Hog Pod with Mike Dermont: From Friction to Coterie - The Power of Music for Charity

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Hog Pod as we sit down with the multi-talented Mike Dermont, a staple in the local rock scene. From his days with Friction and Struck Down to his current work with Coterie, Mike shares his incredible journey through music and the unique mission of Coterie to raise funds for various charities through live performances. In this episode, Mike talks about: His early days with Friction and Struck Down The formation and evolution of Coterie The process of organizing large-scale charity events with diverse musicians The impact of these events on both the music community and the charities they support Plus, get a sneak peek into Coterie’s upcoming events, including a special show on 8/24 at the Broken Oar benefiting The Apraxia Connection. Key Moments: 0:00 Friction Glory were his bands Struck Down https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ha1P...3:46 Mike Dermont from Coterie joins the show   / coteriemusic    / 932407922011412  4:14 Mike Orfanos introduces Mike Dermont   / frictionrocks  5:33 Music keeps sucking Mike Dermont back in - Mike's musical journey 9:11 How did Coterie get started?   / coteriemusic  10:53 Wolfgang Paul   / wolfgang-paul-100064073312151  14:25 Where did the name Coterie come from? 15:50 What is the process of getting members to join? What’s the selection process for Coterie? 25:00 How do you pick the songs for Coterie? 26:48 Are there younger performers out there to backfill? 33:13 Coterie hangover 33:39 Coterie Event Saturday 8/24   / 932407922011412  https://www.brokenoar.com/events Funds going to https://www.theapraxiaconnection.org/37:32 If you’d like to join Coterie, contact Mike Dermont   / mdermont    / coteriemusic  38:11 Holiday Heroes charity https://www.holiday-heroes.org/ January Coterie event: MoTown theme at Sundance Saloon 40:43 Bobby Carlsen clip 41:30 Bongo Mike upcoming shows 43:15 Struck Down 44:10 Larry Malatz clip #HogPod #MikeDermont #Coterie #FrictionBand #StruckDown #CharityEvent #LiveMusic #ChicagoRockScene #BlackDiamondSessions #SoundtracksOfAGeneration #MusicForCharity #Motown #RockMusic #musiccommunity