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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Originally a Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico podcast YouTube zoom exclusive interview, here is the full episode of our show with Spencer James of the North Carolina based band Special Messages, who talks about the song "Donora" and the Donora Smog Museum located in Donora PA. An incident that happened in 1948 that changed the Pennsylvania town forever and fantastic the lo-fi song that has caught our attention....
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Special Messages "Donora"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on November 5, 2021
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Bob Nalbandian is one of the original behind the scene dudes of the 1980's Los Angeles Metal Scene. His documentaries are a great starting point if you want to find out the real history of the LA metal scene, since Bob was writing about the scene when it all began. Starting with 2014's "The Pioneers of LA Hard Rock and Heavy Metal", Bob's documentaries have always included interviews with the people that helped the scene get started. Whether it be Lars Ulrich, Steven Pearcy, Joey Vera, or Don Dokken, Bob covers all the bases. If you are a fan of the LA metal scene or just a fan of heavy metal in general, you need to hear this podcast...
Music
The Charms "So Pretty: (theme song)
The Preston Wayne Four "The Hearse"
The Preston Wayne Four "OUI"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 30, 2021
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This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing.
Welcome to another episode of the "Ellie Vee and Nicole A. New Music Review"! Nicole and Steev talk about a wide variety of new songs by Adele, Iron Maiden, Idles, Ministry, Teezo Touchdown, Zack Fox, etc. Nicole also tells us about her experience of running the Chicago marathon and her love for the band WEEN. We missed having Ellie with us on this show but we somehow survived and covered a variety of new releases for your enjoyment....
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Lee Harrington & Lynda Mandolyn "Sweet Child"
Special Messages "Donora"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 23, 2021
Please support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing.
This show is dedicated to the memory of David Volckhausen.
Boston 80's rockers Shake The Faith(Casey Lindstrom, Todd Erickson, Jesse Mayer) do a zoom interview with us and talk about how the band got together and spent several years as one of the cities top live rock bands. We also talk about how two of the band members have battled Cancer along, with their upcoming reunion gig. In our new music trends segment, we get into Algorithms and their role on Spotify and other steaming services.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Shake The Faith "Already Gone"
Shake The Faith "Wild World"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 16, 2021
Please support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing.
Muck And The Mires joined us in the studio on this episode and we had a blast talking about their fantastic twenty year career as a band. They shared their experiences about working with Kim Fowley, Producer Jim Diamond, sharing a trailer at The Underground Garage festival with Pete Best, and how Pedro Muck (Peter Sjostedt) joined the band. And of course since Pedro was in the room, we revisited his legendary rock trio The Ape Hangers and the Empire Records soundtrack, and how he ended up remaking the classic "I'm Your Man" with Muck....
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Muck And The Mires "This Time I Know I'm Right"
Muck And The Mires "I'm Your Man"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 16, 2021
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This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing.
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". This the second one, a critical review of one of our all time favorite bands - Dag Nasty!
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Additional music by Duncan Wilder Johnson
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA
Please support the Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico podcast at patreon.com/twistedrico
Fun time with two original members of the legendary Boston hardcore band Slapshot, as we are joined by drummer Mark McKay and guitarist Steven Risteen, along with the bands longtime roadie Rev. Hank Peirce. We talk about the band's beginnings and anniversary weekend planned for November including "SlapNot" an afternoon of karaoke and special guests on Sunday November 21 at The Middle East in Cambridge MA...
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Slapshot "Back On the Map"
Slapshot "Chip On My Shoulder"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on October 2, 2021
This episode is sponsored by Notch Brewing.
Please support the podcast: patron.com/twistedrico
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". This the first, a critical review of one of our all time favorite bands - Black Sabbath!
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Additional music by Duncan Wilder Johnson
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA
Please support the Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico podcast at patreon.com/twistedrico
Rob Potylo aka Robbie Roadsteamer joined us in the studio for a fun and lively session as we covered a myriad of topics. As a producer of the recently released documentary about former WWE Wrestling star Joanie Laurer, known to most as "Chyna", Rob shared a lot of stories about his relationship with his former roommate and departed star. We also spoke about Rob's successful Boston based reality show, Quiet Desperation, and his move to Los Angeles, and his ongoing comedy career, including an appearance on the Gong show.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty" (theme song)
Jim Weeks Band "Every Good Movie"
The Lyres "Help You Ann"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on September 13, 2021
please support the podcast patreon.com/twistedrico
This episode is supported by Notch Beer.
Jon Butcher has paid his Rock N Roll dues and shared his plight from Philly to Alaska to Boston and LA with us on this episode. We talk about Jon's early days in New England club favs Johanna Wild, all the way though his long career which included three major label deals, and multiple years of touring as both a headliner and with bands like the J. Geils Band, Def Leppard, and Rush. And yes we even talk about The Barefoot Servants!
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Jon Butcher "Devil's Train"
Jon Butcher "360 degrees"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on September 18, 2021
please support the podcast patreon.com/twistedrico
This episode is supported by Notch Beer.
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