HOG POD: Chicago Music Scene Podcast | Dennis Costis Talks The Last Waltz, Concert for George & More

Join hosts Mike Orfanos, Pete Jansons, and guest host Chris Rhodes, along with special guest Dennis Costis, as they dive into the world of music, from the Motor City Meltdown to the iconic Last Waltz tribute shows. In this episode, Dennis shares behind-the-scenes stories of his musical career, including his involvement in Soundtracks of a Generation and the Concert for George. They also discuss the journey of legendary bands like The Band and Bob Dylan, and the rise of tribute acts.

Beth Miller is credited for booking the amazing guests for the podcast. Reach out to her at beth@hogpod.org for bookings.

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2:44 Chris Rhodes Guest Host / chris.rhodes.142
The Last Waltz Tribute Sound Tracks of a Generation
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3:00 Mike Orfanos went to see Dennis Costis with Motor City Meltdown at Sundance over the weekend
4:56 Pino Farina Happy Birthday Shout Out
5:29 Jim Harte Happy Birthday Shout Out
5:42 Chris Rhodes happy 18th wedding anniversary
6:37 Pino Farina clip • Pino Farina on Band Reunions, Origina...
6:38 Jeff Anthony Clip • HOG POD Podcast: Jeff Anthony Talks T...
6:40 Doug Schoenbeck Clip • HOG POD: Doug Schoenbeck on Kreative ...
7:02 Dan Peters Shout Out / danpetersshredabilly
7:05 Beth Miller Booking
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7:57 Bonnie Miske Shoutout show
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8:21 Coterie Motown Jan 19
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10:31 Dennis Costis joins the show
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12:13 Jay Martini
13:10 Dennis Costis Show Clip 6-5-24
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13:33 Lennon Project
13:44 The Concert for George Nov 29 Arcada
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14:12 The Last Waltz Tribute Sound Tracks of a Generation
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16:37 Arcada Show The Last Waltz Nov 24 7pm
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then Dec 1 at Desplaines Theater
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18:24 The Last Waltz story told by Dennis Costis
20:20 What's the best song the band did?
22:05 Eric Clapton wanted to be part of the band
22:45 Why was the band called the band and Bob Dillon and Ronnie Hawkins
23:05 Bob Dillon's transition from Acoustic to Electric
25:35 Woodstock
27:15 How did Dennis get started with Soundtracks for a Generation
28:10 Pink Floyd Tribute
30:43 Derek Procell clip
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Hello Mojo CD Review
34:51 Everybody watched music differently
35:30 Pete had opportunity to play with his son at Cubby Bear Foo Fighters My Hero
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40:42 Shout Out To Edmer Abante
41:04 Proud Papa Moment for Dennis Costis playing with his sons Chris Costis guitar and Al Costis bass with the concert for George
41:55 Pam Costis did vocals
42:10 Dennis Costis 50th birthday show
43:15 Beth Miller Shout out for booking the podcast
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45:25 Younger generation getting to see live music
45:15 Dennis Costis and Mike Orfanos religious experience via Tambourine
46:27 Mike Orfanos on the steps to learn to play the Tambourine
46:55 How important is cowbell
47:20 What are the top cowbell songs?
48:41 Proper way to hold a cowbell
49:16 Dennis Costis on the most overlooked thing about playing a cowbell
50:03 Mike Orfanos Funny Cowbell story
50:45 Playing the Triangle
51:10 Top Triangle Songs
51:53 Top 5 Tambourine Songs
53:13 Pogues
59:00 Dennis Costis upcoming shows
1:01:16 Chris Rhodes upcoming shows
1:01:15 Mike Orfanos Upcoming shows
Thursday Wooden Nickel Black Diamond sessions
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Saturday 11/24 Sundance Saloon Mosquitos
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opening up for Sneezy
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