Nocturnal Journal with Dave Hoekstra

Tom Palazzolo joins the conversation as the St. Louis native talks about the 1960 move to Chicago that inspired his latest photobook “Clark Street.” Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Brett Baker, the creator of the LoLo guitar joins the conversation over the phone with host Dave Hoekstra to tell what inspired him to created the Lo Lo guitar and more. To learn more about Brett’s efforts visit: http://beholdthelolo.simplesite.com/ Plus Tom Palazzolo joins the conversation as the St. Louis native talks about the 1960 move to Chicago that inspired his latest photobook “Clark Street.” Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66  

Singer/Songwriter Kevin Pollack, known for “Man about town” theme song, joins host Dave Hoekstra in the Skyline Studios for a live performance of “Man about Town” and his newest song “Something Good (Is Coming Down).” Plus, Kevin prepares for his upcoming performance in Las Vegas  at the South Pointe Casino. Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

From chemical engineer to “starving artist?” Ozarks singer-songwriter Jodee Lewis joins the conversation with host Dave Hoekstra in the Skyline Studios to talk about her journey to Chicago from the Ozarks, transitioning from a chemical engineer to a successful singer-songwriter and her latest album Buzzard’s Bluff. “I was working full-time as an engineer so I wasn’t playing much … then my first daughter was born and my husband bought me a guitar … It kinda started from there,” Jodee said. […]

October 21 is the 50th anniversary of famed novelist and poet Jack Kerouac’s death. Author Gerry Nicosia joins the conversation from San Francisco as he talks about his book about the end of Kerouac’s life. “It was proven! The estate of Jack Kerouac was stolen by a forged will,” said Gerry. Find out more of Gerry’s books on his website geraldnicosia.com. Keep the conversation going with Dave Hoekstra on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66  

Chicago soul music legend Willie Henderson and Chicago author Aaron Cohen visit the Skyline Studios with host Dave Hoekstra to talk about Aaron’s latest book, “Move on Up (Chicago Soul Music and Black Cultural Power)” on the University of Chicago Press. Plus, they prepare for the live launch of “Move on Up” Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6p-8p at Seminary Co-Op Bookstores in Hyde Park. Keep the conversation going with Dave Hoekstra on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

After 82-year old prankster Joesph A. Heller passed, his family could not think of a better way to honor his life than by writing what the New York Times called “the best obituary ever,” a unusually long and slightly inappropriate story on the life and tricks of Joesph in true Joesph fashion. That’s why his daughter, Monique Heller, joins with host Dave Hoekstra as she talks about her father’s wacky obit and funeral in Centerbrook, Ct. “During the last week […]

After 82-year old prankster Joesph A. Heller passed, his family could not think of a better way to honor his life than by writing what the New York Times called “the best obituary ever,” a unusually long and slightly inappropriate story on the life and tricks of Joesph in true Joesph fashion. That’s why his daughter, Monique Heller, joins with host Dave Hoekstra as she talks about her father’s wacky obit and funeral in Centerbrook, Ct. “During the last week […]

Co-owner of the St. Paul Saints and son of White Sox Hall of Fame owner Mike Veeck dials in with host Dave Hoekstra to discuss the Negro League legend Satchel Paige, the Saints championship parade, his latest book and the state of baseball. Keep the conversation going with Dave Hoekstra on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar joins the conversation over the phone to talk more about NBHF, how they got started and more. According to Sklar, NBHF started as a personal collection between friends. After five years of business the museum/custom bobblehead production company holds about 6500 bobbleheads and tons of sports history. For more information on the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum visit bobbleheadhall.com. Check out Dave’s latest article on […]