Stupid Girl 🎸 Tribute to Garbage & Chicago Scene Stories

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H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene

HogPod Chicagoland's Hyper Local Music Chat

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Welcome to HOG POD: Chicago's Music Scene Unplugged! Hosted by Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, and Pete Jansons, we dive into Chicago’s vibrant music scene. From classic rock to indie vibes, we bring you exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and live performances. Discover local legends and emerging artists while exploring the city’s diverse music culture. Tune in for special episodes featuring tribute bands and live events!

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Stupid Girl 🎸 Tribute to Garbage & Chicago Scene Stories | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene

1 hour 7 minutes 42 seconds

1 month ago

Stupid Girl 🎸 Tribute to Garbage & Chicago Scene Stories | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Stupid Girl — Chicago’s tribute to Garbage featuring vocalist Julie, guitarist Brooke Hernandez, and bassist/programmer Michael Laskowski.

Join hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes as they talk with Stupid Girl about:

🎸 Why Garbage’s music inspired their tribute
🎤 South Side vs. North Side Chicago music scenes
🔥 The value of open mics, rehearsal rituals & live set strategies

Plus: clips of Stupid Girl performing Garbage classics, stories of Chicago’s 90s scene, and upcoming shows!

🔗 Connect with Stupid Girl:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brookealexis7
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@stupidgirl.chicago
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stupidgirl.chicago
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@stupidgirlchicago

🎧 Enjoying the show? Support Hogpod on Patreon and help us keep the Chicago music stories alive!
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Are you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:
Beth@hogpod.org | 708-287-3692

0:00 Opening Stupid Girl Sizzle Reel Tribute to Garbage
1:29 Pre show foolishness
5:05 Mike Laskowski intros his band Stupid Girl
7:54 Why Garbage?
12:04 90's Chicago Music Scene
20:28 Sad Machines Show Clip
22:13 South Side Music Scene vs North Side?
28:44 Value of doing Open Mic's and tips to go about doing one
29:52 Yacht Rock Event https://www.facebook.com/events/1504225320742869 9/29/25 Vixen McHenry
32:02 Julie Preshow ritual/mantra
35:00 Lead Singer Preperation tips
37:37 Elemental Ters for Fears Julie Warm up
41:25 Stupid Girl Cover Clip by Garbage Tribute Band Stupid Girl
42:25 Empty
49:02 Doing one long set versus splitting into 2 pros and cons
58:26 Stupid girls upcoming shows: Upcoming Shows
https://www.facebook.com/events/4117418848531421
59:00 Mikes other bands Suckerpunch, Tuesday Night Music Club Perfect Circle
1:00:40 Mosquitos upcoming shows pumpkin fest highwood https://www.facebook.com/events/597967846426526
1:05:16 Bongo Mike's Segment

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