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Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

Michael Wiles

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50:16

Interview with Kael Mboya of Ascendant

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2025/06/10

In this episode, we speak with Kael Mboya of Ascendant. Kael formed Ascendant 25 years ago with of some of the greatest musicians in the industry and craft the most uplifting R & B music around. We talk to Kael about his band's evolution and their latest single Loved Saved My Life.

24:49

New Music Friday with Burn The Jukebox

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2025/06/06

In this New Music Friday episode, the members of Burn The Jukebox join us to talk about the newest member of their band, Luke Hoffman, their two-guitar, harder-edge sound, and their upcoming summer tour!

58:15

Interview with Jim Messina

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2025/06/03

In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter/Producer Jim Messina. We discuss how he came about partnering with Kenny Loggins as Loggins and Messina in the early 1970s and selling 16 million albums. We also discuss his earlier career with Buffalo Springfield, Poco, his post-Loggins and Messina solo career, and his current tour with his band, The Road Runners.

51:16

New Music Friday with Secret Monkey Weekend

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2025/05/30

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Jefferson, Ella and Lila of Secret Monkey Weekend, the great family power pop trio that's taking North Carolina by storm. We discuss their excellent new album Lemon Drop Hammer. that was produced by former R.E.M. producer Don Dixon.

32:01

Interview with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti...

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2025/05/27

In this episode, we speak with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment, which operates two of the best concert venues in Chicago: the Arcada Theatre and the Des Plaines Theatre. We talk to Ron about his rock and roll roots, why rock bands like to play at his venues, and how the two theaters are celebrating their 100th Anniversary!

51:30

Author Interview - Sean Egan - Decade of Dissent -...

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2025/05/20

In this episode, we speak with noted author Sean Egan about his amazing new book, "Decade of Dissent, How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World".

01:08:05

Interview with Jock Bartley of Firefall

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2025/05/13

In this episode, we speak with Firefall founding member and lead guitarist Jock Bartley about the bands 50 year history and their latest album Friends and Famly 2.

34:24

New Music Friday with Silver Dollar

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2025/05/09

100In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Matt Cortez, lead singer and founding member of Silver Dollar, a great up-and-coming band from Chicago. The band performs an amazing blend of punk, heavy metal, and classic rock. We deep-dive into their self-titled debut album.10

01:13:52

Interview with rock authors and photographers Jim...

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2025/05/06

In this episode we speak with authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick about their excellent new book 70's Chicagoland Rock Concerts, a book that brings back to life amazing rock performances of the 70's with exclusive photos, history and more!

49:09

Tribute to Roy Thomas Baker

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2025/04/29

In this episode, Mike and Jeremy pay tribute to legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker, who passed away earlier this month. We discuss his amazing run as a producer in the 70s where he produced multi-platinum albums for Queen, The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, and more!

41:06

Interview with Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant

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2025/04/22

In this episode, we speak with Derek Shulman, founding member and multi-instrumentalist of the legendary 70's prog rock band Gentle Giant. We discuss the band's career and the re-release of their 1977 groundbreaking live album, Playing The Fool.

42:29

"I've Got The Blues" Bonus Thursday with Chicago...

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2025/04/17

In this Bonus Episode, we speak with Chicago Blues man Rob "The Wild Boar" Moore about his latest solo album "Chicago Dog"!

54:05

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Steve Postell

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2025/04/15

In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter Steve Postell, who is best known for his work with The Immediate Family, David Crosby Band and Our House. We deep dive into Steve's excellent new solo album, Walking Through These Blues, and also discuss his upcoming tour as part of Our House - a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

01:04:16

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Jamie James

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2025/04/08

In this episode we speak with veteran guitarist, songwriter and singer Jamie James. Jamie has been making great music for decades. We discuss his ground breaking early 80's rockabilly trio The Kingsbees, his collaborations with actors Harry Dean Stanton and Dennis Quaid and we deep dive into Jamie James new solo album Straight Up.

37:56

Interview with Bryan Bassett of Foghat

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2025/04/01

In this episode, longtime guitarist for Foghat, Bryan Bassett returns to talk to us about the band's 50th Anniversary celebration of their iconic song Slow Ride. We also discuss their latest single and their upcoming live performances

50:12

Interview with Rocket Stahr

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2025/03/25

In this episode, we talk to singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rocket Stahr about his great animated rock opera Death Of A Rock Star. If you are into Glam Rock, 70s Rock, and Theater Rock, this episode is for you!

40:53

Bonus Episode Thursday! Interview with Roger Boyd of...

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2025/03/20

In this Thursday Bonus Episode we talk with Roger Boyd, Keyboardist and founding member of Head East. We take a deep dive into debut album, Flat As A Pancake, which is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary this year We also discuss his upcoming performance at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL.

01:08:07

Bonus Episode Wednesday! - Interview with The...

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2025/03/19

In this bonus episode, Cavetone Records recording artists, The Ex-Bombers and The League of Erics join me to discuss Caveton Records upcoming 17th Anniversary Concert!

46:27

Interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx

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2025/03/18

In this episode, the great Lawrence Gowan of Styx returns to talk to us about the upcoming Styx Brotherhood Of Rock summer tour where they will be playing their Grand Illusion album in it's entirety. We also discuss how the band has endured for 53 years and their upcoming new album.

31:16

New Music Friday with Candy Cigarette

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2025/03/14

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with the members of the great up and coming teen blues/rock band from Wisconsin, Candy Cigarette. Formed right before the pandemic, the band has released some blistering original songs including their latest single Revolution.

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