(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “happening on your block” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets the lowdown on the super-local EveryBlock.com, learns about the upcoming Widow’s Peak Music Fest, and finds out how to avoid street cleaning parking tickets. Adrian Holovaty — Co-Founder of EveryBlock.com There’s an answer to the question, “What’s happening in my neighborhood?” Adrian gives us the details about this super-local website. Michael Teach and David “Chewie” Rothenberg— From Chicago Acoustic Underground and the guys behind the Widow’s Peak Music Fest OTL’s associate producer, Megan Sandilands, files her report on this upcoming music festival in the outskirts of Chicago that features lots of local talent. Molly Curry — Co-Founder of Stop Parking Tickets Do you hate to walk out to your car only to find that it’s been ticketed because it’s street-sweeping day in your neighborhood? Megan is on a quest to help you avoid those terrible tickets! OTL #188 local music provided by Luke Sayers…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “best open mic” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a Chicago history lesson, remembers the life of an old friend, and discusses the Chicago open mic scene. Terry Gregory — The Self-Proclaimed “Chicagologist” and founder of Chicagology.com This site is a wealth of information on the history of Chicago during the 19th Century. Terry tells us why he got this site started and some cool facts we can learn about our city. Scott Lucas— Lead Singer and Guitarist for Local H Recently we learned that Mike “Rosie” Rosenquist passed away. Who is Rosie? He was a lawyer working in Springfield and one of the behind-the-scenes guys for Chicago’s Local H. He was also a childhood friend to OTL host Mike Stephen. Scott and Mike share some memories of Rosie’s life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Rosenquist family during this difficult time. Mike Rosenquist Britni Day — Contributor to Loud Loop Press Britni and some fellow writers came up with their list of the Top 10 Open Mics in Chicago. She shares what she found during her travels around the city and talks about the local open mic scene. OTL #182 local music provided by Gold Motel…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Loud Loop Press Outside the Loop Radio Terry Gregory WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “music is good for the soul” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen plugs the new OTL Facebook Fan Page, learns about music thanatology, and profiles two Chicago artists doing some great work with local youth. Margaret Pasquesi and Tony Pederson — Certified Music Thanatologists Recently I traveled to Skokie to chat with Margaret and Tony about music thanatology. We discuss this approach to end-of-life care and hear what a thanatologic music vigil sounds like. A Harp Used in a Music Vigil Mike Bancroft and Evan Plummer— Local Artists and the Guys behind Co-Op Image and Garage Spaces Earlier this week I recorded an interview with these guys in Mike’s garage, which is actually a gallery space. They discuss their efforts to bring art to local area youth and their Garage Spaces project. A Billboard on Division St. Plugging Mike and Evan’s Work Check out the New OTL Facebook Fan Page! — We’re so 21st Century Yup, we’re staying on top of the technology wave and the OTL Facebook page is up and running. Become an official “fan” of the show and stay in touch with the OTL community! Click Above to Head On Over to the OTL Facebook Fan Page! OTL #181 local music provided by Mike Golden and Friends…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Co-Op Image Evan Plummer Mike Bancroft Mike Stephen Music Thanatology Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “loud outside the loop press” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the guys who figured out the impact (or lack thereof) of the CTA service cuts, discusses the Chicago music scene with a local blogger, and gets the latest on the red light camera saga from the Parking Ticket Geek. Luke Joyner and Max Shron — University of Chicago grads and the guys behind picturingtransit.com Have the cuts in service by the CTA really affected our commutes? Luke and Max created a website about this issue and they tell us their findings. Richard Giraldi— Founder and Editor of Loud Loop Press Loud Loop Press aims to cover Chicago’s vast music scene all in one blog. Richard discusses this massive task. The Parking Ticket Geek — OTL Parking Correspondent and Blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Parking Ticket Geek returns to the show to give us the lowdown on the push to get red light cameras out of IL and his take on the five minute grace period for parking payboxes. OTL #178 local music provided by The Locals…
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Music Chicago parking Chicago Radio Loud Loop Press Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek WLUW