Shows
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico313. Samantha Westervelt - Egg Drop Soup, ActressSamantha Westervelt joins us on the show to talk her incredible band Egg Drop Soup, her acting career, Death Valley Girls, and more...
Music
Egg Drop Soup "One Hit Woman"
Egg Drop Soup "Whiskey Priest"
https://eggdropsoup.bandcamp.com
Intro Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo2024-05-2758 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico312. Tom Baker - Dirty Truckers/SnakesOne of Boston's most accomplished songwriters, Tom Baker, joins us on the show to talk about Dirty Truckers, Snakes, Justine Covault, tells a funny Steve Earle story and more...
Music
Tom Baker And The Snakes "Gotta Find Her"
Dirty Snakes "Out Of Focus"
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
additional music "I Love Rock N Roll" by The Dogmatics
Tom Baker music: https://dirtytruckers.bandcamp.com
Tom Baker photo by Blowfish
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico...2024-05-2059 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico311. Linda Viens - Girl With A HawkLinda 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 2024-05-131h 12
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico310. Heather GrunwaldBlues 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 2024-05-0958 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico309. Sal Baglio -The Amplifier HeadsSal 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
2024-05-0655 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico308. Jesse Mayer - DiablogatoOur 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
2024-04-291h 09
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico307. Adam Sherman - Nervous Eaters, Private LightningAdam 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 Riccardo2024-04-221h 16
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico306. JM StevensOn 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"
https://jmstevens.net/
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo2024-04-1856 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico305. Glenn Dudley - The Long Wait, Wrecking CrewGlenn 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 2024-04-151h 03
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico304. Sky DxddyOn 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"
https://skydxddymusic.com/
theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Stee...2024-04-1154 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico303. Devon Thompson returnsLA 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 Riccardo2024-04-0850 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico302. Jim Healey - Blood Lightning, Set FireJim 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 "...2024-04-011h 09
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico301. Kerry Alexander - Bad Bad HatsKerry 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"
https://www.badbadhats.com/
Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
https://www.instagram.com/blowingsmokewithtr/2024-03-2848 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico300. Tom Wilson, Chris Conway, Herb MorsiglioEpisode 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...2024-03-251h 17
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico299. Chris Pearson - Spiller, Green Magnet SchoolChris 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/
2024-03-211h 04
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico298. Carissa JohnsonCarissa 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 2024-03-181h 02
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico297. Roger Miller -Mission Of BurmaMission 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 Riccardo2024-03-111h 04
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico296. Miss Lyn & Blowfish - Boston Groupie NewsOn 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 2024-03-041h 22
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico295. Andrea GillisAndrea 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 Riccardo2024-02-261h 07
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico294. Leah CallahanLeah 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 Riccardo2024-02-1959 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico293. Jerry Lehane & James Young -The Dogmatics, Director Rudy ChildsJerry 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 Riccardo2024-02-121h 05
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico292. Emily Doran & Andy Excuse - Hammered SaintOn 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 Riccardo2024-02-081h 10
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico291. Chris Porter - Promoter, The Town And The City FestivalChris 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
2024-02-0558 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico290. Brandon Battick - Comic, Host of "Disturbing The Priest" podcastComic 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 Riccardo2024-02-011h 24
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico289. Marc Pinansky - The Family Township, Runner And The ThermodynamicsMarc 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
...2024-01-291h 12
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico288. Devon ThompsonDevon 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...2024-01-2551 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico287. Rev. Hank PeirceRev. 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
2024-01-221h 15
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico286. Sean RickmanOn 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
2024-01-181h 27
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico285. Lindsey Troy/Julie Edwards - Deap VallyDeap 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...2024-01-151h 23
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico284. Keith Bennett - Death Ray Vision, Casket RatsFreewheeling 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 2024-01-111h 05
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico283. 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...2024-01-081h 01
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico282. Skybar Lusardi - WMFO, Favorite songs of 2023WMFO 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 Riccardo2024-01-041h 07
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico281. Clif Hanger & Bill Close - The FreezeOn 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...2024-01-011h 15
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico280. Peter Prescott - Mission Of Burma, Volcano Suns, Mini BeastPeter 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
2023-12-271h 04
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico279. Our Top Songs Of 2023This 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 Riccardo2023-12-2134 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico278. Christine Elise McCarthy - Actress, AuthorActress/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 2023-12-181h 07
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico277. Pete Cassani -The PeasantsPete 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 Riccardo2023-12-141h 12
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico276. Anna Waronker - That DogAnna 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 2023-12-111h 09
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico275. Paul Fox - SpectaclePaul 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
2023-12-0758 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico274. Jaime Sciarappa and Chris Foley - SS DecontrolSS 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 #AmericanHardcore2023-12-041h 01
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico273. Max Davis - Blame It On WhitmanA 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/twistedrico2023-11-3057 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico272. Britt Lightning - VixenGuitar Goddess Britt Lightning joins us on the show to talk about the rock n roll road she took from Boston to Hollywood to become the guitarist of Vixen. We also talk about Vixen’s killer new single and video "Red" and a couple of enormous festivals Vixen will be playing...
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/twistedrico2023-11-2756 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico271. Lisa & Todd Erickson - Rock Garden RecordsLisa 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
2023-11-221h 03
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico270. Cindy LawsonMinneapolis' 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
2023-11-2054 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico269. Kevin Hellestad -Chord Progression PodcastIn 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/twistedrico2023-11-161h 19
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico268. Alec Rodriguez - Lesser Glow, Sound Engineer, FOHAlec 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 2023-11-131h 07
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico267. Strate JacketOn 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
2023-11-0953 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico266. Emily Whitehurst - Survival GuideEmily 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 2023-11-061h 07
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico265. Anna Reidister - The CroaksAnna 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
2023-11-0250 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico264. 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)2023-10-301h 03
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico263. Jay Allen - Quest For TunaJay 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 2023-10-261h 03Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico262. Bryn Bennett - Bang CamaroOn this episode, we are joined by Bryn Bennett, who along with Alejandro Necochea started Bang Camaro in 2005. We have a great talk about Bryn's relocation from Buffalo to Boston and the roots of what started out as a bunch of friends playing in a basement to touring and live television appearances.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Bang Camaro "We Know You Know"
The Model Sons "Yeah"
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the show: patreon.com/twistedrico
#BangCamaro2023-10-231h 27
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico261. New Music bonus episode with Kristin Hersh, Crystal Canyon, The Long Wait, The Alarm, Moving Targets, and Throwing MusesNew music bonus episode featuring new music by Kristin Hersh, Crystal Canyon, The Long Wait, Moving Targets, The Alarm, and Throwing Muses….
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Kristin Hersh "St. Valentine's Day Massacre"
Throwing Muses "Bywater(Alternative version)"
Crystal Canyon "Judy Moody"
The Long Wait "Let It All Burn"
Moving Targets "Make It All Easy"
The Alarm "Whatever"
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
support the podcast patreon.com/twistedrico
2023-10-1931 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico260. Chris Gates - Big Boys, Poison 13, JunkyardChris Gates joins us on the show to talk about his role playing with Austin Texas punk legends Big Boys, whose influential legacy lives on to this day. We also talk the short lived but very cool band Poison 13, and get into the buzz that got Junkyard signed to Geffen Records.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Big Boys "Fun Fun Fun"
Big Boys "Advice"
Big Boys "Funk Off"
Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
...2023-10-161h 11
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico259. New Music bonus episode with Kind, The Croaks, Canyons And Locusts, and Louise PostOn this New music episode, we feature new Stoner Rock from Kind, garage pop from duo Canyons And Locusts, a song about an unwanted insect from Indie rockers The Croaks, a sizzling pop track from Veruca Salt's Louise Post debut solo album, and a oldie but a goodie from Boston supergroup The Matweeds... Short and sweet...very sweet in fact..
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
Kind "What It Is To Be Free"
Canyons And Locusts "Buck Dharma's Eyes"
The Croaks "Big Bug"
The Matweeds "Stay"
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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico258. Jim McCarty - The YardbirdsThis week we are joined on the show by Jim McCarty, drummer of the legendary British blues-rock band The Yardbirds. We have a lengthy talk about how the iconic group formed and hosted a trio of great guitarists(Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page). We also get into Renaissance, one of the early prog rock bands that Jim cofounded with Kieth Relfs, Jim's new song "Breath Of The Wind" which he wrote about his late wife Lizzie, and more.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Jim McCarty "Breath Of The Wind"
2023-10-091h 00Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico257. New Music Review with Applied Knowledge, Gypsy Moths, Jay Allen, JVKSpecial bonus episode with new music from a few a selected bands plus a classic from 1988 by Dag Nasty...
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Jay Allen And The Archcriminals "Sister In Crime"
Applied Knowledge "Too Far Gone"
Dag Nasty "Trouble Is"
The Gypsy Moths "Tilt-A-Whirl"
JVK "All I Want"
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo
Contact: twistedrico@gmail.com
Please support the podcast: patreon.com...2023-10-0530 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico256. Kurt Davis aka Yukki Gipe - Bullet LaVoltaKurt Davis aka "Yukki Gipe" rounds out the Bullet LaVolta file for us, following the footsteps of former bandmates Kenny Chambers, Todd Phillips, and Corey Loog Brennan as a guest on the show. We really liked Bullet LaVolta, can you tell? Kurt delivers the goods on the early Indiana hardcore scene and his band The Repellents, talks LaVolta, and throws in some Kustomized, Konks, and Daughter Of The Vine talk for good measure. Nice long informative talk. Enjoy.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Bullet LaVolta "The Gift"
2023-10-021h 34
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico255. Jo Krieger - JVKOn this episode we talk with Jo Krieger, the twenty year old mastermind behind JVK, a band that has somehow stayed below the radar but at the same time has been touring the Northeast and making new fans with every energetic performance. JVK emerged from the suburbs of Boston in 2020 and now releases their second EP. They just played the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville Kentucky, and are a van away from invading every stinking town in America so be forewarned...
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
JVK "...2023-09-2849 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico254. Mariel Loveland - Best Ex, Candy HeartsThis weeks guest Mariel Loveland paid her dues with her Northern Jersey pop-punk band Candy Hearts for nearly a decade, before going solo under the moniker of Best Ex. She joins us on the show and talks about the musical journey that led to the release of the fantastic Best Ex full length album entitled "With A Smile" on Iodine...
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Best Ex "Die Dor You"
Best Ex "Tell Your Friends"
Contact: Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the podcast" patreon...2023-09-2551 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico253. The JacklightsOn this episode, we are joined by rising Boston pop-punkers The Jacklights. Since coming on the scene in 2019, the trio has released a hand full of singles and EP's, working with some of the best local studios and now come at us hard with their sharp new EP entitled "Final Girl". The band tells us their past story and future plans and how they are navigating through the competitive Boston music scene...
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
The Jacklights "Past Tense"
The Jacklights "Final Girl"
2023-09-2158 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico252. Corey Loog Brennan - Bullet LaVolta, LemonheadsGuitarist/Songwriter Corey Loog Brennan was one of the founding members of Bullet LaVolta and later joined The Lemonheads and played on two of their most loved albums, "Lick" and the bands major label debut "Lovey. He's also been involved in Academics and in fact played in those bands while getting his PHD at Harvard and is currently a Professor of Classics at Rutgers University. We have a great in depth talk about how Bullet LaVolta was formed, his key roll in The Lemonheads, and more..Listen and enjoy!
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme...2023-09-181h 25
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico251. Richie Parsons(Replay from August 2022)We are away this week, but have no fear here is a replay of our fabulous conversation with Richie Parsons from August 2022.
Contact: Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico
2023-09-1456 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico250. Muck And The Mires(Replay from October 2021)We are away this week, but have no fear here is a replay of our fabulous conversation with Muck And The Mires from October 2021.
Contact: Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support the podcast: patreon.com/twistedrico 2023-09-111h 03
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico249. Maia SharpMaia Sharp has not only released nine solo albums, but she has also written songs recorded by Cher, The Chicks, Edwin McCain, Trisha Yearwood etc. She's also collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, Art Garfunkel, and Carole King, just to name a few. She joins us on the show to talk about her fantastic career and of course her new album "Reckless Thoughts" which is further proof of her songwriting and singer prowess.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)
Maia Sharp "Kind"
Maia Sharp "Old Dreams"
2023-09-041h 06
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico248. Tom HeymanSinger, Songwriter, and Storyteller are just a few of the words to describe Tom Heyman. Really good guitar player would be another one. Tom joins us on the show to talk about his upcoming new album "24th Street Blues", which not only has great songs on it, but also comes with illustrated songbook. We have a nice talk about the road and the all the records that led San Francisco based songwriter here...
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The Charms "So Pretty"(Theme song)
Tom Heyman "Searching For The Holy Ghost"
Tom Heyman "24th Street...2023-08-311h 04
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico247. Michele Morgan - Catching HellOn this episode, we are joined by singer/guitarist Michele Morgan of a familiar Boston metal outfit with a new name, Catching Hell. Michele talks about the journey she has had with band mate Duncan Wilder Johnson, which includes a new band name(formally Destruct-A-Thon) and a new self-titled record. We also get into the guitar slinger's versatile lifestyle, which includes racing boats all around the Northeast and creating some pretty cool jewelry...
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Catching Hell "New Way To Bleed"
Catching Hell "...2023-08-281h 05
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico246. Greg Norton - Husker Du, UltrabombHusker Du were one of the most influential bands to emerge from the American Hardcore Punk scene in the early 80's. Hailing from the Minneapolis/St.Paul area, the trio impacted so many bands after them with not only their great live shows but their sometimes fast, sometimes melodic songs, which still hold up today and still sound incredible. On this episode, we are joined by Bassist Greg Norton, who not only held down the low end for Husker Du, but later ran his own restaurant, beat Cancer, and is now playing again with Ultrabomb. Bob tells his story...2023-08-211h 14
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico244. Tony Marsico - Cruzados, The PlugzTony Marsico is a true rock n roll legend. The outstanding bass player and songwriter moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and it didn't take long for him to find himself in The Plugz, a band that was part of a blossoming punk scene in the late seventies. When The Plugz spilt up, he stayed with fellow members and formed Cruzados, who were signed to Arista Records by the great Clive Davis. He went on to play with Matthew Sweet for ten years and has played with numerous bands and on numerous records with multiple artists, including his own...2023-08-1056 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico243. Loren Molinare - The Dogs, Little Caesar, CruzadosLoren Molinare started his rock n roll journey in Lansing Michigan in the early 70's and has been going hard ever since. Trials and tribulations, ups and downs, deals that came and went, but the perseverance has kept the rock n roll dream alive. Although there are other bands named The Dogs, the one that was there at the beginning of punk rock was the one from Lansing and their story is not done yet. Loren was part of the big deal Little Caesar got from Geffen Records in the late 80's that didn't end well, but still brings...2023-08-071h 10
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico242. Tanya Donelly - Belly, Throwing Muses, The Breeders"Without Tanya Donelly, there wouldn’t be alternative rock" - American Laundromat Records
Tanya Donelly started her incredible career in music as a teenager and has been going non-stop ever since. She played a pivotal role as an original member of both Throwing Muses and The Breeders, and then founded the two-time grammy nominated band Belly, who's album "Star" is one of the best records of the 90's. Tanya has also had a superb solo career which includes 4 stellar albums. she has played on numerous records with numerous other artists, including her brilliant 2020 collaboration with The Parkington Si...2023-07-311h 02
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico241. Stop Calling Me Frank, plus Anti-Flag's controversial break-upStop Calling Me Frank, the band with the curious name, started playing out in 1984 and even had a single, but it wasn't until 2019 that they released their first full length album. Since they have become one of Boston's hardest working bands. It's an interesting story about a bunch of guys, none of which are named "Frank". On this episode we are joined by Terry O’Malley, Dan Caspariello, and founding member drummer Eddie Barese to hear their side of the story.
We also talk about the seemingly overnight disbanding of one of America's foremost and longest running po...2023-07-271h 06
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico240. Rachel Van Nortwick - Vinylly Dating App, plus "Elemental Child" Marc Bolan benefit albumRachel Van Nortwick, founder of the Vinylly dating app, joins us to talk about not only how the app works, but how it also makes meeting people and dating fun based around their musical tastes... We also talk about the "Elemental Child" double album, which will benefit the Light and Love Foundation specifically to make a bore hole at the Marc Bolan School Of Music in Sierra Leone for the kids to access to clean drinking water, and we play the title track covered brilliantly by The Charms. And if that's not enough, Crystal Canyon's fantastic track "Judy Moody"...2023-07-2447 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico239. Bob Cenci -Jerry's Kids(Part 3)The major bowing down to the Braintree MA crew continues, as we are joined by Jerry's Kids guitarist, "Rockin" Bob Cenci, one of the best in the business on what turned out to be part three of the Jerry's Kids episode. On episode 224, we had Bryan and Rock Jones, and on Episode 238 Bryan Jones returned with Chris Doherty, who played on the iconic "Is This My World" album, and this week Bob ties the whole story together for us. Bob talks about how it all started for him back in the late seventies, the formation of Jerry's Kids, reunion...2023-07-201h 02
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico238. Chris Doherty & Bryan Jones - Gang Green, Jerry's KidsChris Doherty(Gang Green) and Bryan Jones(Jerry's Kids) return to the show to talk about their youth at Braintree High School and a myriad of other topics from the early days of the Boston hardcore scene. Chris also breaks the news about a new Gang Green record and a European tour.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Gang Green "Out On The Couch"
Gang Green "Sold Out!"
Interview recorded at CCTV, Cambridge Ma by Herb Morsiglio.
Contact: Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
Support...2023-07-171h 02
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico237. Todd Philips - Bullet LaVolta, Juliana Hatfield ThreeA chance meeting between Todd Philips and Kenny Chambers at a Dag Nasty all ages show at TT The Bears in Cambridge MA in 1987 led to a series of events that started with the seventeen year old drummer playing with Moving Targets. From that point on, Todd toured with The Lemonheads and then became a member of two outstanding bands - Bullet LaVolta and The Juliana Hatfield Three. Todd joins us on the show and fills in all the details(well most of them)....it's a good one! Enjoy!
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme...2023-07-101h 10
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico236. Annie Kuchenmeister - Loki's FollyAnnie Kuchenmeister, 22, and her siblings Nissa, 17, and Oskar, 12, have created quite a buzz with their Minneapolis based band called Loki's Folly. On this episode of the show, Annie joins us to talk about how the band started, their songwriting process and making videos, and the role members of Soul Asylum have played in sharing a helping hand. We also talk about a great house art show called "Weaponizing Geminis" and the coolness of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston...
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)
Loki's Folly "No Right"...2023-07-0348 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico235. Matt Claxton & Louis May -HarkerMatt and Louis from the really cool Brighton UK band Harker, which formed in 2015 and sound like a band that could have been on Discord Records in 1986, join us to talk about their history and new recordings which have garnered a great reaction from their fans and the press and even us! We play a couple of the new tunes including "Wasting Time" which Muse Chronicle was quoted as saying, “The track’s raw energy and infectious melody make it impossible not to tap your feet and head bang.“ We agree. Get updates and read more about the band here...2023-06-291h 03
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico234. Amanda Mac - Bad MaryOn this episode of the show, we are joined by lead singer Amanda Mac of the Long Island NY high energy rock n roll outfit Bad Mary. We have a fun conversation with Amanda about the band's roots, their unique family ties, and how their popularity continues to soar in Japan, where they just completed their second tour of the foreign land. We also listen to two new songs from their fantastic latest release, "Trash & Glamour".
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)
Bad Mary "Are you With The Band?"
Bad...2023-06-261h 03
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico233. Alejandro Necochea - Bang Camaro, Worshipper, TownshipThis week we are joined on the show by guitarist Alejandro Necochea, who has played a big role in three very popular Boston based bands; Bang Camaro(who he co-founded with Bryn Bennett), Worshipper, and Township(sometimes referred to as The Family Township). We get into Alex's journey that brought him to the states from Chile and what has been a great rock n roll ride so far with much more to come... Enjoy!
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)
Bang Camaro "Too Fast To Fall In Love"
2023-06-221h 21
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico232. Dave Amato - REO SpeedwagonThis week we are joined by a real Rock N Roll warrior. Lead guitarist Dave Amato grew up outside of Boston, played in some pretty cool bands like Ice and August, and then set out for Los Angeles in 1980 with one goal in mind, to be a rock star. Since then he has shared the stage with many greats such as Cher, Ted Nugent, Jimmy Barnes, Kim Carnes, Julian Lennon, and even sang background vocals on a few Motley Crue records and played on a Richie Sambora solo album. In 1989, he joined REO Speedwagon and has been "riding the...2023-06-191h 13
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico231. Justine Covault - Justine And The UnClean/Red On Red Records(previously released August 2021)This episode originally aired on August 16, 2021. We re-air it today as a tribute to Justine Covault, who recently passed away.
Music
The Charms "So Pretty"(theme Song)Justine And The Unclean "Scorpion Bowl To Go"Lee Harrington & Lynda Mandolyn "Real Love"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on August 9, 2021please support the podcast Patreon.com/twistedrico
contact: Steev Riccardo twistedrico@gmail.com
2023-06-1654 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico230. The Long WaitThis past week, we caught up on zoom with four members of the new Boston supergroup The Long Wait. Live from their rehearsal space the band gave us the scoop on how a Slapshot reunion show led to the band's formation and a big buzz in the Boston underground. Consisting of Bassist Jamie Sciarappa(SSD), Guitarist Steven Risteen(Slapshot), Drummer Mark McKay(Slapshot), Guitarist Daryl Sheppard(Kind, Slapshot), and singer Glen Dudley(Wrecking Crew), at the time of this interview the Long Wait had only played one show but were already high on everyone's list, including ours... we have...2023-06-1559 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico186. Leah Callahan/Kristian MontgomeryThis episode is a special double header as we feature not one but two interviews in one show. Firstly, you will hear the host talk to Leah Callahan, a prolific songwriter and performer who has graced us over the years playing in bands like Turkish Delight, Betwixt, and The Glass Set, and now has released a string of impressive solo records. We get into her unique style of how she works with Richard Marr at Galaxy Park and his fantastic house musicians. Following our talk with Leah, we have another fantastic songwriter, our old friend Kristian Montgomery, who has h...2022-12-191h 16
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico183. BONUS EPISODE Rob Moss - Skin-Tight Skin, Artificial Peace, Government IssueOn this bonus episode of the show, we are joined by Rob Moss, who was part of the early Washington DC hardcore scene with the bands Assault & Battery and Artificial Peace, and shared the stage with legendary bands such as Minor Threat, Bad Brains, and Black Flag. In 1983 he toured nationally as the bass player of Government Issue and then later that year took what turned into a 30 year hiatus from playing music. He started writing songs and playing in 2016 and has since made two terrific albums including his latest "Now with More Rockets", an ambitious effort with a...2022-12-0153 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico181. FROM 2020 - Lee Harrington - The Neighborhoods, The Shang Hi LosThis very special episode, featuring Lee Harrington(The Neighborhoods, Shang Hi Los) originally aired on November 2, 2020.
Music
Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(Instrumental version - opening intro)
The Charms "So Pretty" (theme song on episode)
The Neighborhoods "Tommy"
The Neighborhoods "Love Holiday"
Episode recorded by Nick Z at New Alliance East, Somerville MA in November, 2020
Intro recorded remotely by Steev Riccardo
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is brought to you by Light Street Media2022-11-211h 05
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico179. BONUS EPISODE - New Music Review - Featuring.. No Way, Stars Like Ours, Special Messages, and Abbie BarrettOn this special episode of the podcast, we play four brand new songs that we think are really cool. No Way(Holland), Stars Like Ours(Boston), Special Messages(NC), and Abbie Barrett(Boston) have just released some of our favorite new songs. If you like any of these tracks and we think you will, please follow these artists on social media, buy these songs on the bandcamp site or wherever they are available, and show your support for new music! Enjoy the Rock N Roll ride!
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Milquetoast "Cigarette Burns"(Intro and Outro Music)
No...2022-11-1021 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico158. Jim Saxton - Host of the Temple Of Bleh Podcast, Director of The History Of RoadRunner Records documentary...In a bit of a twist, Jim Saxton, who hosts the UK based Temple Of Bleh podcast and is currently producing and directing "The History Of RoadRunner Records" documentary interviews Steev Riccardo, the host of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico about his history in the music business.
Originally recorded on Zoom by Jim Saxton, additional recording and editing by Steev Riccardo.
This show was sponsored by Baby Loves Tacos and Disorder Vintage
Support the podcast at patreon.com/twistedrico
Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sBxuVwjEiTk
2022-06-271h 29Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico149. - Scrunchies - Laura Larson and Danielle Cusack, "Feral Coast', Minneapolis, MN scene and more...Laura Larson and Danielle Cusack of Scrunchies, who refer to themselves as "post everything rock n rollers" join us on this episode to talk about their fabulous new album "Feral Coast" which is already a hit at college radio, reaching #1 on huge stations like WMBR(Cambridge MA). Hailing from the always cool Minneapolis, MN scene, Laura and Danielle were joined by Bassist/all-star engineer Matt Castore before recording "Feral Coast" and the trio have become a force to be reckoned with. We talk about a little of everything including their debut album "Stunner"(2018), Hüsker Dü and Babes In Toy...2022-04-2554 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted RicoLong time Boston area club booker/musician/all around nice guy Mickey Bliss shares some epic stories with us... #76On this episode of the podcast, long Boston area club booker and musician Mickey Bliss shares some fabulous stories from when he started playing shows in the old Combat Zone in Boston in the late seventies, to his 26 years as a club booker for The Kirkland Cafe in Somerville MA and then Club Bohemia downstairs at The Cantab Lounge in Central Square in Cambridge Ma. In one story, which has an hilarious ending, Mickey recalls brawling with another former Boston area booker Martin Doyle. We also play Mickey's still popular single "Cocktails For Two."
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The C...2021-03-0150 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted Rico75. Collibrina - Alt Model (appearance 3)Sex worker, film maker, naked yoga queen, and Only Fans star Collibrina makes a third appearance on the show and like before there is never a dull moment.
We talk about and critically analyze her experimental film "The Feminist"(which we highly recommend), hear a couple of her favorite songs, and turn her on to "My Body" by 50 Ft Furies. And of course there are many other odds and ends about sex, music, and surviving in 2021. Its a blast as usual.
MusicThat Handsome Devil "A Drink To Death"Natti Vogel "I don't Wa...2021-03-011h 00Blowing Smoke with Twisted RicoHow my 1986 KNAC radio interview ended up in documentary about the LA Metal Scene #32This week on an abbreviated lo-fi episode of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, our host Steev Riccardo tells a cool and funny story about how a radio interview he did in the 80's ended up in Bob Nalbandian's documentary entitled "Inside Metal -The LA Metal Scene Explodes". 2020-03-2305 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted RicoFinal show of 2019 features "Stadium" tour talk, a new "Hoods" album, and lots of Thank you's! #21In this, the final episode of 2019, Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico host Steev Riccardo not only shares some thoughts on the 2020 "Stadium" tour which will feature Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett, he also talks about another one of his favorite bands, The Neighborhoods, who just released their first album out in years! And it all ends with a bang as we thank everyone we can think of for making the first year of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico an immense success!
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The Charms "So Pretty" (Theme Song)2019-12-2621 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted RicoBrandi Cyrus and The Gala US give good instagram and we still love Roxy Music #11Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico host Steev Riccardo goes off topic and talks about his favorite instagram accounts such as Brandi Cyrus(Yes you read that correctly), The Gala US, and several; others. We also answers a listeners question and twelve into our most played tunes on iTunes. Roxy Music and The Sounds made the cut.2019-08-2619 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted RicoQueen is still king, Adam Lambert wins us over, and Field Day wigs out! #10In this episode of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico host Steev Riccardo talks about attending the Queen/Adam Lambert concert and how his opinion of this pairing has changed. He also discusses the semi Dag Nasty reunion which features "Wig Out At Denkos"/"Field Day" albums era members Peter Cortner and Doug Carrion playing shows as "Field Day". Yes its a reunion galore episode.
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The Charms "So Pretty" 2019-08-2617 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted RicoTalking punk rock with Pittsburgh punkers The Homisides! #5In the fifth installment of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico things get a little goofy in a punk rock way! Host Steev Riccardo is joined by three fourths of Pittsburgh punk rockers The Homisides. We talk about the history and highlights of the bands career and then everyone unveils their list of favorite punk rock bands of all time from Flipper to The Ramones and all in between, Its a twistedly classic episode for sure. 2019-02-0838 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted RicoTalking Neighborhoods, Giant Records, and why isn't Joy Division and Bad Co in the RNRHOF! #4On episode 4 of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, host Steev Riccardo talks about his long history with the legendary Boston band The Neighborhoods, as well the New York based punk label in which he ran called Giant Records. He also brings up one of of his favorite topics, The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and two notable omissions - Joy Division and Bad Company. 2019-01-2537 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted RicoYes he really signed The Great Kat and we talk Poison, Chris Doherty, and the film Bohemian Rhapsody! #3In this episode of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, host Steev Riccardo reviews the Chris Doherty (Gang Green) benefit show and discusses the film Bohemian Rhapsody and then goes in depth with an album by album breakdown of some of the British bands greatest songs. And if thats not enough, our host also discusses Poison and The Great Kat and shares more of his twisted musical views and plays a track by the obscure Boston band Flexie. 2019-01-1836 minBlowing Smoke with Twisted Rico2. The greatest live shows of 2018 and 20 records that blew our minds!On episode two of Blowing Smoke, we talk about some of the best live shows of 2018 which morphs off into a discussion of some of the greatest concerts of all time seen by our host Steev Riccardo. We also discuss some of the outstanding overlooked musical gems that slipped under the radar, in a segment called 20 Records that Blew My Mind. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review !2019-01-0941 min
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico1. The Rock N Roll journey that brought us here (pilot)On the first episode of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, the show's host Steev Riccardo talks about his long career in the music industry. Steev started in college radio and later worked for independent record labels like Enigma, Roadrunner, Giant, and Metal Blade Records. He was also involved with Third Stone music before working at A&M Records. In 1998, he started Twisted Rico Management and was label manager at Red Car Records. We also talk a bit about the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame and more...
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The Charms "So Pretty"...2019-01-0337 min