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 Hushdrops' latest album is available to buy on LP, CD, and digital from Pravda Records, wherever you buy your tunes!! https://pravdamusic.com/album/2067945/the-static

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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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/93495721346
The Hushdrops are currently Pravda Records recording artists!!! https://www.pravdamusic.com/
Catch the Hushdrops LIVE!! The record release party for their new album The Static is happening on December 10, 2021 at Blue Island Beer Company, in Blue Island, IL.

Lou Heneise makes a beguiling, wonderful, optimistic brand of Americana music. Listen to her explain where that music comes from, and what's next!

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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

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

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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.

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John San Juan of The Hushdrops gives us all the details about his time in the undersung Chicago band Ness.

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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! ;)

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/

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