Explore every episode of the podcast The State of Sound Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prine Family History part 2 | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:47:41 | |
Author and State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with Dave Prine (John Prine's brother) for an intimate conversation about the Prine family and their Illinois roots. (Part 2 of 2) | |||
| Prine Family History Part 1 | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:56:35 | |
Author and State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with Dave Prine (John Prine's brother) for an intimate conversation about the Prine family and their Illinois roots. (Part 1 of 2) | |||
| Recording Studio Executive, Reid Hyams | 21 Aug 2023 | 01:02:54 | |
State of Sound curator, Lance Tawzer interview Chicago Trax Recording President Reid Hyams on his amazing career operating an influential recording studio on the cutting edge of new music. | |||
| Martin Atkins | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:45:05 | |
State of Sound creator, Lance Tawzer interviews Martin Atkins, musician with PIL, NIN, Killing Joke and Pigface is also an author, educator, entrepreneur, and now runs a museum as well. | |||
| Maxx Traxx / Third Rail | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:45:48 | |
Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Maxx Traxx / Third Rail manager Murray Weiner, guitarist/singer Stevie Robinson and guitarist Richie Davis about the highs and lows of the groundbreaking Chicago band. | |||
| Angelo Varias, John Prine's drummer | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:47:51 | |
Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews drummer Angelo Varias about his experiences playing with John Prine and many others. | |||
| Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:40:52 | |
Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner about her history, the Pier's history and future. | |||
| Folk Musician and Historian Bucky Halker | 16 Jun 2023 | 01:03:09 | |
Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Illinois folk musician and historian Bucky Halker about labor music and other topics. | |||
| Melody Spann Cooper | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:46:32 | |
Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Melody Spann Cooper, Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation and talks about her family legacy of historic Black-owned radio in Chicago. | |||
| The Story of ChicagoFest Part 2 | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:43:01 | |
State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra interviews Angelo Varias (Drummer for John Prine), Music photographer Paul Natkin and revisits with WRXT's Norm Winer about the history of the ChicagoFest music festival. | |||
| The Story of ChicagoFest Part 1 | 30 May 2023 | 00:54:02 | |
State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra interviews Kathy Byrne (Mayor Bryne's daughter) Marilynn Gardner (CEO of Navy Pier) Norm Winer (Former WXRT Radio Executive) and members from Chicago's Maxx Traxx (Third Rail) to talk about the history and importance of the ChicagoFest Music festivals of the late 1970s and early 1980s. | |||
| Music Historian Bob Beatty | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:55:12 | |
Award winning Music Historian and Author Bob Beatty sits down with State of Sound Curator Lance Tawzer in the gallery studio to talk about the State of Sound exhibit and Bob's career and music inspirations. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Music Photographer Paul Natkin | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:55:54 | |
State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with his long-time friend and collaborator, Paul Natkin, in the State of Sound Studio. Paul is a legendary photographer of music and he shares some amazing stories in his career. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Maggie Brown, singer & daughter of Oscar Brown, Jr. | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:39:51 | |
Recorded live in the State of Sound Studio, singer Maggie Brown talks and sings during a wide-ranging interview about her father, Oscar Brown, Jr. and her own career as a singer and educator. Interviewed by State of Sound Curator, Lance Tawzer. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Mark Kessler of Recycled Records in Springfield, Illinois | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:36:09 | |
Long-time record store owner, Mark Kessler sits down with State of Sound writer Dave Hoekstra. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Jeff Murphy of Shoes | 08 Dec 2021 | 01:21:45 | |
ALPLM's Lance Tawzer interviews Jeff Murphy, guitarist and singer for the legendary Power Pop band Shoes live in the State of Sound Studio. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Jeff Tweedy of Wilco | 28 Nov 2021 | 00:26:24 | |
The State of Sound creator, Lance Tawzer interviews Jeff Tweedy, the leader of the Alt-Country band Wilco about his career and Illinois upbringing. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Radio Legend Terri Hemmert | 05 Nov 2021 | 01:01:15 | |
The State of Sound exhibit writer, Dave Hoekstra, interviews Radio Hall of Famer, Terri Hemmert, live in the State of Sound Studio with special guest Alt-Country legend, Jon Langford in a wide-ranging conversation. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Jimmy Chamberlin of Smashing Pumpkins | 31 Oct 2021 | 01:15:41 | |
ALPLM's Director of Exhibits and Shows, Lance Tawzer, interviews Jimmy Chamberlin, the drummer of Smashing Pumpkins about his musical career and struggle and recovery from addiction. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Alt-Country Legend Jon Langford | 17 Oct 2021 | 00:51:28 | |
State of Sound writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Alt-Country legend Jon Lanford along with his collaborator, John Szymanski. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Alex Dixon the grandson of Blues legend Willie Dixon | 03 Oct 2021 | 00:56:34 | |
State of Sound exhibit writer, Dave Hoekstra, interviews Willie Dixon's grandson about his grandfather's career and growing up in his house. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| House Music Pioneer Steve "Silk" Hurley | 05 Sep 2021 | 00:41:12 | |
ALPLM's Reggie Guyton interviews House Music artist, producer, remixer, and DJ Steve "Silk" Hurley. Producer is Randy Erwin. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Herbie Hancock | 22 Aug 2021 | 00:44:20 | |
ALPLM's Lance Tawzer interviews Jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| James "JY" Young guitarist from Styx | 08 Aug 2021 | 00:38:08 | |
ALPLM's Joe Crain interviews Styx founding member and lead guitarist James "JY" Young. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Punks in Peoria authors Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett | 24 Jul 2021 | 00:49:46 | |
State of Sound Exhibit Writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett, authors of the new book, "Punks in Peoria: Making a Scene in the American Heartland" Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| House Music Legend Derrick Carter | 11 Jul 2021 | 00:50:52 | |
ALPLM's Lance Tawzer is joined by UK Contributor Gordon Lee to interview House Music Legend Derrick Carter to chronicle his origins through his rise to international fame. Theme Song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Cheaa Mayfield, Curtis Mayfield's son | 25 Jun 2021 | 00:36:09 | |
State of Sound Exhibit writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Curtis Mayfield's son, Cheaa on his dad's life, career and legacy. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Gospel Historian and Journalist Bob Marovich | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:25:20 | |
ALPLM's Reggie Guyton interviews Gospel historian, author and journalist Bob Marovich on the importance of Gospel Music from Illinois. Episode produced by ALPLM's Randy Erwin The State of Sound Podcast theme by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Rosanna Goodman (Steve Goodman's daughter) | 30 May 2021 | 00:41:14 | |
State of Sound exhibit writer Dave Hoekstra sits down with Rosanna Goodman, the youngest daughter of folk legend Steve Goodman. State of Sound theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon | 20 May 2021 | 00:30:45 | |
ALPLM's Joe Crain interviews Kevin Cronin, the front man of REO Speedwagon about the band's Illinois roots. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||
| Tim McIlrath from Rise Against | 20 May 2021 | 00:37:14 | |
ALPLM State of Sound Exhibit Curator Lance Tawzer interviews Tim McIlrath, the front man of the punk band Rise Against who shares insight to his Chicago suburban origin and the underground punk culture. Theme song by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by Garrett West | |||