Episode 256- Ron Stevens & Joy Grdnic

A bit ago I had the privilege of sitting down with Radio personalities Ron Stevens & Joy Grdnic. These have stories for days about working in radio, comedy, writing for WKRP in Cincinnati, own their own restaurant The Fountain on Locust and so much more.

We also talk about their most recent project OnSTL. Head over to OnSTL.com and see what all their up to. The page is a great source for finding out about live music in town, interviews with some of the most interesting people in St.Louis, where to find all the FREE entertainment and so much more. Also keep up with OnSTL on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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

Direct download: RonJoyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:24pm CDT

Episode 255- Bobby Stevens

The other night I sat down with Singer Songwriter Bobby Stevens to talk about his start in STL Music, some upcoming shows, play some live acoustic, talk new music, and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear live acoustic versions

-"I'm Home"

-"Traveling Show"

-"Chill Out Night"

-"Lost and Found"

See Bobby LIVE

7/30 with The Wilderness at Jackal Fest at Atomic Cowboy.

8/10 Solo house show with Dubb Nubb

8/20 with The Wilderness at Whiskey War Festival at South Broadway Athletic Club

Check out more songs from Bobby at his Bandcamp page. Also an option to pick up a copy of his Come One, Come All vinyl.

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

Thanks to Music Record Shop & Mo Game Con for sponsoring the show.

Direct download: BobbyStevensRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:11pm CDT

Episode 254- Frank Pettis

A bit ago I sat down with Frank Pettis to talk about some of the projects he was involved in. Frank played guitar with STL Rock bands Six By Silver, Sicklove & Copperview.

We discussed a little bit about each band, how life has changed with being a dad now, and played a few riffs on acoustic guitar. Also on this episode you'll hear Sicklove "Breakdown" and Copperview "Yesterday". If you're unfamiliar with these bands, check them out!

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

Direct download: FrankPettisRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:35pm CDT

Episode 253- Jackal Fest 2016

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.

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

Direct download: JackalFestRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:02pm CDT

Episode 252- The Langaleers

A bit ago I took a trip to Festus, MO to hang out with the guys of The Langaleers. We sat at Main Street Music Club and talked about how they formed, where the name comes from, their new EP, how Howard Stern inspired a song and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear 2 songs from their new CREEPYEEPY album "Green Lightning" and closing out the show "Worrying The Night Away." The EP is available on ITunes, Spotify, and Bandcamp.com.

Grab a physical copy at any of their shows

7/30 at Jackalfest at Atomic Cowboy with Brother Lee and the Leather Jackals, Old Souls Revival, Miss Molly Simms, The Free Years, 4th City Rag, Gavin M., Search Parties, Maness Brothers and more

8/5 at Main Street Music Club with Maness Brothers

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

8/21 at Foam with Bucko Toby

8/27 at Schlafly Tap Room

Follow them on Facebook for more information and dates.

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

Direct download: TheLangaleersRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:01pm CDT

Episode 251- Tree One Four

 The other night a caught up with the guys of Tree One Four to talk about their formation as a band, some of their past bands like Remedy, writing and recording their debut LIVIN EP and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear 3 Tree One Four tunes

-"Life is Random"

-"Rebels"

-"I Love"

All the songs are currently available on YouTube.

See them LIVE

7/30 Firebird (Battle For Buddha)

8/24 Battle At Busch Stadium

8/27 Pop's

Follow the band on Facebook for more information and dates.

Direct download: TreeOneFourRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:17pm CDT

Episode 250- The Big Rigs

The other night I stopped by to catch up with the guys of The Big Rigs to talk about their debut WHISKEY AND WATER EP. This episode we go track by track through the EP to give everyone a preview of what they have been up to.

WHISKEY AND WATER EP will be available on ITunes for pre-order on 7/21 and you'll receive the title track "Whiskey and Water" with your purchase. The full album will be available for purchase 7/29. Physical copies will be available at shows soon.

See The Big Rigs LIVE

Billy B's in Kirkwood 8/8

Mike Duffy's 8/19

Jilly's 9/2

Follow the band on Facebook to keep up to date, keep and eye out for a EP Release Party hopefully coming soon.

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

 

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

Episode 249- The Sleepy Rubies & John Henry

Last night I sat at Friendly's in St.Louis, MO with none other than Emily & Ali also known as The Sleepy Rubies and John Henry to discuss their Dual CD Release Party coming up. You'll hear a bit of background noise as we were recording live in Friendly's and there was an air conditioner right next to us, because it was like an 100 degrees July afternoon. We also talked about both of their albums coming out, both of them playing LouFest in September and much more.

See The Sleepy Rubies & John Henry both playing with their full bands July 23rd at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO. There is a very good chance this will be a sold out show, so if you don't want to miss out grab your TICKETS HERE!

On this episode you can hear "South City" from The Sleepy Rubies' GREAT BIG LOVE EP. You can also hear "Broken City" closing out the show from John Henry's DARK CITY DARK COUNTRY album. Both will be available for purchase Saturday 7/23. Expect them online soon after.

See The Sleepy Rubies opening LouFest Saturday Sept 9th, and catch John Henry Sunday Sept 10th. Also don't miss great St.Louis acts like Bruiser Queen, Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, Illphonics and Karate Bikini. LouFest tickets are available at LouFest.com.

Follow The Sleepy Rubies & John Henry on Facebook.

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

Direct download: TheSleepyRubiesJohnHenryRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:39pm CDT

Episode 248- Allen P. Williams

A bit ago I sat with Comedian Allen P. Williams and his wife Katie Williams and discussed his comedy, music, Weird Al, how he's on Spotify, Nicolas Cage as Superman, and so much more over a delicious meal at Taco Bell.

Hear some of Allen's Things That I Had Thought Of on this episode, Faith Hill No More's hit song "Hot Dog". Both available at Bandcamp.com or Spotify.

Follow Allen on Twitter @allenpwilliams

See him regularly at the Parrot's Comedy Open Mic in St.Charles, MO on Wednesday nights.

Direct download: AllenPWilliamsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:24am CDT

Episode 247- Jeremy Segel-Moss

A bit ago I stopped by the National Blues Museum to catch up with Jeremy Segel-Moss. Jeremy is basically a walking, talking encyclopedia of St.Louis Blues knowledge.

We got to sit and chat about The Blues and some of our favorites, the National Blues Museum, the St.Louis Blues Society, and the Big Muddy Blues Festival.

This year Big Muddy Blues Festival is 100% St.Louis LOCAL artists! Come on out Sept 3 & 4th to Laclede's Landing

The lineup includes

  • Big George Brock
  • Marsha Evans & The Coalition
  • Boo Boo Davis
  • Arthur Williams
  • Roland Johnson
  • David Dee
  • Renee Smith
  • Big Mike Aguirre & The Blu City All-Stars
  • Jeremiah Johnson
  • Eugene Johnson & Company
  • Ground Floor Band
  • John McVey
  • Green McDonough Band
  • Steve Pecaro
  • Joe Metzka
  • Aaron Griffin
  • Pennsylvania Slim
  • Soulard Blues Band
  • On Call Blues Band
  • St. Louis School of Rock
  • Love Jones
  • Skeet Rodgers & The Inner City Blues Band
  • Kingdom Brothers
  • Paul Bonn & The Bluesmen
  • Fab Foehners
  • Tom Hall
  • Jim McClaren
  • Letters to Memphis
  • Bumble Bee Bob Kamoske
  • Delta Sol Duo
  • Brian Curran
  • The Bottoms Up Blues Gang
  • Tommy Halloran
  • JD Hughes
  • Johnny Fox
  • Coco Rico
  • The Bottlesnakes
  • Erika Johnson & Tom Bryne
  • Larry Griffin & Eric McSpadden
  • The Dust Covers

More information & tickets at BigMuddyBluesFestival.com

You catch Jeremy with his band The Bottoms Up Blues Gang. Follow them on Facebook!

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

Direct download: JeremySegelMossRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:06pm CDT

Episode 246- Search Parties

A bit ago I caught up with some of the guys of Search Parties to talk Jackal Fest coming up, play some acoustic tunes, talk Rock N Roll, and new music.

On this episode you can hear "Tangerine", "Stange Women/Soul Revival" & "Little Devil" live acoustic. You can also hear a brand new song "Fever Dream" closing out the show.

Check out more Search Parties tunes on Bandcamp.com. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to keep up to date.

See them LIVE:

7/30 at Jackal Fest at The Bootleg with Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals, The Maness Brothers, Miss Molly Simms, Dubb Nubb, Bug Chaser, Old Capital, The Langaleers, Gavin M., Cara Louise Band, The Wilderness, The Free Years, Old Souls Revival, 4th City Rag & more.

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

Direct download: SearchPartiesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:25am CDT

Episode 245- Hallow Point

Yesterday I went to visit STL Metal band Hallow Point to get to know them. We talked about how the band formed, influences, movies, upcoming shows and new music.

Check out their Veil of Reality EP available on HallowPointMetal.com, ITunes, Spotify and Google Play. Hear "Semper Invicta" from the EP closing out the show.

See them LIVE

7/12 at The Firebird with Nonpoint

7/30 at Fubar for Post Primal's CD Release Show w/ Outcome Of Berayal

9/10 at The Firebird for Outcome of Betrayal's CD Release Show

Follow Hallow Point on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Direct download: HallowPointRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:00am CDT

Episode 244- Max Price

The other night I met up with up and coming comedian Max Price for his first podcast to talk about comedy, tell some road stories, his start in comedy, forming his own show with Ryan Ries and much more.

See Max LIVE

7/9 at Blueberry Hill

7/14 at Sappington Lounge

7/16 at Pirate's Place in Sullivan, MO

7/18 at St.Louis Funny Bone

Follow him on Twitter @the_maxipad

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

Direct download: MaxPriceRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:49pm CDT

Episode 243- Edgefield C Johnston Duo

Stopped by to visit with Edgefield C Johnston Duo to get to know them a little better. We talked about songwriting, tour and played 4 live acoustic tunes.

On this episode you'll hear:

"Chasing Ghosts"

"Personalities, Icons and Other Cardboard Cut Outs"

"William 2"

"New Sermon 1"

Catch them LIVE

7/9 at The Blue Pearl Tour Kick Off Party with Kid Scientist, Mary Spadaro & Carondelet Guy

8/6 at Cherry Lounge in St.Louis

8/26 at Heavy Anchor in St.Louis

Follow the band on Facebook, Twitter, Reverbnation & Bandcamp.

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

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

Episode 242- Daniel Johnanning

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!

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

Direct download: DanJohanningRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:54pm CDT

Episode 241- Jim Peters

Last week I sat down with one of the hardest working musicians in St.Louis, none other than Jim Peters. Jim plays in several projects around town including his 2 original projects The Provels & The Fog Lights.

We talked about his original music, songwriting, his podcast Guitar Wars Podcast, playing guitar with Sean Canan's Voodoo Players and much much more.

On this episode you'll hear a live acoustic version of Jim's "St.Louis" currently unreleased. You can also hear "Lead the Way" from the Fog Lights MANHASSETT. Closing out the show stick around for "Hex" from The Provels album.

Follow both of his bands on Facebook for updates. Grab some tunes on ITunes, Spotify or any live shows!

See Jim LIVE

7/9 at Off Broadway with The Fog Lights (opening for Water Liars)

7/15 at Jazz at The Bistro with Cooter & Hoss

7/23 at Off Broadway with Sleepy Rubies & John Henry Dual CD Release Party

7/28 at Stone Spiral Coffee (Solo)

Subscribe to Guitar Wars Podcast!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Stitcher or Goggle Play Music apps

Direct download: JimPetersRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:57pm CDT

Episode 240- Jaimie Vaughan

In honor of the recent holiday July 4th, I recorded this episode in a fireworks tent with my friend Jaimie Vaughan. We had a great time just talking about all kinds of random topics.

Topics including:

-Wreck it Ralph 2

-Hanson

-Podcasting

-Rubber rat hood ornaments

There was a few issues with the sound being that we recorded outside in a fireworks tent. A few parts I had to cut for sound reasons. A few I left in that weren't as bad.

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: jaimievaughanRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:21pm CDT

Episode 239- Gavin M.

The other night I met up with Gavin M. of The Daisy Ad at Gaslight in St.Louis, MO to talk about some of his solo music, talk songwriting and play a few live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear live acoustic versions of "Oh Nora Oh Regina" & "Necklace" along with a studio version of his new single "I Will Miss You".

Find all of Gavin's music on Bandcamp.com or ITunes.

See him LIVE

7/2 at Peel in O'fallon, IL

7/9 at Syberg's O'Fallon, IL with Danny Newgent

7/16 at Layla in St.Louis

Follow Gavin M. on Facebook & Instagram. Be sure to check out his band The Daisy Ad as well.

Direct download: GavinMRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:04pm CDT

Episode 238- Discrepancies 2

Last night I met up with the guys of Discrepancies to talk about their new album, recording with Matt Amelung, Release Party and other upcoming shows they have planned.

See them LIVE

7/2 at Cicero's in St.Louis

7/9 at Mikey's Pour House in Wright City, MO

8/6 We Are United Presents Discrepancies vs. Inner Outlines CD Release Party with Ashland, Apollo's Daughter & Forgetting January at Pop's Sauget, IL

9/3 at Huzzah Valley Rock Fest with New Lingo, Sky Burnt White, Apollo's Daughter, Inimical Drive, OneDay, Made In Waves and many more

Keep an eye out for Discrepancies coming to a town near you! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to keep with them.

Direct download: Discrepancies2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:57pm CDT

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