Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
By Steev Riccardo
Blowing Smoke with Twisted RicoOct 26, 2023
311. Linda Viens - Girl With A Hawk
Linda Viens joins us on the show to talk about her buzz band Girl With A Hawk, the early 80's Boston music scene, working at The Inn Square Mens Bar, and much more....
Music
Girl With A Hawk "Same Stars"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
additional music by "I Love Rock N Roll" by The Dogmatics
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
310. Heather Grunwald
Blues Harmonica player Heather Grunwald joins us on the show to talk about the various projects she plays with, and we also get into some good old fashioned Blues talk...
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
additional music by "I Love Rock N Roll" by The Dogmatics
Dub Heptagram Hephttps://open.spotify.com/artist/453TcfU1kIrOtHWnEkPkyK?si=lxxyuLJBReyZCGDizJPI-Q&nd=1&dlsi=40deca6b39b644c9
Produced and Narrated by Steev Riccardo
#Harmonica #Blues
309. Sal Baglio -The Amplifier Heads
Sal Baglio, the man behind The Amplifier Heads, returns to the show to talk about the band's fantastic new album "Songs from They Came To Rock".
Music
The Amplifier Heads "We Came To Rock"(Featuring Barrence Whitfield)
The Amplifier Heads "Something Went Down(Featuring Jen D'Angora
Narration by Norty Cohen
https://theamplifierheads.bandcamp.com
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
308. Jesse Mayer - Diablogato
Our good friend and musician Jesse Mayer returns to the show to talk about the brand new Diablogato single/video entitled "Lost Highway", and a lot more groovy stuff. Jesse and the host go way back and love a lot of the same bands so the conversation is as good as you would expect it to be...
Music
Diablogato "Lost Highway"
Diablogato "Too Far Gone"
https://diablogato.bandcamp.com/track/lost-highway
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms from the EP of the same name
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo
#Diablogato #Podcast
307. Adam Sherman - Nervous Eaters, Private Lightning
Adam Sherman joins us on the show to talk about his long music career, one that dates back to the late seventies as a member of Private Lightning, who were signed to A&M Records. We cover a lot in our conversation including The Nervous Eaters, The Souls, and his two solo albums and more...
Music
Adam Sherman "If You Think"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
306. JM Stevens
On this episode, we are joined by Austin Tx based singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, JM Stevens, to talk about his new album "Nowhere To Land" and much more...
Music
JM Stevens "Dry Creek"
JM Stevens "Nowhere To Land"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
305. Glenn Dudley - The Long Wait, Wrecking Crew
Glenn Dudley, lead vocalist and lyricist of The Long Wait joins us on the show to talk about the buzz the Boston band has generated, his history with Wrecking Crew, and heading back to the studio...
Music
The Long Wait "Your Plight"
The Long Wait "Let It All Burn"
https://thelongwait1.bandcamp.com/album/demo
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
304. Sky Dxddy
On this episode, we are joined by the pioneer of the "traumacore" genre, Sky Dxddy. Mixing cinematic beats, undeniably catchy melodies, and eloquent and revealing lyrics, singer and truth poet SkyDxddy exists within the conscious alt-pop realm – and she’s pushing it even further as she pioneers traumacore, a new genre of her own making.
Music
Sky Dxddy "What Do I Say"
Sky Dxddy "Perfect Distraction"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
303. Devon Thompson returns
LA singer/songwriter/guitarist Devon Thompson returns to the show to talk about her new EP "Skin", her deal with Gibson Guitars, Olivia Rodrigo, and much more...
Music
Devon Thompson "Straightjacket"
Devon Thompson "I Love You But It Hurts Too Much"
https://www.devonthompsonmusic.com/about-5
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
302. Jim Healey - Blood Lightning, Set Fire
Jim Healey, who's been making music over 20 years, joins us on the show to talk about some of the bands he's been a part of including Blood Lightning, Set Fire, and We're All Gonna Die etc.. We also talk about the Dean Jackson tribute show which featured spirited performances from Gang Green, The FU's, Tree, Riche Parsons and a Jerry's Kids reunion...
Music
Blood Lightning "Blankets"
Jim Healey "Life Is A Circle"
https://jimhealey1.bandcamp.com/album/crawl-your-way-back
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
#BloodLightning #BlowingSmokewithTwistedRico
301. Kerry Alexander - Bad Bad Hats
Kerry Alexander of the ultra-cool Minneapolis band Bad Bad Hats joins us on the show to talk about the band's history and their brand new self-titled fourth album on Don Giovani Records...
Music
Bad Bad Hats "My Heart Your Heart"
Bad Bat Hats "TPA"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
300. Tom Wilson, Chris Conway, Herb Morsiglio
Episode 300 brings us Tom Wilson, who has been on road crews and toured the World with The Cure, Depeche Mode, Shakira, Janet Jackson etc and was also in the pit in the early Boston hardcore days. We are also joined by Gypsy Moths guitarist and former Taang! Records staffer Chris Conway! Plus Dorchester's own Herb Morsiglio, who engineered many of our earlier episodes at New Alliance, makes a cameo appearance.. It's show number 300 but mostly just some guys talking about music stuff....
theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
299. Chris Pearson - Spiller, Green Magnet School
Chris Pearson joins us on the show to talk about Spiller, a great new Boston band made up of members of Gang Green, Jerry's Kids, Underball, and Green Magnet School. We also talk about Chris' aforementioned 90's band, WDJM, and more... Music Spiller "The Sparkler" Spiller "God Save The Queens" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
https://spillerdadpunk.bandcamp.com/album/4-song-ep Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
https://www.instagram.com/blowingsmokewithtr/
298. Carissa Johnson
Carissa Johnson has made quite a name for herself in the last nearly ten years with her songwriting and fantastic recordings. She joins us on the show to talk her recent single "Congratulations", touring, living in Brooklyn and much more...
Music
Carissa Johnson "Congratulations"
Carissa Johnson "I Surrender"
Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
https://www.instagram.com/blowingsmokewithtr/
#CarissaJohnson
297. Roger Miller -Mission Of Burma
Mission Of Burma guitarist Roger Miller joins us on the show to talk about the journey that brought him to Boston from Ann Arbour, MI, and the subsequent success of one of America's most influential bands.
Music
Mission Of Burma "This Is Not A Photograph"
Mission Of Burma "Laugh The World Away"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
296. Miss Lyn & Blowfish - Boston Groupie News
On this episode, we are joined by Miss Lyn and Blowfish from Boston Groupie News...
https://www.bostongroupienews.com/
Music
Blame It On Whitman "Marigold"
The Real Kids "Small Town"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo
#Blowingsmokewithtwistedrico #Podcast
295. Andrea Gillis
Andrea Gillis has been making great music for the past twenty years. She also played a huge role in the success of one of the Boston area's best dive bars, the now defunct, Abbey Lounge. We have a great talk about her music, The Abbey, and much more. Enjoy!
Music
Andrea Gillis "About A Girl"
The Andrea Gillis Band "All Over Again"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
294. Leah Callahan
Leah Callahan returns to the show to talk about her new album "Curious Tourist", songwriting, and other groovy stuff...
Music
Leah Callahan "Super"
Leah Callahan "Ordinary Face"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
293. Jerry Lehane & James Young -The Dogmatics, Director Rudy Childs
Jerry Lehane and James Young from The Dogmatics return to the show and bring along Rudy Childs, the man who produced and Directed The Dogmatics "Dogumentary"...whenever there's a Dogmatic around, its always a good time...
Music
The Dogmatics "I Can't Get Over You"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
https://regenttheatre.com/details/the_dogmatics_a_dogumentary
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
292. Emily Doran & Andy Excuse - Hammered Saint
On this episode, we are joined by Emily Doran and Andy Excuse from the Boston punk band, Hammered Saint...
Music
Hammered Saint "Steal The Show"
Hammered Saint "Dirty Work"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
291. Chris Porter - Promoter, The Town And The City Festival
Chris Porter returns to the show to talk about the upcoming "The Town And The CityFestival" which is happening on April 26/27 in downtown Lowell Massachusetts
Music
Muck And The Mires "This Time I know I'm Right"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
290. Brandon Battick - Comic, Host of "Disturbing The Priest" podcast
Comic Brandon Battick, who is also the host of the Metal podcast "Disturbing The Priest" joins us the show to talk Metal, Comedy, and other cool stuff...
Music
Kind "Snag"
Catching Hell "Twilight Mind"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
289. Marc Pinansky - The Family Township, Runner And The Thermodynamics
Marc Pinansky, leader of the popular Boston band, The Family Township, joins us on the show to talk about the new Township record. We also talk about Marc's previous band, Runner and The Thermodynamics, who had quite a run of their own...
Music
The Family Township "Youngblood"
The Family Township "Cross The Line(Oh Andrea)"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
The Family Township bandcamp: https://township.bandcamp.com/album/20th-century-wasters
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
288. Devon Thompson
Devon Thompson, who is one of the coolest young singer/songwriter/guitar players on the rise, joins us on the show to talk about growing up in LA and the drive that is getting her music noticed. With an array of attention getting superb tunes and ambitious videos, her star power is striving right before our very eyes...
Music
Devon Thompson "Soft Like Water"
Devon Thompson "I Love You But It Hurts Like Hell"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
287. Rev. Hank Peirce
Rev. Hank Peirce returns to the show and we hit on a myriad of topics. Also, great new tunes from The Family Township and The Sleeveens.
Music
The Family Township "Youngblood"
The Sleeveens "Aretha Franklin"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
286. Sean Rickman
On this episode, we are joined by multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Sean Rickman, who has an incredible resume, having playing and toured with the likes of Steve Coleman, Kai Eckhardt, Shawn Lane, Angela Bofill, Meshell Ndegeocello, Garage Mahal, and Anthony Tidd’s Quite Sane...
Music
The Rick "Happiness"
The Rick "The Morning"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
285. Lindsey Troy/Julie Edwards - Deap Vally
Deap Vally came out of the box hard in 2011 and within two years were playing Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, and Reading Festival. The duo of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards released three great albums, a bunch of singles and EP's, a collab with Flaming Lips (Deap Lips) in 2019 and toured extensively since their formation. In September, they announced that they were doing their farewell tour in 2024 and here we are. We love Deap Vally and were psyched to talk with them. Enjoy!
Music
Deap Vally "Baby I Can Hell"
Deap Vally "Royal Jelly"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
284. Keith Bennett - Death Ray Vision, Casket Rats
Freewheeling Keith Bennett returns to the show to talk about Death Ray Vision, Casket Rats, Wrecking Crew, and other groovy stuff...
Music
Death Ray Vision "From The Raptors"
Death Ray Vision "Behead The King"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
#DeathRayVision
283. Jonathan Anastas - DYS, "Brotherhood"
Jonathan Anastas returns to the show to talk about the re-issue of the classic straight edge hardcore album "Brotherhood on Bridge Nine.
Originally released in 1983 as the fourth title on Boston's iconic X-CLAIM! record label, DYS is celebrating 40 years of Brotherhood with a special edition of their classic LP through Bridge Nine Records. This anniversary pressing compiles both sides of the album as well as their song "Wolfpack" onto a single-sided LP, with a screen-printed B-side. This edition is limited to 1,000 copies available in two colors: clear vinyl (300 pressed), which as Jon tells us has already sold out and on translucent red vinyl (700 pressed).
Sales from the release will benefit the medical fund of vocalist Dave Smalley, who is facing ongoing medical challenges. You may have heard that the band had planned 40th-anniversary shows that they were
Music
DYS "Brotherhood
DYS "Wolfpack"
DYS "Stand Proud"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
282. Skybar Lusardi - WMFO, Favorite songs of 2023
WMFO radio personality and host of "Skybar Rising" joins us on the show to talk about the year 2023 in music. We pick and talk about some of our favorite songs, shows etc of the past year...
Music
Gypsy Moths "Tilt-A-Whirl
Moving Targets "Make It Easy"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
281. Clif Hanger & Bill Close - The Freeze
On this episode, we are joined by Cliff Hanger and Bill Close of the legendary Boston hardcore punk band The Freeze, who were one of the originals from the early 80's scene. The Freeze contributed the title track of the "This Is Boston Not LA" compilation and have gone on to release a multitude of albums since then, including "Land Of The Lost", which is highly regarded as one of the best albums of the early hardcore movement.
Music
The Freeze "American Town"
The Freeze "Time Bomb/This Is Boston Not LA"
Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
#TheFreeze
280. Peter Prescott - Mission Of Burma, Volcano Suns, Mini Beast
Peter Prescott was the drummer of one of the most important and influential bands in American music history - Mission Of Burma. We have a great conversation about Peter's roots, his time in Mission Of Burma, Volcano Suns, Kustomized, The Peer Group, and his current project Mini Beast. Couldn't find a better way to end 2023, which was an historic year for this show...
Music
Mission Of Burma "That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate"
Mission Of Burma "Academy Fight Song"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
279. Our Top Songs Of 2023
This special episode of the podcast features our choices for the top 20 best songs of 2023...The Alarm...Crystal Canyon...Moving Targets...and more
Music featured on this episode
Kristin Hersh "Miss Haha"
The Croaks "Big Bug"
Survival Guide "Lady Neptune"
Crystal Canyon "Judy Moody"
The Alarm "Whatever"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
278. Christine Elise McCarthy - Actress, Author
Actress/Author Christine Elise McCarthy joins us on the show and talks to us about her acting career("Beverly Hills 90210", Childs Play" etc), her fantastic short film/book "Bathing And The Single Girl", and her early involvement with SS Decontrol and the Boston hardcore scene.
Music
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
SS Decontrol "Glue"
Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
277. Pete Cassani -The Peasants
Pete Cassani has been at it for a while. He moved to Boston from Long Island with one goal in mind, play music. He's been the leader of The Peasants for 30 years, played in the stellar Bon Scott era ACDC cover band, Beefy DC, and more recently plays with another superb musician David Hull. We have a great talk with Pete about his desire to rock..Enjoy!
Music
The Peasants "Let The World Rot"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
276. Anna Waronker - That Dog
Anna Waronker joins us on to show to talk about her amazing career as a singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and perhaps most famously as the leader of 90's alt-rockers That Dog. More recently she has been involved as a composer working on TV shows like "Yellowjackets", "High School", and "Shrill"...
Music
Anna Waronker "I Wish You Well"
Anna Waronker "Love Story"
Theme music by "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
#AnnaWaronker #ThatDog
275. Paul Fox - Spectacle
Paul Fox, who has a great shop called Spectacle in the South End of Boston and is a long time supporter of the Boston music scene, joins us on the show for a nice talk. Paul grew up with members of Gang Green, The Outlets, Jerry's Kids, and SS Decontrol etc. and tells us some great stories..
Music
Truth About Wolves "Chemistry"
The Atlantics "Lonely Hearts"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
#Spectacle
274. Jaime Sciarappa and Chris Foley - SS Decontrol
SS Decontrol made history back in the early 80's and it's incredible that we are still talking about them today. On this episode, we are joined by the bands rhythm section Bassist Jaime Sciarappa and Drummer Chris Foley to talk about the re-issue of the iconic album "The Kids Will Have Their Say"....
Music
SS Decontrol "Boiling Point
SS Decontrol "How Much Art Can You Take"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
#SSDeControl #AmericanHardcore
273. Max Davis - Blame It On Whitman
A chance meeting outside a recording studio, along with a face that looked familiar were the catalyst for this episode as we are joined by Blame It On Whitman's Max Davis.
Music
Blame It On Whitman "Marigold"
Blame It On Whitman "Confidence Back"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
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272. Britt Lightning - Vixen
Music
Vixen "Red"
Vixen "You Ought To Know"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
271. Lisa & Todd Erickson - Rock Garden Records
Lisa and Todd Erickson join us on the show to talk about their new record label Rock Garden Records and their special showcase "Revolution" at Brighton Music Hall on Sunday November 26 at 4PM...
Music
Mutual Admiration Society "Candy"
Smit E. Smitty and The Fezztones "The Growler"
Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
270. Cindy Lawson
Minneapolis' own Cindy Lawson joins us on the show to talk about her early garage punk days with the Clams, the twin cities music scene both past and present, and her fantastic new EP "Don't Come Crying To Me"...
Music
Cindy Lawson "Don't Come Crying To Me"
Cindy Lawson "Screamin' White Jezus"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
269. Kevin Hellestad -Chord Progression Podcast
In a bit of a twist, we are joined by the host of "Chord Progression Podcast", Kevin Hellestad. The show turns into just a couple of music podcasters geeking out...fun time had by all...
Music
Survival Guide "Lady Neptune"
Blame It On Whitman "confidence back"
Glowbox "Joke's On You"
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the podcast - patreon.com/twistedrico
268. Alec Rodriguez - Lesser Glow, Sound Engineer, FOH
Alec Rodriguez is one of those guys that does it all. He fronts the metal band Lesser Glow, is a freelance recording engineer, and does live sound for artists like Sharon Van Etten. We call him a triple threat and that he is...
Music
Lesser Glow "The Great Filter"
KInd "Power Grab"
Theme music by The Charms "So Pretty"
Produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
267. Strate Jacket
On this episode, Bay Area punkers Strate Jacket join us to talk about their early influences, how the band formed, their debut single "Bad Start" and more..
Music
Strate Jacket "Bad Start"
Theme music - The Charms "So Pretty"
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
#StrateJacket
266. Emily Whitehurst - Survival Guide
Emily Whitehurst joins us on the show to talk about Survival Guide's new album "death dreams", as well as her cool rock history playing with Tsunami Bomb and The Action Design.
Music
Survival Guide "Lady Neptune"
Survival Guide "Blood Perfume"
The Action Design "Landmines"
Theme music - The Charms "So Pretty"
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
#SurvivalGuide
265. Anna Reidister - The Croaks
Anna Reidister from the ultra-cool new Boston band The Croaks, joins us on the show to talk about the bands early roots, influences like Fairport Convention, and more...
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)
The Croaks "The Court Jester"
The Croaks "Big Bug"
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
#TheCroaks
264. Frank Meyer - Director "Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History"
Director Frank Meyer joins us to talk about his new film "Freestyle 101 Hip Hop History"...
Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History is a documentary feature that explores the music genre’s early days through the lens of freestyle rap. Directed by Frank Meyer (Risen: The Story of Chron “Hell Razah” Smith) and narrated by Chuck D of Public Enemy, the documentary film features legendary artists such as Ice-T, Cypress Hill, Wu-Tang Clan and many more discussing the history and intricacies of freestyle rapping and performing musical examples along the way.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(Theme music)
Freestyles by
Cappadonna
Gift Of Gab
Ice-T
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
#Freestyle #HipHop
263. Jay Allen - Quest For Tuna
Jay Allen joins us on the show to talk about Quest For Tuna, his relationship with Justine Covault, and his keen remembrance of the 80's Boston music scene.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)
Quest For Tuna "She Can't Surf But She Sure Can Bowl"
Justine And The UnClean "Sweet Denial"
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the show: patreon.com/twistedrico
#JustineCovault