386. Shurr Jr.

Episode 386 of the Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico podcast, hosted by Steev Riccardo, titled "386. Shurr Jr." was published on April 10, 2025 and runs 61 minutes.

April 10, 2025 ·61m · Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

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Summary

On this episode we are joined by the Sioux Falls SD indie rock band Shurr Jr. In 2015, siblings Nick and Frankie began writing music and jamming together in their mother’s garage, drawing inspiration from Elliott Smith, the Avett Brothers, Title Fight, and Charmer. At the time, their sister Kelly Maxwell was teaching herself to play guitar, often listening and vibing along to their creations. The trio’s musical journey took on a deeper, more personal meaning after the loss of their father, Frank—an influential member of the Omaha, NE band Fifth of May. In honor of Frank’s legacy, the siblings turned to music as a way to channel their grief and keep his spirit alive. The band’s name, “Sure, Junior,” is a loving tribute to Frank’s iconic catchphrase. Music ClipsThe Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"Shurr Jr. "Lewis Park"No Jive FiveBlondie "Parallel Lines"Enigma Variations VAMagnapop "Hot Boxing"Embrace S/TRoxy Music S/T Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Episode Description

On this episode we are joined by the Sioux Falls SD indie rock band Shurr Jr.

In 2015, siblings Nick and Frankie began writing music and jamming together in their mother’s garage, drawing inspiration from Elliott Smith, the Avett Brothers, Title Fight, and Charmer. At the time, their sister Kelly Maxwell was teaching herself to play guitar, often listening and vibing along to their creations. The trio’s musical journey took on a deeper, more personal meaning after the loss of their father, Frank—an influential member of the Omaha, NE band Fifth of May. In honor of Frank’s legacy, the siblings turned to music as a way to channel their grief and keep his spirit alive. The band’s name, “Sure, Junior,” is a loving tribute to Frank’s iconic catchphrase.

Music Clips

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Shurr Jr. "Lewis Park"

No Jive Five

Blondie "Parallel Lines"

Enigma Variations VA

Magnapop "Hot Boxing"

Embrace S/T

Roxy Music S/T

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo