OTL: Episode #281- To Be Demolished series, Trakan’s new album, The City Life Supplement podcast

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “city life supplement” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about an online series that documents local buildings in danger of demolition, highlights a local musician’s new record, and discusses a new “A Prairie Home Companion” podcast based in Chicago.   David Schalliol– Creator of the To Be Demolished series and Managing Editor of GapersBlock.com Every year there are hundreds of Chicago buildings are threatened with demolition.  David tells us about his efforts to document 100 of these buildings online over the next year. Photo courtesy of David Schalliol.     Trakan– Local musician and good-guy Bears fan His new album, Powder Kegs Beneath Dagger Trees, is finished and he’s having a record release party on February 20th at Webster Wine Bar.  We hear how WLUW influenced his life in an excerpt from an interview recorded in 2009 on OTL #147. Trakan rocking out. Matt Lyle— Head writer and host of The City Life Supplement podcast This live show that’s also distributed as a podcast is described as a metropolitan “A Prairie Home Companion” and it’s all about life in Chicago.  You can attend the next performance at Transistor Chicago on February 25th.     OTL #281 local music provided by Trakan…

OTL: Episode #274- The 2011 Christmas Spectacular!

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Santa Claus is comin’ to town” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gives thanks, has an exclusive interview with Santa Claus and grooves to the sweet sounds of local Holiday music. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!     Santa Claus– A very special OTL guest The man himself joins us from the North Pole to preview his annual world-wide ride this Christmas Eve.  He also unveils his “naughty and nice list.”   What we think Santa looks like… OTL Host Mike Stephen’s Christmas tree.  He’s a glutton for punishment. OTL #274 local music provided by The YMTE Podcast…

OTL: Episode #271- Music that educates kids, Chicago without IL?, Best and worst intersections in Chicago

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “best intersection” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a local teacher who uses music to educate his students, re-examines the question, “Would Chicago Be Better Off Without IL?,” and discusses the best and worst intersections in the city.   Matt Baron— Local musician, teacher, and founder of Coach House Sounds We learn about Matt’s approach to teaching children English- music.  He’s planning on making an album full of educational music for kids.  Check out his Kickstarter page too! Matt Baron     Chicago Without IL?– Revisiting a question we looked at on OTL #185 A listener weighed in on the above question, so we re-examine this topic.     Steven Vance— Co-founder of GridChicago.com In a recent post, Steven looked at some of the best and worst intersections in the city.  We chat about what he wrote.   Photo courtesy of GridChicago.com OTL #271 local music provided by Baron von Something…

OTL: Episode #253- Anne Elizabeth Moore Deconstructs Jeans, OhLNo.com, Robert Rodi Jazz Vocal Jam

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “ohlno” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to artist and author Anne Elizabeth Moore about her new project at the MCA, learns about ohlno.com, and visits a local Jazz vocalist jam session.   Anne Elizabeth Moore— Artist, Critic, and Author Anne joins us live from Georgia in the former USSR to tell us about her work there and her upcoming performance project at the MCA called Garment Work, where she will deconstruct a pair of denim jeans. A pair of deconstructed blue jeans. Bob Vonderau– Founder of OhLNo.com We learn about this site where you can read and post stories about experiences on Chicago’s “L.” Robert Rodi— Chicago author and host of the Robert Rodi and Friends Jam Every 3rd Tuesday of the month you can catch this singer’s jam at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge. Robert Rodi and Friends Jam Session   OTL #253 local music provided by The Lawrence Peters Outfit…