APOLLO'S DAUGHTER RETURNS! Over the weekend I caught up with my friends in Apollo's Daughter and get into talking about recording their new EP with Matt Amelung at Encapsulated Studios, upcoming shows and their return to the Road To Pointfest! We also get an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek at the entire EP. Hear all 4 songs and stories behind the songs!

Apollo's Daughter is (Left to Right): Nick (Drums), Lacey (Vocals), Taylor (Vocals/Guitar), Korey (Guitar) and Nick (Bass - not pictured)

On this episode you'll hear

  • Like I Need It
  • Stockholm
  • Run & Remember
  • Lessons In Transgression

You can pick up "Stockholm" today on ITunes or Spotify. The rest of the EP should be released by the weekend.

See Apollo's Daughter LIVE

Dec 2 at The Ready Room with Midwest Avengers

Jan 13 at Pop's for Road To Pointfest

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

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Direct download: ApollosDaughter2RPP.mp3
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A couple weeks ago I was invited to be a part of Into The Weeds with Ben Sturdevant. He brought a long two experimental musicians Mickey Mirage & Magical Trash to round out the show. We decided to record a crossover episode. So the conversation continued into this episode of Rock Paper Podcast.

Check out Part 1 of the conversation on Into The Weeds

On this episode hear 3 live songs

  • Mickey Mirage "Total Entertainment Forever" Father John Misty cover
  • Magical Trash "Staring At The Sun"
  • Ben Sturdevant "It Don't Seem Real"

Find more Magical Trash at Magical-Trash.com

Find more Into The Weeds at IntoWeeds.com

Find more of Ben's music with his band Ayesirowl Ayesirowl.com

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The other night I caught up with my friend Jaimie Vaughan over pancakes & waffles at Gingham's in St.Charles. We had a fun conversation of nostalgia including some of our favorite things of the 80's, 90's and Stranger Things! BEWARE!! This episode does contain spoilers.

Check out Jaimie's photography on Facebook or NostalgiaPhotographySTL.com

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Direct download: Jaimie2RPP.mp3
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Episode 500! Hold on, let me take a moment to take this in. This is crazy! I wanted to invite my friend and original co-host Chris Bumeter back to the show. We had a good time hanging out talking about the show and how far we've come from the first episode in Chris' basement.

We also talk Stranger Things, Story of the Year and much more!

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Thanks to everyone who has been listening, shared, bought a shirt, told a friend about the show or any of the above, I appreciate you! Thanks for being the best fans in podcasting!

 

Direct download: 500thRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:08am CST

Saturday night I stopped in to talk with the guys of Midwest Avengers! We had a great time and a lot of laughs talking about some of their 25 year history, the evolution of the group from rap group to live band, some crazy party stories and new music.

Come out and celebrate 25 years of headbangin Hip Hop with Midwest Avengers at The Ready Room on December 2nd. Hosted by Pascal of The Pascal Show. Special guests include:

  • Pogo Funk
  • Westend
  • Nite Owl
  • DJ Stan Da Man
  • Zeus Rebel Waters
  • Apollo's Daughter
  • Beastmode
  • DJ O.B. Juan
  • DJ KNINE
  • DJ Smitty
  • P.R.E.A.C.H
  • Will Betts
  • Riley B
  • Ricky Rock
  • Kendall Davidson
  • Major Ruckus
  • Red Zero
  • Altayzie
  • Profit
  • Jeuce The Shinobi
  • Mike Powers
  • Shelby Carter Jr

Tickets available $10 21+ Doors 7:30 Music 8pm

For more information visit TheReadyRoom.com or MidwestAvengers.com

On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at some of the new music Midwest Avengers have been working on. Keep your eyes & ears open for new music coming soon!

  • Intro
  • Unstoppable ft Lacey of Apollo's Daughter
  • F.R.E.S.H. ft Riley B, Kendall Davidson, Profit, Altayzie, Ricky Rock & Bates

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Direct download: MidwestAvengersRPP.mp3
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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!

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:50am CST

Sean Canan returns to the show to talk about some of the big shows he's working on with Sean Canan's Voodoo Players, the new Bockman EP, Falling Fences upcoming record, and much more!

On this episode you'll hear a Bockman tune & Sean play 2 live acoustic songs

  • Bockman "The Hold"
  • "The Shape I'm In" (The Band)
  • "Good To Be King" (Tom Petty)

See SEAN CANAN LIVE

11/22 Voodoo Hendrix at Broadway Oyster Bar

11/24 Voodoo Last Waltz at The Blue Note (Columbia)

11/25 Voodoo Last Waltz at Delmar Hall

11/29 Voodoo Beatles at Broadway Oyster Bar

12/20 Voodoo Led Zeppelin at Broadway Oyster Bar

12/22 Voodoo Tom Petty at Delmar Hall

12/31 Voodoo Michael Jackson at Off Broadway NYE

1/13 The Mighty Pines & Falling Fences at Off Broadway

Every Sunday catch Falling Fences at McGurks!

Find more dates on the Voodoo Players Facebook page!!

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A bit ago I was invited to be a guest on Agitate The Airwaves and finally met Travis Corley in person. I had a great time on his show and invited him to be a guest on my show! We talk about his start into radio, QuikTrip, favorite bands, some the shows he has coming up and more.

Listen to Agitate The Airwaves LIVE every Saturday 12-3 on Spreaker or IHeart Radio app as well as MyCityMyMusic.com. Follow his Facebook page for more details!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Cinema Story "James Cameron"
  • System Slave "The Road Less Traveled On"

See these bands LIVE

11/25 Agitate The Airwaves presents The Cinema Story with As We Are, Bathhouse Betty & Slushwave at The Way Out Club

12/9 Agitate The Airwaves presents System Slave with Thieves To Kings & Steve O'Brien at The Way Out Club

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Direct download: TravisCorleyRPP.mp3
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Ben Diesel returns to the show and brought along their friends The Stars Go Out to talk about their new split album, tour, banana bread, take shots of Fireball and much more!

See them LIVE

11/25 at The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill with Modern Gold & Churchkey

tickets available at Ticketmaster.com:

On this episode you'll hear

  • Ben Diesel "Indulgences"
  • The Stars Go Out "Aliens (She Believes)"

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Direct download: Ben.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:31am CST

Mathias of Mathias & The Pirates returns to the show to talk about playing LouFest over the summer, new music, new EP, Release Party, Playing with the Urge, Cardinals baseball, mumble rap and everything else!

On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at a new track from their upcoming SADIE THE GOAT EP "Brick Sidewalks"

See Mathias & The Pirates LIVE

11/18 at The Pageant with The Urge. Stick around after the show for Boomtown United in the Halo Bar

12/9 at The Ready Room Dual EP Release Party with 18andcounting with support from Broke Poets

1/19 at The Ready Room with The Knuckles for the Art Of Live Festival

Keep an eye out for Far Fetched's Prologue 7 due out Jan 13th!

Keep up with Mathias & The Pirates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Buy some of their music at WeAreFarFetched.net, ITunes or Spotify.

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Orphan Welles returns to the show with some new members and familiar faces. We get into talk about their new music, their new EP, Release Party, Gatorade, Brown & Brown Law firm and everything in between.

See Orphan Welles LIVE

12/9 at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO EP Release Party with Pono AM, Polyshades & The Fade

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

On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at the new EP

  • Shattered Love (now available on Spotify, ITunes & Bandcamp)
  • Creature Comfort (Live)

Don't forget to pick one of their brand new Orphan Welles shirts at the show courtesy of Basler Screen Printing!

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Direct download: OrphanWelles2RPP.mp3
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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

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Direct download: ChrisRaderRPP.mp3
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Over the weekend I took a drive out to Granite City, IL to hang out with the guys of Spillie Nelson at their band practice as they geared up for their big show on Friday night. We had a great time talking about some their history as musicians, Road To Pointfest, their sound, stories behind these songs and jam some live acoustic!

Spillie Nelson is (Left to Right): Rich (Guitar), Andrew (Drums) & Josh (Vocals/Guitar)

Catch Spillie Nelson LIVE

11/10 at Imperial Pub & Club with The Schwag $10 at the door. Spillie Nelson plays 8pm!!

Follow Spillie Nelson on Facebook for more dates! Check out their YouTube channel and click SUBSCRIBE.

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I am proud to welcome Prosperity Counseling & Wellness the to the show. If you or a loved one is in need of help with substance abuse or just general counseling, reach out to Prosperity at ProsperitySTL.com or 636-515-1230

Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Visit them at their new location in the Dotzack Building. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

 

Direct download: SpillieNelsonRPP.mp3
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Matt Dauphin aka Carondelet Guy drops in to share some stories of his start in music, songwriting, his record REAL TALK, stories behind the songs, meeting RZA, his neighbor Mr.Henry and play some live acoustic!

Mr. Henry joins us towards the end of the show to explain how he created "Real Talk", what it's like being neighbors with Carondelet Guy and much more!

On this episode you'll hear

  • Dirty Drunk Hoosier
  • Mighty Mississippi (Live acoustic)
  • Uncle Bill's (Live acoustic)
  • Rare Breed

Pick up Carondelet Guy's REAL TALK 7" Record on DoWhat Records at DoWhatRecords.com or in St.Louis at Vintage Vinyl, Music Record Shop, Euclid Records & Planet Score. Digitally available on Bandcamp, ITunes and wherever you buy music.

See Carondelet Guy LIVE

11/22 at Livery Company for Burning Of The Grass Part 3 with

  • Brother Francis & The Soultones
  • Holy Posers
  • Drew Jameson
  • & More

Follow Carondelet Guy on Facebook & Instagram for more dates & information.

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Direct download: CarondeletGuyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:47am CST

Singer songwriter Nick Gusman joins me on the show to talk about working on his debut album he's currently recording, knowing all the lyrics to Beasite Boys, upcoming shows and his solo tour, stories behind the songs and play some live acoustic!

On this epsiode you'll hear:

  • Easy To Paint (Acoustic)
  • Look The Other Way
  • Hold On

See Nick LIVE

1st Friday & 3rd Saturday of every month at The Gramophone

11/17 Digby's Pub in Lafeyette, IN

11/19 Mind Rocket/ Jimmyfro Show Middlesecs, PA

11/25 Pete's Candy Store NY

Follow Nick Gusman on Facebook & Instagram! NickGusman.com

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I am proud to welcome Prosperity Counseling & Wellness the to the show. If you or a loved one is in need of help with substance abuse or just general counseling, reach out to Prosperity at ProsperitySTL.com or 636-515-1230

Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Visit them at their new location in the Dotzack Building. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

 

Direct download: NickGusmanRPP.mp3
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Erin Shea returns to the show to talk about what she's been up to from booking shows and her radio show. We also talk about a bunch of friends in music including The Cinema Story & The Skagbyrds and play their new songs.

On this episode you'll hear

  • The Cinema Story "James Cameron"
  • The Skagbyrds "Listen"

Follow Erin on Facebook with Butterfly Boomerang Productions & The SuperFun Rock and Local Show

We talk about some of the shows she's currently working with including:

Nov 4 at The Heavy Anchor Your Last Chance with Goodbye Old Friend, Man The Helm & Trio of Parks $7 21+

Nov 9 at The Firebird Glass Mansions with The Skagbyrds, We Should Leave This Tree, The Cinema Story, An Unfortunate Trend & Cody Robbins $7

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Direct download: ErinShea2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:11pm CST

Tyler Kasch of Tear Out The Heart returns to the show to talk about Halloween, scary movies, his wedding anniversary and oh yeah, debut a brand new single & music video!

Check out "Up For Days" AVAILABLE NOW on YouTube!

Follow Tear Out The Heart on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for more updates including a show announcement coming soon! Head over to TearOutTheHeart.com for merch & more.

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Direct download: TylerKasch2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:40pm CST

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