Cara's Basement
Finally. A podcast that REALLY rocks. Eavesdrop on casual conversations with rock stars, actors, authors, comedians...any one who entertains. Your host is longtime Chicago radio personality Cara Carriveau.
It's a TWOFER...please try to listen to BOTH fascinating interviews.
(total runtime is 28:54)

First, you'll hear a fun phone call with Dino Kourelis - bass player with Marty Casey & The Lovehammers (one of my very favorite bands!).  We spoke while his infant son slept on his lap.  If you know what a crazy rocker his is, that mental image is very unique!  He discusses new ventures for The Lovehammers and their strong bond with their fans, among other things. 

Next, I had a very intense conversation with Peter Himmelman.  We spoke not long after he played the "kids-a-palooza" stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago.  Peter Himmelman is an Emmy-nominated TV composer, an acclaimed creator of children's music and a shares his vast knowledge and offers great advice about the music business.  He gets very deep with every topic we discuss.
Direct download: Dino_of_Lovehammers_and_Peter_Himmelman.mp3
Category: musician -- posted at: 4:08 PM
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First, you'll hear a short conversation with Ikaro, lead singer of Ankla, an excellent metal band on the Ozzfest tour.  We spoke a few minutes before they hit the stage in Chicago.  He shares some funny backstage Ozzfest stories (the lead singer of Lamb of God likes to BBQ for all the bands on the tour) and breaks the news of their involvement in next years' Sirius Sattelite Radio tour. 

Next, you'll hear Against Me! lead singer Tom Gabel.  We spoke two days before they played Lollapalooza as he sat in his tour bus.  He has a very interesting story about his disgust with CBGB's and talks in detail about his creative process.  He's truly a songwriting genius and has a great sense of humor. 

Finally, you'll hear from the real School Of Rock president and founder, Paul GreenThe School Of Rock Allstars played the "kids-a-palooza" stage at Lollapalooza and we chatted as he was on the way to the catering tent before they performed.  He looks, sounds, and even acts just like the character Jack Black played in the movie - yet the movie supposedly was not based on him.  Yeah, right.
Direct download: Ankla_Against_Me_School_Of_Rock.mp3
Category: musician -- posted at: 6:39 PM
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