Retro Rock Roundup
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The podcast where we talk about all things rock! Check out our weekly episodes!
I had a great time talking today with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies as he returned to the studio to talk about their One Night Only Show with Glenn Hughes at The Arcada Theatre on May 30! They're gonna do all the great Dead Daisies songs and well as a whole set of Deep Purple classics!
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What did Jeremy find at the record store? In this episode, we dive into a true hidden gem Woyaya, the 1971 album from Afro rock legends Osibisa. Picked up on a whim because of its eye-catching cover, this album turned out to be an incredible discovery. Link -
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I had a great interview today with Nick Psyhogios, leader of Chicago's Own Piano Man Band - Billy Joel/Elton John tribute. They will be performing at The Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, IL on Friday, May 15. Grab your tickets at
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New Episode drops Tuesday! "What did Jeremy find at the record store this time??" Mike and Jeremy deep dive into an amazing album from 1971 that Jeremy randomly bought at a record store recently because he liked the album cover!
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Dead Daisies guitarist Doug Aldrich will be returning to our studio to discuss their one night only show on May 30th with Deep Purple vocalist Glenn Hughes at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles , IL. They'll not only play Dead Daisies songs, but will do a whole set of classic Deep Purple songs!
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Jeremy and I had a great time recording a new episode about an album he bought at Michigan record store because he thought the cover was cool, though he had never heard the band before. Turns out we both discovered an amazing band and a magical album from 1971,Woyaya from the afro rock band Osibasa!
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In this episode, we sit down with author Debora Masterson to talk about her book Freedom Quest: A Love Story. 📚✨ This compelling story celebrates the music, dreams, and romance behind a 1970s band that almost made it. Link -
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I had great time talking to Doug Clapp and Chris Sulcer, founding members of Small Town - A John Mellencamp Experience. I've seen them perform recently and they truly bring the energy, the sound and the fun of a John Mellencamp concert from the 80s and 90s!
9 days ago
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Support Live Music 2026- Concert #20, takes me the famous Montrose Saloon in Chicago to see an afternoon show by friends of Retro Rock Roundup, Refestramus for the International Pop Overthrow event!
11 days ago
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New Episode drops this Tuesday ! We normally talk about bands that have made it, but this week we talk about an amazing 70s band that almost made it! Author Debora Masterson joins us to talk about her true life novel Freedom Quest: A Love Story.
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I had a interview tonight with Jackson Reed of Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds! This Calgary based band is taking Canada by storm with their hook laden pop rock music! We discussed their new album Live in '25 Check out the band's smoking cover of Little Red Corvette!
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My interview today takes me to island of Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea to talk to Joseph of Upper Lip. They make hook-laden hard rock and their new album Devil's Ride is amazing! Check out the lead off track Blood Of Rock & Roll!
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14 days ago
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It's New Episode Tuesday on Retro Rock Roundup! We talk to members of Refestramus. Restramus is a band that combines prog rock ambition, cinematic storytelling, and hard rock energy. We discuss the band's formation and their latest album, Morri's Rock Boutique.
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15 days ago
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Refestramus this Tuesday on Retro Rock Roundup! If you love Styx, Kansas, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, you'll love Refestramus! Our interview with this spectacular band drops Tuesday, check out the lead off track, Storms, from their new album, Morri's Rock Boutique!
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17 days ago
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New Episode drops Tuesday!!! Combining Prog Rock ambition, cinematic storytelling and hard rock energy, Refestramus is an amazing band led by songwriter and drummer Derek Ferguson. We discuss the bands formation, and their groundbreaking new album, Morri's Rock Boutique.
19 days ago
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Support Live Music 2026- Concert #16 takes me to Space in Evanston, IL to see friend of Retro Rock Roundup, Willie Nile!!
20 days ago
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I had a great interview today with musician, producer and now author, Debora Masterson about her excellent new book, Freedom Quest- A Love Story, about her and her partner, Craig Ingraham's 70's band, Freedom Quest.
22 days ago
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In this Chicago Scene episode, we talk to singer/songwriter Josh Chicoine. We explore his musical journey, from hisband The M’s, to his latest project Cult Canyon & his Fleetwood Mac tribute band Second Hand News. Link -
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New Episode drops Tuesday! This week we speak with Josh Chicoine, who has been writing and recording groundbreaking music in the Chicago area for three decades from The M's, to his current project Cult Canyon and debut album Smoke Tricks, to his Fleetwood Mac tribute band Second Hand News!
25 days ago
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This week we talk to Jonny Foster of the UK band Hardwicke Circus, and their manager and Stiff Records co-founder Dave Robinson. We dive into their recent tour of Ukraine, where they played in the midst of a war zone to bring people & music together! Link -
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New Episode drops Tuesday! Hardwicke Circus lead singer, Jonny Foster and their manager Dave Robinson, join us to talk about their recent tour of Ukraine. Hear about their playing in underground clubs, churches, and hospitals in the middle of war zones, to bring music and people together!
about 1 month ago
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Congratulations to Retro Rock Roundup producer Josh Wiles for getting selected for Columbia College's Semester in LA program for his senior semester , spring 2027. He'll get to work as a post production intern at Sunset Las Palmas Studios in Hollywood, California!
about 1 month ago
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Support Live Music 2026 - Concert #15 takes me to The Arcada for the legendary Cactus with friend of Retro Rock Roundup Carmine Appice, Pat Travers, Tony Franklin, Billy Sheahan and more! Gonna be a loud rockin' night!
about 1 month ago
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Coming next week on Retro Rock Roundup.........
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Suprise Bonus Episode! When you get a chance to talk to legendary drummer, Carmine Appice, you jump at the chance! We discuss his reformation of his classic 70s band Cactus, and their new album Temple of Blues II and record release party at the Arcada Theatre!!
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Jeremy and Mike are proud to present Episode #400! In this Much Maligned Album series, we discuss 1978's Sgt. Peppers Soundtrack. How could something that looks so good on paper go so wrong? Jeremy and Mike give you the lowdown!
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about 1 month ago
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Episode #400 Drops Tuesday Much Maligned Albums 1978's Sgt Pepper Soundtrack How could something that looked so good on paper turn out so wrong?? Jeremy and Mike share their thoughts this Tuesday!
about 1 month ago
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Episode #400 is in the books....more details tomorrow!
about 1 month ago
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Coming Soon.....Episode 400!!
about 1 month ago
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Mike is joined by friend and rock superfan David Stockton for a conversation full of great memories and shared passion for live music. They discuss their concert experiences and how live music has a unique way of bringing people and communities together. Link -
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Motorbooks Week continues with our interview with noted author Martin Popoff about his latest great book Kiss '76 - 12 Months That Defined The Hottest Band In The Land.
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about 1 month ago
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To celebrate Motorbooks Week, we welcome author Daniel Bukszpan to the studio to discuss his latest book, Rush & 2112 – 50 Years. This book dives deep into the legacy of Rush’s groundbreaking album 2112—the album that helped launch their legendary career. Link -
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Motorbooks Week on Retro Rock Roundup! We talk to 2 great authors about their excellent new rock books. Tuesday- Daniel Bukszpan - Rush & 2112 - 50 Years Thursday Matin Popoff Kiss '76 - Twelve Months That Defined The Hottest Band In The Land
about 2 months ago
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Support Live Music 2026 - Concert #14 takes me to Uncommon Ground in Chicago to see New England Songwriter and Performer of the Year and friend of Retro Rock Roundup, Frank Viele!
about 2 months ago
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Coming soon..... Motorbooks Week on Retro Rock Roundup! Stay tuned...........
about 2 months ago
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March Rockin Madness continues with my interview with Folk music legends, John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton! John and Tom have been friends for years, but only recently collaborated and the result is the amazing album, Together Again!
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about 2 months ago
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When legendary drummer Carmine Appice asks if he can drum along with the Retro Rock Roundup theme song, you say Yes!
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about 2 months ago
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March Rockin’ Madness Week Episode 2! Singer/songwriter Frank Viele returns to talk about his critically acclaimed EP The Silo. We dive into his tour, including performances at SXSW and his upcoming show at Uncommon Ground in Chicago on March 20th. Link -
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March Rockin’ Madness Week kicks off with New York rocker Bruce Wojick! We explore his musical journey, including the unforgettable experience of seeing Elton John’s 1975 tour. Then we dive into his latest album with his band The Struggle, The Hard Way. Link -
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about 2 months ago
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"March Rockin' Madness"Week! We are "Dialing It Up From Downtown" with 3 Great Episodes! Monday - Bruce Wojick and The Struggle Tuesday - Singer/Songwriter Frank Viele Wednesday - Folk Legends John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton
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I had a great interview tonight with Singer/Songwriter Frank Viele about his upcoming Chicago performance on March 20 at Uncommon Ground and his latest EP The Silo!
about 2 months ago
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It's always great to talk to journalist and author Daniel Bukszpan, and especially about his latest Motorbooks publication, Rush and 2112-50 Years!
about 2 months ago
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I'm very excited to announce that we have locked in an interview next week with legendary drummer Carmine Appice to discuss the reformation of his great 70's band Cactus and their latest album Temple Of Blues II!
about 2 months ago
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In this episode, we sit down with British guitar legend Brinsley Schwarz for a deep dive into his remarkable musical journey with the band Brinsley Schwarz, to his work with Graham Parker and The Rumour, and now his latest solo album, Shouting At The Moon. Link -
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I had a splendid talk today with Jonny Foster of the great British band, Hardwicke Circus and their manager, the legendary founder of Stiff Records, Dave Robinson! We discussed the bands recent groundbreaking tour in Ukraine and their upcoming new music!
about 2 months ago
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I had a splendid talk today with Jonny Foster of the great British band, Hardwicke Circus and their manager, the legendary founder of Stiff Records, Dave Robinson! We discussed the bands recent groundbreaking tour in Ukraine and their upcoming new music!
about 2 months ago
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New Episode this Tuesday! From his start as leading his pub rock band, Brinsley Schwarz to being part of Graham Parker and The Rumour, Brinsley is a British guitar legend. And he keeps making great music with his latest solo album, Shouting At The Moon!
about 2 months ago
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New Episode this Tuesday! From his start as leading his pub rock band, Brinsley Schwarz to being part of Graham Parker and The Rumour, Brinsley is a British guitar legend. And he keeps making great music with his latest solo album, Shouting At The Moon!
about 2 months ago
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Friends of Retro Rock Roundup, American Vanity (formerly Burn The Jukebox)just released their latest single from the upcoming debut album and it's a banger! This young band is headed for great things!
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2 months ago
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It was great talking today with legendary rock author and journalist, Martin Popoff, about his latest Motorbooks Publication, KISS '76, Twelve Months That Defined The Hottest Band In The Land!
2 months ago
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