couple of years that has been growing and growing. 

Episode 41 features Jeremy who plays bass for the band Driving Wheel. On the episode Shane and Jeremy discuss Driving Wheel's upcoming show on January 23rd at the Moonshine Blues Bar, as well as the work on their upcoming full album and blues music. You can also hear a couple of their songs on the show "30 Miles to Houston" and "Full Grown." 

 

 

On this week's episode of the Rock Paper Podcast we welcome musician Jeremiah Johnson. On the show we discuss his album Grind, what he learned in the studio recording with Devon Allman, and the hard work that he does behind the scenes for his music. Jeremiah also performed his song Simple Things for the beginning of the show. We apologize for a small technical issue in the song, it was something with our setup not his performance. 

Hangout after the show to hear his song "So Damn Good" off of his album Grind

You can download his album Grind on iTunes and for all upcoming dates check out http://www.jeremiahjohnsonband.com

 

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Comedians Max Fitzgerald and Ben Johnson are our guests on this hilarious episode of the Rock Paper Podcast. The guys talk about their standup careers, video games, porn and times in history when hiding was considered "for fun." 

 

Happy New Year! On the first episode of 2015 we welcome comedian Andrew Frank who discusses how he decided to start doing standup, how he improves his act and what he learned from working at the Funny Bone and observing other comedians.

If you enjoy the show please rate us and leave a review on iTunes, and subscribe. A new every episode is released every Thursday!

With the surfacing of the great Paul Stanley Folgers commercial, we uncovered a lost Rock Paper Podcast mini episode that features an interview with KISS guitarist Paul Stanley. 

 

*DISCLAIMER* This is not actually Paul Stanley, our good friend Frankie Chubb was having some fun after an episode and we decided to do a mock interview. Enjoy, we love you Paul! 

Comedian Nick Vatterott hung out this week on the Rock Paper Podcast as we discuss his album For Amusement Only, performing on both Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan and his podcast the Nick Vatterott Show. You can catch Nick Saturday December 28th at Shameless Grounds. 

You can follow Nick on Twitter @NickVatterott and you can pick up his new album For Amusement Only on iTunes. 

Finally, we would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and we look forward to 2015 and bringing you more great episodes of the Rock Paper Podcast with more amazing guests. Thank you for everyone who has made this inaugural year for the show an awesome one! We really do appreciate all of your support! 

On this week's episode of Rock Paper Podcast, musician David Butler joins Chris and Shane to discuss his 2013 album Arrivals and Departures, his venture in to learning music production as well as how he has taught himself how to play a variety of instruments. You can pick up Arrivals and Departures on all digital music outlets including iTunes. 

*GIVEAWAY*

Listen to this episode to find out how you can score yourself a free copy of Clockwork's new album Not Meant for the Dark. 

 

On this episode of the Rock Paper Podcast, Chris and Shane discuss some of the shows they recently went to including the Story of the Year shows in Columbia and St. Louis. They compare their experience at the two shows, as well as Shane seeing The Urge and Garth Brooks and Chris taking his son to Yo Gabba Gabba and the Fresh Beat Band. 

Leave us a comment letting us know what some of your favorite concerts you have been to recently, and if you went to any of the Story of the Year shows, let us know what you thought. 

Jordan, Logan and Logan from Clockwork return on this week's episode and discuss their new album Not Meant for the Dark which comes out December 13. We also discussed their cd release show that day at Duck Room, and them recently performing at over 30 different Starbucks in St. Louis in a single day. 

Follow Clockwork on Facebook and Twitter for all of their latest updates, videos and news!

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On this week's episode Jonathan and Evan of the band Made In Waves joined Shane and our guest host Emily Gillardi as they discuss why they changed the band's name and their album Self-Titled which can be purchased on iTunes and at CDBaby. Also make sure to check them out on December 19th at the Mission in Jefferson City, Missouri.

If you enjoy the show, then please subscribe to it on iTunes, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook, and thank you again to Emily for helping us out this week while Chris was out of town. 

 

Zach Michael joins us this week on the Rock Paper Podcast to discuss his record Chapter 2, the cystic fibrosis fundraiser night on December 19th at the Babylon in St. Louis, and his decision to leave St. Louis and move to Nashville to continue his music career. Zach also was nice enough to play a song off of his record Chapter 2, as well as a brand new song called "Go On."  You can follow Zach on Facebook and Twitter. 

To learn more about how you can donate to help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, check out their website http://www.cff.org, and again see Zach on December 17th in St. Peter's at the Babylon for the fundraiser night.

From Chris and Shane, we want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

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On this episode of the Rock Paper Podcast, we talk to the guys of the band Hollow Point Heroes who have a show November 21st at Pop's to earn a spot to play at Pointfest. The guys also discuss their live show, Dumb and Dumber and how the band formed. They also played an acoustic song for us which you can catch at the end of the show. 

You can like Hollow Point Hereos on Facebook and follow them on Twitter, and make sure you get your tickets for the show on November 21st at Pop's. 

If you enjoy this episode, then please leave a review for us on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

The guys of Fivefold joined us on this epic Episode 30 of the Rock Paper Podcast. On the episode the guys explain how the band formed, their experience recording in the studio and in some unique locations and how passionate they are as musicians. You can find the guys on Facebook and Twitter. 

You can also pick up their record and EP's on iTunes HERE. Stay tuned at the end of the podcast and hear their song Hold On off of their EP Hold On. 

 

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Wil and Brandon came on the show for our Veteran's Day show and we talk a little football including their heated Eagles and Cowboys rivalry, guys at the gym. We definitely want to thank them for their service for our country as well. 

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Comedian Josh Arnold sat down with us this week as we discuss the new movie he helped write and star in called The Impersonators, which will debut at the STL Film Festival on November 17th at the Tavoli theater. We also discuss his stand up act and dealing with hecklers at his show.

You can follos Josh on Twitter @ThatJoshArnold and check out his website for any upcoming dates.

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The Funky Butt Brass Band joins Shane on this episode of the Rock Paper Podcast as they discuss their music and meeting Chuck Berry. 

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!

Kenny Kinds came on the show this week as we discuss his stand up career, how he writes his material, and his experience learning improv. You can catch Kenny Kinds as part of a storytelling event tonight 10/30 at the Foam coffee shop.

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!

On this week's episode we sit down with Jerry Jost, guitarirst for the band The Urge. We discuss how he joined the Urge back in 94', his tryout with both Red Hot Chili Peppers and Limp Bizkit, and writing new music with the Urge. 

Check out the Urge at the Pageant on November 22nd and 28th, as well as Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys on Halloween at the Ameristar Casino.

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!

Tom and Cullen of the band Logos join us on Episode 24 as we discuss their show coming up on Halloween, as well as their album Like Father Like Son, Halloween memories and telethons. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast as we play the song Oceana from their album Like Father Like Son.

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!
Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this week’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

Matt Black is our guest this week as he comes on to dicuss a benefit being held for him and his wife called the Matt and Nicole's Halloween Trivia Night Fundraiser on November 1st. On top of the fundraiser we discuss Matt being 2 years cancer free, halloween movies and music. 

Matt and Nicole's Store

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On episode 22 of the Rock Paper Podcast Ben, Doug and Scott of the Ben Miller Band invite us in to the green room at the Old Rock House in St. Louis to discuss their newest album Any Way, Shape or Form, what it was like opening for the iconic ZZ Top as well as how they reacted and helped raise money for the Joplin, Missouri tornado disaster. Check them out currently on tour at the dates below:

 

• October 9 Chicago, IL - Martyrs'
• October 10 Pekin, IL - Twisted Spoke
• October 11 Charleston IL - Mac's Uptowner
• October 14 Bowling Green, OH - Ground for Thought
• October 15 Columbus OH - Woodlands Tavern

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!
Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this week’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

Morgan and Jason of the band Bruiser Queen are our guests this week on the Rock Paper Podcast. On this episode we discuss their upcoming album Sweet Static, touring and their form of promoting. Make sure to check out their song Tiny Heart Attack at the end of the show. 

You can pick up Sweet Static on October 7th and catch Bruiser Queen October 3rd at their album release show at Off Broadway in St. Louis as well as these upcoming dates:

FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2014 
SWEET STATIC Album Release Party 
at Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO 
w. Josh Berwanger Band, Pretty Little Empire 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2014 
Zombie Pub Crawl - Day Party 
at Riot Room (patio) - Kansas City, MO 
w. Turbogeist, The Sluts, Schwervon! 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2014 
SWEET STATIC Album Release In-Store 
at Vintage Vinyl - St. Louis, MO 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2014 
at Quarters Rock N Roll Palace - Milwaukee, WI 
w. The Sleepwalkers, Ramma Lamma 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2014 
at Crunchy Frog - Green Bay, WI 
w. Crushed Out, The Foamers 

FRIDAY OCTOBER 10, 2014 
at The Reptile Palace, Oshkosh, WI 
w. The Sleepwalkers, Haunted Heads 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2014 
at Club Underground - Minneapolis, MN 
Fall Ball 
w. The Ultrasounds, MC Breed, 
Robots From The Future, Christof Rochel 

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!
Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this week’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

 

The Rock Paper Podcast is proud to welcome Kelsey McClure, the "chief" of Comedy in the Lou who recently announced Dave Chappelle is coming to St. Louis for select dates. Chelse also discusses what all she does with Comedy in the Lou and the comedy scene in St. Louis. 

You can find Comedy In The Lou on Facebook and Twitter, and you can follow Kelsey personally on Twitter at @MegaKelseyM

 

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!
Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this week’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

St. Louis comedian Frankie Chubb is the guest this week on Rock Paper Podcast. Shane sits down with him and they discuss the band the band Phish, the local comedy scene and meeting some of their favorite celebrities.

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!
Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this week’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

On this week's episode of Rock Paper Podcast, the guys sit down with guitarist Jimmy Griffin of El Monstero, The Incurables and Celebration Day. They discuss some of the greatest rock bands of all time, Vanilla Ice and rock music today versus back then. 

You can catch Jimmy with his band Celebration Day on September 21st at the Amphitheatre in Chesterfield, MO. 

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!
Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this weeke’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

On this week's episode of Rock Paper Podcast, Chris and Shane are reunited and they discuss Chris's new baby, Shane's upcoming wedding and his experience at the St. Louis festival is Forest Park, Loufest. 

 

Episode 15 features musician Zack Logan who brought some special guests with him, the Walking Kalamity Band. You can catch 

The Walking Kalamity band will be playing Friday 9/5 at T&D's in New Melle. 

 

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!

Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this weeke’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

Episode 15 features Gabe and Mario of the band Sky Burnt White. It is a pretty silly episode of the Rock Paper Podcast and the guys talked about musical influences, how therapeutic music can be and they even played an acoustic tune from their upcoming record. You can see Sky Burnt White Sept 20 at Pop's for $5.

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!

 

Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this weeke’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

Musician Matt Wynn joins the Rock Paper Podcast this week to discuss his music, his song writing process and what he has coming up. Check him out on Saturday August 30 where he will be competing in the finals for 92.3 WIL Dereoke Contest for a chance to open Jingle Fest at the Family Arena. We also thank previous guest Alex Bird for stepping in and co-hosting this episode as Chris and his wife are expecting their second child.

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!

Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer’s Insurance for sponsoring this weeke’s episode of Rock Paper Podcast. 

 

On this week's episode of Rock Paper Podcast we sit down with comedian Jake Baker to talk about his stand-up career, why he has an open challenge for Kenny Loggins and what it's like performing standup in Los Angeles compared to St. Louis.

If you enjoy the show, then please go to iTunes an leave a review and let us know! Look for a new episode every Thursday!

Thank you again to Alyson Barth with Farmer's Insurance for sponsoring this weeke's episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

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

On this week's episode we sat down with the Logan, Jordan and Logan of the St. Louis band Clockwork. These guys have some pretty big accomplishments for only being a band for about 3 years. We discuss their newly launched IndieGoGo campaign to help fund their new album, as well as their time playing at the SXSW festival. These guys seem to have a lot of big things ahead of them and they were really cool to sit down and talk to. 

IndieGoGo Campaign

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On this mini episode of Rock Paper Podcast, Shane and Chris give their thoughts on the brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltles movie they saw on opening night in 3D. Find out if it's worth seeing in theaters, or if it's one you should wait on. 

If you've seen the movie, leave your thoughts and let us know what you thought about it on Twitter and Facebook. 

 

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Bob, Tyler and Katy make up Sunset Amusement, an acoustic and electric band that performs both covers and originals at St. Louis wineries, bars, festivals parties/weddings and corporate events for the last ten years. We discuss their music influences and how they go about choosing music for their sets. 

You can check out more information on them at SunsetAmusement.com. You can also check them out on their Facebook page. 

 

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On this week's episode of Rock Paper Podcast, comedian Sean O'Brien comes on to discuss his career in stand-up, his enjoyment of Coldplay and some other funny stories. He was a lot of fun to chat with, and brought a ton of energy. As the show reaches double-digits, we bring our longest episode yet. 

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On this mini episode of Rock Paper Podcast, musician Patricky Sweany sat down with Shane in Colubmia, Missouri and discussed his most recen talbum Close to the Floor as well as the take off of the song "Them Shoes" with Pandora radio. You can follow Patrick Sweany on Twitter to keep up with all of his music and tour dates. 

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On this week's episode we welcome Colby and Jeremy of the Paranormal Task Force. On the show we discuss how the team was formed, what they do on investigations and some of the most interesting moments they have had during an investigation. You can learn more about the Paranormal Task Force by visiting their website www.paranormaltaskforce.com. We would like to thank Alyson Barth Agency with Farmers Insurance for sponsoring this episode. Contact Alyson Barth to get a quick, easy and free quote for all types of insurances (Life, Auto, Homeowners, and Renters). If you enjoy the show, then please subscribe to the show on iTunes and Stitcher and make sure you follow and Like us on Facebook and Twitter.

Shows this week: 7/21-7/26

Tuesday 
1) Hayes Carll at OFF BROADWAY MUSIC VENUE

Comedian Bobby Jaycox stops by the Rock Paper Podcast this week as we discuss his comedy career, Story of the Year, and the surprise appearance of Jurassic Park dinosaurs to the podcast. 

Some shows this week that I recommend:

Tonight Monday:
1) Matt Wynn Music at R.T. Weiler's
2) Bare Knuckle Comedy 5 year celebration at Duck Room at Blueberry Hill w/ Aaron Brooks, Kevin O'Brien, Kevin White and more! S5 21+
3) Joe Marlotti at Funny Bone St Louis Westpo rt 
Tuesday: 
1) Sean Patton at Foam S5

 

Friday 7/11
1) Denver Wade Trent at Everything Wine and Cigars / The Barrel Bar
2) Steven Woolley at Cottleville Wine Seller
3) SOJA w/ Trevor Hall at The Pageant
4) Marquise Knox at The Beale on Broadway
5) Ryan Waked and Tom 'Papa' Ray at BBQ Blues Smoke House
6) The HillBenders at The Ready Room

7) Pixie and the Playthings at Maggie Malone's 

 

Alex Bird joins the guys on episode 7 as he discusses his wrestling fandom, 311, and movies. He also takes the widely popular "bitch test" from Facebook. Check Alex on on facebook at Facebook.com/bird16 for more information on his DJ business.

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Episode 6 features the singer/guitarist for the band Various Hands, Jeff Nations. Jeff discusses his band's music writing process, his influences, and we close the podcast out with the first single from their EP Hypuluxo titled "Memphis Decisions". 

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After a busy July 5th of concerts, you should go check out Driving Wheel tonight at Dog Day. 

 

 

Driving Wheel    at Dog Day- Osage Beach

There are some great concerts happening in St. Louis today, and it includes two of our guests of the show! Check them out today!

• 311 w/ The Urge & The Wailers at Verzion Wireless Amphitheater

•     The Fray, The Neighbourhood, Capital Cities, Musiq Soulchild, and En Vogue at Fair St.Louis 

•    Lil Wyte at Mad Magician

•    Brand New at the Pageant

•     Wade Trent at Se7en Cupcakes and Martinis in Cottleville, MO

July

1 Hollow Point Heroes w/ Saving Abel at Mad Magician

2 Aaron Kamm & The One Drops at 2720 Cherokee 

   Wade Trent at Barrel Bar in O'Fallon, MO

3 The Urge w/ 311 in KC at Crossroads

   Chris Cagle w/ JT Hodges in O'Fallon at Heritage & Freedom Fest

   The Band Perry at Fair St.Louis

4 Survivor w/ Switchfood in O'Fallon at Heritage & Freedom Fest

    Bonnie Raitt, Matt Nathanson, Gavin Degraw, Mary Lambert, and Bella & Lily at Fair St.Louis 

5  311 w/ The Urge & The Wailers at Verzion Wireless Amphitheater

    The Fray, The Neighbourhood, Capital Cities, Musiq Soulchild, and En Vogue at Fair St.Louis 

   Lil Wyte at Mad Magician

   Brand New at the Pageant

    Wade Trent at Se7en Cupcakes and Martinis in Cottleville, MO 

6 Driving Wheel at Dog Day- Osage Beach

7 Doug Benson at The Firebird

8 Delta Rae at the Old Rock House

   Girl Talk w/ The Floozies at The Pageant

9 Hed PE at the Blue Note- Columbia, MO

11 SOJA at the Pageant

12 Ying Yang Twins at the Ready Room 

     Craig Morgan at Franklin County Fair

     Blackwater '64 at Blind Tiger at Sutton Place

     The Hush List w/ Spacetrain, and Clockwork at Mad Magician 

15 Sean Patton at FOAM 

16 Lucero w/ Murder By Death at the Ready Room

    Beck at The Pageant

17 Jamey Johnson at Old Rock House

18 Old Crow Medicine Show at Peabody Opera House

     Various Hands Record Release Show w/ Upright Animals & Sweaters at Plush

20 Jack White at The Fabulous Fox

     Three Days Grace w/ Sick Puppies at the Pageant

22 Hayes Carll at Off Broadway

23 Gary Clark Jr at The Pageant

     Patrick Sweany at Off Broadway

24 Jeremiah Johnson Band at Moonshine Blues Bar St.Charles, MO

26 Unifyah w/ Tasi at Jefferson Barracks Amphitheater

     Patrick Sweany at The Bridge- Columbia, MO

     Brian Curran at Focal Point Performing Arts- Maplewood, MO

31 Turnpike Troubadours w/ John Henry at The Pageant

 

    

 

Steve Ewing, lead singer of the Urge and owner of Steve's Hot Dogs on the Hill comes on the show and discusses the campaign his shop has going to raise money for their new Tower Grove location. Steve's Hot Dogs Tower Groves Fundraiser

We also talk about his music career with The Urge and as a solo artist, as well as a brief chat about Star Wars. 

Singer/songwriter Wade Trent came on the show and discussed his music career, who is influences are and his music wriitng process. He also plays one of his original songs on the podcast. 

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Mike Howington comes on episode 3 of Rock Paper Podcast to talk about his experience doing stand-up comedy, including "naked standup." He also joins the conversation on top 3 movies, our fandom of wrestling and a variety of other fun topics. 

Mike Garcia is Rock Paper Podcast's first ever guest. Mike was a contestant on American Ninja Warrior in St. Louis. He also trains at the Kor Komplex, which is the only place in Missouri that offers an official Ninja Warrior course. Mike discusses meditation, fitness and his experience trying out for American Ninja Warrior. 

In this debut episode of Rock Paper Podcast, Chris Bumeter and Shane Presley introduce themselves. They also discuss social media, the excitement of creating a new podcast and even high school reunions.

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