Local Anesthetic on 93XRT

John was a guest three times on Local Anesthetic.  He always arrived with an armful of CDs (it was the '90's!) and demonstrated a breadth of musical knowledge and taste that, frankly, made him more than qualified to be a WXRT jock.  However, his ongoing and highly successful role as Martin Crane in "Frasier" along with his first love- acting on the stage- with Steppenwolf (amongst others) kept him plenty busy.  This episode of Local Anesthetic aired in May, 1996, as John starred in Steppenwolf's production of "Supple in Combat".

Wishing you all the Merriest today.  Here's last night's Holiday Spectacular on WXRT.  Thank you for listening.

'Tis the final show of new/old/live music on Local Anesthetic as heard on Dec. 10, 2017 and featuring Akasha, Young Cub, Bright Like Japan, Packy Lundholm, Chrissy Johnson, the Jesus Lizard and Umphrey's McGee.  Thank you for listening.

It was a pleasure to feature Josh and Eli Caterer of the Smoking Popes as my final guests on Local Anesthetic.  I went for a career retrospective plus a preview of the upcoming 20th anniversary re-issue of "Destination Failure".  Long one of my favorite couple of guys, there was no better way to culminate Anesthetic's long run than by rocking the Popes.

Better late than never (absolutely, in this case!), here's my conversation with guitarist Joel Paterson about his fine new Holiday release, "Hi_Fi Christmas Guitar".  There's A LOT to like here and we discuss his song selections, playing technique and influences in depth.  Enjoy.  For more on Joel- https://www.facebook.com/thejoelpaterson

Dig the rock from Bad Mother's new 7" plus the latest from Glass Eyes, Pool Holograph, Joel Paterson, Sidewalk Chalk, and Leonum on this past Sunday night's Local Anesthetic.

New releases from The Dress Circle, Althea Grace, Dead Rider, Mucca Pazza and Daniel Robbins.  Plus, Steve Carver's "Autumn Leaves" and a Holiday Spectacular classic (2008) from Essex Channel!

Our guest DJ/instructor/Chicago r&b sommelier, Dante Carfagna, dropped by armed with what he deemed the "quintessential Chicago 45s from 1965-1975."  He did not disappoint.  Here is our final chapter in Local Anesthetic's decade long "History of Chicago Funk and Soul".  Enjoy.

Hear the latest from Lucille Furs, John Mott, Shy Technology, Remington Pettygrove, Gramps the Vamp, Son of a Gun and Sam Vicari on Local Anesthetic.

The newest releases from Son of a Gun, Static in Verona, The Royal Outsiders, K-Nein, Rich Kreuger, and the Obleeks!

Listen to new tunes from The Band Royale, Jon Langford, The Future Stuff, Knox Fortune, Dan Rico, and Man's Body on Sunday night's edition of Lcal Anesthetic.

Proving there are still "firsts" to be had on Local Anesthetic, all participants in last night's Old Shoe interview on 93XRT are all hip to the knowledge that shaving is for guys with too much time on their hands (and don't have jobs in the music industry).  Shoe's "Country Home" is the latest entry in their quest to be your next favorite band.  Thankfully, I've been on that train for awhile now.  Find out why on last night's Local Anesthetic with the bearded cabal of Paul Priest, Matt Robinson and Joe Day from Old Show.  Thanks for listening.

New releases from Brad Peterson, The Safes, Bailey Dee, Old Shoe, Kathy Greenholdt and Joe Goodkin.  Plus, info on YOUR participation in the Local Anesthetic Holiday Spectacular this December.

New Chicago music from ChooChoo, Oscar Wilson, Dorian Taj, Sidewalk Chalk, Dan Whitaker and Sunshine Boys.  Plus, I announce that Local Anesthetic is coming to a close at the end of 2017.

Steve and I discussed his 25 years of excellent songwriting with, and without, his band Dolly Varden.  Join Steve tonight and on Sept. 25 for his residency at he Hideout.

The latest releases from Anti/Beyond, Marty Casey, The Warmth, The Red Plastic Buddha, Pool Holograph and Sons of the Never Wrong on Local Anesthetic.

An enjoyable conversation with Mike Nutt and Tim Bredrup of Fletcher Rockwell about the band's upcoming "Help Me Get Better" release and show at Fitzgerald's on Sept. 8.

New releases from Varsity, Old Shoe (radio premier!), Stopt Clox, Fletcher Rockwell, Panda Riot and South City Revival

A lovely chat with Ratboys vocalist/guitarist Julia Steiner on Local Anesthetic last night.  Lots of talk of songwriting and singing and life on the road and what lays ahead for an act that's just begun to tap in to the magic of their music.  Catch this current snapshot of a this talented troupe on last night's Local Anesthetic on WXRT.

New releases from The Giving Tree, The North 41, Ratboys (my guests on this upcoming Sunday's Anesthetic), The Kickback, Ovef Ow and Local Motive.

New music from Chicago artists Kyle Mann, Max Loebman, Sacha Mullin, Heather Lynne Horton, Kevin Andrew Prchal, Weep and Willow and Moritat!

Meghan has been creating great work with her bands Montrose Man, Bleach Party, and Velocicopter to name a few.  Hear her history and musical motivations on this week's Local Anesthetic

New Chicago music!

Secret Colours

New Chicago Music!

Local Anesthetic's Annual Summer Issue!

New Chicago Music!

The Flat Five!

New Chicago Music!

Phil Angotti's new album "Such Stories"

New Chicago Music!

Music and conversation with Jenny Bienemann and her delightful new release "Every Soul Grows to the Light"

New Chicago Music!

New Chicago music!

Wes Cichosz!

The Drastics!

The latest releases from Addisons, The Right Now, Jenny Bienemann, Joy Poppers, The Drastics, Dark Fog and Lucky Boys Confusion.

After 25 years, the Big C is coming to a close with a couple more shows and a Big Blowout in May in Martyr's.  Gabrielle and I discussed the monthly event's history and her decision to wind things down after an illustriously long run.