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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

Steev Riccardo
The Brother Stereo
Boston
Ducky Carlisle
The Runaways
Stop Calling Me Frank
Boston Punk Rock Trivia Contest
Women In Music
Politics
Boston Rock Scene
Summer Gloom
Rock Hard 1977
Already Dead
Punk Rock
Let Yourself Go
Boston Punk Rock Scene
The Bellrays
Harvard University
Sharp Class
Blue Collar Punk
Something Like A War

Become a Paid Subscriber: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blowingsmoketr/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: 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... more

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Juli Kryslur
Former college radio star, artist manager, and music industry veteran
Episode: 387. Juli Kryslur
Shurr Jr.
Band of siblings consisting of Kelly, Frankie, and Nick Maxwell
Episode: 386. Shurr Jr.
Christian Dryden
Leader of the New Wave New York band, The Ritualists
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Episode: 385. Christian Dryden - The Ritualists
Destiny Costa
Radio DJ and former actress known for her role in the indie film Chalk.
Episode: 367. Destiny Costa - Mark Skin Radio
Vanessa Goldberg
Owner of Crystal Ball Records
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Episode: 366. Vanessa Goldberg - Crystal Ball Records
Kenny Chambers
Songwriter and guitarist from the American underground scene, known for his work with Moving Targets.
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Episode: 365. Kenny Chambers - Moving Targets
Mike Fitz
Founder, guitarist, and mastermind of Bad Marriage
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Kevin Hellestad
Host of the Chord Progression Podcast
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Episode: 363. Hardcore and Metal 2024 Highlights with Kevin Hellestad
Jo Krieger
Member of the band JVK, known for her strong vocal performances and active involvement in the Boston music scene.
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Episode: 362. JVK Live on WMFO

Host

Steev Riccardo
Host with extensive experience in the music industry, known for engaging conversations with various musicians and industry professionals, drawing insights from their journeys and the current landscape of music.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • True ROCK & ROLLER

    Steev is an all out GREAT GUY! He has been there, done that and has a million great stories to tell. Anything you want to know about music, he’s got it. If you ever get the pleasure to speak to him you can go for hours without feeling anytime pass.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sillcat
    United States2 years ago
  • I knew him when!

    Steev has been a constant source inside knowledge of the Boston (and beyond) Indy rock scene and I’ve been glad to know of him since the jitty pre Y2K era of 1999.

    All around cool guy who likes cats and pro wrestling. The pod is worth a listen - just please get The Chelsea Curve on while I’m still able to hear it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bipolar Buddah
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Steve does a really great job and clearly does his homework with all his guests !! The conversation is easy flowing and he has some true icons on his podcast, Highly recommended !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skybar33
    United States3 years ago
  • 🤘🤘

    It’s very cool to be able to listen to the stories, origins & thoughts by a lot of these local rockers that I’ve only seen live or heard from the turntable!

    I fully deep dove on this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Humble God of Burgers
    United States3 years ago
  • Pale windowless empty pitch Black Death.

    Horrible show. Just like an empty pit of Black Death. I hated every second of this show. I can’t believe how dumb the host is. You know? Yes you know. :) :) later gator. ;)

    Apple Podcasts
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    dumb sh!t
    United States3 years ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

324. Kav Sandhu - Blitz Vega
Q: Can you talk about that a little bit and what the inspiration was from the song and how you made the video and who made it for you?
The song 'Love City' captures Kav's experiences during the early days of the band in LA, with footage from various locations, including Margate and Marina Del Rey.
324. Kav Sandhu - Blitz Vega
Q: Can you talk about how you met Andy and how your relationship grew with him?
Kav met Andy Rourke at a show in Manchester, where Andy's supportive nature led to them staying in touch and eventually forming Blitz Vega together.
324. Kav Sandhu - Blitz Vega
Q: Can you talk about meeting Sean and how that all came together?
Kav met Sean Ryder while putting on events in Leicester, leading to a close partnership that eventually formed the reformed version of Happy Mondays.
326. David Hull
Q: Could you describe your experience filling in for Tom Hamilton in Aerosmith?
It was an exciting experience and a strange responsibility, as I had known Tom for a long time and never expected to play for Aerosmith.
326. David Hull
Q: What was the Joe Perry Project situation?
Joe Perry approached me after a tour and invited me to jam with him for his solo project, leading to a collaboration and recordings together.

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3. Christian Dryden
4. Destiny Costa
5. Vanessa Goldberg
6. Kenny Chambers
7. Mike Fitz
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