Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Rosie & The Rivets: The Premier Retro Rock & Roll Show  perform an  electrifying  female fronted retrospective tribute to the first ten years (1954-1964) of Rock & Roll. Along with early Rock & Roll favorites, you’ll hear Girl Group, Rockabilly, R&B, Surf, and British Invasion featuring Rosie’s powerful and versatile voice and backed by a band with extensive th...

Send us Fan Mail Midlife Crisis brings a solid party to the stage. Performing a wide spectrum of musical genres, Midlife Crisis covers over 5 decades of music. Experience your favorite Pop, Rock, Disco, Motown and Funk played with passion. Since 1999, Midlife Crisis brings 100% live music packed with energy & enthusiasm to every performance. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Them...

Send us Fan Mail A revival of a decade long group, the Midnight Special boasts fresh originals and rockin' blues just the way your mama remembered them.   Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Freddy Jones Band is one of America’s premiere rock bands. Freddy Jones Band is fronted by founding member and sole writer/singer of the bands biggest hit to date, “ In A Day Dream" Marty Lloyd, who plays alongside longtime member/bassist Rich Ross. The lineup rounds out with veteran musicians Stu Miller- guitarist, and Goose LaPoint- drummer. We sat down with Marty and Goose...

Send us Fan Mail Vacuum tubes, guitar strings, mixers, microphones, amplifiers, transistors, drum sticks, speakers, pedals, miles of cable, and sound waves. We are revised, renewed, rewired, reborn, righteous guitar slinging rock 'n' roll. They are C130! Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Dick Biondi’s amazing radio career spans over 6 decades, including the birth of American Rock & Roll and the evolution of Pop music. Known as The Screamer, the Big Noise from Buffalo, and The Wild I-Tralian, Dick Biondi holds the distinction of being the first disc jockey to play The Beatles on American radio. He introduced The Beatles and the Rolling Stones in concert, and he...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Mike Tafoya and Craig Cederholm of Tafoya. We talk about the band, as well as MIke's past with The Boyzz, The B'zz and The Lost Boyzz. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail The Millennials have checked many boxes on their to-do list in just a few short years. Hearts full of music provide the counterweight to a story driven by hard work and ambition. The six-piece rock band doesn’t just want to play, they aspire to learn and grow, producing plenty of significant milestones in the last three years, but leaving much still to prove. Paul and Ray sat down...

Send us Fan Mail Electric Avenue features music from the 60's until today! Joining Paul & Ray are Ron Romero (bass, vocals), Jimmy Herter (guitar, sax, flute, vocals) and Dean Schuldt (guitar & vocals). Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail A classic to current rock cover band out of the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Join Paul and Ray as they talk with Bob Bostanche (drums and percussion) and Debra Sweet (bass and vocals). Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Orland Park. IL native, guitarist Joel Hoekstra currently plays for Whitesnake, Trans Siberian Orchestra and Cher. Joel is also well-known for his time with Night Ranger, the Broadway show Rock of Ages, his fill in work with Foreigner and his monthly column in Guitar World Magazine. Paul and Ray chat with him about his stellar career. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin...

Send us Fan Mail Do you enjoy the contemporary "soft rock" hits from the 70's and 80's?  With EZFM you will experience the nostalgia, and be transported back in time, where memories of your youth will begin to flow with the music that recalls a simpler place and time in your life.  Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrol...

Send us Fan Mail We have a severe case of cabin fever and needed a tropical getaway. Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band  combine the sounds of Trop Rock, Reggae, Surf, and Calypso by pouring great original music along with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Zac Brown Band, Paul Simon, Sublime, Beach Boys, and many more into a musical blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lowe...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 starts off with a conversation with the members of Freewheelin'. A local band, started in 1973, with "Rock Star Dreams" that went National. Worked hard, played hard and fizzled out much too early. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Paul and Ray talk about Season 1 of The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast along with a couple of phone in guests. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail The band Sundance has proven to be an excellent source of entertainment for a variety of different venues.   Whether it be a corporate party, festival, wedding or in a nightclub atmosphere, the band Sundance will deliver a professional presentation sure to please every time! The band Sundance has a repertoire that will dazzle and impress every audience.   Support the show Podcast...

Send us Fan Mail Ronnie Rice picked up a guitar when he was 16 years old and hasn't put it down yet! He began his musical career as a solo performer in Evanston, Illinois. In the late 1960s, Ron joined the Chicago-based group, The New Colony Six and sang lead vocals on many of their hit records, including oldies favorites I Will Always Think About You and Things I'd Like to Say. Paul and...

Send us Fan Mail Currently the lead vocalist and bass player for the legendary Grass Roots, Marks career started out in Chicago with bands like Street Kids, Dreamer and All-Night Newsboys. Mark currently resides in Orlando Florida where he you can catch him weekly on his radio program "making noise with Mark Dawson". Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of...

Send us Fan Mail One week was just not enough! We finish up what we started last episode with this episode! The Buddy Rich stories! Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Emmy Award winning drummer Gregg Potter is the drummer with The Buddy Rich Band. Formerly with Teenage Radiation and a number of other groups, he joined us to talk about his legendary career. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail You may know Chicago Musician Jay Goeppner for his love of The Beatles! You may have heard him on the Johnny B or Kevin Matthews radio shows as a Beatle Brother! He's performed in over 15 countries! Sang with Roger Daltrey, Dave Matthews and Cheap trick! Now he is playing out his originals with his rocking band! Join Jay, Paul & Ray as they talk about his illustrious care...

Send us Fan Mail Classical Blast blurs musical lines, melding classical music into classic rock hits or rocking music by Beethoven, Bach and composers from other centuries, sometimes adding original lyrics. From Bach to classic rock to metal to pop, we hope you’ll find their approach to music a refreshing change. It’s the past, present & future all brought together in perfect harmony!  Support...

Send us Fan Mail After a 23 year hiatus Joker is back! Playing your favorites from back in the day, as well as new material. Tony Ingala joined us for a talk about the band. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail One of the hardest working entertainers in Chicago. A member of Expo '76, The Sunshine Boys, Poi Dog Pondering, as well as a daily podcat with Steve Dahl, Dag was able to find some time to meet with us and talk about his career in music. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail The Cryan' Shames  are an American  garage rock  band from  Hinsdale, Illinois . They originally formed as The Travelers with founding members Tom Doody ("Toad"), Gerry Stone ("Stonehenge"), Dave Purple ("Grape") of  The Prowlers , Denny Conroy from  Possum River , and Jim Fairs from  The Roosters , Jim Pilster ("J.C. Hooke", so named b...