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CHIRP Podcasts
First Time First Scare - Adam Burke
The First Time is CHIRP Radio’s live lit and music series. Back in October 2013, the series saw its first show at its new home, Martyrs’, in North Center. The theme was first scare.
Adam Burke is a comedian and writer who’s become a regular feature in Chicago’s stand-up comedy scene. For his first scare story, Adam reached back to his childhood in Ireland when he was convinced his brother and father were conspiring to break both of his arms.
Join us for our next First Time—First Lesson, at Martyrs’ on January 15th. Click here for more information.
Podcast produced by Mickey Capper
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Artist Interviews Those Darlins
CHIRP's Micha Ward sat down to dinner with Those Darlins before their show at Schubas to talk about how the band's sound has evolved, why they dropped their surnames, and mid-interview drop-ins from random fans.
produced by Vince Ziols
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Artist Interviews Minor Characters
CHIRP's Katie Owens met up with Chicago's Minor Characters before their show at Empty Bottle. They discussed their forthcoming debut full-length, how Joyce Johnson inspired the band’s name, and aspiring to play The Hideout.
You can catch Minor Characters next at Tomorrow Never Knows 2014 at Schubas Tavern on January 15.
produced by Liz Anderson
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Artist Interviews Surfer Blood
CHIRP's Blake Burkhart went backtage at the Bottom Lounge with Surfer Blood, where they talked about the difficulties of recording with a producer, the benefits of touring with the Pixies, and why the Bottom Lounge is a special venue.
produced by Gabe Michalski
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Artist Interviews Bare Mutants
CHIRP's Julie Mueller sat down with Jered and Leslie from Bare Mutants on the eve of their record release show for The Affliction at the Empty Bottle. They discussed how that venue is a thread connecting all members of the band, and how things have changed since Jered formed The Ponys 10 years ago.
Bare Mutants will play the Tomorrow Never Knows Fest at Schubas Tavern on January 17th.
produced by Daniel Musisi SSebowa
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