Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

The Vultures! are an Indie Rock Band from Chicago, IL that formed in 2021. We spoke with Tony Cruz, Dan McDowell and special guest Arreis Rising!

The band merges diverse styles and influences together in an eclectic mix of Rock, Alternative, Pop, Metal, and Blues. The results are far from typical of most bands on the scene today. – JakTripper flat out rocks! Ray and Mike rocked out with John and Doug to get their backstory.

The best hits of the 90's and BEYOND!! Guaranteed to keep the party going all night long! Ray and Mike got together with Bryan, Steve and Ricker to get their backstory.

Few names are establishing themselves so firmly in the world of Disco music like Superfly Symphony. A group of multi-talented performers and songwriters, Superfly Symphony takes listeners on a exiting journey through the 70s and beyond with show. Ray and Mike met with Ken, Kristi and Kelly to get their backstory. Get your boogie shoes on and hit the dance floor with Superfly Symphony!

O.N.S.E.T is a Classic Rock cover band from the Cary, IL. Featuring the music of: Queen, Pat Benatar, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Heart and more! Ray and Mike met with the group to get their backstory.

Ray and Mike met with Grace & John to find out how it all began and where is it going!

Award-winning artist Lia Caton is a little bit country and a little rock and roll with soul. She was named 2022 "Vocalist of the Year" (multi-genre) at the 8th annual Josie Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and dubbed one of Glancer Magazine’s 'Most Fascinating Faces of 2021'. Ray and Mike met with Lia and got her backstory.

Libido Funk Circus is a 5 Star act all around. They perform the songs that will even get the non-dancer out to the floor to shake it up. Ray and Mike met up with Desiree and Jeff to get the backstory of the band.

Crawford's Daughter is a group of 4 dynamic Chicago musicians tackling songs from Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, The Pretenders, Bonnie Raitt, Little Big Town, Heart, Al Green, as well as originals. Delivering fiery guitar, powerful vocals, creative bass lines, and tight harmonies. Ray and Mike met with the band to get their backstory.

Chicagoland’s rock and pop cover band that you never saw coming; delivering hits that will knock you out! Fun, four piece, female fronted music...where good music and the party collide. Ray and Mike met with them to get their backstory.

Andrew Scott Denlinger has been a part of the Chicago music scene for quite a while. His brand of American rock n’ roll is as diverse as the city he calls “home.” In between then and now, Andrew has toured the nation as the bassist for Chicago country-artist Nick Lynch playing and performing for thousands across the USA. Ray and Mike met with Andrew and got his backstory.

Orlando Big Al Alvarez has been in the Rock Scene for many years playing drums for many bands. He and his friend Apache, who was in the Salsa Scene in Chicago for many years, decided to form a Classic Rock and 90’s Alternative band to bring those clear Salsa vocals to Rock music. Ray and Mike met with them and got the whole backstory.

Two Beer Tommy a local Country and Rock band making a name for themselves. Ray and Mike catch up with them.

This week Ray and Mike met with some of the guys from the Stereo-Fi band. Check and see how many times Ray screws up and calls them Semper Fi.

The Hurricane Project is a group of seasoned blues musicians who are striving to keep the blues alive for much longer. Ray and Mike sat down with the band to find out how that is going.

This week Ray and Mike catch up with Billy Osman and his boys.

Ray and Mike caught up with Jesse Perez on where it all started for him and where he is going today. Check our this Jesses Perez Experience!

We go back to talk with the guys from M&R Rush. Since we first spoke with them they have signed a record deal and have come out with a new EP on vinyl!

Bringing you some of the best Southern Rock in the area Renegade Wildflower does not disappoint. Ray and Mike met with them to hear about their journey.

A Triple-Tribute band that outplays the ones that only do one! Ray and Mike got a chance to meet with some of the guys and find out where it all came from.

The Lounge Puppets have been rockin' the Chicagoland area for many, many years. Ray and Mike sat down with Pete and John to talk about where it all started and whats in store for today.

Meltdowne is a trio of hard rocking, heavy metal guys who have been putting oput great music for many years. Ray and Mike got a chance to talk with them and hear their story.

The Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a local band out of Chicagoland is one of the hottest blues bands in the Chicago area. Playing a mixture of R&B, Delta, New Orleans and Chicago style Blues as well as well as Jazz and a taste of Rock and Roll has kept them gigging on a weekly basis for over 20 years. Ray and Mike had the honor of sitting down with Downtown Charlie Brown to hear his story.

The Fabulous Kings (formerly the Billy King Band) playing some of the hottest Blues in the Chicagoland. Ray and Mike met with John Clark, George May, Billy Rider and Victor Sandri. to talk about the early days, as well as becoming The Fabulous Kings.

From Van Halen to Pearl Jam and everything in between. These artists have reached high levels of performance at a very young age. Check out what they have to say.