Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast
Music Podcasts
The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today.
Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two co-hosted the show until 2022. In 2023 Ray was joined by Mike Metoyer as the new show co-host.
The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a great resource for fans of rock n roll and musicians alike. The podcast is informative, entertaining, and inspiring. It is a must-listen for anyone who loves rock n roll and wants to learn more about the Chicago music scene.
Here are some of the things you can expect to hear on the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast:
Interviews with bands and musicians from the Chicago area
Discussions about the history of rock n roll in Chicago
Information about upcoming concerts and events
Tips and advice for musicians
And much more!
If you're a fan of rock n roll, or if you're just curious about the Chicago music scene, then you need to check out the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
Show your support of the podcast and visit our Swag Store. Just click copy and paste this link in your browser: https://tinyurl.com/yr5pa7zt
The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today. Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two co-hosted the show until 2022. In 2023 Ray was joined by Mike Metoyer as the new show co-host. The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a great resource for fans of rock n roll and musicians alike. The podcast is informative, entertaining, and inspiring. It is a must-listen for anyone who loves rock n roll and wants to learn more about the Chicago music scene. Here are some of the things you can expect to hear on the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast: Interviews with bands and musicians from the Chicago area Discussions about the history of rock n roll in Chicago Information about upcoming concerts and events Tips and advice for musicians And much more! If you're a fan of rock n roll, or if you're just curious about the Chicago music scene, then you need to check out the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. Show your support of the podcast and visit our Swag Store. Just click copy and paste this link in your browser: https://tinyurl.com/yr5pa7zt The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
Language:
English
Contact:
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Website:
http://rocknrollchicago.net
Episodes
Ep 207 Gotham Ramblers
10/8/2024
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The reviews are in, and everyone loves this band, Gotham Ramblers. A quite diverse setlist comes with the band so no one can say they didn’t play anything they liked. We were fortunate to have them all in our studio and were able to talk with them before the took off like Batman after seeing the Bat Sign in the sky.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:01:12:48
Ep 206 The StingRays
10/1/2024
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The StingRays play the greatest music ever written and play it with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love. Their music, great rapport with audiences, their look and the famous StingRay moves have made them repeated favorites throughout the Midwest. The StingRays always get the crowd dancing and singing to songs from Rockabilly -- tons of sixties -- to the 70's. We were able to reel them in to trade a few barbs with them.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:45:02
Ep 205 Ambidexterous
9/24/2024
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AMBIDEXTROUS is a 1960s-70s cover band, which began as a duet in 2014 with Scott Sodaro on electric guitar and his friend from 1st grade, Ray Lemieux, on acoustic. What makes AMBIDEXTROUS unique is their approach to the songs they love. They play them as best they can, using the original formulas which made those songs great. AMBIDEXTROUS has been playing all over the Chicagoland area for years. Only about 1% of the population is truly ambidextrous, so we were very fortunate to have them in the studio to see which way they are going.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:57:39
Ep 204 Evil Jim and the Culprits
9/17/2024
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High energy classic rock cover band featuring music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s! Hearing that the boys were out on good behavior, we snatched them to the studio to hear about their capers.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:42:56
Ep 203 Dolph Chaney and the Phins
9/10/2024
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While its original heyday was in the early ‘70s, power pop never went away; songwriters and musicians continued to craft finely-tuned, compact songs that – in their own often modest way – carried on the tradition. Dolph Chaney is one of those, but he’s much more than just one of those. Ray and Mike set the hook and reeled him in to get his story.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:01:00:53
Ep 202 Members Only
9/3/2024
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For the past 8 years, Members Only has been steadily building up the Jacket Army. Featuring both, male and female lead vocals, they can bring the best dance music the 80’s has to offer. Hair, Rock, Pop, New Wave, they bring it all. We got our dancing shows on and spent some time with the band to see if they could show us some new moves.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:59:02
Ep 201 Shooter
8/27/2024
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RAMI Award Winning Southern Rock Band.
One of the longest running Chicago area ASS Kickin' Southern Rock Shows featuring Original music and Classic Rock. Established in 1982. They've gone through several members but still have founders Steve Kelly on lead and slide, and JR Mancilla on vocals and front man. They stopped by the studio and we found out how the have been together for so long and where they are going.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:53:59
Ep 200 My Sacrifice
8/20/2024
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Chicagolands tribute to Creed. We would have been Unforgiven if we didn't welcome them to the studio with Arms Wide Open. We would have had to slink Away in Silence.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:47:23
Ep 199 The Aftermath
8/13/2024
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An every-man’s band of guys and gals with superhuman talent. When you combine all these talented people, you get the Aftermath, a band name which is fitting, because after they melt your faces and blow your mind with their prowess, you’ll be picking yourself up off the floor in the “aftermath”. Before we wound up on the floor we met with them to see what makes this band tick, tick tick...
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:41:29
Ep 198 Oh Yes!
8/6/2024
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What started out, during the pandemic, as a twist on “Live from Daryl’s House” for local musicians, “Live at Matt’s Barn” was born. As the craze grew, more and more people wanted to book the band. Seems like the barnyard was coming to the people.
Oh Yes! is now booking shows in the Chicagoland area and quickly becoming one of the hottest good time bands in the area. Their incredible harmonies, diverse set list, and crowd interaction create an electric atmosphere that gets everyone up dancing and singing along during their show.
And Oh Hell Yes!, we tracked them down to learn more about them.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:01:11:52
Ep 197 Schtillrokken
7/30/2024
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Schtillrokken is a party band playing music across multiple decades and multiple genres. If you haven't heard of them, you will definitely know their music. We got them to hit the brakes and join us in the studio and talk about their extended warranty.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:53:49
Ep 196 The Electric Cars
7/23/2024
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The Electric Cars stand as more than a tribute band - they are agents of an era, bringing the timeless 1980's hits of The Cars to a new generation. With a set that includes classics like "Just What I Needed," "My Best Friend's Girl," and the hit ballad "Drive," they faithfully recreate the magic of The Cars' chart-toppers, taking audiences on a nostalgic journey through the band's greatest hits and deep cuts.
The guys stopped by the studio to recharge their batteries and tell us what's happening.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:59:57
Ep 195 Joe Leja
7/16/2024
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Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago. Started playing at 15, self-taught. Biggest influence – John Fogarty/Creedence Clearwater Revival. 10 years ago he started recording CD’s. You can find him at many open mics in the area, with an occasional headlining gig.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:57:44
Ep 194 The Artist Formally Known As Vince
7/9/2024
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The Artist Formally Known as Vince Band (or TAFKAVince Band for short) formed in 1996 and began playing out regularly upon the release of 2002's At Last CD. Other notable releases include 2007's Welcome To The Show, the 2011 vinyl release On Display, and the singles "NYC" and "Luck," which were released in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
The band plays a heady mix of glam, punk, and rock n' roll and has built a reputation as a fierce live act who have graced stages at the Empty Bottle, Beat Kitchen, Liar's Club, Subterranean, Reggie's, The Hideout, and Double Door in their hometown of Chicago and have performed at the esteemed venues Berlin (NYC), Plain Dealer Pavilion (Cleveland) and Slash Run (Washington DC) while on tour.
We were fortunate to slow them down a bit to see what's coming up for them.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:52:16
Ep 193 The Lizard Kings
7/2/2024
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A muscial revival of The Doors.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:50:06
Ep 192 Frequilibrium
6/25/2024
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Frequilibrium is a roots rock fusion band based out of Chicagoland. They naturally harness the power of the Southern rock greats, while offering the progressive ingenuity of the next generation and a solid understanding of multiple genres. Their music is formed playfully but with much precision and care, providing the listener with a heartfelt experience within the first few bars.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:55:26
Ep 191 Skip Griparis
6/18/2024
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Skip Griparis is a lifelong dynamic stage performer. His wildly popular Heroes of Rock Series features the Heroes, the Hits, the Humor, and the History of the greatest Rock decades: the 50’s/60’/70’s! The dazzling highlight of Skip’s shows is his world-class 3 ½ octave vocal range of breathtaking versatility! Ray and Mike spoke with Skip about his amazing career in all 3 ½ octaves.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:01:01:11
Ep 190 Yankee Cowboy
6/11/2024
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The Midwest's Hottest Country Rock Band: Yankee Cowboy! Upbeat, exciting, modern country music with rockin' blasts from the past! This dynamic group is known for their big sound, 3 part harmonies, energetic stage presence, and tight musicianship. Ray and Mike met with Jaren Grey, alone since his bass player blew him off, to find out how they got so hot.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:51:44
Ep 189 Ninety20
6/4/2024
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A high energy 90's and 2000's rock experience. Ray and Mike were able to slow them down and have a talk with Andres, Tim and Marc.
You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:41:48
Ep 188 Patrick Spiroff
5/28/2024
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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 picked up his guitar and songs just flowed out of him.
Ray and Mike were able to stop the flow for a bit and meet with Patrick and find out what happened back then and what is happening now.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Duration:00:55:17