Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

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  • Past Performances - Carl Giammarese

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    Carl Giammarese began his music career as a founding member of The Buckinghams, as lead guitarist and vocalist, in 1965. The Buckinghams were an important part of creating the sounds of American rock music after the British invasion had arrived and changed everything. The Buckinghams enjoyed No. 1 status and other positions on Billboard’s music charts for 5 years. They released 15 hit singles and 4 albums that charted, and they toured nationally for five years.

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    50 min
  • Ep 88 Chasing Amy feat. Joliet Dave

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    CHASING AMY is a female fronted high-energy rock cover band comprised of seasoned pros that are dedicated to throwing a party with great music and good times.
    The band performs a cross section of hard driving Rock and Pop hits from the 60’s thru today and serves up a very eclectic set list. Whether it’s Zeppelin, Queen, Heart, Journey, Janis Joplin, Styx, Bruno Mars or Madonna, if it rocks we’ll kick it Chasing Amy style.

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    44 min
  • Ep 87 Pino Farina Band feat. Pino Farina

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    Pino Farina is a singer-songwriter whose emotive performances are filled with songs of love, heartache, redemption and renewal. After touring the country extensively with his award-winning band Pun̈sapaya he stepped away for a time of rediscovery as an artist, songwriter and performer. In 2018, Pino released “Start Over Again” and has been enthusiastically welcomed back performing in different combinations with Pino Farina Band (solo, duo, or full). 

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    54 min
  • Ep 86 Ronnie Baker Brooks

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    He was born in Chicago, and started playing guitar around age six. At 19, he joined his father, who by then had influenced some of the most well-known bluesman of our history: Jimmy Reed, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johnny Winter, and Junior Wells. For 12 years the two would tour together, putting Ronnie out front with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Koko Taylor. In 1998, when he was 32, his father told him to go solo.

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    49 min
  • Ep 85 Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones

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    Rick Lindy has a voice as big as Texas. Performing Rock and Roll hits of the 1950's, 60's and 70's as well as Surf, Rock-a-billy, and original songs. You're sure to remember some of your favorites.

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    48 min
  • Ep 84 Beyond the Blonde

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    BTB is Chicago-land's premier tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani, and Lady Gaga.

    The band showcases the energy and songs of the multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning stars with other fierce female artists of pop and rock.​

    BTB is led by vocalist Charity, who brings their energy and power vocals to the stage. Bobby on guitar, and Dan on drums.

    ​Together, they bring you a fun, energetic show that will keep you coming back!

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    41 min
  • Ep 83 Jonny Ballgame - Cover 21 Ignite Chicago

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    Cover 21: Ignite Chicago is a feel good documentary/movie that delivers a message of positivity through the concertless summer of COVID-19, 2020. It stories a journey of one dude’s quest for his rock-n-roll therapy with the help of some of the best bands in Chicago. It gives the viewer some current up-close knowledge of their favorite Chicagoland artists while creating a new feeling of hope and excitement for the  return and future of live music in Chicago.  With some new original music along with a powerful cover of a classic hit, the film hopes to remind us all that dreams can came true no matter how big your dreams are. 

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    40 min
  • Ep 82 Way Cool Rhythm Fools

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    From back in the archives we meet up with the guys from Way Cool Rhythm Fools. No longer playing (but are they?) they have some great stories to tell.

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    47 min
  • Ep 81 Hairbangers Ball

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    Whether you’re looking to bring back the memory of a favorite concert seen in 1985 or seeking a true-to-life representation of what a rock concert was like in the 80’s, Hairbanger’s Ball provides both the music and the mayhem for young and old alike, bundled together in a 6-piece, high octane lineup. Featuring powerful male and female lead vocals, some serious ax grinding and renditions of classic songs so much like the original you’d swear you’d gone back in time, Hairbanger’s Ball leaves nothing to be desired after seeing and listening to them live, which is why they’ve been named “Best Rock Band” in Chicago by their throngs of adoring fans.

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    48 min
  • Ep 80 My Metal Heart

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    This week Paul and Ray get together with the boys from My Metal Heart. They're keeping the greatest hard-rockin' songs of the '80s alive!! Dressed to the nines and turned up to 10! You won't want to miss them.

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    Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
    Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
    www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

    47 min

About Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

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The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer…