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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Hey gang. Dave checking in. During the five years that I worked at the Way Out Club, I am absolutely certain no single person played there more than Bryan Wilson, AKA Roger Dodger. So many nights I walked in to that place not really sure what I was opening up for, and if the first person strolling through the door carrying gear was Roger, I knew I could relax; it was going to be a good time. He was a cheerful guy that loved to play, was always good for a laugh, and legitimately cared about everybody he came into contact with. Every post on social media, every show announcement, every event page, was signed off "Roger Loves You!"
He lived his whole life in St. Louis, and began his musical career at 16 with a pawn shop guitar named Nellie that his father bought him. He would play for and with just about anybody, just for the love of playing music. He spent time in numerous bands (often concurrently) including Close2Zero, Flashback, Incredible Goats, St. Villagers, and a short jaunt with Dirty Bombshell.
We lost Roger to a tragic mishap on the Meramec River this summer. Shortly after his passing, the mastering of his debut solo EP was completed. The title he gave it is an inside joke with his wife referring to their late pit bull Mikey, which he lovingly nicknamed Mikhail Gorbachev. Paradoxal Pterodactyl, in conjunction with his widow Angela Wilson, is pleased and honored to be able to present it to you here for posterity, on our dearly departed homey's birthday. He was very proud of the work he did on this, and we are very proud to have known him and called him friend.
ROGER DODGER & THE DEAF SOVIETS - "PERESTROIKA"
1. Driving With Ice Cream
2. I'm Your Man
3. Killers
4. Surfing Polar Bear
5. Big Fun Big Noise
Music and lyrics by Bryan Wilson
All instruments except drums played by Bryan Wilson
Drums played by Dean Johnson
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tazu Marshall at Utopia Studios
On behalf of Bryan, Angela would like to thank Dave and PP for getting this out there; Tazu and Utopia for making it a reality; Dean for making the long trek out from IL to help make it happen; the Way Out Club (RIP) for opening so many doors for him; Africa Swenson; Jeremy Carpenter; and everyone else who played with him and supported him through this crazy adventure. ROGER LOVES YOU!
Stay tuned for more snacktimes and dare I say even some episodes verrrrrrry shortly.
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
curated by chad. specimens: moses, chad and his orchestra - featuring the top grossing films of 1984 and robbie schroeder, cara, mad at dad (1:33), boatmen belle, management, clark's son, bryan hobein (7:10), yo mamma, son of chad
episode artwork by john king
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
curated by chad and davelybob. specimens: el yunque, sue, son of chad, the insidious device (2:26), the orchestra, adam & dj, old san juan, k-bux, mort & joe, vega, animals rule oslo, morgan county fair demolition derby with davely & kelli, jaded evil lambs, chad, destination machine (22:06), rhiannon, bonus beatz
episode artwork by john king
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
joebryant. @ the backside 10.30.2023
the fourth set of the second ever show (which he booked) at The Backside (which wouldn't exist without all the work he put in during demolition and construction), joebryant. dropped a bucket of feelings on us, a flood of reflective catharsis. we've all been having a time, haven't we?
1. introducing a rainy day2. rainy days and interstates3. her and cigarettes (cheap girls cover)4. tavern bars5. shudders decorated the stairs6. funeral home (daniel johnston cover)7. devil town (daniel johnston cover)8. i was a cigarette9. when this ends you'll remember everything, you tried so hard to forget
get more at joebryant.bandcamp.comfollow at joebryant.art on insta
next show at the Backside is this friday with sticky bangs, 3 of 5, snakes with human traits, and a special secret mystery act! $5, 21+, BYOB, doors 8 show 9, 3127 s grand blvd. enter through the alley. thebacksidestl on the socials.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Destination Machine is a joint venture between Jeremy von Nida of The Insidious Device and Chad Pterodactyl of mad at dad. We think this was probably recorded sometime between 1998 and 2000. It's a classic! Never before released on this planet. Please enjoy thoroughly!
guitar, bass, vocals: Jeremy
drums, tambourine: Chad
For more from Destination Machine, The Insidious Device, and other related projects, explore our previous and future episodes..
Episode 62 is currently being conjured. Check back later and stuff.
Your pal,
chad
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
featuring:
Wally Jones - trumpet
Jerry Jostes - piano
Ed (Chuck) Turner - sax
Bill Davidson - drums
A tribute to an era long past... ballroom dancing, night clubs, and the great musicians who kept the people coming night after night. Recorded live at the Pardella Club, Lemay, MO, in 1952, on a home reel-to-reel recorder... the music and the memories still live.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Grandma Jones for saving everything. Aunt Dot for getting the project going. Jerry Jostes for the photos and details. Dr. Mims at SEMO for help in converting the tape. Chad Pterodactyl for converting the cassette tape.
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
"All Time Greatest Hits"
of Piano Artist - Jerry Jostes
Recorded by - Gary Jostes
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
curated by chad. specimens: son of chad, destination machine, chad and his orchestra, ending bits, hawaii, mrs. pterodactyl, chris, stasia & rhiannon, kenny, bobby, party guy, joe & todd, davelybob, alan, michelle
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
curated by chad. specimens: chad and his orchestra, adam, mort, stasia, andrew, craig, tim, eamon francis toney (5:21), germ v, dave, george hrab, son of chad, cynical simon