The second live Car Con Carne event at Legit Dogs + Ice (322 S. Randall Road, South Elgin) happened on 5/15/25. Appearing at the event, and on this episode: Karen Shook, Carson from Obscurity Brewing, Aaron Williams, comedian Chris Bongat, Derision Cult and unannounced guest Sincere Engineer.

In addition to being interviewed, Karen Shook, Aaron Williams and Derision Cult each performed two songs. For the music performances, please watch the full-length video (or specific song clips) on YouTube.

Here’s what they played:

Karen Shook

“Let the Rain”

“Dopamine”

 

Aaron Williams

“You and I Can”

“Forgive and Let Go”

 

Derision Cult

“Radiation Blues”
“Warning Signs”

Thanks to all my guests for showing up on the night of a tornado watch and severe storm warning to be part of the show.

 

Thanks also to Legit Dogs + Ice for the hospitality (and for the Widow Maker burger - I’m still here!).

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The second live Car Con Carne event at Legit Dogs + Ice (322 S. Randall Road, South Elgin) happened on 5/15/25. Appearing at the event, and on this episode: Karen Shook, Carson from Obscurity Brewing, Aaron Williams, comedian Chris Bongat, Derision Cult and unannounced guest Sincere Engineer.
In addition to being interviewed, Karen Shook, Aaron Williams and Derision Cult each performed two songs. For the music performances, please watch the full-length video (or specific song clips) on YouTube.
Here&rsquo;s what they played:
Karen Shook
&ldquo;Let the Rain&rdquo;
&ldquo;Dopamine&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Aaron Williams
&ldquo;You and I Can&rdquo;
&ldquo;Forgive and Let Go&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Derision Cult
&ldquo;Radiation Blues&rdquo; &ldquo;Warning Signs&rdquo;
Thanks to all my guests for showing up on the night of a tornado watch and severe storm warning to be part of the show.
&nbsp;
Thanks also to Legit Dogs + Ice for the hospitality (and for the Widow Maker burger - I&rsquo;m still here!).
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Looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space? Easy Automation is a local business, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, that delivers custom automation solutions tailored to your lifestyle.&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re upgrading your home entertainment, streamlining your office tech, or enhancing the atmosphere in your restaurant or sports bar, they&rsquo;ve got you covered .
Their expert team designs and installs personalized systems&mdash;from smart lighting and climate control to audio/video distribution and robust Wi-Fi networks&mdash;all managed through an intuitive app on your favorite device .
Easy Automation makes technology work for you&mdash;effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed.
Visit <a href="https://easy-automation.net/">easy-automation.net</a> or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today!
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TAG PUBLICITY is a Music &amp; Event Publicity company that is freshly distinctive. TAG PUBLICITY is a full service entertainment PR, talent development, branding, digital marketing, social media management, project management, distribution, content creation, booking and public relations company currently headed by Evan J. Thomas - You can reach out to Evan anytime for any of your PR needs to EvanJThomasPR@gmail.com&nbsp;
Follow TAG Publicity on Facebook, IG and TikTok!

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.