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Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 234 WarpathSend us a textWarpath plays iconic Album-Oriented Arena Hard Rock covers from the 70’s and 80’s. After a brief hiatus the band is out and about again tearing up the venues. Ray and Mike try and find out where they went?Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2025-05-0639 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 205 AmbidexterousSend us a textAMBIDEXTROUS is a 1960s-70s cover band, which began as a duet in 2014 with Scott Sodaro on electric guitar and his friend from 1st grade, Ray Lemieux, on acoustic. What makes AMBIDEXTROUS unique is their approach to the songs they love. They play them as best they can, using the original formulas which made those songs great. AMBIDEXTROUS has been playing all over the Chicagoland area for years. Only about 1% of the population is truly ambidextrous, so we were very fortunate to have them in the studio to see which way they are going.You can win...2024-09-2457 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 203 Dolph Chaney and the PhinsSend us a textWhile its original heyday was in the early ‘70s, power pop never went away; songwriters and musicians continued to craft finely-tuned, compact songs that – in their own often modest way – carried on the tradition. Dolph Chaney is one of those, but he’s much more than just one of those. Ray and Mike set the hook and reeled him in to get his story.You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a spe...2024-09-101h 00
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 191 Skip GriparisSend us a Text Message.Skip Griparis is a lifelong dynamic stage performer. His wildly popular Heroes of Rock Series features the Heroes, the Hits, the Humor, and the History of the greatest Rock decades: the 50’s/60’/70’s! The dazzling highlight of Skip’s shows is his world-class 3 ½ octave vocal range of breathtaking versatility! Ray and Mike spoke with Skip about his amazing career in all 3 ½ octaves. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special s...2024-06-181h 01
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 190 Yankee CowboySend us a Text Message.The Midwest's Hottest Country Rock Band: Yankee Cowboy! Upbeat, exciting, modern country music with rockin' blasts from the past! This dynamic group is known for their big sound, 3 part harmonies, energetic stage presence, and tight musicianship. Ray and Mike met with Jaren Grey, alone since his bass player blew him off, to find out how they got so hot.You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special...2024-06-1151 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 189 Ninety20Send us a Text Message.A high energy 90's and 2000's rock experience. Ray and Mike were able to slow them down and have a talk with Andres, Tim and Marc.You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show...2024-06-0441 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 188 Patrick SpiroffSend us a Text Message.Originally from Dearborn, MI, Patrick moved to Chicago a few years after college. He made the rounds of all the Open Mic nights and even formed a five piece group that played his originals, as well as some covers.Then life happened, Patrick married and raised a family, so he put music on the backburner.Then in 2008, through a series of different events in his life, he once again picked up his guitar and songs just flowed out of him.Ray and Mike were able to stop the flow for a bit and meet with...2024-05-2855 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 187 Cap'n Funk & the Groove TrainSend us a Text Message.Their music blends rock and pop, with some funk, to create a wall of relentless harmonies. The lyrics are personal and inspired by legends of the time. The horn section steps up seamlessly with the funky flavor we have all learned to love, supported by each other to form the groove. The powerful bands of the 70’s and into the 80’s is what they do! Ray and Mike met with band members Tom Schuett and Rick Ippolito to talk about where this group came from and where they’re headed.Support the Show.Podcast edited by Paul...2024-05-2149 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 186 Aaron NewsomeSend us a Text Message.Singer/songwriter Aaron Newsome has been performing since 2023. He can be found somewhere bringing his origiinal tunes, as well as some classic covers. Ray and Mike met with Aaron and found out how it all came together and where he's going with it.Support the Show.Podcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2024-05-1450 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastSouthtown Soul & Groove BandSouthtown Soul & Groove is an intense, powerful Soul and Rhythm & Blues Band that is exciting audiences and fans at every performance. This 12-member band features both a driving rhythm section and a smokin’ horn section that are both made up of some of the finest musicians in the Chicago Metro area. Ray and Mike met had George and Vince in the studio to find out how this band got so horny.Support the Show.Podcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2024-05-0749 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 184 The M80'sThe M80's are Chicagoland's 80's MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s new wave hitmakers as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Til Tuesday, Berlin, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds and Billy Idol.The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to embrace technology enables them to perform songs in interesting ways which combines the classic sounds and visuals of the genre along with new twists and turns. The M80s provide audiences with a musical and visual experience that goes beyond “80s cover band...2024-04-3052 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 183 FoCoFoCo was Formed in 2018 by 6 amazing musicians sharing the same love & respect for the music of Foreigner, Bad Co & Badfinger. Performing Grammy nominated hits at premier venues across the Midwest with the same energy & passion as the original bands. Ray and Mike managed to snag a couple of the band members and see if it still feels like the first time.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2024-04-2351 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 182 Whiskey DevilsBased in McHenry, IL, they are a country rock cover band featuring hits of the 70's through today. Ray and Mike met with the band to find out what these devils are distilling.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2024-04-1649 min