Chicago, Illinois: All things go, all things go.

Chicago, Illinois: All things go, all things go.

Author: iHeartPodcasts and Double Elvis August 4, 2022 Duration: 32:08

From jazz, gangsters, and bootlegging to the birth of house music, Chicago is that most American of cities—maintaining an uneasy but thrilling equilibrium between the visible and the underground. Host Will Dailey gives you an insider’s look at the stories behind the places that define Chicago’s musical legacy.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist at soundofourtownpod.com

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Sound of Our Town is a production of Double Elvis and iHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Tahaney and Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. 

Additional writing on this episode by Gerald Dowd and Freda Love Smith.

Special thanks to Joe Shanahan and 606 Records for their help with this episode.

Music for this episode composed and performed by Will Dailey. Check out Will’s music:

SOURCES for this episode include:

SOME PLACES YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE:

Smartbar

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

The Hideout

The Tamale Guy

Simon’s Tavern

Lincoln Hall + Schubas Tavern

606 Records

Thalia Hall

Metro 

Constellation

Hungry Brain

Dusty Groove

Reckless

Laurie’s Planet of Sound

Dorian’s Through the Record Shop

 

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Every place has a rhythm, a sonic fingerprint you can feel in its bars, streets, and community spaces. Sound of Our Town is a journey into that local pulse, using music as the map to understand a destination’s heart and history. This isn’t about chart-topping hits; it’s about the venues, the scenes, and the people whose creativity gives a city its distinctive character. Each episode, produced by iHeartPodcasts and Double Elvis, feels like a guided audio postcard, blending a single-voice narrative with candid interviews from those who live and make the music. You’ll discover where to go to hear something authentic and why those spots matter, tracing how historic sounds built a local culture and how new artists are reshaping it right now. The stories are driven by original recordings, placing you directly in the room. Think of this podcast as an invitation for wanderers and free spirits-a deep dive into the cultural fabric of a place, seen through the universal language of sound. It’s for travelers who believe the best souvenirs aren’t things, but experiences and understanding, found just off the beaten path. Tune in to hear the world, one town at a time.
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