Send us a text The episode is a casual conversation between musicians discussing their experiences in the local music scene, including performances, collaborations, and challenges faced during gigs. Traffic and Infrastructure Issues The discussion highlights frustrations with local traffic conditions and infrastructure changes in Joliet. Frequent bridge closures in downtown Joliet have become a common occurrence over the past two years.Traffic congestion is exacerbated by ongoing road ...

Send us a text The is a podcast episode discussing the Rialto Square Theater, its history, and an upcoming fundraising event at Corrigan's. Rialto Square Theater Overview The Rialto Square Theater is a historic venue celebrating its 100th anniversary, known for its stunning architecture and diverse performances. The Rialto Theater opened on May 24, 1926, and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in May 2026.It features a Barton Grand Theater pipe organ, one of the few remaining in the area, us...

Send us a text The is a podcast episode featuring a discussion about the music scene, memories of a late band member, and the history of the Fabulous Fab Tones band. The Rock and Roll Chicago Podcast Introduction The podcast features hosts Ray the Roadie and Hollywood Mike discussing various topics, including local music events and personal anecdotes. ​ The podcast is recorded at the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66. ​Hosts introduce themselves and discuss a broken bridge affecting t...

Send us a text The Transference is an indie rock/power pop band from Chicago. Dark themes get paired with playful lines and reflections on inter- and inner-connectedness. Their sound, a complex tapestry of alt rock pop, bears the indelible mark of Psychedelic and Glam Rock influences, intricately woven with threads of indie melodic pop rock. It’s a testament to their capacity to transcend the ordinary, transforming the eclectic into the exceptional. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Mar...

Send us a text Started playing piano and saxophone at a very young age. Highly influenced by her father, who played with big names like Frank Sinatra, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis. She performs a variety of genres: covers, originals; styles range from pop, blues, country, classic rock and more. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us a text Mike was co-hosting open mic nights in the Region when he met Karl. While playing some original music at the open mic nights, the guys knew that the music felt elevated and something good was going on. Mike and Karl, along with the Region Buzz 219 team went into the studio in March of 2025. Toward the end of the sessions Mike and Karl talked of forming a band. Being a band felt natural as the studio work brought them together. This brought us The Band Dudes. Support the show Po...

Send us a text Reviews of Samuel “Sam" Burns highlight him as a talented and versatile jazz guitarist and bandleader, praised for his improvisation, stage presence, and teaching abilities, particularly within the Chicago-land area. Customers and gig-goers appreciate his professionalism, adaptability, and ability to create excellent atmospheres for events, while fellow musicians recognize his strong improvisational skills in jazz and his work with ensembles like the Heritage Jazz Orchestra. &n...

Send us a text Outpatience is a fun, energetic rock band that covers a wide variety of artists from A/C-D/C to The Who. A highly entertaining band that takes pride in engaging the audience. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us a text American English is simply the best Beatles tribute story of our time. At the inception of the band, they were voted “number one” by thousands of Beatles fans as winners of sound a like contests at Beatlefest® for three consecutive years. They have also won Illinois Entertainer of the Year and have been voted "Best Tribute Band" three of the last four years by their fans in the Chicagoland area. Their demand here and abroad, coupled with their spectacular fan base, has anchored...

Send us a text 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 Ashmore, originally from Greystones, Ireland. After meeting and forming in 2017 under the name WAVES, Ashmore and Maximoff independently recorded and released a 4-track EP titled After // Thoughts, a collection of songs inspired by the lyrica...

Send us a text Not to be confused with a honey dipper. This couple puts out some great music. A hidden gem. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us a text 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 Introduction Grunge Candy is a female-fronted rock band inspired by 90s music, aiming to bring a unique sound to the genre. ​ The band was formed in 2019 and is described as a party rock band.The lead vocalist, known as Candy Rock, uses a stage name for easier networking in the music scene.The ba...

Send us a text 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), and has numerous albums, many of which have won various awards. He's shared the stage with The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, The Mamma and Pappas, Steve Goodman, John Hartford, The Smother Brothers, Michael Smith, Megon McDonough, The ...

Send us a text 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. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us a text 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 come from all different walks of life, working together to create music without limits, boundaries, or genres. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Send us a text 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 performing regularly at open mics and other venues. Holden plays a variety of Americana rock cover songs from artists such as Mumford and Sons, Zac Brown Band, Nathaniel Rateliff, BoDeans, The Lumineers, Dave Matthews Band, and more, in addi...

Send us a text 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, rock, and progressive loops that blend acoustic percussion with electric guitar improvisation. Born and raised in small town Illinois with a sound as big as the River!! Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme so...

Send us a text 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 band is noncommittal to any specific form of rock music and prefers instead to celebrate their diverse range of influences. The band strives to make each live performance vary from their last, with many songs never being played the same wa...

Send us a text 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 and more. The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to embrace technology enables them to perform songs in interesting ways which combines the classic sounds and visuals of the genre along with new twists and turns. ...

Send us a text 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. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com