MS Sucks – honest talk about Multiple Sclerosis (Episode 960)
The third MS fundraiser is happening on June 29 at Bottom Lounge. Returning guest/longtime friend Stubhy Pandav (Lucky Boys Confusion, Super Happy Fun Club, Shock Stars, etc.) joins me to talk about the event, as well as living with MS….
PREMIERE: Impulsive Hearts ‘Dreamboat’ video
Impulsive Hearts just released a video for “Dreamboat,” taken from their excellent recent release, “Fit 4 the Apocalypse.” Danielle Sines of Impulsive Hearts notes that the “whimsical” video was shot during the band’s beach photo shoot. See Impulsive Hearts Sunday,…
Ravinia – 2024 season preview (Episode 959)
Ravinia’s Senior Artistic Producer, Erik Soderstrom, joins me for a conversation about the 2024 summer season line-up. See you at Elvis Costello/Daryl Hall, Violent Femmes and more! Tickets for the The 2024 Ravinia Festival Summer Schedule are on sale. Don’t…
Monster Dogs Morning Monster Cafe with Steve Silver (Episode 958)
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I agree, especially if hot dogs are involved. Steve Silver, Chicago’s legendary lover, fighter, doorman, and raconteur, joined me at the Morning Monster Cafe (Monster Dogs food truck)…
Weekend Run Club moves forward after line-up changes (Episode 957)
The second Weekend Run Club album, “Liminal Space Race,” finds the band hitting its stride and frontman Mitchell Kinn cementing his metaphorical and lyrical voice. Mitchell and Xack (bass) join me for pizza slices from Lobo in Logan Square, and…
A visit to Mirella’s Tavern in Wicker Park (Episode 956)
This episode finds me at Mirella’s Tavern (2056 W. Division), where I chatted with chef/owner “Angry” Chef Jose and restaurant social media director Callie Ezell. I ate Chef’s MASSIVE, award-winning, burger: Double five ounces patties, gem lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, caramelized…
One of Chicago’s hidden treasures: Irish American Heritage Center (Episode 954)
Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N. Knox) celebrates Irish and Irish American culture through events, music, theater, literature, and language. It’s truly one of the city’s hidden treasures, which is why I’m thrilled to spotlight what they do in this…
Noon Whistle breaks internet with Cicada-infused Malört (Episode 955)
(Disclaimer: We’re not in the car for this one, which allowed for the consumption of beer/spirits.) Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. Cicada-infused Malört is a real…
Byron’s Hot Dogs with pop-punkers After the Fight (Episode 953)
Pop punk/skate punk band After the Fight is back after a period of relative quiet. They’ll be releasing a new song (“Age of Distraction”) on 5/24/24, the same day as their first show in four years, at Montrose Saloon (also…
(PERFORMANCE AND INTERVIEW) Take the Reins debut new song (Episode 952)
Returning favorites Take the Reins jumped in the car before headlining Punk Rock Tacos at Cemitas Poblanas in Villa Park on May 10, 2024. In addition to catching up on all the things that have been happening with the band…
