Joe Metzka returns!! Joe stops by the show to talk about his brand new album ANOTHER DISASTER, his album release party, preview of the album, stories behind these songs & play a few live for us. We also talk about his time playing football, becoming a published author & a whole lot more!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Another Disaster (Live Acoustic)
  • Evil (Live)
  • Hotrod Angel (Live Acoustic)
  • The Darkness (Album version)
  • Fly (Album version)

Don't miss the Album Release Party and Joe's Birthday January 2nd, 2021 at BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups in St.Louis, MO. Follow along with Joe Metzka Band on Facebook & Instagram. JoeMetzka.com

 

Direct download: JoeMetzka2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:43am CDT

The other day I stopped in to meet with husband & wife duo Catching The Westbound. I had a lot of fun hanging out with Emily & Andy talking about how the group came together, songwriting, stories behind their songs, We even play a few unreleased songs live acoustic for you! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Ava Owl (Live Acoustic)
  • Train Song (from No Family At All EP)
  • Cascalote (Live Acoustic)
  • Top Of The Peak (Live Acoustic)

Find more Catching The Westbound on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Pick up their NO FAMILY AT ALL EP wherever you get digital music. CatchingTheWestbound.com 

 

Direct download: CatchingTheWestboundRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:11pm CDT

The other day I caught up with my buddy Garrett Rongey at his home. We had a lot of fun talking about his story of finding music, playing in Nick Gusman's band & their new album, writing his first guitar book, his podcast, Christmas traditions and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Nick Gusman "Postcards from Okemah"
  • Garrett Rongey "The Christmas Song (Live)"

Follow Garrett on Facebook & Instagram. GarrettRongeyMusic.com

 

Direct download: GarrettRongeyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:07am CDT

Singer Songwriter Jordan Suter returns to the show!! I caught up with my buddy Jordan the over the weekend at Gaslight to record this one. We had a lot of fun and laughs talking about some of his new music, upcoming acoustic album, holiday compilation, swinging on vines, favorite Christmas movies, Top 5 favorite albums & even do some live acoustic jamming. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Pablo
  • Sledgehammer (Live acoustic)
  • Little Drummer Boy (Cover)(Live acoustic)

Find more Jordan Suter music wherever you get your digital music! Grab a shirt or tank top at http://www.JordanSuter.com. Follow Jordan on Facebook & Instagram!

Keep an eye out for Gaslight Holiday Session Vol 1 due out on December 24th. http://www.GaslightSTL.com

Direct download: JordanSuter2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:10am CDT

Comedian Meredith Hopping joins me on today's show!! We met up at one of our favorite local spots The Heavy Anchor to record this one. I had a lot of fun hanging with Meredith talking about her growing up, being a mother, finding comedy, Homespun Sisters, favorite karaoke song, favorite concert moments & much more! 

Follow Meredith Hopping on Instagram & Twitter! 

Check out Homespun Sisters on Facebook!

Thanks to The Heavy Anchor for letting us hang out. Please support local business! 

Direct download: MeredithHoppingRPP868.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:02am CDT

The other night I took a trip to Troy, MO to meet with rockers Dead Format at Pecaro's Guitar Shop. We had a ton of laughs recording this one! We get into some of the bands history, some of the stories behind their first 2 albums, how they plan to dethrone Mariah Carey  & even play a few stripped down live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Fuckin' Crazy (Live)
  • Cheap Vacation (Live)
  • I Wanna Hate You But It's Christmas (Live)

Find more Dead Format wherever you get digital music! Be sure to follow along with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

Thanks again to Pecaro's for letting us hangout. Be sure to visit them for your lessons or purchasing your next guitar!

 

Direct download: DeadFormatRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:54am CDT

The other night I caught up with my friends Chris Hobbs (Guitar) & Casey Walker (Vocals) of Cavo!! It's been quite awhile since we have recorded together so it was a whole lot of fun catching up with them talking about their brand new music, Christmas traditions, songwriting, dealing with the loss of a loved one, and so much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Lead On 
  • Home For Christmas
  • Without You

Find more Cavo wherever you get digital music. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for music videos. Follow along with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. New music on the way!!

 

Direct download: Cavo3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:05pm CDT

Egan's Rats are back! Recorded live from The Rat Hole! I had a blast catching up with my buddies Dub Flow, Gorilla J & Funco Creep. We talk about their new album THE YEAR OF THE RAT, some of the new stuff they are working, their live stream show coming up and so much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Creep Freak (Buzz Kill Remix)
  • Money Shot 
  • Monster Mash

Find all these songs & more Egan's Rats music wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. 

Don't miss them LIVE from The Rat Hole on December 13th with special guests Fast A Sheep, Smiley Boy, Fraedo & Jon Maddy. Streaming on Facebook & YouTube!

 

Direct download: EgansRats2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:08am CDT

Virginia based singer songwriter Will Overman joins me via Zoom to discuss his upcoming debut album The Winemaker's Daughter, stories behind these songs, he even shares a live unreleased one!

We also talk about his podcast with Evan Hunsberger called Deep Cuts & Coffee, some of our favorite songwriters, Will's new Christmas EP and so much more.

Listen to the show on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Living Wage
  • Little Things
  • Bad Apartment (Live)

Keep an eye out for THE WINEMAKER'S DAUGHTER due out February 2021! Follow Will Overman on Facebook & Instagram. Find more at WillOvermanMusic.com

Direct download: WIllOvermanRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:47am CDT

And we're back!! Hope you all had a wonderful time with friends & family for Thanksgiving. I took some time off to do the same. The other day I caught up with with Soul singer songwriter Gene Jackson to talk all about his new album THE JUNGLE. This is his 2nd album he's recorded at Blue Lotus Recordings with Paul Niehaus IV & Kevin O'Connor. We dive into some stories behind these songs, some of the incredible cast that played on the album, give you a sneak peek of a few favorites and we even did a live acoustic performance! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Jungle 
  • Thinking About It 
  • Can That Woman Be You (Live)
  • Vaccine

Pick up a copy of THE JUNGLE wherever you get digital music 12/11/20. BlueLotusRecordings.com 

Follow Gene Jackson & Blue Lotus Recordings on Facebook & Instagram! 

 

Direct download: GeneJackson2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:49pm CDT

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