The Underbelly Hours

Original air date March 10th, 2019.

The Child of Eve discusses his new release Bramble, what can make folk progressive, and his upcoming journey to Ireland. Then, with North Carolina-born Nikki Morgan, the discussion turns to the language of the Midwesterner, and how Nikki’s switch from theatre to music influenced her songwriting. All with the help of guest host and friend, Patrick Walsh.

Original air date March 3rd, 2019.

This week, jazz fusion composer José Guadalupe Flores shares his inspirations, and how he hopes his music will influence introspection. Luzma then argues about what defines math rock, and how they came to be (also why they brought donuts to the recording). Finally, Noah Pearson stops by from a group on the Elmhurst College campus dedicated to raising awareness of mass incarceration and immigration.

New music by East Avenue (Emo) and Marker (Jazz Fusion).

Original air date February 24th, 2019.

Adela and Dan sit down to talk podcasting and music with Andy King and the host of Wake & Jake, Jake Fisher. Later, the conversation switches to music with Attack the Sound, as seen recently on WGN and around the Chicagoland area.

Original air date February 10th, 2019.

Adela and Dan sit down and chat with the band When the Sun Sets, and musician Larry Anthony. Special appearances by Big Groove Time and Elisabeth Bockleman, promoting the new monthly concert series at Elmhurst College - Riot in the Roost!

Live from The Underbelly Hours 2019 kick-off party at the Cairo Ale House, featuring live performances from The Child of Eve, Elysian Green, Pino Farina Music, From the Start, The God Awful Small Affairs, and Rotten Mouth.

Original air date Dec 2nd, 2018.

Guests: Wesley Jaffray, Paul Saad, and By Design.

Original air date November 18th, 2018.

The musical style of G.H. Jackson meets fresher faced band The Darling Suns. Find out why Mr. Jackson moved to Chicago from San Antonio, and his history of music making. Later, hear some live, in-studio performances by The Darling Suns, and discover the story behind their debut EP.

Original air date October 21st, 2018.

Guests: Brian Shamie, Weekend Run Club, and 8 - Bit CrEEps.

Original air date October 14th, 2018.

Guests: Electric Stove and Burned in Effigy.

Original air date October 7th, 2018.

Dan kicks off the night by interviewing Lorenzo Esposito (guitarist for Tonic Freight Train) about a side project that, strangely enough, DOESN’T involve Dan. Later, Chris Rawlins comes on the show and brings with him a fresh wave of well written songs. Literally. The guy was an English major. Find out how two singer-songwriters style their songs, and live their lives.