Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Interviews from the bands that made Rock n Roll in Chicago the greatest. Hear from your favorite rock, country, blues bands and more from the 60's until today! Join Ray Bernadisius (Ray the Roadie) & Mike Metoyer (Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters) each week as they interview your favorite artists, club owners and concert venues.

Ep 154 Brookwood Drive 09/19/2023

Ep 154 Brookwood Drive Brookwood Drive is a Chicago-area band that fate brought together. Four guys with the same love for playing music. A melding of blues, rock, and funk with a pinch of salt are the ingredients in the recipe of their music. Ray and Mike attempted to deconstruct this recipe to see what all the spices are that holds them together. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/28004466

Ep 153 Primal Moon 09/12/2023

Ep 153 Primal Moon Primal Moon consists of Joe Brunker on vocals, Brian Alberts on guitar, Luke Pope on bass, and Tony Tessari on drums. They are a rock band whose goal is to help bring rock music back into the mainstream. Ray and Mike spoke with them to find out if they can achieve this goal, or is it just the cow jumping over the Primal Moon. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27983790

Ep 152 Strawdawg 08/29/2023

Ep 152 Strawdawg Strawdawg is Chicagoland's answer to great Country, New Country, Old Country, Classic Rock and Original Music. They draw from a wide variety of entertainers. There is defintely somethiing there for you. Ray and Mike went to find out what makes a Strawdawg howl! /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27861453

Ep 151 Mike Hansen of Hurricane 08/22/2023

Ep 151 Mike Hansen of Hurricane Mike Hansen is considered to be one of the top, first call drummers in the music business and has supported some of the biggest names in the industry. We met with Mike to hear where his career has been and where it's going. Some say he's moving like a Hurricane! /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27757635

Ep 150 Side Effects 08/15/2023

Ep 150 Side Effects Some of the areas best classic rock, dance and blues. We met with Mike, Danny and Doug to find out what sort of effect they were leaving on the crowds. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27734472

Ep 149 Shukin And The Ramblers 08/08/2023

Ep 149 Shukin And The Ramblers Shukin and the Ramblers is the Rusty Roots Rock Revue you’ll have to see to believe. Influenced by the American sounds of the Chicago Blues, Classic RnB, Roots Country, a Funky dose of Gypsy Jazz and a Punk Rock edge. Ray and Mike met with Matt, Rob and Dan to find out how this group came together. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27605844

Ep 148 How Rude 90's Band 08/01/2023

Ep 148 How Rude 90's Band Bringing all the best hits from the 90's, from Pop to Grunge. These guys will make you think you time travelled back over 20 years ago. Ray and Mike spoke with Gary and Tyler and found out how rude they really are. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27575061

Ep 147 The Rosedale Ramblin' Band 07/25/2023

Ep 147 The Rosedale Ramblin' Band The Rosedale Ramblin' Band performs classic country, rock, and Americana in the Chicago area. Ray and Mike met with two of there members, Tom and Jim, to find out where they ramble and where they're rambling to. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27533544

Ep 146 Smells Like Dave Grohl 07/18/2023

Ep 146 Smells Like Dave Grohl Smells Like Dave Grohl formed in 2014 after a group of dedicated Foo Fighters fans decided they wanted more than to be in the audience. Ray and Mike got down to the source of this odor. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27480471

Ep 145 Jessica Endres of The Roxy 07/11/2023

Ep 145 Jessica Endres of The Roxy Nestled in downtown Lockport, The Roxy is Chicagoland's premier hidden gem for swing dancing, live music, comedy shows, and more. Owned by Trinity Services Inc, ROXY serves to support adults with special needs. Ray and Mike met with the one person that makes it all happen there, Jessica Endres. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27358488

Ep 144 Private Instigators 07/04/2023

Ep 144 Private Instigators "We are the Private Instigators, and we're here to start something." Ray and Mike met with Dominic and Tommy to find out what they're starting and where they're going. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27227469

Ep 143 Brad Redlich 06/27/2023

Ep 143 Brad Redlich Born and raised in Bolingbrook, IL. Brad has been known for playing solo-acoustic shows at bars and venues in Chicagoland. Naturally, that has given him a reputation of having a feel-good, country approach. Ray and Mike met with Brad to learn about him and his "Rock n Roll with a Southern Soul" attitude. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27226548

Ep 142 Kathryn Claahsen 06/20/2023

Ep 142 Kathryn Claahsen A classically trained artist who studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kathryn Claahsen's current focus is primarily on painting dance and music scenes, but also does other commissioned portrait and landscape work. Ray and Mike met with her to discuss her work with musicians and bands throughout the area. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27151236

Ep 141 Coverlicious 06/13/2023

Ep 141 Coverlicious Coverlicious is one of Chicago's premier cover bands. Playing music from multiple decades and genres, you can expect to hear rock, classic rock, pop, country, funk and more. Coverlicious is made up of five seasoned professional musicians from different musical backgrounds.Ray and Mike met with them to hear what their covering and where things are going. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27033984

Ep 140 Southbound 06/06/2023

Ep 140 Southbound Southbound is a Country Rock cover band, with some southern rock, Texas Blues, classic country, and some oldies sprinkled in. Hailing from Northern Illinois, the five members have come together to play fun, energetic music that is intended to get fans out of their seats and on the dance floor! Ray and Mike got their cowboys boots on and met with the whole gang. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/27001914

Ep 139 Block Chain Coalition 05/23/2023

Ep 139 Block Chain Coalition Block Chain Coalition consists of Ron Thomas and Tony Engel who powered the engines behind Chicago's legendary original band Veilside for 15+ years, Louis Paskalides on Keys who along with Bob Berg on bass were part of another strong Chicago original band force with Ron circa '87-'92 in ONYX. The band is locked in with the addition of probably the most under-rated guitarist in the scene, our lead guitarist Matt Rhodes, Matt is a veteran of the scene also with Aeth3r, Super-Unknown, and Ten among others. Ray and Mike met with them and got the whole story. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26889834

Ep 138 The Vultures! 05/16/2023

Ep 138 The Vultures! The Vultures! are an Indie Rock Band from Chicago, IL that formed in 2021. We spoke with Tony Cruz, Dan McDowell and special guest Arreis Rising! /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26805477

Ep 137 JakTripper 05/09/2023

Ep 137 JakTripper The band merges diverse styles and influences together in an eclectic mix of Rock, Alternative, Pop, Metal, and Blues. The results are far from typical of most bands on the scene today. – JakTripper flat out rocks! Ray and Mike rocked out with John and Doug to get their backstory. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26756349

Ep 136 Forever Flannel 05/02/2023

Ep 136 Forever Flannel The best hits of the 90's and BEYOND!! Guaranteed to keep the party going all night long! Ray and Mike got together with Bryan, Steve and Ricker to get their backstory. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26662866

Ep 135 Superfly Symphony 04/25/2023

Ep 135 Superfly Symphony Few names are establishing themselves so firmly in the world of Disco music like Superfly Symphony. A group of multi-talented performers and songwriters, Superfly Symphony takes listeners on a exiting journey through the 70s and beyond with show. Ray and Mike met with Ken, Kristi and Kelly to get their backstory. Get your boogie shoes on and hit the dance floor with Superfly Symphony! /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26566554

Ep 134 O.N.S.E.T 04/18/2023

Ep 134 O.N.S.E.T O.N.S.E.T is a Classic Rock cover band from the Cary, IL. Featuring the music of: Queen, Pat Benatar, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Heart and more! Ray and Mike met with the group to get their backstory. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26545182

Ep 133 Grace & John 04/11/2023

Ep 133 Grace & John Ray and Mike met with Grace & John to find out how it all began and where is it going! /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26497773

Ep 132 Lia Caton 04/04/2023

Ep 132 Lia Caton Award-winning artist Lia Caton is a little bit country and a little rock and roll with soul. She was named 2022 "Vocalist of the Year" (multi-genre) at the 8th annual Josie Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and dubbed one of Glancer Magazine’s 'Most Fascinating Faces of 2021'. Ray and Mike met with Lia and got her backstory. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26440230

Ep 131 Libido Funk Circus 03/28/2023

Ep 131 Libido Funk Circus Libido Funk Circus is a 5 Star act all around. They perform the songs that will even get the non-dancer out to the floor to shake it up. Ray and Mike met up with Desiree and Jeff to get the backstory of the band. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26339355

Ep 130 Crawford's Daughter 03/21/2023

Ep 130 Crawford's Daughter Crawford's Daughter is a group of 4 dynamic Chicago musicians tackling songs from Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, The Pretenders, Bonnie Raitt, Little Big Town, Heart, Al Green, as well as originals. Delivering fiery guitar, powerful vocals, creative bass lines, and tight harmonies. Ray and Mike met with the band to get their backstory. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26281677

Ep 129 Sucker Punch 03/14/2023

Ep 129 Sucker Punch Chicagoland’s rock and pop cover band that you never saw coming; delivering hits that will knock you out! Fun, four piece, female fronted music...where good music and the party collide. Ray and Mike met with them to get their backstory. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26198310

Ep 128 Andrew Scott Denlinger 03/07/2023

Ep 128 Andrew Scott Denlinger Andrew Scott Denlinger has been a part of the Chicago music scene for quite a while. His brand of American rock n’ roll is as diverse as the city he calls “home.” In between then and now, Andrew has toured the nation as the bassist for Chicago country-artist Nick Lynch playing and performing for thousands across the USA. Ray and Mike met with Andrew and got his backstory. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26126709

Ep 127 Arklight 02/28/2023

Ep 127 Arklight Orlando Big Al Alvarez has been in the Rock Scene for many years playing drums for many bands. He and his friend Apache, who was in the Salsa Scene in Chicago for many years, decided to form a Classic Rock and 90’s Alternative band to bring those clear Salsa vocals to Rock music. Ray and Mike met with them and got the whole backstory. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/26046156

Ep 126 Two Beer Tommy 02/21/2023

Ep 126 Two Beer Tommy Two Beer Tommy a local Country and Rock band making a name for themselves. Ray and Mike catch up with them. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/25873839

Ep 125 Stereo-Fi 02/14/2023

Ep 125 Stereo-Fi This week Ray and Mike met with some of the guys from the Stereo-Fi band. Check and see how many times Ray screws up and calls them Semper Fi. /episode/index/show/rocknrollchicago/id/25868811

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