This episode finds me outside El Vado in McHenry (929 Front St.) for a chat over tacos with Americana singer-songwriter Karen Shook. As I mentioned early in the interview, her sound is more “Nashville” than “McHenry” (though what, really, is a McHenry sound?).

I enjoyed my chat with her, and hope you’ll visit her website (karenshook.com) to learn more and get one of her gigs on your calendar.

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Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

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The summer season at Ravinia is here… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.

Your Ravinia Ticket gets you a free ride in Metra’s UP North Line… e train ride to and from the park on Metra’s Union Pacific North Line. Just show your same-day concert ticket to the conductor, and you’re good to go!

Go to ravinia.org for tickets and information.

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Cinephile Stephanie Sack returns to preview cool screenings at local independent theaters. Discussed in this episode:

-“Go Go Godzilla,” a Godzila marathon at the venerable Music Box Theatre

-Chinatown - 50th anniversary screening at the Pickwick (Park Ridge)

-Hollywood 90028 at Alamo Drafthouse

-Modern Horror Retro Vibes Double Feature of Pearl and X at Facets (produced/curated by Stephanie)

The summer season at Ravinia is here… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.

Your Ravinia Ticket gets you a free ride in Metra’s UP North Line… e train ride to and from the park on Metra’s Union Pacific North Line. Just show your same-day concert ticket to the conductor, and you’re good to go!

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home. With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third MS fundraiser is happening on June 29 at Bottom Lounge. Returning guest/longtime friend Stubhy Pandav (Lucky Boys Confusion, Super Happy Fun Club, Shock Stars, etc.) joins me to talk about the event, as well as living with MS. Joining him in the conversation are MS Sucks team members Dan Volz and Lizz Lukes.

And because Stubhy and I have been friends forever, I just had them all come over so we could record the podcast in my backyard.

See MS Sucks on June 29, featuring the Dog and Everything, AM Taxi, Super Happy Fun Club and Night Spice!

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The summer season at Ravinia kicks off next month… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.

Load up your picnic basket and head to the show… or take advantage of some of Ravinia’s outstanding food options inside the park.

Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home. With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.