Seattle band Dead Bars puts big melodies into short, fast packages that make us want to drink beer. This is well done, blue collar punk rock.

Now that the band’s released the live album, “Live at White Eagle Hall,” I’m catching up with Dead Bars’ John Maiello.

Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services.

Don’t forget: Pegboy celebrates their 30th anniversary drive-in show on Saturday! See Pegboy, Local H, Jake from Stiff Little Fingers & the Bollweevils at Seatgeek Stadium in Bridgeview!