On the evening of March 12th, 2019 I invited my friends Andrew Ryan, Jenny Roques & Brad Noe to join me at the Naked Vine for my Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase. This is the audio that was record that evening. 

Listen in as they play their songs acoustic and share some stories behind them.

Be sure to download their music, buy an album, go see them live, support these wonderful artists!

Thank you to Naked Vine for their support!

The other night I sat down with Singer Songwriter Andrew Dahle of Andrew & The Dolls. I had such a good time recording this one. We talk about his start in music, songwriting, stories behind the songs, recording his first album, first cars and jam some live acoustic. Andrew even gives a little snippet of his first single from his upcoming album. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Crabgrass (Live Acoustic)
• Gasoline (Live Acoustic)
• Roll On Home (Live Acoustic)
• Freight Train (Snippet)

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See him LIVE

Every Thursday 6-8 at 1860s Saloon (Solo)

3/29 Edgewild 5-7 (solo)

3/29 Irish Corner Pub 9-1 (Full band)

Keep an eye for new album coming soon!

Spillie Nelson Returns! Over the weekend I caught up with Spillie Nelson in the studio at The Old Mississippi Sound House in Alton, IL. We catch up on what they've been up, upcoming shows, summer festivals & more.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Jump In The Fire (Live)
• Mary Lou (Live)

Both of these recordings are live tracks recorded at Bottle & Barrel in Alton, IL

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See them LIVE

3/31 Grateful For Lana at Mad Art Gallery with The Schwag & Tree One Four

4/12 Chiefs in Litchfield, IL

4/20 at Imperial Pub & Club

4/25 MoRoots with Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, Cas Haley & tons more

5/31 Red Fish Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO with Justus & The Experience 

I took a road trip to Sparta, IL to hang out with rockers Stump Water Shine! I had so much fun with these guys. We talked about their debut album CONTROVERSIAL CONSCIENCE, share some stories behind the songs & recording the album, how the group formed, Road To Pointfest, Black Stone Cherry, upcoming shows & even some live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Silted
• Depth of Dying (acoustic)
• Heathen

Pick up their album wherever you download digital music! Physical copies at any upcoming shows.

See them LIVE

3/29 at The Babylon St.Peters, MO with TROY, Dark Below, Echoes From Ashes & Bleach

5/4 at Vices Red Bud, IL with Moon & The Teenage Dirtbags

Find more info by following Stump Water Shine on Facebook.

The other day I stopped in to visit my new friend singer songwriter Isaach Chosich of The Devil's Triangle. We had a good time chatting and getting to know more about what he's been up to. We talk about running into each other at the Brent Cobb show, and then Brent Cobb playing drums in The Devil's Triangle at the afterparty! We also get into his songs, the band, stories behind the songs and play some live acoustic. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Trippin on Shrooms
• 9/11 was an inside job
• North County Fuck Boy

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The other night I had the opportunity to sit with my friends Egan's Rats and talk about how their group formed, their new mixtape, upcoming shows, answer some questions from the fans & more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Rat Hole
• Stay Free
• Snakes

See them LIVE

3/23 The HardHop & Soul Show at The Firebird with Frost Money, Big Lou, MVRQS, Thrush, Sliq MC, Dramatik & J-Rebel

4/20 Comedy from Jon Maddy, Nicholas Cuvar, Travis Corley & Holly Laws. Music from Egan's Rats, SmileyBoy, Travis Spade & DJ Dizzy at Sonny's Bar

6/1 Agitate The Airwaves Birthday Debauchery 2 at Fubar 

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Last night I took a trip to Waterloo, IL to hang out with the guys of Scrambled at band practice. We get into talking about their new album, tour, upcoming shows, do some live jams and share some stories around these songs.

On this episode you'll hear 3 live songs from the living room:

• Bad Habits
• Don't Drink & Drive
• Tait's Breakdown

See them LIVE

3/16 at Atomic Cowboy with The Kay Brothers

4/12 at Hairy Cow Brewing

4/13 at Mackie's Hideaway

4/14 at River's Edge Bar & Grill

4/19 at Rhone Rum Bar

5/17-19 at Back Alley Grass Festival

Find more Scrambled information on Facebook & Instagram!

My new friend Typewriter Tim Jordan is a musician, massage therapist, healer, sculptor & more. The other day I caught up with Tim at his home, surrounded by his typewriters and his artwork, and talked about some of his adventures, new music & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear a clip of his new throat singing project Cave In The Mountain & a track from Length.

See Tim LIVE:

3/16 Length at Heavy Anchor

6/8 Length at Schlafly Tap Room with Eric Hall & Tory Z Starbuck

You can also pick up some of Tim's art:

4/27 Sunset Hills Makers Market

Follow Typewriter Tim on Facebook & Instagram for more information or TypewriterTim.com

I took a drive out to Washington, MO to meet up with The Volunteers. I had a great time meeting these guys and talking about their new album DALMATIAN, some of the group's history, stories behind some of the songs, answer questions from the fans and more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Glasses
• Frostbite
• I Think A Lot

Pick up your copy today on Bandcamp.com or stream on Spotify. Physical copies available at Vintage Vinyl & River City Music. 

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The other day I stopped in to visit Bounce House to discuss how the group formed, new album, recording with Ryan Wasoba, upcoming shows, tour and more!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Teenager Issues
• Underwater (snippet)

Follow Bounce House on Facebook & Instagram. 

See them LIVE

3/11 City Museum 

3/14 CBGB

3/31 Foam with Kill Vargas & Bucko Toby

4/12 Off Broadway with The Free Years, Jesus Christ Supercar & North By North

4/13 Vintage Vinyl for Record Store Day/Album Release Party

Download "Teenager Issues" TODAY at Bandcamp.com