Beth, April, Leslie & Brian: Chicago's Super Fans Take Over! | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast

Get ready for a fan-powered takeover of the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast! In this Superfan Edition, hosts Pete Jansons, Mike Orfanos, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes welcome four of the most dedicated supporters of the Chicago suburban music scene: Beth Miller, April, Leslie, and Brian.These legendary fans don’t just attend shows—they live for the music. Beth shares the story of her 3,000-egg Easter Hunt and 8,000-candy Halloween bash that brings the community together. April reveals VIP ticket hacks, front-row strategies, and her addiction to tribute bands like BonJourney and Oh Yes. Leslie, recovering from brain surgery, refuses to miss a show—even traveling with a walker to support Brass From the Past. Brian brings the energy to the front row and helps bands pack up gear, earning him the “Esquire” of superfans.The episode includes shoutouts to bands like SIN [  / siinrocks  ], Sealed With A Kiss [  / swakband  ], Empress, Pino Farina, ARRA, BonJourney, and Brass From the Past—plus insider tips on Broken Oar, Arcada Theatre, and navigating festivals (including a dust storm!). Don’t miss the shout-out to Harold and Carolyn, a couple whose love of music helped Harold recover from a coma.From lawn chair dancing to Facebook event tracking to battling crowds at Ravinia, this is the ultimate celebration of the suburban music community—and the fans who make it thrive.🎧 Enjoying the show? Support Hogpod on Patreon and help us keep the Chicago music stories alive!  / hogpod  Are you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:[e-mail]708-287-3692📌 Key Moments:0:00 – Beth Miller’s Epic Easter Egg Hunt2:26 – Brass From the Past Mega-Fan Leslie3:12 – Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes, Drummer for Hire4:35 – “25 or 6 to 4” by Brass From the Past9:50 – 🎥 Pino Farina Clip:    • Pino Farina on Band Reunions, Original Mus...  11:40 – Broken Oar Superfan Hangout (Bonnie Haber clip)11:50 – City vs. Suburban Music Scene15:45 – Festival Guide: What’s Coming Up17:00 – 🎥 Jeff Anthony Show Clip:    • HOG POD Podcast: Jeff Anthony Talks Three ...  19:00 – New Band Spotlight: SIN →   / siinrocks  21:20 – Band Shoutouts: • Sealed With a Kiss →   / swakband   • Oh Yes Band → .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;}