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 Coffee And Weed (Live Acoustic)
• I Realize (Live Acoustic)
• Your Love Is A Circus (Live Acoustic)

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See Ahna LIVE

• Gramophone St.Louis, MO 2nd Friday of the month
• Global Brew Tap House Rock Hill Open Mic Every 1st Wednesday of the month

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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 wherever you get your digital music! Support them by buying a shirt or download music on Bandcamp!

See them LIVE:

2/15 Columbia, MO at King Theodore's Record Store w/ Lowest Life, Hockey Smile & Ghost Goddess

3/9 St.Louis, MO at Red Flag w/ Darkest Hour, Blistered Spirit & Unfleshing. Tickets here!

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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 at National Blues Museum in St.Louis, MO for the Album Release Party. Tickets here!

1/26-2/2 at Blues Cruise with Dylan Triplett

On this episode you'll hear:

• Still Got My Blues
• He's A Bluesman (Acoustic)
• Blues Cut Like Glass

Find more from Matt "Rattlesnake" Lesch wherever you get your digital music. MattRattleSnakeLesch.com Follow along on FB & IG for more info.

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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 episode you'll hear:

• Riverside Blues
• Tell Diane (Mike Jordan cover)
• Cryin (Live Acoustic)
• That Spirit of Christmas (Live Acoustic) (Ray Charles cover)

Find more from Gus Page wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with him on FB, IG, Tik Tok & YouTube.

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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

See them LIVE

Jan 10 at Hammerstone's

Feb 14 at Hammerstone's

Mar 14 at Hammerstone's

April 11 at Hammerstone's

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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 Album Release Party this Friday December 13th at Old Rock House in St.Louis, MO with special guest Al Holliday & The East Side Rhythm Band! Tickets at OldRockHouse.com

On this episode you'll hear:

• Stray Dog (Live Acoustic)
• Lifting Heavy Things
• Tokyo Hotel
• Slow Down Katie
• Magic 8 Ball (Live Acoustic)

Grab a copy on Vinyl or CD at any upcoming show or stream LIFTING HEAVY THINGS wherever you get digital music! NickGusmanAndTheCoyotes.com

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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 acoustic tune!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Wasted Days
• Send For Me
• In My Silence (Live Acoustic)

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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 TOO MANY MONSTERS wherever you get your digital music. CD copies at your favorite local record store in St.Louis, MO or merch table!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Pilot LIfe
• Gas Pump Famous

Find more at TheVondrukes.com & follow along on Facebook.