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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blowingsmoketr/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/subscribe Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico starring music industry veteran Steev Riccardo features weekly guests mostly from the world of music including musicians, songwriters, record producers, label managers, roadies, publicists etc. There are also new music segments, new songs, reviews, and other lively rock n roll road stories. Follow Blowi ...
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Excited to be joined by Chuck Staton of the Funbearable Podcast, singer of Senior Discount, and producer of Tuesdays with Stories!Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFoll…
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Lynda Mandolyn, who has been playing in phenomenal bands since 1986(Inside Out, Fabulous Disaster, Tiger Bomb, Crystal Canyon etc.) returns to the show to talk about her early days in Detroit, moving to SF, Portland, songwriting, touring, and lots more.. **Check out Lynda's art show at Hi-Fidelity in Portland Maine on Sunday July 14 at 1PM! Music L…
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Honored to be joined by Mem Von Stein (Exumer), Tommy Stewart (Hallows Eve, Dyer Wolf, Black Doomba Records), Mark Devitio as well as Dan and Ethan of Exaust! This was a lot of fun and it was so cool to have hosted this thrash metal crossover! Check out Exumer on tour with Hirax in Europe this August! Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for …
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Sapling is one of the most interesting bands around. They bring a heavy dose of experimental punk noise with a dab of art to the table and pulverize you with rock n roll. We had all three members of the band (Amber, Rainy, Jonny) on the show and they did not disappoint...MusicSapling "Eris Worship"Sapling "Mata Hari"https://saplingband.bandcamp.com…
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Excited to be joined by metal comedian Peter Angelo to talk about his experience as a metal comedian living in New York. We discussed our favorite bands as well as the life of being a metal comedian. Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_sourc…
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Another geek-out BONUS episode! This team we are joined by Craig Mack aka Charles Rivers on an epsiode which was broadcast live on the WMFO airwaves a few weeks ago. Boston DJ Mike Newman mans the board and chimes in here and there. On this special bonus episode we rank our all-time favorite live albums... Enjoy! Music The Charms "So Pretty" The Do…
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Jennifer Boyle and Mark McKay(The Long Wait) join us on the show to talk about the Boston Punk Rock Trivia event which will take place at The Somerville Armory in Somerville MA on August 18. Music Strangehold "She's Not Leaving" LaPeste "Spymaster" The Charms "So Pretty" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo…
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Absolutely honored to be joined by Albert Bouchard for a very interesting episode of Disturbing the Priest! I hit Albert with some hard-hitting questions as well as some cowbell talk. Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_c…
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Scott O'Dowd aka Scotty Fuse joins us on the show to talk about his band stoner rockers Cortez and a long line of cool bands he has played with in the Boston music scene...MusicCortez "No Escape"https://cortezboston.bandcamp.com/album/sell-the-futureAdditional music The Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"Watch us on you tubehttps:/…
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Honored to be joined by the one and only Nasty Ronnie of the great Nasty Savage! We went over the entire history of the band as well as Ronnie's career in the wrestling business. Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campai…
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Comedian and host of the "Disturbing The Priest" podcast, Brandon Battick joins us on the show to rank all of Queen's albums. It's a tall order since the host is one of the biggest fans ever. This episode is bound to generate some opinions for sure.. Music The Charms "So Pretty" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and hosted(with a little h…
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Scott Phares joins us on the show to talk about how The Hollywood Stars are releasing their first studio album since the seventies. It's a great story and of course Kim Fowley's name comes up as he co-penned a couple of the bands early songs that were later re-recorded by Alice Cooper and Kiss. Yeah this episode is a good one... Music The Hollywood…
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Absolutely honored to be joined by the great and powerful Lips! It was really great to have a casual discussion covering the new record as well as the music industry as a whole. One and Only is Anvil's 20th record out on June 28th!Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_…
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Samantha 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 Riccardo…
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Honored to be joined by the great Lee Payne of the British heavy metal band Cloven Hoof. We discussed the new record: Heathen Cross out May 31st, 2024! Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm…
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One 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 …
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Excited to be talking with Juan Garcia to learn about EvilDead's new record Toxic Grace out May 25th of this year!Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkLinks:Facebook: face…
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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…
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Excited to be joined by Vinny Castellano of Belushi Speed Ball to talk about Pizza, Municipal Waste, and their new album Stellkira! Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkLi…
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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=lxxyuLJBR…
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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 the…
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Honored to be joined by Riot V Bassist Don Van Stavern to celebrate the history of the band as well as the new record! Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkLinks:Facebook:…
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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…
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I finally did it, I ranked every individual song that was released during Ozzy's time in Black Sabbath, it was not easy but here it is. This is just my opinion so don’t get triggered if your favorite song isn’t also mine. Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=cl…
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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…
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Excited to be joined by Emmy-winning comedian Don Jamieson to talk about his new comedy album: No Sleep 'Til McSorleys! We discussed comedy, metal, and much more. - Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshar…
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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 Pro…
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Honored to be joined by the one and only Sean Killian of Vio-Lence for a quick preshow Interview! We discussed their newest EP as well as their legendary debut record ETERNAL NIGHTMARE! Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePrie...Follow our socials: Instagram: https://www.instag…
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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 D…
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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 …
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Honored to be joined by Craig Behrhorst of the legendary Bay Area band Ruffians. We went over Craig's history in the Bay Area from being an original member of Lȧȧz Rockit to forming Ruffians! -Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! -🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy…
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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…
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Happy to be joined by my good friend Rob Walsh to hear more stories about his time in the music industry. Check out his store Cheap Thrills Music in Dedham Massachusetts! -Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! -🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=cre…
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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" https://www.badbadhats.com/ Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccard…
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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 …
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Excited to be joined by Alvaro Soms of Dorso! Dorso is a thrash metal band from Chile known for its avant-garde approach to the genre. It was great learning more about the history and production behind the band.-Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! -🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_c…
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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...MusicSpiller "The Sparkler"Spiller "God Save The Queens"theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms https://spillerdadpunk…
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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 P…
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Excited to share my top 5 favorite demos from the 80s with Mark DeVito, Mem V. Stein of Exumer, Steev Riccardo of Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, and Zach Robert of Maidenhead.-Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! -🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campai…
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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 Host…
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Honored to be joined by thrash metal legend Craig Locicero to talk about all things Forbidden. We talked about every Forbidden album as well as what the future holds for the band. Very exciting things to look forward to so make sure to follow them on all platforms for updates on the new album!-Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 …
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Excited to be joined by Ralph Robinson of the heavy metal band ASOMVEL! Ralph and I discussed the new release coming out in March of 2024 as well as the general history of the band. -Follow our socials: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disturbingthepriestpodcast/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Intothevoidwmln/-#ASOMVEL #borntorocknroll Di…
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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 Pr…
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Happy to be joined by Reinhard Kruse of the German speed metal band S.D.I. We discussed the entire history of the band as well as what the future holds. There is a lot to look forward to so make sure to follow S.D.I on all platforms!-Facebook: facebook.com/IntothevoidwmlnInstagram: instagram.com/disturbingthepriestpodcastSpotify: https://open.spoti…
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Excited to be joined by Mercury to talk all things Priest! We discussed the new album DARK PULSE as well as the general history of the band.-Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! -🔥PATREON🔥: https://patreon.com/DisturbingthePriest?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=j…
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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://regen…
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