Nick Cox (7th Heaven), Zach Avery & Todd Lazar (Revelator) | HOGPOD Chicago Local Music Scene

This week on the HOGPOD Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast, we’re joined by three powerhouse talents making waves across the Midwest:✅ Nick Cox, guitarist and vocalist from the legendary 7th Heaven✅ Zach Avery, blues-rock-soul phenom with deep Chicago roots✅ Todd Lazar, bassist for both Revelator (Tedeschi Trucks tribute) and Black Diamond SessionsWe dig into the 40-year legacy of 7th Heaven — from charting Billboard hits and opening for Bon Jovi at Soldier Field, to rocking 200 shows a year including cruise ships and international gigs. Nick drops insight on band turnover, selling out (or not), and their famous "30 Songs in 30 Minutes" medley.Zach Avery shares his journey from Minneapolis bars at age 13 to opening for Buddy Guy and launching the Revelator tribute project with Soundtracks of a Generation. We talk live EPs, band chemistry, Chicago Music Exchange, and what it means to groove with soul.Todd Lazar joins to talk about building Revelator and navigating the local scene while laying down the low end in multiple projects.✅ Shoutouts to Mojo Mike, Tony Ocean, Chicago Music Cruise, Richie Hofherr, and Michael Mooshey✅ Behind the scenes on how Revelator formed✅ Stories from First Avenue and the Prince estate at Paisley Park✅ Upcoming shows from 7th Heaven, Zach Avery Band, Revelator, and Mosquitos Jam BandKey Moments:0:004:43 Derrick Procell Clip    • Derrick Procell: Chicago's Blues & Am...   https://www.derrickprocellmusic.com/5:23 Mojo Mike Clip    • Mojo Mike O'Brien Joins Voyage | Hogp...  5:35 Nick Cox Guitars/Vocals 7th Heaven Band https://7thheavenband.com7:11 Chicago Music Cruise https://www.chicagomusiccruise.com/8:05 Tony Ocean https://www.tonyoceanmusic.com/8:31 Tony Ocean Podcast .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;}