Car Con Carne James VanOsdol

Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer returns for a backstage conversation from Q101’s PIQNIQ at the Taste of Randolph.

Deanna’s one of the most authentic, enthusiastic and positive forces I’ve met in the scene, and that energy carries through to this chat.

Deanna also breaks the news that two new acoustic songs are coming soon!Next stop for Sincere Engineer: Riot Fest and the New Found Glory tour. Can’t wait.

 

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Tickets for the The 2024 Ravinia Festival Summer Schedule are now on sale.

Don't miss your chance to see The Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top and more under the stars this year.

 

Book your Ravinia tickets today before they're gone: Visit Ravinia.org for full schedule and tickets.

  
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Before Local H headlined the second night of Q101’s PIQNIQ at Taste of Randolph, Scott Lucas returned to Car Con Carne for a quick catch-up.

Scott gives an update on the reissue of “Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles,” chats about the Lifers podcast and the Lifers movie (branding!), and discusses the strategy behind making a Local H setlist.

And after the show last night, I’m pretty sure that opening songs don’t get much better than “Everyone Alive” (EVERYONE! EVERYONE!).

 

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

 

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728

 

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Tickets for the The 2024 Ravinia Festival Summer Schedule are now on sale.

Don't miss your chance to see The Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top and more under the stars this year.

 

Book your Ravinia tickets today before they're gone: Visit Ravinia.org for full schedule and tickets.
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This one was a delight to record. Alex Greenwald and Darren Robinson of the long-running California band Phantom Planet joined me backstage at Taste of Randolph to talk about their career, music and future.

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728

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Tickets for the The 2024 Ravinia Festival Summer Schedule are now on sale.

Don't miss your chance to see The Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top and more under the stars this year.

Book your Ravinia tickets today before they're gone: Visit Ravinia.org for full schedule and tickets.
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I caught up with Niko from Friko at Taste of Randolph, months after the release of “Where We’ve Been, Where We Go from Here,” and weeks before Friko takes the stage at Lollapalooza.

 

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728

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Tickets for the The 2024 Ravinia Festival Summer Schedule are now on sale.

Don't miss your chance to see The Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top and more under the stars this year.

 

Book your Ravinia tickets today before they are gone: Visit Ravinia.org for full schedule and tickets.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moments before doors opened on 2024’s Taste of Randolph, Julie Darling (West Loop Community Organization President) and Kelli Packer (West Loop Community Organization Spokesperson) jumped in the car to talk about the 27th Taste of Randolph, its vendors, the music acts and where that “suggested donation” at the gate goes to…

 

Sampled during the conversation: Food from Publican Quality Meats, Baked Cheese Haus and Matcha Cita. Glorious.

 

Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net

 

A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728

 

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The summer season at Ravinia is underway… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  

 

Load up your picnic basket and head to the show… or take advantage of some of Ravinia’s outstanding food options inside the park. 

 

Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.
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The two sets of sisters comprising Neptune's Core are on a creative roll. Since I last spoke with them, they nailed down their live show and their music continues to take chances and go to interesting places. I can only imagine what they'll be capable of by the time they can all legally vote. Give this band your ears.

Neptune’s Core has two new songs available for streaming that are worth your attention. Keep up with the band on Instagram (neptunes.core).

To fuel our conversation, we met at Roti in Lincoln Park (1000 W. North Avenue). We sampled amazing menu items including the  Mezza Protein Bowl (Chicken Roti, Harissa Chicken, Sumac Skirt Steak, Falafel, Mixed Greens, Saffron Rice, Purple Cabbage, Persian Cucumbers, Hummus, Tahini Sauce, and Roti Spice), the Rainbow Veggie Bowl (Roasted Vegetables, Saffron Rice, Purple Cabbage, Grape Tomatoes, Feta, Pickled Onions, Citrus Vinaigrette, Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice) and the Roasted Veggie Pita (Double Roasted Vegetables, Angel's Bakery Pita, Purple Cabbage, Chickpea Salad, Roasted Corn, Pita Chips, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice). 

 

The food was delicious, fresh and exactly what we wanted. We’re grateful for the hospitality!

 

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The summer season at Ravinia is underway… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  

 

Load up your picnic basket and head to the show… or take advantage of some of Ravinia’s outstanding food options inside the park. 

 

Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

 

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.