Local Loft Episode 346

"Don't let it end, baby we could have so much more." (Styx 1983)

 

All seasons have to change. But it's hard to change your frame of mind if you've been to one of many Summer 2024 shows with original Chicago Punk, Metal, Alternative Rock & Power Pop bands & artists. 

There have been so many. From Merchant Street Music Fest to Punk Rock Tacos. That multi band and multi genre showcase in Villa Park is truly one of a kind. I dropped in on the fifth outdoor PRT of Summer 2024 this past Saturday. Punk Rock wasn't only on the music menu. But it dominated. Nervous Tics, a four-man band from my home base of Stickney drowned out the excessive decibel level exceeding sound of passing freight trains with songs of happy moods and how everyday life routines (going to work) can cause major downer issues as one lives day to day. I talk with singer/guitarist Paul Van Cleef and the other three members after they rocked loud and seismic enough to scare nearby rash and itch inducing Cicada Mites away. Tractor Boy of the far Southwest suburbs came armed with highly political songs of government gold absconding conspiracies involving ants running amok in American soil.

Saving the best (and most surprising) comeback for last, Kankakee's Redneck Remedy will tear it up on the main stage of Kankakee Estival Festival for the first time in thirteen years. What can you expect, a pouring rain return to whiskey soaked good time. I'll get you pumped up for their return this Saturday in Bird Park.

Enuff Z'Nuff will have you flying high (even if your not named Michelle) when they touch down at W.C, Social Club on Thursday, September 26th. 

You won't get a crash course on how to mix genres (punk and progressive rock) from Supercollider, who blended the two strictly by accident eight years ago this week at Reggie's Music Joint. We rock back to it.

Fire up one last sizzling original Chicagoland rock Summer of 2024 soundtrack. Just hit the play arrow to point the way to:

Nervous Tics-Ultra Violent

Nervous Tics-Standard Issue Issues (live from Punk Rock Tacos 54 Cemitas Poblanas, Villa Parl-9/14/24)

Tractor Boy-Your Uncle Was Right

The Human Trials-Cross Upon Your Chest

Real Bad Real Fast-Don't Kill Yourself

The Selectones-Better Off Alone

Redneck Remedy-Bid You Farewell

The Rising Fall-Breaking The Chain

Enuff Z''Nuff-High

Supercolliders (interview from Reggie's Music Joint 9/10/16 Local Loft Episode 37)

Supercolliders-Ashes Of Lies

Supercolliders-Triple Crown