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.
Episodes
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.
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
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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...
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!!
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...
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...
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.
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com
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!
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Mixtape Junkies is a Chicago based rock band that prides itself on musicianship and a one-of-a-kind playlist. Growing up in the 80’s on a steady diet of the incredibly diverse music of the time. They were formed with the idea of covering Rock’s “Mixtape era” (70’s-80’s), but wanted to do it differently. They formed their own identity by choosing songs that many other 80’s bands don’t (or can’t) cover. We decided to pl...
Who's Who classic rock cover band is the ultimate tribute to The Who! The band recreates the classic rock music, the energy and the excitement of The Who at its prime with excellent musicianship and vocals. We challenged them with the age old question, “who’s on first?”
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com
Warpath plays iconic Album-Oriented Arena Hard Rock covers from the 70’s and 80’s. After a brief hiatus the band is out and about again tearing up the venues. Ray and Mike try and find out where they went?
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com
Dead Freddie's original music is a blend of garage, glam, punk, post-punk, power pop, ska and straight up rock. The original group, called Dead Freddie Band, formed in 1979 on the southwest side of Chicago. The group played mainly original material but was certainly influenced by the then new Punk movement. The original group disbanded in 1982, but the DNA of the original sound continues with the current line up...
"Hendrix Effect" is a Jimi Hendrix dedication band from Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland. Hendrix Effect started in Feb 2023, as a side project for Paul, Roger & Jesse to perform their favorite Jimi Hendrix songs at open mic nights across the Region. Jimi’s catalog is so deep with “blues, rock, and freak-out tunes” as he himself labeled it. While ‘Are You Experienced?’ boasts his essentials, they try to ta...
Not just a country band, they are a party band! Playing all of your favorite current and classic country tunes, with a few surprises thrown in. Performed with a high energy attitude to keep you with your hands in the air, dancing and singing all night long.
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com
Nick KB, is a versatile singer-songwriter hailing from the Chicago Suburbs. He plays a wide variety of music to keep listeners engaged through-out his shows. With a repertoire as diverse as his influences, Nick has lent his talents to esteemed groups like Cadillac Groove, The Two Beer Tommy Band, Katie Hibben Band, and more. On the stage is where Nick comes alive, captivating audiences with passionate performances. We...
The Blues-Infused Classic Rock band REVDOG stopped by the studio recently. We were joined by John, Tim & Tom and talked about the bands roots and how things are progressing.
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com
Stevie McVie celebrates the timeless classics of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac with an electrifying, heartfelt performance that goes beyond imitation. We bring a fresh energy to every show, infusing our performances with passion, precision, and just the right amount of enchantment. We met with Karen and Mike to find out if there were any Rumours about the band.
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
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Making new music during the pandemic was never difficult for the Chicago retro rock and soul band Hollyy. Unlike other artists who took long breaks or lost their creative strides, the members of Hollyy said little changed for the five-piece band, at least in terms of their desire to create. In fact, things might have gotten a little bit better. The results of this can be heard on their EP, “If You’re Ever Lost,” relea...
With Harmonie’s broad interest of genres, her acoustic setlist will surely have you on the edge of your seat wondering which of your favorite songs she’ll be playing next! Whether it’s a 90’s grunge favorite from Nirvana, a classic Jefferson Airplane song from the late 60s, or even a stripped down pop song sang by Katy Perry from 2010 turned into a slow acoustic ballad, Harmonie strives to put together a diverse setli...
Immerse yourself in the quintessential Southern rock experience with Freebyrd, the Midwest's foremost unrivaled Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute band. They faithfully recreate the classic sound and electrifying performances that defined the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd era. Prepare to be transported to the Classic 70’s groove, basking in the Southern glory of an era when Lynyrd Skynyrd ruled the stage. With Freebyrd, it's...
The Rangers are an independent, nationally touring, Lowell Indiana based band playing Honky Tonkin’ Country music! With 4 Records, 5 singles, the Band's goal is to "bring country music back to its roots!" They took some time out of their touring to talk with us about where they are going.
Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
www.rocknrollchicagopodc...
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