The State of Sound Podcast

Author and State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with Dave Prine (John Prine's brother) for an intimate conversation about the Prine family and their Illinois roots. (Part 2 of 2)

Author and State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with Dave Prine (John Prine's brother) for an intimate conversation about the Prine family and their Illinois roots. (Part 1 of 2)

State of Sound curator, Lance Tawzer interview Chicago Trax Recording President Reid Hyams on his amazing career operating an influential recording studio on the cutting edge of new music.

State of Sound creator, Lance Tawzer interviews Martin Atkins, musician with PIL, NIN, Killing Joke and Pigface is also an author, educator, entrepreneur, and now runs a museum as well.

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Maxx Traxx / Third Rail manager Murray Weiner, guitarist/singer Stevie Robinson and guitarist Richie Davis about the highs and lows of the groundbreaking Chicago band.

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews drummer Angelo Varias about his experiences playing with John Prine and many others.

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner about her history, the Pier's history and future.

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Illinois folk musician and historian Bucky Halker about labor music and other topics.

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Melody Spann Cooper, Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation and talks about her family legacy of historic Black-owned radio in Chicago.

State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra interviews Angelo Varias (Drummer for John Prine), Music photographer Paul Natkin and revisits with WRXT's Norm Winer about the history of the ChicagoFest music festival.

State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra interviews Kathy Byrne (Mayor Bryne's daughter) Marilynn Gardner (CEO of Navy Pier) Norm Winer (Former WXRT Radio Executive) and members from Chicago's Maxx Traxx (Third Rail) to talk about the history and importance of the ChicagoFest Music festivals of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Award winning Music Historian and Author Bob Beatty sits down with State of Sound Curator Lance Tawzer in the gallery studio to talk about the State of Sound exhibit and Bob's career and music inspirations.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with his long-time friend and collaborator, Paul Natkin, in the State of Sound Studio. Paul is a legendary photographer of music and he shares some amazing stories in his career.  Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

Recorded live in the State of Sound Studio, singer Maggie Brown talks and sings during a wide-ranging interview about her father, Oscar Brown, Jr. and her own career as a singer and educator. Interviewed by State of Sound Curator, Lance Tawzer. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

Long-time record store owner, Mark Kessler sits down with State of Sound writer Dave Hoekstra.  Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

ALPLM's Lance Tawzer interviews Jeff Murphy, guitarist and singer for the legendary Power Pop band Shoes live in the State of Sound Studio.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

The State of Sound creator, Lance Tawzer interviews Jeff Tweedy, the leader of the Alt-Country band Wilco about his career and Illinois upbringing.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

The State of Sound exhibit writer, Dave Hoekstra, interviews Radio Hall of Famer, Terri Hemmert, live in the State of Sound Studio with special guest Alt-Country legend, Jon Langford in a wide-ranging conversation.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

ALPLM's Director of Exhibits and Shows, Lance Tawzer, interviews Jimmy Chamberlin, the drummer of Smashing Pumpkins about his musical career and struggle and recovery from addiction.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

State of Sound writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Alt-Country legend Jon Lanford along with his collaborator, John Szymanski. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

State of Sound exhibit writer, Dave Hoekstra, interviews Willie Dixon's grandson about his grandfather's career and growing up in his house.  Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

ALPLM's Reggie Guyton interviews House Music artist, producer, remixer, and DJ Steve "Silk" Hurley. Producer is Randy Erwin. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

ALPLM's Lance Tawzer interviews Jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

ALPLM's Joe Crain interviews Styx founding member and lead guitarist James "JY" Young. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West

State of Sound Exhibit Writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett, authors of the new book, "Punks in Peoria: Making a Scene in the American Heartland" Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West