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 podcast, we are joined by long time Government Issue guitarist/music fan/record collector Tom Lyle. We talk about GI's influence on the early DC punk scene, how they were one of the most active bands in the eighties, how their legacy lives on today, departed singer John Stabb, and more...
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(intro music)
Government Issue "Public Stage"
Government Issue "Where You Live" Live
Recorded by Nick Z, at New Alliance East, Somerville MA on January 13, 2021
Support the show at patreon.com/twistedrico
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by ex Descendents/Dag Nasty bassist/songwriter and one of the most energetic punk rock guys around Doug Carrion, who now resides in Field Day with ex Dag Nasty vocalist Peter Cortner. Doug and I take you down memory lane and talk about his early days with the Descendents and the incredible "Enjoy" album, how he ended up becoming pals with Brian Baker which led to the Dag Nasty "Wig Out/Field Day" era, the Giant Records years, and the long journey that took him to where he is now in Field Day. We also talk about Hermosa Beach, DC, and what lies ahead. Its an action packed hour of fun...
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
Field Day "Waiting for a Miracle"
Recorded on January 6, 2021 at New Alliance East by Nick Z.
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by one half of the iconic alternative pop duo Jackopierce, as Jack O'Neill calls in from New York City and shares some great stories from the band's long and magical run. Our host was in the right place at the right time in 1993 when the band signed with A&M Records and was able to join them on the road to experience the excitement of a Jackopierce show, many shows in fact. Its a fun time with our good friend Jack, as we talk about the bands storied history.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
Jackopierce "Late Shift" Live version
Recorded by Nick Z at New Alliance East on December 30, 2020
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Greg Allen( Greg Allen's Fringe Religion, Jerry Nolan & The Profilers) and our host Steev go head to head on what were some the best records to come out between 1970-1973 arguably one of the best timespans for rock n roll of all genres. The boys jab on The New York Dolls, MC5, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, David Bowie, and much more. We also hear a great tune from Greg's band ("She's Stoned") and also the brilliant "Stephen Hawking" from Hello Dragon circa 2008. All in all its a spirited slugfest with the highlight coming sometime during a debate on the merits of the great Led Zeppelin and especially their 3rd album.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
Greg Allen's Fringe Religion "She's Stoned"
Hello Dragon "Stephen Hawking"
Recorded on December 16, 2020 by Nick Z. at New Alliance East, Somerville MA
Ben Deily, a founding member of The Lemonheads, joins us and delivers a treasure trove of stories from the band's early days — his first jam sessions with high school friend Evan Dando, Jesse Peretz's role in the mix, and what life on the road as a Lemonhead was really like. He also breaks down the Dando/Charles Manson connection and the LA reunion sessions featuring Dando, Juliana Hatfield, and Ryan Adams. Plus, we dig into Ben's band Varsity Drag and a killer tribute to the late, legendary Billy Ruane. If you've ever wanted to know how The Lemonheads got started and what made them tick, this one's for you.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
Lemonheads "Ever"
Varsity Drag "Billy Ruane"
Recorded by Nick Z at New Alliance East, Somerville MA
December 9, 2020
On this episode of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, we are joined by Northern Skulls and former Gang Green/Mallethead bassist Glen Stiphen. Glen shares some great stories on how he joined Gang Green as a teenager along with his brother Chuck and went on tour and of course all the chaos that ensued including the making of the legendary "Another Wasted Night" album, arguably the best and most famous Gang Green album. We also talk about the highly underrated band Mallethead and Glen's latest project Northern Skulls.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty" (theme song)
Gang Green "Another Wasted Night"
Northern Skulls "Eyes Are Why”
Recorded by Nick Z at New Alliance East, Somerville MA on December 2, 2002.
Collibrina returns for a Blowing Smoke encore — and this time, she's holding nothing back. The alt-model, sex worker, naked yoga practitioner, and OnlyFans star answers every question we throw at her. All of them. She's the coolest, and she proves it again. Plus, we spin a demo from Boston up-and-comers Loretta and a legendary cut from the Ace of Hearts catalog courtesy of Tomato Monkey.
Music
Loretta "Laundromat"
Recorded by Nick Z. at New Alliance East
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Singer, Songwriter, Keyboard wiz Merrily Ruth Rosso joins us for a lively conversation about surviving in Brooklyn during a pandemic and shares a plethora of fun stories about her time in Portland Oregon, Phoenix AZ(including meeting and hanging out with Steev), and how she settled into the NYC scene and lifestyle. We also hear a song from the brand new Jimmy D'Angelo "Picture Frame" CD, which was recorded 20 years ago and comes out out two years after D'Angelo's passing.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
Merrily "Ghosts"
Jimmy D'Angelo "Like I Love You"
Recorded by Nick Z at New Alliance East
Al Quint has been deep in the punk and hardcore world for decades — music critic, editor of Suburban Voice, host of Sonic Overload Radio, and a die-hard Discharge fanatic. He joins us for a wide-ranging conversation covering Government Issue, the early Boston hardcore scene, and plenty of war stories from a lifetime of shows.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
Government Issue "Where You Live"
Discharge "Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing”
Recorded by Nick Z. at New Alliance East, Somerville MA
Neighborhoods bassist, all around cool dude, and old friend Lee Harrington joins us on the show for a fun conversation about the history of one of Boston's greatest bands, making records, touring, hanging with David Bowie, working with Aerosmith's Brad Whitford and more. We also play two of Lee's best contributions to The Neighborhoods and why he thinks the newest album is worth listening to over and over again. Its one of our best shows yet!
Music
The Charms "So Pretty" (theme song)
The Neighborhoods "Tommy"
The Neighborhoods "Love Holiday"
recorded by Nick Z at New Alliance East, Somerville MA.
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