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‘Songs From a Scene’ preview with LBC, the Dog & Everything and One Life (Episode 672)

Songs From a Scene ‘21 hits Bottom Lounge on 11/5 and 11/6. Joining me tonight at an undisclosed Midwest location to talk about the shows are Stubhy Pandav (Lucky Boys Confusion), Augie Schmidt (the Dog and Everything) and Pat Gilroy…

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Singer/songwriter Nathan Graham returns to Car Con Carne! (Episode 671)

Nathan Graham, a favorite guest of Car Con Carne through the years, is back on the show as his new single, “Somebody Else” is taking off! Support the Chicago Shogun!

Posted in cinema Halloween

The Chicago International Film Festival ‘After Dark’ (Episode 670)

Pictured: “The Sadness,” part of the “After Dark” series at the Chicago International Film Festival

Posted in venue owners Double Door podcast

That time the Rolling Stones played Double Door … (Double Door podcast Episode 2) – 10/12/21

Check out the new biweekly Double Door podcast, proudly produced by James VanOsdol! In this episode: Sean and Pete are excited because live music was heard at the new location for the first time! The guys recorded this episode right…

Posted in Episodes Halloween

Haunted house time! Let’s go to 13th Floor and the Old Joliet Haunted Prison! (Episode 669)

? Spooky season is here! ? Halloween season is my favorite time of the year, and haunted houses are a big part of it. Bryan Kopp, Senior General Manager of 13th Floor Chicago and the Old Joliet Haunted Prison, joined…

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Alice Cooper albums ranked

Because the mighty Alice Cooper is back in Chicago tonight, I’m boldly posting my personal ranking of his 28 (!) studio albums, including the latest (“Detroit Stories”). I realize this list doesn’t completely line up with conventional Alice Cooper wisdom…

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The punk rock past and dark fairy tale future of Camille Rose Garcia (Episode 667)

Camille Rose Garcia is a painter, illustrator and musician. In the 90s, she spent her time in the band The Real Minx, whose music has recently been collected in a gorgeous 2-disc 7” package, on Sympathy for the Record Industry….

Posted in Episodes punk rock

Last call for adderall! Cap Gun Heroes are back! (Episode 665)

Ramonescore lives in the songs and attitude of suburban Chicago band Cap Gun Heroes. The band returns to Car Con Carne to talk about their new album, “Last Call for Adderall,” which releases on Friday 9/24.

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BLACKSTARKIDS at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 664)

(photo credit: Jake Kelly) Cruisin’ down Chicago / I just won the lotto BLACKSTARKIDS (Thebabegabe, Deiondre, Tyfaizon) are new, and you need to keep your eyes on them. They chatted with Car Con Carne about the vibes behind their music,…

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Melkbelly at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 663)

Miranda Winters (guitar/vocals) of Chicago’s Melkbelly talked with Car Con Carne backstage at Riot Fest 2021.