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Rock n Roll Chicago will be bringing you weekly interviews from bands that have rocked Chicago. Artists that not only made great impressions on the Chicago rock n roll scene, but worldwide as well. Join Ray the Roadie & Hollywood Mike each week as they interview your favorite artists, club owners and venues.
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Two musicians, sisters Jordan and Rebecca Stobbe from indie band, The Rayes, take you on the road with them as they drive across the United States exploring exciting music stories from cities along the way. Music lovers, travel fiends, road dogs, and all others welcome on this storytelling adventure! If you like what you hear, consider supporting us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/therayes
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The Dave Plier Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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Paul Marinaro and Jeff Lindberg: History of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra; Upcoming tribute to Frank Sinatra
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by co-founder of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Jeff Lindberg and vocalist Paul Marinaro to discuss and highlight the history of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra; from its humble beginnings at the University of Illinois to their first regular gig at Gaspars (now known as Schubas) and their first big break at the first annual …
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by music legend and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Mathis to reminisce on his life and career; from growing up in a full house, to record breaking track and field feats, night clubs, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5360202/5360202_2024-07-20-003902.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: U…
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‘Good Old Neon: Signs You’re in Chicago’: Exploring Chicago’s neon sign history with author Nick Freeman
Photographer and author Nick Freeman joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight his book ‘Good Old Neon: Signs You’re in Chicago’ and explore Chicago’s history with neon signs which began in the 1920’s and really picked up in the 1960’s. The book highlights various restaurants, motels, laundries, theatres and more that still utilize the power of neo…
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Send us a Text Message. Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago. Started playing at 15, self-taught. Biggest influence – John Fogarty/Creedence Clearwater Revival. 10 years ago he started recording CD’s. You can find him at many open mics in the area, with an occasional headlining gig. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now t…
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Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews: Upcoming book ‘Mary’s Roadie’; Jim Shorts takes over ‘The Dave Plier Show’
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews about his new book ‘Mary’s Roadie’ and his journey in radio. Jim Shorts also takes over ‘The Dave Plier Show’ via satellite to tell listeners that Dave has been fired (not true) and also talks about the upcoming Chicago Bears season, his ‘casino’ and more. https://serve.castfire.co…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Neal Schon from Journey, who is in town to play Wrigley Field on Monday, July 15, 2024, along with The Steve Miller Band and Def Leppard. Dave and Neal talk about the band’s five decades in rock, the mega-hit ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, Neal’s guitar collection, and more! https://serve.castfire.c…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Craig Klatzco of Novelty Golf in Lincolnwood about his iconic miniature golf course and The Bunny Hutch, celebrating 75 years and the weekend-long event on July 20 and 21, 2024 with LIVE music, photo booths, their classic arcade, discounts and fun for all ages! Noveltygolf.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/530292…
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Ep 194 The Artist Formally Known As Vince
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Send us a Text Message. The Artist Formally Known as Vince Band (or TAFKAVince Band for short) formed in 1996 and began playing out regularly upon the release of 2002's At Last CD. Other notable releases include 2007's Welcome To The Show, the 2011 vinyl release On Display, and the singles "NYC" and "Luck," which were released in 2014 and 2016, res…
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Women of Rock: Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar and Suzi Quatro, Melissa Etheridge, Vicki Peterson and Nina Blackwood
WGN Radio’s ‘The Dave Plier Show’ presents ‘The Women of Rock’ featuring conversations with music legends Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar and Suzi Quatro. Included are bonus interviews with Melissa Etheridge, Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and original MTV veejay Nina Blackwood. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5275249/5275249_2024-07-06-181749.…
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Send us a Text Message. A muscial revival of The Doors. 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 even…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with rock legend Kevin Cronin on his summer tour, the band’s rise to fame, the meaning behind ‘REO Speedwagon,’ and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249284/5249284_2024-06-28-202324.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: Upcoming tribute to Frank Sinatra .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenod…
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As iconic TV anthology series ‘The Twilight Zone’ celebrates its 65th Anniversary, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to the daughter of TV legend Rod Serling, writer Anne Serling, on her father’s legacy, ‘The Twilight Zone’ and ‘Night Gallery’. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249282/5249282_2024-06-28-201522.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marina…
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Children’s television historian Jim Engel talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about WGN-TV’s Ray Rayner, celebrating the 1964 launch of his own self-titled show ’Ray Rayner & His Friends’ which premiered 60 years ago along with Cuddly Dudley, ‘Ark in the Park’ with Dr. Lester Fisher and Chelveston the Duck, his years on ‘Bozo’s Circus’ as Oliver O. Oli…
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Send us a Text Message. Frequilibrium 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 listen…
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Send us a Text Message. Skip 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 sp…
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Comedy legend Robert Smigel and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, SNL, Conan and new YouTube special ‘Let’s Make a Poop’
Comedy legend Robert Smigel joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier! Smigel is the voice of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, he’s co-written films with Adam Sandler, wrote sketches on 425 episodes of SNL, and he has won countless Writer’s Guild and Primetime Emmy Awards throughout the years. His contemporaries at Saturday Night Live were Conan O’Brien, Bob Odenk…
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WGN-TV’s Mike Lowe talks about his exemplary reporting and today’s press conference on infrastructure investments. Mike then talks about his recent cancer diagnosis, the importance of early detection and seeing your doctor, new statistics on cancer rising in people under 50, and beating this! You’ve got this, Mike! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/…
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WGN’s Dave Plier and Wally Podrazik, television historian and author of ‘Watching TV’, break down top TV dads by decade including Howard Cunningham (‘Happy Days’), Andy Taylor (‘The Andy Griffith Show’), Jim Anderson (‘Father Knows Best’), Mike Brady (‘The Brady Bunch’), Archie Bunker (‘Archie Bunker’s Place’), Cliff Huxtable (‘The Cosby Show’) Phi…
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Scott Dehn from the McHenry Outdoor Theatre and drive-in documentarian April Wright talk to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the revival of the drive-in theater, a true piece of Americana, discovering the retro magic, and watching cinema under the stars. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5138129/5138129_2024-06-14-215329.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Pl…
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Send us a Text Message. The 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 …
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Chicago music icon Billy Corgan: Smashing Pumpkins summer tour, CW’s ‘Adventures in Carnyland’, National Wrestling Alliance
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Smashing Pumpkins frontman and Chicago music icon Billy Corgan about the CW’s ‘Adventures in Carnyland’, the National Wrestling Alliance, the Smashing Pumpkins summer tour, Bozo, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068115/5068115_2024-06-08-011115.64kmono.mp3 Get up-close and personal with Billy Corgan in ‘Bi…
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Comedy legend John Cleese: ‘Last Chance to See Me Before I Die’ at The Vic Theatre, Monty Python, Fawlty Towers
Barely living comedy legend John Cleese is heading to Chicago for a truly memorable evening of comedy and conversation at the Vic Theatre on Wednesday, June 12th and Thursday, June 13th. John talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his journey in comedy, Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and how political correctness is killing comedy. https://serve.castfi…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks about this week’s news that Dr Pepper is now the second-most popular soda brand in America, outselling Pepsi and behind Coca-Cola. Dave also shares the history of sodas that were created in Chicago and the retro soda brands we still love. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068109/5068109_2024-06-08-004009.64kmono.mp3 Dr …
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Send us a Text Message. A 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. Originally 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, throug…
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Chicago’s Own Joe Mantegna: National Memorial Day Concert streaming at pbs.org, Bleacher Bums, our Chicago Cubs
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Chicago’s own Joe Mantegna on Memorial Day to honor our fallen, the importance of the National Memorial Day concert streaming now at pbs.org, his ‘Bleacher Bums’ and throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley this Friday. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867181/4867181_2024-05-27-145821.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Pl…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to actor John Stamos about touring with The Beach Boys, their 2024 concerts in Elk Grove Village, Ravinia and being the voice of Graceland. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867195/4867195_2024-05-27-155535.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: Upcoming tribute to Frank Sinatra .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:ev…
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Memorial Day with Deputy U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Tanya Bradsher: New VA services, combating homelessness, suicide prevention
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes the Honorable Tanya Bradsher, Deputy U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to salute our fallen on Memorial Day, combatting homelessness and the mental health services available for veterans. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867142/4867142_2024-05-27-124742.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: Upcoming tr…
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Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the real meaning of Memorial Day, celebrating his father Frank Meier and his combat experiences serving in World War II. Visit Garrymeier.com for more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867173/4867173_2024-05-27-144713.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: Upcom…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Kevin Kolman, Weber Grill Ambassador, to talk about the new electric grills, the Weber Smokefire and barbecuing all summer long! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867184/4867184_2024-05-27-153624.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: Upcoming tribute to Frank Sinatra .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} T…
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WGN-TV’s Marcus LeShock, roller coaster bureau chief: new rides, Six Flags, Dollywood, Cedar Point, Santa’s Village
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WGN-TV’s Marcus LeShock about his love of roller coasters, new amusement park rides in the Midwest, and the beauty of Dollywood. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867113/4867113_2024-05-27-111613.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: Upcoming tribute to Frank Sinatra .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} T…
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Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the true meaning of Memorial Day, which originated as ‘Decoration Day’ after the Civil War and was officially signed into law in 1967. Plus, Dave shares President Ronald Reagan’s moving Memorial Day speech from 1984. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867168/4867168_2024-05-27-143008.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dav…
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Totally the 80’s: Anthony Michael Hall, Debbie Harry, Kevin Bacon, Andrew McCarthy, Bryan Adams, Dan Aykroyd, Lea Thompson
It’s Dave Plier’s WGN Radio Special ‘Totally the 80’s!’ featuring Dave’s conversations with Anthony Michael Hall (Vacation, Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club), music icon Debbie Harry (Blondie), Kevin Bacon (40th Anniversary of ‘Footloose’), Andrew McCarthy (‘Pretty in Pink’, ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’), 80’s rocker Bryan Adams, Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters) and…
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Ep 187 Cap'n Funk & the Groove Train
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Send us a Text Message. Their 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 th…
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Actor Chris Stolte joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about 12 seasons of NBC’s Chicago Fire, 250 episodes, and the legacy of TV cliffhangers. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4862570/4862570_2024-05-18-023010.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: Upcoming tribute to Frank Sinatra .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The life of music…
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WGN-TV’s Ana Belaval joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about her upcoming appearances at Zanies Rosemont on Friday May 24th and Saturday May 25th 2024, aging parents, the best things about her hometown in Puerto Rico, and the origins of her sense of humor. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4862574/4862574_2024-05-18-025314.64kmono.mp3 Recent Post…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to urban hiking enthusiasts and married couple Jessica Sedgwick and Dan Ochwat about their new book, ‘Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond: The Tastiest Way to Discover the Windy City’. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4862564/4862564_2024-05-18-020804.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Paul Marinaro: Upcoming tribute to Fra…
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Hot off the ‘Tom Brady Roast on Netflix’, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with comedian Nikki Glaser who talks about her rise in the comedy world, her jokes about sex, commitment, boyfriends, drinking, parents, her safe space performing on the stage, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4862717/4862717_2024-05-18-142817.64kmono…
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Send us a Text Message. Singer/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. Support the Show. Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R R…
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Comedian Tom Dreesen joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier LIVE in studio to talk about his return to Chicago for his one-man show, ‘Tom Dreesen – From Harvey to Hollywood’, along with stories about Frank, Sinatra, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Sammy Davis Jr. and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4857960/4857960_2024-05-11-141400.128.mp3 Recent Post…
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