Joshua Eaker returns to the show! I met Josh at his home to catch up on what's going on with his band Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals, we deep dive into his sobriety and even play 2 songs live acoustic! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • I Only Wanted You To Know (Live Acoustic)
  • Fall From Grace (Live Acoustic)

See Josh LIVE

7/30 Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals at Skatium with The Maness Brothers & Yard Eagle

8/28 Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals at Whiskey War Festival at South Broadway Athletic Club

Mondays at Sasha's on Shaw

1st Thursdays at Alpha Brewing Co 

Fridays at The Gramophone

Find more dates by following Just Joshin' Around on Facebook & Instgram. Find more of Josh's music with Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals wherever you get your digital music.

Snag some Rock Paper Podcast merch including shirts, hats & tank tops at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter!

Direct download: JoshuaEaker2RPP.mp3
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A bit ago I caught up with my buddy Jeremy Reidy to talk about his new project Igor Death. We sat in his new van that he turned into his home as he gears up to travel around the country. We talked all about his new adventure and his brand new MINT EP. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Crater
  • Cheyenne 
  • Oh Maria

MINT will hit streaming platforms on August 23rd! You can buy it right now at IgorDeath.Bandcamp.com

Follow along on with Igor Death on Facebook & Instagram!

Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter!

Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase returns August 21st! Join us at The Focal Point in Maplewood, MO as we welcome Andy Sydow, Nick Gusman, Karen Choi & Anthony J Russo to the stage. 4 writers, 4 stools & 4 guitars in an intimate listening room setting. Tickets at TheFocalPoint.org 

 

Direct download: IgorDeathRPP.mp3
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Last night I stopped in to visit The Fighting Side at band practice. They were getting all warmed up for their big HELLBENT ON HARDTIMES EP Release Party this Friday night. We talk all about the EP, recording at with Zagk Gibbons, getting back out on the road for tour, King Of The Hill & our favorite road snacks! 

On this episode you'll hear the WORLD PREMIERE of their song "Bad Man"

See The Fighting Side LIVE:

7/23 at Off Broadway with Yard Eagle & Quinlan Conley. Tickets at OffBroadwaySTL.com

Follow The Fighting Side on Facebook & Instagram to see when they are coming to a town near you! Stream their music wherever you get digital music. 

Big THANK YOU to my friends at Roughneck Beard Company for their continued support. Shop locally in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at roughneckbeardcompany.com Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Roughneck Beard Batter!

 

 
Direct download: TheFightingSide2RPP.mp3
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A bit ago I stopped in at one of my favorite spots, Encapsulated Studios in Maplewood, MO. I met up with friend of the show Gabe Usery. Gabe has appeared on the show as a member of The Disappeared. It was fun to deep dive into some of his work behind the board recording bands. We talk about his work with great acts like Wes Hoffman, Common Jones, As Earth Shatters, Mr. Malone and tons more. We also talk about going from pots & pans to a real drum kit and playing with bands like The Disappeared, The Wilderness & Dan Vapid and the Cheats.

See Gabe LIVE

8/21 The Wilderness at The Heavy Anchor with Holy Hand Grenades and Death And Memphis

9/3 The Disappeared at The Heavy Anchor with Fight Back Mountain

Find more info by following the bands on Facebook & Instagram.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Wes Hoffman & Friends "What's Left of Me"
  • As Earth Shatters "Gone"
  • Mr. Malone "Caught Up"
  • The Wilderness "Someone Else's News"
  • The Disappeared "Civility in America"
  • Dan Vapid & The Cheats "Let Summer Work It's Magic"

Help support the show by grabbing a shirt, tank top or hat at http:www.ByJack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Big THANK YOU to my friends at Roughneck Beard Company for their continued support. Shop locally in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at roughneckbeardcompany.com Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Roughneck Beard Batter! 

 
Direct download: GabeUseryRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:54pm CDT

I stopped in to visit friend of the show Bill Reiter at his home and we were joined by Matt McInerney via the internet from his home in KC. We had a nice talk about their brand new LucaBrasi album PREFADER POSTFADER. We discussed the recording process, making this album possilble during Covid, and they share some stories of the group's history. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Stand Down
  • When We Were Strong

Find PREFADER POSTFADER wherever you stream digital music! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. Keep an eye out for show announcements this Fall!

Big THANK YOU to my friends at Roughneck Beard Company for their continued support. Shop locally in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at roughneckbeardcompany.com Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Roughneck Beard Batter! 

Help support the show by grabbing a shirt, tank top or hat from the By Jack merch store at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Direct download: LucabrasiRPP.mp3
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I stopped in to visit Atomic Junkshot during rehearsal to learn a little more about the group. We talked about some of the early days of starting as more comedy music but with some member changes the group has refocused and writing and recording some great songs. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • She's Now My Ex
  • Dressed Like 1950's

Find more Atomic Junkshot on YouTube. Follow along with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Keep an eye out for a new album coming soon!

See them LIVE

7/11 at Red Flag with Into The Blue, H7 & No Point

Want to help support the show? Grab a new shirt, tank top or hat from the merch store at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Big THANK YOU to my friends at Roughneck Beard Company for their continued support. Shop locally in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at roughneckbeardcompany.com Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Roughneck Beard Batter! 

 
Direct download: AtomicJunkshotRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:16pm CDT

Southern Illinois singer songwriter Chris Chamness returns to the show to talk about his early days of learning guitar & songwriting, influences and his solo debut EP! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • What You've Got
  • Square One (Live Acoustic)
  • Stand By Me (Oasis cover)(Live Acoustic)

Find Chris Chamness on Facebook & Instagram. Stream his debut single "What You've Got" wherever you get digital music!

Help support the podcast by grabbing a shirt, tank top or hat from the merch store at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Big thanks to our amazing friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at http://www.RoughneckBeardCompany.com for some all natural beard oils, balms, junk powder or many other great grooming products. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off during checkout! 

Direct download: ChrisChamnessRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:45pm CDT

Singer songwriter Karen Choi returns to the show! I had a lot of fun catching up with Karen talking about her new LOST COUNTY EP, stories behind some of these songs, 90's music and getting back to performing live! 

See Karen LIVE

7/6 Livestream from The Sheldon on Facebook

8/21 at Focal Point for Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase with Nick Gusman, Anthony Russo & Andy Sydow

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Autumn (Live Acoustic)
  • Fast Lane (Live Acoustic)
  • Hand To Hold 

Grab a copy of Karen's LOST COUNTY EP wherever you get digial music. Follow along with her on Facebook & Instagram!

Help support the show by grabbing a new shirt, tank top or hat from the merch store at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Big THANK YOU to my friends at Roughneck Beard Company for their continued support. Shop locally in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at www.roughneckbeardcompany.com Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Roughneck Beard Batter! 

Direct download: KarenChoi2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:33pm CDT

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