Cara's Basement

"The Voices of Rock Radio" perform at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL on Friday, May 30th, 2025. This all-star band features former lead singers from well-known classic rock bands, including John Elefante (Kansas), Kevin Chalfant (Journey/Storm), and Fran Cosmo (Boston). They will be performing a mix of classic rock hits from their respective bands.  

Legendary rockers  STYX are coming to the Hard Rock in Gary, IN on Friday, October 13. James "JY" Young talks about what to expect at that show, if they would ever play Lollapalooza, and more!  

Eddie Money is diving into the reality TV with his family. It'll be him, his wife, his five kids and eight pets every Sunday night at 8:30pm on AXS-TV . First episode is this Sunday, April 8. Can't wait to see it!

Johnny just became a father and totally gushes about his little girl. He also talks music, but clearly he's a very excited new Daddy! Goo Goo Dolls play Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago on Monday, July 24th. He mentions that he and his family will be in town for a few days so keep your eyes peeled from some Johnny sightings!

Barry Manilow has sold over 85 million albums worldwide and been nominated for a grammy every decade since the 1970's. He has a new album, "This Is My Town: Songs Of New York" coming out April 21, 2017. And he pperforms at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL May 17, 2017.

You may have seen him front 7th Heaven or with his band Semple in Chicago.  Now the world is experiencing Keith Semple's amazing vocals on The Voice.  He is on Team Adam.  Though he can't spill any dirt on how he progresses on the show, he does share a funny story about running into The Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Reznik in the bathroom!  Cara spoke with Keith October 20, 2015 as the knockout rounds air...

Devo performs at The Arcada Theatre  in St Charles, IL Saturday June 21, 2014.  This show is a benefit for the family of Robert Casale, Gerald's brother, who passed away suddenly earlier this year.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Devo perform the legendary experimental music the band created between 1974-1977.  This is the first time in 30 years many of the songs have been perform...

The Violent Femmes play Riot Fest in Chicago this Saturday (9/14/13).  They come on stage right after Blondie.  OMG!!  This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Violent Femmes first album...where did the time go? Listen to this quick conversation in the middle of a band rehearsal and you will find out what to expect during Riot Fest (surprise!) and the future of the band, among other things.  Gr...

Eddie Money plays an unplugged show at City Winery in Chicago Friday, August 9, 2013.  

Jack Hues  from Wang Chung  finally explains what it means to Wang Chung tonight !!! Wang Chung has a new album out, TAZER UP ...get info at www. WangChung.com Wang Chung plays with The Fixx at the Arcada Theatre in St Charles, IL Friday July 26 2013

Nazareth is an amazing band, in from Scotlant to play a live show Friday, June 7 2013 at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL.  Tickets start at only $29. In this conversation with the lead singer Dan McCafferty you will find out the only country on the planet that Nazareth has never played, his whiskey recommendations and also the backstory on two of the greatest rock songs of all time: Love Hur...

Wow, for the second time in 6 months....a conversation with pop culture/music icon Adam Ant !  His new album "Adam Ant Is The Blueblack Hussar In Marrying The Gunner's Daughter" has been released (in fact a double-vinyl edition came out just this week).  He is currently on tour.  He played Chicago back in October but in this conversation spills the beans about coming back! Listen to find out who A...

Cougar Town is back!  The season premiere is Tuesday night, 1/8/13, at 10/9c on a brand new network... TBS Very Funny . This is a show where you'll want some wine and your girfriends nearby to share the laughs.  Courteney Cox plays Jules, who newly remarried mother who has the craziest and most awesome neighbors ever.   These interviews took place in Napa Valley, where the cast and writers of Coug...

John Taylor  - founding member of   Duran Duran - just released a brand new autobiography: "In The Pleasure Groove: Love, Death & Duran Duran". Wow.  Such a great book.  If you are a Duranie you will get a more indepth peak inside the mind of one of the wisest and most honest rock stars of our generation. Besides great writing, there are a ton of rare photo's in this book. Be sure to come to the r...

Marty Casey and Dino Kourelis chat with Cara Carriveau about their upcoming gig opening for Slash, their new album, and preview their new song "Drugs". (song starts at  7:34 ) See Lovehammers live: 9/28/12.....Riviera Theatre, Chicago (opening for Slash) 12/1/12.....Joes, Chicago (CD Release Party) More from Lovehammers: www. Lovehammers.com

He put the "guns" in Guns N' Roses and  L.A. Guns .  His rock and roll resume' is soooooooo long.   Tracii Guns is in Cara's Basement to introduce his new band, League Of Gentlemen . In the Chicago area, come see the 2012  League Of Gentlemen on tour: Sept 14 at Bada Brew...Crest Hill, IL Sept 15 at Bar 3...Rockford, IL Sept 16 at Bay Billiards...Fox Lake, IL

This interview was a dream come true!   Adam Ant  has a new band, new album and new tour!  it's been a long 16 year wait.  He comes to the Cubby Bear in Chicago on October 13, 2012. Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse Get more tour infomation at  http://www.adam-ant.net

Better Than Ezra  plays 101.9 WTMX The MIX 's "Jammin' at the Zoo" this Friday at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL. Click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets!

Adam Sandler was in Chicago for the premiere of "That's My Boy" on Thursday, June 14, 2012.  He stopped on the red carpet to chat with Cara Carriveau from 101.9 WTMX "The MIX" about what it was like to work with Andy Samdberg, who plays Adam's son in the movie. That's My Boy opens June 15, 2012.  Rated R.

American Idol just crowned Phillip Phillips the winner, and he couldn't be any more modest about it.  He's got it all...talent, drive, and even humility.  He's very humble in this interview which is refreshing from such a hugely popular artist.  His current song " Home " sold 278,000 digital copies its first week, setting an AI record...that's more downloads than any other coronation song (the off...

Alanis Morisette  is releasing her first album in four years.   "Havoc And Bright Lights" will be released in August, but you can already download Guardian from iTunes.  In this quick conversation she talks about the meaning of that song and album title, attatchment parenting, and how quickly she is able to write a song.

Boy, Dee Snider  has done it all.  Lead singer of Twisted Sister .  Sitcoms, reality TV, broadway, father, husband...and now author.  His new book "Shut Up And Give Me The Mic" is a great read.  You'll realize how a positive attitude can get you through anything - sure worked with him! He has two book signings soon in Chicago May 13: Costco, 2745 N. Clybourn, Chicago 1p-4p May 14: Barnes and Noble...

Happy Holidays!  Here's is my gift to you: a rarely heard conversation with Adele  before she hit it big with her album 21 .  Since she can't do interviews at the moment while she continues to heal from throat surgery so this is the only audio interview with her you'll get to hear for a while. This interview was done way back in 2008.  Her first album was doing okay at time and she had recently ap...

Be sure to grab your free download of The House On Shady Lane : www. PlainWhiteTs.com or www. TheHouseOnShadyLane.com Plain White T's  play The House Of Blues in Chicago Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Evanescence  plays The Congress Theatre in Chicago on Saturday, October 22, 2011.