HOG POD: Bill Pantle Talks Sinatra Tribute, Big Band Shows & Chicago's Music Scene 🎶🎤

In this episode, hosts Mike Orfanos and Pete Jansons sit down with Bill Pantle, the baritone voice behind Chicagoland's premier Frank Sinatra tribute act, "A Tribute to Old Blue Eyes." Bill shares stories about his journey into music, the magic of big band performances, and the unique charm of recreating Sinatra’s iconic shows. From performing in intimate venues to headlining big band events, Bill reveals what makes his show a standout in Chicago's music scene. Get an inside look into his upcoming shows and more!

Key Moments:
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1:34 Bill Pantle Joins us https://www.attobe.com/bio
4:14 How did Bill get started?
10:07 How did Bill assemble his band
11:28 Mitch the Lip and Side Hustle / bsidehustle
13:30 Hoboken, New Jersey Sinatra Haunt Story https://www.njlifestylemag.com/dining...
14:16 Dakota Horvath Mention / dakotahorvath710
15:24 Frank Sinatra's Favorite Veal Dinner https://www.patsys.com/recipes/franks...
16:45 Bill headlines mostly one show
17:53 Sinatra Live at Paris Album reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinatra...
18:40 Bobby Carlsen Show Clip • Exploring the Hyper-Local Music Scene...
18:51 Sundance show Nov 1 / 540034755303230
19:36 Tom Dreesen Mention https://tomdreesen.com/
22:17 No. 14 Bourbon with Ted Banick / ted.banick
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26:05 Top 3 favorite Sinatra songs
26:48 Summer Wind Clip • The Summer Wind by Frank Sinatra cove...
35:44 "Come Fly with Me" from Sundance • Bill Pantle @ Sundance Saloon
42:20 Benefit Show at Toadstool
43:04 Bill Leclair Mention
43:35 Tom Garrity Mention
47:53 Raue Center Mention / photos
47:56 Derrick Procell Clip • Derrick Procell: Chicago's Blues & Am...
51:10 Teaser on new project
51:55 Dan Peters Mention
53:00 Mike Orfanos Shows Fri Oct 25 Sideouts / 1207115813691297 , Nov 9 Black Diamond Sessions Broken Oar, Stage 119 Mosquitos, Sundance Nov 25 opening for Sneezy

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