Regina Karma 🎤 From Mississippi Gospel to Chicago Soul | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast

This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome the powerhouse vocalist Regina Karma — a Mississippi-born singer who has lit up Chicago’s stages with soul, R&B, jazz, and gospel.Joining hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes, along with special guest hosts Chris “CBob” Bobrowski (Rok Brigade) and Wally Swiatly (Simply Wally Band), Regina takes us on a journey from her Southern gospel roots and BB King inspirations to Kansas City’s jazz district and her big leap into Chicago’s vibrant music scene.She shares unforgettable stories — from opening for Gladys Knight, Gloria Gaynor, and Air Supply, to singing the national anthem for the WNBA, to her exciting new role as a backup singer for Gino Vannelli.We dive into:🎶 Growing up in Mississippi & Kansas City jazz roots🎤 Regina’s Chicago music rise at Gibson’s and Green Dolphin🌆 Comparing Kansas City, Nashville, and Chicago music scenes🎹 Regina & Wally’s instant vocal chemistry🔥 Breaking news: Regina joins Gino Vannelli this fall!Key Moments:0:00 Opening clip1:19 Memories of Old Chicago2:32 Shout out to Daniel Nunamaker!3:52 Regina Karma6:20 Who has best hotdogs in Chicago?7:03 Chris “CBob” Bobrowski joins the show + clip from last appearance:    • Chris “CBob” Bobrowski of Rok Brigade Supe...  9:10 Mosquitos gig at Sundance Saloon (Aug 8):   / 551493037930876  10:10 Supfan Dan Show Clip:    • Creative Minds Drummer Mike Hansen & Super...  10:53 Wally Swiatly joins the show:    • Wally Swiatly Talks Singing with Train & S...  12:57 Mike Dermont & Beth Miller at Moon 45th reunion show clip:    • Moon Band Reunion 🎸 Brian Priest & Dannie ...  15:00 Wally Swiatly introduces Regina Karma19:35 Regina and family singing “I’ll Fly Away”22:10 Regina opening for Gladys Knight & Air Supply24:10 Shout out to Ron Onesti’s meatballs25:41 How Regina Karma and Wally Swiatly connected27:22 Singing the National Anthem (Wally & Regina)31:55 Regina growing up in Mississippi42:16 Green Mill shout out Dave Jemelo47:40 Putting harmonies together and backing vocals52:03 Music scenes: KC, Nashville, Austin vs. Chicago1:04:00 Gibson’s Rosemont memories1:06:38 Shout out to Greg Horan, owner Gregory’s: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...1:07:05 Shout out Beth Miller — want to get on the show? Get ahold of her!1:07:55 Regina’s funniest moment with Ron Onesti & Gladys Knight1:10:45 Strangest moment on stage1:15:40 Bongo Mike Question Segment1:18:40 Regina’s upcoming shows — Aug 14 Taylor Street Fest:   / 1840046766552186  1:19:30 Regina’s big news — backup gig with Gino Vannelli! https://ginov.com/1:20:35 Want to book Regina?   / regina.karma.820112  1:20:50 Wally Swiatly upcoming shows1:21:25 Chris Bobrowski (Rok Brigade) upcoming shows — Aug 14, Lake Geneva Venetian Festival:   / 693212713337461  1:22:19 Chris Rhodes — Drummer for hire1:22:40 Bongo Mike Orfanos upcoming show — Aug 8 Sundance Saloon w/ The Mosquitos1:23:00 Mike Dermont Coterie Yacht Rock Sept 28Connect with Regina Karma:Facebook:   / regina.karma.820112  Instagram:   / reginakarma  🎧 Enjoying the show? Support Hogpod on Patreon and help us keep the Chicago music stories alive!  / hogpod  Are you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:[email protected] | 708-287-3692Hashtags:#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #ReginaKarma #GinoVannelli #GladysKnight #AirSupply #GloriaGaynor #CBob #WallySwiatly #RokBrigade #SimplyWallyBand #ChicagoBands #MusicPodcast #MikeOrfanos #MikeDermont #PeteJansons #ChrisRhodesyRhodes #BethMiller