Category: Episodes
Bubbles Erotica: Proof that Morton Grove rocks (Episode 584)
Rolling out of their new video, “While You Wait,” Bubbles Erotica joins Car Con Carne for a live conversation. Since the band has roots in Morton Grove, it doesn’t take long for Pequod’s to come up in conversation. Car Con…
Artist George Zak previews Odd Kid Art’s Andersonville Galleria showcase (Episode 583)
Artist George Zak (Odd Kid Art) is back with another round of originals to show off in advance of Saturday’s art show at Andersonville Galleria (5247 N. Clark). We’re going to be looking at dozens of new works and getting…
‘Surrealist’ is the perfect showcase of OK COOL’s raw, reflective indie rock (Episode 582)
OK COOL returns with a new EP today! “Surrealist” finds Haley Bloomquist and Bridget Stiebris (also of Weekend Run Club) running rings around their melancholy, with lyrics resonant enough to be familiar and obtuse enough to be noncommittal. Car Con…
‘Quantum Mirror’: Mind-blowing subversion off the Mag Mile (Episode 581)
“Quantum Mirror,” by new media artist Adrian Stein and co-creator Zac Hall, absolutely blew my mind. Watch this video to see what I mean … I can’t wait to see it in person. It’s brilliant, disorienting and sneakily subversive. I…
Liquid Soul’s groove returns: The Mars Williams interview (Episode 580)
Grammy-nominated Chicago band Liquid Soul has resurfaced with “Lost Soul, Vol. 1,” a new collection of previously unreleased, buried treasures from the band. Liquid Soul leader/saxophonist/composer Mars Williams joins me tonight to talk about Liquid Soul’s unique history in the…
Evanston’s Temperance Beer Co. talks community, music and fire pits (Episode 579)
Temperance Beer Co. founder Josh Gilbert joins Car Con Carne to talk about the craft brewery scene and Temperance’s new “Where I’m From” beer. Support Temperance: 2000 West Dempster in Evanston Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Suburban thrash band Having Kittens readies new album (Episode 578)
How about a little thrash for your Sunday night? Meet Having Kittens, “Illinois’ premier PURRVIOLENCE band. We are all about friendship, Satan, cats and having a good time.” If that doesn’t check all the boxes for you, I don’t know…
Celebrating 50 years of Chicago pizza legend Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (Episode 577)
Lou Malnati’s is 50! One of Chicago’s most well-known restaurants is celebrating the occasion with a series of special events and activities. Owner Marc Malnati joins me to talk about Lou’s history. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records…
Studio time with Soundmine Studios’ Dennis Tousana (Episode 576)
If Soundmine Studios *isn’t* the last jazz recording studio in the area, it’s definitely one of the last. Studio partner/head engineer Dennis Tousana joins me to talk about what it takes to make a great album, how his studio operates…
Celtic rockers Avondale Ramblers give me one for the ditch (Episode 575)
With St. Patrick’s Day only days away, it’s the perfect time to check in with Celtic/folk rockers Avondale Ramblers! Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
