Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Originally from Dearborn, MI, Patrick moved to Chicago a few years after college. He made the rounds of all the Open Mic nights and even formed a five piece group that played his originals, as well as some covers. Then life happened, Patrick married and raised a family, so he put music on the backburner. Then in 2008, through a series of different events in his life, he once again...

Send us Fan Mail Their music blends rock and pop, with some funk, to create a wall of relentless harmonies. The lyrics are personal and inspired by legends of the time.  The horn section steps up seamlessly with the funky flavor we have all learned to love, supported by each other to form the groove.  The powerful bands of the 70’s and into the 80’s is what they do! Ray and Mike met with band memb...

Send us Fan Mail Singer/songwriter Aaron Newsome has been performing since 2023. He can be found somewhere bringing his origiinal tunes, as well as some classic covers. Ray and Mike met with Aaron and found out how it all came together and where he's going with it. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Southtown Soul & Groove is an intense, powerful Soul and Rhythm & Blues Band that is exciting audiences and fans at every performance. This 12-member band features both a driving rhythm section and a smokin’ horn section that are both made up of some of the finest musicians in the Chicago Metro area. Ray and Mike met had George and Vince in the studio to find out how this...

Send us Fan Mail The M80's are Chicagoland's 80's MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s new wave hitmakers as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Til Tuesday, Berlin, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds and Billy Idol. The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to embrace technology enables them to p...

Send us Fan Mail FoCo was Formed in 2018 by 6 amazing musicians sharing the same love & respect for the music of Foreigner, Bad Co & Badfinger. Performing Grammy nominated hits at premier venues across the Midwest with the same energy & passion as the original bands. Ray and Mike managed to snag a couple of the band members and see if it still feels like the first time. Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail Based in McHenry, IL, they are a country rock cover band featuring hits of the 70's through today. Ray and Mike met with the band to find out what these devils are distilling. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail The Matz Broz have been playing music in and around the Northern Illinois region individually or collectively for years now. Their repertoire consists of rockers, pop, blues, soul, R&B, reggae and folk/country sounds from the 50’s thru today. Add to that a sampling of our diverse original material and you’ve got a great night of music. Ray and Mike met with Rob and David to br...

Send us Fan Mail Established in 1997, Sabbatha Chicago is an ALL-FEMALE tribute to Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne and Dio Band-Age band is a Party cover band! Elise, Paula, and Lorena stopped by the studio to chat with Iron Man Ray and Paranoid Mike. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail ARRA is one of the best and largest drawing classic rock tribute bands in the Chicagoland area and has been for the past three decades. By performing the biggest hits by the biggest bands of all time, with precision and excellence, it has been, and continues to be, the secret to their success. Their superior vocal harmonies and incredible musicianship have made them one of the mos...

Send us Fan Mail The Diffused Blues Band formerly known as The Grumpy Old Men & Friends. The band is based out of McHenry, IL and was formed as a trio in 2021. In January of 2023 the full band was born. The band is comprised of veteran musicians performing Rock’n Blues, Classic Rock, and Southern Rock covers in their unique style. They feature a wide range of bands including Anthony Gomes, Pau...

Send us Fan Mail The Difference started in the spring of 2014 while playing their middle school talent show. They were the favorite act of the show, which helped them gain confidence for the road ahead. They later named themselves "The Difference" because they felt that they wanted to make a difference in people's lives. The Difference consists of four talented musicians playing mus...

Send us Fan Mail From straightforward to blues based to that with a progressive touch, McKenna offers something for almost every hard rock fan. Helping separate McKenna is how it eschews the gravelly, mid-ranged male vocal approach to most hard rock bands in favor of a female vocalist. Their debut album "Are You Ready" makes you take the time and listen to the whole thing. Ray and Mike m...

Send us Fan Mail John David Daily writes & sings songs about the craziness of real life , motorcycles, drinking, the long road between heaven and hell, love, hurt and so much more. John has written & played in Nashville as well as recorded two albums there to date. Ray and Mike were able to slow him down to find out about his music and where he's going with it. Support the show Podcas...

Send us Fan Mail Chicagolands one and only Cinderella tribute band. Ray and Mike got a chance to meet with the band and find out how and why this happened. They had to move fast on this interview, since one of the band members was missing a slipper and they had to be out of the studio by midnight. We think they thought we were at Pumpkin Recording Studio... Support the show Podcast edited by Paul...

Send us Fan Mail Kicked Outta Choir is a Chicago-area, a Female Fronted “All 80’s” cover band representing the diverse mix of the many musical genres and artists that made the 1980’s one of the greatest music decades of all time. They pride themselves in being a “little different” from 80’s cover bands. Kicked Outta Choir chose their name to pay tribute to everyone who has ever been “kicked out” o...

Send us Fan Mail The JAD & Shaggy Trio is a Rock/Pop band based out of Wood Dale IL since 2022. Formerly known as Class Reunion since 2009. Ray and Mike had sort of a reunion with the trio and found out who Shaggy's stylist is, among other things. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Superfly Redneck was founded in Chicago,IL. Bringing the best in classic to current rock, alternative, Motown/R&B, Funk and some country. All the songs they play are hits that everybody knows and keep the party going. They play locally and have done sometime on the road. Ray and Mike were able to stop them from flying around to get their backstory. Support the show Podcast edi...

Send us Fan Mail Chicago area Southern Rock band featuring music of The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. Ray and Mike were able to wrangle up the Bandits long enough to get their backstory. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail The mega-legend lives on in a jaw-dropping, high energy show, with a fifteen-piece orchestra made up of Buddy’s BIG BAND MACHINE alumni, all the while featuring his daughter, Cathy Rich, as your guide through all that’s 60”s cool, while dropping vocals on you as smooth as “Black Label Scotch’. Oh, and talk about bad ass drummers; we got you covered with Emmy Award winning, wicked...

Send us Fan Mail Whiskey Road has been bringing their unique blend of rock and country to stages thruout the Midwest since 1999. Dubbed "Crossroads" rock, Whiskey Road combines the best Classic, Southern, and Country rock hits and adds their special blend of vocal harmonies and musical prowess to create a truly special and entertaining set of music. The band prides itself on mixing arena...

Send us Fan Mail Storm Empress stopped by the studio and we talked about where this weather pattern was heading. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Chicago’s very own SULLVATION is a solo effort from bassist, Brent Sullivan who has co-founded legendary, underground bands such as; Slauter Xstroyes, Winter Kill, Mindwarp Chamber Brent Sullivan with the help of co-writers of various top metal vocalists and lead guitarists in the Chicagoland area along with the legendary Tim Ripper Owens. Ray and Mike met with Brent and Kevin to...

Send us Fan Mail This group is just try to bring joy and happiness to all our fans in every state. Formed in 2019 they have become staples at a number of venues througout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Ray and Mike met with the band to find out how they got the blues. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Chicago-based singer-songwriter Pierce Crask, drawing from influences such as Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Greg Brown, and Chris Smither, has been entertaining audiences professionally as a solo performer since 1999. Ray and Mike sat down with Pierce to talk about his career, as well as his new album Rising River. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Ma...