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

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

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome James Costanza — percussionist, bandleader, and nephew of legendary Mr. Bongo Jack Costanzo.Hosted by Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons & Chris “Rhodesy” RhodesBooking by Beth Miller (Beth@hogpod.org | 708-287-3692)✨ Highlights of the conversation:🥁 Bongo roots & the legacy of Jack Costanzo🎶 Influences, drum circles & Chicago percussion stories🎤 Playing with Supernatural Soul, Brass from the Past & more0:00 Vehicle – The Ides Of March cover James Costanza Bongos6:54 Hearing The Call https://hearingthecall.org/give/9:30 Bongo James Costanza12:28 Jack_Costanzo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Co…15:49 Bongo Influences21:26 Soldier Field Bucket Brigade22:45 Drum Circles33:02 James Costanza FB Page   / james.costanza.3  36:25 Supernatural Soul Band https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…41:57 Mosquitos playing Highwood Pumpkinfest   / 16zbwv2ask  44:40 Bongo Mike Special Questions segment46:33 Grandson stop bySupport the Hogpod on Patreon →   / hogpod  Book a guest via Beth Miller → Beth@hogpod.org | 708-287-3692#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #MikeOrfanos #MikeDermont #PeteJansons #ChrisRhodesyRhodes #BethMiller #JamesCostanza #MrBongo #Percussion #SupernaturalSoul

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 strategiesPlus: 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/Brookealexis7TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@stupidgirl.chicagoLinktree: https://linktr.ee/stupidgirl.chicagoYouTube: https://youtube.com/@stupidgirlchicago🎧 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 | 708-287-36920:00 Opening Stupid Girl Sizzle Reel Tribute to Garbage1:29 Pre show foolishness5:05 Mike Laskowski intros his band Stupid Girl7:54 Why Garbage?12:04 90’s Chicago Music Scene20:28 Sad Machines Show Clip22:13 South Side Music Scene vs North Side?28:44 Value of doing Open Mic’s and tips to go about doing one29:52 Yacht Rock Event https://www.facebook.com/events/1504225320742869 9/29/25 Vixen McHenry32:02 Julie Preshow ritual/mantra35:00 Lead Singer Preperation tips37:37 Elemental Ters for Fears Julie Warm up41:25 Stupid Girl Cover Clip by Garbage Tribute Band Stupid Girl42:25 Empty49:02 Doing one long set versus splitting into 2 pros and cons58:26 Stupid girls upcoming shows: Upcoming Showshttps://www.facebook.com/events/411741884853142159:00 Mikes other bands Suckerpunch, Tuesday Night Music Club Perfect Circle1:00:40 Mosquitos upcoming shows pumpkin fest highwood https://www.facebook.com/events/5979678464265261:05:16 Bongo Mike’s Segment#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #StupidGirl #GarbageTribute #90sAlternative #MikeOrfanos #MikeDermont #PeteJansons #ChrisRhodesyRhodes #BethMillerKey MomentsHashtags