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19th Annual KT’S Kids Holiday Fundraiser at Liar’s Club 12/17 (Episode 801)

The 19th Annual KT’s Kids Holiday Fundraiser happens at Liar’s Club (1665 W. Fullerton), starting at 7pm on 12/17! Liar’s Club owner Herb Rosen and Katie Augustyn of KT’s Kids joined me for a preview of the event while eating…

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Situation Chicago Live: Two shows at Empty Bottle next week! (Episode 713)

Two Situation Chicago Live shows are happening at the Empty Bottle next week. On Tuesday 3/15, it’s White Mystery, Mirrors, Neptune’s Core and a DJ set from Bumbac Joe. On Wednesday 3/16, it’s Gramps the Vamp, Justice Hill & Nighttime…

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Plain White T’s frontman talks T’s, future projects (Episode 299)

Plain White T’s frontman Tom Higgenson is a popsmith. The dude knows his way around a melody. He jumped in my car before headlining the MS Sucks charity event at Bottom Lounge in Chicago. This episode is sponsored by C&H…

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Lucky Boys Confusion takes on MS for benefit event (Episode 298)

Adam, Jason and Ryan of Lucky Boys Confusion jump in the car at the MS Sucks event started by their bandmate Stubhy, who was recently diagnosed with MS. We talk about how the diagnosis affected the band, and what it…

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Let’s talk local music with Brian Shamie (Chicago Soundcheck/Daily Herald) – Episode 297

Journalist/Chicago music supporter Brian Shamie of Chicago Soundcheck/The Daily Herald joins me for a quick chat while at the MS Sucks benefit. This episode is sponsored by C&H Financial Services.

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El Famous is back, and they’ve never sounded better (Episode 296)

Chicago band El Famous talks about their history, the new album Cycles and more before the MS Sucks benefit at Bottom Lounge! This episode is sponsored by C&H Financial Services.

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Chicago band Park and Main talks outside Bottom Lounge (Episode 295)

Park and Main (formerly Oceans Over Airplanes) jumps in the car before performing the opening set at the first “MS Sucks” charity event, held at Bottom Lounge. Car Con Carne is sponsored by C & H Financial Services!

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Video – Plain White Ts talk about Chicago roots, future plans

Plain White Tom returns to CCC for a quick catch up before playing the MS Sucks charity event at Bottom Lounge!

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Video – Lucky Boys Confusion talks about lead singer’s MS at ‘MS Sucks’ benefit

LBC talks about Stubhy’s MS and how it’s affected the band.

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Video – Chicago Soundcheck / Daily Herald journalist Brian Shamie

Just two guys talking local music…