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A bit ago I caught up with my buds Rum Luck as they the return to the show with a brand new EP! We talk about what they've been up to, working in Encapsulated Studios with Gabe Usery, new music video and upcoming EP Release Party.  See them LIVE Sept 4th at Old Rock House in St.Louis, MO with Big Time Scottie, Skatatonics & Brick City Sound System.  Sept 16 at The Sinkhole St.Louis, MO Nov 7 at South Broadway Athletic Club St.Louis, MO On this episode you'll hear: Unfortnate Events (from their upcoming ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? EP) Follow along with Rumluck on your FB, IG & YouTube! Check out their brand new music video for "Until Then"

Molly Lovette returns! The other night I fired up Zoom for the first time in a while to record with my friend Molly Lovette to discuss her debut album! We deep dive into the album and preview a few of the songs and share some stories around them. We also talk about her big hometown coming up, pressing the album on vinyl and how life has changed since being in Nashville. On this episode you'll hear: Growing Up Wrong Dramatic You Could Say That New Never Wears Off See her LIVE: May 2nd at Delmar Hall in St.Louis, MO with special guests Miranda Bury & Jenna Kay. Tickets here! June 18 at 3rd and Lindsley Nashville, TN with Ashland Craft, Kelsey Lamb, Jenny Tolman, Hannah Dasher & Charly Reynolds Check out more from Molly on IG, FB & YouTube. Be sure to follow along on your favorite streaming platform. Everything else at MollyLovette.com

Garrett Rongey returns!! My good buddy Garrett joins me this week to talk about some of what he's been up to, some spooky stories, movies, writing songs & expecting a new addition to the family! We also talk about good friend Dana Michael Anderson and how much we miss him. We talk about Garrett's work with his band Nick Gusman & The Coyotes and he recently recorded on the upcoming Poor Dirty Astronauts album. We also played a couple new songs live acoustic for you! On this episode you'll hear: Nick Gusman & The Coyotes "Trucker" "30 Ton Freight" "Bad Luck" "3 DUIs" (Dana Michael Anderson cover) See Garrett LIVE: April 9 at Venice Cafe with Igor Death 9p. This is Garrett & Maggie's Diaper Party so if you'd like to help they'd appreciate anything to help with their new little one. Be sure to check out Nick Gusman & The Coyotes on FB, IG & YouTube. Listen wherever you get your digital music!

I caught up with the guys of Surtsey recently at their band practice. We had a lot of fun taking a deep dive into some of their history as a group, first CDs, the early days of playing shows in the Mall at Hot Topics to recording some of brand new music. We also did a stripped down live take on their new single "Coast" for today's show! On this episode you'll hear: Coast (Live) Limerence (debut!) See them LIVE 3/19 Abbey Espresso Bar in Belleville, IL Find more from Surtsey on FB, IG & YouTube. Be sure to follow along wherever you get your digital music!

I sat down with the guys of A Brighter Side a bit ago at Atomic. They recently released their debut EP to the world and we deep dive into some of the songs & talk about recording with the great Nathan Hershey.  On this episode you'll hear:  Live It Long Metaphors Sing-A-Long Find more from A Brighter Side wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with them on FB, IG & TikTok.  See them LIVE:  March 13 at Atomic (St.Louis, MO) for Summer Camp: On The Road with Spillie Nelson, Subplay, Stacks, Modern Pasta, & Stymulation March 20 at John Brown's On The Square (Marion, IL) March 27 at Pop's Nightclub (Sauget, IL) for Road To Pointfest with Facing Infamy, Alex Petraborg, Party Hat Club, Brave New World, Trevor May & The Nomads and Time Kure.

Singer songwriter Justin Rose joins me for a brand new episode! I had a lot of fun sitting down with Justin at Mighty Kind in St.Louis, MO. We took a deep dive into some of his early days with the guitar and songwriting, forming his band, their debut 2025 SEARCHING EP, old school hip hop & much much more. Justin brought along his acoustic and played a couple live solo as well! Be sure to check out SEARCHING wherever you get your digital music!  On this episode you'll hear: Searching (Acoustic) Summer Rain  Chaos of You (Acoustic) Follow along with Justin Rose & The Green Thumbs @JustinRoseSTL on your FB, IG, Tik Tok & YouTube. See him LIVE: Feb 7 at Atomic in St.Louis, MO for Shady Grove with The Spooklights, One Way Traffic, Justin Rose & The Green Thumbs and Sam & Sam's Wonderband. Tickets at TicketWeb.com Justin also hosts a songwriter series STL Unplugged every third Thursday at Pop's Blue Moon. Next up on Feb 19 will be Josh Whitt & Tim Bearden! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

The Last Stanza joins me on today's show!! I caught up with them at their rehearsal space to get to know a little more about the band. We deep dive into their upcoming album DECADES APART that is due out February 2026! We talk about working in the studio with engineer Jason McEntire (Sawhorse Studio) & inviting Moon Valjean (Story Of The Year/Goldfinger/Greek Fire) to help produce the album. Hear a preview of the new album including a live acoustic tune & a world premiere of their next single! See them LIVE: 12/6 Bennie's Pizza Pub in Belleville, IL  2/6 Road to Pointfest at Pop's Sauget, IL On this episode you'll hear: Midnight Brakelight Don't Look Down (Live Acoustic) All Over Now (World Premiere) "All Over Now" hits streaming on 12/5. Keep an eye out for the music video! Follow along with The Last Stanza on FB, IG, TikTok & YouTube. Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast apps or click PLAY

A while back I linked up with Dave Henson online and had been following along for a while. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with him and get to know him a little better. We deep dive into his story including his journey to Nashville and becoming a songwriter. He shares some stories behind a few of his songs from his latest FULL-TIME FAMILY MAN EP and play live acoustic! On this episode you'll hear: Our Kinda Lovin (Live Acoustic) That Damn Song (Live Acoustic) I'm Doing Well Find more from Dave Henson wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with him on FB, IG, YouTube & TikTok. See him LIVE 10/4 Saturday at Harmonie Verein in Augusta, MO in a songwriter's round with Shena Persons, Mike Heeter & Justin Collie. FREE show! TheHarmonie.org

A while back I had the opportunity to sit with Mike Landau (Phat Buddha Productions) and Joe Hess (formerly of KDHX & Riverfront Times). I've been a fan of there work for a long time but I finally had a chance to sit and talk with them about some of their work in St. Louis music including their latest adventure Free 4 All Music Showcase.  Join us Sept 6th & 7th in St. Louis, MO in the Grand Center as 100 musical acts will be performing for the inaugural Free 4 All! Free4AllSTL.com for full listing, locations & schedule! Free event & all ages.

This week I caught up with Scotty And The Future! We talk about some of the groups history, their upcoming show, brand new songs, stories behind the songs & much more.  On this episode you'll hear: Drinking Solution Best Is Yet To Come Lonely Drinks See them LIVE: 8/2 at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with Lousy With Coyotes Find more by following along on FB, IG, YouTube & ScottyAndTheFuture.bandcamp.com

Tom Blood Jr returns to the show! Tom has appeared on the show with his band Jesus Christ Supercar but he recently put out his debut solo album NEVER LET YOU GO. We sit down to talk all about it along with some of the stories that led us to this new album.  On this episode you'll hear: "Never Let You Go" (Live Acoustic) "Which Way To Run" "What Its Like" (Live Acoustic) Find more from Tom Blood Jr wherever you get your digital music. Follow along with him on FB, IG, YouTube & Bandcamp.  See Tom LIVE 7/25 Jesus Christ Supercar EP Release Show at Old Rock House 9/13 Tom Blood Jr Album Release Party with Hi Lo Buffalo & Blinded By Stereo at The Heavy Anchor Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Paul Niehaus IV returns! Paul just released his 2nd full length album titled SHORT STORY LONG and dropped by to talk all about it. We deep dive into the songs, stories behind some of the songs, the all star cast of people that helped make it possible and play a couple live acoustic.  On this episode you'll hear: Disco Ball Linger In Our Love (Live) I Gotta Find A Way Baby Spirit Bury Me (Live) Paul Niehaus IV's SHORT STORY LONG is now available wherever you get your digital music! Be sure to follow along on FB, IG & YouTube for more. See him LIVE 7/3 Red Fish Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO Open Mic 7/4 Chaumette Winery Ste Genevieve, MO 7/5 Blumenhof Winery 2-5 Washington, MO Washmo Blues Fest 7/10 Pickin On The Picnic at Lost Hill Lake St.Clair, MO with Eddie 9V 7/11 The Hi-Hat Lounge St.Louis, MO 7/12 Rachel's Sidebar Belleville, IL

This week I caught up with Nashville based singer songwriter Tom Morrow as he was home visiting in St. Louis. We talk about what he's been up to in Nashville from touring with Iam Tongi & Chase Matthew to recording his debut EP. We talk about some of the stories behind his new singles  and what else we might be able to expect on this new EP and play a couple live acoustic.  On this episode you'll hear: We Are (Oh Mama) Unholy Affair (Live Acoustic) Still Yours For The Taking (Live Acoustic) See Tom Morrow LIVE 5/17 St. Louis, MO at The Dark Room with Dead Format Find more from Tom Morrow wherever you get your digital music! Follow along on IG, TikTok, YouTube or visit MusicOfTomMorrow.com

This week I caught up with St.Louis rockers Mister Malone! They released a brand new album CUSTOM BUILT this week and we sit down to talk all about it. We preview a few songs from the record, talk about recording with Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studios, stories behind the songs & much more.  On this episode you'll hear: Custom Built Who I Am Look Both Ways Find more from Mister Malone wherever you get your digital music! Follow along on FB, IG & YouTube.com See them LIVE: 5/15 Old Rock House in St.Louis, MO with Steepwater Band. Tickets at OldRockHouse.com Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

A bit ago I caught up with singer songwriter Taylor Steele of The Love Preachers to talk about their new album HIGH FEELING. We deep dive into some of the stories of grief, life, metaphysics & much more that make up this album. Taylor even plays 2 of them live acoustic for us! On this show you'll hear: Never Apart Don't Sell Out (Live Acostic) High Feeling A Good Friend's Lament (Live Acoustic) Listen to HIGH FEELING wherever you get your digital music. Visit their Bandcamp page to help support this project.  See them LIVE May 7 St.Louis, MO at Venice Cafe with Nick Gusman (Taylor solo) May 8 St.Louis, MO at Broadway Oyster Bar with Emily Wallace May 17 Labaddie, MO at Point Labaddie Brewery with Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters May 23 Edwardsville, IL at Stagger Inn (Taylor solo) July 10-13 St.Clair, MO at Lost Hill Lake for Pickin On The Picnic. Visit PickinFestival.com for tickets! Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com