Malört made impossibly worse by Noon Whistle Brewing (Episode 1052)
Almost exactly one year ago, I visited Noon Whistle’s Lombard Brewpub (800 E. Roosevelt) to understand why they were serving cicada-infused Malort. Sure enough, they got me again. Garlic Butterlört has arrived. In the brewery’s promotional copy, it’s described as…
Comedian Kevin Kellam welcomes you to ‘Kevin and Hell’ (Episode 1051)
I’m joined by comedian/radio host/wrestling journalist/former radio colleague Kevin Kellam, who’s recording a comedy album on stage at Lincoln Hall on August 9. We met outside the Brewed in Logan Square for a Sunday morning conversation that covered everything from…
Live from Legit Dogs (Episode 1050)
The second live Car Con Carne event at Legit Dogs + Ice (322 S. Randall Road, South Elgin) happened on 5/15/25. Appearing at the event, and on this episode: Karen Shook, Carson from Obscurity Brewing, Aaron Williams, comedian Chris Bongat,…
Bellhead follows up on earlier promises with ‘Threats’ (Episode 1049)
Bellhead (Karen Righeimer and Ivan Russia) is a favorite of mine. The post-punk duo continues to take massive evolutionary steps forward with each new release; the new EP, “Threats,” is their finest moment yet. Rather than meet in my car,…
Instrumental duo El Bisonte visits Chicago from Louisville (Episode 1048)
El Bisonte is a spectacular bass and drum instrumental duo (Henry Ignacio – bass and sounds; Blake Lowery – drums) from Louisville, Kentucky. I caught up with them last weekend before they headlined “Goatstock” in Norridge, and we talked about:…
UR Mom was in my car last night (Episode 1047)
I’m hanging with UR Mom for this episode. Me and UR Mom have a lot to get into, including the just-announced Summerfest date! Maura Wolf (vocals, rhythm guitar), Tommy Hinds (guitar) and Alex O’Malley (drums) joined me to talk about…
Introducing Afrofuturistics (Episode 1046)
Afrofuturistics is “A Chicago Collective of Horns, Bass, Hip Hop Beats” They’re jazz. They’re hip hop. They’re somewhere in between and everywhere around those edges. I met Eric Oldman and Keith Wakefield from the band outside Goat Village (4701 N….
Stavros from the Atlas Moth returns (Episode 1045)
Stavros from the Atlas Moth is back for his 4th appearance on Car Con Carne – it’s been over four years, so we were overdue for a chat. The first thing you may notice in this episode is how easy…
With Patience delivers ‘Triptych’ (Episode 1044)
Post-hardcore trio With Patience release their debut album, “Triptych,” on Friday, 5/9. In advance of that, guitarist/vocalist Chris Wade and bassist/vocalist Lance Curran join me on the lakefront in Rogers Park to talk about the band and album. CHECK OUT…
Save Ferris launches tour in Chicago (Episode 1042)
It’s hard to be in a bad mood after a Save Ferris show. They are simply a fun band to see live, and their shows are a great way to kinda forget all the (looks around) madness going on in…
