Playtime with WC Turck

Johnny Cash, Shawn Barker and The Man in Black Show

 My late friend Barbara LaBarge and my father are my links to Johnny Cash. Barbara used to babysit Johnny and June's kids in the audience during concerts. Not sure who had the tougher job there. My father introduced me to the music as a boy. 
Alright, before we get too deep in the weeds, Shawn Barker is damn near a ringer for the late great Johnny Cash. Shawn has become known as the preeminent Johnny Cash tribute artist with his one-of-a-kind Cash tribute show garnering raves from fans and critics worldwide. Shawn Barker will be performing his The man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash show in St. Charles on March 16 at the Arcada Theatre. The website is themaninblack.com

Chicago Dog: A New Chicago Blues Anthem from Rob The Wild Boar Moore!

Rob “WILD BOAR” Moore is a Blues guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, songwriter. His latest album, Chicago Dog, gets my vote for a quintessentially Chicago sound and might be the first but definitely the finest homage to the pride of Chicago street fair and fast-food-the Hot Dog. Picking from New Orleans Jazz, Blues, and great Harlem Jazz motifs, this Chicago Bluesman has been turning out great signature Blues for more than a half century. The website is robmoore-guitar.com
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Drumming Legend Ginger Baker and Son, Kofi: A Revealing Insight

On this episode, an undiscovered look inside one of the 20th and 21st Centuries most enigmatic musical personalities. The U.K. band Sons of Cream will be performing in St. Charles at the Arcada Theatre on February 21. As the band name would indicate, two of the members, Malcom and Kofi, are sons of two of the original members of the legendary Cream – Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker.  The third member of this highly talented trio is guitarist Rob Johnson, who is a grandnephew of Ginger.   Hardly resting on heritage, as a drummer Kofi baker has built an impressive resume in his own right, playing with Manfred Mann’s Steve Waller, you toured with Jack Bruce in Budapest, UFO’s Vinnie Moore, Steve Marriot and Lost City. A short list… 
Kofi supports Animal Rescue and is the author of a book on drumming techniques titled, The Forgotten foot, available on Amazon.
The website is: kofibaker.com

Murder, Mayhem and Music, with Dante Ingram

A would-be target for knife thrower, Mark Faje, actress, singer and aerial cabaret dancer whose partner is a 5-foot skeleton are just some one the many hats Dante Ingram wears. Mark and Dante were also featured on the Discovery Channel. Her band, the Side Show Villains have just released a new EP, perfect for the Halloween season, or as the soundtrack for the podcast, My favorite Murder. The EP, Claws for Breakfast, a collection of songs about criminality, revenge, addiction, and, is also a brilliant metaphor for modern relationships. The music, a mix of Retro Noir, 70s funk, Latin themes, Euro café, shades of Vaudeville, and even Western Movie motifs.
The website is sideshowvillains.com. sideshowvillains.bandcamp.com/album/claws-for-breakfast
Keep up with Dante on Instagram, @_dantesingram
Host: WC Turck

Steve Fossen and Heart by Heart

Steve Fossen is the bassist of the iconic Rock band Heart, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Steve maintains that auspicious legacy through his continuing project, Heart by Heart, which features a great ensemble of musicians including original Heart drummer Mike DeRosier. Close your eyes and you’ll be transported back to 1977, the band’s, and arguably Rock’s heyday. Heart by Heart, is also the amazing vocalist Somar Macek, an insanely talented guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist Lizzy Daymont and an outstanding guitarist Chad Quist.
Heart by Heart will be performing September 27 in Batavia at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre. website: https://www.heartbyheart.com And bataviafineartscentre.org

Red Spot Rhythm Section's Joshua Siegal in Twilight

Joshua Siegal is the heart and soul behind Red Spot Rhythm Section. The new album is Twilight. The websites are redspotrhythmsection.com and joshuasiegal.org.
Find Red Spot Rhythm Section of Bandcamp and on Spotify.
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A Case of the Blues with Otis' Boone Froggett

Otis is Boone Froggett on guitar and vocals, Bassist John Seeley, Alex Wells on guitar, and Dale Myers on drums. Their latest single is Last Fool in the Line. The website is theotisband.com. 
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A Definition of Prog Rock- Beowulf, the new Album from Pangaea

Brothers, Corey and Andi Schenck are part of the great American born and raised Progressive Rock band, Pangaea. Their latest very strong album is titled, Beowulf. The website is Pangaea.band.

Joe Di Zillo-Bringing it Back

Joe Di Zillo is one of those hidden gems in Chicago music, taking the best of the Post-Punk and Indie-Rock genres, together with alt-Country and Blues, and tantalizing references to the Stones and Kinks among other classic greats: The Tubes, Marshall Crenshaw and Elvis Costello. His music will always keep you guessing what comes next. His latest album is Bringing It Back, a strong collection of songs. The website is joedizillo.com. Find his music at joedizillo.bandcamp.com, as well as on his YouTube page.

Pablo Cruise: Anatomy of a Hit Single with Cory Lerios

Cory lerios, founding member of Pablo Cruise talks the evolution of the band from the early  70s, and their hit singles, including the Iconic sons, "Whatcha Gonna Do," and "Love Will Find a Way." 
Pablo Cruise appears Thursday, July 25th 2024 at the North Shore Center for the performing arts in Skokie. The website is https://www.pablocruise.com
Keep up to date with the band on Facebook at, pabloCruiseMusic.
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Host: WC Turck