Chicago Americana artist Sara Jean Stevens just released a new video for the song “Thaw,” with a new EP, “Lovesick,” to follow on Valentine’s Day. To mark the occasion, she jumped on the podcast to do an absolutely stunning version of the song before our interview.



See Sara in one of her upcoming shows:

12/14 - Fitzgerald’s (Them Coulee Boys)

12/26 - Martyrs (with the Hoyle Brothers)

1/14/25 - SPACE



We met outside Cantina 52 in Crystal Lake (cantina52.com). Thanks to owner Jimmy for his kind hospitality and delicious food. Sara and I both ordered off the vegan menu (so many choices!), and loved what we had. If you’re watching the video, you can see what we ate. I’m ready to go back … meet you there?

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Chicago Americana artist Sara Jean Stevens just released a new video for the song “Thaw,” with a new EP, “Lovesick,” to follow on Valentine’s Day. To mark the occasion, she jumped on the podcast to do an absolutely stunning version of the song before our interview.
 
See Sara in one of her upcoming shows:
12/14 - Fitzgerald’s (Them Coulee Boys)
12/26 - Martyrs (with the Hoyle Brothers)
1/14/25 - SPACE
 
We met outside Cantina 52 in Crystal Lake (cantina52.com). Thanks to owner Jimmy for his kind hospitality and delicious food. Sara and I both ordered off the vegan menu (so many choices!), and loved what we had. If you’re watching the video, you can see what we ate. I’m ready to go back … meet you there?
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Car Con Carne sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net
 
Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.
 
Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728

Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.

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Americana artist Sara Jean Stevens performs (Episode 1009)

Gilian from Hi Ho and Birdy from Sweetie jumped in my car at the end of 2024 to talk about their free show at Schubas (also including Reckoner), happening on 12/30/24 (New Year’s Eve Eve).

 

We’d originally planned to go food-less for this one, but to my surprise they arrived with freshly-baked cookies. They weren’t chocolate chip cookies, though, because Gillian’s not a fan (please don’t cancel her).

 

Things discussed in the episode:
*Birdy’s love for alliteration. She’s a fabulously fun, fervent francophile.

*Gillian joins the “5 timers club,” while Birdy is right on the edge with her fourth appearance.

*Gillian’s reemergence after “this non-musical and extremely medical year.”

*The state of Hi Ho: New music on the way.

*Birdy Vee is known to warmly greet her community of fans when Sweetie takes the stage. She’s demure.

*Sweetie will release a new album (on vinyl!) in 2025.

*Birdy plays rugby. Don’t mess with her.

*The HOOF Fest, and why Gillian is such a fan of it.

*Gillian’s secret to building a band (Sweetie has a similar road map).

 

I don’t know if it was the holidays in the air, or just the combination of Gillian and Birdy, but holy shit, this episode was a lot of fun to record. 

Please support these fine bands (for ZERO POINT ZERO DOLLARS) on December 30!

 

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Gilian from Hi Ho and Birdy from Sweetie jumped in my car at the end of 2024 to talk about their free show at Schubas (also including Reckoner), happening on 12/30/24 (New Year&rsquo;s Eve Eve).
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We&rsquo;d originally planned to go food-less for this one, but to my surprise they arrived with freshly-baked cookies. They weren&rsquo;t chocolate chip cookies, though, because Gillian&rsquo;s not a fan (please don&rsquo;t cancel her).
&nbsp;
Things discussed in the episode: *Birdy&rsquo;s love for alliteration. She&rsquo;s a fabulously fun, fervent francophile.
*Gillian joins the &ldquo;5 timers club,&rdquo; while Birdy is right on the edge with her fourth appearance.
*Gillian&rsquo;s reemergence after &ldquo;this non-musical and extremely medical year.&rdquo;
*The state of Hi Ho: New music on the way.
*Birdy Vee is known to warmly greet her community of fans when Sweetie takes the stage. She&rsquo;s demure.
*Sweetie will release a new album (on vinyl!) in 2025.
*Birdy plays rugby. Don&rsquo;t mess with her.
*The HOOF Fest, and why Gillian is such a fan of it.
*Gillian&rsquo;s secret to building a band (Sweetie has a similar road map).
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I don&rsquo;t know if it was the holidays in the air, or just the combination of Gillian and Birdy, but holy shit, this episode was a lot of fun to record. Please support these fine bands (for ZERO POINT ZERO DOLLARS) on December 30!
&nbsp;
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Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net
&nbsp;
Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living &ndash; your home, your rules.
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Hi Ho and Sweetie end 2024 with epic free show (Episode 1012)

John E. Streetz, Head of the Streetz Artz Alliance, has been curating craft shows at suburban craft breweries for years. Odds are, you’ve probably been to one (either planned or accidentally). They’re great events that pull in an eclectic mix of area artisans… and are a perfect complement to the neighborhood breweries that host them.



As the multi-location Krampus Market was underway in Blue Island, John jumped in my car outside Blue Island Beer Company (13357 Old Western Ave) to talk about how he started building these events, how they’re developed, and what the future might have in store.



Next up for the Streetz Artz Alliance:



Saturday 12/14/24 - Winter Craft Market (Church St., Itasca)

Sunday 12/15/24 - Flipside Holiday Bazaar (Flipside, Tinley Park)



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John E. Streetz, Head of the Streetz Artz Alliance, has been curating craft shows at suburban craft breweries for years. Odds are, you’ve probably been to one (either planned or accidentally). They’re great events that pull in an eclectic mix of area artisans… and are a perfect complement to the neighborhood breweries that host them.
 
As the multi-location Krampus Market was underway in Blue Island, John jumped in my car outside Blue Island Beer Company (13357 Old Western Ave) to talk about how he started building these events, how they’re developed, and what the future might have in store.
 
Next up for the Streetz Artz Alliance:
 
Saturday 12/14/24 - Winter Craft Market (Church St., Itasca)
Sunday 12/15/24 - Flipside Holiday Bazaar (Flipside, Tinley Park)
 
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Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.
 
Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728

Streetz Artz Alliance brings local crafts to craft breweries (Episode 1010)

David Singer is one of Chicago’s most versatile artists: he’s a songwriter, performer, filmmaker, screenwriter and podcaster.  He’s also a founding Board Member and President of Intonation.



He’s back on Car Con Carne as his first solo album, “The Cost of Living,” is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, David Singer and the Sweet Science headline the Hideout on Saturday, December 14 (Early show! Cheap tickets!).



Since he’s playing the Hideout soon, we decided to record at the Hideout (thanks, Katie and Tim). We holed up in the green room for our chat, which wrapped with David performing two songs: new single “Crashing,” and the title track from “The Cost of Living.”



David and I have known each other since well before “The Cost of Living,” so the conversation is always easy and fun with him. I think you’ll like this one!



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David Singer is one of Chicago’s most versatile artists: he’s a songwriter, performer, filmmaker, screenwriter and podcaster.  He’s also a founding Board Member and President of Intonation.
 
He’s back on Car Con Carne as his first solo album, “The Cost of Living,” is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, David Singer and the Sweet Science headline the Hideout on Saturday, December 14 (Early show! Cheap tickets!).
 
Since he’s playing the Hideout soon, we decided to record at the Hideout (thanks, Katie and Tim). We holed up in the green room for our chat, which wrapped with David performing two songs: new single “Crashing,” and the title track from “The Cost of Living.”
 
David and I have known each other since well before “The Cost of Living,” so the conversation is always easy and fun with him. I think you’ll like this one!
 
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Car Con Carne sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net
 
Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.
 
Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728

Americana artist Sara Jean Stevens performs (Episode 1009)

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