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Artist Interviews EGO
Local Chicago band EGO spent 2015 recording an album for each zodiac sign, a project that ended up including over 100 songs and six hours of music. CHIRP volunteer Pat Seymour caught up with them at Cafe Mustache during the release party for their 14-cassette zodiac box set to talk about the year-long conceptual process and how it helped them grow as a band.
produced by Pat Seymour
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Person of Interest Person of Interest: Drew Swithin
Where: Lincoln Square
“I take the ride with everybody.”
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Artist Interviews John Lydon
After John "Johnny Rotten" Lydon played with Public Image Ltd. at Concord Music Hall, CHIRP's Cher Vincent talked with the punk rock legend about how he has been a supporter of women's rights since the Sex Pistols days, his journey to finally becoming an official U.S. citizen, and the undeniable power of rebellion.
Produced by Cher Vincent (@chermusings)
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Artist Interviews Varsity
CHIRP volunteer Melanie Kruvelis hung out with Jake, Dylan, and Pat of local band Varsity at the CHIRP studios at the tail end of 2015. They chatted about starting a band with friends, the songs that always get stuck in their heads, and the best way to shotgun a beer.
produced by Melanie Kruvelis (@internetmelanie)
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First Time First Sign - Steve Dawson and Diane Christiansen
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Steve Dawson and Diane Christiansen have been co-conspirators, husband and wife, and leaders of the band Dolly Varden for more than 20 years. They live in Wicker Park with their dog Neville and their two rats, Gnocchi and Loretta. When they aren’t singing together, Diane spends her time making paintings and animations (christiansenstudio.com) and Steve teaches songwriting at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
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