This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Stupid Girl — Chicago’s tribute to Garbage featuring vocalist Julie, guitarist Brooke Hernandez, and bassist/programmer Michael Laskowski.

Join hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes as they talk with Stupid Girl about:

🎸 Why Garbage’s music inspired their tribute
🎤 South Side vs. North Side Chicago music scenes
🔥 The value of open mics, rehearsal rituals & live set strategies

Plus: clips of Stupid Girl performing Garbage classics, stories of Chicago’s 90s scene, and upcoming shows!

🔗 Connect with Stupid Girl:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brookealexis7
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@stupidgirl.chicago
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stupidgirl.chicago
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@stupidgirlchicago

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Are you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:
Beth@hogpod.org | 708-287-3692

0:00 Opening Stupid Girl Sizzle Reel Tribute to Garbage
1:29 Pre show foolishness
5:05 Mike Laskowski intros his band Stupid Girl
7:54 Why Garbage?
12:04 90's Chicago Music Scene
20:28 Sad Machines Show Clip
22:13 South Side Music Scene vs North Side?
28:44 Value of doing Open Mic's and tips to go about doing one
29:52 Yacht Rock Event https://www.facebook.com/events/1504225320742869 9/29/25 Vixen McHenry
32:02 Julie Preshow ritual/mantra
35:00 Lead Singer Preperation tips
37:37 Elemental Ters for Fears Julie Warm up
41:25 Stupid Girl Cover Clip by Garbage Tribute Band Stupid Girl
42:25 Empty
49:02 Doing one long set versus splitting into 2 pros and cons
58:26 Stupid girls upcoming shows: Upcoming Shows
https://www.facebook.com/events/4117418848531421
59:00 Mikes other bands Suckerpunch, Tuesday Night Music Club Perfect Circle
1:00:40 Mosquitos upcoming shows pumpkin fest highwood https://www.facebook.com/events/597967846426526
1:05:16 Bongo Mike's Segment

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