Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

Rev. Hank Peirce returns to the show and we hit on a myriad of topics. Also, great new tunes from The Family Township and The Sleeveens. Music The Family Township "Youngblood" The Sleeveens "Aretha Franklin" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Deap Vally came out of the box hard in 2011 and within two years were playing Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, and Reading Festival. The duo of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards released three great albums, a bunch of singles and EP's, a collab with Flaming Lips (Deap Lips) in 2019 and toured extensively since their formation. In September, they announced that they were doing their farewell tour in 2024 an...

Freewheeling Keith Bennett returns to the show to talk about Death Ray Vision, Casket Rats, Wrecking Crew, and other groovy stuff... Music Death Ray Vision "From The Raptors" Death Ray Vision "Behead The King" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo #DeathRayVision

Jonathan Anastas returns to the show to talk about the re-issue of the classic straight edge hardcore album "Brotherhood on Bridge Nine. Originally released in 1983 as the fourth title on Boston's iconic X-CLAIM! record label, DYS is celebrating 40 years of Brotherhood with a special edition of their classic LP through Bridge Nine Records. This anniversary pressing compiles both sides of...

WMFO radio personality and host of "Skybar Rising" joins us on the show to talk about the year 2023 in music. We pick and talk about some of our favorite songs, shows etc of the past year... Music Gypsy Moths "Tilt-A-Whirl Moving Targets "Make It Easy" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

On this episode, we are joined by Cliff Hanger and Bill Close of the legendary Boston hardcore punk band The Freeze, who were one of the originals from the early 80's scene. The Freeze contributed the title track of the "This Is Boston Not LA" compilation and have gone on to release a multitude of albums since then, including "Land Of The Lost", which is highly regarded as...

Peter Prescott was the drummer of one of the most important and influential bands in American music history - Mission Of Burma. We have a great conversation about Peter's roots, his time in Mission Of Burma, Volcano Suns, Kustomized, The Peer Group, and his current project Mini Beast. Couldn't find a better way to end 2023, which was an historic year for this show... Music Mission Of Burma...

This special episode of the podcast features our choices for the top 20 best songs of 2023...The Alarm...Crystal Canyon...Moving Targets...and more Music featured on this episode Kristin Hersh "Miss Haha" The Croaks "Big Bug" Survival Guide "Lady Neptune" Crystal Canyon "Judy Moody" The Alarm "Whatever" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charm...

Actress/Author Christine Elise McCarthy joins us on the show and talks to us about her acting career("Beverly Hills 90210", Childs Play" etc), her fantastic short film/book "Bathing And The Single Girl", and her early involvement with SS Decontrol and the Boston hardcore scene. Music The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" SS Decontrol "Glue" Theme music &qu...

Pete Cassani has been at it for a while. He moved to Boston from Long Island with one goal in mind, play music. He's been the leader of The Peasants for 30 years, played in the stellar Bon Scott era ACDC cover band, Beefy DC, and more recently plays with another superb musician David Hull. We have a great talk with Pete about his desire to rock..Enjoy! Music The Peasants "Let The World Ro...

Anna Waronker joins us on to show to talk about her amazing career as a singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and perhaps most famously as the leader of 90's alt-rockers That Dog. More recently she has been involved as a composer working on TV shows like "Yellowjackets", "High School", and "Shrill"... Music Anna Waronker "I Wish You Well" Anna Waronker...

Paul Fox, who has a great shop called Spectacle in the South End of Boston and is a long time supporter of the Boston music scene, joins us on the show for a nice talk. Paul grew up with members of Gang Green, The Outlets, Jerry's Kids, and SS Decontrol etc. and tells us some great stories.. Music Truth About Wolves "Chemistry" The Atlantics "Lonely Hearts" Theme song &quot...

SS Decontrol made history back in the early 80's and it's incredible that we are still talking about them today. On this episode, we are joined by the bands rhythm section Bassist Jaime Sciarappa and Drummer Chris Foley to talk about the re-issue of the iconic album "The Kids Will Have Their Say".... Music SS Decontrol "Boiling Point SS Decontrol "How Much Art Can You T...

A chance meeting outside a recording studio, along with a face that looked familiar were the catalyst for this episode as we are joined by Blame It On Whitman's Max Davis. Music Blame It On Whitman "Marigold" Blame It On Whitman "Confidence Back" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico

Guitar Goddess Britt Lightning joins us on the show to talk about the rock n roll road she took from Boston to Hollywood to become the guitarist of Vixen. We also talk about Vixen’s killer new single and video "Red" and a couple of enormous festivals Vixen will be playing... Music Vixen "Red" Vixen "You Ought To Know" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo Suppo...

Lisa and Todd Erickson join us on the show to talk about their new record label Rock Garden Records and their special showcase "Revolution" at Brighton Music Hall on Sunday November 26 at 4PM... Music Mutual Admiration Society "Candy" Smit E. Smitty and The Fezztones "The Growler" Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Minneapolis' own Cindy Lawson joins us on the show to talk about her early garage punk days with the Clams, the twin cities music scene both past and present, and her fantastic new EP "Don't Come Crying To Me"... Music Cindy Lawson "Don't Come Crying To Me" Cindy Lawson "Screamin' White Jezus" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and...

In a bit of a twist, we are joined by the host of "Chord Progression Podcast", Kevin Hellestad. The show turns into just a couple of music podcasters geeking out...fun time had by all... Music Survival Guide "Lady Neptune" Blame It On Whitman "confidence back" Glowbox "Joke's On You" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by S...

Alec Rodriguez is one of those guys that does it all. He fronts the metal band Lesser Glow, is a freelance recording engineer, and does live sound for artists like Sharon Van Etten. We call him a triple threat and that he is... Music Lesser Glow "The Great Filter" KInd "Power Grab" Theme music by The Charms "So Pretty" Produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico...

On this episode, Bay Area punkers Strate Jacket join us to talk about their early influences, how the band formed, their debut single "Bad Start" and more.. Music Strate Jacket "Bad Start" Theme music - The Charms "So Pretty" Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com #StrateJacket

Emily Whitehurst joins us on the show to talk about Survival Guide's new album "death dreams", as well as her cool rock history playing with Tsunami Bomb and The Action Design. Music Survival Guide "Lady Neptune" Survival Guide "Blood Perfume" The Action Design "Landmines" Theme music - The Charms "So Pretty" Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is...

Anna Reidister from the ultra-cool new Boston band The Croaks, joins us on the show to talk about the bands early roots, influences like Fairport Convention, and more... Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music) The Croaks "The Court Jester" The Croaks "Big Bug" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com #TheCroaks

Director Frank Meyer joins us to talk about his new film "Freestyle 101 Hip Hop History"... Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History  is a documentary feature that explores the music genre’s early days through the lens of freestyle rap. Directed by Frank Meyer ( Risen: The Story of Chron “Hell Razah” Smith ) and narrated by Chuck D of Public Enemy, the documentary film features legendary artists s...

Jay Allen joins us on the show to talk about Quest For Tuna, his relationship with Justine Covault, and his keen remembrance of the 80's Boston music scene. Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music) Quest For Tuna "She Can't Surf But She Sure Can Bowl" Justine And The UnClean "Sweet Denial" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com Support th...

Bryn Bennett co-founded Bang Camaro with Alejandro Necochea in 2005, and he joins us to trace the band's journey from a basement full of friends in Buffalo to touring and live television. A great conversation about roots, relocation, and how it all came together. Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song) Bang Camaro "We Know You Know" The Model Sons "Yeah" Produced...