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“I love the smell of rock and roll burning holes inside my soul” He is our libertine Lord of Lard… Raymond Watts of checks in from overseas, just as his newly-released “PAIN IS GOD” album has taken over all my recreational listening time. Car Con Carne is presented by Siren Records in McHenry. Fair warning: If you try to do your holiday shopping there, you’ll probably end up buying more for yourself. It can’t be helped.

There’s a time, When they will win. There's not an answer, To every question. First shot misses. Wrong War is a new band that spits attitude and punk rock ethos. Their debut, “Fixed Against Forever” is an accomplished, loud, frantic middle finger that announces itself as a soundtrack for anyone who’s ever felt disenfranchised by relationships, government or the world at large. Dan, Dave, Matthias and Pat from Wrong War join me for tonight's episode. Car Con Carne is presented by Siren Records in McHenry. Record Store Day Black Friday is coming up on 11/27. Head to Siren for your must-have RSD vinyl!

First to close, last to open. Local music venues remain in a state of existential peril. CIVL (Chicago Independent Venue League) has put together a live streaming event to raise awareness and funds. The CIVLIZATION CONCERT SERIES kicks off Friday night, and to talk about that, as well as the current situation with Chicago music venues, are Tim Tuten (The Hideout) and Matt Woodburn (Chop Shop). Car Con Carne is presented by my favorite record store, (3902 Main St.). As the holidays approach, check out their deep selection of classic punk, metal and alternative on vinyl. Or do what I did: Visit their audio room and scoop up some kickass vintage stereo components to punch up your living space!

Well, here we go… home stretch before Thanksgiving. To talk about Thanksgiving food, Fall food… food, in general… I’ve invited Debbie Sharpe, owner of the Goddess and Grocer, to join me for a rare Saturday night Car Con Carne recording! Car Con Carne is presented by my favorite record store, Siren Records in McHenry (3902 Main St.). As the holidays approach, check out their deep selection of classic punk, metal and alternative on vinyl. Or do what I did: Visit their audio room and scoop up some kickass vintage stereo components to punch up your living space! https://www.facebook.com/SirenRecordsMchenry/

“the crushing bliss of autumn's kiss i can't tell you what it means”   Kill Scenes is back with a new album of gloomy-yet-poppy post-punk, and Sean, Margo, Andrew and Jon are here to talk about it on episode #501.   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Happy To Meat You, Chicago's online butcher shop serving the EXACT same Prime steaks and chops that you get at local steakhouses. Get FREE next-day local delivery with my promo code: CARNE. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Help support the people who help Car Con Carne! http://www.happytomeatu.com

Today marks a milestone. Welcome to Episode #500 of Car Con Carne. Because this year is… what it is… I wasn’t able to stage a proper celebration for this episode. Instead, for the first time ever on Car Con Carne, this episode is guest-less. It’s just me, for better or for worse. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Happy To Meat You, Chicago's online butcher shop serving the EXACT same Prime steaks and chops that you get at local steakhouses. Get FREE next-day local delivery and a pound of “Mother Chucker” burgers with my promo code: CARNE. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Help support the people who help Car Con Carne!

As the world is slowly transitioning to nonstop holiday music, so too is the pop punk community. “A Gutter Pop Christmas,” a compilation of pop punk bands doing holiday songs, comes out on Cyber Monday. Zac Buzzkill of the Radio Buzzkills joins me tonight to talk about the release. Also, because he’s Zac Buzzkill, I truly have no idea if this will end up being the best or worst episode of the year. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Happy To Meat You, Chicago's online butcher shop serving the EXACT same Prime steaks and chops that you get at local steakhouses. Get FREE next-day local delivery and a pound of “Mother Chucker” burgers with my promo code: CARNE. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Help support the people who help Car Con Carne!

It’s OK not to be OK. Hope for the Day makes its fifth pandemic appearance on Car Con Carne, as I’m visited by HFTD Director of Education Mike Vinopal and Director of Public Policy Joel Frieders. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Happy To Meat You, Chicago's online butcher shop serving the EXACT same Prime steaks and chops that you get at local steakhouses. Get FREE next-day local delivery and a pound of “Mother Chucker” burgers with my promo code: CARNE. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Help support the people who help Car Con Carne! http://www.happytomeatu.com

"Like Bazooka Joe bubble gum stuck to the bottom of your combat boot." That’s the perfect way to describe Hayley and the Crushers (not my line, though I wish it was). I also enjoy the band’s self-description: “Poolside glitter trash trio.” Hayley Crusher Cain checks in from the west coast tonight! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Happy To Meat You, Chicago's online butcher shop serving the EXACT same Prime steaks and chops that you get at local steakhouses. Get FREE next-day local delivery and a pound of “Mother Chucker” burgers with my promo code: CARNE. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Help support the people who help Car Con Carne!

Chris Connelly is one of the most prolific artists of our time. Beyond his early work in the 90s with Ministry and Revolting Cocks, his solo discography now stretches well beyond 20 releases. His new album, the Goth AF-named “Graveyard Sex,” is exceptional. Connelly sits shotgun in the virtual car tonight to talk about his career.   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Happy To Meat You, Chicago's online butcher shop serving the EXACT same Prime steaks and chops that you get at local steakhouses. Get FREE next-day local delivery and a pound of “Mother Chucker” burgers with my promo code: CARNE. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Help support the people who help Car Con Carne!