Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today. Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two co-hosted the show until 2022. In 2023 Ray was joined by Mike Metoyer as the new show co-host. The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a great resource for fans of rock n roll and musicians alike. The podcast is informative, entertaining, and inspiring. It is a must-listen for anyone who loves rock n roll and wants to learn more about the Chicago music scene. Here are some of the things you can expect to hear on the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast: Interviews with bands and musicians from the Chicago area Discussions about the history of rock n roll in Chicago Information about upcoming concerts and events Tips and advice for musicians And much more! If you're a fan of rock n roll, or if you're just curious about the Chicago music scene, then you need to check out the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. Show your support of the podcast and visit our Swag Store. Just click copy and paste this link in your browser: https://tinyurl.com/yr5pa7zt The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.

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October 21, 2025 50 mins

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The is a podcast episode discussing the Rialto Square Theater, its history, and an upcoming fundraising event at Corrigan's.

Rialto Square Theater Overview

The Rialto Square Theater is a historic venue celebrating its 100th anniversary, known for its stunning architecture and diverse performances.

  • The Rialto Theater opened on May 24, 1926, and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in May 2026.
  • It features a Barton...
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The is a podcast episode featuring a discussion about the music scene, memories of a late band member, and the history of the Fabulous Fab Tones band.

The Rock and Roll Chicago Podcast Introduction

The podcast features hosts Ray the Roadie and Hollywood Mike discussing various topics, including local music events and personal anecdotes. ​

  • The podcast is recorded at the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66. ​
  • Host...
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October 7, 2025 41 mins

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The Transference is an indie rock/power pop band from Chicago. Dark themes get paired with playful lines and reflections on inter- and inner-connectedness. Their sound, a complex tapestry of alt rock pop, bears the indelible mark of Psychedelic and Glam Rock influences, intricately woven with threads of indie melodic pop rock. It’s a testament to their capacity to transcend the ordinary, transforming the eclectic into...

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September 30, 2025 44 mins

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Started playing piano and saxophone at a very young age. Highly influenced by her father, who played with big names like Frank Sinatra, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis. She performs a variety of genres: covers, originals; styles range from pop, blues, country, classic rock and more. 

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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
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September 23, 2025 48 mins

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Mike was co-hosting open mic nights in the Region when he met Karl. While playing some original music at the open mic nights, the guys knew that the music felt elevated and something good was going on. Mike and Karl, along with the Region Buzz 219 team went into the studio in March of 2025. Toward the end of the sessions Mike and Karl talked of forming a band. Being a band felt natural as the studio work brought them ...

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September 9, 2025 46 mins

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Reviews of Samuel “Sam" Burns highlight him as a talented and versatile jazz guitarist and bandleader, praised for his improvisation, stage presence, and teaching abilities, particularly within the Chicago-land area. Customers and gig-goers appreciate his professionalism, adaptability, and ability to create excellent atmospheres for events, while fellow musicians recognize his strong improvisational skills in jaz...

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August 26, 2025 48 mins

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Outpatience is a fun, energetic rock band that covers a wide variety of artists from A/C-D/C to The Who. A highly entertaining band that takes pride in engaging the audience.

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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
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August 19, 2025 58 mins

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American English is simply the best Beatles tribute story of our time. At the inception of the band, they were voted “number one” by thousands of Beatles fans as winners of sound a like contests at Beatlefest® for three consecutive years. They have also won Illinois Entertainer of the Year and have been voted "Best Tribute Band" three of the last four years by their fans in the Chicagoland area. Their demand...

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August 12, 2025 45 mins

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Cxpital is a 3-piece Indie/Alternative Rock band from the region of Northwest Indiana, USA. The band is composed of, drummer Benji Grimler, and lead guitarist Tyler Maximoff; while accompanied by vocalist and rhythm guitarist/bassist Lucie Ashmore, originally from Greystones, Ireland.

After meeting and forming in 2017 under the name WAVES, Ashmore and Maximoff independently recorded and released a 4-track EP titled Aft...

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August 5, 2025 41 mins

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Not to be confused with a honey dipper. This couple puts out some great music. A hidden gem.

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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
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July 29, 2025 39 mins

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The is a podcast episode featuring a discussion with the band Grunge Candy, focusing on their music, influences, and the dynamics of being a female-fronted rock band.

Grunge Candy Band Introduction

Grunge Candy is a female-fronted rock band inspired by 90s music, aiming to bring a unique sound to the genre. ​

  • The band was formed in 2019 and is described as a party rock band.
  • The lead vocalist, known as Candy Rock, use...
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July 22, 2025 57 mins

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Dave Rudolf is a long-time performer and a multi-award winning singer/songwriter. He's a Gold Record, Grammy-nominated artist, 15-time nominee for Entertainer of the Year awards from  NACA (The National Association for Campus Activities), and has numerous albums, many of which have won various awards. He's shared the stage with The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, The Mamma and Pappas, Steve Goodman, John Ha...

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July 15, 2025 46 mins

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Lovedrive Chicago is a tribute band that performs the music of the Scorpions. The band aims to recreate the Scorpions' sound and energy by playing their popular songs.

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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
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July 8, 2025 48 mins

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Modern Daybreak is a collective of like-minded musicians seeking love, peace, and understanding. Their music is the expression of years of hard work, heartbreak, and hope, coalescing in a project unlike any they’ve been a part of before. They come from all different walks of life, working together to create music without limits, boundaries, or genres.

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July 1, 2025 45 mins

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Holden Garcia is a passionate young musician who loves to perform. His whole life, he has enjoyed listening to music, going to shows, and dreaming of one day taking the stage. Since his first solo performance in Summer 2022, Holden has been performing regularly at open mics and other venues.

Holden plays a variety of Americana rock cover songs from artists such as Mumford and Sons, Zac Brown Band, Nathaniel Rateliff, B...

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June 24, 2025 44 mins

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Chad Link is a pouring out of emotion! He'll sing you through a tangle of lyrics about struggle and love! Passionately indulging his creativities and deep diving into soulful music. His originals traverse multiple genres from singer songwriter,  rock, and progressive loops that blend acoustic percussion with electric guitar improvisation. Born and raised in small town Illinois with a sound as big as the River!! 

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June 17, 2025 38 mins

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Eve Casino is a four-piece independently produced rock band from the suburbs of Chicago. Dabbling in genres such as psychedelia, blues, and punk rock & drawing comparisons to a vast array of bands from The Doors to Weezer to The Cars; the band is noncommittal to any specific form of rock music and prefers instead to celebrate their diverse range of influences. The band strives to make each live performance vary fr...

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June 10, 2025 49 mins

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My 80's Band is Chicagoland's 80s MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s hitmakers as The Cure, The Fixx, The Eurythmics, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds, Billy Idol and more.

The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to embrace technology enables them to perform songs in interesting ways which combines the cla...

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June 3, 2025 48 mins

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Chicago's Nickelback Experience!
Feed the Machine brings the Nickelback catalog to the stages. You can expect one hell of a rock show as FTM not only brings the sing-a-log hits but digs deep into their heavier cuts as well.

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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
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May 27, 2025 48 mins

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 Mr. Myers plays "Caribbean Rock"- a mixture of reggae, soca/calypso, beach music, and their own originals. Their unique musical mix includes rock, jazz, Latin and of course Caribbean music . The band has an energetic upbeat sound that has thrilled audiences young and old. For a musical trip to the islands, you simply can’t beat the sunny sounds of Mr. Myers!

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