This week I stopped by Atomic Junkshot's band practice and caught up with Aaron & Mark to talk about their brand new album PEACEDALE, Release Party, stories behind these songs and much more. Aaron also grabbed a guitar and perfomed a couple live acoustic for the show!  We also talk about an upcoming concert series Aaron is developing at The Garage at The Intersection. You can join him on May 18th for the 1st show featuring singer songwriter Alex Huck. This will be a sober event and...

This week I stopped by band practice to visit with Facing Infamy! I've been seeing these guys play for several years so it was nice to sit and get to know them all a little better on today's episode. We get right into the big show for the Road To Pointfest Grand Finals, then that leads right into POINTFEST! Along with some big shows the guys just reelased some brand new music so we talk about that and when we might hear some more new songs.  On this episde you'll hear: Far Side of the...

I stopped in to visit my friends Boxcar at band practice as they gear up to release their brand new album OPEN EYES. We get into a little of the band's history and give a sneak peek at the new album. We share some stories behind these songs and perform one live! OPEN EYES due out on May 10th!  On this episode you'll hear:  Open Eyes How Long (Live) Wild Heart  Find more from Boxcar on your favorite streaming platform. Be sure to follow along with them on Facebook, Instagram &...

Cody Perkins of Magnificent Mullets of Lonedell joins me on today's show! I had a lot of fun catching up with Cody talking about growing up country and finding ways to entertain ourselves in small towns. We also get into some of his music, share some stories behind these songs, play a couple live acoustic and debut a brand new one! On this episode you'll hear: Mermac River Mudwalk Backwoods Get Stoned (WORLD PREMIERE) Farmer on A Soapbox (Live Acoustic) Daddy's Homegrown Tree (Live...

A little while ago I caught up with singer songwriter Hollie Schultz at her home. I was surprised to find out that Emma Nobbe was also there as they rehearsed for a gig. I had a great time getting to know these two talented performers. We get into some of their individual stories of getting here today. We also talk about losing loved ones. Hollie plays a couple live acoustic tunes and we get into the stories behind these songs. Emma talked a bit about her latest LETTERS FROM EARTH EP and when...

Hubb & The Heavy Heats return! I caught up with singer songwriter Caleb Hubbartt aka Hubb of Hubb & The Heavy Hearts to talk about their brand new EP and upcoming release party! We get into some stories behind a few of the songs, recording the album and even play a couple live acoustic. We also talk about some dreams, movies, The Beatles and much more.  Don't miss the Release Party happening Friday March 29th at Red Fish Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO with special guest Sinead Angele....

ClusterPluck returns! I had so much fun meeting up with my buddies in ClusterPluck the other day to talk all things HOMETOWN, their brand new album! We deep dive into some of the stories behind the songs on this album, recording at Phat Buddha with Zagk Gibbons and the decision to press this album to vinyl! We also get into some wrestling talk and a whole lot more. Be sure to grab your copy of HOMETOWN at their Album Release Party in St.Louis, MO on Saturday March 23rd at Old Rock House...

The other night I took a trip to Festus, MO to meet up with rockers Janatrix to talk about thier debut NO SMOKING IN BED EP. We get into how the group formed, stories behind these songs and influences. We also talk about first concert memories, Sugar Ray and much more!  Follow along with Janatrix on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok! Keep an eye out for more show announcements coming soon! On this episode you'll hear: Sunflower Girl Bad Dawg Deth Stiks & Road Soadies Mistress   ...

Welcome to the show Barnum Jack! I caught up with these bluegrass pickers the other night to talk about their debut album, recording at Sawhorse Studios with great & powerful Jason McEntire and some stories behind these songs. We talk about how the group formed at Pop's Blue Moon on a bluegrass jam night and some of their journey to get here today.  On this episode you'll hear: Gone Gone Gone I Seem To Forget To Remember You're Gone Old Home Place Barnum Jack's debut album due out...

A bit ago I caught up with St.Louis rockers Feeling This: Tribute to Blink-182 to talk all about our love for the band, how they formed this project and some of our favorite moments & albums from Blink-182. We also play 2 songs live acoustic for the show! On this episode you'll hear: Rock Show (Acoustic) What's My Age Again (Acoustic) Find more from Feeling This by follow along on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok. Subscribe on YouTube! See them LIVE 3/16 in Belleville, IL for...

Andy Sydow returns! I always enjoy getting to catch up with my buddy Andy Sydow. He joins me on Zoom to discuss his latest project MEASURE 1 and his album release party coming up. He talks about this album being his 1st to be pressed to vinyl and how you can get yourself a copy. We also get into a little about his recent move from Denver to Nashville.  When Andy isn't writing and recording music, he also hosts a podcast called Middle Class Rock Star so we talk a bit about a recent episode he...

On January 5th, 2024 my buddy Jeff Nichols suffered a heart attack that nearly took his life. Luckily his wife Jenn was able to help save his lfe and he is still with us! They join me on today's episode to share their story. WARNING there is some heavy subject matter. I think this is a powerful story and hopefully it'll help save someone else's life. Please consider getting CPR certified!   Jeff & Jenn are both self employed and still out of work while recovering. If you'd like to...

Meet RumLuck! I had a lot of fun getting to know a little more about punk rockers Rumluck. We talk about some of their history together, upcpoming shows, their debut EP and recording at Encapsulated Studios in St.Louis, MO with the great & powerful Gabe Usery.  On this episode you'll hear: Ghost town  Edify  "Ghost Town" due on all streaming platforms on Feb 2nd! Follow along with RumLuck on Facebook & Instagram. See them LIVE: Feb 2 The Nunnery in Belleville, IL with Modern...

Singer songwriter Jenny Teator returns!! I caught up with Jenny via Zoom the other day. I had a lot of fun catching up with her talking about her new music, upcoming album and learning all about rhinestone rock. We also talk about her upcoming stop in St.Louis, MO at City Winery!  Full video on YouTube! On this episode you'll hear: Whiskey With Me  Screaming Eagles  Find more from Jenny on your favorite streaming platform or jennyteator.com. Be sure to follow along with her on...

Riley Holtz & The Lost Cause return! We sit and talk all about their debut album ILLEGAL BEFORE NOON due out this week. We talk about their Album Release Party, stories behind some of these songs, the "Home" music video and play a couple live acoustic.  On this episode you'll hear: Home (Live Acoustic) Bad Bitch 430 (Live Acoustic) Find more from Riley Holtz & The Last Cause wherever you get your digital music. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram! Subscribe to the YouTube...

The other night I caught up with singer songwriter Andrew Weber at his home to talk about some of the stuff he's been working on. We talk about his start in music after transitioning from sports. We talk about his podcast The Battle With Andrew Weber and much more. We also play a few songs live acoustic! On this episode you'll hear: The Battle  Righteous Way To Go Neanderthal  In The Name Find more from Andrew Weber on your favorite streaming platform. Visit AndrewWeberMusic.com...

This week I caught up with my buds and frequent guests of the show Brandon Barbier & Ryan Mills of Outrun The Fall. We start the episode covering some of our favorite Christmas traditions, movies and of course snacks! We  b gtalk about Outrun The Fall and a big show coming up with Trapt! We also close out the show by sharing a few of Brandon & Ryan's latest air fryer tips and snack hacks.  On this episode you'll hear the latest single from Outrun The Fall, "The Rattler", which is...

The other night I caught up with Country music singer songwriter Ethan Carl! I've been following his journey for a bit but this was our first time getting to properly meet. It all seemed like perfect timing as he's gearing up to release his debut album MOVIN' TOO FAST. We talk about some of his story of growing up, wrestling in college and then discovering music. We get into some of the stories behind a few of these songs, play a couple live acoustic and give you a sneak peek at a brand new...

After Wednesday returns!! It's been a long time but it felt good to catch up with my friends After Wednesday. We deep dive into their brand new album SOLITARY REFINEMENT. We talk about some of the stories behind the songs, recording, and their upcoming Album Release Party! We also have a special announcement that After Wednesday is now a 4 piece.  On this episode you'll hear: Worst Of Luck Lonely Eyes Barely Awake Find more from After Wednesday on your favorite streaming platform....

Samantha Clemons returns!! A bit ago I caught up with my incredibly talented friend Samantha Clemons at her St.Louis home. We had a great time catching up covering all sorts of topics including some brand new music, recording with her band, cooking, Thanksgiving & much more. We also play two live acoustic songs! On this episode you'll hear: Colored (Live Acoustic) Might Be The Only Way (Live Acoustic) Find more from Samantha Clemons on your favorite streaming platform!...

Singer Songwriter Hunter Peebles returns to the show with his brand new band, The Moonlighters! They have quickly become one of the must see acts in town. I'm thrilled to get a moment to sit down with some friends and talk all about what this group is up to. We start with the big sold out show at Joe's Cafe, recording thier debut EP and upcoming shows including some tour dates. We talk a little bit about what they have been listening to recently. We also had to cover some Thanksgiving...

Wes Hoffman returns!! I dropped by Encapsulated Studios in Maplewood, MO to meet up with my bud Wes Hoffman of Wes Hoffman & Friends to talk about some brand new music, a big show, vinyl, tour and so much more. We even busted out a live acoustic tune! On this episode you'll hear: A Minute To Breathe  Paper Hearts (Live Acoustic) Thunder (Exclusive World Premiere!) See Wes Hoffman & Friends LIVE: November 18th at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with special guests Uncanny Valley, The...

Thom Donovan joins me via Zoom to talk about his journey in music from growing up in St.Charles, MO and playing gigs with his band Lapush, touring for years with Will Hoge to writing his first novel! Thom will be signing copies of The Twin Affair at Main Street Books in St.Charles, MO from 1-3 Saturday November 18th. If you can't make it, you can find a copy at ThomDonovan.com or check your local independent bookstore. On this episode you'll hear: Over The Sky  Find more Thom Donovan...

Back at the end of October I took a drive to Columbia, MO to hang with Mary And The Giant as they were rehearsing for the big album release party. I had a real good time talking to them about recently reuniting, recording new music and releasing their 1st new record in a deccade! Hear some stories of the early days & some stories behind a few songs on this album SADNESS, FOR A MOMENT.  On this episode you'll hear: 1836 Teton Drive Weight Of The Moon Get more Mary And The Giant on...