John was a guest three times on Local Anesthetic.  He always arrived with an armful of CDs (it was the '90's!) and demonstrated a breadth of musical knowledge and taste that, frankly, made him more than qualified to be a WXRT jock.  However, his ongoing and highly successful role as Martin Crane in "Frasier" along with his first love- acting on the stage- with Steppenwolf (amongst others) kept him plenty busy.  This episode of Local Anesthetic aired in May, 1996, as John starred in Steppenwolf's production of "Supple in Combat".

Wishing you all the Merriest today.  Here's last night's Holiday Spectacular on WXRT.  Thank you for listening.

'Tis the final show of new/old/live music on Local Anesthetic as heard on Dec. 10, 2017 and featuring Akasha, Young Cub, Bright Like Japan, Packy Lundholm, Chrissy Johnson, the Jesus Lizard and Umphrey's McGee.  Thank you for listening.

It was a pleasure to feature Josh and Eli Caterer of the Smoking Popes as my final guests on Local Anesthetic.  I went for a career retrospective plus a preview of the upcoming 20th anniversary re-issue of "Destination Failure".  Long one of my favorite couple of guys, there was no better way to culminate Anesthetic's long run than by rocking the Popes.

Better late than never (absolutely, in this case!), here's my conversation with guitarist Joel Paterson about his fine new Holiday release, "Hi_Fi Christmas Guitar".  There's A LOT to like here and we discuss his song selections, playing technique and influences in depth.  Enjoy.  For more on Joel- https://www.facebook.com/thejoelpaterson

Dig the rock from Bad Mother's new 7" plus the latest from Glass Eyes, Pool Holograph, Joel Paterson, Sidewalk Chalk, and Leonum on this past Sunday night's Local Anesthetic.

New releases from The Dress Circle, Althea Grace, Dead Rider, Mucca Pazza and Daniel Robbins.  Plus, Steve Carver's "Autumn Leaves" and a Holiday Spectacular classic (2008) from Essex Channel!

Our guest DJ/instructor/Chicago r&b sommelier, Dante Carfagna, dropped by armed with what he deemed the "quintessential Chicago 45s from 1965-1975."  He did not disappoint.  Here is our final chapter in Local Anesthetic's decade long "History of Chicago Funk and Soul".  Enjoy.

Hear the latest from Lucille Furs, John Mott, Shy Technology, Remington Pettygrove, Gramps the Vamp, Son of a Gun and Sam Vicari on Local Anesthetic.

The newest releases from Son of a Gun, Static in Verona, The Royal Outsiders, K-Nein, Rich Kreuger, and the Obleeks!