Tony Engel of Blockchain Coalition & GraveReign on Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast

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Welcome to the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast with Tony Engel, lead singer of Blockchain Coalition and GraveReign! From originals like “Caught in the Undertow” to a fresh “West End Girls” cover, Tony shares his journey through Chicago music, DIY tips, and why he delays Spotify. Hear about upcoming shows, including Blockchain Coalition opening for Kings X and the Moon 45th Anniversary benefit. Plus, Tony’s take on AI music, why “Comfortably Numb” is the best song ever, and advice for new bands!Stream the Bands: Caught in the Undertow - Blockchain Coalition: • "Undertow" 2023 Video by BlockChain Coalition Get a Little Closer - Blockchain Coalition: • Get A Little Closer (Exclusive Lyric Video... West End Girls Cover - Blockchain Coalition: • BlockChain Coalition Re-envisions WEST END... GraveReign Music: https://gravereignband.com/Upcoming Shows: Kings X at The Vixen - July 6, 2025: / 1hw7pvhui5 Moon 45th Anniversary - July 25, 2025: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5535112...Subscribe for more Chicago music insights: / @hogpodchicagomusicscenepodcast Connect with us: Tony Engel - Facebook: / tony.engel Blockchain Coalition - Website: https://bccbandchicago.com/ GraveReign - Website: https://gravereignband.com/Key Moments0:00 Caught in the Undertow Blockchain Coalition • "Undertow" 2023 Video by BlockChain Coalition 3:00 Moon 45th Anniversary Reunion https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5535112...4:45 Grocery Shopping Techniques6:00 Tony Engel / tony.engel Lead Singer Blockchain Coalition / blockchainband https://bccbandchicago.com/GraveReign https://gravereignband.com/?fbclid=Iw...15:00 Dough Shoenbeck Clip28:00 Suburban versus Chicago Music Scene Differences33:45 AI Music34:20 Formula of writing an original song36:30 Best Song ever written?45:26 Caught in the Undertow Blockchain Coalition • "Undertow" 2023 Video by BlockChain Coalition 52:11 Get a little closer Blockchain Coalition • Get A Little Closer (Exclusive Lyric Video... 59:02 Monetizing Spotify any tips?1:03:05 Advice to new bands trying to make it1:05:15 $200K into your band from a label how does it work?1:09:40 How do you get sponsorships?1:12:39 Wolfgang Paul’s sponsorship deals and clip • Wolfgang Paul (ARRA, Tom Sawyer) | Chicago... 1:14:12 Do we need a pollstar monitoring attendance for local music scene1:19:40 Merch advise1:24:25 Tony’s upcoming shows Opening / 1hw7pvhui5 1:28:58 West End Girls covered by Blockchain Coalition • BlockChain Coalition Re-envisions WEST END... Hashtags#ChicagoMusic #BlockchainCoalition #GraveReign #TonyEngel #HogpodChicago #MusicPodcast #OriginalMusic #CoverSongs #MusicIndustry #DIYMusic #ChicagoMusicScene #SuburbanMusic #AIMusic #MerchTips #BandAdvice #KingsX #MoonAnniversary #GraveReignBand

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