Stay ConnectedBlowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, hosted by music industry veteran Steev Riccardo, brings you weekly conversations with the people who make the music world go round — musicians, songwriters, producers, label execs, roadies, publicists, and more. Each episode also serves up fresh new music picks, honest song reviews, and no-shortage-of-stories rock ‘n’ roll road tales
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Boston hardcore legends Bryan and Rick Jones of Jerry's Kids join us on the show to talk about the legendary "This Is Boston Not LA" album. We also have a great talk about Braintree Ma. hometown not only of all the members of Jerry's Kids, but also Chris Doherty and the original Gang Green . Lots of cool stories about the origins of the early Boston hardcore scene etc..
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"
Jerry's Kids "Pressure"
Jerry's Kids "Uncontrollable"
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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is brought to you by Light Street Media. This show was supported by Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), Baby Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), and Spectacle Eyeware(Boston, MA)
Alice Austin started her musical journey in the late 90's as guitarist of the popular Burlington, Vermont band Zola Turn. She then went on to do some time with The Lavas in Boston, moved to LA, and has been consistently releasing music as a solo artist including the superb 2022 album "Goodnight Euphoria". Her newest release "Feel Too Much" hits the streets this Summer. She is also the singer of the popular Black Sabbath touring tribute group, Black Sabbitch!
Music featured on this episode:
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme music)
Alice Austin "No Such Thing"
Alice Austin "Goodnight Euphoria"
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Kira Roessler joins us on the show to talk about her interesting upbringing, playing Bass with Black Flag and dos, winning two Emmy Awards, and her hauntingly beautiful self-titled solo record.
Music
Milquetoast &Co "Cigarette Burns"
Black Flag "My War" Live
Kira Roessler "The Ghosts"
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On this episode of the show, we are joined by Bethany Leavey and JC Supastar from the band Thrust Club. We talk about about a host of topics including the band's formation and history, their meaningful 2020 song "Why Does Your Congressperson Want Me Dead", GRCB, and a busy upcoming Summer of shows. Enjoy!
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme song)
Thrust Club "Why Does Your Congressperson Want Me Dead"
Thrust Club "But What If Its Spiders"
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Gregg Turner joins us on the show to talk about his interesting life, which includes being an original member of LA's notorious punk band, Angry Samoans, several years as a writer for Creem Magazine, a PHD in mathematics, and several really good solo records. There is also that one unforgettable year he spent in Worcester Ma. We have a great talk and cover all this and more.
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme music)
Gregg Turner Group "What Can I Do To Make You Love Me"
Gregg Turner Group "Medication"
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Bootleg Dan joins us on the show to talk about his involvement with Red On Red Records, booking bands, and his live bootleg collection. Dan spiced the show up by bringing along a bunch of his early live recordings from shows by Montrose, Thin Lizzy, ACDC etc which made for great conversation. It's a fun talk about his new booking operation and a look at the past and the many of the great shows he attended mostly in the rocking 70's.
*Disclaimer - The host talks about a Montrose show in the intro and says the show was in 1993 which was in error.. that show actually happened in 1973.
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"
The Neighborhoods "Spymaster"(La Peste cover)
Angry Samoans "I Lost My Mind"
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On this episode, we have a great conversation with Chloe Orwell and Brad Elvis about their outstanding Chicago based band, The Handcuffs, who just released their fourth album, "Burn The Rails", which is packed with great songs. Chloe and Brad take us through their entire music history, including how they met, the first band they put together, The Big Hello, Brad's epic band The Elvis Brothers and of course we talk about about The Romantics, who Brad has played drums in for the last 15 plus years. It's a fun ride with our friends from the Windy City!
Music on this episode:
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"
The Handcuffs "The Ballad of Fritz and Zoom"
The Handcuffs "I Cry For You"
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#TheHandcuffs #The BigHello #Chicago
On this episode, we are joined by Boston drummer Chris Anzalone, who has played with everyone from Roomful Of Blues to Juliana Hatfield and a ton of bands in between. Whether it be Rock, Blues, or Jazz, Chris is your guy. He also runs one of the Boston area's coolest new record stores, Stereo Jacks, located in the Ball Square section of Somerville. We had a great talk about all this and more...
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme song)
Peppermint Kicks "Stooge"
Juliana Hatfield "Truth Hits Everybody"
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#ChrisAnzalone #JulianaHatfield #RoomfulOfBlues
On this episode we have guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/song writer/arranger Kellindo Parker, who started his career supporting his famous Uncle, Maceo Parker(James Brown etc.) and since has been a staple in Janelle Monáe's band. He has shared the stage with everyone from Prince to Amy Winehouse, while also cultivating his own solo career. We have a great conversation with Kellindo about his many incredible musical experiences including jamming with Prince and his blossoming solo career, his great bond with Janelle Monáe, and much more...
Music on this episode:
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(Theme music)
Kellindo Parker "Sugar"
Kellindo Parker "Long Gone"
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#KellindoParker #JanelleMonae #MaceoParker
On this episode, we talk record stores, vinyl, collecting, etc. with Joseph Demers from Joe's Album's(Worcester/Northampton MA), and if that is not enough Jobe Freeman performs live in the CCTV studios for us. We also play a brand new song from Portland Maine's Crystal Canyon! It's an action packed hour of music and fun!
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme music)
Jobe Freeman "I've Got A Shelter" Live in the CCTV studio
Crystal Canyon "Judy Moody"
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#DanaColley #Morphine #VaporsOf Morphine
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