Blue Island Radio Podcast

So I missed Valentine’s Day by a few days, so what. I was busy celebrating National Ferris Wheel Day. Anyway, here is a batch of 22 songs I put together and they’re all about “Love”. Thanks for listening!

Dave Merriman, one of Blue Island’s finest exports, is a long standing member of the rock bands: The Arrivals, The Text Book Committee, Big Baby and more; not to mention a solo artist whose album The Odd Bird is now available @ http://hewhocorruptsinc.bandcamp.com/album/odd-bird Brandon & Tim are thrilled to have Little Dave in the studio to talk about music, Blue Island, Chip Z’Nuff and more. Listen at biradio.libsyn.com or subscribe for FREE on iTunes. Thanks For Listening! #BIRP #60406 #BlueIsland #TheArrivals #CaptainMidnight #TextBookCommittee #OddBird #LittleDave #TheMons

Without a guest to distract them Brandon & Tim are left to their own devices. Next week, or maybe the week after that we will be joined in the studio by the one and only Dave Merriman. Until then, please enjoy this short episode. Hey, I said please!

Welcome to the first episode of 2018! That's right, we're back! Today you will be hearing songs by The Barracudas, Joe Bennett, Gene Vincent and more. Thanks for listening.  

It's a Christmas miracle! There's a new episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast. On today's episode Brandon & Tim are joined in the studio by local musician and fellow Blue Islander Niko Riley. Thanks for listening.

It's time for another edition of Christmas & Holiday songs from the Blue Island Radio Podcast. This year you will hear songs from Tiny Tim, James Brown, Rufus Thomas, Little Eva, Martin Mull and many more! Thanks for listening.

On this week’s episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast, originally recorded as episode 51, Brandon and Tim sit down with one half of the dynamic DJ duo These Old Men They Play Records. They talk about some old Blue Island hangouts, Record Store Day, the legendary south suburban all-ages venue Off The Alley, and a few selections from Mark’s record collection. And as usual, if anyone was offended by this week’s episode please direct all complaints to blueislandradio@gmail.com c/o Tim Sidler. Thank You  

Brandon pays tribute to one of his all-time favorite musicians and artistic role models, Fred Cole. There may be another Bono, there may be another Mick Jagger, and hell, there will probably be another Beatles. But there will never be another Fred Cole.  

On today’s episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon sets up shop at the 75th annual Beverly Art Walk. He talks art with the people, the people being anyone, and I mean anyone, who is willing to talk to him, including his mom. We also hear some music from Chicago bands Los Espejos and Hymen Moments. Thank’s for listening.  

Another installment of great Halloween Music. If you haven't heard the first episode of Halloween music go back and listen to episode #24.  

Brandon and Tim are joined in the studio by Blue Island resident, John Armentrout. They talk about family, life in Bensonvile, and nude photography. Follow them on Facebook @blueislandradio and Instagram @blue_island_radio ---- THANKS!

On this episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast the crew gets extra sloppy as Brandon & Tim are joined in the studio by AP Lindsay. Together they drink lots of beers and attempt to discuss football, the closing of an iconic south side restaurant Beverly Woods, and some of the things that grind their gears. And of course, don't forget to visit our sponsor, the Rock Island Public House. Thanks for listening

  On this episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon Plays some tunes from one of his favorite cities, PHILADELPHIA; and there might be a few other towns from PA thrown in as well. Thanks for listening

Brandon and Timmy sit down with friend, musician, and fellow Blue Islander, Nick Stankus. They discuss music and record stores; and Nick shares brings some favorites from his record collection. Thanks for listening. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram at Blue Island Radio Write to us at blueislandradio@gmail.com  

Today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast is a mini-episode, clocking in at just under 20 minutes; it marks the first installment of our bootleg series featuring Lutheran Heat from Minneapolis, and Big Baby, from Blue Island/Chicago. Also, on this episode, SUPER CAT!   Please, I'm begging you, follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Or write to us at blueislandradio@gmail.com THANKS!

  EPISODE 43 - COVER SONGS VOLUME 2   DUKES OF HAMBURG - (ROLLING STONES) EMPTY HEART - 2002 LP - SOME FOLKS BY THE DUKES OF HAMBURG - GEAR HEAD RECORDS - THE BEACHCOMBERS (ORIG BY DON & DEWEY FROM 1959) - FARMER JOHN - 1965? THE HEADCOATEES - DAVEY CROCKETT - 1992 - DAMAGED GOODS RECORDS THE PEBBLES - HEY BO DIDDLEY - THE PEBBLES - FIRST ALBUM - 1997 - SYMPATHY FOR THE RECORD INDUSTRY DON AND THE GOOD TIMES - 9RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS 1963) LITTLE LATIN LUPE LU - NOT ACTUALLY RELEASED AS A SINGLE - 1965-66? FIVE BY FIVE - COVERING JIMI HENDRIX FIRE - 1968 - PAULA RECORDS - WENT TO #52 ON THE CHARTS THE END (FROM CHICAGO) - (COVERING BUDDY HOLLY) NOT FADE AWAY -  1966 - CHA CHA RECORDS SENIOR COCONUT - KRAFTWERKS NEON LIGHTS (CHA CHA CHA) - EL BAILE (A-LAY-MAN) ALEMAN - 1999 - EMPEROR NORTON RECORDS SET TWO: RITA CHAO & THE QUESTS - HANKY PANKY 1967 (ORIG RECORDED BY THE RAINDROPS BUT FIRST 1963 - BUT WAS MADE FAMOUS BY TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS) IN 1966 PILLS - NEW YORK DOLLS 1973 MERCUR

On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast we will be exploring the sounds of Texas with a little bit if soul and a whole lot of garage. We will hear from The Bombshells, The Big Boys, The Sparkles, Bobby Fuller and more! Thanks for listening and please, if you like the show follow us on Facebook or write a review on iTunes. Thanks!

Spring has spung! And so has a new episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast! We'll be hearing all kinds of colorful songs on this episode with music by Ken Nordine, The Sorrows, The Goodees, Shirley Hughey and more! Thanks for listening.

  On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & Timmy sit down with Musician, DJ, and prominent Blue Island resident, Jason Berry.