Rock Paper Podcast

Singer Songwriter Tim Lloyd joins me to discuss some of his history in music, his brand new project Western States, recording their debut album, stories behind the songs, upcoming Album Release Party and much more. 

This episode was recorded live at Blue Lotus studios. Big thanks to Paul for letting us hang out and recording the live acoustic song!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Fire and Rage
• Details (Live Acoustic)
• Fever

You can now find Western States wherever you get digital music with their new single "The Duke"

Don't miss the Album Release Party July 20th at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO with Funky Butt Brass Band & Cree Rider. Tickets are now available!

Find more info by following Western States on Facebook. WesternStatesBand.com

A bit I caught up with friend of the show Adam Donald to talk about his work with St.Louis Americana Festival. This amazing festival is already in it's third year! We go over some of this incredible line up and sneak peek at some of their songs. Join us at The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy on July 6th! This is a DO NOT MISS Lineup!

• The Hooten Hallers
• Tonina
• Andrew Leahey & The Homestead
• John Henry
• Cree Rider
• Gene Jackson
• AV & The Dirty Details
• The Dust Covers
• The Native Sons
• Oak, Steel & Lightning

Tickets are going fast and can be purchased at bit.ly/americanaIII

Today's episode is the audio recorded live 5/14/19 at Naked Vine during our Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase with Karen Choi, Tony Compton & Billy Croghan. 

Be sure to follow Karen Choi & Les Gruff and The Billy Goat on Facebook for more info & show dates. 

Purchase their albums wherever you get digital music!

Join us for the next one on July 9th (Every 2nd Tuesday) as Jesse McClary, Zach Anderson (of Old Capital Square Dance Club) & David Maness (The Maness Brothers) take the stage.

I stopped in to visit my new friends Ryan Koenig & Kellie Everett at their home. We talked about their start in music, some of the projects they are involved in, share some music, stories behind the songs, upcoming shows & much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Ryan Koenig "I Dreamed of Highways" (from The Focal Point Recordings Vol 1)
• The Hooten Hallers "Rhythm & Blues" (from Live in Missouri)
• Ryan Koenig "It Don't Matter" (from Two Different Worlds)

See them LIVE

6/15 Ryan will be opening for The Opera Bell Band at Off Broadway 12pm

7/22 Ryan at RFT Showcase at Gezellig 1030pm

7/6 Kellie with The Hooten Hallers at Atomic Cowboy for Americana Festival with Tonina, Andrew Leahey & The Homestead, John Henry, Cree Rider, Gene Jackson, AV & The Dirty Details, The Dust Covers, The Native Sons and Oak, Steel & Lightning

1st & 3rd Tuesday at Whiskey Ring with Ryan Koening & The Goldenrods

Follow Ryan Koenig & The Goldenrods, The Hooten Hallers & Ryan Koenig on Facebook for more info. 

www.thehootenhallers.com

www.ryankoenigstl.com

The other day I stopped in at Encapsulated Studios in St.Louis, MO to meet up with Kenny & Marcus of Fister! We talked St.Louis Blues hockey, Coneheads, SNL movies, new music, upcoming show, touring, tattoos & much more.

On this episode you'll hear the title track of their latest album "No Spirit Within" available everywhere digitally. Vinyl & CDs available on Bandcamp.com

See them LIVE

6/15 at The Ready Room with Thorlock, Slow Damage & Blackwell

Follow Fister on Facebook & Instagram for more info on the new music and tour dates. Fisterdoom.limitedrun.com

Last weekend I stopped in at Guerrilla Street Food and had some lunch with my friend Joe Winze. We then went to his Scion XB and recorded a podcast before his show at Delmar Hall. I had a lot of fun recording this one. 

We talked a lot about Joe's work in Madahoochi and their upcoming show, we also talk about his new band Western States, Falling Fences, playing in Sean Canan's Voodoo Players and much more. 

See Joe LIVE

6/7 at Hannibal, MO at Brew Skies Music Festival with Sean Canan's Voodoo Players playing Creedence Clearwater Revival

6/14 Madahoochi at Delmar Hall

6/30 Falling Fences at Becky Thacter

7/3 Sean Canan's Voodoo Players play Eagles at Broadway Oyster Bar

7/20 Western States Album Release Party with Cree Rider & Funky Butt Brass Band at Off Broadway

Find all of Joe's bands on Facebook for more dates & info! New music from Falling Fences, Madahoochi & Western States on the way!

Bobby Stevens returns! I had so much fun recording this episode. Bobby isn't just one of my favorite songwriter, he's become a great friend. I met up with Bobby at one of my favorite spots, The Pocket, to record today's episode. We talked about his new EP, stories behind the songs, play an unreleased live acoustic jam, answer some questions from the fans, tour with Andrew Ryan, maybe even start a new band name. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Chill Out Night
• Sirens
• My Favorite Room (Live Acoustic)

Find WORKING ON SOMETHING EP wherever you get digital music!

See Bobby LIVE

June 13 at Schlafly Tap Room with Desire Lines and Cole Bridges & The Overpass 

Follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Find everything at BobbyStevens.Bandcamp.com

A bit ago I stopped in at The Pocket to record this episode with my returning guests Odds Lane! We get to talking about their new album LOST & FOUND, recording with Mike Zito, Release Party, Gulf Coast records, Bon Jovi, music video & more.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Lost & Found
• Spare Change
• I Ain't Missing You

Pick up LOST & FOUND on June 7th! Pre-order a copy today OddsLane.com

See them LIVE

June 7th at National Blues Museum for Lost & Found Album Release Party

June 22nd at Broadway Oyster Bar for Rock Paper Podcast's 5th Annual Birthday Party with Amanda Fish Band & Tony Campanella Band. $8

July 20th at Old Rock House with Mike Zito & Tony Campanella

Find more dates, shirts & CDs at OddsLane.com

Follow them on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

Over the weekend, I stopped in at one of my favorite spots The Pocket in St.Louis, MO to talk with my friend singer songwriter Ellen Hilton Cook. We talk about her start in music, teaching herself piano, the story behind the name Ellen The Felon, her recent name change & more!

See Ellen LIVE

5/30 at Halo Bar after Amanda Palmer 

Find more dates & info by follow Ellen Hilton Cook on Facebook & Instagram!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Violet White
• Cross Marketing
• Internet 

You can find some more of Ellen's music on Spotify, ITuens or YouTube.

On today's episode I caught up with Jessica Hitchcock at her home studio. Jessica has become a good friend of mine and I wanted to take the opportunity to get to know a little more about what she is up to and talk becoming a full time artist. We also talk some of her favorite records, what she listens to while painting & much more. 

See her painting LIVE

6/8 at Paisley Boutique 11-2 with live music from Matthew Hitchcock

6/22 at Rock Paper Podcast's 5th Annual Birthday Show at Broadway Oyster Bar. Live music by Amanda Fish Band, Tony Campanella Band & Odds Lane.

Find all of her appearances, buy some art & everything else at JessicaHitchcock.org

Follow her on Facebook & Instagram!