Apr 29, 2025
It’s hard to be in a bad mood after a Save Ferris show. They are simply a fun band to see live, and their shows are a great way to kinda forget all the (looks around) madness going on in the world.
That was reinforced on Saturday, August 26, when Save Ferris returned to Chicago to kick off their “Get Dancing”...
Apr 28, 2025
This is a historic first for the podcast: The cast of the beloved (and rapidly-growing) Spectral Silhouette Radio Show performs a scene created exclusively for Car Con Carne.
What is the Spectral Silhouette? Before the performance, I had a great chat with Henry Scherer, the mad genius behind the concept, to learn...
Apr 23, 2025
Threadless - the online artist community and design marketplace - is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Founder and CEO Jake Nickell joins me for char dogs at Poochie’s (a favorite for hot dog fans north of the city) and talks about the company’s history, his leadership role, and why he celebrates the...
Apr 20, 2025
I’m joined for this episode by Carla Harvey, who we first came to know through her 15-ish years with the band she co-founded, Butcher Babies.
At the beginning of this year, she announced that she’s the new “Acid Queen” in Lords of Acid, with a tour and album to follow. As I describe early in the episode, Lords...
Apr 18, 2025
FITZGERALDS (6615 Roosevelt in Berwyn) is, without a doubt, one of my favorite places to see music and simply hang out. The vibe is always chill, and the bookings are fantastic.
Beyond that, the building is historic! FITZGERALDS was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Park...