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Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 218 2024 Year in ReviewSend us a textRay the Roadie and Hollywood Mike recap some of the episodes from 2024.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2024-12-2414 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 218 2024 Year in ReviewSend us a textRay the Roadie and Hollywood Mike recap some of the episodes from 2024.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2024-12-2414 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 162 TD ClarkSend us a textT D Clark lights up the stage with his fiery playing, incredible songs and party style stage show like no other. He has performed tour supports and regional supports for Gold and Platinum selling acts. Ray and Mike tried to slow him down a bit and get the backstory from him and his band.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-11-2852 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 162 TD ClarkSend us a textT D Clark lights up the stage with his fiery playing, incredible songs and party style stage show like no other. He has performed tour supports and regional supports for Gold and Platinum selling acts. Ray and Mike tried to slow him down a bit and get the backstory from him and his band.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-11-2852 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 161 Abby Kay BandSend us a textThe Abby Kay Band hails from Northern Illinois. This up-and-coming band plays a wide variety of music spanning multiple decades and musical genres for an authentic midwestern rock feel that is sure to have the crowd engaged and dancing. They also play crowd-pleasing original songs that continue to develop into fan favorites. Ray and Mike met with the band and found out they weren't just all cosmetic, like Mary Kay.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast...2023-11-2150 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 161 Abby Kay BandSend us a textThe Abby Kay Band hails from Northern Illinois. This up-and-coming band plays a wide variety of music spanning multiple decades and musical genres for an authentic midwestern rock feel that is sure to have the crowd engaged and dancing. They also play crowd-pleasing original songs that continue to develop into fan favorites. Ray and Mike met with the band and found out they weren't just all cosmetic, like Mary Kay.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast...2023-11-2150 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 160 Local Notables - Tom LepperSend us a textRay and Mike met with Local Notable - Tom Lepper. Tom's history in the music scene runs wide and far. Tom joined them to tell his stories.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-11-1438 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 160 Local Notables - Tom LepperSend us a textRay and Mike met with Local Notable - Tom Lepper. Tom's history in the music scene runs wide and far. Tom joined them to tell his stories.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-11-1438 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 159 Poison'd CrueSend us a textPoison'd Crue is made up of 4 Pro musicians who don't just play the music, they Live the music. They are all about giving you "Nothing but a Good Time" at the show. Taking you back to that decade of 80's Glam Rock! Ray and Mike met with them to see how they got Poison'd and where is their Crue?Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-11-0752 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 159 Poison'd CrueSend us a textPoison'd Crue is made up of 4 Pro musicians who don't just play the music, they Live the music. They are all about giving you "Nothing but a Good Time" at the show. Taking you back to that decade of 80's Glam Rock! Ray and Mike met with them to see how they got Poison'd and where is their Crue?Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-11-0752 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 158 The ThrowbacksSend us a textThe Throwbacks might seem like an odd cover band. Three young guys decided to take classic oldies songs from the 1950's and 1960's, and infuse energy and modern song writing into them, to play for audiences who have loved them for decades. Why do this? Having played together for many years, and having grown up listening to the Chicago oldies radio station, these tuxedo wearing gentlemen decided to combine their style of high energy rock with music from a bygone era, to create something unique to the Chicagoland cover scene. Ray and Mike threw...2023-10-3146 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 158 The ThrowbacksSend us a textThe Throwbacks might seem like an odd cover band. Three young guys decided to take classic oldies songs from the 1950's and 1960's, and infuse energy and modern song writing into them, to play for audiences who have loved them for decades. Why do this? Having played together for many years, and having grown up listening to the Chicago oldies radio station, these tuxedo wearing gentlemen decided to combine their style of high energy rock with music from a bygone era, to create something unique to the Chicagoland cover scene. Ray and Mike threw...2023-10-3146 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 157 wht.rbbt.objSend us a textBluesy, Smoky, Sexy, and Raw. wht.rbbt.obj ("White Rabbit Object") is a "femme fatale" fronted, guitar driven alternative rock outfit from Chicago, Illinois. What started as a secret side project for a married couple, Frank & River Rabbitte, wht.rbbt.obj has grown into a four piece musical tour de force. Ray and Mike met with them to find out how they hopped into this musical adventure.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-10-241h 00Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 157 wht.rbbt.objSend us a textBluesy, Smoky, Sexy, and Raw. wht.rbbt.obj ("White Rabbit Object") is a "femme fatale" fronted, guitar driven alternative rock outfit from Chicago, Illinois. What started as a secret side project for a married couple, Frank & River Rabbitte, wht.rbbt.obj has grown into a four piece musical tour de force. Ray and Mike met with them to find out how they hopped into this musical adventure.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-10-241h 00
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 156 Amy Stephan and CompanySend us a textAmy Stephan’s powerful voice and amazing guitar skills bring an exciting dimension to the music she performs. Amy’s musical interests vary widely, but rock and metal are her first loves. Equally comfortable on vocals, guitars or both, Amy has been a big part of more than a few Chicago area bands. Her style, voice, and incredible guitar playing keep audiences happy show after show after show. Ray and Mike met with her and her bass player Mark Schiele to find out how she's slashed her way into the music scene.Support the...2023-10-101h 02Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 156 Amy Stephan and CompanySend us a textAmy Stephan’s powerful voice and amazing guitar skills bring an exciting dimension to the music she performs. Amy’s musical interests vary widely, but rock and metal are her first loves. Equally comfortable on vocals, guitars or both, Amy has been a big part of more than a few Chicago area bands. Her style, voice, and incredible guitar playing keep audiences happy show after show after show. Ray and Mike met with her and her bass player Mark Schiele to find out how she's slashed her way into the music scene.Support the...2023-10-101h 02
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 155 Blind RealitySend us a textThe musicians in Blind Reality have been friends for over 30 years. Many years later, B.R logged hundreds of gigs — with the occasional festival appearance — in clubs across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Ray and Mike met with some of the band members to find out what is their reality.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-10-0351 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 155 Blind RealitySend us a textThe musicians in Blind Reality have been friends for over 30 years. Many years later, B.R logged hundreds of gigs — with the occasional festival appearance — in clubs across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Ray and Mike met with some of the band members to find out what is their reality.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-10-0351 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 154 Brookwood DriveSend us a textBrookwood Drive is a Chicago-area band that fate brought together. Four guys with the same love for playing music. A melding of blues, rock, and funk with a pinch of salt are the ingredients in the recipe of their music. Ray and Mike attempted to deconstruct this recipe to see what all the spices are that holds them together.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-09-1938 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 154 Brookwood DriveSend us a textBrookwood Drive is a Chicago-area band that fate brought together. Four guys with the same love for playing music. A melding of blues, rock, and funk with a pinch of salt are the ingredients in the recipe of their music. Ray and Mike attempted to deconstruct this recipe to see what all the spices are that holds them together.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-09-1938 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 153 Primal MoonSend us a textPrimal Moon consists of Joe Brunker on vocals, Brian Alberts on guitar, Luke Pope on bass, and Tony Tessari on drums. They are a rock band whose goal is to help bring rock music back into the mainstream. Ray and Mike spoke with them to find out if they can achieve this goal, or is it just the cow jumping over the Primal Moon.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-09-1246 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 153 Primal MoonSend us a textPrimal Moon consists of Joe Brunker on vocals, Brian Alberts on guitar, Luke Pope on bass, and Tony Tessari on drums. They are a rock band whose goal is to help bring rock music back into the mainstream. Ray and Mike spoke with them to find out if they can achieve this goal, or is it just the cow jumping over the Primal Moon.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-09-1246 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 152 StrawdawgSend us a textStrawdawg is Chicagoland's answer to great Country, New Country, Old Country, Classic Rock and Original Music. They draw from a wide variety of entertainers. There is defintely somethiing there for you. Ray and Mike went to find out what makes a Strawdawg howl!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-08-2937 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 152 StrawdawgSend us a textStrawdawg is Chicagoland's answer to great Country, New Country, Old Country, Classic Rock and Original Music. They draw from a wide variety of entertainers. There is defintely somethiing there for you. Ray and Mike went to find out what makes a Strawdawg howl!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-08-2937 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 151 Mike Hansen of HurricaneSend us a textMike Hansen is considered to be one of the top, first call drummers in the music business and has supported some of the biggest names in the industry. We met with Mike to hear where his career has been and where it's going. Some say he's moving like a Hurricane!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-08-2250 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 151 Mike Hansen of HurricaneSend us a textMike Hansen is considered to be one of the top, first call drummers in the music business and has supported some of the biggest names in the industry. We met with Mike to hear where his career has been and where it's going. Some say he's moving like a Hurricane!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-08-2250 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 149 Shukin And The RamblersSend us a textShukin and the Ramblers is the Rusty Roots Rock Revue you’ll have to see to believe. Influenced by the American sounds of the Chicago Blues, Classic RnB, Roots Country, a Funky dose of Gypsy Jazz and a Punk Rock edge. Ray and Mike met with Matt, Rob and Dan to find out how this group came together.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-08-0844 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 149 Shukin And The RamblersSend us a textShukin and the Ramblers is the Rusty Roots Rock Revue you’ll have to see to believe. Influenced by the American sounds of the Chicago Blues, Classic RnB, Roots Country, a Funky dose of Gypsy Jazz and a Punk Rock edge. Ray and Mike met with Matt, Rob and Dan to find out how this group came together.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-08-0844 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 148 How Rude 90's BandSend us a textBringing all the best hits from the 90's, from Pop to Grunge. These guys will make you think you time travelled back over 20 years ago. Ray and Mike spoke with Gary and Tyler and found out how rude they really are.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-08-0142 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 148 How Rude 90's BandSend us a textBringing all the best hits from the 90's, from Pop to Grunge. These guys will make you think you time travelled back over 20 years ago. Ray and Mike spoke with Gary and Tyler and found out how rude they really are.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-08-0142 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 147 The Rosedale Ramblin' BandSend us a textThe Rosedale Ramblin' Band performs classic country, rock, and Americana in the Chicago area. Ray and Mike met with two of there members, Tom and Jim, to find out where they ramble and where they're rambling to.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-07-2547 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 147 The Rosedale Ramblin' BandSend us a textThe Rosedale Ramblin' Band performs classic country, rock, and Americana in the Chicago area. Ray and Mike met with two of there members, Tom and Jim, to find out where they ramble and where they're rambling to.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-07-2547 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 146 Smells Like Dave GrohlSend us a textSmells Like Dave Grohl formed in 2014 after a group of dedicated Foo Fighters fans decided they wanted more than to be in the audience. Ray and Mike got down to the source of this odor.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-07-1845 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 146 Smells Like Dave GrohlSend us a textSmells Like Dave Grohl formed in 2014 after a group of dedicated Foo Fighters fans decided they wanted more than to be in the audience. Ray and Mike got down to the source of this odor.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-07-1845 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 145 Jessica Endres of The RoxySend us a textNestled in downtown Lockport, The Roxy is Chicagoland's premier hidden gem for swing dancing, live music, comedy shows, and more. Owned by Trinity Services Inc, ROXY serves to support adults with special needs. Ray and Mike met with the one person that makes it all happen there, Jessica Endres.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-07-1142 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 145 Jessica Endres of The RoxySend us a textNestled in downtown Lockport, The Roxy is Chicagoland's premier hidden gem for swing dancing, live music, comedy shows, and more. Owned by Trinity Services Inc, ROXY serves to support adults with special needs. Ray and Mike met with the one person that makes it all happen there, Jessica Endres.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-07-1142 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 144 Private InstigatorsSend us a text"We are the Private Instigators, and we're here to start something." Ray and Mike met with Dominic and Tommy to find out what they're starting and where they're going.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-07-0446 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 144 Private InstigatorsSend us a text"We are the Private Instigators, and we're here to start something." Ray and Mike met with Dominic and Tommy to find out what they're starting and where they're going.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-07-0446 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 143 Brad RedlichSend us a textBorn and raised in Bolingbrook, IL. Brad has been known for playing solo-acoustic shows at bars and venues in Chicagoland. Naturally, that has given him a reputation of having a feel-good, country approach. Ray and Mike met with Brad to learn about him and his "Rock n Roll with a Southern Soul" attitude.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-06-2750 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 143 Brad RedlichSend us a textBorn and raised in Bolingbrook, IL. Brad has been known for playing solo-acoustic shows at bars and venues in Chicagoland. Naturally, that has given him a reputation of having a feel-good, country approach. Ray and Mike met with Brad to learn about him and his "Rock n Roll with a Southern Soul" attitude.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-06-2750 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 142 Kathryn ClaahsenSend us a textA classically trained artist who studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kathryn Claahsen's current focus is primarily on painting dance and music scenes, but also does other commissioned portrait and landscape work. Ray and Mike met with her to discuss her work with musicians and bands throughout the area.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-06-2037 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 142 Kathryn ClaahsenSend us a textA classically trained artist who studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kathryn Claahsen's current focus is primarily on painting dance and music scenes, but also does other commissioned portrait and landscape work. Ray and Mike met with her to discuss her work with musicians and bands throughout the area.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-06-2037 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 141 CoverliciousSend us a textCoverlicious is one of Chicago's premier cover bands. Playing music from multiple decades and genres, you can expect to hear rock, classic rock, pop, country, funk and more. Coverlicious is made up of five seasoned professional musicians from different musical backgrounds.Ray and Mike met with them to hear what their covering and where things are going.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-06-1347 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 141 CoverliciousSend us a textCoverlicious is one of Chicago's premier cover bands. Playing music from multiple decades and genres, you can expect to hear rock, classic rock, pop, country, funk and more. Coverlicious is made up of five seasoned professional musicians from different musical backgrounds.Ray and Mike met with them to hear what their covering and where things are going.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-06-1347 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 140 SouthboundSend us a textSouthbound is a Country Rock cover band, with some southern rock, Texas Blues, classic country, and some oldies sprinkled in. Hailing from Northern Illinois, the five members have come together to play fun, energetic music that is intended to get fans out of their seats and on the dance floor! Ray and Mike got their cowboys boots on and met with the whole gang.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-06-0647 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 140 SouthboundSend us a textSouthbound is a Country Rock cover band, with some southern rock, Texas Blues, classic country, and some oldies sprinkled in. Hailing from Northern Illinois, the five members have come together to play fun, energetic music that is intended to get fans out of their seats and on the dance floor! Ray and Mike got their cowboys boots on and met with the whole gang.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-06-0647 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 139 Block Chain CoalitionSend us a textBlock Chain Coalition consists of Ron Thomas and Tony Engel who powered the engines behind Chicago's legendary original band Veilside for 15+ years, Louis Paskalides on Keys who along with Bob Berg on bass were part of another strong Chicago original band force with Ron circa '87-'92 in ONYX. The band is locked in with the addition of probably the most under-rated guitarist in the scene, our lead guitarist Matt Rhodes, Matt is a veteran of the scene also with Aeth3r, Super-Unknown, and Ten among others. Ray and Mike met with them and...2023-05-2347 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 139 Block Chain CoalitionSend us a textBlock Chain Coalition consists of Ron Thomas and Tony Engel who powered the engines behind Chicago's legendary original band Veilside for 15+ years, Louis Paskalides on Keys who along with Bob Berg on bass were part of another strong Chicago original band force with Ron circa '87-'92 in ONYX. The band is locked in with the addition of probably the most under-rated guitarist in the scene, our lead guitarist Matt Rhodes, Matt is a veteran of the scene also with Aeth3r, Super-Unknown, and Ten among others. Ray and Mike met with them and...2023-05-2347 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 137 JakTripperSend us a textThe band merges diverse styles and influences together in an eclectic mix of Rock, Alternative, Pop, Metal, and Blues. The results are far from typical of most bands on the scene today. – JakTripper flat out rocks! Ray and Mike rocked out with John and Doug to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-05-0953 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 137 JakTripperSend us a textThe band merges diverse styles and influences together in an eclectic mix of Rock, Alternative, Pop, Metal, and Blues. The results are far from typical of most bands on the scene today. – JakTripper flat out rocks! Ray and Mike rocked out with John and Doug to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-05-0953 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 136 Forever FlannelSend us a textThe best hits of the 90's and BEYOND!! Guaranteed to keep the party going all night long! Ray and Mike got together with Bryan, Steve and Ricker to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-05-0252 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 136 Forever FlannelSend us a textThe best hits of the 90's and BEYOND!! Guaranteed to keep the party going all night long! Ray and Mike got together with Bryan, Steve and Ricker to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-05-0252 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 135 Superfly SymphonySend us a textFew names are establishing themselves so firmly in the world of Disco music like Superfly Symphony. A group of multi-talented performers and songwriters, Superfly Symphony takes listeners on a exiting journey through the 70s and beyond with show. Ray and Mike met with Ken, Kristi and Kelly to get their backstory. Get your boogie shoes on and hit the dance floor with Superfly Symphony!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-04-2543 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 135 Superfly SymphonySend us a textFew names are establishing themselves so firmly in the world of Disco music like Superfly Symphony. A group of multi-talented performers and songwriters, Superfly Symphony takes listeners on a exiting journey through the 70s and beyond with show. Ray and Mike met with Ken, Kristi and Kelly to get their backstory. Get your boogie shoes on and hit the dance floor with Superfly Symphony!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-04-2543 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 134 O.N.S.E.TSend us a textO.N.S.E.T is a Classic Rock cover band from the Cary, IL. Featuring the music of: Queen, Pat Benatar, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Heart and more! Ray and Mike met with the group to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-04-1855 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 134 O.N.S.E.TSend us a textO.N.S.E.T is a Classic Rock cover band from the Cary, IL. Featuring the music of: Queen, Pat Benatar, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Heart and more! Ray and Mike met with the group to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-04-1855 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 133 Grace & JohnSend us a textRay and Mike met with Grace & John to find out how it all began and where is it going!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-04-1132 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 133 Grace & JohnSend us a textRay and Mike met with Grace & John to find out how it all began and where is it going!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-04-1132 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 132 Lia CatonSend us a textAward-winning artist Lia Caton is a little bit country and a little rock and roll with soul. She was named 2022 "Vocalist of the Year" (multi-genre) at the 8th annual Josie Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and dubbed one of Glancer Magazine’s 'Most Fascinating Faces of 2021'. Ray and Mike met with Lia and got her backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-04-0431 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 132 Lia CatonSend us a textAward-winning artist Lia Caton is a little bit country and a little rock and roll with soul. She was named 2022 "Vocalist of the Year" (multi-genre) at the 8th annual Josie Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and dubbed one of Glancer Magazine’s 'Most Fascinating Faces of 2021'. Ray and Mike met with Lia and got her backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-04-0431 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 131 Libido Funk CircusSend us a textLibido Funk Circus is a 5 Star act all around. They perform the songs that will even get the non-dancer out to the floor to shake it up. Ray and Mike met up with Desiree and Jeff to get the backstory of the band.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-03-2847 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 131 Libido Funk CircusSend us a textLibido Funk Circus is a 5 Star act all around. They perform the songs that will even get the non-dancer out to the floor to shake it up. Ray and Mike met up with Desiree and Jeff to get the backstory of the band.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-03-2847 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 130 Crawford's DaughterSend us a textCrawford's Daughter is a group of 4 dynamic Chicago musicians tackling songs from Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, The Pretenders, Bonnie Raitt, Little Big Town, Heart, Al Green, as well as originals. Delivering fiery guitar, powerful vocals, creative bass lines, and tight harmonies. Ray and Mike met with the band to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-03-2136 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 130 Crawford's DaughterSend us a textCrawford's Daughter is a group of 4 dynamic Chicago musicians tackling songs from Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, The Pretenders, Bonnie Raitt, Little Big Town, Heart, Al Green, as well as originals. Delivering fiery guitar, powerful vocals, creative bass lines, and tight harmonies. Ray and Mike met with the band to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-03-2136 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 129 Sucker PunchSend us a textChicagoland’s rock and pop cover band that you never saw coming; delivering hits that will knock you out! Fun, four piece, female fronted music...where good music and the party collide. Ray and Mike met with them to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-03-1444 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 129 Sucker PunchSend us a textChicagoland’s rock and pop cover band that you never saw coming; delivering hits that will knock you out! Fun, four piece, female fronted music...where good music and the party collide. Ray and Mike met with them to get their backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-03-1444 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 128 Andrew Scott DenlingerSend us a textAndrew Scott Denlinger has been a part of the Chicago music scene for quite a while. His brand of American rock n’ roll is as diverse as the city he calls “home.” In between then and now, Andrew has toured the nation as the bassist for Chicago country-artist Nick Lynch playing and performing for thousands across the USA. Ray and Mike met with Andrew and got his backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-03-0745 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 128 Andrew Scott DenlingerSend us a textAndrew Scott Denlinger has been a part of the Chicago music scene for quite a while. His brand of American rock n’ roll is as diverse as the city he calls “home.” In between then and now, Andrew has toured the nation as the bassist for Chicago country-artist Nick Lynch playing and performing for thousands across the USA. Ray and Mike met with Andrew and got his backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-03-0745 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 127 ArklightSend us a textOrlando Big Al Alvarez has been in the Rock Scene for many years playing drums for many bands. He and his friend Apache, who was in the Salsa Scene in Chicago for many years, decided to form a Classic Rock and 90’s Alternative band to bring those clear Salsa vocals to Rock music. Ray and Mike met with them and got the whole backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-02-2838 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 127 ArklightSend us a textOrlando Big Al Alvarez has been in the Rock Scene for many years playing drums for many bands. He and his friend Apache, who was in the Salsa Scene in Chicago for many years, decided to form a Classic Rock and 90’s Alternative band to bring those clear Salsa vocals to Rock music. Ray and Mike met with them and got the whole backstory.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-02-2838 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 126 Two Beer TommySend us a textTwo Beer Tommy a local Country and Rock band making a name for themselves. Ray and Mike catch up with them.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-02-2142 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 126 Two Beer TommySend us a textTwo Beer Tommy a local Country and Rock band making a name for themselves. Ray and Mike catch up with them.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-02-2142 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 125 Stereo-FiSend us a textThis week Ray and Mike met with some of the guys from the Stereo-Fi band. Check and see how many times Ray screws up and calls them Semper Fi.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-02-1438 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 125 Stereo-FiSend us a textThis week Ray and Mike met with some of the guys from the Stereo-Fi band. Check and see how many times Ray screws up and calls them Semper Fi.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-02-1438 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEP 124 The Hurricane ProjectSend us a textThe Hurricane Project is a group of seasoned blues musicians who are striving to keep the blues alive for much longer. Ray and Mike sat down with the band to find out how that is going.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-02-0753 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEP 124 The Hurricane ProjectSend us a textThe Hurricane Project is a group of seasoned blues musicians who are striving to keep the blues alive for much longer. Ray and Mike sat down with the band to find out how that is going.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-02-0753 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 123 Billy Osman BandSend us a textThis week Ray and Mike catch up with Billy Osman and his boys.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-01-3147 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 123 Billy Osman BandSend us a textThis week Ray and Mike catch up with Billy Osman and his boys.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-01-3147 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastJesse PerezSend us a textRay and Mike caught up with Jesse Perez on where it all started for him and where he is going today. Check our this Jesses Perez Experience!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-01-2441 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastJesse PerezSend us a textRay and Mike caught up with Jesse Perez on where it all started for him and where he is going today. Check our this Jesses Perez Experience!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-01-2441 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 121 Renegade WildflowerSend us a textBringing you some of the best Southern Rock in the area Renegade Wildflower does not disappoint. Ray and Mike met with them to hear about their journey.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-01-1024 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 121 Renegade WildflowerSend us a textBringing you some of the best Southern Rock in the area Renegade Wildflower does not disappoint. Ray and Mike met with them to hear about their journey.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-01-1024 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 120 Cheap Foreign CarsSend us a textA Triple-Tribute band that outplays the ones that only do one! Ray and Mike got a chance to meet with some of the guys and find out where it all came from.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-01-0335 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 120 Cheap Foreign CarsSend us a textA Triple-Tribute band that outplays the ones that only do one! Ray and Mike got a chance to meet with some of the guys and find out where it all came from.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2023-01-0335 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 119 The Lounge PuppetsSend us a textThe Lounge Puppets have been rockin' the Chicagoland area for many, many years. Ray and Mike sat down with Pete and John to talk about where it all started and whats in store for today.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2022-12-2749 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 119 The Lounge PuppetsSend us a textThe Lounge Puppets have been rockin' the Chicagoland area for many, many years. Ray and Mike sat down with Pete and John to talk about where it all started and whats in store for today.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2022-12-2749 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 118 MeltdowneSend us a textMeltdowne is a trio of hard rocking, heavy metal guys who have been putting oput great music for many years. Ray and Mike got a chance to talk with them and hear their story.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2022-12-2033 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 118 MeltdowneSend us a textMeltdowne is a trio of hard rocking, heavy metal guys who have been putting oput great music for many years. Ray and Mike got a chance to talk with them and hear their story.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2022-12-2033 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 117 Downtown Charlie BrownSend us a textThe Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a local band out of Chicagoland is one of the hottest blues bands in the Chicago area. Playing a mixture of R&B, Delta, New Orleans and Chicago style Blues as well as well as Jazz and a taste of Rock and Roll has kept them gigging on a weekly basis for over 20 years. Ray and Mike had the honor of sitting down with Downtown Charlie Brown to hear his story.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M...2022-12-1331 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 117 Downtown Charlie BrownSend us a textThe Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a local band out of Chicagoland is one of the hottest blues bands in the Chicago area. Playing a mixture of R&B, Delta, New Orleans and Chicago style Blues as well as well as Jazz and a taste of Rock and Roll has kept them gigging on a weekly basis for over 20 years. Ray and Mike had the honor of sitting down with Downtown Charlie Brown to hear his story.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M...2022-12-1331 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 116 The Fabulous KingsSend us a textThe Fabulous Kings (formerly the Billy King Band) playing some of the hottest Blues in the Chicagoland. Ray and Mike met with John Clark, George May, Billy Rider and Victor Sandri. to talk about the early days, as well as becoming The Fabulous Kings.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2022-12-0636 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 116 The Fabulous KingsSend us a textThe Fabulous Kings (formerly the Billy King Band) playing some of the hottest Blues in the Chicagoland. Ray and Mike met with John Clark, George May, Billy Rider and Victor Sandri. to talk about the early days, as well as becoming The Fabulous Kings.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2022-12-0636 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastWelcome Mike MetoyerSend us a textWelcome to Mike Metoyer as the new cohost of The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2022-11-2802 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastWelcome Mike MetoyerSend us a textWelcome to Mike Metoyer as the new cohost of The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2022-11-2802 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 75 Ray Vanda of Christian Friday and Falcon EddySend us a textGoing back a little this week, back to the late 70's and early 80's. This week we bring you Ray Vanda, guitarist with Christian Friday and Falcon Eddy. These two groups were very popular around town for many years. Check out Ray's story.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2021-02-1638 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 75 Ray Vanda of Christian Friday and Falcon EddySend us a textGoing back a little this week, back to the late 70's and early 80's. This week we bring you Ray Vanda, guitarist with Christian Friday and Falcon Eddy. These two groups were very popular around town for many years. Check out Ray's story.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2021-02-1638 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 61 Mike ArturiSend us a textMike Arturi is a lifelong professional musician and music lover. Mike has toured, performed, and/or recorded with numerous internationally acclaimed artists including Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, and Del Shannon. Since 1996 Mike has been a full time member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee band, The Lovin’ Spoonful!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2020-10-0650 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEp 61 Mike ArturiSend us a textMike Arturi is a lifelong professional musician and music lover. Mike has toured, performed, and/or recorded with numerous internationally acclaimed artists including Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, and Del Shannon. Since 1996 Mike has been a full time member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee band, The Lovin’ Spoonful!Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2020-10-0650 min
Rock n Roll Chicago PodcastEP 49 Mike AquinoSend us a textMike Aquino’s guitar playing has been quoted as “going from country to jazz to rock to blues often within the same phrase”. He started playing guitar at the age of 8 and hasn’t looked back since.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2020-05-2651 minRock n Roll Chicago PodcastEP 49 Mike AquinoSend us a textMike Aquino’s guitar playing has been quoted as “going from country to jazz to rock to blues often within the same phrase”. He started playing guitar at the age of 8 and hasn’t looked back since.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com2020-05-2651 min