25 JUN 2024 · https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2300124/open_smsFrequilibrium 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 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. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

18 JUN 2024 · https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2300124/open_smsSkip 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 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. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

11 JUN 2024 · https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2300124/open_smsThe 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 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. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

4 JUN 2024 · https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2300124/open_smsA 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. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

28 MAY 2024 · https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2300124/open_smsOriginally 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 flow for a bit and meet with Patrick and find out what happened back then and what is happening now.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

21 MAY 2024 · https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2300124/open_smsTheir 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 where they’re headed.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

14 MAY 2024 · https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2300124/open_smsSinger/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.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

7 MAY 2024 · 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 Vince in the studio to find out how this band got so horny.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

30 APR 2024 · 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.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

23 APR 2024 · 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.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300124/supportPodcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com