Come Celebrate Car Con Carne Episode 1000!
Car Con Carne Episode 1000 is coming this Fall, and I’m planning live recording events that you can attend! Here’s the video announcement for the first two events: And here’s the announcement poster: Check out previous anniversary shows: Episode 900…
Best of Chicago 2023 – Car Con Carne
Thank you for your ongoing support of Car Con Carne. I’m proud to share that Car Can Carne was named “Best Music Podcast” in the Chicago Reader’s annual “Best of Chicago” survey for 2023. I appreciate you, and never take…
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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…
‘Psych-wave quartet in a polygamist marriage’ 8-bit crEEps at Cobra Lounge (Episode 984)
Practically four years since the last time we chatted (over Zoom in COVID days), ¾ of 8-bit crEEps met me in the parking lot of Cobra Lounge. We talked about the band in advance of their opening slot for Ultimate…
Volunteer-driven, community radio: CHIRP Radio (Episode 983)
CHIRP Radio Founder/General Manager Shawn Campbell joins for this episode to talk about CHIRP’s growth, mission and approach. If you haven’t yet had the chance to listen, CHIRP (chirpradio.org) is a totally independent, hyperlocal, “non-comm” station run by volunteers. It’s…
Pravda Records celebrates 40th anniversary (Episode 982)
Pravda Records celebrates 40 years of independent music with PRAVDAFEST at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn (6615 Roosevelt) on August 31. The all-day event spans three stages and includes performances from: Nathan Graham, Steve Dawson, Diplomats of Solid Sound, The Handcuffs, Ivan…
Mac Sabbath’s meat-e-oric 10-year rise (Episode 981)
What’s not to love about Mac Sabbath, America’s premier fast food-themed Black Sabbath cover band? The mighty Mac Sabbath celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, returning to Chicago for a show at Reggie’s on August 28. Since the…
2-song performance from Americana band Shukin & the Ramblers (Episode 980)
Roots/Americana/garage rock band Shukin and the Ramblers (actually, Matt Shukin and one Rambler, Rob) join me for Italian beef at Pop’s in Lyons. We talk about the debut EP, No Canteen, and then Shukin and Rob play two acoustic songs…
A look at the music industry in 2024: Tom Schmall (Episode 979)
What is the state of the music industry in 2024? I know I can’t answer that one, so I invited old friend Tom Schmall to talk about it. Tom’s a Promotion, Marketing, and Artist Development Specialist for Red Light Management….
