John Petitt of Big Brothers Vinyl 🎸 Deadfest & Yacht Rock | Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast

On this episode of the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast, we go deep with the powerhouse cover band Big Brothers Vinyl! Joining us are John Petitt (lead vocals, guitar), Rick “Professor Rick” Fobes (keyboards), Ryan Aiello (drums, vocals), and band historian Joe McMahon—with full shoutouts to fellow bandmates George Lemperis (guitar, vocals), Joe McMichael (bass, vocals), and the whole BBV family.Hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes (with booking by Beth Miller) dive into the band’s formation, their evolution in Chicago’s suburban music scene, and how they craft unforgettable setlists packed with everything from Zeppelin and Toto to Pink Floyd and Yacht Rock staples.You'll hear stories from shows like Jak Tripper’s set, Mount Prospect Day Fest, and Morton Grove Fest, plus insider talk about their upcoming gigs including Deadfest at Brothers’ Field in Long Grove (July 19) and The Coterie Yacht Rock Night at Vixen McHenry (Sept 28).The episode also tackles timeless musician debates like musical theory vs. tabs, the mystery of why Stairway to Heaven is banned in Guitar Center, and how to get more kids into the live music scene.This is a killer hang with one of the tightest, most seasoned bands in the region — don’t miss it!🎧 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]708-287-3692Key Moments:0:00 – Intro4:42 – Jak Tripper Show Clip + Mount Prospect Day Fest▶️    • HOGPOD Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast: Ja...  8:35 – Dan Peters Clip + Jeff Anthony Clip▶️    • HOG POD Podcast: Jeff Anthony Talks Three ...  9:07 – Morton Grove Fest recap16:48 – John Petitt arrives22:46 – Big Brothers Vinyl: The band’s history30:54 – Coterie Yacht Rock Night @ Vixen McHenry (Sept 28)31:24 – Favorite songs to perform live41:56 – How musical tastes have changed over time46:03 – How the band adds new songs to the setlist55:45 – Why is “Stairway to Heaven” taboo at Guitar Center?56:45 – How to get more kids into playing live music58:33 – Music theory vs. tabs1:06:33 – Upcoming Big Brothers Vinyl shows1:15:05 – Deadfest preview: Brothers’ Field, Long Grove (July 19)▶️   / 674598988397279  Hashtags:#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #BigBrothersVinyl #JohnPetitt #GeorgeLemperis #JoeMcMichael #RickFobes #RyanAiello #JoeMcMahon #DadRock #CoverBand .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;}