‘Vampire synth pop’ artist Madame Reaper and the Gentlemen’s Club eats falafel (Episode 874)
I’m joined by Kira Leadholm of Madame Reaper and the Gentlemen’s Club, recorded outside Middle Eastern Bakery on Foster/Clark. We talk about the forthcoming album release (9/8) and the release show at Golden Dagger the following week. We also talk…
Corn dogs and Cheap Grills: Sincere Engineer (Episode 873)
Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer returns to Car Con Carne at an exciting time: The band just played Lollapalooza, and the new album (“Cheap Grills”) is set to arrive on September 22. Deanna and I caught up over corn dogs…
Black Dog Vinyl Cafe with musician Jason Benefield (Episode 872)
Car Con Carne visits Plainfield, IL for a visit to Black Dog Vinyl Cafe (16108 South Rt 59, Plainfield, IL 60586). The cafe/live music venue/record store/bar is a focal point for the SW suburban music community, and my trip there…
Comedian Kyle Kinane (Episode 871)
It was an absolute pleasure to have comedian Kyle Kinane join me for a chat about comedy, his hilarious new “Shocks and Struts” special, and the planet-friendly taste treat, Takis. We cover a lot of ground, though here are some…
JC Brooks – ‘Don’t call it a comeback’ (Episode 870)
JC Brooks is a frontperson’s frontperson: An undeniable force of soul, charisma and swagger who helped elevate soul and classic R&B sounds to audiences across Chicago over the past 15 years. I’m a fan of JC’s, and songs from both…
Cultivate festival celebrates cannabis culture from 8/25-8/27 (Episode 869)
Cultivate is the first-ever three-day cannabis music festival, and it’s coming up soon, from August 25-August 27. The event will be at the Nursery, a cutting-edge venue by the Green Line stop at 1800 W Lake Street. This first-time event…
Ovef Ow eats tacos in advance of ‘Vs. the Worm’ release (Episode 868)
Marites Velasquez (bass, vocals) and Nick Barnett (guitar) of Ovef Ow, an eclectic and cool Chicago band, jump in the car for this episode. Ovef Ow will release their first full-length album, “Vs. the Worm,” and will play a free…
My visit to FAN EXPO Chicago 2023
$100 for a Randy Quaid autograph? The bullshitter’s full.
Nathan Graham previews debut album, ‘Saint of Second Chances’ (Episode 867)
I love Nathan Graham. The singer/songwriter returns to Car Con Carne for his 6th appearance, as he prepares to release his debut album, “Saint of Second Chances.” We talk a lot about the album’s first single, which Nathan performed live…
Support an ‘adult picture book’ that’s ‘full of swears’: Shut Up and Feel (Episode 866)
Award-winning creative duo DJ Corchin and Dan Dougherty are currently crowdfunding “Shut Up and Feel: An Adult Picture Book on Emotions,” a book that’s “relatable, hilarious, and has a lot of swears. A bold, picture book approach to the messy…
