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Come Celebrate Car Con Carne Episode 1000!
Car Con Carne Episode 1000 is coming this Fall, and you can watch the recordings in three separate free events: Check out previous anniversary shows: Episode 900 Episode 800 Episode 700 (1) Episode 700 (2) Episode 700 (3) Episode…
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Instrumental music for people who think they don’t like instrumental music: Maxx McGathey (Episode 992)
Chicago composer Maxx McGathey, best known for his work with Gramps the Vamp, releases his first solo album, “Imaginary Eyes,” on September 27. We met at Roma’s (4237 N. Cicero) for Italian beef (that’s what we do here in Chicago)…
Red Scare Industries celebrates 20th anniversary (Episode 991)
Red Scare Industries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The new compilation, “20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming,” includes contributions from Laura Jane Grace, Sludgeworth, the Brokedowns, the Falcon, Won’t Stay Dead and the Bollweevils. I’m out of the car…
Former Playmate brings sparkle to Disco Pancake in Old Town (Episode 990)
Disco Pancake (1155 N. Wells) is a new breakfast/brunch spot in Old Town that gives the most important meal of the day a sparkly, casual and fun shot in the arm. Take, for example, the Disco Stack, the most expensive…
Doom metal band Avernus reemerges with ‘Grievances’ (Episode 989)
Atmospheric doom metal band Avernus joins me for a conversation at Melinda’s Pub (6906 W 111th Worth). After a considerable time away, Avernus returns with the stunning new release, “Grievances.” We talk about the new album and its broad, cinematic…
(PERFORMANCE) flowersatherfeet at River Street Tavern – Episode 988
flowersatherfeet is a promising new shoegaze band from Chicago. How new? They’ve been together for roughly four months. We’re on the ground floor here. Ivory, Robert and Tim from the band join me at River Street Tavern in East Dundee…
Won’t Stay Dead at DryHop Brewers (Episode 987)
Violet, Saffron and Tyler from horror pop-punk band Won’t Stay Dead join me for food and adult beverages at DryHop Brewers (3155 N. Broadway). As we eat delicious DryHop menu items like the DryHop Double Smash Burger, Fried Pickles and…
The Jesus Lizard returns with new album ‘Rack’ (Episode 986)
The Jesus Lizard is back! The band is set to release “Rack” on September 13, their first new album of new music since “Blue” (1998). TJL guitarist Duane Denison joins me for a conversation about the new album, the early…
OUTDrejas talks live album, social strategy and the joys of Thorogood (Episode 985)
David Drejas of OUTDrejas joins me for dinner at Twisted Q in Homewood (2053 Ridge Road; twistedq.com). As we dive into brisket platters and brownies, we talk about: *The Corey Feldman opening slot that led to profound physical pain *The…
