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A Talk with the Artist: Terry Draper

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

Release Date: 06/01/2021

Interview with Jim Messina show art Interview with Jim Messina

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter/Producer Jim Messina. We discuss how he came about partnering with Kenny Loggins as Loggins and Messina in the early 1970s and selling 16 million albums. We also discuss his earlier career with Buffalo Springfield, Poco, his post-Loggins and Messina solo career, and his current tour with his band, The Road Runners.

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New Music Friday with Secret Monkey Weekend show art New Music Friday with Secret Monkey Weekend

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Jefferson, Ella and Lila of Secret Monkey Weekend, the great family power pop trio that's taking North Carolina by storm.  We discuss their excellent new album Lemon Drop Hammer. that was produced by former R.E.M. producer Don Dixon.

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Interview with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment show art Interview with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this episode, we speak with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment, which operates two of the best concert venues in Chicago: the Arcada Theatre and the Des Plaines Theatre. We talk to Ron about his rock and roll roots, why rock bands like to play at his venues, and how the two theaters are celebrating their 100th Anniversary!

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Author Interview - Sean Egan - Decade of Dissent - How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World show art Author Interview - Sean Egan - Decade of Dissent - How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this episode, we speak with noted author Sean Egan about his amazing new book, "Decade of Dissent, How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World".

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Interview with Jock Bartley of Firefall show art Interview with Jock Bartley of Firefall

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this episode, we speak with Firefall founding member and lead guitarist Jock Bartley about the bands 50 year history and their latest album Friends and Famly 2.

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New Music Friday with Silver Dollar show art New Music Friday with Silver Dollar

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

100In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Matt Cortez, lead singer and founding member of Silver Dollar, a great up-and-coming band from Chicago. The band performs an amazing blend of punk, heavy metal, and classic rock. We deep-dive into their self-titled debut album.10

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Interview with rock authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick show art Interview with rock authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this episode we speak with authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick about their excellent new book 70's Chicagoland Rock Concerts, a book that brings back to life amazing rock performances of the 70's with exclusive photos, history and more!

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Tribute to Roy Thomas Baker show art Tribute to Roy Thomas Baker

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this episode, Mike and Jeremy pay tribute to legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker, who passed away earlier this month.  We discuss his amazing run as a producer in the 70s where he produced multi-platinum albums for Queen, The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, and more!

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Interview with Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant show art Interview with Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this episode, we speak with Derek Shulman, founding member and multi-instrumentalist of the legendary 70's prog rock band Gentle Giant.  We discuss the band's career and the re-release of their 1977 groundbreaking live album, Playing The Fool.

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"I've Got The Blues" Bonus Thursday with Chicago Blues man Rob "The Wild Boar" Moore

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this Bonus Episode, we speak with Chicago Blues man Rob "The Wild Boar" Moore about his latest solo album "Chicago Dog"!

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This week Mike and Jeremy talk to an amazing musician and the Precustioninst for Klaatu Terry Draper.