Ep 281 Bottomz Up

Ep 281 Bottomz Up

Author: Ray the Roadie & Hollywood Mike May 12, 2026 Duration: 44:44
Send us Fan Mail The Bottomz Up Band is a high-energy dance and cover band based in the Chicago area. They are known for performing a wide variety of "feel-good" music, spanning genres such as country, classic rock, pop, disco, new wave, and funk. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Tune into the Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast for a backstage pass to the city's vibrant music scene, hosted by two guys who've lived it. Ray the Roadie and Hollywood Mike bring decades of combined experience-from loading gear to fronting bands like Cadillac Groove-to every conversation. Each week, they sit down with the musicians and bands shaping Chicago's sound, diving into more than just the latest gig or album. You'll hear stories that trace the deep roots of rock in the city, honest assessments of what it's like to make a living in music now, and frank discussions about the hurdles and triumphs artists face. This isn't a formal interview show; it's the feeling of hanging out after a set, where the talk turns to history, hustle, and why this music matters. The podcast captures the specific character of Chicago's community, from legendary venues to the next generation carving their own path. Listen for genuine, often humorous, conversations that only insiders like Ray and Mike can pull off, offering a unique blend of news, legacy, and performance insight that feels like a weekly check-in from the heart of a rock n roll town.
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Duration: 43:05
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Duration: 51:21
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Duration: 49:47
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Ep 268 Shades of Grey - S.O.G [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:00
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Ep 267 Good Country [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:16
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Ep 266 Rockaholics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:13
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Ep 265 Lisa Canning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:39
Send us Fan Mail Lisa is a firm believer that artists are here on this earth to make a difference in the lives of others. One of the ways she makes a difference is by helping clarinetists find their voice on the right in…
Ep 264 The Gringo Bros. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:58
Send us Fan Mail The Gringo Bros. exist to remind you what real rock sounds like. They take those legendary riffs you grew up on and inject them with raw, unapologetic energy - because these songs deserve to be played ri…
Ep 263 Wildeye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:12
Send us Fan Mail " WILDEYE BAND" is a high energy audience pleasing band covering hits from the 60's 70's and 80's and 90’s Classic Rock & Country. Only Radio hits and artist you know. Support the show Podcast edited by…
Ep 262 The Shining [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:24
Send us Fan Mail As mankind deteriorates, The Shining has amused itself with the craft of music. Wretched human filth gather in dark, smoke-filled bars throughout Chicago land lured by the promise of a rock show. With th…