Cara's Basement

Finally. A podcast that REALLY rocks! Eavesdrop on casual conversations with rock stars, actors, authors, comedians...any one who entertains. Your host is longtime Chicago radio personality Cara Carriveau.

James JY Young of Styx chats with Cara Carriveau 03/25/2023

James JY Young of Styx chats with Cara Carriveau Legendary rockers STYX are coming to the Hard Rock in Gary, IN on Friday, October 13. James "JY" Young talks about what to expect at that show, if they would ever play Lollapalooza, and more! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/26338092

Eddie Money talks about Real Money 04/06/2018

Eddie Money talks about Real Money Eddie Money talks about his upcoming reality TV series Real Money with Chicago radio personality Cara Carriveau /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/6450833

Johnny Rzeznik from Goo Goo Dolls chats with Cara Carriveau 07/19/2017

Johnny Rzeznik from Goo Goo Dolls chats with Cara Carriveau Johnny just became a father and totally gushes about his little girl. He also talks music, but clearly he's a very excited new Daddy! Goo Goo Dolls play Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago on Monday, July 24th. He mentions that he and his family will be in town for a few days so keep your eyes peeled from some Johnny sightings! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/5553236

Barry Manilow talks songwriting, his first break in Chicago, upcoming concerts and more! 03/17/2017

Barry Manilow talks songwriting, his first break in Chicago, upcoming concerts and more! Barry Manilow has sold over 85 million albums worldwide and been nominated for a grammy every decade since the 1970's. He has a new album, "This Is My Town: Songs Of New York" coming out April 21, 2017. And he pperforms at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL May 17, 2017. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/5179346

Keith Semple 10/20/2015

Keith Semple You may have seen him front 7th Heaven or with his band Semple in Chicago. Now the world is experiencing Keith Semple's amazing vocals on The Voice. He is on Team Adam. Though he can't spill any dirt on how he progresses on the show, he does share a funny story about running into The Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Reznik in the bathroom! Cara spoke with Keith October 20, 2015 as the knockout rounds air on The Voice. Keith is actually in Chicago watching these episodes since they are pre-recorded. He describes getting to see Gwen Stefani's reaction to his performance(s) and more! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/3875592

DEVO founding member Gerald Casale 06/17/2014

DEVO founding member Gerald Casale Devo performs at in St Charles, IL Saturday June 21, 2014. This show is a benefit for the family of Robert Casale, Gerald's brother, who passed away suddenly earlier this year. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Devo perform the legendary experimental music the band created between 1974-1977. This is the first time in 30 years many of the songs have been performed live. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2895993

Violent Femmes 09/11/2013

Violent Femmes The Violent Femmes play in Chicago this Saturday (9/14/13). They come on stage right after Blondie. OMG!! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Violent Femmes first album...where did the time go? /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2468163

Eddie Money 08/06/2013

Eddie Money Eddie Money plays an unplugged show at in Chicago Friday, August 9, 2013. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2425943

Everybody Wang Chung Tonight! 07/21/2013

Everybody Wang Chung Tonight! Jack Hues from Wang Chung finally explains what it means to Wang Chung tonight!!! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2407236

Nazareth's Dan McCafferty 06/06/2013

Nazareth's Dan McCafferty Nazareth is an amazing band, in from Scotlant to play a live show Friday, June 7 2013 at in St. Charles, IL. Tickets start at only $29. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2349753

Adam Ant 02/08/2013

Adam Ant Wow, for the second time in 6 months....a conversation with pop culture/music icon Adam Ant! His new album "Adam Ant Is The Blueblack Hussar In Marrying The Gunner's Daughter" has been released (in fact a double-vinyl edition came out just this week). He is currently on tour. He played Chicago back in October but in this conversation spills the beans about coming back! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2212221

Paul Raymond from UFO 02/02/2013

Paul Raymond from UFO UFO happens to be one of my favorite bands so it was a thrill to have a conversation with Paul Raymond as their recent tour kicked off in Chicago! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2204533

Courteney Cox and the cast of Cougar Town 01/08/2013

Courteney Cox and the cast of Cougar Town Cougar Town is back! The season premiere is Tuesday night, 1/8/13, at 10/9c on a brand new network.... /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2178049

John Taylor from Duran Duran 10/15/2012

John Taylor from Duran Duran John Taylor - founding member of Duran Duran - just released a brand new autobiography: "In The Pleasure Groove: Love, Death & Duran Duran". /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2098058

Lovehammers Marty Casey Dino Kourelis 09/22/2012

Lovehammers Marty Casey Dino Kourelis Marty Casey and Dino Kourelis chat with Cara Carriveau about their upcoming gig opening for Slash, their new album, and preview their new song "Drugs". (song starts at )See Lovehammers live:9/28/12.....Riviera Theatre, Chicago (opening for Slash)12/1/12.....Joes, Chicago (CD Release Party)More from Lovehammers: /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2074256

Tracii Guns 08/29/2012

Tracii Guns He put the "guns" in Guns N' Roses and L.A. Guns. His rock and roll resume' is soooooooo long. Tracii Guns is in Cara's Basement to introduce his new band, League Of Gentlemen. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2049857

Adam Ant 08/10/2012

Adam Ant This interview was a dream come true! Adam Ant has a new band, new album and new tour! it's been a long 16 year wait. He comes to the Cubby Bear in Chicago on October 13, 2012. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2032083

Tom Drummond from Better Than Ezra 07/23/2012

Tom Drummond from Better Than Ezra Better Than Ezra plays 's "Jammin' at the Zoo" this Friday at in Chicago, IL. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/2014015

Adam Sandler 06/15/2012

Adam Sandler Adam Sandler was in Chicago for the premiere of "That's My Boy" on Thursday, June 14, 2012. He stopped on the red carpet to chat with Cara Carriveau from 101.9 WTMX "The MIX" about what it was like to work with Andy Samdberg, who plays Adam's son in the movie. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1977879

Phillip Phillips 06/05/2012

Phillip Phillips American Idol just crowned Phillip Phillips the winner, and he couldn't be any more modest about it. He's got it all...talent, drive, and even humility. He's very humble in this interview which is refreshing from such a hugely popular artist. His current song "Home" sold 278,000 digital copies its first week, setting an AI record...that's more downloads than any other coronation song (the official single celebrating the winner's victory) in American Idol history. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1968313

Alanis Morissette 05/24/2012

Alanis Morissette is releasing her first album in four years. "Havoc And Bright Lights" will be released in August, but you can already download Guardian from iTunes. In this quick conversation she talks about the meaning of that song and album title, attatchment parenting, and how quickly she is able to write a song. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1956135

Dee Snider, Shut Up And Give Me The Mic 05/11/2012

Dee Snider, Shut Up And Give Me The Mic Boy, Dee Snider has done it all. Lead singer of Twisted Sister. Sitcoms, reality TV, broadway, father, husband...and now author. His new book "Shut Up And Give Me The Mic" is a great read. You'll realize how a positive attitude can get you through anything - sure worked with him! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1942005

Adele 12/24/2011

Adele Happy Holidays! Here's is my gift to you: a rarely heard conversation with Adele before she hit it big with her album 21. Since she can't do interviews at the moment while she continues to heal from throat surgery so this is the only audio interview with her you'll get to hear for a while. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1801959

Tom Higgenson of Plain White T's 10/29/2011

Tom Higgenson of Plain White T's Be sure to grab your free download of The House On Shady Lane: or /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1743944

Evanescence 10/21/2011

Evanescence /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1738576

Duran Duran 10/12/2011

Duran Duran Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor of Duran Duran chat about many things...how Danny DeVito and Donald Trump like to rock out at their shows...and more! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1731362

Sara Bareilles 09/29/2011

Sara Bareilles Sara Bareilles plays the in Chicago on 10/11/2011. /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1721975

Chan Kinchla from Blues Traveler 08/16/2011

Chan Kinchla from Blues Traveler Blues Traveler plays the in Crystal Lake, IL on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Chan Kinchla talks about that show, their 25th anniversary next year, what it's like touring with kids, how cool Bruce Willis is, and more! /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1688491

R.I.P. Jani Lane 08/12/2011

R.I.P. Jani Lane Jani Lane was found dead in a hotel room in Woodland Hills, California. He was a great dad, great rocker, and a great friend. I spoke with a shared mutual friend of ours, Billy McCarthy (he was Billy Dior in The D'Molls), about this sudden sad news... /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1686366

Marc Roberge from OAR 07/29/2011

Marc Roberge from OAR OAR will release their seventh album, "King", on 8-2-11. They play a sold out show in Chicago that same night. Marc Roberge checks in from his hotel room to describe the heartache and pain that went into recording the new album, what it's like to tour with Dave Matthews, and more... /episode/index/show/carasbasement/id/1675558

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