See Orleans, Peter Beckett (Player) and Walter Egan: Des Plaines Theatre on July 27!



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Orleans’ first album came out 51 years ago … and the band still exists in the present day. Orleans is joining forces with Peter Beckett (Player) and Walter Egan for a night of yacht rock awesomeness at the Des Plaines Theatre on July 27.  Specific to Orleans, the band’s hits are indelible including “Still the One,” “Dance With Me” and “Let There Be Music.” 



Founding member/bassist and singer Lance Hoppen talks about the band’s history, the music business then-and-now, the hits, the “yacht rock” label and *that* album cover.



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See Orleans, Peter Beckett (Player) and Walter Egan: Des Plaines Theatre on July 27!
 
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Orleans’ first album came out 51 years ago … and the band still exists in the present day. Orleans is joining forces with Peter Beckett (Player) and Walter Egan for a night of yacht rock awesomeness at the <a href="https://desplainestheatre.com/event/sail-on-an-evening-of-yacht-rock-classics-with-orleans-walter-egan-and-peter-beckett-the-voice-of-player/">Des Plaines Theatre on July 27</a>.  Specific to Orleans, the band’s hits are indelible including “Still the One,” “Dance With Me” and “Let There Be Music.” 
 
Founding member/bassist and singer Lance Hoppen talks about the band’s history, the music business then-and-now, the hits, the “yacht rock” label and *that* album cover.
 
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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 – 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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They’re still having fun: Orleans (Episode 973)

In what’s become a favorite annual tradition, old friend/radio colleague Tim Virgin (94.7 WLS) and I meet up at Hellsgate (hellsgate.com) in Lockport for a trip through the haunt and a podcast conversation with creator/owner John LaFlamboy.



I say it a lot, and I mean it: HellsGate is the best of the haunts. I look forward to it every year, and it totally changes my mood for the better. It’s SO MUCH FUN.



We get into the changes made to this year’s experience, as well as the deep, thought-out, lore that drives John’s storytelling. This is a complete creative vision.



If you’re caught up in the spirit of the Halloween season, I can’t recommend HellsGate any more strongly. In fact, I’ll be back before Halloween and I hope to see you there.



Get tickets at hellsgate.com - Thursday-Sundays until the 22nd, then Wednesday through Sunday starting on the 23rd.



Also: check out daysofthelivingdead.com for behind-the-scenes footage from HellsGate!



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In what’s become a favorite annual tradition, old friend/radio colleague Tim Virgin (94.7 WLS) and I meet up at Hellsgate (hellsgate.com) in Lockport for a trip through the haunt and a podcast conversation with creator/owner John LaFlamboy.
 
I say it a lot, and I mean it: HellsGate is the best of the haunts. I look forward to it every year, and it totally changes my mood for the better. It’s SO MUCH FUN.
 
We get into the changes made to this year’s experience, as well as the deep, thought-out, lore that drives John’s storytelling. This is a complete creative vision.
 
If you’re caught up in the spirit of the Halloween season, I can’t recommend HellsGate any more strongly. In fact, I’ll be back before Halloween and I hope to see you there.
 
Get tickets at hellsgate.com - Thursday-Sundays until the 22nd, then Wednesday through Sunday starting on the 23rd.
 
Also: check out daysofthelivingdead.com for behind-the-scenes footage from HellsGate!
 
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CCC is sponsored by Easy Automation. Are you ready to turn your home into a smart home?
 
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.
 
Embrace the future of smart living. Empower your home with intuitive control. Call Dan at Easy Automation for a free, no-hassle quote. 630-730-3728. Or visit easy-automation.net.

Braving HellsGate Haunted House with 94.7’s Tim Virgin (Episode 997)

T1 Fest is back this year, with three nights worth of killer shows at Reggie’s (2105 S. State Street), from 10/10-10/12.

T1 Fest’s mission is to fight Type 1 diabetes, otherwise known as juvenile diabetes. Their mission: “To make a difference using the power of music and community to bring people together to create awareness for Type 1 Diabetes.”

T1 Fest organizer Jimmy Costanzo and returning favorite Dr. Daryl Wilson (the Bollweevils, playing T1 Fest on 10/11) join me at Miskatonic, where we enjoy cold beverages while talking about the event.

Also joining the party is Mik Dempsey, brewer at Miskatonic. He turned me on to the Chillin of the Corn lager, and I can’t wait to have another pint.

More info: http://www.t1fest.com

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T1 Fest is back this year, with three nights worth of killer shows at Reggie’s (2105 S. State Street), from 10/10-10/12.
T1 Fest’s mission is to fight Type 1 diabetes, otherwise known as juvenile diabetes. Their mission: “To make a difference using the power of music and community to bring people together to create awareness for Type 1 Diabetes.”
T1 Fest organizer Jimmy Costanzo and returning favorite Dr. Daryl Wilson (the Bollweevils, playing T1 Fest on 10/11) join me at Miskatonic, where we enjoy cold beverages while talking about the event.
Also joining the party is Mik Dempsey, brewer at Miskatonic. He turned me on to the Chillin of the Corn lager, and I can’t wait to have another pint.
More info: http://www.t1fest.com
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Car Con Carne is presented by Easy Automation.
Safety and security are things you and I want, need and expect. What if you could always come home to a well-lighted house knowing that you and everyone inside were safe?
 
Or know that the package you were waiting on was delivered and secured.
 
Embrace the future of smart living. Empower your home with intuitive control. Call Dan at Easy Automation for a free, no-hassle quote. 630-730-3728. Or visit easy-automation.net.

T1 Fest returns to Reggies for 3 shows (Episode 996)

Kingdom Come is a four-issue DC Comics graphic novel miniseries that came out in 1996. Mark Waid wrote it, Alex Ross envisioned it and painted it, and this epic story continues to ripple through not just the comics industry but the mainstream.



It’s a study in heroism, morality, and generational change. And despite the large cast of characters, this really is a Superman story at its core - where truth, justice and the American way come in direct conflict with a brutal new world.



You hear the world “legendary” overused to the point of being toothless, but this is truly a legendary comic series.



“The Legend of Kingdom Come” is a new documentary about how Alex Ross’ artistic vision reshaped comic art and redefined superheroes across generations.



It’s being crowdfunded on Kickstarter through late October, and Executive Producer Sal Abbinanti joined me at Gene & Jude's to talk about it.



We get into the role Kingdom Come played in the era it was released, Alex Ross’s artistic method of using costumed models for photo reference (including my guest Sal), the working relationship between Ross and writer Mark Waid, the lasting influence of Kingdom Come on pop culture (including James Gunn’s forthcoming Superman movie), and the overall making of the documentary.



Sal’s a favorite guest and person of mine, and he’s put together a story about comic books for everyone, including people who don’t read comic books.


Give the interview a listen - Sal’s story about Alex putting Mark up in a Chicago hotel is cracking me up as I type this.



Kickstarter link:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atomika/the-legend-of-kingdom-come-alex-ross-documentary



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Safety and security are things you and I want, need and expect. What if you could always come home to a well-lighted house knowing that you and everyone inside were safe?



Or know that the package you were waiting on was delivered and secured.



Embrace the future of smart living. Empower your home with intuitive control. Call Dan at Easy Automation for a free, no-hassle quote. 630-730-3728. Or visit easy-automation.net.

Kingdom Come is a four-issue DC Comics graphic novel miniseries that came out in 1996. Mark Waid wrote it, Alex Ross envisioned it and painted it, and this epic story continues to ripple through not just the comics industry but the mainstream.
 
It’s a study in heroism, morality, and generational change. And despite the large cast of characters, this really is a Superman story at its core - where truth, justice and the American way come in direct conflict with a brutal new world.
 
You hear the world “legendary” overused to the point of being toothless, but this is truly a legendary comic series.
 
“The Legend of Kingdom Come” is a new documentary about how Alex Ross’ artistic vision reshaped comic art and redefined superheroes across generations.
 
It’s being crowdfunded on Kickstarter through late October, and Executive Producer Sal Abbinanti joined me at Gene &amp; Jude's to talk about it.
 
We get into the role Kingdom Come played in the era it was released, Alex Ross’s artistic method of using costumed models for photo reference (including my guest Sal), the working relationship between Ross and writer Mark Waid, the lasting influence of Kingdom Come on pop culture (including James Gunn’s forthcoming Superman movie), and the overall making of the documentary.
 
Sal’s a favorite guest and person of mine, and he’s put together a story about comic books for everyone, including people who don’t read comic books.
 Give the interview a listen - Sal’s story about Alex putting Mark up in a Chicago hotel is cracking me up as I type this.
 
Kickstarter link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atomika/the-legend-of-kingdom-come-alex-ross-documentary
 
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Safety and security are things you and I want, need and expect. What if you could always come home to a well-lighted house knowing that you and everyone inside were safe?
 
Or know that the package you were waiting on was delivered and secured.
 
Embrace the future of smart living. Empower your home with intuitive control. Call Dan at Easy Automation for a free, no-hassle quote. 630-730-3728. Or visit easy-automation.net.

They’re still having fun: Orleans (Episode 973)

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