In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with the members of Downers Groove, a great jam band from the Chicagoland area.   We talk about their formation 12 years ago their love of music and their upcoming performance at the 12th Annual Homegrown Arts and Music Festival.

In this episode, we speak with percussionist, producer and songwriter Leslie Mandoki from The Mandoki Soulmates, a music collective of some of greatest rock artists in the world, including Ian Anderson, Simon Philips, Randy Brecker, Al DiMeola and many more.  We discuss the bands history and their latest great new album A Memory of our Future.

In this New Music Friday episode, we are live at Crooked Arm Vinyl and Tap in Lisle, IL with Aaron Williams and Brian Christian Adam from Local Nation who are running the 12th Annual Homegrown Arts and Music Festival.  We discuss the legacy of this festival and this years great lineup of bands and artists.

In this episode,  I am joined by Primal Moon guitarist and Rolling Stones aficionado Brian Alberts as we recap the recent Rolling Stones concerts at Soldier Field in Chicago.

In the New Music Friday episode, we speak with Chicago based guitarist and songwriter Brett Ratner about his musical journey and his latest EP, Cityscapes.

In this episode, we speak with founding member of 10cc, Graham Gouldman. We discuss their upcoming "Greatest Hits" Tour, Graham's great songs he wrote for other bands and artists, and his latest solo album, "I Have Notes".

In this episode, we are live in person at the Viceroy Hotel in Chicago with John Corabi and Doug Aldrich from The Dead Daisies.  We discuss the band's great chemistry, their current tour, and their upcoming album, Light 'Em Up.

In this New Music Friday episode, the great wht.rbbt.obj returns to the Retro Rock Roundup Studio to discuss their latest EP, Romeo Bravo Bravo Tango.

In this episode, we speak with Dw Dunphy, lead singer of Orbis Max.  Orbix Max is a internet collective band who has been making great hook-filled rock and pop songs for decades.  We discuss their 2023 self titled album as well as their latest singles released so far this year.

In this episode, we speak with Corey and Andi Schenck, founding members of  Pangaea. Pangaea has been making melodic progressive rock for 25 years.  We talk about their early music and their latest excellent album Beowulf.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Mark Lofgren who has been in the Chicago music scene for decades with The Luck of Eden Hall and The Thin Cherries, about his lastest solo album Black Moon Book 3.

In this episode, we speak with Eric Troyer, singer, keyboardist and founding member of ELO II and The Orchestra, who have been keeping the great songs of ELO alive for decades.  We also discuss Eric's great session work with Billy, Joel, Jim Steinman and John Lennon.

In the second installment of our Rock Hall 2024 Inductee Spotlight episodes, Jeremy had Mike deep dive into the career of upcoming inductee Peter Frampton

In this episode, we talk with Jerry Smith, founding member and bassist of the legendary Jazz/Rock band The Flock  We discuss their groundbreaking first two albums, their legacy and recent reuniting and upcoming performance.

In this episode, we speak with veteran guitarist and original co-founder of Grand Slam. Laurence Archer.  Laurence originally formed Grand Slam with Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy in 1984. The band was short-lived after Phil passed away in 1986.  However, Laurence has reformed the band and they are releasing a great new album Wheel Of Fortune.

In this episode, we speak with Mick Box, legendary guitarist and founder of the great Uriah Heep. We discuss the band's legacy, their current tour with Saxon, and their amazing new album Chaos and Colour

In this episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Robert LaRoche, former frontman of the great 90's band, The Sighs.  We discuss his journey with The Sighs and his solo career including a deep dive into his latest great album Forevermore.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Dav and Seth from A Doll's House.  We talk about their unique 30 year musical journey that led to this year's debut album Annum.

In the first installment of our 2024 Rock Hall Inductee Spotlight episodes, Jeremy and Mike celebrate Foreigner's pending induction by deep diving into some of their favorite Foreigner deep cuts.

In this New Music Friday episode, we talk with Chicago-based singer/songwriter Dolph Chaney about his musical journey, being part of a great innovative record label, Big Stir Records, playing the upcoming Pop Overthrow Festival, and his latest excellent album Mug!