Category: Episodes
Car Con Carne Extra – Felix Da Housecat from 2003
Felix was named the “It 80s revivalist” by EW around the time of this chat
Synthesizing music and fashion: FEE LION (Episode 346)
“When in doubt, go with latex.”
Raconteur… troubadour… son of Libertyville… Ike Reilly (Episode 345)
One of my all-time favorite Chicago songwriters, Ike Reilly, joins me from quarantine to talk about work on his new album, why he *could* run for mayor of Libertyville and what’s happening with his all-family variety hour. Car Con Carne…
FEW Spirits: Distilling world-class whiskey, bourbon and rye in the former home of temperance (Episode 344)
I’m joined tonight by Paul Hletko, owner of FEW Spirits, makers of excellent whiskey, bourbon, rye and gin. Located in Evanston (918 Chicago Avenue), FEW is a true local distiller, sourcing its ingredients from local midwestern farms. We talk about…
Til Morning: More than just ‘Okay’ (Episode 343)
Chicago band Til Morning joins me for #QuarantineConCarne, just days after releasing their must-hear new song “Okay.” We talk about the new song and its video, the band’s songs, live shows and sleeping habits. I also throw in more than…
Scotch talk while quarantined on a boat: Naomi Leslie of Belvanie (Episode 341)
Naomi Leslie, Brand Ambassador for Belvanie Scotch, joins me from her quarantine location: A boat docked in Boston Harbor! We talk about scotch, life under COVID-19, and she makes us a whiskey sour (and her solutions for not having bitters…
Styx drummer Todd Sucherman finds his voice on ‘Last Flight Home’ (Episode 340)
Todd Sucherman is the world-class drummer for rock giant STYX, and this year he’s going solo with a powerful, emotional release called “Last Flight Home.” We talk at length about the new album (out 5/2/20), as well as Styx, songwriting…
Meet the new classic rock: ROOKIE delivers veteran-level album (Episode 339)
Chicago band Rookie is everything you like about 70s classic rock in a kickass 21st century package. Their s/t debut on Bloodshot is an early 2020 favorite, and something you should have at the ready for summer listening. All six…
Chicago singer/songwriter David Singer brings his sweet science to Quarantine Con Carne (Episode 338)
Live performance alert! David Singer performs his new single (48/49) “live” at the end of the episode! David Singer is a musician, singer/songwriter, stage composer, filmmaker, storyteller and mensch. These days, he’s 100% back into making music with David Singer…
Friday night’s a great night for Scotch: Tracie Franklin of Glenfiddich (Episode 337)
Glenfiddich (pronounced Glen-fiddick) is a perfect partner for your Friday night. I’m joined by Glenfiddich brand ambassador Tracie Franklin, who gives us a little home schooling about scotch and all the ways you can drink Glenfiddich. Car Con Carne is…
