Episode 1114 - Surtsey (Indie/Americana)
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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!
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Episode 1113 - A Brighter Side (Reggae Rock)
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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...
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Episode 1112 - Justin Rose (Singer Songwriter/Grassy Americana)
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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...
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Episode 1111 - The Last Stanza (Pop Punk)
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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...
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Episode 1110 - Dave Henson (Country/Singer Songwriter)
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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...
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Episode 1109 - Mike Landau & Joe Hess with Free 4 All Music Showcase (Festival)
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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! for full listing, locations & schedule! Free event & all ages.
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Episode 1108 - Scotty And The Future (Rock n Roll)
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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 &
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Episode 1107 - Tom Blood Jr (Singer Songwriter/Indie Rock)
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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 & See Tom LIVE 7/25 Jesus Christ Supercar EP Release Show at Old Rock House 9/13 Tom Blood Jr Album...
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Episode 1106 - Paul Niehaus IV (Singer Songwriter/Americana)
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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...
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Episode 1105 - Tom Morrow (Singer Songwriter)
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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...
info_outlineThe 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.
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