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

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  • 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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  • HOG POD: Chicago Music Scene Podcast | Dennis Costis Talks The Last Waltz, Concert for George & More

    HOG POD: Chicago Music Scene Podcast | Dennis Costis Talks The Last Waltz, Concert for George & More
    Nov 19 2024
    Join hosts Mike Orfanos, Pete Jansons, and guest host Chris Rhodes, along with special guest Dennis Costis, as they dive into the world of music, from the Motor City Meltdown to the iconic Last Waltz tribute shows. In this episode, Dennis shares behind-the-scenes stories of his musical career, including his involvement in Soundtracks of a Generation and the Concert for George. They also discuss the journey of legendary bands like The Band and Bob Dylan, and the rise of tribute acts. Beth Miller is credited for booking the amazing guests for the podcast. Reach out to her at beth@hogpod.org for bookings. Don’t forget to subscribe for more interviews with Chicago’s top musicians and music scene news! Key Moments: 0:002:44 Chris Rhodes Guest Host / chris.rhodes.142 The Last Waltz Tribute Sound Tracks of a Generation / 849931973768152 Nov 23rd 7:30 PM North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie 3:00 Mike Orfanos went to see Dennis Costis with Motor City Meltdown at Sundance over the weekend 4:56 Pino Farina Happy Birthday Shout Out 5:29 Jim Harte Happy Birthday Shout Out 5:42 Chris Rhodes happy 18th wedding anniversary 6:37 Pino Farina clip • Pino Farina on Band Reunions, Origina... 6:38 Jeff Anthony Clip • HOG POD Podcast: Jeff Anthony Talks T... 6:40 Doug Schoenbeck Clip • HOG POD: Doug Schoenbeck on Kreative ... 7:02 Dan Peters Shout Out / danpetersshredabilly 7:05 Beth Miller Booking beth@hogpod.org 7:57 Bonnie Miske Shoutout show • HOG POD - Behind the Scenes at Broken... 8:21 Coterie Motown Jan 19 https://www.facebook.com/events/48305...[]%7D 10:31 Dennis Costis joins the show / dennis.costis https://soundtracksofageneration.com/ booking.STOAG@gmail.com 12:13 Jay Martini 13:10 Dennis Costis Show Clip 6-5-24 • Dennis Costis: Balancing Dentistry an... 13:33 Lennon Project 13:44 The Concert for George Nov 29 Arcada / 2628295184038498 14:12 The Last Waltz Tribute Sound Tracks of a Generation / 849931973768152 Nov 23rd 7:30 PM North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie 16:37 Arcada Show The Last Waltz Nov 24 7pm https://www.arcadalive.com/event/the-... then Dec 1 at Desplaines Theater https://desplainestheatre.com/event/t...18:24 The Last Waltz story told by Dennis Costis 20:20 What's the best song the band did? 22:05 Eric Clapton wanted to be part of the band 22:45 Why was the band called the band and Bob Dillon and Ronnie Hawkins 23:05 Bob Dillon's transition from Acoustic to Electric 25:35 Woodstock 27:15 How did Dennis get started with Soundtracks for a Generation 28:10 Pink Floyd Tribute 30:43 Derek Procell clip • Derrick Procell: Chicago's Blues & Am... Hello Mojo CD Review 34:51 Everybody watched music differently 35:30 Pete had opportunity to play with his son at Cubby Bear Foo Fighters My Hero • CareerBuilder Reunion - Foo Fighters ... 40:42 Shout Out To Edmer Abante 41:04 Proud Papa Moment for Dennis Costis playing with his sons Chris Costis guitar and Al Costis bass with the concert for George 41:55 Pam Costis did vocals 42:10 Dennis Costis 50th birthday show 43:15 Beth Miller Shout out for booking the podcast beth@hogpod.org 45:25 Younger generation getting to see live music 45:15 Dennis Costis and Mike Orfanos religious experience via Tambourine 46:27 Mike Orfanos on the steps to learn to play the Tambourine 46:55 How important is cowbell 47:20 What are the top cowbell songs? 48:41 Proper way to hold a cowbell 49:16 Dennis Costis on the most overlooked thing about playing a cowbell 50:03 Mike Orfanos Funny Cowbell story 50:45 Playing the Triangle 51:10 Top Triangle Songs 51:53 Top 5 Tambourine Songs 53:13 Pogues 59:00 Dennis Costis upcoming shows 1:01:16 Chris Rhodes upcoming shows 1:01:15 Mike Orfanos Upcoming shows Thursday Wooden Nickel Black Diamond sessions
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • HOG POD Music Podcast: Seeking New Guests & Chicago Music Scene Highlights

    HOG POD Music Podcast: Seeking New Guests & Chicago Music Scene Highlights
    Nov 12 2024
    In this episode of the HOG POD Music Podcast, hosts Mike Dermont, Mike Orfanos, and Pete Jansons dive into Chicago’s vibrant music scene with a fresh perspective on bringing new guests to the show. They also shine a spotlight on Doug Shoenbeck’s band, Kreative Minds, and highlight exciting upcoming events, from Bill Pantle’s Sinatra tribute at the Raue Center to the Black Diamond Sessions at Broken Oar. Join us as we celebrate live music, local talent, and iconic venues across Chicagoland. Key Moments: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Bill Pantle clip – MORE SEATS ADDED! Calling all jazz and big band music lovers! Bill Pantle and The ATTOBE Quintet Band are bringing the classics of Frank Sinatra to life on November 9, 2024, at the Raue Center For The Arts. Get your tickets now and save 30% with RaueNOW membership: • HOG POD: Bill Pantle Talks Sinatra Tr... 1:29 Pino Farina clip – Performance at Mickey Finn’s on Saturday, Nov 9: • Pino Farina on Band Reunions, Origina... and event: / 509830418585382 1:52 Black Diamond Sessions at Broken Oar on Sat, Nov 9, from 2:30 to 6 pm: / 1116536526771295 2:06 Raue Center history: https://www.rauecenter.org/history/3:45 Coterie Motown show at Broken Oar on Jan 19 from 2:30 to 6 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/48305...4:46 Overview of Coterie performers for the Jan show 6:36 Jeff Anthony clip: • HOG POD Podcast: Jeff Anthony Talks T... 7:55 Bonnie Miske clip: • HOG POD - Behind the Scenes at Broken... 8:34 Bobby Carlsen Sundance Saloon clip: • Exploring the Hyper-Local Music Scene... 9:18 Mike Dermont clip: • Hog Pod with Mike Dermont: From Frict... 9:30 How to find the HOG POD Podcast 10:05 How to get on the HOG POD show as a guest 11:20 Nick Bell discussion 15:20 Mike Dermont shares experiences with hurricane restoration in Florida 16:50 Discussion on Sam Ash, mom-and-pop music stores, and Doug Shoenbeck 17:20 Chicago Music Exchange mention: https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/17:50 Mike Dermont talks about his special guitar and the Soundpost in Mount Prospect 18:41 Brad Gillis from Night Ranger 19:43 Night Ranger show at Genesee Theater on Fri, Nov 9: https://www.vividseats.com/night-rang...22:10 Tom Lounges mention: https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/... and https://www.tomloungesrecordbin.com/23:24 Doug Shoenbeck's band Kreative Minds: / 61564652259740 and clip: • Psycho Killer - Fun remake for Kreati... 27:38 Mosquitos at Stage 119 on Friday, Nov 15: https://www.stage119.com/venue/stage-...30:05 Discussion on what Black Diamond Sessions is about 34:42 College of DuPage volleyball team wins Region 4 Champs #HOGPOD #HOGPODMusicPodcast #ChicagoMusicScene #MikeDermont #MikeOrfanos #PeteJansons #BillPantle #PinoFarina #JeffAnthony #BonnieMiske #BobbyCarlsen #DougShoenbeck #KreativeMinds #LocalMusic #RaueCenter #SinatraTribute #BlackDiamondSessions #BrokenOar #MickeyFinns #Stage119 #GeneseeTheater #ChicagoMusicExchange #NightRanger #CoterieMusic #MotownTribute #TomLounges #SamAsh
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    38 mins
  • HOG POD: Doug Schoenbeck on Kreative Minds, Guitars, and Selling a Strat to Brad Gillis! 🎸

    HOG POD: Doug Schoenbeck on Kreative Minds, Guitars, and Selling a Strat to Brad Gillis! 🎸
    Nov 12 2024
    🎸 In this episode of the HOG POD Podcast, hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, and Pete Jansons sit down with special guest Doug Shoenbeck, guitarist for Kreative Minds. Doug opens up about his journey in music, discussing guitar customization, his acoustic project Kreative Minds, and his experiences working in the music industry. During the episode, co-host Mike Dermont shares the fascinating story of selling a rare 1972 Fender Stratocaster to Brad Gillis of Night Ranger. We’re also proud to announce that Beth Miller has joined our team to help us book amazing guests for the show! 🔹 Highlights: Mike Dermont’s story about selling a vintage Fender Stratocaster to Brad Gillis of Night Ranger 🎸 Doug Schoenbeck’s journey with Kreative Minds and acoustic covers Guitar customization and creative expression Insights into working in the music retail industry Staying inspired and grounded in music Key Moments: 0:00 Pre-show shenanigans – Pete Jansons and Mike Dermont dancing to Motown at the Coterie Motown show at Broken Oar on Jan 19 from 2:30 to 6 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/48305...1:14 Cabbage Roll 1:50 Mike Dermont shares story of Brad Gillis of Night Ranger guitar exchange at the show in Waukegan's Genesee Theater 3:39 Pre-show continues with Doug Schoenbeck’s sound check 5:56 Mike Orfanos joins the pre-show chat 8:25 Pete Jansons finally goes out on the town 8:45 Raue Center ushers ask Pete to stop taking pictures and videos 12:14 Discussion on repairs at Broken Oar – Bonnie Miske clip 12:35 Mike Dermont tells Mike Orfanos the Brad Gillis guitar story 18:25 Eric Levy, keyboardist from Night Ranger, is from Palatine, IL: / ericlevymusician 19:40 Mike Orfanos discusses Black Diamond Show 20:21 Doug Schoenbeck, guitarist from the band Kreative Minds, joins the show 25:22 Doug talks about when he started in music and selling guitars 28:55 Discussion on the downfall of Sam Ash 40:25 Doug Schoenbeck shares minstrel story 42:12 Mention of guitarist Dave Uhrich 42:45 Material Issue and Veruca Salt visit clip: / 1654289428293766 44:05 When Doug Schoenbeck met Pete’s sister, Laura Jansons (Neuropsychologist): jansons.com 46:38 Doug Schoenbeck the guitar shredder chat 48:00 Kreative Minds chat: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...48:44 Going country band 52:05 Vocals with Frank and Mike Bare Brothers 56:50 One-and-done Coterie event? 1:05:20 Kids not practicing and lacking motivation 1:06:40 School of Rock group learning 1:13:00 Waiting for first show or booking: https://kreativemindsacoustic.com/1:14:15 Kreative Minds’ "Psycho Killer" cover 1:17:28 Beth Miller helping HOG POD book guests 1:17:50 Bongo Mike’s next show: / 425457573542929 – Friday, Nov 15, Stage 119 Elmhurst 1:21:00 Good luck to College of DuPage Volleyball in playoffs! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth conversations with musicians and creators in the Chicago music scene! Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments below! 👇
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    1 hr and 28 mins

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