Jared Rabin’s songwriting talent scored him the Grand Prize at the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Beyond that, you’ve likely seen or heard him mentioned by American Songwriter, Bluegrass Today, NPR and more. 

As he gets ready to play Madame Zuzu’s Acoustic Brunch on April 7 and SPACE (opening for John Hiatt) on May 6, we met outside Zuzu’s to talk about his songwriting and career.

Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.

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I’m teaming up with the American Lung Association to help them save lives! 

I’ve committed to climbing the steps at Soldier Field for the Fight For Air climb. And you can be part of my team. I’m raising funds for the cause… so please help! 

People of all ages and fitness levels climb the stairs to raise awareness and money to end lung disease. I hope you’ll join me and help, because… when you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. 

Sign up for my team! Donate to the American Lung Association!

Join me for the Chicago Fight for Air Climb Sunday, May 19, at Soldier Field! Go to fightforairclimb.org/chicagoland, and mention Car Con Carne!

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

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 call Dan at 630.730.3728

Jared Rabin’s songwriting talent scored him the Grand Prize at the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Beyond that, you’ve likely seen or heard him mentioned by American Songwriter, Bluegrass Today, NPR and more. 
As he gets ready to play Madame Zuzu’s Acoustic Brunch on April 7 and SPACE (opening for John Hiatt) on May 6, we met outside Zuzu’s to talk about his songwriting and career.
Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.
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I’m teaming up with the American Lung Association to help them save lives! 
I’ve committed to climbing the steps at Soldier Field for the Fight For Air climb. And you can be part of my team. I’m raising funds for the cause… so please help! 
People of all ages and fitness levels climb the stairs to raise awareness and money to end lung disease. I hope you’ll join me and help, because… when you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. 
Sign up for my team! Donate to the American Lung Association!
Join me for the Chicago Fight for Air Climb Sunday, May 19, at Soldier Field! Go to <a href="http://fightforairclimb.org/chicagoland">fightforairclimb.org/chicagoland</a>, and mention Car Con Carne!
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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.
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 call Dan 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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John Lennon Songwriting Grand Prize winner Jared Rabin talks shows, plans (Episode 938)

Her Head’s on Fire band members Jeff Dean (Guitars) and Rodrigo Palma (Bass) join me for veggie tacos at TBK Grill in Skokie.

We talk about the differences between recording the new album, “Strange Desires” (out 5/17), and the previous release (College Rock & Clove Cigarettes).

We also cover topics like the creative process, royalty in tacos, how to handle band personnel when more than one member share the same name and why all musicians in Chicago will end up in one of two camps.

Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.

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The summer season at Ravinia kicks off next month… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  I’ll see you in Highland Park next month for Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (6/12). JD McPherson’s opening that one. And then, I can’t even believe this is a thing… Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

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I want you to join my team! I’m training for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to fightforairclimb.org/chicago and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up!

Join me at Soldier Field. Let’s have some fun, do good and feel good.

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

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 call Dan at 630.730.3728

Her Head’s on Fire band members Jeff Dean (Guitars) and Rodrigo Palma (Bass) join me for veggie tacos at TBK Grill in Skokie.
We talk about the differences between recording the new album, “Strange Desires” (out 5/17), and the previous release (College Rock &amp; Clove Cigarettes).
We also cover topics like the creative process, royalty in tacos, how to handle band personnel when more than one member share the same name and why all musicians in Chicago will end up in one of two camps.
Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.
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The summer season at Ravinia kicks off next month… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  I’ll see you in Highland Park next month for Robert Plant &amp; Alison Krauss (6/12). JD McPherson’s opening that one. And then, I can’t even believe this is a thing… Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.
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I want you to join my team! I’m training for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to <a href="http://fightforairclimb.org/chicago">fightforairclimb.org/chicago</a> and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up!
Join me at Soldier Field. Let’s have some fun, do good and feel good.
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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.
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 call Dan at 630.730.3728

Her Head’s on Fire (or HHOF w JVO @ TBKG) - Episode 950

The Dennies join me for delicious food from Taco Mucho ( (220 Harrison, Oak Park) as I’m parked outside longtime local favorite record store Val’s halla Records.

We talk about the recently-released “It All Fades to Grey,” how the band started,  and what happens next (since they’re all in high school).

Also… who knew high school kids in 2024 could be Steely Dan die-hards?

Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.

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I want you to join my team! I’m training for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to fightforairclimb.org/chicago and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up!

Join me at Soldier Field. Let’s have some fun, do good and feel good.

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You and I both love music. It’s the soundtrack to where we live. 

Imagine music playing in any room you want… or every room. 

Having your favorite streaming sources available anywhere in your home.

Easy Automation makes it all easy… integrating into your smart home system.

How easy? Dan will tell you. Give him a call at 630-730-3728.

Or get more information at easy-automation.net

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The summer season at Ravinia kicks off next month… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  I’ll see you in Highland Park next month for Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (6/12). JD McPherson’s opening that one. And then, I can’t even believe this is a thing… Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

The Dennies join me for delicious food from Taco Mucho ( (220 Harrison, Oak Park) as I’m parked outside longtime local favorite record store Val’s halla Records.
We talk about the recently-released “It All Fades to Grey,” how the band started,  and what happens next (since they’re all in high school).
Also… who knew high school kids in 2024 could be Steely Dan die-hards?
Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.
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I want you to join my team! I’m training for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to <a href="http://fightforairclimb.org/chicago">fightforairclimb.org/chicago</a> and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up!
Join me at Soldier Field. Let’s have some fun, do good and feel good.
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You and I both love music. It’s the soundtrack to where we live. 
Imagine music playing in any room you want… or every room. 
Having your favorite streaming sources available anywhere in your home.
Easy Automation makes it all easy… integrating into your smart home system.
How easy? Dan will tell you. Give him a call at 630-730-3728.
Or get more information at easy-automation.net
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The summer season at Ravinia kicks off next month… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  I’ll see you in Highland Park next month for Robert Plant &amp; Alison Krauss (6/12). JD McPherson’s opening that one. And then, I can’t even believe this is a thing… Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

The Dennies are younger than you, and better than you’d imagine (Episode 949)

I visited Goose Island Beer Co.’s soon-to-open Salt Shed Pub (1357 N. Elston) on what turned out to be a perfect night for having a 312 on the river.

Let’s get this out of the way: Goose has found the perfect location and built the perfect brewpub. 

Located behind Salt Shed and along the Chicago River, Salt Shed Pub is now the go-to for before/after concert drinks and light bites, as well as day drinking in full view of the Chicago skyline.

Goose Island President Todd Ahsmann jumped in the car to talk about the new location and Goose Island’s long history in Chicago as we ate one of the best smashburgers I’ve ever had (credit to Executive Chef Henry Pariser). Note: The smashburgers are on the Salt Shed Pub menu. Do yourself a favor…

Goose Island Brewing’s Salt Shed Pub officially opens May 3, 2024.

Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.



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I want you to join my team! I’m training for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to fightforairclimb.org/chicago and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up!

Join me at Soldier Field. Let’s have some fun, do good and feel good.

##

You and I both love music. It’s the soundtrack to where we live. 

Imagine music playing in any room you want… or every room. 

Having your favorite streaming sources available anywhere in your home.

Easy Automation makes it all easy… integrating into your smart home system.

How easy? Dan will tell you. Give him a call at 630-730-3728.

Or get more information at easy-automation.net

I visited Goose Island Beer Co.’s soon-to-open Salt Shed Pub (1357 N. Elston) on what turned out to be a perfect night for having a 312 on the river.
Let’s get this out of the way: Goose has found the perfect location and built the perfect brewpub. 
Located behind Salt Shed and along the Chicago River, Salt Shed Pub is now the go-to for before/after concert drinks and light bites, as well as day drinking in full view of the Chicago skyline.
Goose Island President Todd Ahsmann jumped in the car to talk about the new location and Goose Island’s long history in Chicago as we ate one of the best smashburgers I’ve ever had (credit to Executive Chef Henry Pariser). Note: The smashburgers are on the Salt Shed Pub menu. Do yourself a favor…
Goose Island Brewing’s Salt Shed Pub officially opens May 3, 2024.
Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.
 
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I want you to join my team! I’m training for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to <a href="http://fightforairclimb.org/chicago">fightforairclimb.org/chicago</a> and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up!
Join me at Soldier Field. Let’s have some fun, do good and feel good.
##
You and I both love music. It’s the soundtrack to where we live. 
Imagine music playing in any room you want… or every room. 
Having your favorite streaming sources available anywhere in your home.
Easy Automation makes it all easy… integrating into your smart home system.
How easy? Dan will tell you. Give him a call at 630-730-3728.
Or get more information at easy-automation.net

John Lennon Songwriting Grand Prize winner Jared Rabin talks shows, plans (Episode 938)

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