Best of Chicago 2023 – Car Con Carne
Thank you for your ongoing support of Car Con Carne. I’m proud to share that Car Can Carne was named “Best Music Podcast” in the Chicago Reader’s annual “Best of Chicago” survey for 2023. I appreciate you, and never take…
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Deep Tunnel Project’s John Mohr eats Chicago dogs, talks S/T release (Episode 942)
Shortly after the release of the self-titled debut from Deep Tunnel Project, returning guest John Mohr comes on Car Con Carne to talk about it. Besides John, the band is rounded out by: Mike Greenless (TAR) Jeff Dean (lots of…
Masonic Wave at Estelle’s (Episode 941)
Chicago noise rock band Masonic Wave joined me for a chat outside Estelle’s (2013 North Avenue). Bruce Lamont (vocals), Fritz Doreza (bass), Clayton DeMuth (drums) and Scott Spidale (guitar) talked about the new self-titled album, the band’s evolution, their other…
North side favorite Reed’s Local celebrates 10th year (Episode 940)
Reed’s Local (3017 W. Belmont) hits its 10th anniversary mark on April 10. To celebrate, owners Melissa and Joel jumped in the car to talk about its relationship to the Avondale neighborhood, how the bar was launched, whether “dive bar”…
CAR CON CARNE PREMIERE – Custard Flux ‘Equinox’
Behold… new music from Custard Flux! “Equinox” is the second single from Custard Flux’s upcoming album, Einsteinium Delirium, to be released on Friday, June 7 via the label Friends Of The Fish (a subsidiary of Fruits de Mer Records, UK)….
East Moon meets on West Side for macarons (Episode 939)
With their fantastic new EP, “End Transmission,” out Friday, East Moon members Jacob, Tera and Santi met me outside the Burlington for a highly enjoyable interview. Make a point of seeing the band at Burlington on April 12! To help…
CAR CON CARNE PREMIERE – Impulsive Hearts ‘Blocked U Back’
“Blocked U Back” is an early, easy favorite from the third full-length Impulsive Hearts album, “Fit 4 the Apocalypse.” The video has everything: A red rotary phone, saxophone, the great outdoors, end-of-song profanity! As the band’s last album, “Cry All…
John Lennon Songwriting Grand Prize winner Jared Rabin talks shows, plans (Episode 938)
Jared Rabin’s songwriting talent scored him the Grand Prize at the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Beyond that, you’ve likely seen or heard him mentioned by American Songwriter, Bluegrass Today, NPR and more. As he gets ready to play Madame…
Impulsive Hearts eat Taco Bell, making them ‘Fit 4 the Apocalypse’ (Episode 937)
Danielle Sines, Adele Nicholas and Rachael Farinella of Impulsive Hearts make a run to the border with me, as we do an interview outside the Taco Bell in Avondale. As the third full-length, “Fit 4 the Apocalypse,” is about to…
Pita Inn with singer/songwriter Rachel Drew (Episode 936)
Singer/songwriter Rachel Drew joins me for falafel and hummus at Pita Inn (Skokie) as we talk about her new release, “Old Sky New,” and preview her upcoming show at Fitzgerald’s (3/28). Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by…
Industrial musicians come together for ‘Thrashnetic’ mental health benefit (Episode 935)
For this episode, I’m joined by Jim Marcus (Die Warzau, Go Fight), Karen Righeimer (Bellhead) and David Schock (concert promoter). All of them are involved with “Thrashnetic – The Josh Russo Memorial Benefit for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention,”…
