Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast Ray the Roadie & Hollywood Mike

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 embrace technology enables them to perform songs in interesting ways which combines the classic sounds and visuals of the genre along with new twists and turns. The M80s provide audiences with a musical and visual experience that goes beyond “80s cover band” nostalgia. Ray and Mike met with bandmember David Ballah what's their explosive music is all about.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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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 like the first time.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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Based in McHenry, IL, they are a country rock cover band featuring hits of the 70's through today. Ray and Mike met with the band to find out what these devils are distilling.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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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 music. Ray and Mike met with Rob and David to bro out for a while and talk music.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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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.
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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
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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 incredible musicianship have made them one of the most sought-after club and festival bands in the Chicago area market. Ray and Mike hooked up with Tyler, Jim and Kevin to hear about their successful run.


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Podcast edited by Paul Martin.
Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.
www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com