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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...

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 Astro...

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!)...

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 LIV...

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 ou...

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 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 y...

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...

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.c...

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...

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) Pau...

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...

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 yo...

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) Li...

Today's episode I caught up with Saint Chuck to get to know them a little better. They are about to relelase a brand new ACTING LIKE ADULTS EP this week! We deep dive into the EP, stories behind the songs, play one live acoustic, and all the details for the Release Party!  On this episode you'll hear: Ohio (live) Love Hate Letter See them LIVE: April 4th at Blueberry Hill Duck Room ACTING LIKE ADU...

Hello everyone! It's been a while! I'm excited to be back with a brand new episode for you. Back at the end of November I caught up with Greg Heaney to meet for the first time. We recorded episodes of each other's shows. Be sure to check out my appearance on his podcast Greg Heaney Music Podcast wherever you get your podcasting.  Today's episode I had a  great time getting to know a little more ab...

Ahna returns! The other day I took a trip to Illinois to sit with my friend Ahna and talk all about brand new music. Ahna is gearing up to release a brand new single on Friday 2/14, pre-save here, but you get an advanced sneak peek along 2 other new songs. Ahna shares some stories behind these songs, sobriety, clowns, circus performers & much more.  On this episode you'll hear: You And Me, Like Co...

The other day I stopped by Willem Dafrend's rehearsal space to sit down with the guy and talk all about thier brand new album OLD GHOSTS/NEW GARMENTS. We deep dive into some of these tracks and the stories behind the songs. We also talk about their upcoming shows & whats next for 2025! On this episode you'll hear: Where Are My Keys Angry Sticks Green Goblin OLD GHOSTS/NEW GARMENTS now available wh...

Bluesman Matt "Rattlesnake Lesch returns to the show to talk all about his brand new album BLUES CUT LIKE GLASS. We deep dive into some stories behind these songs, stories about our friends Big George Brock & Gus Thorton, recording at Blue Lotus in St. Louis and his upcoming Album Release Party. Matt brought his guitar and performed one of the tracks live acoustic for the show! See him LIVE 1/18 a...

During the holiday break between Christmas & New Year I caught up with my buddy Gus Page. You may remember Gus from his past appearances on the show with Hobo Empire and most recently Russo & Co. Gus recently left Russo & Co and we talk about some of his recent life transitions and what he's been up to. We talk about a new record coming soon and give you a sneak peek at his next single!  On this e...

A bit ago I caught up with The Lucky Old Sons to discuss their brand new album WTF IN THE STL, some of the group's history, stories behind these songs, recording with Paul Niehaus at Blue Lotus and much more.  On this episode you'll hear: WTF in the STL Still Number One  Find the full album wherever you get your digital music! Grab a copy on CD and a shirt at any upcoming shows or LuckyOldSons.com...

A bit ago I caught up with some great friends of mine, Nick Gusman & The Coyotes, to discuss their brand new album LIFTING HEAVY THINGS. We had a lot of laughs, shotgunned a few beers and took a deep dive into the album. We highlight a few of our favorite songs along the way, play a couple live acoustic and share some stories behind this album.   Join us in celebrating the brand new record at the...

The other night I sat down with the guys of 4th And Long to talk about their brand new album LONG NIGHTS AND FIREWORKS: 20 Years Better. They recently reunited after 20 years to go back into the studio and rerecord their album and give it the proper treatment these songs deserve. We talk about some of the group's history, working with the great Rich Criebaum to make this possible and play a live a...

The Vondrukes return!! I'm very excited to welcome back Bob, Jeff & Jason of The Vondrukes to the show to talk all about their brand new album TOO MANY MONSTERS. We get into some of the stories that make up this album, recording it all at Jeff's home and their big party coming up! Catch The Vondrukes LIVE 11/15 at Off Broadway Album Release Party with special guests Seashine & Aquitaine Listen to...

Amanda Fish returns!! Amanda just released a brand new album KINGDOM. I was fortunate enough to sit with her at Blue Lotus in St. Louis, MO to talk all about it. We get into some of the storeis behind these songs, recording with Paul Niehaus IV at Blue Lotus & upcoming tour. Amanda (along with some help from Paul Niehaus) perform a live acoustic version of her new song "Mockingbird" from the new a...