Rock Paper Podcast

Divide The Empire returns to Rock Paper Podcast with a brand new album and lots of exciting shows coming up this summer. We dive right into it talking about their new THREE WINTERS Vol. 2 album they recorded at Firebrand Recording. This album is fantastic! We also talk music videos, release party, upcoming shows and much more.

Divide The Empire is (Left to Right): Joe (Guitar), Keith (Drums) & Randy (Guitar/Vocals). Not pictured: Glenn (Bass)

On this episode you'll hear:

• Easy Way Out
• Carnival Ride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvH0bKWwew

• Benson (Live acoustic)
• Steady Standing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKaC4ysMiYs

See them LIVE

August 5 in Hecker, IL at Back Street Wine & Dine

September 9 at Ink Spot Block Party with Fivefold, The Hush List, Inimical Drive, Sky Burnt White, Discrepancies, City Of Parks, Guerrilla Theory, Ashland, OATM, Hollow Point Heroes, Common Jones & Soundtrapp

September 30 at The Firebird

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Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Visit them at their new location in the Dotzack Building. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

This episode I caught up with Ryan, Killian, Adam & Matt of The Former Me (Missed you Dylan!) to talk about their new I KNOW IT GETS BETTER EP, Release Party, opening of Bon Jovi, tattoos, pizza, stories behind the songs and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear

• 22 And Some Change
• Get A Grip (Exclusive first listen)

Pick up a copy of their I KNOW IT GETS BETTER EP on July 22nd at The Firebird. See The Former Me LIVE with friends Ashland, Isabella, Strikes Back & Skyline In Ruins. Tickets available from the bands or FirebirdSTL.com

If you can't make it to the party, the album will be available wherever you buy your digital music. Pre-Order it NOW on ITunes.

Follow The Former Me on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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Common Jones RETURN! I met the guys over at band practice to talk about what they've been up to for the last year since we spoke last. We get into talking about new music, stories behind some of these songs, being tattooed on Jennifer's arm and some big upcoming shows!

On this episode you can hear 3 brand new songs

• Bent
• Dark Sails
• Broke Ninja

All 3 streaming exclusively at CommonJones.com. Head over there and pick up their first album if you haven't done so, and listen to the new songs again.

See Common Jones LIVE

7/22 at The Ready Room with Discrepancies, City Of Parks, Midwest Avengers, Altayzie & Eric Tha Red Brown.

9/9 at Ink Spot Block Party in Troy, MO with Fivefold, The Hush List, Inimical Drive, Sky Burnt White, Discrepancies, City of Parks, Guerrilla Theory, Ashland, Divide The Empire, OATM, Soundtrapp & Hollow Point Heroes.

Follow Common Jones on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Keep an eye out for an official music video coming soon. CommonJones.com

The other day I stopped in at Venice Cafe in St.Louis, MO to talk with the one and only Zacksquatch aka Zack Sloan. He's been playing around town for a few years now as a singer songwriter. I love what he's been doing and invited him on the show to sing some songs for me.

I had a great time getting to know more about Zack, and stories behind the songs. We had a lot of laughs recording this one! Thanks to Venice for letting us hang out for a while.

On this episode you'll hear 5 live songs

• Conspiracy Minded
• Corpse Bride
• "Father John Misty, Will You Buy This Song"
• Suicide Is On Your Side
• Death To The American Dream

Find more Zacksquatch songs on his YouTube channel. Follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

See him LIVE

7/7 at Livery for the 3rd Anniversary party

Every Monday Open Mic at Venice with Drew Sheafor

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The other night Civil Youth rolled through town to rock The Firebird. They were nice enough to take some time to sit with me before their show and talk about their new album CONVERSATIONS, St.Louis food, tour, stories behind some of songs, music videos and more!

Find all things Civil Youth at CivilYouth.com including their upcoming tour dates, shirts, social media, music videos and pick up a copy of CONVERSATIONS. The album is also available on ITunes, Spotify & Amazon.

On this episode you'll hear two songs from CONVERSATIONS

• Between You & Me
• Dark Debts

Find official music videos for these two songs on the Civil Youth YouTube channel.

Keep an eye for Civil Youth coming to a town near you!

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Chris Swan of Soul Motivation Records dropped by the show the other day to talk about his work playing cover music, getting into writing original music, starting his own record label and so much more.

Pick up Chris Swan's new EP on ITunes on July 18th. On this show you'll hear two new songs:

• Soul Motivation
• Start Again

Head over to SoulMotivationRecords.com and get a copy of "Soul Motivation" for FREE right now!

You can catch Chris around town with his band Sky West Trio or as a duo with Jim Manley. Follow Sky West Trio & Soul Motivation on Facebook. You can also find Soul Motivation Records on Twitter & Instagram.

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The other night I met up with Dallas Feltman better known as DJ DropJa to discuss his start into music, first concert, creating original music and when to expect new music. This episode was recorded live outside of Starbucks on Delmar Blvd so there's a bit of background noise.

See DropJa LIVE

6/30 at Brewskies in Warrenton, MO

7/11 at Pop's with Jarren Benton and BMMG

8/18-20 at St.Louis World's Fair

Follow him on Facebook for more dates! Check out some of his mixes on his SoundCloud page. Keep an eye out for PLUS PLEASURE EP coming this Fall!

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A bit ago James & Colt invited me to join them on Cerebral Entertainment Podcast to talk about Rock Paper Podcast. On this episode I returned the favor! Get to know the guys behind the mic. We talk about how they started the show, influences, guests, and so much more.

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Marcus Newstead the other night at Fister's practice space. We've become good friends recently through being co-workers but I'd never had a chance to talk to him in depth about his music. I invited him to come hang out and tell me all about his bands, upcoming shows, and even learned he did stand up comedy for a while.

If you'd like to spice up this episodes listening experience, take a drink every time Marcus mentions a band name. 

On this episode you'll hear Fister's "We All Die Tonight." Grab a copy at Fister.bandcamp.com. Closing out the show you can hear a live recording of Marcus covering Link Wray's "Rumble" on guitar.

See Marcus LIVE

6/28 at The Sinkhole with Grand Inquisitor

6/29 at Fubar with DayBringer

7/26 at The Sinkhole with Fister

7/29 at The Sinkhole with DayBringer and Maness Brothers

Follow Fister, DayBringer, Grand Inquisitor on Facebook for more information & dates.

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Slow Down Scarlett RETURN to Rock Paper Podcast one year to the date! We dive right into their brand new album, upcoming shows including Album Release Party, stories behind the songs & Courtney moving to Germany. So along with it being a release party, these shows double as a going away party. Come out and give Courtney a hug!

See Slow Down Scarlett LIVE

6/24 at Foam with Whiskey Autumn & Party Dress

6/25 at Cornerstone Fireworks in Bethalto, IL

6/29 at Peel Brewing Company in O'Fallon, IL ALBUM RELEASE PARTY with Mayor Maynot. $10 wristbands gets you in the door, free Peel Beer & a digital download of the new album

On this episode you'll hear 3 new songs from their sophomore release THE BEST OF THE REST

• She Gone
• Alonely
• Moonshine Love

Follow along with Slow Down Scarlett on Facebook & Instagram.