Son of legendary singer Jim Croce joins the conversation with host Dave Hoekstra as AJ prepares for his upcoming appearance at City Winery July 11 for his newest album “Just Like Medicine.” Plus, AJ takes us down memory lane as he remembers his days under r&b pianist Floyd Dixon and more. Keep the conversation going with Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

On a special Friday edition of Nocturnal Journal: Host Dave Hoekstra sits down with Historian/Author Dominic A. Pacyga, rockability artist Ken Mottet, Steve Mendel and nephew of Wanda Kurek; Walter Kurek as they pay tribute to the proprietor of Stanley in the Back of the Yard neighborhood. The guys reminisce on their favorite memories of Wanda and Stanley’s. Wanda Kurek passed June 18 at the age of 95. Director of Consumer Launch for Reed Exhibitions Jon Fontane joins the conversation […]

Host Dave Hoekstra sits down with Historian/Author Dominic A. Pacyga, Steve Mendel, rockability artist Ken Motett and nephew of Wanda Kurek; Walter Kurek as they pay tribute to the proprietor of Stanley in the Back of the Yard neighborhood. The guys reminisce on their favorite memories of Wanda and Stanley’s. Wanda Kurek passed June 18 at the age of 95. Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

Punk Rock band The Mekons perform live in our performance studio and takes a walk down memory lane as they detail the goods, bads and greats of the business with host Dave Hoekstra. Jon Langford and Sally Timms of The Mekons talk about their newest album Deserted and Jon’s band the Waco Brothers who will perform during Fitzgerald’s 38th Annual American Music Festival. For more information on The Mekons visit bloodshotrecords.com. Keep the conversation going with Dave Hoekstra on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Host Dave Hoekstra talks film, jazz and more with movie producer Bill Horberg whom recently added painting to his list of skills. According to Horberg, he was in the tunnel of film making for so long and drawing has given him an a new outlet. You may also find more of Bill Horberg’s work Protraits in Jazz on display at Firecat Projects located at 2124 N. Damen. He will perform a live reading Sunday, June 30 from 2PM […]

Fitzgerald’s 38th Annual American Music Festival begins July 3-6, that’s why owners of Fitzgerald’s Night Club in Berwyn and club promotor Donnie Biggins joins Dave in the Allstate Skyline Studio with all the details on how the music fest got started and what people should expect during this years fest. For more information on Fitzgerald’s 38th Annual American Music Festival visit fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Keep the conversation going with Dave Hoekstra on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

Host Dave Hoekstra talks film, jazz and more with movie producer William Horberg whom recently added painting to his list of skills. According to Horberg, he was in the tunnel of film making for so long and drawing has given him an a new outlet. You may also find more of William Horberg’s work Protraits in Jazz on display at  Firecat Projects through August 30 located at 2124 N. Damen. He will perform a live reading Sunday, June 30 from […]

On a special Nocturnal Journal podcast, Singer-songwriter-producer Bernard Fowler dropped by WGN on the eve of the Rolling Stones’ historic “No Filter” tour to do a deep dig with Dave Hoekstra about his eclectic musical journey: Providing background vocals for the Stones since 1988, his seminal work with house music legend Larry Levan, encounters with Lemmy of Motorhead and Alice Cooper. the profound influence of New York City salsa and more. Fowler’s latest album “Inside Out” (Rhyme & Reason Records) […]

Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Despite a late start, Host Dave Hoekstra gets the ball rolling as he and owner of the historic Jubelt’s Bakery & Restaurant on Route 66 Jean Jubelt talk tourism on Route 66, the history behind Jubelt’s Bakery & Restaurant, and their most popular items on the menu. The now full service restaurant that began as a small bakery in 1922 and has grown into Route 66’s most well known tourist spots. You can visit Jubelt’s Bakery […]

Tonight on Nocturnal Journal W/ Dave Hoekstra: Kicking off the show with a music tribute to the late Emmet Broderick of the Kane County Cougars Minor League team has always believed in the power of teamwork that’s why he’s in the Allstate Skyline Studios to talk with Host Dave Hoekstra about the history of his team, the Kane County Cougars, and his past volunteer work with the Walt Disney Birthplace here in Chicago. For more information on the KC Cougars […]