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

On this episode you'll hear:

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

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

Tickets now available on MetroTix.com

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

 

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

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

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

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

See Gary Robert And The Community LIVE

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

Dec 21 at The Haunt with Misunderstood

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Isolation
  • Celestine
  • Calm Before The Scream

We also talked about appearing in Carpazine

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live music from:

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

There will also be 

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

Find more BAMSTL information on their Facebook page

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

 

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

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

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

On this episode you'll hear:

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

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

LaurenAndersonMusic.com

MegWilliamsMusic.com

 

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

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

You'll hear:

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

Head over to Bandcamp.com to download the EP

See Chris LIVE

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

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

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

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Sidewhip
  • Submitted

See them LIVE

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

Follow Let's Not on Facebook for more details

 

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

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

See Hunter LIVE

11/8 Porter's Collinsville, IL

11/9 Copper Fire

11/16 Porter's 

11/17 Bennie's Pizza Belleville, IL

12/8 Bennie's Pizza

12/13 Porter's 

12/15 Hemingway's Zen Garden

Follow Hunter Peebles Music on Facebook & Instagram

 

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

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

See Emily Hickner LIVE

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

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

11/16 Coffee Break with Yale Hollander at Foam

Follow @ConvoswithmyTherapist on Instagram

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


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

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

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

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

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

See Max Price LIVE

Nov 9 at Flyover Comedy Festival

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

Follow him on Instagram @maxpriceisme for more dates and information

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

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

Tree One Four returns! I had a great time recording this one and catching up with my buddies in Tree One Four. We talk about their debut album, share a couple of tracks, share some stories behind the songs, Tim's thumbs, upcoming shows & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Samuel Jackson
  • Shadows

Pick up their album THROUGH THE BRUSH on ITunes & Spotify!

 

See them LIVE

Nov 3 at Pop's

Nov 16 at The Bootleg with Steady Flow & Cycles

Dec 8 at Halo Bar after The Revivalists

Dec 14 at Broadway Oyster Bar with The Driftaways & Kamikaze Kush

Jan 26 at Imperial Pub & Club with Spillie Nelson & Ruffneck Blues Band

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

 

Direct download: TreeOneFour2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:01am CST

Singer Songwriter Eric Barnes joins me to discuss his start in music, 1900 Park, stories behind a few of his songs and play some live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Bars
  • Old Bill
  • Trouble These Days
  • I Wish

See Eric LIVE

11/15 at Naked Vine

Follow him on Facebook for more dates & information.

Direct download: EricBarnesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:52am CST

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