The other day I caught up with my friend Llmanny at her home. We got it in to talking about her start in music like singing in the church choir to growing as a Hip Hop artist. We also talk music videos, producing beats, upcoming shows and her passion in fitness. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Issa Bop
• 11:17
• Vibe On
• VNF (Live) 

Find all Llmanny on Spotify, ITunes & YouTube. 

See her LIVE

2/2 at Fubar for FemFest

2/23 at The Bootleg at SLUM Awards

Follow her on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter for more dates

Over the weekend I had the chance to meet and chat with Chan Muarice Evans of YOUPEOPL. We hung out before his shift at School of Rock in Ballwin, MO to discuss his new music with YOUPEOPL, some of his start in music, his work at School of Rock and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear 3 live songs:

• Youpeopl
• Seashine
• Tiny Cloud

Pick up the YOUPEOPL EP today wherever you get your digital music!

You have an opportunity to hang out with YOUPEOPLE & Sorry, Scout this FRIDAY January 25th at Tick Tock Tavern and listen to their new EPs. Join the party 7-9! Hear some new music, grab a cold beverage and enjoy some Steve's Hot Dogs next door!

Find more information about School of Rock at SchoolOfRock.com

Follow YOUPEOPL on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Chris Helmick returns to the show to discuss some of his work with Giant Steps of St.Louis: School For Austism, the upcoming benefit show he helped organize, his work in music therapy and his current musical project. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Cree Rider "Popppies & The Marigolds"
• Al Holiday & The East Side Rhythm Band "Ain't No Got A Good Thing"
• Bottoms Up Blues Gang "South Broadway Blues"
• Chris Helmick "Atom Bomb" (Unreleased, Exclusive!)

Join at OFF BROADWAY in St.Louis on Jan 26th Saturday Night to help raise some money for Giant Steps of St.Louis and dance to the music of Al Holiday & The East Side Rhythm Band, Cree Rider, Bottoms Up Blues Gang & School of Rock House Band. $20 All Ages!

On the evening of Jan 8th, 2019 I invited my friends Cree Rider, Cara Louise & Drew Sheafor to join me at Naked Vine for my Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase. This was an incredible night filled with amazing songs and lots of laughs. 

Check out the full video on the Rock Paper Podcast YouTube channel! Big shout out to Dan Kelley again for his help recording these shows.

Be sure to follow Cree Rider Family Band, Cara Louise Band & LS Xprss on Facebook & Instagram to see when they are coming to a town near you!

Singer songwriter Jenny Roques stops by to talk about her recent Sheryl Crow tribute show, her bands Desire Lines & Tortuga, Cowpuncher Jenny and play some live acoustic. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Burnin Moonlight 
• The Fire (live acoustic)
• Desire Lines "Beg For Love"
• Tortuga "War Cries"

See Jenny LIVE

Jan 19 Desire Lines at Foam

Feb 9 Desire Lines at Foam

Feb 16 Desire Lines at Schlafly Tap Room

All things Jenny Roques at JennyRoques.com. Follow Jenny Roques, Desire Lines & Tortuga on Facebook for more dates & info.

Over the weekend I took a drive out to Roxana, IL to meet up with My Remedy! We talk about how the group formed, some early cover songs they did, their first show, how they entertain themselves in a small town and play 2 songs live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Turn Around (live acoustic)
• Too Long (live acoustic)

See them LIVE

1/19 at Sonny's Bar as Agitate The Airwaves presents Settle Your Scores, The Day After, Searching For Nostalgia, Castles & Coljac YSD. $10

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for more dates and info.

The other night I went up to Gaslight to meet Old Capital Square Dance Club. This was an evening of firsts for the show. It was the first time I've recorded a podcast in a pickup truck, and the first time using Zach's truck's bluetooth option to call Jesse during the show. Needless to say, this episode was a ton a fun! I talked with Zach Anderson, Drew Sheafor, Jesse McClary & special guest Gabby Blanton about the brand new album from OCSDC that has been 6 years in the making. We discuss some of the songs, the album release party and growing up in Vandalia, IL.

On this episode you'll hear:

• Thing For You
• Rivertown
• American Dream

Find more info & music by following Old Capital Square Dance Club on Facebook. Digital music available on ITunes & Spotify. 

See them LIVE

Jan 25 at Old Rock House ALBUM RELEASE PARTY with Old Souls Revival, Elliott Pearson & The Passing Lane and The Hague. Tickets at OldRockHouse.com or MetroTix.com

Feb 16 at Off Broadway with The Fighting Side

Thank you to Gabrielle A Photography for snapping a few photos of us!

Happy 2019!! I kick off the year with a fun new episode with Reggie Pearl & The Public. We get into some of the stories of how this group came to be, their brand new album, stories behind some of the songs, and jam 4 live acoustic songs from the living room. 

On this episode you'll hear:

• Bridget
• Jack (Live acoustic)
• Bell Jar (Live acoustic)
• Slap The Bag (Live acoustic)
• #86 (Live acoustic)

Find all things Reggie Pearl & The Public on Spotify, ITunes or Bandcamp.com. Follow Reggie Pearl on Instagram & SoundCloud. Keep up with The Public on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

See them LIVE

1/5 Private home show at Beef House (message for details)

On December 11th I invited members of The Defeated County Langen Neubacher, Irene Allen, Devon Cahill & Jeremy Essig to join me at Naked Vine. The four of them sat on stools and played their songs live acoustic and shared stories around the songs. 

Follow The Defeated County, Langen, Devon & Jeremy on Facebook & Instagram. 

See them LIVE

3/16 at Schlafly Tap Room with Prairie Rehab & Sunset Over Houma

Thanks again to Naked Vine for having us out and their continued support!

The other night I stopped by to visit my friend Irene Allen at her home. She sat at the piano and played a few songs live for us! Hope you enjoy! 

See her LIVE

12/29 at Yaquis with Maness Brothers & Chris Powers

12/30 at Yaquis with Eric McSpadden

On this episode you'll hear:

• “Favorite Pain Killer” (live)
• “Sorry” (live)
• The Barn Mice “Take Heart”
• “The Sweet Spot” (live)
• “Fuck You” (recorded Live at Off Broadway)

Everything else at TheIreneAllen.com