🎸 Bassist Mike Ostrenga from Empress Joins Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

Join Mike Ostrenga, bassist for Empress, as he chats with hosts Pete Jansons and Mike Orfanos on the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast! Mike talks about his experiences in the Chicago music scene, his band Empress, and playing multiple instruments. The conversation also dives into upcoming shows, memorable moments, and the local tribute for Gordy. Don’t miss this fun, music-filled episode!

✅ Topics Discussed:
✅ Mike Ostrenga's musical journey 🎶
✅ Upcoming Gordy Tribute at Broken Ore
✅ Playing bass for Empress and other bands
✅ Chicago music scene highlights
✅ Multi-instrumentalist talents and influences
✅ Upcoming show dates and projects 🎤

Key Moments:
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1:37 Mike Orfanos Super Bowl party and recap
2:45 Concert for Gordie Broken Oar / 12dgttubjhw sun Feb 16
4:14 Chris Rhodes clip
4:30 HOGPOD Merch & Swag shop open https://hogpodmerch.creator-spring.com/
8:02 Happy Birthday Bonnie Miske, Owner of Broken Oar
8:49 Mosquitos next show 3/9 Toadstool Pub
11:16 Bassist Mike Ostrenga joins the show
13:12 Mike Ostrenga Current Projects
15:10 Empress Band / empressbandillinois
21:38 Mike Ostrenga and his relationship with Gordie
23:41 Gordie Favorite Song
25:33 Who influenced Mike Ostrenga to play music?
28:10 Blue Bayou Band / bluebayouillinois
30:48 Earthshine Band
47:36 Empress Band shows coming up / 899733678661290 / 593458280235756
49:00 Mosquitos shows coming up
51:30 HOGPOD Merch site open https://hogpodmerch.creator-spring.com/

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