EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 53 MIN
Rob Stepen Returns on HOGPOD Chicago Local Music Podcast: Generations, Epiphany & Super Bowl 🎸
from H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene · host HogPod Chicagoland's Hyper Local Music Chat
Ever rediscover a lost cassette from the '90s Chicago scene and end up booking a Canadian musician by mistake? Rob Stepen is back on Hogpod Chicago Local Music Chat spilling all that and more in this must-watch episode! Dive into nostalgic tales like rotating gigs at legendary spots (Riverbend, Broken Oar, Monaco's in McHenry, Dark Crystal Lounge in Crystal Lake, Neighborhood Inn) while chasing bands like Joey and Sam DeMarco who packed houses back then. Hear the wild story of finding a 1990 Fugitive tape with a Joey DeMarco shoutout, and the hilarious Facebook mixup that led to booking the "wrong" Joey from Canada.Rob breaks down killer upcoming gigs: The Generations rock March 6 (Pete's crashing it too!), the jaw-dropping Epiphany Center — a renovated 1885 church turned 42,000 sq ft music epicenter in the West Loop with four venues, historic vibes, and top-tier sound/lights. We've got a tour video to show it off. Hogpod perk: Hit Beth's booth and drop "I saw the podcast" for free merch!Then it's legacy time with the Sons of Cream at Arcada Theatre on March 8 — Kofi Baker (Ginger's son), Malcolm Bruce (Jack's son), and Rob Johnson (Eric Clapton's nephew) fusing blues, psych, and rock like their dads. The Generations are special guests — it's in the DNA!Music news: Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl sparks our round-robin dream halftime picks (rock heavy, of course). Rob shares how he lands TV gigs nonstop, including Bongo Mike's Channel 2 spot on March 26 at 9:45 AM, timed perfectly before their Epiphany show. Wrap with the March 28 charity jam in Lansing, IL — a round-robin fundraiser for a domestic abuse shelter with heavy hitters like Elise and Luis (Pete's offering rides!).This episode is pure Chicago music energy — hit play and tell us in the comments: What's your ultimate Super Bowl halftime act?Timestamps:0:00 Intro (Surrender Lyrics Riff)1:01 Venue Nostalgia: Riverbend, Broken Oar, Monaco's, Dark Crystal Lounge1:44 Lost 1990 Fugitive Cassette Tape Story2:23 Joey DeMarco Mixup & Canadian Booking3:00 Generations Show March 6 - / 18v7w2uzwz 3:19 Bongo Mike on Channel 2 News March 263:57 Epiphany Center - https://epiphanychi.com/ and https://epiphanychi.com/tickets/4:44 Epiphany Tour Video - • Epiphany Center for the Arts - (Music Venu... 10:05 Hogpod Free Merch Shoutout - Say "I saw the podcast" at Beth's booth16:04 Sons of Cream Show - https://oshows.com/event/sons-of-crea...19:30 Music in the News: Bad Bunny Super Bowl & Round Robin Wishes39:35 How Rob Gets on TV All the Time - https://robstepenmusic.com/the-band/50:14 Lansing Charity Jam March 28Guest Links:Website: https://robstepenmusic.com/Facebook: / robstepenmusic Instagram: / robstepenmusic Linktree: https://linktr.ee/robstepenmusicSupport Hogpod on Patreon: / hogpod ($5 Buy Us A Beer)Want to be on the show? Contact Beth Miller at [email protected] or 708-287-3692#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #RobStepen #TheGenerations #EpiphanyCenter #SonsOfCream #SuperBowlMusic
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Ever rediscover a lost cassette from the '90s Chicago scene and end up booking a Canadian musician by mistake? Rob Stepen is back on Hogpod Chicago Local Music Chat spilling all that and more in this must-watch episode! Dive into nostalgic tales like rotating gigs at legendary spots (Riverbend, Broken Oar, Monaco's in McHenry, Dark Crystal Lounge in Crystal Lake, Neighborhood Inn) while chasing bands like Joey and Sam DeMarco who packed houses back then. Hear the wild story of finding a 1990 Fugitive tape with a Joey DeMarco shoutout, and the hilarious Facebook mixup that led to booking the "wrong" Joey from Canada.Rob breaks down killer upcoming gigs: The Generations rock March 6 (Pete's crashing it too!), the jaw-dropping Epiphany Center — a renovated 1885 church turned 42,000 sq ft music epicenter in the West Loop with four venues, historic vibes, and top-tier sound/lights. We've got a tour video to show it off. Hogpod perk: Hit Beth's booth and drop "I saw the podcast" for free merch!Then it's legacy time with the Sons of Cream at Arcada Theatre on March 8 — Kofi Baker (Ginger's son), Malcolm Bruce (Jack's son), and Rob Johnson (Eric Clapton's nephew) fusing blues, psych, and rock like their dads. The Generations are special guests — it's in the DNA!Music news: Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl sparks our round-robin dream halftime picks (rock heavy, of course). Rob shares how he lands TV gigs nonstop, including Bongo Mike's Channel 2 spot on March 26 at 9:45 AM, timed perfectly before their Epiphany show. Wrap with the March 28 charity jam in Lansing, IL — a round-robin fundraiser for a domestic abuse shelter with heavy hitters like Elise and Luis (Pete's offering rides!).This episode is pure Chicago music energy — hit play and tell us in the comments: What's your ultimate Super Bowl halftime act?Timestamps:0:00 Intro (Surrender Lyrics Riff)1:01 Venue Nostalgia: Riverbend, Broken Oar, Monaco's, Dark Crystal Lounge1:44 Lost 1990 Fugitive Cassette Tape Story2:23 Joey DeMarco Mixup & Canadian Booking3:00 Generations Show March 6 - / 18v7w2uzwz 3:19 Bongo Mike on Channel 2 News March 263:57 Epiphany Center - https://epiphanychi.com/ and https://epiphanychi.com/tickets/4:44 Epiphany Tour Video - • Epiphany Center for the Arts - (Music Venu... 10:05 Hogpod Free Merch Shoutout - Say "I saw the podcast" at Beth's booth16:04 Sons of Cream Show - https://oshows.com/event/sons-of-crea...19:30 Music in the News: Bad Bunny Super Bowl & Round Robin Wishes39:35 How Rob Gets on TV All the Time - https://robstepenmusic.com/the-band/50:14 Lansing Charity Jam March 28Guest Links:Website: https://robstepenmusic.com/Facebook: / robstepenmusic Instagram: / robstepenmusic Linktree: https://linktr.ee/robstepenmusicSupport Hogpod on Patreon: / hogpod ($5 Buy Us A Beer)Want to be on the show? Contact Beth Miller at [email protected] or 708-287-3692#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #RobStepen #TheGenerations #EpiphanyCenter #SonsOfCream #SuperBowlMusic
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