My 3 Songs

My 3 Songs

An entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives. Hosted by veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich.

Episodes

May 19, 2022 53 mins

Jeff talks with composer, arranger and former keyboard player in their band The Way Cool Rhythm Fools.  Great stories and memories around CCR, The Beatles and Chicago!

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Jeff talks with his friend Bob Mirrielees about their first band and the songs that still have an impact on him.  All the way from Texas!

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April 28, 2022 37 mins

Jeff talks with Chicago musician Roy Nerad, bassist for the band Generation, about his early influences and memorable songs,

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Today Jeff shares his memories and some of his favorite music from New Orleans at the start of French Quarter Fest!

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Today Jeff talks with Steve Gorkis about the impact of Zeppelin, B.B King and John Hiatt. 

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Today Jeff talks with his son Steve Sismelich about the importance of music in his life and how his father is solely responsible for that.  Ok, I made that up.

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Today Jeff talks to Chicago musician and songwriter Scott Dalheim about his influences and and favorite songs.

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Today Jeff talks Hendrix, Chicago Indie Rock and more with Jake Jaskowiak. 

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Join veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives.

Today Jeff talks with Bill Wieczorek about the lasting impact of music.

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Join veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives.

Today Jeff talks with Brian Baginski.  Soundman, stage tech, musician and music lover.

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Join veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives.

Today Jeff talks with Joanna Ciafa about some of the most meaningful songs from various points throughout her life.  

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February 24, 2022 34 mins

Join veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives.

Today Jeff talks to his first guest under 30 years old, Argeni Bailon, about rock, metal and it's  sub-genres, and a whole lot more.  

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February 17, 2022 34 mins

Join veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives.  Today's guest is  Mike Geagan, who shares some great songs and the stories and memories behind them.

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February 10, 2022 38 mins

Join veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives.  Joining Jeff today is Frank Gorkis, for a discussion on music, songs, and the meanings they possess.

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February 2, 2022 32 mins

Join veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives.  Joining Jeff today is Jeff Miller, a Chicagoland native, with 3 songs and the stories behind them.

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February 2, 2022 29 mins

Join veteran Chicago musician Jeff Sismelich for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with people of various backgrounds who love music, focusing on the significance that 3 songs of their choosing have in their lives.  In this first episode, Jeff discusses the songs and stories that have influenced him as a musician over the decades.

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