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Archers & Illuminators

Archers & Illuminators

By This Ordinary Guy on May 20, 2012

On this episode, Archers & Illuminators talk about their new song, how they got started with music, and what went down at their band house. Archers & Illuminators Check out Archers & Illiminators on Facebook

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged Archers & Illuminators, Chicago Band, Faith, Metal, Music, rock | Leave a response

Delightful Downfall

Delightful Downfall

By This Ordinary Guy on March 29, 2012

Delightful Downfall joins Justin and John to talk about their upcoming EP, show at The House of Blues, and to premier an unreleased track. You can find more about the band at delightfuldownfall.com. Delightful Downfall Check out Delightful Downfall on Facebook.

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged chicago, delightful, downfall, ep, house of blues, mature, rock | Leave a response

Villains Company

Villains Company

By This Ordinary Guy on February 28, 2012

Justin and John chat with the guys from Villains Company about their new album which drops this Friday. We play three unreleased songs and find out what these guys have in store for summer 2012. Villians Company Check out Villains Company on Facebook

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged chicago, rock, smooth, villains company | Leave a response

Subject To Change

Subject To Change

By This Ordinary Guy on February 20, 2012

This week we spoke with the guys of Subject To Change. They are a local rock band that regularly performs in Chicago area bars. Subject To Change Check out Subject To Change on Facebook!

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged bar, chicago, Jason Glade, Karl Grzeszczak, Mark Salvesen, Matthew Schuessler, rock, subject to change, zombies | Leave a response

Saline

Saline

By This Ordinary Guy on February 3, 2012

This week the guys packed up the mic and headed over to Chicago’s west loop for a chat with Saline. This Chicago native band has an EP titled “Blackout” currently available and a full length album on the way! Saline Check out Saline on Facebook! O and about that full length… we were lucky enough [...]

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged Adam Noreen, Blackout, chicago, Connie Dizonno, Derrick Mayes, rock, saline, Tim Olejnik, Tyler Caprio | Leave a response

ICHML “A City Submerged” Review

ICHML “A City Submerged” Review

By John Weldon on October 23, 2011

I Can Hear Myself Levitate (ICHML) is a alternative/rock band out of Chicago, IL. They are released a new EP entitled “A City Submerged” I was able to get a copy of the CD and I couldn’t have been more impressed. They have such a unique sound that I can’t help but fall into. It [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music, Music Reviews | Tagged a city submerged, chicago, i can hear myself levitate, ichml, Music, rock | Leave a response

Performance Review – Victorian Halls @ The Beat Kitchen

Performance Review – Victorian Halls @ The Beat Kitchen

By John Weldon on October 10, 2011

Victorian Halls resides in Chicago, Illinois, and what better a venue than The Beat Kitchen for them to start off their east coast tour. This band had one of the most energetic stage shows that I’ve ever seen! Their keyboard player Carlos Luna went absolutely nuts. At one point he ran to the side of [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music, Music Reviews | Tagged beat kitchen, concert, event, Music, noisecore, rock, victorian halls, victory records | Leave a response

The Stateside Menace

The Stateside Menace

By This Ordinary Guy on June 20, 2011

This week we had a chat with an indie-rock band called The Stateside Menace. Listen in as these guys from Nashville share a story about getting lost in England! The Stateside Menace

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged indie rock, interview, Nashville, rock, the stateside menace | Leave a response

“Adora” Artist Review

“Adora” Artist Review

By John Weldon on May 26, 2011

The Band: With a piano, female vocalist, and the name Adora… What’s not to like?! Adora is a rock/alternative band from Chicago, IL. This band has explosive energy and a sound like no other. With Stormie at the helm, Chris behind the drums, Michael on the guitar, and Keith on the keys, the stars are [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music | Tagged adora, branches, breaking, rock, save, stormie, yourself | Leave a response

Bartlett Battle of the Bands (Official Site)

Bartlett Battle of the Bands (Official Site)

By Justin on May 6, 2011

NOTICE: This event has already taken place. Live near Chicago? Come on out the the 1st Annual Bartlett Fourth of July Battle of the Bands! Kick off this great weekend with a night full of music, food, beer and fun! The Date: Thursday June 30, 2011 The Time: 5-8pm The Cost: None, its free to [...]

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 4th of july, bartlett, battle of the bands, Beer, fest, fourth of july, Music, rock, summer | 3 Responses

Indie On The Move

Indie On The Move

By This Ordinary Guy on May 2, 2011

This week we bring you a quick interview with Kyle from indieonthemove.com. His website offers bands a current database of venues across the country. indieonthemove

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged band, bus, indie bands, indie on the move, Music, rock, touring | 1 Response

“Dorian’s Decay” Artist Review

“Dorian’s Decay” Artist Review

By John Weldon on March 28, 2011

The Band: Straight from the burbs of Chicago, Dorian’s Decay emerges as the next up and coming act for the hardcore/hard rock scene in all the states. Their vocalist Nick hits every note right on key and really knows how to get the crowd going with his “in yo face” type performance. You’d never expect [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music | Tagged alive by my design, decay, Dorian's, Dorian's Decay, rock | Leave a response

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