Interview with Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
Release Date: 04/22/2025
New Music Friday with Burn The Jukebox
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In this New Music Friday episode, the members of Burn The Jukebox join us to talk about the newest member of their band, Luke Hoffman, their two-guitar, harder-edge sound, and their upcoming summer tour!
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
info_outlineIn 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.