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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PREVIOUSLY ONLY AVAIL ON PATREON - This episode was recorded in the Fall of 2021 ands was previously only available on Patreon.
This is a special bonus episode of the podcast featuring Musician/Photographer/Spoken Word Star Duncan Wilder Johnson. We recorded three episodes together in which we call "We're Coming For Your Band". In part three of our series, we talk about some of favorite bands that we loved while growing up in Worcester County in Massachusetts, where we are both from.... Here are some of the bands and other related topics we talk about - Zip's Penthouse, Pretty Poison, The Espresso Bar, The Lucky Dog Music Hall, The Palladium, Overcast, David Minehan, WCUW, WAAF, The WAG, Ed McNamara, Killswitch Engage, Garrison, Crazy Jack & The Automatics, The Lynch Mob, Blue Moon Band, August... and yes me did miss some...who knows maybe there will be a part two?
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Additional music and editing by Duncan Wilder Johnson
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA
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On the first episode of 2022, we are joined by Jen D'Angora, who has played in several cool bands over the last twenty years including The Downbeat 5, The Dents, Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents and most recently Boston supergroup The Shang Hi Lo's. Jen also recently joined up with the legendary Genya Raven for a duet. An all around fun interview... Music The Charms "So Pretty" (theme song) The Dents "Mistreatment" The Shang Hi Lo's "Sway Little Player This episode was recorded and edited by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA. on January 8, 2022 (Interview portion done on Zoom) The episode was sponsored by Baby Loves Tacos, Pittsburgh PA
On this episode we are joined by Cam Ackland, who played an instrumental role in the early Boston garage punk scene as the singer of The Prime Movers. We also talk about several of Cam's other projects including the VooDoo Dolls, Port Charles Quintet, and his current band The Black Souls. A garage rock treat for the ages indeed.... Music The Charms "So Pretty" (theme song) The Prime Movers "Where Its At" Recorded and mixed by Mike Nash at Voice Motel on December 13, 2021 support the podcast www.patreon.com/twistedrico This episode was sponsored by Notch Brewing
Matt Kelly has been behind the kit for the Dropkick Murphys for the past 25 years — and the man never misses a show. We dig into his musical upbringing in Central Mass, the road that brought him to one of the hardest working bands in the business, ten studio albums, and countless tours around the world. A fun talk with a genuinely great guy.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
The Dropkick Murphys "Good As Gold"
The Dropkick Murphys "Blood"
Recorded and mixed by Mike Nash at Voice Motel on December 11, 2021
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This episode was sponsored by Notch Brewing
Darryl Shepard joined us in the studio to talk about the latest KIND album "Mental Nudge". We also took a look back at his long career as one of the staples in Boston's heavy music scene. From Head Cleaner to Roadsaw to Test Meat and all in between, we were able to cover much of Darryl's career. He also did the Hosts' job and answered some listener emails for us which he handled marvelously! The man definitely earned his Notch Beer!
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Kind "Helms" from Mental Nudge
Kind "Faster Number Two" from Mental Nudge
Recorded and mixed by Mike Nash at Voice Motel on December 4, 2021
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This episode was sponsored by Notch Brewing
Kenny Chambers has been writing great songs, making records, and touring for a long time. On this episode, we talk about his long career as a member of The Moving Targets, his significant time and contributions to Bullet LaVolta and his may other projects.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
Moving Targets "Apart" from "Humbucker" 2020
Moving Targets "Fear Of God" from "Wires" 2020
Interview recorded on zoom with additional engineering and editing by Mike Nash at Voice Motel on November 27, 2021
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This episode was sponsored by Notch Brewing
Queen is our favorite band and on this episode we rate the band's 15 studio albums bottom to top. If you are a Queen fan you are in the right place. We obviously love all their albums and knew this was a difficult task but this is what we came up with...Listen and enjoy!
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Engineering and edited by Mike Nash at Voice Motel on November 27, 2021
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#Queen
This episode was sponsored by Notch Brewing
On this episode we are joined by long time music journalist and author, Brett Milano. Brett has written for numerous publications, authored several books, and even worked at some record labels including the legendary Rhino Records. Mostly he is a big fan of music!
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
The Nervous Eaters "Loretta"
The Atlantics "Lonely Hearts"
Interview recorded on zoom
Additional engineering and editing by Mike Nash at Voice Motel on November 20, 2021
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This episode was sponsored by Notch Brewing
Jim Weeks and Mike Kelly of the Jim Weeks band perform two songs live in the studio and talk about the road that brought the band together which led to them making a great record with Producer David Minehan at Woolly Mammoth Studios. If you are from Central Massachusetts, you will especially enjoy this episode of the three of us talking about every stinking town in Worcester County.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Jim Weeks & Mike Kelly "Every Good Movie" Live at Voice Motel
Jim Weeks & Mike Kelly "Everything" Live at Voice Motel
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on November 13, 2021
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Mike Skill(Bassist/Guitarist) of the legendary Detroit New Wave band The Romantics joins the show to talk about his new solo record and growing up in the "Motor City" a town that has produced some of the biggest bands in the world and of course Motown! Plus two brand new songs from Mike, including his collaboration with MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer!
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Mike Skill "My Bad Pretty"
Mike Skill "67 Riot"(featuring Wayne Kramer)
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on November 5, 2021
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