Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Simply Elton is a celebration of Sir Elton John's incredible musical career. Brian Harris and the Mad Hatters Band will transport you to the magic of an Elton concert, playing music spanning the icon's entire career. In addition to the spot-on Elton-styled vocals, wild costuming and endless energy, the virtuoso and rocking piano playing will leave audiences speechless. I...

Send us Fan Mail Greg Rapp ia a full time musician living in the suburbs of Chicago. He works fulltime with the Chris Cornell inspired tribute Super Unknown, 90s rockers Mallrats, and part time with the Magnificent Events bands. He has also have worked or subbed with Hillbilly Rockstars, Sugar High,Woogie, Rendition, Hairbangers ball, The Mix, Wedding Banned, Black Cadillac, Deja Vu, Hey Jimmy, Mi...

Send us Fan Mail Carl Giammarese began his music career as a founding member of The Buckinghams, as lead guitarist and vocalist, in 1965. The Buckinghams were an important part of creating the sounds of American rock music after the British invasion had arrived and changed everything. The Buckinghams enjoyed No. 1 status and other positions on Billboard’s music charts for 5 years. They released 15...

Send us Fan Mail CHASING AMY is a female fronted high-energy rock cover band comprised of seasoned pros that are dedicated to throwing a party with great music and good times. The band performs a cross section of hard driving Rock and Pop hits from the 60’s thru today and serves up a very eclectic set list. Whether it’s Zeppelin, Queen, Heart, Journey, Janis Joplin, Styx, Bruno Mars or Madonna, if...

Send us Fan Mail Pino Farina is a singer-songwriter whose emotive performances are filled with songs of love, heartache, redemption and renewal. After touring the country extensively with his award-winning band Pun̈sapaya he stepped away for a time of rediscovery as an artist, songwriter and performer. In 2018, Pino released “Start Over Again” and has been enthusiastically welcomed back performing...

Send us Fan Mail He was born in Chicago, and started playing guitar around age six. At 19, he joined his father, who by then had influenced some of the most well-known bluesman of our history: Jimmy Reed, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johnny Winter, and Junior Wells. For 12 years the two would tour together, putting Ronnie out front with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Koko Taylor. In 1998, w...

Send us Fan Mail Rick Lindy has a voice as big as Texas. Performing Rock and Roll hits of the 1950's, 60's and 70's as well as Surf, Rock-a-billy, and original songs. You're sure to remember some of your favorites. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail BTB is Chicago-land's premier tribute to  P!NK, Gwen Stefani, and Lady Gaga . The band showcases the energy and songs of the multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning stars with other fierce female artists of pop and rock. ​ BTB is led by vocalist  Charity , who brings their energy and power vocals to the stage. Bobby  on guitar, and  Dan  on drums. ​ Together, they bring...

Send us Fan Mail Cover 21: Ignite Chicago is a feel good documentary/movie that delivers a message of positivity through the concertless summer of COVID-19, 2020. It stories a journey of one dude’s quest for his rock-n-roll therapy with the help of some of the best bands in Chicago. It gives the viewer some current up-close knowledge of their favorite Chicagoland artists while creating a new feeli...

Send us Fan Mail From back in the archives we meet up with the guys from Way Cool Rhythm Fools. No longer playing (but are they?) they have some great stories to tell. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Whether you’re looking to bring back the memory of a favorite concert seen in 1985 or seeking a true-to-life representation of what a rock concert was like in the 80’s, Hairbanger’s Ball provides both the music and the mayhem for young and old alike, bundled together in a 6-piece, high octane lineup. Featuring powerful male and female lead vocals, some serious ax grinding and rend...

Send us Fan Mail This week Paul and Ray get together with the boys from My Metal Heart. They're keeping the greatest hard-rockin' songs of the '80s alive!! Dressed to the nines and turned up to 10! You won't want to miss them. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail SEMPLE is a Chicago based band that prides itself on it's entertaining combination of musicianship and high energy stage performance. Fronted by one of the city’s most prominent lead singers and the band’s namesake, Keith Semple, every show is guaranteed to be a nonstop great time! Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknr...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we bring you Kenny Cetera. Joining us, as cohost this week, is Ed Kammerer who was a bandmate of Kenny's in Freewheelin' (Ep 30). Kenny Cetera's CHICAGO EXPERIENCE will take you back to a time that made you look forward to living your life to its fullest....with inspirational songs that will make you smile and feel stronger every day. All you have to do...

Send us Fan Mail Worth The Risk! Five seasoned musicians playing music older than your kids, and younger than your parents. We got the band together to talk about how it all started and where it's going. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Northwest Indiana country singer/songwriter Nate Venturelli, a union welder by day, has been gaining popularity and support as a singer/songwriter from various unions around the country due to his original tune about blue collar workers titled, "Union Man," written about his grandfather. Check out what Nate has to say about this song, as well as his career. Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail Going back a little this week, back to the late 70's and early 80's. This week we bring you Ray Vanda, guitarist with Christian Friday and Falcon Eddy.  These two groups were very popular around town for many years.  Check out Ray's story. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail These chicks rock!” is the reaction you hear when The Gingers hit the stage! Their high-energy arsenal is filled with the greatest rock covers sprinkled with playful surprises. Their rough edge tackles traditionally testosterone-fueled tunes and is nicely bookended with plenty of layer-cake harmonies and melodic favorites that audiences know and love.  Each of the front-line women...

Send us Fan Mail STRAIGHT OUT OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS, FRANK ROSSI HAS BEEN PERFORMING ALL AROUND THE CHICAGOLAND AREA FOR DECADES. HE PLAYS ACCORDION AND KEYS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS. FRANK IS AN ENTERTAINER FOR THE AGES, AND ONE FOR ALL AGES. WHETHER IT'S AT THE LOCAL JAZZ CLUB, A WEDDING, OR A BIRTHDAY PARTY, FRANK IS SEEN ALL OVER CHICAGO CHARMING AUDIENCES WHEREVER HE GOES. Sup...

Send us Fan Mail For over twenty years Len and John have been entertaining in and around Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. From your local bar or festival, to your living room, backyard or Banquet Hall, The Acoustiholics are perfect for anyone who enjoys live music! They truly enjoy performing songs that everyone relates to, the songs you grew up to, to songs you dance to, and the songs you lov...

Send us Fan Mail The Chicago Experience is the nation's premiere tribute to the legendary band "Chicago." A tribute to Rock With Horns featuring: Steve Frost, Jim Massoth, Terry Viano, Brian Hemstock, Eric Caliendo, Ron Brandt, Tim Rutter, Paul Wood & Adam Cowger. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Changing things up a bit today, we talked with Eddie Korosa Jr. - Chicago's Polka King! Eddie's roots in music go way way back. All the way back to his dad, Eddie Korosa Sr. Eddie and his band have a spot in the history of Chicago music - POLKA! 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 reminisce about all the great folks they talked with throughout the year. From beginning to end. Also they feature some of their bloopers and outtakes. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” a Heartache Tonight show is a true Eagles concert experience featuring all the timeless classic songs from one of the greatest rock bands of all time. With meticulous attention to every detail, Heartache Tonight brings together music from all eras and incarnations of this hug...

Send us Fan Mail Since 1998, Maggie Speaks has provided high quality, experienced, and customizable musical entertainment to private and public events from Sydney to Venice to our hometown of Chicago. You can find them playing somewhere nearly every day of the week. We were joined by Dave Calzaretta to get the story of the band. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy o...