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Send us a textThe Bums are back in the rail yard for S5:0124, smacking the top half with Chicago Bears coaching picks; NFL Playoff finales and Super Bowl look ahead assessment; the Kansas City Refs are a on a terror (rolls eyes); Olin “Crazy Eyes Killer” Kruetz hired by Bears as new O-line coach (kinda); Justin “Tugger” Tucker - recent grad from  DeShaun Watson Charm School - is another massage predator; Buckeyes man-handles the Irish to win the College Football Championship; Vandy's freshman scoring record busted again; with spring around the corner talk turns to baseball and the Hall of Fame holdout(s) who should be punched in the face; Yankees bake sale fails to cover payroll; NBA trade season starts with a head scratcher; Jimmy “Drama” Butler is weird; TGL Golf not really real; and close with NCAA soccer farm systems being a thing.The second half zings into another infamous beer review with a collaboration with Chicago's Old Irving Brewing's and San Francisco's Barebottle Brewing Company with “Overland Flyer” (ABV 5.9%), a West Coast Pilsner brewed with a lager grain bill, dry-hopped.  It features Citra, Nectaron, & Sabro buds, fermented with a clean lager yeast; presents as crisp and hop-forward, especially for a pilsner (well done); Rocky nearly crys over spilt bloodies — and it goes as you'd expect; The band The Band lost its final living member (sad emoji face); Eddie fingers a 10 pounder and Rocky is on shovel duty; another Chow Report installment bakes with Trumer Tap y Cinco Rabanitos; Rocky's Vegas streak is intact; singing the Brown People Blues; something's amiss with signage Chicago's Empty Bottle; and close as Paddy gives Netflix series ‘Night Agent' a once over.   Bums of Manarchy, here it comes, better fresh — t-shirts for everyone.Recorded on February 2nd, 2025 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL

s9 e9 • the one with .... *blows into empty bottle* (the one with rachel's phone number) luellen gives us a much anticipated sourdough undertaking update. we agree that the complicated discussion IS the best option in a relationship. and, we end with an announcement. meanwhile, the girls have a night out. the boys have a night in. and, joey thinks monica is having quite a night of her own. recommend to a friend | ninja creami + wellnature collagen mask quote of the week | ''why does that not sound like a real team?" - leann join us on social media | website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-one-with-friends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theonewithfriendspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theonewithfriendspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theonewithPOD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | email: the1withfriends@gmail.com

Our favorite stories: From record label & photography studio to ad agency; shaping incredible brands like Lollapalooza and Pitchfork to now Kimberly-Clark and PatagoniaRenting a $700/month, 2,000 sq ft industrial space to make band posters & album art, produce music, and photograph musicians. Creating Someoddpilot at 25 - "the gusto, the sincerity, the sureness even though I had no idea what I was doing" "I'm the kid that walked out of art school and wanted to keep that feel going... of critique, of discovery... that's the dream. That's why artists are artists." The record label was still going but it wasn't working and making money, I considered it a failure. But looking back it was exactly what I should be doing, what I loved doing. "I never wanted to web design, it was just a giant door for us to walk through in 1999." Launching the Public Works galleryBig moments from doing the work: "I had shown artwork in galleries when I graduated college and thought that was the end all be all... once I had a chance to experience that, and contrast with band shows, and feel the palpable difference of what it was like to be in those environments, it got me thinking that there were other ways to apply my skills... the camaraderie... the art gang that can laugh and pal around and make work, and get excited about something..." Making a better website for The Empty Bottle and charting a rebrand. T-shirts, flyers, and digital for $3,000 of bar tabs. "Pitchfork were the only ones who got up five days a week and published 3 articles by 9am" - sending records to Pitchfork and getting an in with the intern up the street. "They do websites too!" An age-old problem: "I have a legacy brand with a generation of users that treasure and love what we're doing but we need to modernize and bring it forward to the future, expand what it can be, mean something to a new consumer, but not lose the thread on the old" Career advice we'll live with: "I've always been a Straight-A student that had a bad mouth... I've always felt  good about expressing very honestly and very vulnerably... there's something about cursing or speaking as yourself." "You didn't know what you were doing... there's no course at that age to explain diplomatic or democratic creative decision making... ""I didn't know what graphic design was but I knew I needed to make this flyer." On getting a foot in the door: "How do you get half your body stuck in the door screaming your head off. Even if you know someone, they don't always know." "Game of Thrones is a great example of a creative property that should be for nerds only. By definition it should be for DnD nerds, but what ended up happening is that everyone in the world loved that show because it was so well done, and the story was so rich.""You aren't going to pull the wool over anyone's eyes... who you are and the mythology around the work you are doing... it's not going to come from any briefs or approaches, that's going to come from a badass dedication to the heart and soul of what this business is, and going out in the world and communicating it in a way that turns heads, and inspires the shit out of people." - making a friend for life. Find us us on Twitter, Instagram, and at The Bad Podcast dot com

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Very excited to welcome Elizabeth Moen to the show! Originally from Iowa, she now calls Chicago home. Her self-titled first album was released in 2016 and her latest, Live at Lincoln Hall came out earlier this year. She's working on a new one with Spencer Tweedy producing. We talk about that, as well as her story about meeting Eddie Vedder, her current tour with Jeff Tweedy and her love for Bruce Springsteen's music. She also has a new single out in advance of her big show at the Empty Bottle on 11/16. As always, we talk about her thoughts on Chicago!Tickets for the Empty Bottle show on 11/16 --https://www.ticketweb.com/event/elizabeth-moen-family-junket-empty-bottle-tickets/13606304Time stamps:2: Elizabeth is in Woodstock6:18: What was the first song that you felt like you mastered?9:22: Was your amazing voice evident early on?15: Please share your story about meeting Eddie Vedder!18:30: Tell us about the first open mic in Iowa City. Is there a scene in IC?20: Was Chicago always on your radar in terms of where you wanted to move?23: Spencer Tweedy is producing Elizabeth's next album28:21: How close is the band to who appeared on your live album?30:45: How do you balance going out alone versus having the band together?34: Are you more collaborative in the music process or do you drive what is created?38: Do you want to do it all, or do you think you'd be more successful if you stuck to one type of music?41:17: Are you playing any of the new songs on tour, how has tour been going so far?43: Do you feel like you are learning anything watching Jeff Tweedy perform every night?48: What is it about Bruce that you like, and what's your favorite Springsteen album?55:21: Thin crust or deep dish?58: What is your favorite show to see a show at, and what is your favorite venue to play in Chicago?67:45: What makes Chicago such a unique music city?72:20: What is your go to cheap drink?78:18: What else do you want to plug on your way out?

St. Louis-born, Chicago-based psychedelic R&B singer Loona Dae waited until the time was right to release her debut album ‘ATARI!' in August 2023. After a little more than a year of prep, she feels it's the perfect time to take the project to the stage for the first time — on Sept. 15 at the Empty Bottle. She sat down with Vocalo host Nudia Hernandez to discuss the importance of building suspense, working with fellow St. Louis artist Smino and the pros and cons of making music with your romantic partner. This segment originally aired on Vocalo 91.1 FM during Nudia In the Afternoons on Tuesday, Sept. 10. It was hosted and produced by Nudia Hernandez, and edited by Morgan Ciocca. Keep up with Loona Dae on Instagram @loonadae, and dig deeper into the story at Vocalo.org.

Join this month's PBM Reform cocktail crew as they discuss PBM exec lies during the recent Congressional hearing, the FTC Open Commission meeting, and why applying pressure at both the state and federal levels is so critical to getting real, enforceable reform across the finish line!Special Guest, Massachusetts pharmacy owner, Joe ChammasOpening music by JuliusH, Production & Editing by Shannon Wightman-Girard

Do you love to sing in the shower? Are you a regular at your local karaoke bar? Well, get ready to sing your heart out in front of 5,000 Chicagoans! The Empty Bottle and Salt Shed Chicago are hoping to make it into the ranks of the Guinness Book of World Records for hosting what they're calling World's Largest Karaoke on Aug. 8. Expect to write your name and song of choice on a sheet of paper and drop it into a bucket day-of. If you're lucky, you might just be selected to grace the Salt Shed stage. So get ready to dust off the old pipes and RSVP for free here, or just show up. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Have you ever wanted to attend a karaoke concert with 5,000 other people? Well, now your dreams can come true! Listen below as John Landecker, Matt Cialeglio, and Bruce Finkleman from Empty Bottle explain how it will work and what to expect. The World's Largest Karaoke Party takes place Thursday, August 8, from 5 pm […]

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, respectively.The band plays a heady mix of glam, punk, and rock n' roll and has built a reputation as a fierce live act who have graced stages at the Empty Bottle, Beat Kitchen, Liar's Club, Subterranean, Reggie's, The Hideout, and Double Door in their hometown of Chicago and have performed at the esteemed venues Berlin (NYC), Plain Dealer Pavilion (Cleveland) and Slash Run (Washington DC) while on tour.We were fortunate to slow them down a bit to see what's coming up for them.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 event which will get you 2 additional raffle tickets. Winner must be present at the show. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Support the Show.Podcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Happy Spring fellow Dagger Cast witches and warlocks! For our new episode we have Lilly Choi from Chicago darlings Chicken Happen ! Lilly and Lindsey discuss Asian representation in Horror as well as what movies shook Lilly as a kid. This is a fun conversation between two very talented singer/songwriters about our favorite genre. You can see both of them perform alongside Bleach Party and NITE SMOKE on June 13th at The Empty Bottle! See you there? Awesome!!! ****We would like to dedicate this episode to Steve Albini for our music scene in Chicago would be ordinary and boring without your existence. We hope to see your ghost on a late night walk through the NW side, your spirit as restless as ever. Gone too soon. RIP.

This week we bring you the 2nd to last installment of episodes covering the final shows of Night Demon's 2014 North American tour opening for the mighty Raven.  You will hear about gigs in Ohio, Chicago, Ft. Wayne, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Raleigh and Atlanta.  As always, we give you anecdotes from the road, stories about the gigs, and audio from the shows themselves, plus blog entries from the mind of Andrew Bansal. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

4.4.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MLK Killed 56 Years Ago Today, Non-Shooting Police-Involved Deaths, Fla. Cop Plants Empty Bottle Fifty-six years ago, a shot rang out and struck Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he stood on the second floor of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Tonight, we'll show you how the nation is remembering one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase

Southeast LA is a second home for artist and musician Neyva. The first, they say, is Saturn. “That's my home planet,” Neyva says. Reset checks in with Neyva to hear more of their eclectic, otherworldly music ahead of their March 17 show at the Empty Bottle. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Bruce Finkelman decided on a late night drive down Western Avenue to open his iconic Chicago music club, The Empty Bottle. So he took the $942 he had in savings and made the plunge. Thirty years later, he's transformed that into the hospitality collective, 16 on Center, which includes a host of music venues and restaurants. Thalia Hall, SPACE, The Salt Shed, Longman & Eagle, Dusek's, Revival Food Hall and much more. We talked with Bruce about his love of music and how this all came about. And, of course, we talked about Chicago.Time Stamps:2: Walk us through the idea of opening The Empty Bottle5:37: How do you start to build momentum at The Empty Bottle?10: How did you find the next location for The Empty Bottle?12: When did you feel like The Empty Bottle became a thing?14:45: Why do you think people revere The Empty Bottle so much?19:40: When did you decide The Bottle isn't challenging enough for me, I need to add some more things to my plate?22:16: Have you ever chosen a space that ended up not working?25: I like that on your website you list other places in the neighborhood of your venue26:10: How did you originally get connected with Craig?31:54: How does what Salt Shed looks like now differ from what your initial vision of it was?34:05: How do you decide when it's time for the next project?36: Now that you've done a lot of projects, does it get easier working with the city of Chicago?37: Does the city of Chicago appreciate the independent music club owners?39: How is Chicago staying as independent as it is when it comes to venues?42:26: Merch cuts - How do you handle that?45:45: Thick or thin crust pizza fan?47:45: Favorite venue to see a show at in Chicago?48:15: What makes the Chicago music scene unique?50:19: What is your go to cheap drink?53: Anything you want to plug on your way on out of here?

Inspired by the 1976 electronic album for plants and plant people, the Empty Bottle is organizing a celebration of electronic music and plants at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Reset learns more about the two day event from Brent Heyl, an organizer of Plantasia, and musician Jonn Wallen.

Marites Velasquez (bass, vocals) and Nick Barnett (guitar) of Ovef Ow, an eclectic and cool Chicago band, jump in the car for this episode.   Ovef Ow will release their first full-length album, “Vs. the Worm,” and will play a free release show at the Empty Bottle on Monday, August 28, to celebrate.   We talk about the new album, the band's sound, records and food.   This episode was recorded while eating tacos and drinking horchata from El Original Chavas Tacos on Grand Avenue.   ##   Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit alexrossart.com to see his work and get your hands on an original piece.   __   Car Con Carne is also sponsored by NINETY DAYS IN THE '90s (www.90daysinthe90s.com), by Andy Frye. Take the “Grey Line” back in time to 90s Chicago and relive all the music, moments and pop culture! Get your copy from Amazon, or wherever awesome books are sold.   __ Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Easy Automation (easy-automation.net).   Are you a home owner? Are you ready for a truly “smart home?” Doesn't the idea of minimizing your energy usage while maximizing your comfort sound good?   Easy Automation will help you find the customized solution that's right for you. Their team has 30 years of collective experience in the industry and will tailor a service package that fits your lifestyle and needs.   Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call at 630.730.3728    

Bruce Finkelman returns to Dynasty Podcasts to speak on spaces for Chicago's music communities.The live music professional revisits the early days of the Empty Bottle, including the “Next Seattle” era of Chicago music in the early ‘90s. Finkelman also details the evolution of the 16 on Center music, F&B, and nightlife collective that he co-founded with Craig Golden, including Pilsen's Thalia Hall.Elsewhere, the lifelong Chicago music veteran reveals the origins and future vision of the Salt Shed, and shares the motivation behind expanding into the food hall space, including Chicago's From Here On and Revival Food Hall.

Join us as we regale the adventures of Mike & Gaspar during a most excellent weekend in Chicago celebrating our favorite band. Sadly Kevin didn't join us and we did not make it to the Empty Bottle but hey, 2 Outta 3 Ain't Bad! (43:35) Also in this episode we play another round of Diamonds in the Drain. (58:00)And Chicago editions of "Who the Hell is Craig Singing about?" & "From Meatloaf To the Billy Joel." Send us a voicemail now! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheHoodratRecap Hear the selected "From Meatloaf To the Billy Joel" single here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5KB869ycQ5H23d7N8u0mor?si=JGBtWD3rRpGFl67-MXLsGQ

Check out What About Chicago? with new episodes every Friday exploring Chicago's live art, music, entertainment, culture, comedy and theater! Also get prepared for the Amateur Arts 10 year anniversary show featuring Marvin Tate, Glad Rags, myself and other special guest Monday July 10 at Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave. for FREE! Here is the link to reserve your spot and get a free slice of pizza www.ticketweb.com/event/free-monda…tickets/13342508

Check out What About Chicago? with new episodes every Friday exploring Chicago's live art, music, entertainment, culture, comedy and theater! Also get prepared for the Amateur Arts 10 year anniversary show featuring Marvin Tate, Glad Rags, myself and other special guest Monday July 10 at Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave. for FREE! Here is the link to reserve your spot and get a free slice of pizza www.ticketweb.com/event/free-monda…tickets/13342508

After some time on the road, Fran is back in Chicago. The local indie band will perform at the Empty Bottle on Friday. Doors open at 9 p.m. Reset talks to frontwoman and songwriter Maria Jacobson about the tour, her band's latest album Leaving and the inspiration she gleaned from Alan Watts and his book The Wisdom of Insecurity.

Check out What About Chicago? with new episodes every Friday exploring Chicago's live art, music, entertainment, culture, comedy and theater! Also get prepared for the Amateur Arts 10 year anniversary show featuring Marvin Tate, Glad Rags, myself and other special guest Monday July 10 at Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave. for FREE! Here is the link to reserve your spot and get a free slice of pizza https://www.ticketweb.com/event/free-monday-sinkhole-sounds-empty-bottle-tickets/13342508

The Arias brothers (Fernando, David, Erick and Luis) of Avantist jump on the show 48 hours before headlining Empty Bottle for their “Hexagon” single release show.   We talk a lot about their avant garde, singular style and the blood connection that enables their sound and vibe.   Avantist is a super cool band. If you can't make it to the Empty Bottle, be sure to stream their music and try to catch them at the next live gig!   ## Car Con Carne is proud to be sponsored by Alex Ross Art (alexrossart.com). San Diego Comic Con is fast approaching. If you're going, make sure to visit Alex Ross Art while you're there!   There's plenty of cool stuff to drool over and purchase at alexrossart.com. Take a visit, and let me know your favorite piece!  

Karen and Ivan of Bellhead join me for hot dogs from Herm's Palace in Skokie (3406 Dempster).   The new EP, “Good Intentions” is fantastic, and we focus a lot on those songs. We also talk about tour stories (including Nazis and warring comic book shops!), merch concepts and a close encounter with the Weinermobile.   See Bellhead:   Cactus Club in Milwaukee on 6/8 Burlington July 12 Empty Bottle 8/2   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation (easy-automation.net).   A truly smart home, bar/restaurant/intelligent office, etc. is never a one-size-fits-all proposition. Your Easy Automation Pro will meet with you to determine your needs and then customize the system for you. From the family room, bar to the boardroom, it's under control.   Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net Or just call at 630.730.3728

Jacob Slater, lead singer & guitarist of Wunderhorse, joined midday host Annalisa in studio today, on the heels of a 93XRT Pop Up Concert at Empty Bottle yesterday, and ahead of a sold-out show tonight at Schuba's. He spoke at length about his influences, his foray into acting, and Wunderhorse's new music that they just finished recording at Minnesota's famed Pachyderm Studios. 

This week, Features co-director Jessi D speaks with Chicago-based sludge pop trash princess, Meredith Johnston aka warm human. They discuss how the purchase of a new instrument usually inspires the creation of an album, navigating loss by letting the creative process loose on her newest album, Hometown Hero, and how dealing with a uterine fibroid removal in the days of the Roe v. Wade overturn inspired the single "PUSSY IS A GUN." "And so, honestly, I don't remember a lot of it, but I do remember that I just kind of said 'yes' to every single thing that I came up with. I was like, 'yep, great, yep, great.' And that was just so liberating, and maybe that's because I didn't have the capacity to be nervous or comparative. As an artist, I can get so bogged down with, 'well, this doesn't sound like what other artists are making,' or 'this doesn't sound like this artist that I've been listening to on repeat lately.' I just didn't have any of that. I was like, we're going for it. We're wailing." - Meredith Johnston, on the creative process of her newest album Hometown Hero Warm human will be playing at the Empty Bottle on Saturday, June 24th with Jimmy Whispers and Sports Boyfriend. Produced by Jessi D. Photo Credit: Gavin McDonald

Brian Case (singer/guitarist) of FACS joins me for a chat in advance of their new release, “Still Life in Decay.”   We met for hot dogs at Red Hot Ranch, ate depression dogs and talked about: *FACS capturing the moment with each of the band's annual releases. *The upcoming record release shows at Empty Bottle. *The tension that comes across in the band's music. *The very specific difference in the “A Side” and “B Side” of “Still Life in Decay.” *The band's “Chicago” sound. *The band's focus on putting the music first; band faces and image second. *Where a FACS song starts is rarely where it ends. *What playing Riot Fest was like. *What's the best Jesus Lizard album?   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Suburban Roofing and Siding, a family-owned company that provides interior and exterior home remodeling services, offering services to the Chicagoland area. Their staff has more than 40 years of collective experience.   Roofing, siding, windows, gutters...they do it all! Call their friendly team to get started today!    Call 224-677-6149 or visit SuburbanRoofingandSiding.com   __   Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story    Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story is the ultimate novel about the '90s and Chicago's music scene.   Join record store owner Darby on her trip back to 1990s Chicago as she jumps on the Grey Line to time travel back to her carefree twenties, soaking up all the pop culture and rock n roll nostalgia you could ever imagine. 

Djunah's second album, “Femina Furens,” is brave. It's raw. It's cathartic. It's gut wrenching. It's fierce. It's vulnerable. Most importantly, it's great.   Donna Diane of Djunah jumped in the car outside Innjoy, in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, to talk about the new album. Much of the songwriting evolved from Donna's “diagnosis and continuing recovery from complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or C-PTSD,” and she shares insight into that process.   Djunah is a force of nature, and this album is one of the most personal and powerful musical portraits you'll hear all year.   See Djunah at Empty Bottle in Chicago on March 24 (along with Huntsmen)!     __ Car Con Carne is sponsored by Suburban Roofing and Siding, a family-owned company that provides interior and exterior home remodeling services, offering services to the Chicagoland area. Their staff has more than 40 years of collective experience.   Roofing, siding, windows, gutters...they do it all! Call their friendly team to get started today!   Call 224-677-6149 or visit SuburbanRoofingandSiding.com   __   Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story   Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story is the ultimate novel about the '90s and Chicago's music scene.   Join record store owner Darby on her trip back to 1990s Chicago as she jumps on the Grey Line to time travel back to her carefree twenties, soaking up all the pop culture and rock n roll nostalgia you could ever imagine.

Hey guys, in this episode the crew go through a whole bottle of tequila. The guys breakdown the Mexican Dream, AI version of yourself for immortality, haters be hating, terrible advice and promote Demon Hour comedy...

Bruce Finkelman has helped build an empire of food and music venues that have entertained millions of Chicagoans. From the Empty Bottle to Longman & Eagle to Thalia Hall, Finkelman has married his passion for food and music throughout the city along with his longtime business partner Craig Golden. The Salt Shed, his biggest venture yet, begins indoor concerts this week. During his chat with David Manilow, Finkelman defines what he calls "hospi-totally." Also, Crain's Ally Marotti stops by to report on the glitz of celebrity dining and the expansion of a popular steakhouse, Chicago Cut. And in this edition of "Where Dave Ate," Manilow takes us on a tour of old school diners that'll make your day.

It is fitting that Bruce Adams's new book, the sardonically-titled You're with Stupid: kranky, Chicago and the Reinvention of Indie Music, begins at Jim's Grill off Irving Park Road in the Ravenswood neighborhood on the North Side: It was the first place I remember seeing a promotional poster for this new band, The Smashing Pumpkins, who were regular customers of Bill Choi's Korean-inspired restaurant, when they were first starting out.But let's back up a few years, to set the scene of what was to come. After attending college at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, in the mid-1980s, Adams worked at a record shop and wrote for the fanzine Your Flesh. He caught the indie rock bug, as it were, inspired by the then burgeoning independent music industry that had grown out of labels like Dischord in Washington, DC, Sub Pop in Seattle, and Touch & Go in Chicago, who presented a more artist-friendly path for bands to make a living selling records, CDs and cassettesAdams found his way to Chicago, where, by the mid-1990s, there was a golden age of independent businesses thriving in unison: records labels (Drag City, Thrill Jockey, Atavistic, Bloodshot, Carrot Top), distributors (Ajax, Cargo, Southern), records shops (Reckless, Dusty Groove, Wax Trax, The Quaker Goes Deaf), underground press (the Chicago Reader and New City, but also Lumpen and Stop Smiling), and venues (Cabaret Metro, Lounge Ax, the Empty Bottle, and Double Door). As Adams documents, it was a near-perfect eco-system for creativity and experimentation in a pre-digital age.You're with Stupid is both a cultural history of the Chicago music world at that time, as told through the record labels and distributors that Adams worked for but also a how-to roadmap to founding a DIY operation.  This is my conversation with Bruce Adams about his book and those times.Reading by Bruce AdamsMusic by Labradford

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Nick is joined by music journalist Jim Ryan, from Forbes and The Daily Herald to talk about The Year in Music, including the best albums of 2022 (Spoon, Eddie Vedder, Tears For Fears are among the artists on the list) and the best concerts of 2022 (including The B52s at the Chicago Theater, Jack White at Empty Bottle, and Chris Stapleton at Wrigley Field). They also talk about how Joe Walsh has always been waaaay too good for The Eagles, and the time that Paul Oakenfold pretended to be both Pet Shop Boys. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about more celebrity drama (Richard Gere and Debra Winger HATED each other during the making of "An Officer and a Gentleman" and Justin Bieber is a punk), fulfill a drunken Megaphone Message, taste some Japanese candy that look suspiciously like meth rocks, and Nick's Dad Tells a Joke! [EP107]

Big A is back from an end of year hiatus and takes Episode 145 of TGS to reflect on the year that was 2022 and some positive thoughts on the year ahead, 2023. Last year was tough for many people for many different reasons but we're all hoping for a fresh start moving forward, beginning with the release of AE's first and only solo record called 'Everything' due out on Spartan Records on Jan 6th 2023 with a big release show at the Empty Bottle in Chicago the same day. There are always many irons in the fire for our hero and this year is no different. With the release of 'Everything' new possibilities are opened, while the joy and beauty of creating continues to pay big dividends in the emotional, intellectual and sometimes financial well-being for those who are creators and take the leap of faith to live this unique hustle. 

Alejandro Ayala is a curator, organizer, educator, and dedicated Chicagoan. Known to many by his DJ name ‘King Hippo,' Ayala hosted a monthly show on the globally-distributed QC Radio program on Gilles Peterson's Worldwide FM. For two decades he's been an active event producer and promoter, responsible for the long-standing Fresh Roasted series at The Whistler, the annual Preservation of Fire series, the legendary CHICAGOxLONDON showcase at London's Total Refreshment Centre, the DALLASxCHICAGO interstate artist exchange at Sleeping Village in 2018, the Chicago debut of Grammy-winning Australian prog-soul band Hiatus Kaiyote at The Double Door in 2014, and innumerable one-off events for myriad artists across Chicago's diverse landscape of venues (including Elastic Arts, Co-Prosperity, Transition East, Empty Bottle, and many more). Between 2020 and 2022 he worked as an instructor for After School Matters, for whom he designed a unique 'Event Planning & Production' curriculum. Currently, Ayala works as Head of Marketing for the International Anthem record label, where he's been a creative engineer behind album campaigns for Damon Locks' Black Monument Ensemble, Jaimie Branch, and Junius Paul, in addition to acting as photographer-in-residence (his photographs of Angel Bat Dawid have been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone), and co-producing three albums by Makaya McCraven. In 2021 the Chicago Reader profiled Ayala as a Chicagoan of Note.

Wednesday night is vacant no longer.  Listen to the Jack White Takeover from 9a-5p on Q101 this Wednesday for your chance to get into The Empty Bottle to watch Jack White's once-in-a-lifetime performance.  Chicago's best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page.  The Q101 Morning Crew is live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE LOVE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! We also love this week's guest, Chicago guitarist and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Elizabeth Moen. Come hang out with us as we absolutely gush over Born In The U.S.A. while sipping on Bloody Marys (you'll have to listen to understand the pairing.) We'll also test our knowledge of 80's lyrics... with a twist, gush about Bruce Springsteen's butt, and make an unfortunate detour into the world of Minions.Stream Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen here. Stream Elizabeth Moen's new LP "Wherever You Aren't" right NOW here!(P.S.) Catch her in Chicago at Empty Bottle on 12/09 and Schuba's on 12/16. TW/CW: Explicit language, alcohol use and references, repeated mentions of war, mentions of mental illness. Fair Use Disclaimer: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.Fair use is permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing.Logo Attribution: Thank you to Vecteezy for providing free vectors used as part of our podcast art. 

John Rossiter joins us to talk about his latest release Shepherd Head, as well as his 2020 record Welcome to Conceptual Beach. We discussed his songwriter process and how his music has evolved. And, of course, we talked about all things Chicago, including his upcoming show at the Empty Bottle. Time stamps: 2:15: How long did the album take to come together? 3:12: Is this a new approach to making music for you? 5:28: DId the new approach simply or complicate things for you? 7:40: Has the audience dialogue changed with the new record? 11: What in you helps you have the confidence or courage to put your vulnerable thoughts out there? 12: What did Conceptual Beach tell us? 15: Did you feel like the band had taken it as far as you could have? 17:55: What was the first song on Shepherd Head that proved your new process worked? 21: Was there ever a thought about retiring the name Young Jesus due to the new record being a mostly solo project? 24: When did you realize your voice was as powerful as it was? 26:30: Are you always writing? 29:30: Did not having a band in mind when making this record, did that open up what this album could be? 35:55: Do you feel like you are experiencing a burst of creativity right now? 37:40: How do you feel like Chicago has influenced the music you make? 41:51: Do you find that LA is supportive of you and your music? 44:18: Is there an album or musician that had the biggest impact on you wanting to be a musician? 46:35: Are you more a deep dish or thin crust pizza fan? 47:20: What makes Chicago such a unique music scene? 50:20: Favorite venue to play/favorite venue to go to a show in Chicago? 52:45: What have you been listening to lately? 56:40: Go to cheap drink? 58:45: What can we expect at your show at the Empty Bottle in November?

For this episode (recorded on my aunt's birthday!), I'm joined by Pink Frost at Pizzeria Serio (1708 W. Belmont). We talked about the excellent new Pink Frost album, Until the Summer Comes, as we sampled a few of Pizzeria Serio's brick oven pies. We all agreed that the “Sweet Heat” (Mama Lil's peppers, sausage, honey drizzle) is a must-have. (Thanks to the entire team at Serio for the food and hospitality.)   See Pink Frost at Liar's Club on 10/29 and Empty Bottle on 11/14. PInk Frost roll call in the car:   Adam Lukas: guitars, vocals Alex Shumard: bass, piano, vocals Nate Furstenau: drums Angela Mullenhour: vocals __   Car Con Carne is sponsored by sopelsolar.com. Now is the time to go solar! Let former Blackhawk Brent Sopel guide you toward cost certainty, for nothing out of pocket!

Where there's a WINE, there's a way! Favorite wine bar in Florida with an atmosphere that embodies an amazing backyard mixed with an artistic indoor vibe all with live music and an energy that will make you want to come back over and over again. We loved the time to WINE down with the 3 Founders of this beautiful WINE BAR! The conversation was flowing and aged like a fine WINE. It was almost like we have been ‘partners in WINE' sometime before. We got to discuss their journey from the beginning and I'm sure you know every EMPTY BOTTLE is filled with a great story.

littleHEADbutt studios [and describeFEAR] presents the first episode in a series of Chicago area show reviews and suggested happenings for the upcoming weekend, The Weekend Bleat [EP001] ! Otoboke Beaver & Ganser @ Empty Bottle | Sunday Oct. 9th https://music.otobokebeaver.com/ https://ganser.bandcamp.com/   “Bleating into Monday.”   Broken Demeanor, Into, 1-800s, & Pure Intention @ The Darkroom Oct. 15 7pm Chicago Vinyl Connection @ Marz Brewery Oct. 16 12-5 Florasonic Closing Event @ Lincoln Park Conservatory Oct 16 1pm Cel Ray & Primitive Teeth @ Tone Deaf 7pm Flores Negras & Kona FM @ Subterranean Oct. 14 10pm-2 Nunn @ Cafe Mustache Oct. 17   littleHEADbutt studio's second cassette release, Caressing Her Horns by Baphomet Sex : https://littleheadbutt.bandcamp.com/releases

Ben Albert loves to help businesspeople find the essence of who THEY are and empower them and their companies to make their mark in this world. None of us deserve to feel small, unworthy, or invisible. 

The empty bottle in Genesis 21 represents a life without hope. But thankfully, there is hope for the empty bottle, because it can be filled once again.

The empty bottle in Genesis 21 represents a life without hope. But thankfully, there is hope for the empty bottle, because it can be filled once again.

Welcome to Roadcase!!  We are super-hyped to have Jason Balla of DEHD on the show this week. Jason plays guitar and also produced DEHD's upcoming album, Blue Skies, coming out May 27. This Chicago-based indie powerhouse creates incredibly unique and creative soundscapes rooted in emotional truths and passion that few bands can equal.  DEHD's level of detail is stunning and Jason lends his keen creativity and his deep desire for gorgeous and spare, yet intense rhythms and sound to craft DEHD's unique sound. His massive level of creative energy fused with his boundless enthusiasm for the process of musical creation and the process of production is indeed infectious. So hop on the Roadcase bus and learn more about DEHD and the Chicago indie scene with Jason Balla.  It's gonna be a great ride!For more information: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comContact: info@roadcasepod.comTheme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Afterlife Movie Club is back! Rapper and previous guest SHOWYOUSUCK joins me to discuss the 2000 Adam Sandler vehicle Little Nicky. The cameos, the soundtrack, the Popeye's, this movie's got it all! And somehow we're able to overthink our way to a genuine discussion of human nature by the end of the episode. Enjoy this silly, strange, surprisingly real conversation. If you think this show's worth the cost of a coffee or a meal a month, subscribe for $5 or $15 at https://www.patreon.com/davemaher (patreon.com/davemaher). You'll get my mostly-unedited full convos with guests, every installment of the companion podcast This Is Your Aftershow, and shoutouts in future episodes. Follow @SHOWYOUSUCK on https://twitter.com/ShowYouSuck (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/showyousuck/ (Instagram), and follow his band Air Credits on https://www.instagram.com/aircredits/ (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/AIR_CREDITS (Twitter). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/air-credits-big-ilky-tickets-311800753447 (Buy tickets) for Air Credits' April 30 show at the Empty Bottle. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, https://thisisdavemaher.substack.com/ (Definitive Answers)! And follow me @thisisdavemaher on https://twitter.com/ThisIsDaveMaher (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/thisisdavemaher/ (Instagram). --- Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/1246109 (This Is Your Afterlife on Podscribe) Music = Future: "Use Me" / Four Tet: "Two Thousand and Seventeen" / Incubus: "I Miss You"

Joining us this week are Kirill Orlov and Marc Najjar guitarist and bassist/vocalist respectively of Huntsmen. The bands unique combination of folk Americana with doom-inspired heavy sections and harmonized vocals are presented through different production and storytelling lenses on the band's debut American Scrap and 2020's Mandala of Fear. The re-release of American Scrap by Prosthetic Records will be supplemented with a special performance of the album at Roadburn Festival. We discuss how American Scrap is more relevant than ever musically and lyrically; how the record is being transformed for the upcoming performance; and how they've incorporated vocalist Aimee Bueno sonically and personally into the project. The Dying Pines, the bands most recent output will be celebrated with a special hometown preview taking place at The Empty Bottle on April 9th.  Find Huntsmen: Official Website & Social Media Buy tickets to see Huntsmen with Sweet Cobra and Guest. Find Heavy Hops: Website (Listen to all episodes and access detailed show notes!) Facebook Instagram Twitter Support The Show By Donating Episode Art and HH Logo By: Bryn Gleason Audio editing, mix and mastering: Esben Willems/Studio Berserk Music by: Sam Cangelosi Please Subscribe to our podcast via your preferred listening platform. Rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find us! Support The Show By Donating. Give the gift of HH by sharing our episodes on social media! Small actions such as these go a long way in helping others find us!