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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On this episode of the show, we are joined by Dana Colley, who along with his band Morphine, were one of the most compelling bands to come from the 90's alternative rock scene. Colley brought a sax sound to contemporary rock music like we hadn't heard before. In our interview, we talk about Dana's early days in Boston, the formation of Morphine, their fantastic run that ended tragically with the death of singer/bassist Mark Sandman, and how he has found new life in with Vapors Of Morphine, and much more...
Music on this episode:
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(Theme music)
The Ever Expanding Elastic Waste Band(Vapors Of Morphine "Lets Take A Trip Together"
Vapors Of Morphine "Sheila"
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Mel Lederman makes a return to the show to talk about growing up in Boston, his long run playing Bass with indie rock stars Victory At Sea, touring and recording with the great Thalia Zedek, and his new solo project. We even get to hear a new previously unreleased track. It's a fun conversation with our friend about music and more. Music on this episode Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(Theme music) Mel Lederman "The Saboteur Contact: twistedrico@gmail.com Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is brought to you by Light Street Media(Denver Colorado). Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico Keep The Rock N Roll Alive. #MelLederman #VictoryAtSea #BlowingSmokewithTwistedRico
On this week's show we are joined by Kelly Ogden of The Dollyrots, a band she and her husband Luis Cabezas started over 20 years ago that continues to release great music. We talk about how Kelly and Luis met as teenagers and have played together ever since while also raising two children that now accompany them on the road. It's not just a rock n roll story its also a love story.
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme music)
The Dollyrots "Hey Girl"
The Dollyrots "My Best Friends Hot"
This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio.
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On this week's show, we are joined by Chris Horne and Lynda Mandolyn from the Portland Maine garage rockers Tiger Bomb. We talk about how the band formed, their two fabulous albums(Uproar, Sugar Buzz), and their upcoming trip to Spain and more. We also talk a bit about Chris' former band The Brood, who will be re-forming for a reunion show with Melanie Vammen(The Pandoras) on keys. Its a groovy time.
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme song)
Tiger Bomb "Sugar Buzz"
Tiger Bomb "Astro Girl"
This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio.
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Keep The Rock N Roll Alive.
#TigerBomb #PortlandMaine #BlowingSmokewithTwistedRico
Producer/Engineer Paul Koderie joins us on the show to talk about some of the great projects he has worked on over the years. We talk about Paul's involvement with seminal bands like The Pixies, Lemonheads, Hole, Radiohead, Warren Zevon etc. We also get into Paul's early days at Yale University and The Sex Execs, a band that Paul played Bass in that made their mark on the Boston music scene in the 80's. Great conversation with one of the most influential studio guys in American music history.
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"
Sex Execs "Tami-itis
Bullet LaVolta "The Gift"
This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio.
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Keep The Rock N Roll Alive.
#PaulKolderie #FortApache #SexExecs
We are joined on this episode by Tim Catz, who has played in many great bands over the years including Seka, who won the WBCN Rock N Roll Rumble, and were subsequently sued by the porn star of the same name, and changed their name to Strip Mind. Tim has also been a long time member of Stoner Rockers Roadsaw, and most recently White Dynomite. We talk about all that, how Tim started a scene at O'Breins in Allston Rock City, wrote two books, and has been a fixture in the Boston music scene for over 30 years.
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(Theme song)
Roadsaw "Fancy Pants"
Antler "The Gentle Butcher"
This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio.
Contact: twistedrico@gmail.com
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is brought to you by Light Street Media(Denver Colorado).
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico
Keep The Rock N Roll Alive.
#Seka #Roadsaw #WhiteDynomite
On this episode, we are joined by Melanie Vammen, who played with some influential bands over the years including The Pandoras, The Muffs, and Leaving Trains. Most recently, she has been involved with all star band The Coolies, and has backed Josie Cotton. We have a great talk with Melanie about how she got her start at 17 when she joined the Pandoras and and later being part of their reunion shows, the original formation of The Muffs, Bill Bartell, and more...
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme music)
The Coolies "King Of Confusion"
The Muffs "Big Mouth"
Recorded on Zoom on March 13, 2023
This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio.
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico
Keep The Rock N Roll Alive.
Contact: twistedrico@gmail.com
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is brought to you by Light Street Media(Denver Colorado).
#ThePandoras #TheMuffs #MelanieVammen
We are joined on the show by well known music photographer and Boston based promoter JJ Gonson, who returns for a third time to talk about her Summer series at Boynton Yards(Somerville). JJ also previews us on her upcoming Spring shows and talks about her current photography exhibits as well as other fun music stuff including calling Billy Hough during the show and having me invite him on to a future podcast.. Never a dull moment...
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(Theme music)
The Charms "Life In Movies"
White Dynamite “Don’t Tell Me(That I Need A Doctor)”
Interview recorded by Herb Morsiglio at CCTV
This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio.
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico
Keep The Rock N Roll Alive.
#JJGonson #OnceSomerville #Photographer
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Lori Barbero, Drummer of Babes In Toyland, joins us on the show and talks about her high school years in New York, moving to Minneapolis, and the ups and downs of one of Minneapolis' coolest bands. We cover a lot of history including the band's re-formation and unfortunate break up, as well as the time Lori spent working as Courtney Love's assistant and more... One of our favorite interviews yet.. Enjoy!
Music
Milquetoast "Cigarette Burns"(theme music)
Babes In Toyland "Dust Cake Boy"
Babes In Toyland "Sweet 69"
Zoom Interview: March 8, 2023
This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio.
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico
Keep The Rock N Roll Alive.
#LoriBarbero #BabesInToyland #Minneapolis
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Lead Singer Elana Justin joins us to talk about her band Motive Black's new album "Auburn", the inspiration behind the writing and making of the record, signing with AFM, and the move that brought her from New York to Los Angeles. We also talk about some of Elana's musical influences, making videos, and more...
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"
Motive Black "Broken"
Motive Black "Lift Me Up"
Zoom Interview: March 5, 2023
This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio.
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico
Keep The Rock N Roll Alive.
#MotiveBlack #ElanaJustin #Auburn
Contact: twistedrico@gmail.com
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is brought to you by Light Street Media(Denver Colorado).
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