🎸 Bassist Mike Ostrenga from Empress Joins Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

Join Mike Ostrenga, bassist for Empress, as he chats with hosts Pete Jansons and Mike Orfanos on the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast! Mike talks about his experiences in the Chicago music scene, his band Empress, and playing multiple instruments. The conversation also dives into upcoming shows, memorable moments, and the local tribute for Gordy. Don’t miss this fun, music-filled episode!✅ Topics Discussed:✅ Mike Ostrenga's musical journey 🎶✅ Upcoming Gordy Tribute at Broken Ore✅ Playing bass for Empress and other bands✅ Chicago music scene highlights✅ Multi-instrumentalist talents and influences✅ Upcoming show dates and projects 🎤Key Moments:0:001:37 Mike Orfanos Super Bowl party and recap2:45 Concert for Gordie Broken Oar  / 12dgttubjhw   sun Feb 164:14 Chris Rhodes clip4:30 HOGPOD Merch & Swag shop openhttps://hogpodmerch.creator-spring.com/8:02 Happy Birthday Bonnie Miske, Owner of Broken Oar8:49 Mosquitos next show 3/9 Toadstool Pub11:16 Bassist Mike Ostrenga joins the show13:12 Mike Ostrenga Current Projects15:10 Empress Band  / empressbandillinois  21:38 Mike Ostrenga and his relationship with Gordie23:41 Gordie Favorite Song25:33 Who influenced Mike Ostrenga to play music?28:10 Blue Bayou Band  / bluebayouillinois  30:48 Earthshine Band47:36 Empress Band shows coming up.css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}