Rock Paper Podcast

I stopped in over at Debbie's basement the other night to hang out with Opposites Attack at band practice. We talked about their new album FINDING POSITIVE IN THE NEGATIVE, recording, songwriting, upcoming shows, some history of the band, and all kinds of other stuff.

Opposites Attack is (Left to Right): Matt (Guitar), Tim (Vocals/Bass), Brian (Drums) & Brent (Guitar)

On this episode you'll hear 4 tracks from the new album

• Grin & Bear It
• Irish In Me
• Biting Tongues
• Two Fast Two Chins

Pick up your copy today at Music Record Shop, ITunes or stream it on Spotify. Or grab a copy at these upcoming shows..

April 1st at Rude Fest at Fubar in St.Louis, MO

May 6 at Fubar with Murphy's Law

Follow them on Facebook for more dates announced.

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The other day I stopped in at Firebird to talk with my friend Anthony Sasser about his work around the St.Louis music scene. We talk everything from him playing with Make Me Break Me, being a talent buyer with The Beard Productions and his latest adventure as a co-owner of The Firebird. We also get into The Beard's own line of beard oil and other beard tips, Cardinals baseball and a whole lot more.

If you haven't been by yet, check out The Firebird at FirebirdSTL.com. We talk about some upcoming dates including:

• 3/19 Flaw with TROY
• 4/1 We Are United Birthday Bash with Sky Burnt White, Verba Stelle, Conquer As They Come, Isabella, Calloway Circus & Disguise The Limit
• 4/10 Doyle

Full listing on the website. Be sure to follow along on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

On this episode you'll hear "Another First Date" from Anthony's band Make Me Break Me. Music available for purchase on CdBaby.com & more. Physical copies from Anthony at The Firebird!

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Thanks to Gaslight for all of their support with this show. Check out GaslightSTL.com and schedule a tour today if you haven’t been by there. It’s a beautiful recording studio attached to a bar! Come by  March 18 come see Scrub LIVE for Gaslight Sessions. Carter Hulsey there on March 26th. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Also big thanks to Music Record Shop for supporting the show!! They relocated to .ZACK on Locust now, so swing by and check out their new location! New records in every Friday. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

A bit ago I stopped in to visit my friends Les Gruff and the Billy Goat. It was really a lot of fun to catch up with these guys talking about their new album THE LAST NIGHT, recording, songwriting, Release Party, touring, BBQ, playing the recorder, and everything in between.

Les Gruff and the Billy Goat are (Left to Right): Billy Croghan (Guitar/Vocals), Sean Kamery (Violin), Tony Compton (Guitar/Vocals), Nigel Soloman (Guitar) & Dave Roach (Bass *Not Pictured*)

On this episode you can get a sneak peek at the new album with two songs "7 Years" & "Half a Mile". You can currently grab 4 other new tunes from their EP that are available at LesGruff.com.

Come on out to OFF BROADWAY on April 1st for the release of THE LAST NIGHT with special guests Matthew McNeal, River Kittens & The Old Souls Revival. Tickets available at OffBroadwaySTL.com

You can also see Les Gruff LIVE:

3/18 at Honky-Tonk BBQ in Chicago, IL

4/22 at Naked Vine in Chesterfield, MO

Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to keep up to date.

Sunday I stopped by the Firebird to hang out with some of my buddies that are putting together a big show Saturday April 1st at The Firebird, it's We Are United's 2nd birthday party with special guests Sky Burnt White, Conquer as They Come, Isabella, Verba Stellae, Calloway Circus & Disguise The Limit. $8

On this episode I'm joined by Gabe Stroup (Sky Burnt White), Gary Johnston (Verba Stellae), Patrick Scheel & Andrew VanDyke (Conquer As They Come) & Jorden Coco Murray (We Are United). Also featuring appearances by Anthony Sasser (Firebird), Korey Smith (Apollo's Daughter), Phatbeatz Steve (Discrepancies) & Tom Williams (OATM).

Fair warning there a few parts that kinda loud as we were laughing through the show, mostly at Gary's crazy comments. Keep in mind this was 6 guys recording around a single mic.

Thanks to Gary for supplying the Casey's Pizza. Thanks to Firebird for letting us hang out and putting up with our shenanigans. Thanks to Gaslight & Music Record Shop for sponsoring this show and supporting local music!

See you all April 1st at The Firebird!!

Be sure to follow all of these bands on Facebook and check out their music!

I threw in a few tunes to get you more excited for this party, you'll hear

• Conquer As They Come "Make Believe"
• Isabella "Nice Knives"
• Sky Burnt White "In What World"

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Last night I went over to Blue Lotus Recording Studio in St.Louis, MO to hang out with friend of the show Paul Niehaus & Gene Jackson. We talk all about Gene's new record 1963 which was recorded, produced, co-written & features Paul Neihaus on several instruments.

They gave me an advance copy of the album to listen to and it's really great! I highly encourage you to come out to Beale on Broadway in St.Louis on Friday March 10th for Gene Jackson's album release party. They plan to play the record in its entirety. 8pm showtime!

On this episode you'll hear Gene & Paul play "Only God Can Help Us" LIVE for Rock Paper Podcast from Blue Lotus studio. Closing out the show you'll hear the opening track "That's Why I Love You". The record will be available in physical copies at the show Friday & digitally on ITunes & Spotify.

Be sure to check out their NPR Tiny Desk submission for "Son"

Follow Gene Jackson & Blue Lotus on Facebook!

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The other day I stopped in at the Gaslight in St.Louis to hang out with my friends JB Anderson (Owner of Gaslight), Matt McElwrath (The Loft Sessions/Media Outlaws) & Curt Copeland to talk about their partnership and the work they've been doing for St.Louis Music.

Coming up

Mar 10 Cree Rider Family Band CD release at The Stage KDHX (Recorded at Gaslight)

Mar 11 ACLU Fundraiser at Sasha's on Shaw with Gavin M, Knuckles, Elliot Pearson, River Kittens, Maness Brothers & more. $10 donation

March 18th Scrub at Gaslight for Gaslight Session live filming

Mar 21 Monkh & The People EP available online (Recorded at Gaslight)

April 8 Gaslight Release Party with Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals, Cara Louise Band, Miss Molly Simms & Fame Machine at The Ready Room

Check out GaslightSTL.com for more information. Subscribe to The Loft Sessions on YouTube. Follow both on Facebook!

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Ryan Kemp & Wayne Imboden return to the show and brought along Andy Grossi to talk about their new Oak, Steel & Lightning album, tour, festivals, their brand new music video, songwriting and more.

Left to Right: Wayne Imboden (Guitar/Vocals), Andy Grossi (Guitar) & Ryan Kemp (Bass/Vocals)

Check out their video for "Lil More Willie" on YouTube

Join us March 8th at OFF BROADWAY in St.Louis, MO for their Album Release Party with Still Shine & Hillary Fitz Band. $10 includes the new album Chasin The Sunset. "Lil More Willie" will be on that album as well as "Mermac Rising" & "Honkytonkin" which you can hear on this episode.

Don't miss Oak, Steel & Lightning at MoRoots Festival April 27-29 at Bass River Resort with Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, Driftaways, Madahoochi, Cas Haley, Mighty Pines, River Kittens, Way Down Wanders and tons more! BassResort.com for tickets.

Follow them on Facebook for more dates. Coming to a city near you!

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The other night I stopped in at the West End Grill in St.Louis, MO to hang out with my friend Madison Thorn of Madison Thorn Photography and 4&20: A CSNY Tribute. We've quickly become good friends and I was excited for the opportunity to sit and talk with her about her band, photography, a bunch of friends and everything in between.

See Madison with 4&20 at Delmar Hall on 3/31. Tickets available at the box office or Ticketmaster.com

On this episode you'll hear a few clips of them doing "Deja Vu" & "Find The Cost of Freedom"

Follow Madison Thorn Photography on Facebook.

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Stopped in at band practice to hang out with Fly Method! Talking about their sound, early days, touring, new music, their music video, and everything in between.

See them LIVE

2/25 at Cicero's

5/13 at Cicero's

On this episode you'll hear "Grace of God" & "Grizzly" both songs are available on Soundcloud for download or YouTube.

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The other day I caught up with friend of the show Gus Page (of Hobo Empire) to talk about some of his new projects including a solo album, Gus Page Trio, his work with Curtis Wilcoxen at Micgrogroove and much more.

On this episode you'll hear

• Gus Page "Sweet Sunny South" from Following Tradition
• Gus Page "Gone To Roam" from Following Tradition
• Guerrilla Theory "Roots" from G-ometry
• Gus Page & Curtis Wilcoxen "No Time For the Blues" (Live on RPP)
• Gus Page & Curtis Wilcoxen "Simple Imperfection" (Live on RPP)
• Gus Page Trio "Keep On" (Live 2/18 at R.T. Weilers)
• Gus Page Trio "Circles/Casey Jones" (Live 2/18 at R.T. Weilers)
• Lockjaw Sanctuary "Blind Lead The Blind"

Pick up a copy of Gus Page's record FOLLOWING TRADITION at CD Reunion or Music Reunion or any shows. Stream it on YouTube.

See Gus LIVE

2/25 Gus Page Trio at Church Street Bar

3/4 Gus Page Trio at Red Fish Blue Fish

3/11 With Irish Xiles at Scottrade Center

If you want to know more about Mircogroove and their recording services give them a call at 636-466-2617 and follow them on Facebook!

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