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The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today. Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two ...
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Send us a text AMBIDEXTROUS is a 1960s-70s cover band, which began as a duet in 2014 with Scott Sodaro on electric guitar and his friend from 1st grade, Ray Lemieux, on acoustic. What makes AMBIDEXTROUS unique is their approach to the songs they love. They play them as best they can, using the original formulas which made those songs great. AMBIDEX…
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Ep 204 Evil Jim and the Culprits
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Send us a text High energy classic rock cover band featuring music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s! Hearing that the boys were out on good behavior, we snatched them to the studio to hear about their capers. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The…
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Ep 203 Dolph Chaney and the Phins
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Send us a text While its original heyday was in the early ‘70s, power pop never went away; songwriters and musicians continued to craft finely-tuned, compact songs that – in their own often modest way – carried on the tradition. Dolph Chaney is one of those, but he’s much more than just one of those. Ray and Mike set the hook and reeled him in to g…
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Send us a text For the past 8 years, Members Only has been steadily building up the Jacket Army. Featuring both, male and female lead vocals, they can bring the best dance music the 80’s has to offer. Hair, Rock, Pop, New Wave, they bring it all. We got our dancing shows on and spent some time with the band to see if they could show us some new mov…
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Send us a text RAMI Award Winning Southern Rock Band. One of the longest running Chicago area ASS Kickin' Southern Rock Shows featuring Original music and Classic Rock. Established in 1982. They've gone through several members but still have founders Steve Kelly on lead and slide, and JR Mancilla on vocals and front man. They stopped by the studio …
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Send us a text Chicagolands tribute to Creed. We would have been Unforgiven if we didn't welcome them to the studio with Arms Wide Open. We would have had to slink Away in Silence. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be annou…
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Send us a text An every-man’s band of guys and gals with superhuman talent. When you combine all these talented people, you get the Aftermath, a band name which is fitting, because after they melt your faces and blow your mind with their prowess, you’ll be picking yourself up off the floor in the “aftermath”. Before we wound up on the floor we met …
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Send us a text What started out, during the pandemic, as a twist on “Live from Daryl’s House” for local musicians, “Live at Matt’s Barn” was born. As the craze grew, more and more people wanted to book the band. Seems like the barnyard was coming to the people. Oh Yes! is now booking shows in the Chicagoland area and quickly becoming one of the hot…
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Send us a text Schtillrokken is a party band playing music across multiple decades and multiple genres. If you haven't heard of them, you will definitely know their music. We got them to hit the brakes and join us in the studio and talk about their extended warranty. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Ticke…
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Send us a text The Electric Cars stand as more than a tribute band - they are agents of an era, bringing the timeless 1980's hits of The Cars to a new generation. With a set that includes classics like "Just What I Needed," "My Best Friend's Girl," and the hit ballad "Drive," they faithfully recreate the magic of The Cars' chart-toppers, taking aud…
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Send us a text Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago. Started playing at 15, self-taught. Biggest influence – John Fogarty/Creedence Clearwater Revival. 10 years ago he started recording CD’s. You can find him at many open mics in the area, with an occasional headlining gig. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cad…
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Ep 194 The Artist Formally Known As Vince
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Send us a text The Artist Formally Known as Vince Band (or TAFKAVince Band for short) formed in 1996 and began playing out regularly upon the release of 2002's At Last CD. Other notable releases include 2007's Welcome To The Show, the 2011 vinyl release On Display, and the singles "NYC" and "Luck," which were released in 2014 and 2016, respectively…
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Send us a text A muscial revival of The Doors. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 27th at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. There will be a $10.00 cover charge for this event which w…
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Send us a text Frequilibrium is a roots rock fusion band based out of Chicagoland. They naturally harness the power of the Southern rock greats, while offering the progressive ingenuity of the next generation and a solid understanding of multiple genres. Their music is formed playfully but with much precision and care, providing the listener with a…
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Send us a text Skip Griparis is a lifelong dynamic stage performer. His wildly popular Heroes of Rock Series features the Heroes, the Hits, the Humor, and the History of the greatest Rock decades: the 50’s/60’/70’s! The dazzling highlight of Skip’s shows is his world-class 3 ½ octave vocal range of breathtaking versatility! Ray and Mike spoke with …
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Send us a text The Midwest's Hottest Country Rock Band: Yankee Cowboy! Upbeat, exciting, modern country music with rockin' blasts from the past! This dynamic group is known for their big sound, 3 part harmonies, energetic stage presence, and tight musicianship. Ray and Mike met with Jaren Grey, alone since his bass player blew him off, to find out …
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Send us a text A high energy 90's and 2000's rock experience. Ray and Mike were able to slow them down and have a talk with Andres, Tim and Marc. You can win the band! Raffle tickets are on sale now to win Cadillac Groove. Tickets are only $5.00 each, you can buy as many as you wish. The prize winner will be announced at a special show on October 2…
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Send us a text Originally from Dearborn, MI, Patrick moved to Chicago a few years after college. He made the rounds of all the Open Mic nights and even formed a five piece group that played his originals, as well as some covers. Then life happened, Patrick married and raised a family, so he put music on the backburner. Then in 2008, through a serie…
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Ep 187 Cap'n Funk & the Groove Train
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Send us a text Their music blends rock and pop, with some funk, to create a wall of relentless harmonies. The lyrics are personal and inspired by legends of the time. The horn section steps up seamlessly with the funky flavor we have all learned to love, supported by each other to form the groove. The powerful bands of the 70’s and into the 80’s is…
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Send us a text Singer/songwriter Aaron Newsome has been performing since 2023. He can be found somewhere bringing his origiinal tunes, as well as some classic covers. Ray and Mike met with Aaron and found out how it all came together and where he's going with it. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.r…
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Ep 185 Southtown Soul & Groove Band
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Send us a text Southtown Soul & Groove is an intense, powerful Soul and Rhythm & Blues Band that is exciting audiences and fans at every performance. This 12-member band features both a driving rhythm section and a smokin’ horn section that are both made up of some of the finest musicians in the Chicago Metro area. Ray and Mike met had George and V…
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Send us a text The M80's are Chicagoland's 80's MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s new wave hitmakers as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Til Tuesday, Berlin, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds and Billy Idol. The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to emb…
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Send us a text FoCo was Formed in 2018 by 6 amazing musicians sharing the same love & respect for the music of Foreigner, Bad Co & Badfinger. Performing Grammy nominated hits at premier venues across the Midwest with the same energy & passion as the original bands. Ray and Mike managed to snag a couple of the band members and see if it still feels …
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Send us a text Based in McHenry, IL, they are a country rock cover band featuring hits of the 70's through today. Ray and Mike met with the band to find out what these devils are distilling. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com…
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Send us a text The Matz Broz have been playing music in and around the Northern Illinois region individually or collectively for years now. Their repertoire consists of rockers, pop, blues, soul, R&B, reggae and folk/country sounds from the 50’s thru today. Add to that a sampling of our diverse original material and you’ve got a great night of musi…
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