Djunah’s Donna Diane is ‘she who is powerful’ (Episode 823)
Djunah’s second album, “Femina Furens,” is brave. It’s raw. It’s cathartic. It’s gut wrenching. It’s fierce. It’s vulnerable. Most importantly, it’s great. Donna Diane of Djunah jumped in the car outside Innjoy, in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, to…
The Nettes perform/chat outside Perkolator in Portage Park (Episode 822)
This episode is a perfect example of what Car Con Carne tries to accomplish. I’m joined by the Nettes (Alex, Kristina and Sonya) for a visit to Perkolator (6032 W. Irving Park) in Portage Park. Before enjoying coffee and breakfast…
Cap Gun Heroes – ‘With You’ (Snack – 3/2/23)
Today’s Car Con Carne Snack is “With You,” by Cap Gun Heroes. It’s available on all streaming platforms.
Moon celebrates vinyl release of ‘Sapiens’ at Livewire (Episode 821)
David, Shen and Chris of Moon join me to chat about their fourth full-length, “Sapiens.” The album will finally see a vinyl release at the Moon show at Live Wire on 3/11 (also appearing: Rocket Miner & 5RVL5). We talk…
Corduroy Cat – ‘Mary the Elephant’ (Snack- 2/28/23)
Car Con Carne Snack – 2/28/23 Today’s Snack is “Mary the Elephant” from Corduroy Cat! Hope you like it.
Poi Dog Pondering’s Frank Orrall opens up about new album (Episode 820)
Frank Orrall of Poi Dog Pondering joins me for a chat at award-winning distillery, FEW Spirits (918 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL). Poi Dog started 2023 off with their tenth full-length album, “Keep On Loving Each Other.” The messages within are…
Derision Cult – ‘Deaf Blood’ (Snack – 2/23/23)
Car Con Carne Snack – 2/23/23 Derision Cult “Deaf Blood” Support the band at http://www.derisioncult.com
Aweful at Tony D’s (Episode 819)
Aweful (Traci, Lucy and Izzy) joined me at Tony D’s (7725 W. Belmont, Elmwood Park) for delicious wings and tacos. We talked about Aweful’s new video (“Open Heart”), their history and their forthcoming release. Thanks to Tony D’s for the…
The Dopers – ‘Lookout’ (Snack 2/21/23)
Car Con Carne Snack – 2/21/23 The Dopers “Lookout” Support the Dopers: thedopers.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/thedopersband https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7WYHYPBbNhbA4E65sQh9g?reload=9
Punk legend Ivan Julian (Richard Hell and the Voidoids) talks new solo album, punk history (Episode 818)
Ivan Julian is a guitar monster … a punk pioneer … a founding member of Richard Hell & the Voidoids. He’s also played with bands and artists like the Clash, Matthew Sweet and Shriekback. We met outside Rattleback Records in…
