‘Chair’ comes off the bench for Sister Soleil (Episode 919)
This episode marks the return of Sister Soleil (Stella Katsoudas). Back in the mid-late 90s, Sister Soleil exploded on the Chicago scene, selling out shows (and thousands of copies of the independent release “Drown Me In You”) A major label…
Everclear (Episode 918)
Art Alexakis of Everclear joins me for a special episode of Car Con Carne. Everclear returns to the greater Chicago area for two shows at the end of January: Thursday, January 25: Des Plaines Theatre Friday, January 26: Arcada Theatre…
Pop-punk vets go power-pop: Hot Alice (Episode 917)
This episode was recorded outside Doctor Dogs in Roselle (Note: do not trust Doctor Dogs in the event of a medical emergency; please contact an actual doctor if you need immediate help). I’m joined by ¾ of Hot Alice: Chris…
Looking for non-mainstream movies in January? Cinephile Stephanie Sack has recommendations (Episode 916)
Burnt out on the same menu of Wonka/Aquaman/etc. currently playing at the local cineplex? Returning guest and known cinephile Stephanie Sack highlights non-traditional January options, specifically focused on the Music Box Theatre’s “Giallo January”: January 1 — House of Psychotic…
Wrong War at BuckleDown Brewing (Episode 915)
Pat Keenan from the band Wrong War and Ike Orcutt, Head Brewer/Owner of BuckleDown Brewing, jumped in my car for a fun chat focused on music and beer (naturally). See Wrong War at BuckleDown (8700 47th St. Lyons, IL 60534)…
‘I Don’t Wanna Go Fest’ curated by Speed Babes (Episode 914)
Speed Babes are celebrating their ninth anniversary as a band by curating the upcoming “I Don’t Wanna Go Fest” at Reed’s Local (1/4/24-1/7/24). The four nights are stacked, including sets from: Daarling / Heet Deth / Watermelon / Precocious Neophyte…
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…
Night Spice and Marina City ready to headline Thalia Hall (Episode 912)
Saturday January 20 sees a fantastic double bill of independent local headliners at Thalia Hall. Marina City and Night Spice top the bill, with Muted Color and Grayson Dewolfe also performing. Joining me for this episode are Kevin Singleton of…
The Run Around at Punk Rock Tacos (Episode 911)
Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube to keep up to date with one of the comics industry’s most important and celebrated creators. The members of the Run Around jumped in the car…
(LIVE PERFORMANCE/INTERVIEW) Robin Taylor Zander goes ‘The Distance’ (Episode 910)
Robin Taylor Zander (Cheap Trick) joins me for this episode to talk about his debut album, “The Distance.” The album’s a welcome and familiar mix of sounds. As Zander says on the album’s back cover: “You may hear something that…
