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 248 Cxpital
Cxpital is a 3-piece Indie/Alternative Rock band from the region of Northwest Indiana, USA. The band is composed of, drummer Benji Grimler, and lead guitarist Tyler Maximoff; while accompanied by vocalist and rhythm guitarist/bassist Lucie Ashm...
Ep 247 Honeyspoon
Not to be confused with a honey dipper. This couple puts out some great music. A hidden gem.
Ep 246 Grunge Candy
The is a podcast episode featuring a discussion with the band Grunge Candy, focusing on their music, influences, and the dynamics of being a female-fronted rock band.Grunge Candy Band IntroductionGrunge Candy is a female-fr...
Ep 245 Dave Rudolf
Dave Rudolf is a long-time performer and a multi-award winning singer/songwriter. He's a Gold Record, Grammy-nominated artist, 15-time nominee for Entertainer of the Year awards from NACA (The National Association for Campus Activities), ...
Ep 244 Lovedrive Chicago
Lovedrive Chicago is a tribute band that performs the music of the Scorpions. The band aims to recreate the Scorpions' sound and energy by playing their popular songs.
Ep 243 Modern Daybreak
Modern Daybreak is a collective of like-minded musicians seeking love, peace, and understanding. Their music is the expression of years of hard work, heartbreak, and hope, coalescing in a project unlike any they’ve been a part of before. They c...
Ep 242 Holden Garcia
Holden Garcia is a passionate young musician who loves to perform. His whole life, he has enjoyed listening to music, going to shows, and dreaming of one day taking the stage. Since his first solo performance in Summer 2022, Holden has been per...
Ep 241 Chad Link
Chad Link is a pouring out of emotion! He'll sing you through a tangle of lyrics about struggle and love! Passionately indulging his creativities and deep diving into soulful music. His originals traverse multiple genres from singer songwriter,...
Ep 240 Eve Casino
Eve Casino is a four-piece independently produced rock band from the suburbs of Chicago. Dabbling in genres such as psychedelia, blues, and punk rock & drawing comparisons to a vast array of bands from The Doors to Weezer to The Cars; the b...
Ep 239 My 80's Band
My 80's Band is Chicagoland's 80s MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s hitmakers as The Cure, The Fixx, The Eurythmics, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds, Billy Idol
Ep 238 Feed The Machine
Chicago's Nickelback Experience!Feed the Machine brings the Nickelback catalog to the stages. You can expect one hell of a rock show as FTM not only brings the sing-a-log hits but digs deep into their heavier cuts as well.
Ep 237 Mr Myers
Mr. Myers plays "Caribbean Rock"- a mixture of reggae, soca/calypso, beach music, and their own originals. Their unique musical mix includes rock, jazz, Latin and of course Caribbean music . The band has an energetic upbeat sound that has...
Ep 236 Mixtape Junkies
Mixtape Junkies is a Chicago based rock band that prides itself on musicianship and a one-of-a-kind playlist. Growing up in the 80’s on a steady diet of the incredibly diverse music of the time. They were formed with the idea of covering Rock’s...
Ep 235 Who's Who
Who's Who classic rock cover band is the ultimate tribute to The Who! The band recreates the classic rock music, the energy and the excitement of The Who at its prime with excellent musicianship and vocals. We challenged them with the age old q...
Ep 234 Warpath
Warpath plays iconic Album-Oriented Arena Hard Rock covers from the 70’s and 80’s. After a brief hiatus the band is out and about again tearing up the venues. Ray and Mike try and find out where they went?
Ep 233 Dead Freddie
Dead Freddie's original music is a blend of garage, glam, punk, post-punk, power pop, ska and straight up rock. The original group, called Dead Freddie Band, formed in 1979 on the southwest side of Chicago. The group played mainly orig...
Ep 232 Hendrix Effect
"Hendrix Effect" is a Jimi Hendrix dedication band from Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland. Hendrix Effect started in Feb 2023, as a side project for Paul, Roger & Jesse to perform their favorite Jimi Hendrix songs at open mic nights across the...
Ep 231 Wildfire
Not just a country band, they are a party band! Playing all of your favorite current and classic country tunes, with a few surprises thrown in. Performed with a high energy attitude to keep you with your hands in the air, dancing and singing al...
Ep 230 Nick KB
Nick KB, is a versatile singer-songwriter hailing from the Chicago Suburbs. He plays a wide variety of music to keep listeners engaged through-out his shows. With a repertoire as diverse as his influences, Nick has lent his talents to esteemed ...
Ep 229 REVDOG
The Blues-Infused Classic Rock band REVDOG stopped by the studio recently. We were joined by John, Tim & Tom and talked about the bands roots and how things are progressing.
Ep 228 Stevie McVie
Stevie McVie celebrates the timeless classics of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac with an electrifying, heartfelt performance that goes beyond imitation. We bring a fresh energy to every show, infusing our performances with passion, precision, an...
Ep 227 Hollyy
Making new music during the pandemic was never difficult for the Chicago retro rock and soul band Hollyy. Unlike other artists who took long breaks or lost their creative strides, the members of Hollyy said little changed for the five-piece ban...
Ep 226 Harmonie Breeze
With Harmonie’s broad interest of genres, her acoustic setlist will surely have you on the edge of your seat wondering which of your favorite songs she’ll be playing next! Whether it’s a 90’s grunge favorite from Nirvana, a classic Jefferson Ai...
