The Queers (Episode 909)
Before the Queers headlined Punk Rock Tacos at Cemitas Poblanos, Joe Queer jumped in the car for an honest, unapologetic and fun interview. We talked about the benefits of being a touring band in the present day, the pros/cons of…
VOTE FOR CAR CON CARNE: “BEST OF 2023!”
Car Con Carne is nominated for “Best Music Podcast” in the Chicago Reader’s “Best of 2023” poll, and I’d love your help! You can vote by clicking through to the direct CCC entry here: If you want to copy and…
Hushdrops’ John San Juan goes solo for Hideout show (Episode 908)
John San Juan (Hushdrops, Josh Caterer) joins me for a chat in advance of his solo show happening December 29 at the Hideout (also featuring Outronaut and Depravos De La Mour). We talk about the status of Hushdrops (all systems…
Best of 2023 (Episode 907)
This year-end retrospective is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube to keep up to date with one of the comics industry’s most important and celebrated creators. With the year winding down, we’re taking a look back…
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‘A skewed cabaret band of blues, jazz and rockabilly’ – The Claudettes (Episode 906)
Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube to keep up to date with one of the comics industry’s most important and celebrated creators. The Claudettes return for a Chicago show at Old Town…
21 years later… it’s Woolworthy! (Episode 905)
Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube to keep up to date with one of the comics industry’s most important and celebrated creators. It’s been decades … literal decades … since Woolworthy was…
Black Friday Deal: Capital Soirée at SubT (Episode 904)
Capital Soiree headlines Subterranean on Black Friday (11/24/23). It’s one of the best deals you’ll find: Capital Soiree, Violet Crime, Pink Squeeze and Teen Blush for a reasonable $15. James Kourafas and Dean Sinclair from the band joined me to…
Ike Reilly previews ‘Music for Mars’ benefit for saxophonist Mars Williams (EPISODE 903)
Mars Williams, the incredibly talented saxophonist best known for his work with Liquid Soul and Psychedelic Furs, was diagnosed with ampullary cancer just under a year ago. The cancer is awful, brutal and unforgiving, and his friends and collaborators are…
‘We may not live long enough to see the world we’ve been dreaming of’ – Blind Adam and the Federal League (Episode 902)
Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Support Alex at alexrossart.com, and be sure to follow his YouTube page! Blind Adam and the Federal League returns to the podcast on the heels of the release of the band’s…
