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H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene

Hosted by HogPod Chicagoland's Hyper Local Music Chat · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 104 episodes

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About this podcast

Welcome to HOG POD: Chicago's Music Scene Unplugged! Hosted by Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, and Pete Jansons, we dive into Chicago’s vibrant music scene. From classic rock to indie vibes, we bring you exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and live performances. Discover local legends and emerging artists while exploring the city’s diverse music culture. Tune in for special episodes featuring tribute bands and live events!

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HogPod Chicagoland's Hyper Local Music Chat hosts H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene, a music show with 104 episodes published.

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Dan Peters on Brian May, Dee Snider & Why Rock Died | Hogpod Chicago Music Podcast

May 26, 20261h 8m0

Chicago guitarist and bandleader Dan Peters joins Pete Jansons, Mike "Bongo" Orfanos, and Chris "Rhodesy" Rhodes for a deep dive into the Chicago music scene, the Five Amigos, Shred-abilly, Broadway's Rock of Ages, audit

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Jimmy Pallucci of Anchors Away | Chicago Music Scene Podcast | Yacht Rock Tribute Bands

May 19, 20261h 17m0

Jim Pallucci from Anchors Away joins HOG POD: Chicago Music Scene Podcast for a conversation about Yacht Rock, tribute bands, live musicianship, and the Chicago music scene.Jimmy talks about burning out on music at 21, r

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He Fired the Founder of His Own Oasis Tribute Band

May 12, 202656m0

One week before their first show, the founder of a Chicago Oasis tribute band posted an ad looking for a new singer and bass player.The band saw it.They fired him.Then they played the show without him.—James Bruebach joi

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ROB STEPEN JOINS ILLINOIS ROCK HALL BOARD: 2 Standing Ovations + Cheap Trick Ties

May 5, 202648m0

Rob Stepen is back — and this time, it's not a catch-up. He was just elected to the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board, and the story behind it starts with a night where The Generations walked into a room full of Ch

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SAMMY DAVIS JR. COOKED FOR US: The 1970s Sunset Strip Bust That Ended Everything

Apr 28, 202647m0

At 75, Debora Masterson is gigging on bass in Chicago — and her debut novel is about the Sunset Strip rocker she loved at 15, the federal drug bust that killed his band Freedom Quest, the bowl of chocolate mescaline on t

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Crossing Decades: Jen Brown, Sgt Sparkles, Doc Zeiger | Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

Apr 21, 20261h 13m0

Jen Brown, Dave "Doc" Zeiger, and Damian "Sgt Sparkles" Thompson of Crossing Decades join Hogpod to break down what happens when six Chicago musicians decide to cover every decade from the 60s to today — in blocks, with

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Joey De Marco on Writing Jazz, Windsor's Music Scene & AI | Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

Apr 14, 20261h 5m0

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She Cherry Bombed the Audition | Neala Dunn Cherry Bomb Chicago | Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene

Apr 7, 20260m0

She walked into an audition for a band that didn't want a female singer. Sang one Dorothy song. Walked out as their frontwoman. That's Cherry Bomb Chicago.🎧 Full episode: https://youtu.be/XHXP_I72c8U🎶 Cherry Bombed It

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Neala Dunn & Cherry Bomb Chicago on Female-Fronted Rock | Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

Apr 7, 20261h 10m0

She auditioned for a band that didn't want a female singer — sang one Dorothy song — and walked out as their frontwoman. Cherry Bomb Chicago hasn't stopped since.Neala Dunn and Dallas Wilson join Pete and Bongo to talk 3

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Chris "Bean" Weng: Chicago Drummer Who Drums AND Sings | Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

Mar 31, 20261h 6m0

Chris "Bean" Weng has been drumming and singing at the same time since he was 12 years old. Now he does it every night as the drummer for Heartache Tonight, one of the Midwest's premier Eagles tribute bands — playing 35+

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Building Inspector By Day, Stapleton Tribute By Night | Hogpod Chicago Music Podcast

Mar 24, 20261h 15m0

Rich Sawyer spends his weekdays inspecting buildings in South Elgin — and his weekends channeling Chris Stapleton across the country. The guy went from frustrated Chicago-area musician complaining about not getting festi

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Desiree Starr Harris 🎤 Libido Funk Circus & Chicago Disco Scene | Hogpod Chicago Music Podcast

Mar 17, 20261h 15m0

Desiree Starr Harris of Libido Funk Circus and Disco Circus brings the heat to Hogpod. She quit EMI with a one-year-old at home to bet everything on funk and disco. Pete nearly killed a disco ball mid-show. Basement lase

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Mock Star 🎸 Full Band: Axl Watched, Bret Michaels & 80s Rock | Hogpod Chicago Local Music Podcast

Mar 10, 202656m0

🎸 Welcome to the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast! 🎸Pete Jansons and Bongo Mike sit down with the FULL Mock Star lineup — Jack Kole (vocals), Phil Slate (drums), Diablo (bass), Stevie Starr (guitar), Nicky Neutro

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Rob Stepen Returns on HOGPOD Chicago Local Music Podcast: Generations, Epiphany & Super Bowl 🎸

Mar 3, 202653m0

Ever rediscover a lost cassette from the '90s Chicago scene and end up booking a Canadian musician by mistake? Rob Stepen is back on Hogpod Chicago Local Music Chat spilling all that and more in this must-watch episode!

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Mark Molloy 🥁 Vegas Showrooms, 15 Drum Kits & Tesla Tribute | Hogpod Chicago Local Music Podcast

Feb 24, 20261h 25m0

🎙️ This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast — Mark Molloy is in the house! 🎉You might know him as the theatrical, stick-twirling drummer for My Metal Heart. Or maybe you've spotted him behind the kit for Mem

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Joe Dilillo 🎤 Solid Sound Studio & Chicago Recording History | Hogpod Chicago Local Music Podcast

Feb 17, 20261h 35m0

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Joe Dilillo — Chicago-area producer, engineer, songwriter, and owner of Solid Sound Recording Studio in Hoffman Estates for 25 years. Joe recorded Smashing

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Bus Stop Blues w/ Kevin Purcell & Road Bill | Hogpod Chicago Music Podcast

Feb 10, 20261h 32m0

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we dive deep into Chicago blues with Kevin Purcell and Road Bill from the award-winning band Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners and the Bus Stop Blues radio/podcast show

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Leaving Scarlet: High-Energy Covers & No-Dramas Rock | Hogpod Chicago Music

Feb 3, 20261h 18m0

🔥 This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we’re cranking it up with Leaving Scarlet — the Chicagoland cover band that’s pure high-energy rock + dance party magic! Two badass women, THREE lead voices, zero e

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Pete Durbin & Sons 🎸 Family Legacy, Dual Decimator & Tributes | Hogpod Chicago Music Podcast

Jan 27, 20261h 2m0

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we’re joined by Pete Durbin — drummer for Jagged Little Pill (Alanis Morissette tribute), frontman for No More Tears (Ozzy Osbourne tribute), and proud dad whose twin

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TD Clark 🎸 Guitar Virtuoso Poison'd Crue, Shredding & Mars Jams | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast

Jan 20, 20261h 38m0

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we’re joined by Brian "T.D." Clark — guitar virtuoso, shredder, songwriter, sideman, and creator of kids' music education tools, known for his fiery performances with

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