🎸 Fast Times Chicago Rocks the '80s! | Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

🔥 Get ready for an electrifying episode of the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast as we welcome Fast Times Chicago—the ultimate '80s tribute band! 🎶🎤 Hosted by Pete Jansons, Mike Dermont & Bongo Mike, featuring special guests from Fast Times Chicago:✅ Paul Jones (Leader)✅ Sue Dix (Keyboards)✅ Corey Case (Guitar)✅ Brian Polidori (Drummer)✅ Andi Donahue (Lead Singer)✅ Rachel Bandler (Bass)✅ Dave (Additional Member, Virtual Guest)🎸 Episode Highlights:✅ Friction Reunion Announcement! 🎸 Catch them October 25th at Broken Oar – A one-night-only show! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A9rgbdJ3b/✅ Fast Times Chicago at Rochaus! March 15th – https://www.facebook.com/events/1742638079944537✅ What Makes '80s Music So Iconic? A deep dive into why younger generations love '80s hits!✅ Do Not Play List? The songs Fast Times Chicago won’t touch!✅ 80s Costume Contests & Stage Antics!✅ Playing in Extreme Heat! How summer gigs test their endurance✅ Famous '80s Cover Bands in Chicago! Who’s still rocking?✅ Influential Artists & Musical Inspirations – From Kiss to Van Halen, who shaped their sound?✅ AI & Music – The Debate! Has modern music lost its soul?✅ Halloween & Tribute Island – What happens when an '80s band plays a Halloween gig?✅ One-Hit Wonders & Guilty Pleasures Setlist – Friction's upcoming April 12th show at Broken Oar! https://www.facebook.com/events/1149440076676234✅ Mosquitos Jam Band! March 9 at Toadstool Pub – https://www.facebook.com/events/9257376874328156Key Moments:0:00 Pre-show banter2:16 Friction Reunion Oct 25 Broken Oar https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A9rgbdJ3b/3:50 Bonnie Broken Oar clip https://youtu.be/fEKhSr89TJs?si=kkO2B8pQSq2zHCtH6:30 Mr. Blotto https://www.facebook.com/mrblotto7:02 Eric Levy https://www.facebook.com/ericlevymusician/7:50 Gordy celebration clip https://youtu.be/-Llw5G_UvgE?si=I7Zh--mystkDdZV49:55 Fast Times arrive13:54 Twisted Sister We're Not Gonna Take It – is it a one-hit wonder?15:20 Band Introduction:✅ Sue Dix (Keyboards) https://www.facebook.com/sarah.pix.7✅ Corey Case (Guitar) https://www.facebook.com/corey.case.731✅ Drummer Brian Polidori https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1003279585✅ Leader Paul Jones https://www.facebook.com/paul.jones.9406✅ Lead Singer Andi Donahue https://www.facebook.com/andidonahue✅ Bass Rachel Bandler https://www.facebook.com/rachel.bandler16:21 Paul Jones' background and history of the band's formation18:35 What does the setlist look like?26:25 What’s it like playing in the summer months with the makeup?27:25 Tribute Island reference28:00 What are the Chicago '80s cover bands?28:21 Younger generation likes '80s music because theirs sucks31:49 Is there a "do not play" song?34:50 Fast Times at Rochaus March 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/174263807994453740:27 What is the difference between manufactured music in the '80s versus today?43:10 Mac McRae clip https://youtu.be/iF6FLzcIGsQ?si=qLzyHFiKXImHCCTX48:20 Who were the influential artists that helped shape the band?53:25 Advice for youngins wanting to be in a band54:40 How does the band dress up for Halloween?59:15 Setlist for sober/buzzed crowd— is there a difference?1:00:45 How do people find Fast Times? https://www.facebook.com/FastTimesTheBand1:01:40 Fast Times at Rochaus March 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/17426380799445371:01:51 Any advice for bands having to play St. Patrick's Day?1:03:35 The Core 4-12-25, 2 PM to 6 PM at The Broken Oar https://www.facebook.com/events/1149440076676234✅ Friction Reunion Oct 25 Broken Oar https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A9rgbdJ3b/1:05:55 Mosquitos Jam Band March 9 Toadstool Pub https://www.facebook.com/events/92573768743281561:07:24 Lip blotting💥 Support the Podcast!📢 Love the Hogpod? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HogPodSupporters📢 Subscribe & hit the 🔔 for more Chicago music scene content!