Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Deb VanDril is a local musician, singer/songwriter, and active music community emcee based in the southwest suburbs of the Chicago area. While she maintains a more intimate, local footprint rather than a major commercial recording presence, she is well-known in the regional craft brewery and acoustic circuit. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M...

Send us Fan Mail Rochambeau is a Chicago-based bluegrass band known for bringing high-energy acoustic music to local venues, festivals, and private events across the region. Blending classic bluegrass instrumentation with a driving, collaborative performance style, their sound features a mix of traditional acoustic elements—including mandolin, banjo, harmonica, and bass—complemented by strong voca...

Send us Fan Mail Timeless Rock & Roll.  Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail  Riplock is an emerging contemporary country-rock band based out of the Midwest country-rock music scene. The band is fronted by co-leaders Matt Ripsch and Elijah Somlock, who grew up in Kendall County, Illinois (southwest of the Chicago metropolitan area). They are known for delivering a high-energy sound that blends the edge of modern country-rock with deep nods to classic trail...

Send us Fan Mail The Usual Suspects group is a highly popular event and party band. They specialize in a versatile blend of classic rock, country rock, oldies, and high-energy party rock. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Port Authority is a rock band from Chicago’s South Side, formed in 8th grade by John McFarland and Scott Bonshire. Reuniting in 2025 with Kristen McFarland on vocals and Brian Sarna on bass, the band returns with fresh energy and classic rock roots. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail The Dan Peters Band (often referred to as DPB) is a high-energy group based in Chicago that blends a wide variety of genres, including rock, funk, blues, jazz, and jam-band styles. The group is led by Dan "The Shredabilly" Peters, a versatile Chicago-born guitarist and vocalist with a career spanning over 25 years. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme so...

Send us Fan Mail The Bottomz Up Band is a high-energy dance and cover band based in the Chicago area. They are known for performing a wide variety of "feel-good" music, spanning genres such as country, classic rock, pop, disco, new wave, and funk.  Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail No Crying In Baseball is a Chicago-based 90s rock tribute band. They specialize in alternative and rock hits from the 1990s, covering artists like Nirvana and Gin Blossoms. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Reach for The Stars: The M&R Rush Story, the authorized biography of Chicago’s enduring rock band M&R Rush, will be released on May 7, 2026. Written by James Arvia, the book captures more than fifty years of music, friendship, and the unmistakable Chicago spirit that shaped one of the Midwest’s most resilient independent rock acts. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul M...

Send us Fan Mail Born From Good Times, Bad Times, & the Blues. Herald-Palladium Readers Choice Award Winners of 2024. Best local entertainment and Blues Rock Band. Rodney Mills on Vocals and Guitar, Frank Rotondo on Bass, Billy Canty on Drums and Percussion. Newest EP out in May 2025 with another EP set for late spring of 2026. Breaking boundaries with crossover songs such as Good, Bad, &...

Send us Fan Mail Billy Gray Music is a Chicago-area country / outlaw-country act led by Billy Gray — a West Virginia native who moved to Illinois and performs originals and classic country covers with a backing group often billed as “Billy Gray Music” or “Billy Gray Music and his Band of Bandits.” Billy’s says he left a long railroad career to pursue music full time, write original songs and favor...

Send us Fan Mail Cherry Bomb Chicago is a live music cover band based in the Chicago area, specializing in tribute performances to popular female artists from the 1990s to today, covering artists ranging from Halestorm to Lady Gaga. They are known as a female-fronted band performing high-energy rock and pop hits in local venues. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy o...

Send us Fan Mail Let your mind drift back to the good old days. You're cruising in your car with the windows down, the radio up and your favorite girl (or guy!) by your side hoping to hear your favorite song. You might head to the local burger drive in or perhaps just park under the moon-lit sky as the tunes played.  Memories.....that's what Baby Boomer Rock n' Roll is all about! Th...

Send us Fan Mail The Judson Brown Band specializes in violin heavy Classic Rock and Modern Country. It's like your iPod on shuffle... only better! In addition to their diverse set list, the band loves challenges, and entertains most any request on the spot.   Judson Brown (formerly of Bella Cain) is joined by Colleen Kuraszek (borrowed from the classical world). While Judson works to shatter...

Send us Fan Mail Spring Soul Sessions – A Night of Blues, Gospel, Jazz & Soul  Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music as Spring Soul Sessions brings the rich history of American music to life through blues, gospel, jazz, and soul. This is not just a concert — it’s a cultural experience. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknro...

Send us Fan Mail  A blast from the past! Rockabilly music from the original legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis.  Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Don't look in the refrigerator for The Leftovers. Check them out at a venue near you. Bringing you the perfect blend of music for everyone's liking! Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Cover bands really are a dime-a-dozen as they say. But once in awhile a new project forms that manages to combine not only interesting songs, but a new way to present them to an audience. Rockhouse delivers on both fronts. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail  John’s passion for music started at a young age and has sustained its momentum over the years, even after taking a backseat to raising four amazing children. After countless open mics, karaoke nights and endless hours of practice, John booked his first gig.   Since then, John has been told that viewers can see and feel his passion for music when he performs and has a way of letti...

Send us Fan Mail  A Chicago based music group. The group consists of four members who are Dave Wolak - lead/rhythm guitarist, Marco Obaya - bass guitarist , Anthony Simmons - drummer and Xavier Keller - lead vocalist. All four members are known as the musician, songwriter and producer. They are here to spread PEACE, LOVE, and UNITY through their timeless music.  Support the show Podcast edited by...

Send us Fan Mail  Good Country plays all the best of country music from the 90's and 2000's. Their mission is to have their fans dancing and singing along with them!  Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail The Rockaholics   play a very unique and nuanced variety of crowd-pleasing covers and play them phenomenally well. They are all exceptional musicians in their own rights, are very professional, easy to work with and have not left a crowd unsatisfied. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Lisa is a firm believer that artists are here on this earth to make a difference in the lives of others. One of the ways she makes a difference is by helping clarinetists find their voice on the right instrument. She says the most amazing thing about learning to play a wind instrument is that it teaches you how to express your emotions.  Her goal is to help musicians express thems...

Send us Fan Mail  The Gringo Bros. exist to remind you what real rock sounds like. They take those legendary riffs you grew up on and inject them with raw, unapologetic energy - because these songs deserve to be played right.  Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com