The Last Stanza joins me on today's show!! I caught up with them at their rehearsal space to get to know a little more about the band. We deep dive into their upcoming album DECADES APART that is due out February 2026! We talk about working in the studio with engineer Jason McEntire (Sawhorse Studio) & inviting Moon Valjean (Story Of The Year/Goldfinger/Greek Fire) to help produce the album. Hear a preview of the new album including a live acoustic tune & a world premiere of their next single!

See them LIVE:

12/6 Bennie's Pizza Pub in Belleville, IL

2/6 Road to Pointfest at Pop's Sauget, IL

On this episode you'll hear:

• Midnight Brakelight
• Don't Look Down (Live Acoustic)
• All Over Now (World Premiere)

"All Over Now" hits streaming on 12/5. Keep an eye out for the music video! Follow along with The Last Stanza on FB, IG, TikTok & YouTube.

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A while back I linked up with Dave Henson online and had been following along for a while. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with him and get to know him a little better. We deep dive into his story including his journey to Nashville and becoming a songwriter. He shares some stories behind a few of his songs from his latest FULL-TIME FAMILY MAN EP and play live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

• Our Kinda Lovin (Live Acoustic)
• That Damn Song (Live Acoustic)
• I'm Doing Well

Find more from Dave Henson wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with him on FB, IG, YouTube & TikTok.

See him LIVE

10/4 Saturday at Harmonie Verein in Augusta, MO in a songwriter's round with Shena Persons, Mike Heeter & Justin Collie. FREE show! TheHarmonie.org

A while back I had the opportunity to sit with Mike Landau (Phat Buddha Productions) and Joe Hess (formerly of KDHX & Riverfront Times). I've been a fan of there work for a long time but I finally had a chance to sit and talk with them about some of their work in St. Louis music including their latest adventure Free 4 All Music Showcase.

Join us Sept 6th & 7th in St. Louis, MO in the Grand Center as 100 musical acts will be performing for the inaugural Free 4 All! Free4AllSTL.com for full listing, locations & schedule! Free event & all ages.