Car Con Carne James VanOsdol

What is the state of the music industry in 2024? I know I can’t answer that one, so I invited old friend Tom Schmall to talk about it. Tom’s a Promotion, Marketing, and Artist Development Specialist for Red Light Management. In previous roles, he led promotion and marketing for record companies like Interscope and Maverick, and cut his teeth on independent promotion under Jeff McClusky.
 
Some of the things we talk about in this episode:
*What mistake do independent musicians most often make?
*When should an artist seek management?*What is radio’s role in the present day?
*Is there a blueprint for new artists to follow?*Why do some s****y bands break, while great ones don’t?
*Does “the album” matter in the music industry in 2024?
 
I feel like we only skimmed the surface in this episode, which means I need to plan for a follow up!
 
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Mike Pallen of award-winning Mikerphone Brewing (121 Garlisch Dr, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007) returns to Car Con Carne.
Moments before Mikerphone’s senses-shattering burger throwdown between Biker Dude Burgers (Darrin Klapprodt) and Chicago Culinary Kitchen (Greg Gaardbo), Mike jumped in the car to talk craft brewing trends, Mikerphone’s history and events, the need to be family-friendly (and dog friendly), pickle juice and … beer. Lots of beer talk.
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Coming July 27:
12th annual Homegrown Arts and Music Festival 2024
Live from BaseCamp at Four Lakes - Lisle IL
20 Bands. 15 Acoustic Artists. 12 Art Vendors.
Aaron Williams (Homegrown Founder/Promoter) returns to the show to preview this year’s event. Joining him are two new-to-Car Con Carne guests: Michael (“Iggy”) from the Citrosonics and Arreis!
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Remember DC’s “World’s Finest” comics, where Superman would join forces with Batman? Or Marvel’s “Marvel Team-Up,” where Spider-Man would be paired with a new hero every month? That’s kinda like what this episode is all about.
This episode’s content is done as a collaboration with “Barguments” podcast host Dan Levy (and will also be found on the Barguments feed). Dan’s an old radio friend, and we eat hot dogs while trading radio stories and “barguing” about “food bands” and women in alt rock. Special thanks to listener Joaquin, who spotted us in the parking lot and chatted with us while we were recording.
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Jack Russell of enduring rock band Great White gets the deep dive treatment in a new autobiography written by local author K.L. Doty, “The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative.” 
K.L. Doty joins me in Geneva to chat about the book as we enjoy award-winning food from FoxFire Restaurant in Geneva (17 West State Street). FoxFire’s the real deal, having most recently been named 2023 Steakhouse of the Year and 2024 Best Steak in Kane County.
Owner/Chef KC Gulbro brought some of his menu into the car. I had the Certified Angus Beef Blackberry Brie Burger (Applewood smoked bacon, hoisin- blackberry jam, melted brie cheese, and pickled jalapenos on a pretzel roll). K.L. enjoyed the Avocado Salmon (Scottish salmon, tomato basil risotto with avocado pesto sauce, sliced avocado, grated pecorino, and lemon zest).
We recorded this episode on a painfully hot July day, and both my camera and phone (which manages the camera) overheated multiple times. Were it not for those issues, the conversation would likely have gone way longer. Next time!
Visit FoxFire online at foxfiregeneva.com
Learn more about K.L., and grab a copy of the book at jackrussellbook.com
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Ravenswood on Tap comes to Ravenswood & Berteau on Chicago’s north side on July 20-21. “Malt Row” will be well-represented with a list of participants, including Begyle Brewing, Cultivate by Forbidden Root, Demo Brewing Company, Dovetail Brewery, Half Acre Beer Company, Hop Butcher For The World, Is/Was Brewing, KOVAL Distillery and Spiteful Brewing.
 
Joining me for a preview of this year’s event are Gene Wagendorf III (Associate Director of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce), Kevin Cary (Owner, Begyle Brewing) and Chris Schroeder (Manager, Spiteful Brewing).
 
In addition to beer, this year’s festival is loaded with top-tier Chicago musicians (and several former podcast guests):
 
Saturday July 20
French Police / Serengeti / Bnny / No Men / Kill Scenes / The Microphone Misfitz / Guardrail / La Rosa Noir / One for the Ditch / Lawrence Tome
 
Sunday, July 21
She’s Crafty, Chicago’s All-Female Beastie Boys Tribute / Punk'd / wht.rbbt.obj / Madame Reaper & the Gentleman's Club / Lydia Cash / Hodie Snitch
 
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