Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The Flatbed Fords - Best of Eagles live concert experience is an outstanding recreation of one of America's greatest bands. With a phenomenal blend of harmonies and intricate guitars leads , every performance is a finely detailed recreation of the music that we all know and love. Ray and Mike caught up with the band to see how they Take It Easy. Support the show Podcast edite...

Send us Fan Mail T D Clark lights up the stage with his fiery playing, incredible songs and party style stage show like no other. He has performed tour supports and regional supports for Gold and Platinum selling acts. Ray and Mike tried to slow him down a bit and get the backstory from him and his band. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rockn...

Send us Fan Mail The Abby Kay Band hails from Northern Illinois. This up-and-coming band plays a wide variety of music spanning multiple decades and musical genres for an authentic midwestern rock feel that is sure to have the crowd engaged and dancing. They also play crowd-pleasing original songs that continue to develop into fan favorites. Ray and Mike met with the band and found out they weren&...

Send us Fan Mail Ray and Mike met with Local Notable - Tom Lepper. Tom's history in the music scene runs wide and far. Tom joined them to tell his stories. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Poison'd Crue is made up of 4 Pro musicians who don't just play the music, they Live the music. They are all about giving you "Nothing but a Good Time" at the show. Taking you back to that decade of 80's Glam Rock​! Ray and Mike met with them to see how they got Poison'd and where is their Crue? Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme so...

Send us Fan Mail The Throwbacks might seem like an odd cover band. Three young guys decided to take classic oldies songs from the 1950's and 1960's, and infuse energy and modern song writing into them, to play for audiences who have loved them for decades. Why do this? Having played together for many years, and having grown up listening to the Chicago oldies radio station, these tuxedo w...

Send us Fan Mail Bluesy, Smoky, Sexy, and Raw. wht.rbbt.obj ("White Rabbit Object") is a "femme fatale" fronted, guitar driven alternative rock outfit from Chicago, Illinois. What started as a secret side project for a married couple, Frank & River Rabbitte, wht.rbbt.obj has grown into a four piece musical tour de force. Ray and Mike met with them to find out how they hoppe...

Send us Fan Mail Amy Stephan’s powerful voice and amazing guitar skills bring an exciting dimension to the music she performs. Amy’s musical interests vary widely, but rock and metal are her first loves. Equally comfortable on vocals, guitars or both, Amy has been a big part of more than a few Chicago area bands. Her style, voice, and incredible guitar playing keep audiences happy show after show...

Send us Fan Mail The musicians in Blind Reality have been friends for over 30 years. Many years later, B.R logged hundreds of gigs — with the occasional festival appearance — in clubs across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Ray and Mike met with some of the band members to find out what is their reality. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rockn...

Send us Fan Mail Brookwood Drive is a Chicago-area band that fate brought together. Four guys with the same love for playing music. A melding of blues, rock, and funk with a pinch of salt are the ingredients in the recipe of their music. Ray and Mike attempted to deconstruct this recipe to see what all the spices are that holds them together. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme s...

Send us Fan Mail Primal Moon consists of Joe Brunker on vocals, Brian Alberts on guitar, Luke Pope on bass, and Tony Tessari on drums. They are a rock band whose goal is to help bring rock music back into the mainstream. Ray and Mike spoke with them to find out if they can achieve this goal, or is it just the cow jumping over the Primal Moon. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme s...

Send us Fan Mail Strawdawg is Chicagoland's answer to great Country, New Country, Old Country, Classic Rock and Original Music. They draw from a wide variety of entertainers. There is defintely somethiing there for you. Ray and Mike went to find out what makes a Strawdawg howl! Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Mike Hansen is considered to be one of the top, first call drummers in the music business and has supported some of the biggest names in the industry. We met with Mike to hear where his career has been and where it's going. Some say he's moving like a Hurricane! Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodca...

Send us Fan Mail Some of the areas best classic rock, dance and blues. We met with Mike, Danny and Doug to find out what sort of effect they were leaving on the crowds. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Shukin and the Ramblers is the Rusty Roots Rock Revue you’ll have to see to believe. Influenced by the American sounds of the Chicago Blues, Classic RnB, Roots Country, a Funky dose of Gypsy Jazz and a Punk Rock edge. Ray and Mike met with Matt, Rob and Dan to find out how this group came together. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush...

Send us Fan Mail Bringing all the best hits from the 90's, from Pop to Grunge. These guys will make you think you time travelled back over 20 years ago. Ray and Mike spoke with Gary and Tyler and found out how rude they really are. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail The Rosedale Ramblin' Band performs classic country, rock, and Americana in the Chicago area. Ray and Mike met with two of there members, Tom and Jim, to find out where they ramble and where they're rambling to. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Smells Like Dave Grohl formed in 2014 after a group of dedicated Foo Fighters fans decided they wanted more than to be in the audience. Ray and Mike got down to the source of this odor. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Nestled in downtown Lockport, The Roxy is Chicagoland's premier hidden gem for swing dancing, live music, comedy shows, and more. Owned by Trinity Services Inc, ROXY serves to support adults with special needs. Ray and Mike met with the one person that makes it all happen there, Jessica Endres. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rus...

Send us Fan Mail "We are the Private Instigators, and we're here to start something." Ray and Mike met with Dominic and Tommy to find out what they're starting and where they're going. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Born and raised in Bolingbrook, IL. Brad has been known for playing solo-acoustic shows at bars and venues in Chicagoland. Naturally, that has given him a reputation of having a feel-good, country approach. Ray and Mike met with Brad to learn about him and his "Rock n Roll with a Southern Soul" attitude. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy...

Send us Fan Mail A classically trained artist who studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kathryn Claahsen's current focus is primarily on painting dance and music scenes, but also does other commissioned portrait and landscape work. Ray and Mike met with her to discuss her work with musicians and bands throughout the area. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme...

Send us Fan Mail Coverlicious is one of Chicago's premier cover bands. Playing music from multiple decades and genres, you can expect to hear rock, classic rock, pop, country, funk and more. Coverlicious is made up of five seasoned professional musicians from different musical backgrounds. Ray and Mike met with them to hear what their covering and where things are going. Support the show Podc...

Send us Fan Mail Southbound is a Country Rock cover band, with some southern rock, Texas Blues, classic country, and some oldies sprinkled in. Hailing from Northern Illinois, the five members have come together to play fun, energetic music that is intended to get fans out of their seats and on the dance floor! Ray and Mike got their cowboys boots on and met with the whole gang. Support the show Po...

Send us Fan Mail Block Chain Coalition consists of Ron Thomas and Tony Engel who powered the engines behind Chicago's legendary original band Veilside for 15+ years, Louis Paskalides on Keys who along with Bob Berg on bass were part of another strong Chicago original band force with Ron circa '87-'92 in ONYX. The band is locked in with the addition of probably the most under-rated g...