Cara's Basement

Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine talks to WTMX about his experience with bullying and his current anti-bullying efforts, his admiration of One Republic, and the possiblity of performing naked onstage!

Maroon 5 plays the UIC Pavillion in Chicago Wednesday, 10/27/10.

I tried to get Marc Roberge from O.A.R. to spill details on WTMX about The Axe Music "One Night Only" Concert that O.A.R. headlines this Tuesday, October 19, 2010. There are going to be a lot of surprises!

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The Exorcist (scariest movie of all time!) is now re-released on blue-ray with all kinds of extra's that Linda describes. She also talks about her first love, Rick Springfield, and her other love: animals.

In this episode you will hear music from Tommy Bolin, who formerly dated Linda Blair. Click HERE to hear clips from the new CD "Mr. Bolin's Late Night Revival", a collection of songs Tommy Bolin never lived to complete in the studio. Several classic rock artists have gathered to provide complete renditions of those tunes. Members from Tesla, Waysted, Survivor, Dokken, the Ted Nugent Band, the R. Kelly Band, Bo Bice, Boston, Zebra, Mr. Big, Waysted, Quiet Riot and others have provide a diverse collection of sounds mirroring Tommy's multi-genre oriented original efforts.

THE EXORCIST EXTENDED DIRECTOR’S CUT is a 2-Disc Blu-ray™ that included newly a remastered director’s cut; theatrical cut and three new documentaries including never-before-seen set footage, make-up tests, special effects reveals, new interviews and more.

Last season's American Idol winner and local hero Lee DeWyze returns to Arlington Race Track to perform this Friday, September 24, 2010. Get more details and purchase tickets at www.ArlingtonPark.com

He talks with WTMX about how it felt to perfom in front of over 40,000 fans last spring when he played at Arlington Park...how hard he's been working on his new album...and more!

September is the latest release off of Daughtry's "Leave This Town" album. Chris Daughtry and guitarist Josh Steely talk to WTMX about the making of that song, what it's like to be a parent and rock star, why they don't rush out albums and more...

Holy &*(%! Batman...Adam West...is on the bat-phone!

Ever wonder what was in Batmans utility belt? Did his tights cause chaffing? Those questions and more are answered during this conversation with the almighty "Mayor Adam West" of Family Guy, aka "Batman/Bruce Wayne". This was truly a dream-come-true experience, to chat with such a living legend. You can tell how nervous I was by how quickly I was talking and all the giggles. Sorry. You'd probably do the same thing! :-)

COMIC CON is this weekend in Chicago, IL (OK actually near Chicago in Rosemont, IL). WOW it's going to be amazing this year:

• William “Captain Kirk” Shatner and Patrick “Captain Picard” Stewart appear together for rare joint appearance – exclusive joint photo op of Star Trek Captains
• Adam “Batman” West, Burt “Robin” Ward and Julie “Catwoman” Newmar among headliners
• First gathering of all “Final Five Cylons” of “ Battlestar Galactica”
• Pop Culture characters ranging from the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz to Lou “The Incredible Hulk” Ferrigno and James “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Marsters
• Comic Book and Toy creators, writers and illustrators including Allan Dye and Dave Castelnuovo, co-creators of the smash I-Tunes/I-pad download, “Pocket God”
• Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard World Entertainment
• For complete list of the 500 + pop culture icons and characters slated to appear, go here and then scroll down below the special announcements to see the names: http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ch.html

The Jonas Brothers begin their North American tour Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Tinley Park, IL. Kevin checked in from rehearsal in Peoria, IL to talk about the tour...and also how they stay healthy while on the road, how much they love softball, Camp Rock 2, and how LOUD their fans are!

Tom Hamilton, bass player of Aerosmith, explains the continuing passion for music the band shares...and how being in the same band forever is even harder than being in the same marriage forever!!

This weekend (July 10-11, 2010) is "BURGER FEST" in Roscoe Village (on Belmont at Damon in Chicago, IL). Let's see...Burgers + Beer + AWESOME MUSIC.......I am so there!!!

The band headlining on Sunday is GIN BLOSSOMS. I spoke with founding member Jesse Valenzuela - such a great guy and such a great band. Click HERE to see the complete music line-up.