Category: Quarantine Con Carne
“Why would I want to kill you? Is it because I’m Black?” – Behind the viral “racist Karen in Winnetka” video (Episode 432)
Otis Campbell talks about the racist incident that’s now gone viral
Two bass guitarists. One undeniable post-punk, industrial-flavored sound: Bellhead (Episode 431)
Two musicians. Two bass guitars. That’s Bellhead. And it works… really well. The new EP from Bellhead, “Unicorn Bones” is a post-punk, industrial-flavored delight. Ivan and Karen join me tonight from their dark corner of the cosmos to talk about…
The majestic screenprinted posters of The Bird Machine (Episode 430)
Do you love concert posters? Jay Ryan (The Bird Machine) has been making frameworthy screenprinted gig posters for years. He joins me tonight to talk about his career and share (over streaming video) some of his favorite images. Car Con…
Meet Chicago band Kowloon Bay (Episode 429)
Chicago band Kowloon Bay talks about their music, history and their ill-advised “Only Fans” concepts. Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services
Hockey star Brent Sopel dedicates post-NHL career to helping kids struggling with dyslexia (Episode 428)
Ex-Blackhawk Brent Sopel’s been through hell and has dedicated his post-hockey career to helping people who are struggling with dyslexia. We had a brutally honest chat tonight about his struggles and issues from childhood on up, and my hope is…
Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz talks about his career in music (Episode 427)
Modern music wouldn’t be the same without the groundbreaking contributions of Talking Heads. Chris Frantz joins me to talk about his new book, ‘Remain in Love,” a memoir of his musical career (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) and story of…
‘Bombs Away’ with Chicago ‘party punks’ the Run Around (Episode 426)
The members of the Run Around came on Car Con Carne tonight to talk about their new EP (“Bombs Away”), their history, making the “Bombs Away” video in an armory, the song “Chicago,” Stretch’s cats’ names and more. Car Con…
Cold Beaches’ new album ‘Drifter’ is the right release for right now (Episode 425)
“Drifter,” the new album from Cold Beaches, is a welcome release in our time of isolation, uncertainty and stress. Sophia Nadia / Cold Beaches joins me tonight on Car Con Carne! #QuarantineConCarne Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial…
12 hours after downtown Chicago was looted: Reporter Bob Chiarito (Episode 424)
Chaos, violence and fear: That’s how Chicago woke up this morning. Reporter Bob Chariato was on the scene, covering the events for Block Club Chicago. He joins me tonight on Car Con Carne. Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H…
Checking in with Broken Robots on new music and quarantine advice for struggling addicts-in-recovery (Episode 423)
Do you like happy endings? Kat and Tony of Broken Robots were at absolute rock bottom a few years ago. Today, their band continues to garner local attention and Kat and Tony are in a good spot in life. They…
