Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

In this bonus episode, we take a look back at the Victory At Sea "Memories Fade" album and pay respects to the late Herbie Flowers.

Music

Victory At Sea "Happy For You"

Victory At Sea "Break Of Day"

additional music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

On this episode, we are joined by Justin Keane and Amy Young, the fantastic indie rock duo known as Canyons And Locusts.

Canyons and Locusts is a melodic noise-rock duo from Boston and Phoenix, consisting of Justin Keane (vocals, guitar) from Boston and Amy Young (drums, backing vocals) from Phoenix. The band’s sound is defined by edgy guitar riffs, pulsating drum beats, and emotionally charged vocals, blending indie rock influences with an experimental edge.

Both Keane and Young honed their craft in previous bands before joining forces to create Canyons and Locusts. The duo’s music evokes a raw, atmospheric energy, with each song exploring different emotional landscapes.

The band’s upcoming 2025 concept album, "The Goal Gigolo", is inspired by a vivid dream Keane had about a character of the same name. The album is described as a cinematic journey, drawing comparisons to Robert Altman’s film "The Long Goodbye". 

Their 2024 EP, "The Red Angel", marked a significant step in their sonic evolution, featuring the singles "Buck Dharma's Eyes" and "To Art Bell." The track "Anna Save A Life" will appear on "The Goal Gigolo", adding to the anticipation for the full album's release. 

Canyons and Locusts continue to push boundaries with their unique blend of storytelling, sound, and emotion.

Music

Canyons And Locusts "Anna Save A Life"

Additional Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

The interview segment of this episode was originally recorded and aired in October 2022. Congratulations to SSD on their induction into the New England Music Hall Of Fame!

Music

SSD - "Glue"

Additional Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

SSD interview recorded at Voice Motel by Mike Nash

In this special episode, Warren Zanes joins us to share the incredible journey of his life—from his teenage years playing in The Del Fuegos to his remarkable career as an author. He talks about his books on Tom Petty, Dusty Springfield, and his latest work, Deliver Me From Nowhere, which is soon to be adapted into a film. The book dives into the making of Bruce Springsteen's iconic Nebraska album.

From https://www.warren-zanes.comWarren Zanes is a New York Times bestselling author, a Grammy-nominated documentary producer, and a professor currently teaching at at New York University. As a teenager, Warren Zanes joined The Del Fuegos, making three records for Slash/Warner Bros.. Later, after earning his Ph.D in Visual and Cultural Studies from The University of Rochester, Zanes released Memory Girls, the first of four solo recordings made for Dualtone Nashville. In the non-profit area, Warren was the Vice President of Education and Public Programs at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and, for ten years, Executive Director of The Rock and Roll Forever Foundation. His books include Dusty in Memphis, the first volume in the celebrated 33 1/3 Series, Petty: The Biography, Revolutions in Sound: Warner Bros. Records, and his new book about Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, Deliver Me from Nowhere. With Garth Brooks, Zanes has worked on five books in the artist’s Anthology Series. Among his work in film, Zanes was a consulting producer on the Oscar-winning Twenty Feet from Stardom, a producer on the Grammy-nominated PBS/Soundbreaking series, conducted interviews for Martin Scorsese’s George Harrison: Living in the Material World, and served as writer for The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash. He is an active member of both poet Paul Muldoon’s Rogue Oliphant collective and a family that includes his sons, Lucian and Piero.

Music

Warren Zanes "I'll Never Forget That Day With You"

Additional Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Special bonus episode featuring audio clips from various shows by Warren Zanes, Frank Meyer, Rev Hank, Mariel Loveland, Corey Loog Brennan, Dana Colley(Morphine), Britt Lightning(Vixen), Keith Bennett, Pete Cassani, Emily Grogan, Jo Krieger(JVK), Devon Thompson, Emily Whitehurst, Tom Baker, Jim McCarty(The Yardbirds), and Dave Amato(REO Speedwagon).

Music

Ultrabomb "Who Knows"

JVK "Freak"(live acoustic)

Astral Bitch "Haunting You"

Rob Moss and Skin Tight Skin "We Just Don't Know"

Additional Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

In this episode, we're joined by Destiny Costa, a DJ at Boston's Mark Skin Radio and a contributor to the Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico podcast. Destiny also starred in the 1996 indie film Chalk, delivering a fantastic performance. We dive into all of that, plus geek out over our favorite bands and tunes!

"Chalk" https://vimeo.com/ondemand/chalkfilm

Music

Greg Allen's Fringe Religion "She's Stoned"

Additional Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Vanessa Goldberg, founder of Crystal Ball Records in Bellingham, MA, joins us on the show to discuss the current retail climate, her experience at Nevermind Records, and what's spinning on her turntable.

Music

The Croaks "Big Bug"

Crystal Canyon "Turn Blue"

Additional music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

*The clip at the end of this epsiode is from epsiode 365 with Kenny Chambers.

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

We're excited to welcome back one of our favorite musicians and songwriters, Kenny Chambers of Moving Targets, to the podcast! Kenny joins us to discuss the band's jam-packed 2024 touring plans and give us a sneak peek into their upcoming recording sessions for a highly anticipated 2025 album.

Moving Targets first made their mark in 1984 and have since released a series of standout albums. In addition to his work with the band, Kenny was a key member of Bullet Lavolta and has also put out three solo records over the years.

Music

Moving Targets "Make It Easy"

Additional music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Mike Fitz of the hard rock band Bad Marriage joins us on the show to discuss the band’s rise to prominence in the Boston hard rock scene, their strong bond with Tesla, and their thrilling experiences on tour across the country!

Music

Bad Marriage "Dangerous"

Additional Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

audio clip from Episode 272: Britt Lightning

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Kevin Hellestad from The Chord Progression Podcast joins us to discuss his picks for the top hardcore and metal releases and events of 2024. The host also shares some of his favorite hardcore songs and albums from the previous year.

Music

Not Enough Space "Primitive"

SSD "Glue"

Additional Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo