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H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene

HogPod Chicagoland"s Hyper Local Music Chat

Welcome to HOG POD: Chicago"s Music Scene Unplugged! Hosted by Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, and Pete Jansons, we dive into Chicago’s vibrant music scene. From classic rock to indie vibes, we bring you exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and live performances. Discover local legends and emerging artists while exploring the city’s diverse music culture. Tune in for special episodes featuring tribute bands and live events!

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00:47:58

SIIN 🎸 Superfan April Love & Chicago Rock Revival |...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/10/14

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we crank it up with SIIN — Chicago’s powerhouse original hard-rock band!Join hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos and Pete Jansons with superfan April Love as they hang with PJ Alvarez (drums/vocals) and Sam Bello (guitar/vocals) from SIIN to talk about:🎸 The band’s 1990 origins and rebirth after lineup shake-ups🎤 Keeping original rock alive in a tribute-band city🔥 April Love on why SIIN’s live shows “hit you in the face”⚡ Opening for Blue Öyster Cult

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01:14:19

Scotty “Big Cat” Pelvis & Craig Pelvis 🎸 Pelvis...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/10/07

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Scotty "Big Cat" Pelvis & Craig Pelvis of The Pelvis Brothers — a versatile Chicago band blending rockabilly, Elvis-inspired classics, and modern flair.Hosts Mike "Bongo" Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris "Rhodesy" Rhodes talk with the Pelvis Brothers about:🎸 The origins and rise of The Pelvis Brothers🎤 Rockabilly, Stray Cats, and Elvis influences🔥 Wedding receptions vs. live club

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00:53:53

James Costanza 🎸 Mr. Bongo Legacy & Chicago...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/09/30

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome James Costanza — percussionist, bandleader, and nephew of legendary Mr. Bongo Jack Costanzo.Hosted by Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons & Chris “Rhodesy” RhodesBooking by Beth Miller (Beth@hogpod.org | 708-287-3692)✨ Highlights of the conversation:🥁 Bongo roots & the legacy of Jack Costanzo🎶 Influences, drum circles & Chicago percussion stories🎤 Playing with Supernatural Soul, Brass from the Past &

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01:07:42

Stupid Girl 🎸 Tribute to Garbage & Chicago Scene...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/09/23

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Stupid Girl — Chicago’s tribute to Garbage featuring vocalist Julie, guitarist Brooke Hernandez, and bassist/programmer Michael Laskowski.Join hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes as they talk with Stupid Girl about:🎸 Why Garbage’s music inspired their tribute🎤 South Side vs. North Side Chicago music scenes🔥 The value of open mics, rehearsal rituals & live set strategiesPlus: clips of

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01:02:04

David Edward Bellah 🎤 80’s High Notes & Fast Times |...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/09/16

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome David Edward Bellah — powerhouse vocalist of Fast Times Chicago and My 80’s Band, known for his soaring high notes and energy-packed performances.Host Pete Jansons talks with David about:🎸 His musical journey from stage to radio🎤 Singing the classics with Fast Times & My 80’s Band🔥 Stories of famous people he’s met through his radio show🔗 Connect with David Edward Bellah:🌐 Website: https://davebellahmusic.com/Facebook:

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00:59:03

Dave & Remy Zeiger 🎸 School of Rock to Stage | Hogpod...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/09/09

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Dave & Remy Zeiger — a father–daughter bassist duo spanning jazz chops, funk grooves, and Chicago cover/tribute stages.Host Pete Jansons is joined by booker Beth Miller to talk with Dave & Remy about:🎸 Growing through Libertyville School of Rock and jumping to real stages🎤 Bass influences (Jaco, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee) and learning theory vs tabs🔥 New music and gigs: Mudfish EP, Crossing Decades, The Big Chair, Alice in

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01:04:19

Francois Smit 🎸 From South Africa to Empress | Hogpod...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/09/02

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Francois Smit — guitarist for Empress and a rising force in Chicago’s rock scene.Hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes talk with Francois about:🎶 His journey from South Africa to Chicago’s music scene🎸 Life in Empress with Tamara Woodruff, Alex James, Bill, and Sean🎤 Carnival life stories, first U.S. impressions, and food discoveries🏟️ Chicago live music vs. South Africa’s scene🎧

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01:37:23

Rob Stepen 🎸 Lost Tapes, Steve Albini & Joey’s Song |...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/08/26

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Rob Stepen — Chicago rocker, storyteller, and frontman of The Generations. Rob’s story is incredible: in 1985 he recorded songs that sat forgotten for nearly four decades in his attic. Thanks to legendary producer Steve Albini, those long-lost tapes were restored and re-released as the album Alternate View.Hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes are joined by booker Beth Miller to dive into

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01:00:13

Kevin Zeiger 🎸 Sad Machines Smashing Pumpkins Tribute...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/08/19

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we’re joined by Kevin Zeiger of Sad Machines — Chicago’s fast-rising Smashing Pumpkins tribute band. With shows booked at Broken Oar (Oct 11) and the Cubby Bear (Nov 23) celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Sad Machines are quickly becoming a must-see for alternative rock fans.Hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes are joined by Beth Miller (who also books the show)

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01:17:13

Nick Sanzeri 🎤 Singing Basslines, Bass Cam & Bruno...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/08/12

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Sanzeri — a powerhouse bassist, solo artist, and frontman known for his slick tone, wireless rig, and signature bass cam videos that turn heads and book gigs.Join hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes, with guest host Wally Swiatly, and Beth Miller (who also books the show), as they chop it up with Nick about the hustle of going solo, crafting the perfect promo video, and playing

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01:25:15

Regina Karma 🎤 From Mississippi Gospel to Chicago...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/08/05

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome the powerhouse vocalist Regina Karma — a Mississippi-born singer who has lit up Chicago’s stages with soul, R&B, jazz, and gospel.Joining hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes, along with special guest hosts Chris “CBob” Bobrowski (Rok Brigade) and Wally Swiatly (Simply Wally Band), Regina takes us on a journey from her Southern gospel roots and BB King inspirations to Kansas City’s jazz district

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00:45:11

Justin Wallace Live 🎸 Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/07/29

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome the incredibly talented Justin Wallace — a rising star out of Johnsburg, IL, who’s already shared the stage with American Idol winner David Cook and AGT standout Mitch Rossell. At just 23, Justin is quickly becoming one of the most versatile and talked-about performers in the Chicagoland music scene, with shows at The Vixen, Broken Oar, and Raymond’s Bowl.Join hosts Mike Orfanos, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes as they dive

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01:12:44

Chris “CBob” Bobrowski of Rok Brigade Super-Unknown &...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/07/22

🎙️ On this episode of the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast, we sit down with Chris “CBob” Babrowski—frontman of Rok Brigade, plus vocalist for Super‑Unknown and Ten—to break down what makes Chicago’s tribute scene so electric.Hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes dive deep into CBob’s journey: how he commands the stage, the tech behind his vocals, setlist curation across bands, and why DIY tribute culture still thrives—even as AI and modern trends

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01:17:44

John Petitt of Big Brothers Vinyl 🎸 Deadfest & Yacht...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/07/15

On this episode of the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast, we go deep with the powerhouse cover band Big Brothers Vinyl! Joining us are John Petitt (lead vocals, guitar), Rick “Professor Rick” Fobes (keyboards), Ryan Aiello (drums, vocals), and band historian Joe McMahon—with full shoutouts to fellow bandmates George Lemperis (guitar, vocals), Joe McMichael (bass, vocals), and the whole BBV family.Hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes (with booking by Beth

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00:45:42

Moon Band Reunion 🎸 Brian Priest & Dannie Schramm |...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/07/08

On this episode of the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast, we welcome two legends of Chicago’s suburban rock scene — Brian Priest and Dannie Schramm of the iconic band Moon — as they prepare for their long-awaited reunion show on July 26 at the Vixen Theater in McHenry!Hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes dig deep with Brian and Dannie on what it takes to keep a band together for 45+ years. From wild rehearsal stories and flash pot mishaps to heartfelt

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00:57:23

Jim O’Connell (Anchors Away, Snapshot) | Hogpod...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/07/01

Jim O’Connell, lead singer of Anchors Away and Snapshot, joins the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast to talk about fronting two of the area’s most beloved bands, pushing through intense summer heat while living with cystic fibrosis, and connecting with crowds across Chicagoland.Hosted by Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes, this episode delivers behind-the-scenes stories, band camaraderie, and inspiration from a true local legend. From "Pool Time with

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00:44:39

Bongo Mike: Inside the Life of a Percussionist |...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/06/24

🪘 Get ready to dive into the life behind the rhythm with Bongo Mike, the legendary Chicago percussionist who’s powered bands like The Mosquitoes, Black Diamond Sessions, and more. In this episode of the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Podcast, hosts Pete Jansons and Mike Orfanos take you inside Bongo Mike’s world of 90+ drums, his signature washboard gloves, and how he became the go-to guy for adding groove and grit to local live music.🎙️ From spontaneous jam sessions to festival stages, Mike shares:🎧

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00:41:36

Tamara Woodruff (Blue Bayou) – Linda Ronstadt Tribute...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/06/17

In this powerful episode of the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we’re joined by Tamara Woodruff, the powerhouse vocalist behind Blue Bayou, Chicagoland’s premier Linda Ronstadt tribute band! Hosted by Mike Orfanos, Chris "Rhodesy" Rhodes, and Pete Jansons, this conversation dives deep into Tamara’s inspiring journey—from recovering from open-heart surgery to launching a tribute project that’s breaking new ground in the scene.🎤 Tamara shares how her recovery conversations with bassist

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01:34:59

Tony Engel of Blockchain Coalition & GraveReign on...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/06/10

Welcome to the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast with Tony Engel, lead singer of Blockchain Coalition and GraveReign! From originals like “Caught in the Undertow” to a fresh “West End Girls” cover, Tony shares his journey through Chicago music, DIY tips, and why he delays Spotify. Hear about upcoming shows, including Blockchain Coalition opening for Kings X and the Moon 45th Anniversary benefit. Plus, Tony’s take on AI music, why “Comfortably Numb” is the best song ever, and advice for new

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00:58:49

Beth, April, Leslie & Brian: Chicago's Super Fans...

H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene ·

2025/06/03

Get ready for a fan-powered takeover of the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast! In this Superfan Edition, hosts Pete Jansons, Mike Orfanos, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes welcome four of the most dedicated supporters of the Chicago suburban music scene: Beth Miller, April, Leslie, and Brian.These legendary fans don’t just attend shows—they live for the music. Beth shares the story of her 3,000-egg Easter Hunt and 8,000-candy Halloween bash that brings the community together. April reveals VIP ticket

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