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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
Hosted by Steev Riccardo · EN
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, hosted by music industry veteran Steev Riccardo, brings you weekly conversations with the people who make the music world go round — musicians, songwriters, producers, label execs, roadies, publicists, and more. Each episode also serves up fresh new music picks, honest song reviews, and no-shortage-of-stories rock 'n' roll road tales
Follow along on Instagram @blowingsmokewithTR, or reach out to Steev directly at twistedrico@gmail.com.
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371. Justin Keane & Amy Young - Canyons And Locusts
Feb 3, 202500:52:18Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we are joined by Justin Keane and Amy Young, the fantastic indie rock duo known as Canyons And Locusts.Canyons and Locusts is a melodic noise-rock duo from Boston and Phoenix, consisting of Justin Keane (vocals, guitar) from Boston and Amy Young (drums, backing vocals) from Phoenix. The band’s sound is defined by edgy guitar riffs, pulsating drum beats, and emotionally charged vocals, blending indie rock influences with an experimental edge.Both Keane and Young honed their craft in previous bands before joining forces to create Canyons and Locusts. The duo’s music evokes a raw, atmospheric energy, with each song exploring different emotional landscapes.The band’s upcoming 2025 concept album, "The Goal Gigolo", is inspired by a vivid dream Keane had about a character of the same name. The album is described as a cinematic journey, drawing comparisons to Robert Altman’s film "The Long Goodbye". Their 2024 EP, "The Red Angel", marked a significant step in their sonic evolution, featuring the singles "Buck Dharma's Eyes" and "To Art Bell." The track "Anna Save A Life" will appear on "The Goal Gigolo", adding to the anticipation for the full album's release. Canyons and Locusts continue to push boundaries with their unique blend of storytelling, sound, and emotion.MusicCanyons And Locusts "Anna Save A Life"Additional MusicThe Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
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370. Al Barile/Jaime Sciarappa - SSD(replay from October 2022)
Jan 30, 202501:46:01Tap to summarizeThe interview segment of this episode was originally recorded and aired in October 2022. Congratulations to SSD on their induction into the New England Music Hall Of Fame! MusicSSD - "Glue"Additional MusicThe Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"Produced and Hosted by Steev RiccardoSSD interview recorded at Voice Motel by Mike Nash
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369. Warren Zanes - The Del Fuegos, Author
Jan 27, 202501:20:17Tap to summarizeIn this special episode, Warren Zanes joins us to share the incredible journey of his life—from his teenage years playing in The Del Fuegos to his remarkable career as an author. He talks about his books on Tom Petty, Dusty Springfield, and his latest work, Deliver Me From Nowhere, which is soon to be adapted into a film. The book dives into the making of Bruce Springsteen's iconic Nebraska album.From https://www.warren-zanes.comWarren Zanes is a New York Times bestselling author, a Grammy-nominated documentary producer, and a professor currently teaching at at New York University. As a teenager, Warren Zanes joined The Del Fuegos, making three records for Slash/Warner Bros.. Later, after earning his Ph.D in Visual and Cultural Studies from The University of Rochester, Zanes released Memory Girls, the first of four solo recordings made for Dualtone Nashville. In the non-profit area, Warren was the Vice President of Education and Public Programs at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and, for ten years, Executive Director of The Rock and Roll Forever Foundation. His books include Dusty in Memphis, the first volume in the celebrated 33 1/3 Series, Petty: The Biography, Revolutions in Sound: Warner Bros. Records, and his new book about Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, Deliver Me from Nowhere. With Garth Brooks, Zanes has worked on five books in the artist’s Anthology Series. Among his work in film, Zanes was a consulting producer on the Oscar-winning Twenty Feet from Stardom, a producer on the Grammy-nominated PBS/Soundbreaking series, conducted interviews for Martin Scorsese’s George Harrison: Living in the Material World, and served as writer for The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash. He is an active member of both poet Paul Muldoon’s Rogue Oliphant collective and a family that includes his sons, Lucian and Piero.MusicWarren Zanes "I'll Never Forget That Day With You"Additional Music The Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
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368. Top Audio Clips From The Show Volume 2
Jan 23, 202500:43:47Tap to summarizeSpecial bonus episode featuring audio clips from various shows by Warren Zanes, Frank Meyer, Rev Hank, Mariel Loveland, Corey Loog Brennan, Dana Colley(Morphine), Britt Lightning(Vixen), Keith Bennett, Pete Cassani, Emily Grogan, Jo Krieger(JVK), Devon Thompson, Emily Whitehurst, Tom Baker, Jim McCarty(The Yardbirds), and Dave Amato(REO Speedwagon). MusicUltrabomb "Who Knows"JVK "Freak"(live acoustic)Astral Bitch "Haunting You"Rob Moss and Skin Tight Skin "We Just Don't Know"Additional MusicThe Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N RollProduced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
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367. Destiny Costa - Mark Skin Radio
Jan 20, 202501:05:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're joined by Destiny Costa, a DJ at Boston's Mark Skin Radio and a contributor to the Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico podcast. Destiny also starred in the 1996 indie film Chalk, delivering a fantastic performance. We dive into all of that, plus geek out over our favorite bands and tunes! "Chalk" https://vimeo.com/ondemand/chalkfilm Music Greg Allen's Fringe Religion "She's Stoned" Additional Music The Charms "So Pretty" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
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