Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast
The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today.
Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two co-hosted the show until 2022. In 2023 Ray was joined by Mike Metoyer as the new show co-host.
The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a great resource for fans of rock n roll and musicians alike. The podcast is informative, entertaining, and inspiring. It is a must-listen for anyone who loves rock n roll and wants to learn more about the Chicago music scene.
Here are some of the things you can expect to hear on the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast:
Interviews with bands and musicians from the Chicago area
Discussions about the history of rock n roll in Chicago
Information about upcoming concerts and events
Tips and advice for musicians
And much more!
If you're a fan of rock n roll, or if you're just curious about the Chicago music scene, then you need to check out the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
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The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
Episodes
303 episodes
Ep 28 The Band Sundance
The band Sundance has proven to be an excellent source of entertainment for a variety of different venues. Whether it be a corporate party, festival, wedding or in a nightclub atmosphere, the band Sundance will deliver a professional pr...
Ep 27 Ronnie Rice
Ronnie Rice picked up a guitar when he was 16 years old and hasn't put it down yet! He began his musical career as a solo performer in Evanston, Illinois. In the late 1960s, Ron joined the Chicago-based group, The New Colony Six and sang lead v...
Ep 26 Mark Dawson
Currently the lead vocalist and bass player for the legendary Grass Roots, Marks career started out in Chicago with bands like Street Kids, Dreamer and All-Night Newsboys. Mark currently resides in Orlando Florida where he you can catch him wee...
Ep 25 Gregg Potter - Part 2
One week was just not enough! We finish up what we started last episode with this episode! The Buddy Rich stories!
Ep 24 Gregg Potter - Part 1
Emmy Award winning drummer Gregg Potter is the drummer with The Buddy Rich Band. Formerly with Teenage Radiation and a number of other groups, he joined us to talk about his legendary career.
Ep 23 Jay Goeppner
You may know Chicago Musician Jay Goeppner for his love of The Beatles! You may have heard him on the Johnny B or Kevin Matthews radio shows as a Beatle Brother! He's performed in over 15 countries! Sang with Roger Daltrey, Dave Matthews and Ch...
Ep 22 Classical Blast
Classical Blast blurs musical lines, melding classical music into classic rock hits or rocking music by Beethoven, Bach and composers from other centuries, sometimes adding original lyrics. From Bach to classic rock to metal to pop, we hope you...
Ep 21 Joker
After a 23 year hiatus Joker is back! Playing your favorites from back in the day, as well as new material. Tony Ingala joined us for a talk about the band.
Ep 20 Dag Juhlin
One of the hardest working entertainers in Chicago. A member of Expo '76, The Sunshine Boys, Poi Dog Pondering, as well as a daily podcat with Steve Dahl, Dag was able to find some time to meet with us and talk about his career in music.
Ep 19 - The Cryan' Shames
The Cryan' Shames are an American garage rock band from Hinsdal...
Ep 18 Bobby Dunne
This week Paul and Ray meet with the legendary Bobby Dunne. Bobby talks about his early days around Chicago and his time on the West Coast and Hawaii. Then his return to the Windy City.
Ep 17 Replay
Some of you may remember them as MAGIC or TABOO. Some of you old timers may even remember them as PEPPERMILL and NO QUARTER. Well now they're known as REPLAY. We talk with Kevin Zara, Jim Lueder & JoeColianni on the past and the future of their...
Ep 16 Saints N Sinners
We talk with Mick Taylor, founder of the band, and bass player Tynker. Founded in 1963 there are plenty of stories! Saints N Sinners is a Classic Rock Cover Band that brings a high energy show with the very best of the music from those y...
EP 15 Ron Romero
This week brings us to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet Illinois. We meet with its Chairman and Founder Ron Romero and discuss the museum and it's future.
Ep 14 John Falstrom of Midnight
Midnight were only teenagers when they recorded their 1977 privately pressed debut Into the Night. It all started around Olympia Fields, Country Club Hills, and Chicago Heights, Illinois where Dave Hill (...
Ep 13 Heartsfield
Heartsfield has toured the United States in each decade since the 1970s, having performed before nearly 10,000,000 fans at 4,500 shows at colleges and universities, fairs and festivals, clubs and bars, private parties, stadiums, and in the stre...
Ep 12 The Kind feat. Frank Capek
The Kind, a Chicago home-grown band that worked to generate a more than regional hit. We meet and talk with Frank Capek, lead guitarist for the band.
Ep 11 Pezband
Pezband was an American power pop band formed in 1971 in the Chicago subu...
Ep 10 - Mitch Michaels
Mitch Michaels is an American rock and roll radio radio personality who has helped define the Chicago radio landscape for more than 45 years.
Ep 9 - Strung Out
This week bring us Strung Out Chicago’s Ultimate 70's Musical Experience. They've dug through the incredible treasure trove of classic 70's music that other bands overl...
Ep 8 - The Neverly Brothers
We sat down with Kevin and Keg Giragosian, The Neverly Brothers. Quite the educational interview. We learned a bit of the history of Rock n Roll, from the 50's until the British Invasion.
Ep 7 - Tommy Scheckel
This week we bring you Chicago's very own Tommy Scheckel. The original drummer for Jonathon Brandmeiers Leisure Suits, and for 27 years he kept the beat going for The Buckinghams. In 2010 he joined Paul Revere and The Raiders and continues to...
Ep 6 - Cadillac Groove
There are sweet grooves, good grooves, and great grooves – and then there’s the Cadillac Groove. Jump into the purple caddy for a fun ride through Southern Rock, Blues, Funk, R&B, Soul, and all point...
