World-class FoxFire steakhouse approaching 20th anniversary in Geneva (Episode 827)
This episode finds me at FoxFire (17 W. State St., Geneva, IL) for a conversation with owner/chef K.C. Gulbro. Chef Gulbro talked about the restaurant’s longevity in the Geneva area, the only “right” cooking temperature for steak, the FoxFire menu…
Michelles – ‘Walk by the Lake’ (SNACK – 3/23/23)
Today’s Snack is “Walk by the Lake,” from Michelles. The song comes from Michelles’ latest album, “The Empty Promises of Rock and Roll.” Enjoy your snack!
The Academy Is returns for Wrigley Field, UK shows (Episode 826)
Adam T. Siska of the Academy Is… is my guest this week! He joined me for a chat over dumplings from the Joong Boo Wang Mandoo stand outside Joog Boo Market on the northwest side. It’s one of Chicago’s best-kept…
Pino Farina Band – ‘Guilty’ (SNACK – 3/21/23)
Today’s snack is “Guilty” from Pino Farina Band’s 2018 release, “Start Over Again.” See Pino Farina Band at RocHaus in West Dundee on April 8!
One Arm Giant – ‘The Verge of Our Collapse’ (Snack 3/16/23)
Today’s Car Con Carne Snack comes from One Arm Giant. The song is “The Verge of Our Collapse,” from their full-length release, “Start Tomorrow.” Enjoy your snack!
Challengers Comics celebrates 15th anniversary at Club Lago (Episode 825)
This episode sees the return of longtime friend and Challengers Comics + Conversation co-owner Patrick Brower! For this conversation, we met at Club Lago in River North (331 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654). Owner GianCarlo was kind enough to…
8-bit crEEps – ‘I Lose’ (Snack – 3/14/23)
8-bit crEEps are from Chicago, and self-described as “a psych-wave quartet in a polygamist marriage with new-wave synths, fuzzed-out guitars and driving beats.” I hope you love this band as much as I do. “I Lose” is taken from the…
Art-rock band FACS returns with ‘Still Life in Decay’ (Episode 824)
Brian Case (singer/guitarist) of FACS joins me for a chat in advance of their new release, “Still Life in Decay.” We met for hot dogs at Red Hot Ranch, ate depression dogs and talked about: *FACS capturing the moment with…
Touched By Ghoul – ‘Cancel the World’ (Snack – 3/9/23)
Touched By Ghoul (Episode 696) killed it on their second album, “Cancel the World.” I think you’re going to like the title track.
Brother Derek – ‘Tom Cruise Leaves Self’ (Snack – 3/7/23)
Today’s Snack is “Tom Cruise Leaves Self” by Brother Derek. See the band at International Pop Overthrow at Montrose Saloon next month!