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Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Ray the Roadie & Hollywood Mike

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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 ("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 ...
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Send us a text The StingRays play the greatest music ever written and play it with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love. Their music, great rapport with audiences, their look and the famous StingRay moves have made them repeated favorites throughout the Midwest. The StingRays always get the crowd dancing and sin…
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Send us a text AMBIDEXTROUS is a 1960s-70s cover band, which began as a duet in 2014 with Scott Sodaro on electric guitar and his friend from 1st grade, Ray Lemieux, on acoustic. What makes AMBIDEXTROUS unique is their approach to the songs they love. They play them as best they can, using the original formulas which made those songs great. AMBIDEX…
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Send us a text High energy classic rock cover band featuring music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s! Hearing that the boys were out on good behavior, we snatched them to the studio to hear about their capers. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The…
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Send us a text While its original heyday was in the early ‘70s, power pop never went away; songwriters and musicians continued to craft finely-tuned, compact songs that – in their own often modest way – carried on the tradition. Dolph Chaney is one of those, but he’s much more than just one of those. Ray and Mike set the hook and reeled him in to g…
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Send us a text For the past 8 years, Members Only has been steadily building up the Jacket Army. Featuring both, male and female lead vocals, they can bring the best dance music the 80’s has to offer. Hair, Rock, Pop, New Wave, they bring it all. We got our dancing shows on and spent some time with the band to see if they could show us some new mov…
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Send us a text RAMI Award Winning Southern Rock Band. One of the longest running Chicago area ASS Kickin' Southern Rock Shows featuring Original music and Classic Rock. Established in 1982. They've gone through several members but still have founders Steve Kelly on lead and slide, and JR Mancilla on vocals and front man. They stopped by the studio …
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Send us a text Chicagolands tribute to Creed. We would have been Unforgiven if we didn't welcome them to the studio with Arms Wide Open. We would have had to slink Away in Silence. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be annou…
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Send us a text An every-man’s band of guys and gals with superhuman talent. When you combine all these talented people, you get the Aftermath, a band name which is fitting, because after they melt your faces and blow your mind with their prowess, you’ll be picking yourself up off the floor in the “aftermath”. Before we wound up on the floor we met …
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Send us a text What started out, during the pandemic, as a twist on “Live from Daryl’s House” for local musicians, “Live at Matt’s Barn” was born. As the craze grew, more and more people wanted to book the band. Seems like the barnyard was coming to the people. Oh Yes! is now booking shows in the Chicagoland area and quickly becoming one of the hot…
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Send us a text Schtillrokken is a party band playing music across multiple decades and multiple genres. If you haven't heard of them, you will definitely know their music. We got them to hit the brakes and join us in the studio and talk about their extended warranty. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Ticke…
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Send us a text The Electric Cars stand as more than a tribute band - they are agents of an era, bringing the timeless 1980's hits of The Cars to a new generation. With a set that includes classics like "Just What I Needed," "My Best Friend's Girl," and the hit ballad "Drive," they faithfully recreate the magic of The Cars' chart-toppers, taking aud…
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Send us a text Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago. Started playing at 15, self-taught. Biggest influence – John Fogarty/Creedence Clearwater Revival. 10 years ago he started recording CD’s. You can find him at many open mics in the area, with an occasional headlining gig. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cad…
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Send us a text The Artist Formally Known as Vince Band (or TAFKAVince Band for short) formed in 1996 and began playing out regularly upon the release of 2002's At Last CD. Other notable releases include 2007's Welcome To The Show, the 2011 vinyl release On Display, and the singles "NYC" and "Luck," which were released in 2014 and 2016, respectively…
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Send us a text A muscial revival of The Doors. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which w…
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Send us a text Frequilibrium is a roots rock fusion band based out of Chicagoland. They naturally harness the power of the Southern rock greats, while offering the progressive ingenuity of the next generation and a solid understanding of multiple genres. Their music is formed playfully but with much precision and care, providing the listener with a…
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Send us a text Skip Griparis is a lifelong dynamic stage performer. His wildly popular Heroes of Rock Series features the Heroes, the Hits, the Humor, and the History of the greatest Rock decades: the 50’s/60’/70’s! The dazzling highlight of Skip’s shows is his world-class 3 ½ octave vocal range of breathtaking versatility! Ray and Mike spoke with …
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Send us a text The Midwest's Hottest Country Rock Band: Yankee Cowboy! Upbeat, exciting, modern country music with rockin' blasts from the past! This dynamic group is known for their big sound, 3 part harmonies, energetic stage presence, and tight musicianship. Ray and Mike met with Jaren Grey, alone since his bass player blew him off, to find out …
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Send us a text A high energy 90's and 2000's rock experience. Ray and Mike were able to slow them down and have a talk with Andres, Tim and Marc. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 2…
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Send us a text Originally from Dearborn, MI, Patrick moved to Chicago a few years after college. He made the rounds of all the Open Mic nights and even formed a five piece group that played his originals, as well as some covers. Then life happened, Patrick married and raised a family, so he put music on the backburner. Then in 2008, through a serie…
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Send us a text Their music blends rock and pop, with some funk, to create a wall of relentless harmonies. The lyrics are personal and inspired by legends of the time. The horn section steps up seamlessly with the funky flavor we have all learned to love, supported by each other to form the groove. The powerful bands of the 70’s and into the 80’s is…
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Send us a text Singer/songwriter Aaron Newsome has been performing since 2023. He can be found somewhere bringing his origiinal tunes, as well as some classic covers. Ray and Mike met with Aaron and found out how it all came together and where he's going with it. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.r…
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Send us a text Southtown Soul & Groove is an intense, powerful Soul and Rhythm & Blues Band that is exciting audiences and fans at every performance. This 12-member band features both a driving rhythm section and a smokin’ horn section that are both made up of some of the finest musicians in the Chicago Metro area. Ray and Mike met had George and V…
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Send us a text The M80's are Chicagoland's 80's MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s new wave hitmakers as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Til Tuesday, Berlin, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds and Billy Idol. The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to emb…
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Send us a text FoCo was Formed in 2018 by 6 amazing musicians sharing the same love & respect for the music of Foreigner, Bad Co & Badfinger. Performing Grammy nominated hits at premier venues across the Midwest with the same energy & passion as the original bands. Ray and Mike managed to snag a couple of the band members and see if it still feels …
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Send us a text The Matz Broz have been playing music in and around the Northern Illinois region individually or collectively for years now. Their repertoire consists of rockers, pop, blues, soul, R&B, reggae and folk/country sounds from the 50’s thru today. Add to that a sampling of our diverse original material and you’ve got a great night of musi…
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Send us a text Established in 1997, Sabbatha Chicago is an ALL-FEMALE tribute to Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne and Dio Band-Age band is a Party cover band! Elise, Paula, and Lorena stopped by the studio to chat with Iron Man Ray and Paranoid Mike. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopo…
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Send us a text ARRA is one of the best and largest drawing classic rock tribute bands in the Chicagoland area and has been for the past three decades. By performing the biggest hits by the biggest bands of all time, with precision and excellence, it has been, and continues to be, the secret to their success. Their superior vocal harmonies and incre…
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Send us a text The Diffused Blues Band formerly known as The Grumpy Old Men & Friends. The band is based out of McHenry, IL and was formed as a trio in 2021. In January of 2023 the full band was born. The band is comprised of veteran musicians performing Rock’n Blues, Classic Rock, and Southern Rock covers in their unique style. They feature a wide…
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Send us a text The Difference started in the spring of 2014 while playing their middle school talent show. They were the favorite act of the show, which helped them gain confidence for the road ahead. They later named themselves "The Difference" because they felt that they wanted to make a difference in people's lives. The Difference consists of fo…
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Send us a text From straightforward to blues based to that with a progressive touch, McKenna offers something for almost every hard rock fan. Helping separate McKenna is how it eschews the gravelly, mid-ranged male vocal approach to most hard rock bands in favor of a female vocalist. Their debut album "Are You Ready" makes you take the time and lis…
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Send us a text John David Daily writes & sings songs about the craziness of real life , motorcycles, drinking, the long road between heaven and hell, love, hurt and so much more. John has written & played in Nashville as well as recorded two albums there to date. Ray and Mike were able to slow him down to find out about his music and where he's goi…
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Send us a text Chicagolands one and only Cinderella tribute band. Ray and Mike got a chance to meet with the band and find out how and why this happened. They had to move fast on this interview, since one of the band members was missing a slipper and they had to be out of the studio by midnight. We think they thought we were at Pumpkin Recording St…
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Send us a text Kicked Outta Choir is a Chicago-area, a Female Fronted “All 80’s” cover band representing the diverse mix of the many musical genres and artists that made the 1980’s one of the greatest music decades of all time. They pride themselves in being a “little different” from 80’s cover bands. Kicked Outta Choir chose their name to pay trib…
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Send us a text The JAD & Shaggy Trio is a Rock/Pop band based out of Wood Dale IL since 2022. Formerly known as Class Reunion since 2009. Ray and Mike had sort of a reunion with the trio and found out who Shaggy's stylist is, among other things. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopod…
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Send us a text Superfly Redneck was founded in Chicago,IL. Bringing the best in classic to current rock, alternative, Motown/R&B, Funk and some country. All the songs they play are hits that everybody knows and keep the party going. They play locally and have done sometime on the road. Ray and Mike were able to stop them from flying around to get t…
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Send us a text The mega-legend lives on in a jaw-dropping, high energy show, with a fifteen-piece orchestra made up of Buddy’s BIG BAND MACHINE alumni, all the while featuring his daughter, Cathy Rich, as your guide through all that’s 60”s cool, while dropping vocals on you as smooth as “Black Label Scotch’. Oh, and talk about bad ass drummers; we …
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Send us a text Whiskey Road has been bringing their unique blend of rock and country to stages thruout the Midwest since 1999. Dubbed "Crossroads" rock, Whiskey Road combines the best Classic, Southern, and Country rock hits and adds their special blend of vocal harmonies and musical prowess to create a truly special and entertaining set of music. …
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Send us a text Chicago’s very own SULLVATION is a solo effort from bassist, Brent Sullivan who has co-founded legendary, underground bands such as; Slauter Xstroyes, Winter Kill, Mindwarp Chamber Brent Sullivan with the help of co-writers of various top metal vocalists and lead guitarists in the Chicagoland area along with the legendary Tim Ripper …
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Send us a text This group is just try to bring joy and happiness to all our fans in every state. Formed in 2019 they have become staples at a number of venues througout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Ray and Mike met with the band to find out how they got the blues. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush…
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Send us a text Chicago-based singer-songwriter Pierce Crask, drawing from influences such as Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Greg Brown, and Chris Smither, has been entertaining audiences professionally as a solo performer since 1999. Ray and Mike sat down with Pierce to talk about his career, as well as his new album Rising R…
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Send us a text The Flatbed Fords - Best of Eagles live concert experience is an outstanding recreation of one of America's greatest bands. With a phenomenal blend of harmonies and intricate guitars leads , every performance is a finely detailed recreation of the music that we all know and love. Ray and Mike caught up with the band to see how they T…
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Send us a text T D Clark lights up the stage with his fiery playing, incredible songs and party style stage show like no other. He has performed tour supports and regional supports for Gold and Platinum selling acts. Ray and Mike tried to slow him down a bit and get the backstory from him and his band. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin…
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Send us a text The Abby Kay Band hails from Northern Illinois. This up-and-coming band plays a wide variety of music spanning multiple decades and musical genres for an authentic midwestern rock feel that is sure to have the crowd engaged and dancing. They also play crowd-pleasing original songs that continue to develop into fan favorites. Ray and …
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Send us a text Poison'd Crue is made up of 4 Pro musicians who don't just play the music, they Live the music. They are all about giving you "Nothing but a Good Time" at the show. Taking you back to that decade of 80's Glam Rock​! Ray and Mike met with them to see how they got Poison'd and where is their Crue? Support the show Podcast edited by Pau…
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Send us a text The Throwbacks might seem like an odd cover band. Three young guys decided to take classic oldies songs from the 1950's and 1960's, and infuse energy and modern song writing into them, to play for audiences who have loved them for decades. Why do this? Having played together for many years, and having grown up listening to the Chicag…
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Send us a text Bluesy, Smoky, Sexy, and Raw. wht.rbbt.obj ("White Rabbit Object") is a "femme fatale" fronted, guitar driven alternative rock outfit from Chicago, Illinois. What started as a secret side project for a married couple, Frank & River Rabbitte, wht.rbbt.obj has grown into a four piece musical tour de force. Ray and Mike met with them to…
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