Fall Out Boy hasn't officially broken up...yet they are taking an extended "break". Druing this break lead singer Patrick Stump has recorded his first solo album, "Soul Punk" . It's due out in October, 2011. He also went through quite a transformation...losing a lot of weight, new hair-do, no more hat...he's almost unrecognizable! He will be playing Lollapalooza this year...hear more about that (and find out if there will be a Fall Out Boy reunion, since Pete Wentz will also be at Lollapalooza )...
Jul 22, 2011•12 min
Here's a phone conversation just a few hours before the big finale of "The Voice", where Adam Levine is one of the four coaches. It's a great show...let's go Team Adam! Maroon 5 headlines two sold out shows at Ravinia Jun3 30/July 1.
Jun 29, 2011•6 min
Uncle Kracker is at the Hard Rock Cafe' in Chicago this Friday, June 10, 2011. Tickets are only $10 and support a great cause: The Uncle Kracker Music Education Foundation , his way of helping music education survive in public schools. His goal is to pick cities every year that need assistance with funding music education. For 2011 the city will be his hometown of Detroit. That also happens to be my home town - we chat about that, his relationship with Kid Rock, what it's like to meet his fans, ...
Jun 08, 2011•8 min
Material Issue is one of my very favorite bands. It was a very sad day in 1996 when lead singer Jim Ellison took his own life. Such a tragic event for his family and friends. It put an instant end to a band with a very bright future. Now, 20 years later, their infamous "International Pop Overthrow" album is being re-released and there will be a full-on concert this weekend! You can catch Material Re-Issue this Saturday, April 23rd at the Abbey Pub in Chicago. Original bassist/vocalist Ted Ansani...
Apr 18, 2011•12 min
Michael Franti is one of the coolest dudes ever. Here's a conversation I had on 2/1/11, just as the biggest blizzard of the century hit Chicago. Michael Franti and Spearhead will be joining Eric and Kathy from 101.9 WTMX on their "Chips, Dip and a Mexico Trip...dos" live broadcast in March. We talk about that along with what it's like to record with Mike Posner and swim with elephants.
Feb 02, 2011•9 min
Avril Lavigne has a new album coming out March 8, "Goodbye Lullaby" . The debut of her 3D video for the first single "What The Hell" airs this Sunday night (January 23) on ABC Family. We chat about her new album, the cool 3D video, her Abbey Dawn clothing line, and tour plans!
Jan 21, 2011•6 min
Timothy Ferris authored one of my favorite books, " The 4-Hour Hour Workweek " a few years ago...and now he just released " The 4 Hour Body ". He used himself as a guinea pig over the last few years and has published the results. He covers everything from sex to diet to sleep to working out, and more. At the end of this conversation he also divulges his unique way of using music when writing.
Jan 13, 2011•9 min
Holy cow... New Kids On The Block is touring with Backstreet Boys! They play the United Center in Chicago on June 17. Jordan Knight describes what to expect - a total collaboration between the two bands and an amazing stage set-up. He also chats about NKOTB's influence on the "boy band" craze and much more...
Nov 20, 2010•7 min
The song Love Like Woe has well over 6 million downloads on youtube (so far). The Ready Set is actually a one-man band. Jordan Witzigreuter writes the songs, plays the instruments, sings, etc (though he does have a band he tours with). Besides having the worlds greatest hair Jordan also has the worlds greatest work ethic. In this conversation he describes how he became so successful...it most certainly wasn't by luck.
Nov 12, 2010•7 min
Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine talks to WTMX about his experience with bullying and his current anti-bullying efforts, his admiration of One Republic, and the possiblity of performing naked onstage! Maroon 5 plays the UIC Pavillion in Chicago Wednesday, 10/27/10.
Oct 20, 2010•4 min
I tried to get Marc Roberge from O.A.R. to spill details on WTMX about The Axe Music "One Night Only" Concert that O.A.R. headlines this Tuesday, October 19, 2010. There are going to be a lot of surprises! If you'd like to win tickets check out The Official 101.9fm THE MIX Facebook page .
Oct 15, 2010•4 min
The Exorcist (scariest movie of all time!) is now re-released on blue-ray with all kinds of extra's that Linda describes. She also talks about her first love, Rick Springfield, and her other love: animals. In this episode you will hear music from Tommy Bolin , who formerly dated Linda Blair. Click HERE to hear clips from the new CD "Mr. Bolin's Late Night Revival" , a collection of songs Tommy Bolin never lived to complete in the studio. Several classic rock artists have gathered to provide comp...
Oct 06, 2010•10 min
Ladies and Gentleman and "kids" of only adult ages, welcome to what promises to be the spectacle of all spectacles better known as the Queensryche Cabaret . The Queensryche Cabaret comes to the House Of Blues in Chicago, IL on October 29, 2010. Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate talks about how the band will be performing while Go-Go dancers, burlesque dancers, drag queens, a juggler, ballet dancer, trapeze artist, a contortionist and others share the stage. According to Geoff, "after you've don...
Sep 28, 2010•16 min
Last season's American Idol winner and local hero Lee DeWyze returns to Arlington Race Track to perform this Friday, September 24, 2010. Get more details and purchase tickets at www.ArlingtonPark.com He talks with WTMX about how it felt to perfom in front of over 40,000 fans last spring when he played at Arlington Park...how hard he's been working on his new album...and more!
Sep 22, 2010•8 min
Septembe r is the latest release off of Daughtry's "Leave This Town" album. Chris Daughtry and guitarist Josh Steely talk to WTMX about the making of that song, what it's like to be a parent and rock star, why they don't rush out albums and more...
Sep 20, 2010•10 min
Holy &*(%! Batman...Adam West...is on the bat-phone! Ever wonder what was in Batmans utility belt? Did his tights cause chaffing? Those questions and more are answered during this conversation with the almighty "Mayor Adam West" of Family Guy, aka "Batman/Bruce Wayne". This was truly a dream-come-true experience, to chat with such a living legend. You can tell how nervous I was by how quickly I was talking and all the giggles. Sorry. You'd probably do the same thing! :-) COMIC CON is this we...
Aug 17, 2010•7 min
The Jonas Brothers begin their North American tour Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Tinley Park, IL. Kevin checked in from rehearsal in Peoria, IL to talk about the tour...and also how they stay healthy while on the road, how much they love softball, Camp Rock 2, and how LOUD their fans are!
Aug 02, 2010•7 min
Tom Hamilton, bass player of Aerosmith, explains the continuing passion for music the band shares...and how being in the same band forever is even harder than being in the same marriage forever!!
Jul 23, 2010•9 min
This weekend (July 10-11, 2010) is " BURGER FEST " in Roscoe Village (on Belmont at Damon in Chicago, IL). Let's see...Burgers + Beer + AWESOME MUSIC.......I am so there!!! The band headlining on Sunday is GIN BLOSSOMS. I spoke with founding member Jesse Valenzuela - such a great guy and such a great band. Click HERE to see the complete music line-up....
Jul 05, 2010•9 min
Twilight Fans rejoice! Eclipse comes out this week...and I had the chance to chat with Boo Boo Stewart who plays "Seth", and Tinsel Korey who plays "Emily". They checked in from the road as they were pretty busy doing the press circuit this week. They shared some great insight about what to expect in Eclipse and even shared a funny story about a fan encounter w/Boo Boo yesterday. Keep in mind he is only 16 years old...gee, there's a lot of cougars out there who love Twilight! ;-)...
Jun 29, 2010•10 min
Michael Franti talks about how he wrote his hit song Say Hey (I Love You) in Woody Harrelsons bathroom...why he hasn't worn shoes in ten years...and more! Michael Franti plays two MIX concert events in Chicago on Friday, June 25- Free lunchtime concert outside at noon on the plaza at the John Hancock Center Jammin' At The Zoo with Lifehouse at the Lincoln Park Zoo...
Jun 22, 2010•7 min
Green Day's new ROCK BAND game comes out June 8, 2010. Holy cow it's gonna be AWESOME! Drummer Tre Cool describes the incredible graphics and what went into making the game. He also talks about the irony of long ago being the very first band in the lineup at Lollapalooza , and this year being the headliner. My, how things have changed!
Jun 07, 2010•7 min
Gary Sinise brings his Lt. Dan Band to the Hard Rock Cafe' in Chicago Friday, May 7, 2010. Get all the details on the concert here: http://www.USVAP.org
Apr 30, 2010•13 min
Edwin McCain play's a MIX CONCERT EVENT at The Cubby Bear in Chicago Friday, April 9, 2010. We chat about his wedding-singer tendencies, his close relationships with REO Speedwagon and Styx, plus his touring for the troups...and of course his sweet accent!
Apr 05, 2010•8 min
Dan Castady is the lead singer of The Fold and a dead-ringer for actor Justin Long. It was a pleasure talking with Dan about the amazing recent Miley Cyrus homage (sounds better than parody) The Fold released. The song is so great and the video is even better. Watch it on youtube . And better yet...head to their website www.TheFoldRock.com to see many other great video's from The Fold like "I'm With Coco" (for us Conan fans!) to a halarious follow-up to "Every Band In The USA" involving a lawsui...
Feb 11, 2010•15 min
Everclear will play at The House Of Blues in Chicago January 27, 2010.
Jan 08, 2010•6 min
Rick Springfield is on tour and will play a show in Elgin, IL on Dec 4, 2009. He's also busy with his remarkable TV stint on Showtime's "Californiation" playing himself. This conversation covers everything from being naked on TV to drinking the blood of young virgins to Rick wearing a kilt. Seriously!
Dec 04, 2009•11 min
Keith Nelson from Buckcherry took a few moments the chat with Cara from backstage as they tour the country with KISS to talk about...touring the country with KISS!
Oct 30, 2009•4 min
Michael Buble' has sold 22,000,000 albums (so far) worldwide. His songs capture romance, heartache, love and every other emotion that goes along with any relationship you've ever been in. His song "Everything" is a very popular first-dance song at weddings. And his live performances are unreal. It was an honor to be the very first radio personality in the USA to speak on the phone with Michael Buble' (for 101.9 WTMX "The Mix" in Chicago,IL) as his third album "Crazy Love" is just about to be rel...
Sep 23, 2009•10 min
It's no secret that I am a HUGE fan of the Lovehammers. They've been featured on my podcast Cara's Basement a few times already. Their first new album in three years, Heavy Crown , is coming out next month...of course I absolutely HAD to talk to them again! You will hear some new songs from Heavy Crown (which isn't even out until July 21) and the backstory on the writing & recording process This interview was recorded in their dressing room at Chicago's House Of Blues on June 19, 2009, just ...
Jun 22, 2009•20 min
