Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast Ray the Roadie & Hollywood Mike
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Rock n Roll Chicago will be bringing you weekly interviews from bands that have rocked Chicago. Artists that not only made great impressions on the Chicago rock n roll scene, but worldwide as well. Join Ray the Roadie & Hollywood Mike each week as they interview your favorite artists, club owners and venues.
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Ep 192 Frequilibrium
Send us a Text Message.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 heartfelt experience within the first few bars.You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are on...
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Ep 191 Skip Griparis
Send us a Text Message.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 Skip about his amazing career in all 3 ½ octaves. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadil...
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Ep 190 Yankee Cowboy
Send us a Text Message.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 how they got so hot.You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy a...
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Ep 189 Ninety20
Send us a Text Message.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 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. ...
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Ep 188 Patrick Spiroff
Send us a Text Message.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 series of different events in his life, he once again picked up his guitar and songs just flowed out of him.Ray and Mike were able to stop the flo...
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Ep 187 Cap'n Funk & the Groove Train
Send us a Text Message.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 what they do! Ray and Mike met with band members Tom Schuett and Rick Ippolito to talk about where this group came from and wh...