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In this episode, we speak with the members of Refestramus.  Restramus is a Chicago-based band that combines prog rock ambition, cinematic storytelling, with hard rock energy.  We discuss the band's formation and their latest album, Morri's Rock Boutique.

In this Chicago Scene episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter Josh Chicoine who has been writing and performing great music for the last 3 decades.  We discuss his musical journey from his early 2000's band The M's, to his latest project Cult Canyon and their debut album, Smoke Tracks to his Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Second Hand News.

In this episode, we are joined by Jonny Foster of the UK band Hardwicke Circus and their legendary manager, and co-founder of Stiff Records, Dave Robinson, to discuss Hardwicke Circus' recent tour of Ukraine. where they played in underground clubs, churches, and hospitals, literally in the middle of a war zone, just to bring people and music together.

In this episode, we speak with legendary drummer Carmine Appice about his recent reformation of his 70's Blues/Rock Band Cactus and their latest album Temple Of Blues, Part 2.  

To celebrate our 400th Episode of Retro Rock Roundup, Jeremy and Mike do another in their Much Maligned Album series and discuss the 1978 Sgt.Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Soundtrack featuring The Bee Gees and Peter Frampton.  How can something that looks so good on paper go so wrong??  Jeremy and Mike fill you in on the details.

In this episode, Mike interviews his concert friend and rock superfan, David Stockton, about their many  individual concert memories and how live music can bring people and communities together.

In celebration of Motorbooks Week, author Martin Popoff joins us to talk about his latest book, Kiss '76 - Twelve Months That Defined The Hottest Band In The Land.

To celebrate Motorbooks Week, author Daniel Bukszpan returns to the studio to talk about his latest book, Rush & 2112 - 50 Years.  The book is an excellent celebration of Rush's legendary album that helped launch their career.

In this episode, we speak with folk music legends John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton.  John and Tom have been friends for decades, but only recently decided to join forces to write and perform together.  The result is an amazing album, Together Again!

March Rockin Madness Week Episode 3!  New England Singer/Songwriter Frank Viele returns to discuss his new critically acclaimed EP, The Silo, and his current tour including his shows at SXSW in Austin, and his upcoming performance at Chicago's Uncommon Ground on March 20th!

March Rockin Madness Week kitcks off with our conversation with New York rocker, Bruce Wojick.  We discuss his musical journey including seeing Elton John's 1975 Tour when he was 13 years old.  Then we deep dive into his latest album with his band The Struggle - The Hard Way!

In this episode, we speak with British guitar legend Brinsley Schwarz.  We discuss his early years with his band, Brinsley Schwarz to his work as part of Graham Parker and The Rumour to his latest solo album, Shouting At The Moon.

In another of our Much Maligned Album series, Mike and Jeremy dive into Styx 1983 studio album, Kilroy Was Here.  Was it truly the reason for the band's 80's breakup?  Are there some hidden gems? Why is Mr. Roboto an earworm 43 years later?  Check out the episode to find out!

On this New Music Friday episode, Travis and Anthony from the great Chicagland partry rock band, Sounds Of The Good Life, join us to talk about their latest music and their new single 2+2!

In this episode, we speak with veteran heavy metal vocalist, Rick Hughes (Sword, Saints and Sinners) about his latest album, Redemption, that features great inspired songs and a cast of all-stars including Brad Gillis, Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Alridge, Robbie Krieger and more.