May 14, 2022
Two weeks from the day this episode was recorded, Lucky Boys Confusion will play a sold-out 25th anniversary show at Bottom Lounge. Didn’t get tickets in time? No worries: The band was just announced as part of this year’s Riot Fest lineup!
My guest is longtime friend Stubhy of LBC. We talk about the LBC shows...
May 11, 2022
PravdaFest celebrates the 38th anniversary of Chicago-based Pravda Records on June 24 & June 25. Sketchbook in Skokie is playing host to epic Pravda reunions and performances, including:
FRIDAY 6/24 -Boom Hank, Hushdrops, Steve Dawson, Josh Caterer
SATURDAY 6/25 -Handcuffs, Diplomats of Solid Sound, The Service, The...
May 3, 2022
A podcast guest canceled at the last minute, but the show must go on … I’m podcasting tonight from the home office/studio. I talk at length about podcasting and Chicago Podcast Day (happening 5/21/22 at 2112 in Chicago), my record collecting sickness, live music events I’m looking forward to, the state of radio...
Apr 28, 2022
The Chicago Rum Fest is this Saturday at Logan Square Auditorium (2538 N. Kedzie). Joining me to talk about the event, as well as their own spectacular line of spirits, are Jeff Yosowitz and Bob Windy of Star Union Spirits. The Peru, IL distillery is cranking out award-winning spirits that you will absolutely love....
Apr 26, 2022
David McMillin of Fort Frances returns to Car Con Carne, as the band’s new song, “If You Look Hard Enough” is gathering attention. The song is the band’s self-described “most optimistic” tune yet, and it's available in two versions: full band and piano/solo. You should listen to both.
I always enjoy...