Rock Paper Podcast Shane Presley

The other night I took a trip across the river to Collinsville, IL to meet up with rockers Mark & Erik of Path To Midian and Phil, Michael & Eddie of Red Tape Riot. They have a big ol show coming up on Saturday night in Collinsville at the historic Miner's Theatre. We talk a bit about each groups history and some of what is going into the show. The show is particularly special for Path To Midian as it is their live stage debut! 

We also talk about Path To Midian's 2023 MARTYR EP and recording with the late great Matthew Amelung. They also talk about recording their new music video for "The Reaper" at Miner's Theatre! Red Tape Riot also has some brand new music and a great video for "The Rift" that was shot by our friend JT Ibanez. Be sure to check them out wherever you get your digital music and watch the videos on YouTube! 
On this episode you'll hear:
Path To Midian "The Reaper" Red Tape Riot "The Rift" Path To Midian "This Day" Red Tape Riot "Not The Enemy" Follow along on FB & IG for more info!
See them LIVE
June 15th Saturday Night in Collinsville, IL at Miner's Theatre, Path To Midian with special guests Red Tape Riot! TICKETS HERE!

Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 6/13 Singo Bingo: Drinking Songs (7-10p) 6/14 Fireside Duo (7-10p) 6/15 Buddy Entwistle 6/16 Robbie Burt (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 6/14 Michael Scott (7-10p) 6/15 Jeff Walchshauser & Steve (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

Today's episode I meet up with St.Louis singer songwriter Michael Blakey! I caught up with Michael at his home and we get into some of his stories of traveling the world. We also talk about his brand new album NEW PERSPECTIVE and some of thes stories behind these songs. He also performs 2 of them live acoustic today for the show! 

Be sure to join Michael for the Album Release Party happening on May 31st in St.Louis, MO at Blueberry Hill Duck Room with special guests West End Junction. tickets!
On this episode you'll hear:
Souls On Patrol New Perspective (Live) Bandits Of Time  How Long (Live) Find more from Michael Blakey on your favorite streaming platform. Pick up a copy of NEW PERSPECTIVE on vinyl, CD or cassette! Follow along with Michael on FB & IG.
Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 5/31 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 6/1 Wayback Weekend Band (7-10p) 6/2 Howard Levinson (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 5/31 Fireside Duo (7-10p) 6/1 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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 donotions accepted at the door. Follow along on the socials The Garage At The Intersection on FB & IG for more info.

Join us on for the Atomic Junkshot PEACEDALE Album Release Party on May 31st at Old Rock House in St. Louis, MO with special guests Neil C Luke and Jake Neuman & The Jay Birds. Tickets at OldRockHouse.com

On this episode you'll hear:
Dirt roads  Gene The Auctioneer (Live Acoustic) Pretty Girls And Pins  Kankakee (Live Acoustic) Find more from Atomic Junkshot on your favorite streaming platform. Follow along on FB, IG & Tik Tok. AtomicJunkshot.com for tour dates.
Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO. Flint Hill, MO & Hannibal, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 5/10 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 5/11 Michael Marciano (7-10p) 5/12 Fireside Duo (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 5/11 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p)  FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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 Sun Wake Up Legacies  Black & White (Live Acoustic) Find more from Facing Infamy on your favorite streaming platform! Follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube!
See them LIVE
5/4 at Pop's in Sauget, IL for Road To Pointfest
5/18 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, MO for Pointfest 
6/15 at Park Hills Underground in Park Hills, MO
Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 5/3 James Bertels (7-10p) 5/4 Steve Kyle (7-10p) 5/5 Howard Levinson (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 5/3 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 5/4 Josh Littig (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com

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 & subscribe on YouTube!
See them LIVE:
May 17 Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis, MO 6p
May 17 Album Listening Party at Tick Tock Tavern 7p
May 24 Album Release Party at Off Broadway with special guests Car Microwave & Langen Elise. TICKETS
May 26 MiniBar in Kansas City, MO with Joshua James & Timbers
Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 4/25 Singo Bingo Your Dad's Favorites 4/26 Jeff Walchshauser (7-10p) 4/27 Andy Tucker (7-10p)  FLI-HI Music: 4/26 Michael Scott (7-10p) 4/27 Michael Marciano (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com
 
 

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 Acoustic) See Magnificent Mullets LIVE
4/20 in St.Clair, MO at Lit N Lost Cannabash at Lost Hill Lake with We Practiced Santeria (Sublime Tribute) and Josh Baloo

You can also catch Cody Perkins live at Strings on Kings in Eureka Springs, AR May 23-26
Follow along with Magnificent Mullets on your FB & IG. Subscribe on YouTube! More music on your favorite streaming platform!
Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO and Flint Hill, MO for their continued support! Stop in for some delicious food or grab a couple of canned beers to take home. Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats! Live music every weekend FBC Wentzville 4/20 Buddy Entwistle (7-10p) 4/21 Robbie Burt (1-4p)  FLI-HI Music: 4/20 Fireside Duo (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com