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11th annual Homegrown Fest puts spotlight on 30 independent artists (Episode 858)

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6kitty ‘My World’ (SNACK – 7/13/23)

6kitty is a 3-piece, female fronted, band from Chicago. “My World” comes from their first album, Tux, available for streaming everywhere. See the band at LiveWire on 7/22!

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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…

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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…

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A quick chat with Calidius Timebomb at Punk Rock Tacos (Episode 857)

The members of Calidius Timebomb (Steve Brooks – vocals, Jon Richter – guitar, Zubius – bass Paul Schmidt – drums) jumped in the car for a quick chat after their performance at Punk Rock Tacos in Villa Park! Car Con…

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Louise Post (Veruca Salt) prepares for Chicago homecoming – Episode 854

Veruca Salt’s Louise Post just released the very personal and very powerful “Sleepwalker,” her first solo album. Louise returns to Chicago for a concert at Lincoln Hall on July 20. In advance of that, we talked about the songs from,…

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Guardrail delivers ‘Content’ at Evanston Mexican go-to La Principal (Episode 853)

Days before their career-best new release “Content” comes out, Kevin, Alyssa and Ken of Guardrail join me for a fantastic dinner interview at Southeast Evanston’s go-to Mexican restaurant, La Principal (700 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, Laprincipalevanston.com). Joining us for…

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Remembering radio legend Dick Biondi with WJBC’s Scott Miller (Episode 852)

Dick Biondi was an absolute radio legend. He died last week at the age of 90, after a 67-year career that paved the way for generations of broadcasters. He was the first guy to play the Beatles on the air…

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Naked Raygun tribute album discussed at Rogue’s Corner (Episode 851)

Naked Raygun is one of the greatest bands to ever “whoa whoa” their way onto a Chicago stage, and their influence continues to loom large on the generations that follow in their footsteps. With that, a new Raygun tribute compilation…