Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast
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 ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today.
Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two co-hosted the show until 2022. In 2023 Ray was joined by Mike Metoyer as the new show co-host.
The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a great resource for fans of rock n roll and musicians alike. The podcast is informative, entertaining, and inspiring. It is a must-listen for anyone who loves rock n roll and wants to learn more about the Chicago music scene.
Here are some of the things you can expect to hear on the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast:
Interviews with bands and musicians from the Chicago area
Discussions about the history of rock n roll in Chicago
Information about upcoming concerts and events
Tips and advice for musicians
And much more!
If you're a fan of rock n roll, or if you're just curious about the Chicago music scene, then you need to check out the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
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The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 256
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep 16 Saints N Sinners
We talk with Mick Taylor, founder of the band, and bass player Tynker. Founded in 1963 there are plenty of stories!
Saints N Sinners is a Classic Rock Cover Band that brings a high ener…
EP 15 Ron Romero
This week brings us to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet Illinois. We meet with its Chairman and Founder Ron Romero and discuss the museum and it's future.
Ep 14 John Falstrom of Midnight
Midnight were only teenagers when they recorded their 1977 privately pressed debut Into the Night. It all started around Olympia Fields, Country Club Hills, and Chicago Heights, Illinoi…
Ep 13 Heartsfield
Heartsfield has toured the United States in each decade since the 1970s, having performed before nearly 10,000,000 fans at 4,500 shows at colleges and universities, fairs and festivals,…
Ep 12 The Kind
The Kind, a Chicago home-grown band that worked to generate a more than regional hit. We meet and talk with Frank Capek, lead guitarist for the band.
Podcast edited by Pa…
Ep 11 Pezband
Pezband was an American power pop band formed in 1971 in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois.
The ensemble began in the fall of 1971 when four Oak Park musicians teamed up to jam o…
Ep 10 - Mitch Michaels
Mitch Michaels is an American rock and roll radio radio personality who has helped define the Chicago radio landscape for more than 45 years. Known for his contributions to many spots o…
Ep 9 - Strung Out
This week bring us Strung Out Chicago’s Ultimate 70's Musical Experience.
They've dug through the incredible treasure trove of classic 70's music that other bands overlook and found the…
Ep 8 - The Neverly Brothers
We sat down with Kevin and Keg Giragosian, The Neverly Brothers. Quite the educational interview. We learned a bit of the history of Rock n Roll, from the 50's until the British Invasi…
Ep 7 - Tommy Scheckel
This week we bring you Chicago's very own Tommy Scheckel. The original drummer for Jonathon Brandmeiers Leisure Suits, and for 27 years he kept the beat going for The Buckinghams. In …
Ep 6 - Cadillac Groove
There are sweet grooves, good grooves, and great grooves – and then there’s the Cadillac Groove. Jump into the purple caddy for a fun ride through Southern Rock, Blues, Funk, R&B, Soul,…
Ep 5 - Jim Peterik
This week we join Jim Peterik (Ides of March, Survivor, Pride of Lions, World Stage). Jim fills us in on a bunch of great stories from the Ides days until now. Something you don't wan…
Ep 4 - M&R Rush
This week we get together with long time Chicago favorites M&R Rush.
M&R Rush had its beginnings in the early 70's, when a group of five high school friends from Chicago's Roseland neig…
Ep 3 - Tynan
Joining us today is Tom Tynan, Ted Phillips and Jeff Redmann of Tynan. Tynan is an 10 piece horn driven rock band playing classic to current hits along with originals off their new CD S…
Ep 2 - Five Guys Named Moe
Join us as we talk with Jose (BigMoe) Rivera & Bob (SloMoe) Muraida about their band Five Guys Named Moe.
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Ep 1 - The Dancing Noodles
Pilot Episode featuring The Dancing Noodles on their 35th Anniversary of Rocking around Chicago.
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