🎸 Fast Times Chicago Rocks the '80s! | Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

🔥 Get ready for an electrifying episode of the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast as we welcome Fast Times Chicago—the ultimate '80s tribute band! 🎶

🎤 Hosted by Pete Jansons, Mike Dermont & Bongo Mike, featuring special guests from Fast Times Chicago:
✅ Paul Jones (Leader)
✅ Sue Dix (Keyboards)
✅ Corey Case (Guitar)
✅ Brian Polidori (Drummer)
✅ Andi Donahue (Lead Singer)
✅ Rachel Bandler (Bass)
✅ Dave (Additional Member, Virtual Guest)

🎸 Episode Highlights:
✅ Friction Reunion Announcement! 🎸 Catch them October 25th at Broken Oar – A one-night-only show! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A9rgbdJ3b/
✅ Fast Times Chicago at Rochaus! March 15th – https://www.facebook.com/events/1742638079944537
✅ What Makes '80s Music So Iconic? A deep dive into why younger generations love '80s hits!
✅ Do Not Play List? The songs Fast Times Chicago won’t touch!
✅ 80s Costume Contests & Stage Antics!
✅ Playing in Extreme Heat! How summer gigs test their endurance
✅ Famous '80s Cover Bands in Chicago! Who’s still rocking?
✅ Influential Artists & Musical Inspirations – From Kiss to Van Halen, who shaped their sound?
✅ AI & Music – The Debate! Has modern music lost its soul?
✅ Halloween & Tribute Island – What happens when an '80s band plays a Halloween gig?
✅ One-Hit Wonders & Guilty Pleasures Setlist – Friction's upcoming April 12th show at Broken Oar! https://www.facebook.com/events/1149440076676234
✅ Mosquitos Jam Band! March 9 at Toadstool Pub – https://www.facebook.com/events/9257376874328156

Key Moments:
0:00 Pre-show banter
2:16 Friction Reunion Oct 25 Broken Oar https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A9rgbdJ3b/
3:50 Bonnie Broken Oar clip https://youtu.be/fEKhSr89TJs?si=kkO2B8pQSq2zHCtH
6:30 Mr. Blotto https://www.facebook.com/mrblotto
7:02 Eric Levy https://www.facebook.com/ericlevymusician/
7:50 Gordy celebration clip https://youtu.be/-Llw5G_UvgE?si=I7Zh--mystkDdZV4
9:55 Fast Times arrive
13:54 Twisted Sister We're Not Gonna Take It – is it a one-hit wonder?
15:20 Band Introduction:
✅ Sue Dix (Keyboards) https://www.facebook.com/sarah.pix.7
✅ Corey Case (Guitar) https://www.facebook.com/corey.case.731
✅ Drummer Brian Polidori https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1003279585
✅ Leader Paul Jones https://www.facebook.com/paul.jones.9406
✅ Lead Singer Andi Donahue https://www.facebook.com/andidonahue
✅ Bass Rachel Bandler https://www.facebook.com/rachel.bandler
16:21 Paul Jones' background and history of the band's formation
18:35 What does the setlist look like?
26:25 What’s it like playing in the summer months with the makeup?
27:25 Tribute Island reference
28:00 What are the Chicago '80s cover bands?
28:21 Younger generation likes '80s music because theirs sucks
31:49 Is there a "do not play" song?
34:50 Fast Times at Rochaus March 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/1742638079944537
40:27 What is the difference between manufactured music in the '80s versus today?
43:10 Mac McRae clip https://youtu.be/iF6FLzcIGsQ?si=qLzyHFiKXImHCCTX
48:20 Who were the influential artists that helped shape the band?
53:25 Advice for youngins wanting to be in a band
54:40 How does the band dress up for Halloween?
59:15 Setlist for sober/buzzed crowd— is there a difference?
1:00:45 How do people find Fast Times? https://www.facebook.com/FastTimesTheBand
1:01:40 Fast Times at Rochaus March 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/1742638079944537
1:01:51 Any advice for bands having to play St. Patrick's Day?
1:03:35 The Core 4-12-25, 2 PM to 6 PM at The Broken Oar https://www.facebook.com/events/1149440076676234
✅ Friction Reunion Oct 25 Broken Oar https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A9rgbdJ3b/
1:05:55 Mosquitos Jam Band March 9 Toadstool Pub https://www.facebook.com/events/9257376874328156
1:07:24 Lip blotting

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