 

This conversation was long overdue! I sat down with LiveWire Lounge owner Dave Hornyak to talk about LiveWire’s 14 years in business: The highs, the lows, the bands and the $2 PBRs.

 

Looking for a zero-bullshit, low-budget, place to unwind, listen to cool music, and be yourself? Visit my friends at LiveWire: 3394 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.





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This conversation was long overdue! I sat down with LiveWire Lounge owner Dave Hornyak to talk about LiveWire&rsquo;s 14 years in business: The highs, the lows, the bands and the $2 PBRs.
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Looking for a zero-bullshit, low-budget, place to unwind, listen to cool music, and be yourself? Visit my friends at LiveWire: 3394 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.
 
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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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Avondale live music bar LiveWire keeps rocking (Episode 1015)

Malört existed long before you made your first “Malört face.” The story of its survival and eventual 21st century triumph is a twisty, fascinating business story laid out in Josh Noel’s new book, “Malört : The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit.”

 

It’s a business story. A love story. A marketing story. A Chicago story. I can’t recommend the book enough. In this episode, I talk with Josh Noel about the book and Malört history. 


To appropriately set the scene, we met at one of Chicago’s great neighborhood bars, Live Wire Lounge (3394 N. Milwaukee Avenue). Thanks to Dave and bartender Mikey Classic for their hospitality, and for turning down “Girl’s Got Rhythm” by AC/DC on the house system for the interview recording.

 

If you’ve ever wondered why Malört tastes the way it does or how on earth it became Chicago’s go-to rite of initiation, I encourage you to read the book. That said, start by watching/listening to the interview!

 

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Mal&ouml;rt existed long before you made your first &ldquo;Mal&ouml;rt face.&rdquo; The story of its survival and eventual 21st century triumph is a twisty, fascinating business story laid out in Josh Noel&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;Mal&ouml;rt : The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s a business story. A love story. A marketing story. A Chicago story. I can&rsquo;t recommend the book enough. In this episode, I talk with Josh Noel about the book and Mal&ouml;rt history.&nbsp;
 To appropriately set the scene, we met at one of Chicago&rsquo;s great neighborhood bars, Live Wire Lounge (3394 N. Milwaukee Avenue). Thanks to Dave and bartender Mikey Classic for their hospitality, and for turning down &ldquo;Girl&rsquo;s Got Rhythm&rdquo; by AC/DC on the house system for the interview recording.
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If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered why Mal&ouml;rt tastes the way it does or how on earth it became Chicago&rsquo;s go-to rite of initiation, I encourage you to read the book. That said, start by watching/listening to the interview!
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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 &ndash; your home, your rules.
&nbsp;
Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728
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The Malört episode, with author Josh Noel (Episode 1014)

Appearing at Metro, Saturday, January 4, 2025: Nicholas Tremulis & the Prodigals present Boneyard Rhapsody #65, featuring DJ Joe Shanahan & special guests. This promises to be a wall-rattling, roof-shaking, night of live music.

To preview the event, I met Joe Shanahan (Metro founder) and Nicholas Tremulis in the Metro balcony for a conversation that includes:

*When Nicholas first met Joe in the early 80s.

*Their shared love of music (and sharing of music), spanning multiple decades.

*The sheer enormousness of Nicholas’ band. It stands at 15 members, but surely he can find a few more before January 4th?

*The event benefits Collaboraction: Nicholas explains their mission.

*Metro’s ability to thrive and grow amidst constant change and disruption in Wrigleyville through the years.

*Nicholas’ history of collaborating with, well, everyone. He’s an “elder statesman” at this point; is he still learning?

*The importance of music discovery.

*Joe’s approach to DJ-ing events.

*The ever-growing list of live music venues in Chicago

 

Joe and Nicholas have known each other forever, which made this a very easy conversation to record. In many cases, I just sat back and let the old friends talk and riff. It was a great experience.

The first great show of 2025 is on the calendar: See you at Metro!



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Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728

 

Appearing at Metro, Saturday, January 4, 2025: Nicholas Tremulis &amp; the Prodigals present Boneyard Rhapsody #65, featuring DJ Joe Shanahan &amp; special guests. This promises to be a wall-rattling, roof-shaking, night of live music.
To preview the event, I met Joe Shanahan (Metro founder) and Nicholas Tremulis in the Metro balcony for a conversation that includes:
*When Nicholas first met Joe in the early 80s.
*Their shared love of music (and sharing of music), spanning multiple decades.
*The sheer enormousness of Nicholas&rsquo; band. It stands at 15 members, but surely he can find a few more before January 4th?
*The event benefits Collaboraction: Nicholas explains their mission.
*Metro&rsquo;s ability to thrive and grow amidst constant change and disruption in Wrigleyville through the years.
*Nicholas&rsquo; history of collaborating with, well, everyone. He&rsquo;s an &ldquo;elder statesman&rdquo; at this point; is he still learning?
*The importance of music discovery.
*Joe&rsquo;s approach to DJ-ing events.
*The ever-growing list of live music venues in Chicago
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Joe and Nicholas have known each other forever, which made this a very easy conversation to record. In many cases, I just sat back and let the old friends talk and riff. It was a great experience.
The first great show of 2025 is on the calendar: See you at Metro! 
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Car Con Carne is 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 &ndash; your home, your rules.
Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728
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Nicholas Tremulis and Metro founder Joe Shanahan preview ‘Boneyard Rhapsody #65’ (Episode 1013)

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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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

 

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).
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728
&nbsp;

Avondale live music bar LiveWire keeps rocking (Episode 1015)

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