John San Juan of Chicago's phenomenal supergroup The Hushdrops takes us on a loose track-by-track deep dive into the making of and motivations behind the band's captivating album, The Static. He spills the tea on how the death of their drummer Joe Camarillo affected the conception and execution of the recording sessions and the assembly of the album itself, about cosmic gifts from beyond, and so much more!! And even better? There's a part two (no, a SIDE 2!!) to this episode in the works!! The H...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 15
When the drummer of The Hushdrops Joe Camarillo died, it threw everything for the band into doubt. But John San Juan and Jim Shapiro gathered together with their friends to give Joe a stunning tribute in the form of the band's latest album, The Static. John gives all the details about losing a drummer, gaining a new record label in Pravda Records, and what's next for "Chicago's newest supergroup", The Hushdrops. The Hushdrops are on Bandcamp: https://hushdrops.bandcamp.com/ The Hushdrops are on ...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 14
Lou Heneise makes a beguiling, wonderful, optimistic brand of Americana music. Listen to her explain where that music comes from, and what's next! Find out more about Lou Heneise at https://louheneise.com/home and more about this podcast at https://famouscat.transistor.fm
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 13
In this mini episode, Illinois singer-songwriter Lou Heneise tells us how being a mother has so profoundly changed her outlook on life, and informed her music. Coming soon: the full Episode 4 containing Lou Heneise. Listen to her music at https://louheneise.com/ and follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/louheneisemusic Twitter https://twitter.com/lou_heneise and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lou_heneise_music/ . Follow this podcast at https://famouscat.transistor.fm
May 06, 2021•15 min•Ep. 12
John San Juan of the Hushdrops gives us all the juicy details of his time touring with Chicago legends Material Issue!! Husdrops online https://hushdrops.bandcamp.com Famous Cat Chronicle: https://famouscat.transistor.fm
Mar 07, 2021•12 min•Ep. 11
The profile of Chicago's Hushdrops concludes, with special guest John San Juan. The band records and releases the Tomorrow album, takes a hiatus, reunites for a bunch of shows, and begins recording music for their third album. This episode is dedicated to Joe Camarillo, 1968-2021. For more Hushdrops, go to https://hushdrops.bandcamp.com For more of The Famous Cat Chronicle, go to https://famouscat.transistor.fm
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 10
John San Juan of The Hushdrops gives us all the details about his time in the undersung Chicago band Ness. Hushdrops: https://hushdrops.bandcamp.com The Famous Cat Chronicle: https://famouscat.transistor.fm and https://www.facebook.com/famouscatchronicle The Surgeon General of the United States (assuming he cared about such things) would determine that this podcast is good for your health. That, and wearing a mask! ;)
Dec 27, 2020•16 min•Ep. 9
In the debut mini-episode of The JSJ Files, John San Juan of The Hushdrops recounts the wonderful memories and the lessons learned during his tenure with the band The Webb Brothers. Hushdrops can be found here: https://hushdrops.bandcamp.com/ The Famous Cat Chronicle can be found here: https://famouscat.transistor.fm/
Dec 06, 2020•9 min•Ep. 8
John San Juan of the awesome Chicago band The Hushdrops spills all about the many adventures and lessons he's gotten as the founder of one of Chicago's best-kept secrets. This is part one of a two-parter; you won't want to miss it!! Find the Hushdrops online at https://hushdrops.bandcamp.com/ and at https://www.facebook.com/groups/93495721346 Find the Famous Cat Chronicle online at https://famouscat.transistor.fm/ and at https://www.facebook.com/famouscatchronicle Email us at fccpod@gmail.com ; ...
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 7
Max Loebman from ROOKIE recommends 11 bands (some new, most new-to-you) who you should know about. Here are the bands, and how to connect to them online: Ty Segall https://ty-segall.com/ The OSees https://www.theeohsees.com/ Courtney Barnett http://www.courtneybarnett.com.au/ Stonefield https://www.stonefieldband.com/ Bur https://burtheband.bandcamp.com/ Gal Gun https://galgun.bandcamp.com/ Beach Bunny https://www.beachbunnymusic.com/ Girl K https://girlk.bandcamp.com/ Twin Peaks https://twinpea...
Sep 16, 2020•17 min•Ep. 6
Listen in as Max Loebman from Chicago rockers ROOKIE spills the beans on how to really ROCK, what it's like to tour with Cheap Trick, and the multiple levels of heartbreak and redemption when you're a band releasing an amazing debut album right before the world shuts down. ROOKIE: https://www.rookietheband.com/ https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/rookie https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/artist/rookie The Famous Cat Chronicle: https://famouscat.transistor.fm Visit us on FB at: https://www.faceb...
Sep 06, 2020•39 min•Ep. 5
In this mini-episode, John San Juan regales me with the tale of how his band the Hushdrops (which is the next band to be profiled in depth on the Famous Cat Chronicle) came to cover the Raspberries classic "Overnight Sensation". And man, do the Hushdrops NAIL it!! NEW! Purchase every Hushdrops song you could ever want at their brand new Bandcamp website: https://hushdrops.bandcamp.com The Rubinoos get a shoutout on this episode. Hear what they're doing at https://www.rubinoos.com...
Jun 02, 2020•16 min•Ep. 4
On the debut episode of the Famous Cat Chronicle, Todd Leiter-Weintraub of the band Hop On Pop sheds some light on his more-than-20-years of quality tunes and exuberant live shows. Jump on and dig it! Find Hop On Pop on iTunes, Amazon Music, most major streaming platforms, and at https://hoponpop.bandcamp.com/ Watch the upcoming movie “To Us” directed by Zachary D’Antonio and Nicholas J. Direso which features the Hop On Pop song “For My Friends”. More info at https://www.upsetbunnyproductions.co...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 2
