Category: Episodes
Ours celebrates 20+ years of ‘Distorted Lullabies’ at Beat Kitchen (Episode 721)
Ours is a band whose major label debut back in 2001 continues to resonate with fans more than 20 years after the fact. The 6th and latest Ours album, the self titled “Ours,” came out last year, and the band…
Notorious Chicago jailbreak inspires new Axons album, ‘I Object to Everything’ (Episode 720)
Ready for a jangly dream pop album about the ballsy bedsheet escape of two prisoners from Chicago’s Metropolitan Correctional Center 10 years ago? That’s the concept behind the new Axons release, “I Object to Everything” (out on 4/8). Adele of…
Colin Peterik readies solo debut, headlines City Winery on 4/5/22 (Episode 719)
Colin Peterik’s a modern songwriter with one ear firmly planted in the 1970s. His forthcoming debut, “Everything and Nothing” is a testament to (and reflection of) the sounds and vibes of the 70s. Colin jumped in my car to talk…
Ravinia announces 2022 season (Episode 717)
Ravinia is back! Chief Brand, Marketing and Communications Officer Blake Smith joins me to talk about the just-announced 2022 schedule. As we run down some (but not nearly all) of the highlights, we’re joined by Ravinia’s Chef Sam. We sampled…
‘Here’s some songs about drinking’ – Damager (Episode 716)
Dan Stewart (vocals/guitar) and Garrison Krotz (bass) of Chicago indie band Damager talked with me tonight in advance of their headlining gig at Gman this weekend (3/26, with Background Character and the Trenchies). In this new episode, we talk about…
Dante’s Pizzeria with music curator Denis Buckley (88 Fingers Louie) – Episode 715
For this car-based episode, I’m joined by music curator Denis Buckley (of 88 Fingers Louie fame) and Dante’s owner Tim Murphy.. Denis is going to be “DJ-ing” at Dante’s (1938 W. Chicago Ave) this Thursday night (3/24/22). We talk about…
Local H at Wiener’s Circle (Episode 714)
Local H is the one band the entire city of Chicago can agree on. I was excited to welcome the return of Scott Lucas, as we broke in the new “VIP” facilities at The Wiener’s Circle (2622 N. Clark St.)….
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…
LowDown Brass Band have a sound and style all their own (Episode 712)
Funk. New Orleans horns. Pop. Conscious hip hop. Dancehall… LowDown Brass Band brings all those sounds together to create a sound that, in their own words, could only have come out of Chicago. Before they play Thalia Hall with Galactic…
Horror storefront ‘The Horror House’ readies for Avondale launch (Episode 711)
Horror crawls its way into the Avondale neighborhood this Spring with the arrival of the HORROR HOUSE. It’s a new horror storefront that speaks to me in every possible way, and you can help make its launch even better. The…
