Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

In this episode of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico our host goes on a bit of political rant and finally settles down to talk about three brilliant David Bowie records, and an in-depth critical review of the great Boston compilation "Mass Ave - The Boston Scene 1975-1983"(Rhino Records) which included stellar tracks from bands like The Neighborhoods, The Real Kids, Mission Of Burma, The Nervous Eaters, The Outlets, and The Dangerous Birds.  This lo-fi version was recorded directly to a macbook in Worcester MA. on June 5, 2020.  

Our host gives us an in depth look at the albums that have influenced him over the years. This is a special lo-fi episode that covers several decades of releases ranging from albums by The Beatles to Social Distortion and many goodies in between...

In part 2 of this episode, we talk about the legendary unreleased Black Flag 1982 demos and we show our love for the classic third album from The Lemonheads entitled "Lick".  

In part 1 of this episode, our host pays tribute to a former fellow employee of his at A&M Records, Bob Garcia, who recently passed away. Bob was a legendary fixture on the A&M Records lot located at Sunset and LaBrea in the heart of Hollywood, California. He was also a great guy and will be missed by many.   Continue on to PART 2 of this episode for discussion of the Black Flag 1982 demos and the legendary Lemonheads third album "Lick". 

In this episode of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, our host Steev talks about the interviews he had with Geffen Records, RCA Records, Arista Records etc. and how he did eventually fulfill his dream of working at a major record label, landing an elusive spot as an employee of the great A&M Records. Recorded lo-fi while being quarantined in Worcester Ma. 

This week on an abbreviated lo-fi episode of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, our host Steev Riccardo tells a cool and funny story about how a radio interview he did in the 80's ended up in Bob Nalbandian's  documentary entitled "Inside Metal -The LA Metal Scene Explodes".  

In Part 2 of our abbreviated episode, our host continues his praise of Atlanta GA alt-pop sensations Magnapop and raves about a new batch of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico T-shirts made by our sponsor, JLS Design.  

With our lives being shut down due to the virus, our host finds that recording his podcast without one of the brilliant engineers he has worked isn't as much fun...Especially on an old mac and no real microphones... but the show must go on! Live from Wormtown, Steev talks about one of us favorite bands Magnapop and praises Cowboy Mach Bell on his outstanding book "Once A Rocker,Always A Rocker".  The show must go on! 

Boston based photographer, musician, and producer of the Sam Black Church documentary "Leave Behind A Groove In The Earth - The story of Sam Black Church", Duncan Wilder Johnson talks about growing up a huge music fan and his the ten year process of getting the SBC film out, the many hats he wears and he's in three bands too, and his love for the Descendents. Steev also talks about the most recent New Alliance group art show and the local celebs that showed up and shares some stories about the first time he met Mike Watt at the Enigma office in El Segundo CA,, Dag Nasty's signing to Giant Records, and more groovy stuff in this fast and furious episode...

Mel Lederman, who spent over a decade making records and touring with Victory At Sea and playing keyboards with Thalia Zedek (Dangerous Birds, Come) as well as releasing two solo records of his own, stopped by the show with Michele Won and her dog Chewy and we had a fun time talking indie rock stuff and more. We also played a track from Mel's solo record and previewed the upcoming New Alliance "Ancient Future Present" group art show which features work from the Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico host himself!  Fun time had by all!

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