Mon, 30 April 2018
The other night I caught up with none other than DJ Mahf at his home and talked about some of his adventures in music. From DJing house parties in high school, Earthworms, his Beastie Boys tribute My Posse In Effect to touring the country & world playing music. On this episode you'll hear:
Follow DJ Mahf on FAcebook, Twitter & Instagram Check out his website DJMahf.com See him LIVE May 19 with My Posse In Effect at Old Rock House June 17 at RFT Showcase at Atomic Cowboy July 20 with RJD2 & DJ Alexis at Atomic Cowboy Motown Monday's Pin-Up Bowl on Tuesdays Star Bar most Saturday & Sundays Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY
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Sun, 29 April 2018
A bit ago I caught up with Blastar at band practice and got in to talking about everything from video game music, girl scout cookies, Pee Wee's Big Adventure to new music. They decided to debut TWO BRAND NEW songs on today's episode for you. You'll hear:
Find more Blastar music on their Bandcamp page, ITunes & Spotify Follow them on Facebook for upcoming dates! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Wed, 25 April 2018
This episode was recorded LIVE on Record Store Day at Music Record Shop. There is a fair amount of background noise as it was a party. I had so much fun recording this one. Big Thanks to Music Record Shop for inviting me out. Thanks to my friends Danny & Josh of Brother Lee And The Leather Jackals, Stephen of Hands & Feet, Brent & Zach of Silent Hollow, Dustin of For The City and Matt & Elijah of Inner Outlines for stopping by to hang out with me. I drop in some songs throughout the show from all of these guys. On this episode you'll hear:
Support these wonderful hard working bands! See them LIVE Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals 5/12 Gramophone then Livery Company 5/18 Broadway Oyster Bar with Wild Adriatic 5/19 Toad Road Festival 7/26 Jackal Fest 3 at Ready Room For The City 5/24 Herrin Fest with Pop Evil 5/25 Old Rock House with City Of Parks, Inner Outlines & Man The Helm Silent Hollow 5/5 Pop's for Pointfest Finals 5/12 Pointfest! Inner Outlines 5/25 at Old Rock House with For The City, City Of Parks & Man The Helm Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY
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Sun, 22 April 2018
Last weekend I ran into my friend Devon Allman out enjoying a night on the town in St.Louis, MO. He then invited me over to join Duane Betts and Him in the morning on the tour bus before leaving town on their tour! So that's exactly what happened, this episode was recorded live from the tour bus. Along with Devon & Duane, we were also joined by Tyler Stokes (guitar) & Nicholas David (keys) of The Devon Allman Project and long time friend Catfish Willie. We had a great time talking about this tour, meeting on The Allman Brothers tour, Duane's new SKETCHES OF AMERICAN MUSIC EP, Devon Allman Project hitting the studio, and much more. On this episode you'll hear:
See them LIVE 4/24 New York, NY 4/25 State College, PA 4/27 Charlotte, NC 4/28 Phenix City, AL 4/29 Atlanta, GA 4/30 Tybee Island, GA 5/1 Charleston, SC Find all things Devon Allman including the full list of dates at DevonAllmanProject.com Find all things Duane Betts at DuaneBetts.com. Pick up Duane's EP this week! Follow both of them on Facebook & Instagram! |
Fri, 20 April 2018
Shark Dad returns to the show to talk about their new album PINK MOTEL, their release party, performing with Peelander-Z, stories behind some of these songs and more. PINK MOTEL is available digitally everywhere on 4/21! On this episode you'll hear
See Shark Dad LIVE 4/22 at The Firebird for their Album Release Party with Let's Not and Turtle Club Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY 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. |
Wed, 18 April 2018
Comedian Will O'Donnell joins me to talk about his start in comedy, some QuikTrip life hacks, winning Hey Guys comedy competition and more. See Will LIVE 4/18 at Hey Guys Comedy in Fairview Heights, IL 4/20 at Good News Brewing Company O'Fallon, MO Follow Will online for more QT tips Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY
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Tue, 17 April 2018
On April 10th I hosted my very first Singer Songwriter Storytelling showcase at The Monocle. I invited some of the best guys I know to join me Dana Michael Anderson, Neil C. Luke and Chris Rader. Photo by Gavin McNutt. Left to Right: Dana, Neil & Chris Be sure to support these guys. Pick up Dana's latest record BOTTLES available digitally everywhere. Check out Neil with his band's Old Soul Revival and L.S. Xprss. Old Souls Revival have a brand new record titled OLD SOULS REVIVAL. You can see Chris with his band Clusterpluck. The also have albums available everywhere. Thanks again to my wonderful guests, and all the fans and friends that showed up that night. Big thanks to The Monocle for the opportunity. Join us every 2nd Tuesday as we continue this as a monthly series. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY
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 |
Fri, 13 April 2018
I took a drive out to Hess Van Schlemer Metalworks in Illinois for the night to hang out with my friend Lexy Schlemer of Candy Coated Evil. We get into talking about some of her solo music, her crazy weekend for the shop at Walker Stalker, hanging out with Paul Thorn and play some live acoustic. On this episode you'll hear:
See Lexy LIVE 4/13 at Franchise 8-12 with Brad Noe 4/14 at Paddy McD's 9-1 with Brad Noe 4/21 at Stagger Inn 5-8 Be sure to follow Hess Van Schlemer on Facebook. HVSmetalworksart.com Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Wed, 11 April 2018
New Lingo returns to the show! This time they brought along their manger Juan Ibanez. Juan also recently shot music videos for New Lingo including their "Swoon" & "Texas Justice" videos. We talk about how these guys are all came to working together, the new RV, hitting the road on tour, brand new music and big ol release party coming up! See New Lingo LIVE 4/28 at The Firebird with Ashland, Steeples, Hard Loss, Man The Helm & Cold Rooms. $10 tickets. 6pm FirebirdSTL.com For more dates, follow the band on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. NewLingoSTL.com On this episode you'll hear 2 songs from their upcoming BELOVED EP including "Swoon" and the WORLD PREMIERE of "High Hopes"
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Tue, 10 April 2018
The other night I had the privilege of hanging out with my friends Neil C. Luke & Drew Sheafor of L.S Xprss. I just pressed record and let them do their thing. We talked about a little of everything, played some live acoustic and had a lot of laughs. Neil C. Luke (Left) & Drew Sheafor (Right) of L.S Xprss See them LIVE 4/13 Jamapolooza at Livery Company 4/14 at Lo-Fi Cherokee 11a 4/29 at Sinkhole with Thee Oswalds 5/12 at Venice Cafe 6/2 at Cantonn Inn 6/16 & 17 at RFT Showcase in The Grove 6/23 at Creefest at Off Broadway Find more dates by following L.S. Xprss on Facebook & Instagram! On this episode you'll hear
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Fri, 6 April 2018
The other night I sat in a St.Louis Denny's with Comedian & Musician Sarah Pearl to get to know a little more about what she has been up to. We get into her start and love for comedy, her early days in music and her new project she's working on and then we chow down on some pancakes! Thanks to Ruth our wonderful waitress for taking such great care of us. Closing out the show you hear a bit of Virgina Muse a demo version of Lake Street Drive's "What I'm Doing Here." Keep an eye out for more music and dates from Virgina Muse soon. See Sarah LIVE 4/6 at Foam for Coffee Break with Yale Hollander 4/22 at Helium for Best In The City 5/3 at Venice Cafe for debut performance of Virgina Muse Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Wed, 4 April 2018
Pure October RETURNS! I caught up with this pop punk trio the other day to talk about some of their big upcoming shows, brand new music, we answer all the burning questions from the fans, and debut their new single! On this episode you'll hear:
Follow Pure October on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram! Pick up their music on ITunes, Bandcamp or Spotify. See them LIVE 4/5 at Lindenwood University 4/7 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with Inner Outlines, Free Parking & Calloway Circus. Don't forget to pre-order your new shirt before the show at PureOctober.com! 5/19 Kickback Fest 6/2 at The Firebird for Agitate The Airwaves Birthday show
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Tue, 3 April 2018
The other night I stopped in at the Mudpit to talk with Nate Lowery of The Native Sons. I had a great time talking with him and getting to know him a little better. We get into talking about his move to St.Louis, starting The Native Sons, his family, Mudpie, play some live acoustic and share stories behind these songs. On this episode you'll hear:
See The Native Sons LIVE: Every Sunday at The Beale on Broadway 5-8 Every Monday at 1860 Saloon 9-1 4/4 at The Ready Room For more dates, follow the band on Facebook & Instagram. Keep an eye out for an album coming soon! |
Tue, 3 April 2018
Singer songwriter Brent Stewart joins me on the show to talk about his brand new album, some stories behind some of the songs, play some live acoustic and more! See Brent LIVE 4/6 at Varsity Theater in Carbondale 4/7 at Evangeline's in St.Louis On this episode you'll hear 3 new songs from HOME TO ROAM
Follow Brent Stewart on Facebook & Instagram. Pick up some of his other albums on BrentStewartMusic.com |
Wed, 28 March 2018
The other night I caught up with rapper Altayzie at his home and talked about his upcoming album DREAMSCAPE, early influences, mental health, and even do a little live rap! Altayzie breaks down the whole record track by track. Get a sneak peak at DREAMSCAPE. You'll hear:
See Altayzie LIVE 4/20 at Schalfly Tap Room for this ALBUM RELEASE PARTY also performing LIVE Zues Rebel Waters, Bo Dean, CieJ & Loutribe Jigg Follow Altayzie on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.
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Mon, 26 March 2018
Good friend of the show ATG of Discrepancies stops by to talk about his new solo album he's working on. We talk about some of the stories behind the album, debut a brand new track and more. ATG brought along his friend Gorilla J. I had a great time getting to know him a little better. They even did a little freestyle rapping for the show! On this episode you'll hear
Head over to ITunes, Google Play or Spotify and pick up the single "Blessed" from ATG today! Follow him on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com |
Sun, 25 March 2018
The other night I stopped in at Encapsulated Studios and meet with up with rockers The Disappeared. We talk about some of the bands history, how they formed, crazy tour stories, new music, their return to the stage and more! See them LIVE for the first time in 2.5 years! 4/14 at The Sinkhole with Breakmouth Annie, Better Days and Shitstorm Follow them on Facebook & Instagram for more information and more dates On this episode you'll hear
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Sat, 24 March 2018
Pirate Signal RETURNS! They have a brand new EP, a release party and so much to talk about. We also talk about their trip to SXSW, recording the EP, stories behind the songs and more. Head over to PirateSignalMusic.com today and grab a copy of the new Abolition EP See them LIVE 3/30 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with Hounds, The Mercs & Kodek tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or Blueberry Hill box office Follow Pirate Signal on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at the EP
Keep an eye for a music video for Mr.Grey this coming week from Matt Basler! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Thu, 22 March 2018
Phillip Russo returns to the show to talk about some of the new projects he's working on including his tap dance band MoSTLy Tap, solo albums and play some live acoustic. He also invited Matthew & Tom of Hitchcock & The Hitmen to join us and talk about some of the exciting shows they have coming up! See Phillip LIVE Every Wednesday Open Mic at Irish Corner Pub 9-12 March 24 Hitchcock & The Hitmen at Alpha Brewing Company Grand Opening 4-7 March 30 MoSTLy Tap at The Monocle 8p April 6 & 7 at 2720 Cherokee for Wonderland On this episode you'll hear:
Follow MoSTLy Tap & Hitchcock & The Hitmen on Facebook for more dates! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY
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Wed, 21 March 2018
Meet Silvi, Silvi! Brand new group from St.Louis, MO! We get in to talking about how this group formed, their debut show coming up, their sound and even jammed some live acoustic in the living room. See them LIVE 4/14 at Schlafly Tap Room. Free show! with The Young Arm 9pm Follow them on Facebook & Instagram for more updates and videos.
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Tue, 20 March 2018
Long time friend Chris Curd returns to the show! Chris last appeared on the show with his band The Hush List. This time around we wanted to talk about his new solo project Kodek! We also get into him being a new father and a bunch of other stuff as we catch up. See Kodek LIVE 3/30 at Blueberry Hill for Pirate Signal Album Release Party! with Pirate Signal, Hounds, Kodek & The Mercs Tickets available at the box office or ticketmaster.com On this episode you'l hear 2 live acoustic songs
Follow Chris on Instagram for more videos & updates.
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Wed, 14 March 2018
A bit ago I sat down with two of the hardest working guys in St.Louis Music, Paul Niehaus of Blue Lotus Studio & Jeremy Segel-Moss of St.Louis Blues Society. I love what these two are doing for our community, especially the St.Louis Blues. We get in right in to talking about this years St.Louis Blues Society compilation 17 in 17. This collection features 17 original songs from artists currently performing in St.Louis. Now available at StLouisBluesSociety.org, The National Blues Museum, Vintage Vinyl or any of the artist on the compilation. Get a sneak peek at some of the greatness on this album on today's episode! You'll hear:
You can also be come a member of St.Louis Blues Society and receive a copy as well as other great perks. Sign up today at StLouisBluesSociety.org Be sure to follow Blue Lotus & St.Louis Blues Society on Facebook! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Tue, 13 March 2018
This past weekend I caught up with Brad Jackson of The Fighting Side and the River City Opry. We talk about what he's been up to with the RCO and some plans to make it continue to grow, some of the upcoming shows, and Creefest! On this episode you'll hear:
All songs available for download on Bandcamp Come out to the River City Opry at Off Broadway 3/18 with Elliot Pearson and The Passing Lane, Mattie Schell, Zack Sloan, Lexy Schlemer, Les Gruff And the Billy Goat, Missouri Dave Maness & Opera Bell Band 4/22 with Allie Vogler, The Fighting Side, Fred Fiction, Opera Bell Band, Trigger 5 & more 6/23 Creefest Follow River City Opry & The Fighting Side on Facebook & Instagram. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Mon, 12 March 2018
The other night I stopped in to visit my friend Allie Vogler and met Le'Ponds aka Lisa Houdei for the first time. We talk about their big show coming up at the end of the month MO Mommas. We also talk about some their new music like Allie's solo record coming soon, and Le'Ponds new sounds that will appear on her upcoming record. See them LIVE 3/30 at Off Broadway as Gaslight Presents Mo Mommas with Allie Vogler, Le'Ponds and The Burney Sisters Follow them on Facebook for more information & dates! Allie & Lisa performed "Out of Control" live on the show. Listen to Rock PAper Podcast on Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Fri, 9 March 2018
The other night I stopped by band practice to meet up with Hookie from Alton, IL. We get in to some of the history of the group, discuss their new album 600, recording at Sawhorse Studios, release party & more. See them LIVE 3/17 at 600 Album Release Party at Bottle & Barrel in Alton, IL 3/18 at Regal Beagle Follow them on Facebook & Instagram for more dates On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at their album 600
Find everything at HookieMusic.com even download the album!
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Wed, 7 March 2018
Over the weekend I caught up with friend of the show Jason Nelson. He's one of the hardest working guys in the St.Louis music scene. We get in to talking about some of his past with MU330 and OrangeTree. We also talk about his recent work with tribute shows including tributes to Queen, INXS, REM, Fishbone & Bad Brains. See Jason LIVE 3/9 Murmur: REM Tribute at Delmar Hall with Between Days: Cure Tribute and Miserable Now: The Smiths Tribute 4/21 The Real Thing: Faith No More/Mr.Bungle Tribute at Pop's with Somewhat Damaged: Nine Inch Nails Tribute, Stepped In Foo: Foo Fighters Tribute, Stockholm Syndrom: Muse Tribute 6/16 Somebody To Love: Queen Tribute at Ballpark Village Hear a melody of Queen songs performed by Somebody to Love on this episode. You can also catch Jason around town with his other bands
Follow all of these groups on Facebook for more dates!
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Tue, 6 March 2018
Meet new St.Louis Pop Punk rockers Hard Loss on today's episode! I had blast hanging out with these guys talking about their debut EP, their release party, writing and recording the EP, shotgunning some beers, Blues hockey, playing Scottrade Center. and so much more. See them LIVE 3/10 at Delmar Hall for their EP RELEASE PARTY with Scouts Honour, For The City & Man The Helm. On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at the Never Better EP
Never Better EP hits all the digital platforms on FRIDAY 3/9/18 Follow Hard Loss on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Subscribe to their YouTube channel. |
Thu, 1 March 2018
Jr Gears stop by the show to talk about their big show this weekend, play some live acoustic, talk about their recent EP, being brothers, stories behind the songs, how they got the name and so much more. On this episode you'll hear
Pick up the Jr Gears EP on ITunes, Bandcamp or Spotify! See them LIVE 3/3 at The Heavy Anchor with Morning Mtn & Prairie Rehab 4/5 at Spoked Bikes with Kvar Black 5/10 at TBA with Marmalakes & Sunset Over Houma Find more dates & information by following Jr Gears on Facebook & Instagram! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Apple Podcasts, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Tue, 27 February 2018
Last weekend I stopped by band practice to hang out with Carson, Joe, Sean & Phil of The Scandaleros. We get in to talking about their new album A CONFLUENCE ON SOUTH BROADWAY, recording at Phat Buddha, some of the specials guests on the album, the release party, sandwiches, and other upcoming shows. Photo by Nichole Olea/Solea Photography. The Scandaleros are (Left to Right): Bill (Drums), Joe (Bass/Vocals), Phil (Harmonica/Vocals), Carson (Guitar/Vocals), & Sean (Percussion) See them LIVE 3/3 at Stagger Inn 3/4 at Broadway Oyster Bar ALBUM RELEASE PARTY with Bottoms Up Blues Gang 3/10 at Venice Cafe 4/20 at Imperial Club performing their Watkins Glen tribute (Grateful Dead/The Band/Allman Brothers) 4/24 at Schlafly for Stout & Oyster Festival with Funky Butt Brass Band, Big Mike Aguirre & more Find more dates on The Scandaleros Facebook page! On this episode you'll hear some clips from the album:
Be sure to pick up a physical copy! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Apple Podcasts, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Sat, 24 February 2018
Thursday night I stopped by to see some old friends of the show The RAPcast or Random Ass Podcast. We get into all kinds of randomness for music, pop culture, and crazy stories. They have a breaking new announcement to make! Tune into to find out! Be sure to click SUBSCRIBE on The RAP wherever you get Podcasting. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. TheRAPcast.com Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Apple Podcasts, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Thu, 22 February 2018
I had the day off on Monday so I packed up the mic and met with Wes Hoffman at Union Barbershop in St.Louis, MO to record this episode. We get into talking about Wes' new album POSITIVE PUNK coming out, share some new music, play some live acoustic, and we also talk about his adventures in podcasting. See Wes LIVE 3/22 Urban Chestnut Brewing presents Wes Hoffman at Pat Connolly Tavern with Right Quick. Art Tracy Hutton. $5 doors at 630 Music at 730. On this episode you'll hear:
Check out Wes Hoffman with Friends podcast and Strangehouse podcast on ITunes or Podomatic. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Mon, 19 February 2018
This weekend I caught up with rockers Thames to discuss their THE FEAR EP, how the group formed, stories behind EP, working with Dan Ficocelli, upcoming shows and more! On this episode you'll hear 3 songs from THE FEAR
Find more Thames on ITunes, Bandcamp or Spotify! See them LIVE Feb 21 at Off Broadway with Vista Kicks Mar 4 at The Firebird April 18 at The Monocle Follow Thames on Facebook & Instagram for more dates. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Thu, 15 February 2018
Discrepancies RETURN! Earlier this week I caught up with InVogue Records recording artists Discrepancies about their recent SOLD OUT show at Pop's with Brookroyal, their recent record deal signing, re-releasing their album THE AWAKENING on vinyl, music videos, Sour Patch Kids & so much more. Head over to DiscrepanciesMusic.com to pre-order THE AWAKENING on vinyl, CD or digital download, T-shirts, Posters & more. On this episode you'll hear:
Follow Discrepancies on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Apple Podcast, ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Tue, 13 February 2018
Over the weekend I was able to catch up with some of the guys of Shitstorm at The Sinkhole. We get into talking about their latest TOMB, touring, upcoming shows & so much more! On this episode you'll hear 3 new songs from TOMB.
TOMB & all other Shitstorm music can be found at ShitstormSTL.bandcamp.com, ITunes or Spotify. Also available on cassette tapes at shows! 3/12 at The Sinkhole with Slump 3/26 at Foam with Dark Webb 4/14 at The Sinkhole with The Disappeared, Breakmouth Annie & Better Days Follow Shitstorm on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!
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Fri, 9 February 2018
This week I stopped by band practice to hang out with the guys of Welcome Home! I originally took notice to these guys when they played Delmar Hall with Fivefold. I had a great time getting to know a little more about them and life on the road, how the group formed, Led Zeppelin, upcoming shows & new music. Welcome Home is (left to right): Austin (guitar), Brandon (drums), Aaron (guitar) & Nick (Vocals) See them LIVE: 2/16 at The Firebird with Free Parking, Intervention, Weekend Classic & Secondary $10 7p On this episode you'll hear:
Follow Welcome Home on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. Purchase some music on ITunes or stream on Spotify! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Wed, 7 February 2018
A bit ago I went up to Columbia, MO and caught up with The Many Colored at band practice. We get into how the band formed, some of their history as a group, their latest album DUCHESS, answer questions from the fans and some upcoming shows! See them LIVE 3/17 at Pop's St.Louis, MO with Sky Burnt White, OATM, Inner Outlines & Robby Kallery 3/23 at The Blue Note Columbia, MO for Seattle Royale with The Hipnecks as Alice in Chains, Decadent Nation as Pearl Jam, Madora/ Down Side-Up as Nirvana & The Many Colored Death as Soundgarden On this episode you'll hear:
Pick up some The Many Colored Death music at shows or ITunes & Spotify. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram! |
Mon, 5 February 2018
I took a drive to Columbia, MO on Super Bowl Sunday in the snow to hang out with The Kay Brothers. The night before they played to a sold out crowd at Rose Music Hall for their release party. We get into talking about how wild that night was, their debut album, music video, more dates, stories behind the songs and preview a few songs from the album! On this episode you'll hear:
See them LIVE 2/10 at Focal Point in St.Louis, MO 2/16 at Westport Saloon in Kansas City, MO Follow the Kay Brothers on Facebook & Instagram!
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Thu, 1 February 2018
Gavin M. returns to discuss his new WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME? EP, the release party, some stories around the songs and play some live acoustic! On this episode you'll hear:
See Gavin M LIVE at The Monocle on 2/16 for this EP Release Party with special guest Emily Cavanagh. Tickets are $15 and include a copy of the EP. www.eventbrite.com You can pick up a new Gavin M shirt to wear to the show at ByJack.com Follow Gavin M on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram |
Tue, 30 January 2018
St.Louis rockers Make Room join me to discuss their recent trip to Chicago to open for Story Of The Year, how I first met them opening at a SOTY show, their debut LIFE GOES ON EP, recording with Matt Amelung, stories behind the songs & so much more! On this episode you'll hear
Pick up LIFE GOES ON EP where ever you get digital music or ITunes & Spotify. Be sure to follow Make Room on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. New music, new shows and more coming soon!
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Sat, 27 January 2018
Earlier this week I stopped by band practice to hang out with the guys of Breakdown Shakedown! Get to know a little more about this St.Louis cover band. We get into some of the songs on their set list, touring, their upcoming music video & working with Freddy D'Angelo, getting to play Scottrade Center and much more. See Breakdown Shakedown LIVE 1/27 Hard Rock Tulsa 2/9 Syberg's Dorsett 2/10 Hard Rock Tulsa 3/17 Mustang Sally's 3/30 Trainwreck Saloon Westport Follow them on Facebook for more dates & videos! Subscribe to their YouTube channel! On this episode you'll hear to live recordings:
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Wed, 24 January 2018
The other night I caught up with Joe Metzka of the Joe Metzka Band to talk about their brand new record SAY IT, stories behind the songs, recording with Rich McDonough, his early days in music and so much more! See Joe Metzka Band LIVE 1/27 at BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups for ALBUM RELEASE PARTY 7p 2/10 at Moonshine Blues Bar 2/11 at Scottrade Center On this episode you'll hear 2 new songs from SAY IT
Follow Joe Metzka Band on Facebook! JoeMetza.com |
Mon, 22 January 2018
Guitarist & Singer/Songwriter Jakob Baxter stops to share some of his stories of starting out playing music, growing in Illinois, some of his bands and play some live acoustic! On this episode you'll hear 2 originals live acoustic
See Jakob LIVE Jan 24 at Venice Cafe with Ahna Schoenhoff Feb 18 at Off Broadway for River City Opry with Old Capital, Nick Gusman, River Kittens, Dana Michael Anderson, The Native Sons & more Feb 24 at Halo Bar with Blue Fruit Snacks Every Monday with The Native Sons at 1860s Saloon Follow The Native Sons & Blue Fruit Snacks on Facebook for more dates! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Thu, 18 January 2018
The other night I received a text message from my pals in Silent Hollow that they had a brand new single they wanted to debut on the show. I said "Let's do it!". We got together over some pizza & beers and talked about recording with Matt Amelung, the Road To Pointfest, get to know more about Scott, possible covers and much more. Catch the world premiere of Silent Hollow's "Lies In Fiction" on today's show! Keep an eye out for lyric video soon. See Silent Hollow LIVE 1/27 at Pop's for the Road To Pointfest with JusTed, Sixes High, Free Parking, Echoes From Ashes & A Skyline's Severance. $6 tickets from the band! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Wed, 17 January 2018
Brookroyal is back baby! I caught up with the guys of Brookroyal at Frailey's Southtown for some wings, beers and catching up. We had a lot of laughs as to be expected from these guys. We also get into their big party at Pop's and what to expect, future plans for the band, and some of our talented friends. Grab tickets today before they are GONE! 105.7 The Point Presents Brookroyal at Pop's on Feb 3rd. Special guests:
$5 tickets! On this episode you can hear two of my favorite Brookroyal tunes
Follow Brookroyal on Facebook for more updates. Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY
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Mon, 15 January 2018
This weekend I took a trip to Columbia, MO to hang out with Olivia & Emma, better known as The Burney Sisters. I met them at Palen Music store and had a great time getting to meet them & their mother April. We got into talking about their debut RUNNING AWAY EP, recording, writing songs, and already working on their full length album! On this episode you'll hear 2 tracks from their debut EP
Buy a copy at BurneySistersMusic.com, ITunes or Spotify. See The Burney Sisters LIVE 2/15 at Rose Music Hall with Emisunshine 2/23 at Rose Music Hall for Blue Jay Album Release Party Every 2nd Thursday at The Mission in Jefferson City, MO Follow The Burney Sisters on Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for more videos!
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Thu, 11 January 2018
The other day I caught up with Tommy & Wil of Songday Afternoon to discuss their video series, some of the amazing talent in St.Louis and their upcoming party for 50 episodes! Check out Songday Afternoon on Facebook & Subscribe to their YouTube channel! On this episode you'll hear 2 of my favorites!
Join them at The Tick Tock Tavern for the 50th Video celebration on January 28th! They will be playing all the videos like other favorites from past guests like
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I am SUPER excited to have Freddy D’Angelo Studios on board sponsoring the show. They are a full service media production company based in St.Louis and servicing clients worldwide. Find more information at FreddyDAngelo.com. Mention you heard about them on Rock Paper Podcast for 10% your next purchase! 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. |
Mon, 8 January 2018
Kari Liston of Bottoms Up Blues Gang & Pepperland stops by to share some great stories of the early days of BUBG, recording live at The Shanti, performing Sean Canan's Voodoo Players, performing with Pepperland, and much more!! See Kari LIVE: 1/15 at Broadway Oyster Bar with Bottoms Up Blues Gang 6-8p 1/23 at Broadway Oyster Bar with Sean Canan's Voodoo Players performing Voodoo Fleetwood Mac. This is also the 4th anniversary party of Sean Canan's Voodoo Players! 1/29 at Broadway Oyster Bar with Bottoms Up Blues Gang 6-8p On this episode you'll hear:
Available on Spotify & ITunes Find more music, dates & everything else at BottomsUpBluesGang.com Also keep an eye out for Pepperland dates! Follow both BUBG & Pepperland on Facebook! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Sun, 7 January 2018
I spent my New Year's Day with Old Souls Revival sitting around talking about their new album, recording, stories behind the songs, upcoming shows including their Release Party. We discuss recording at Native Sounds and inviting some horn players to play on the album. We also share a sneak peek at the new album! On this episode you'll hear:
See Old Souls Revival LIVE 1/13 at Old Rock House for their Album Release Party with Pono AM & Le'Ponds $10. 1/25 at Stagger Inn Follow Old Souls Revival on Facebook & Instagram! Listen to their first 2 albums on Spotify or ITunes. Subscribe to their YouTube channel. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |
Tue, 2 January 2018
Danny Blaies of That Rat Productions and Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals returns to the show to talk about That Rat Fest 2! We talk about a bit about the bands, share some clips and what else is in store for Brother Lee in 2018! Don't miss That Rat Fest 2 THIS SATURDAY 1/6/18 at THE READY ROOM including:
All Ages! $10 TheReadyRoom.com On this episode you'll hear clips of
Also check out That Rat Mondays at The Booleg 1/8 Joshua Eaker 1/15 Bobby Stevens 1/29 Gavin M. Also check out That Rat Tuesdays at Gaslight Find all dates by following That Rat Productions on Facebook! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY
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Tue, 2 January 2018
Darian, Charles & Stephen of Far Fetched return to the show to talk about their new project Prologue 7 that is due out Jan 7th! We get into some of our favorite tracks on the Prologue, stories behind the songs, the release party, some of friends from Far Fetched, some great opportunities to get more involved with all things Far Fetched and much more! Pick up a copy of The Prologue 7 everywhere digitally on Jan 7th! Join us at the RELEASE PARTY at The Firebird on Jan 13th! Special appearances from:
On this episode you'll hear a sneak peek at the Prologue 7 with tracks from:
Find all things Far Fetched at WeAreFarFetched.net. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music apps or click PLAY |