Category: punk rock
T1 Fest returns to Reggies for 3 shows (Episode 996)
T1 Fest is back this year, with three nights worth of killer shows at Reggie’s (2105 S. State Street), from 10/10-10/12. T1 Fest’s mission is to fight Type 1 diabetes, otherwise known as juvenile diabetes. Their mission: “To make a…
Red Scare Industries celebrates 20th anniversary (Episode 991)
Red Scare Industries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The new compilation, “20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming,” includes contributions from Laura Jane Grace, Sludgeworth, the Brokedowns, the Falcon, Won’t Stay Dead and the Bollweevils. I’m out of the car…
Punk legends Stiff Little Fingers prepare for final U.S. tour (Episode 943)
Punk legends Stiff Little Fingers hits the road for their final U.S. tour next month, and that run will find the band at Metro on Friday May 10. The legendary Irish band was there at the beginning of punk rock,…
The Usuals rev up for new music in 2024 (Episode 913)
I got caught up with the Usuals before their Punk Rock Tacos performance in December, 2023. They talked about their new album, which is ready to go, the “Godspeed” tribute album, and “the royal weeeee.” Car Con Carne is presented…
The Queers (Episode 909)
Before the Queers headlined Punk Rock Tacos at Cemitas Poblanos, Joe Queer jumped in the car for an honest, unapologetic and fun interview. We talked about the benefits of being a touring band in the present day, the pros/cons of…
Sludgeworth is here to stay – Riot Fest interview (Episode 882)
Dan and Brian of Sludgeworth talked with Car Con Carne before closing the Rebel Stage at Riot Fest. Just so we’re not burying the lede: They’re making new music!! Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex…
Blue Meanies reunite for rare concert appearance (Episode 861)
Chicago favorites the Blue Meanies return for a rare reunion show at Concord Music Hall Saturday 7/22/23! The band’s getting back together for a set of their early stuff… the songs that hooked us all on the band in the…
Why Naked Raygun? (Episode 860)
With the Naked Raygun tribute album, “Godspeed,” coming out on 7/28, I thought I’d ask a few friends/”Godspeed” contributors to answer the question, “Why Naked Raygun?” The ad hoc panel includes Steev from Death and Memphis, Pete Mittler from the…
Conciencia Total takes on social issues through punk rock (Episode 856)
Conciencia Total is a Spanish-speaking punk band dedicated to being an “added voice on the issues of Immigration, Racism, Poverty, Education and Gender Inequality.” After watching their charged set at Punk Rock Tacos, I invited the full band into the…
Showoff is back! (Episode 855)
Showoff is officially back, and they kicked things off locally with a secret, unannounced appearance at Punk Rock Tacos on July 8, 2023. In a case of lucky coincidence, I was at the show to record interviews with a few…
