This was originally posted on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on July 31, 2024.

I have vivid memories of seeing the River City Rebels albums Racism, Religion And War and Playin' To Live, Livin' To Play in stores in the early 2000s (and I'm pretty sure I owned a copy of Playin' To Live, Livin' To Play at one time or another). Both albums have distinctive covers that leave an impression. Fast forward to 2024 and I got a message from a friend on Instagram suggesting I cover River City Rebels. He also admitted to being the band's roadie/merch guy, so I did what anyone with an ounce of journalism training would do (I have an AA in Broadcast Journalism btw) and I asked if he could hook me up with an interview/guest for the podcast.

Dan "Bopper" O'Day started River City Rebels in 1997 in Burlington, VT. During their initial run, the band released seven full-length albums and toured all over the world. After calling it a day in 2010, Bopper reformed the band and released their first new music in 13 with 2013's single "Humble Me" and the 2024 EP Pop Culture Baby.

Follow River City Rebels and Bopper

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverCityRebels/ 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rivercityrebels/ 

YouTube-Rebel Rock Records and more…:  https://www.youtube.com/@RebelGamingClub 

References:

AllMusic - River City Rebels:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/river-city-rebels-mn0000283518 

Discogs - River City Rebels:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/742694-River-City-Rebels 

Last.fm - River City Rebels:  https://www.last.fm/music/River+City+Rebels