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

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

By: HogPod Chicagoland's Hyper Local Music Chat
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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!HogPod Chicagoland's Hyper Local Music Chat Music
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  • EDM Producer Matt Ventrelli Drops 140 BPM Dubstep | HogPod Chicago Local Music Podcast
    Nov 4 2025

    🔥 EDM Producer Matt Ventrelli (Betrel) drops 140 BPM dubstep heat on HogPod Chicago Local Music Podcast – hosted by Pete Jansons, Mike Orfanos (Bongo Mike), Mike Dermont, Chris "Rhodesy" Rhodes, and booked by Beth Miller.From Gem & Jam 2023 breakthrough to Icon Collective shutdown, Matt breaks down UK dubstep, reggae dub swing, AI in EDM, and why Chicago crushes LA.Key Moments:0:00 Friction Reunion Heat19:05 Matt Joins28:05 EDM 10131:25 AI Deep Dive36:25 Old School DJs41:25 Magic Prompts43:12 EDM Scene Hours48:55 LA/Chicago Clash55:08 Silent Disco1:09:05 Booking MattStream Betrel: SoundCloud/Spotify @betrel.Booked by Beth Miller – contact for gigs.Subscribe: hogpod.org | Apple/Spotify/iHeartFollow HogPod Chicago Local Music Podcast:Facebook: / hogpodmusic Instagram: / hogpogchicagomusicscenepodcast LinkedIn: / hogpodpodmusic X (Twitter): https://x.com/HogPodMusicEmail Pete: pete@hogpod.org#HogPod #EDM #Dubstep #140BPM #ChicagoEDM #PeteJansons #BongoMike #BethMiller #MikeDermont #ChrisRhodes #LocalMusicPodcast #Ableton #EDMPodcast

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • SIIN 🎸 Superfan April Love & Chicago Rock Revival | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast
    Oct 14 2025

    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 and Ace Frehley🎶 What’s next — studio sessions, fall shows, and Midwest festivals!Connect with SIIN:🌐 https://linktr.ee/siinrocks📧 apjpjpj@gmail.com🎟️ Upcoming shows: https://www.siinrocks.com/#!/shows🎧 Enjoying the show? Support Hogpod on Patreon and help us keep the Chicago music stories alive!https://www.patreon.com/hogpodAre you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:Beth@hogpod.org | 708-287-3692Key Moments⏱️ 0:00 Opening video “Boom” by SIIN → • SIIN. BOOM 10/8/22 🎥 4:13 Super Fans show clip → • Beth, April, Leslie & Brian: Chicago's Sup... 🤘 9:47 Superfan April Love joins the show🎤 10:59 April Love introduces SIIN (PJ Alvarez & Sam Bello)🎶 18:55 Shifts in Chicago’s rock scene💬 19:35 April Love on SIIN vs. Journey tribute bands🏙️ 22:25 City vs Suburb music culture🎧 25:30 Medusas memories — the old-school training ground💻 30:02 Backing tracks & laptop bands debate🔥 33:16 Opening for Blue Öyster Cult📅 36:00 Upcoming SIIN shows → https://www.siinrocks.com/#!/shows🎸 41:32 Bongo Mike question round (yes, Pop-Tarts included)#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #SIIN #AprilLove #PJAlvarez #SamBello #MikeOrfanos #PeteJansons #BethMiller #ChicagoRock #HardRock #BlueOysterCult #AceFrehley

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    48 mins
  • Scotty “Big Cat” Pelvis & Craig Pelvis 🎸 Pelvis Brothers Rock Chicago | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene
    Oct 7 2025

    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 shows🥁 Finding a new drummer and building the band's futureConnect with The Pelvis Brothers:Website: https://pelvisbrothers.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PelvisBrothersContact: Info@PelvisBrothers.com | 847-440-4529Enjoying the show? Support Hogpod on Patreon and help us keep the Chicago music stories alive!https://www.patreon.com/hogpodAre you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:Beth@hogpod.org | 708-287-3692Key Moments0:00 Pelvis Brothers "Burning Love" Video • Burning Love 1:35 Post Coterie Hangover Recap13:56 Scott Swearingsen Pelvis Brothers14:58 Bonnie Miske Broken Oar Show Clip • HOG POD - Behind the Scenes at Broken Oar ... 15:03 Craig Pelvis joins the show15:30 Pelvis Brothers Intro21:09 Wolfgang Paul Show Clip • Wolfgang Paul (ARRA, Tom Sawyer) | Chicago... 28:25 Brass from the past shout out28:35 Jeff Anthony show clip • HOG POD Podcast: Jeff Anthony Talks Three ... 29:08 Rick Saucedo https://www.facebook.com/ricksaucedo shout out31:15 Elvis Movie36:50 Million Dollar Quartet40:14 Brian Setzer and Stray Cats47:52 1957 band shoutout https://www.facebook.com/the1957s50:31 Wedding Reception vs Live bands in Clubs52:10 Pelvis Brothers Booking Info55:47 Pelvis Brothers Looking for a drummer57:54 Bongo Mikes Questions#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #ScottyBigCatPelvis #CraigPelvis #PelvisBrothers #MikeOrfanos #MikeDermont #PeteJansons #ChrisRhodesyRhodes #BethMiller #Rockabilly #StrayCats #Elvis

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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