Big City Nights Scorpions Tribute Band w/ Mike Krauser | Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast

Mike Krauser, lead singer of Big City Nights (Scorpions Tribute Band), joins the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast along with Scott Fietsam. They talk about upcoming gigs, the Rock & Wheels event in Addison on July 3rd, memories of concert T-shirts, MTV's influence on rock music, and whether the younger generation is keeping old-school rock alive. Plus, stories about Ted Nugent, Jonathan Brandmeier, and shoutouts to Reggies, Broken Oar, and more.

Key Moments:
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7:15 Addison Rock and Wheels Show 7/3/25 https://www.ithappensinaddison.com/ev...
12:19 Buzz Kilman bit
15:03 Jonathan Brandmeier TV show On the Loose
15:40 Ted Nugent story
21:04 Damaged Goods Band
31:54 Concert T-shirts in high school back in the day
35:50 MTV influence back in the day
43:20 Original bands coming back
51:20 Broken Oar June 8 gig / 533861196201199
1:01:55 Bobby Carlsen Sundance Saloon clip • Exploring the Hyper-Local Music Scene...
1:03:35 Is the younger generation appreciating the old-school rock?
Peter Dankelson clip • Thanksgiving with Peter Dankelson: Mu...
Wolfgang Paul
1:04:12 Bob Cozza clip • Chicago Music Scene Podcast: Bob Cozz...
1:08:54 Big City Nights show calendar
1:09:58 Shoutout Bonnie Miske Broken Oar clip • HOG POD - Behind the Scenes at Broken...
1:10:04 Beth Miller shoutout — if you want to come on the show, reach out: beth@hogpod.org
1:13:40 Shoutout Reggies in Chicago
1:14:50 Mosquitos Jam Band at Broken Oar May 3 / 1343842489991799
1:16:36 Tony Mok show clip • HOGPOD Chicago Music Scene Podcast: T...

If you'd like to come on the show, reach out to Beth Miller at beth@hogpod.org!

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