Bluesboymark
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Co-author of rock music books, music and concert reviewer for Chicago Blues Guide and other publications, and co-host of "That Rock Show” from the Road to Rock Studio at the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet, IL.
Violin maker Antonio Stradivari never envisioned the instrument fitted with electronics and fed through pedal boards and amplified stacks of speakers. Listen to That Rock Show with Jim and Mark and the episode "Fiddling Around." at www.roadtorock.org/podcast Photo Credits: Jim Summaria
November 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Violin maker Antonio Stradivari never envisioned the instrument fitted with electronics and fed through pedal boards and amplified stacks of speakers. Listen to That Rock Show with Jim and Mark and the episode "Fiddling Around." at www.roadtorock.org/podcast Photo Credits: Jim Summaria
Help veterans on Giving Tuesday. Guitars for Vets (501C3) www.guitarsforvets.org helps veterans struggling with PTSD by providing free weekly guitar lessons with trained instructors. Upon completion, the organization provides each graduate with a quality acoustic guitar with accessories to keep.
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Guitars for Vets provides free guitars and music lessons to veterans, helping them heal through the power of music. Donate or Volunteer Today
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November 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Help veterans on Giving Tuesday. Guitars for Vets (501C3) www.guitarsforvets.org helps veterans struggling with PTSD by providing free weekly guitar lessons with trained instructors. Upon completion, the organization provides each graduate with a quality acoustic guitar with accessories to keep.
Do you have favorite music acts that you believe have been overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland? So does “That Rock Show” with Jim and Mark. Listen to our episode titled “For Your Consideration” by going to roadtorock.org/podcast/ Photo Credits: Jim Summaria all rights reserved.
November 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Do you have favorite music acts that you believe have been overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland? So does “That Rock Show” with Jim and Mark. Listen to our episode titled “For Your Consideration” by going to roadtorock.org/podcast/ Photo Credits: Jim Summaria all rights reserved.
We are living through controversial times so "That Rock Show" has put together an episode with songs about peace, freedom, hope, love and tolerance. Songs from the past that still resonate today. We call this episode "Love is the Answer." Listen at roadtorock.org/podcast and click on Episode 32.
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
We are living through controversial times so "That Rock Show" has put together an episode with songs about peace, freedom, hope, love and tolerance. Songs from the past that still resonate today. We call this episode "Love is the Answer." Listen at roadtorock.org/podcast and click on Episode 32.
It was a joy to review the band Hot Tuna for Chicago Blues Guide with photographs by Jim Summaria. www.chicagobluesguide.com/post/hot-tun...
Hot Tuna – North Shore Center, Skokie, Nov. 5, 2025
By Mark PlotnickPhotos: Jim Summaria Hot Tuna – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, ILGeorge Van Dusen TheatreNovember 5th, 2025 By Mark PlotnickPhotos: Jim Summaria Fifty-six years ...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
It was a joy to review the band Hot Tuna for Chicago Blues Guide with photographs by Jim Summaria. www.chicagobluesguide.com/post/hot-tun...
Thanks to Fox 32's "Good Day Chicago" TV program & anchor Anita Blanton for having us on to discuss our book '70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts, our podcast "That Rock Show" airing Wed. at 7PM CST from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum roadtorock.org/podcast and Jim's rock concert photography career.
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thanks to Fox 32's "Good Day Chicago" TV program & anchor Anita Blanton for having us on to discuss our book '70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts, our podcast "That Rock Show" airing Wed. at 7PM CST from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum roadtorock.org/podcast and Jim's rock concert photography career.
Veteran rock photographer Jim Summaria & I will be guests on Chicago's Fox 32 television program "Good Day Chicago" to discuss our book '70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts between 9 & 9:30 AM CST on Nov 12th. Tune in or use the attached link if you have time. Thanks. www.fox32chicago.com/shows/good-day
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Veteran rock photographer Jim Summaria & I will be guests on Chicago's Fox 32 television program "Good Day Chicago" to discuss our book '70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts between 9 & 9:30 AM CST on Nov 12th. Tune in or use the attached link if you have time. Thanks. www.fox32chicago.com/shows/good-day
The latest episode of "That Rock Show" revisits the history & bands of the 1960s S.F. Bay area music scene: The Airplane, Dead, Quicksilver, Big Brother, Santana, Steve Miller, Country Joe, etc. Listen at lnkd.in/g9jGM8wZ or search for "Illinois Rock & Roll Museum" wherever you get your podcasts.
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The latest episode of "That Rock Show" revisits the history & bands of the 1960s S.F. Bay area music scene: The Airplane, Dead, Quicksilver, Big Brother, Santana, Steve Miller, Country Joe, etc. Listen at lnkd.in/g9jGM8wZ or search for "Illinois Rock & Roll Museum" wherever you get your podcasts.
That Rock Show" celebrates the 75th year since Chess Records was established. Thanks to friend-pro photographer Jeff Lowenthal for use of his Willie Dixon photo. Listen to our shows by going to www.roadtorock.org/podcast or search for Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Amazon, Apple or Spotify podcasts.
October 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
That Rock Show" celebrates the 75th year since Chess Records was established. Thanks to friend-pro photographer Jeff Lowenthal for use of his Willie Dixon photo. Listen to our shows by going to www.roadtorock.org/podcast or search for Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Amazon, Apple or Spotify podcasts.
You can never lose a bet on what Donald Trump will think, say or do. What a surprise that he and MAGA are upset that he didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize which is the opposite of what he said a few days ago, that altruism was his objective - except he'd been lobbying for it for months! Ignoramus.
October 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
You can never lose a bet on what Donald Trump will think, say or do. What a surprise that he and MAGA are upset that he didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize which is the opposite of what he said a few days ago, that altruism was his objective - except he'd been lobbying for it for months! Ignoramus.
REGGAE REVIVAL is the theme for this week’s "That Rock Show with Jim & Mark" airing from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Learn about the history of Reggae music & its most celebrated artists & their music. Listen to this and all past episodes by going to roadtorock.org/podcast/.
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
REGGAE REVIVAL is the theme for this week’s "That Rock Show with Jim & Mark" airing from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. Learn about the history of Reggae music & its most celebrated artists & their music. Listen to this and all past episodes by going to roadtorock.org/podcast/.
I could almost handle MAGA politics if it wasn't for the MAGA crowd's unabashed corruption and hiding behind religion to get rich by using their positions of power within the United States government and breaking all ethical norms. Sure...this isn't a new phenomenon, but it redefines hypocrisy.
September 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I could almost handle MAGA politics if it wasn't for the MAGA crowd's unabashed corruption and hiding behind religion to get rich by using their positions of power within the United States government and breaking all ethical norms. Sure...this isn't a new phenomenon, but it redefines hypocrisy.
What do Grace Slick, Papa John Creach, Patti Smith, Phil Everly, Warren Zevon, Nils Lofgren, Bo Diddley, Harvey Mandel & John Siomos (Peter Frampton Band) have in common? Find out by listening to Ep 26 of THAT ROCK SHOW WITH JIM & MARK at roadtorock.org/podcast/ Photos: Property of Jim Summaria.
September 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
What do Grace Slick, Papa John Creach, Patti Smith, Phil Everly, Warren Zevon, Nils Lofgren, Bo Diddley, Harvey Mandel & John Siomos (Peter Frampton Band) have in common? Find out by listening to Ep 26 of THAT ROCK SHOW WITH JIM & MARK at roadtorock.org/podcast/ Photos: Property of Jim Summaria.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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The cowardly rich are becoming the biggest threat to America. They are not being asked to take a bullet on the battlefield, but to simply push back against dictator & his henchman. When will they learn that being in the good graces of a madman is only temporary. This is how Germany fell.
September 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The cowardly rich are becoming the biggest threat to America. They are not being asked to take a bullet on the battlefield, but to simply push back against dictator & his henchman. When will they learn that being in the good graces of a madman is only temporary. This is how Germany fell.
Who knew Donald Trump was an undercover FBI agent trying to break up the Epstein ring according to "Moses" Mike Johnson. This holier than thou man of God obviously hasn't paid attention to the commandments he wants posted in schoolrooms. Let's start with "Thou shalt not lie."
September 9, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Who knew Donald Trump was an undercover FBI agent trying to break up the Epstein ring according to "Moses" Mike Johnson. This holier than thou man of God obviously hasn't paid attention to the commandments he wants posted in schoolrooms. Let's start with "Thou shalt not lie."
Donald, don't mess with these strong women! “Girls with Guitars” is this week’s episode of "That Rock Show" from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum. We feature 11 of our favorite female guitarists who are also outstanding singers & songwriters. Listen at roadtorock.org/podcast/ starting 9-10 at 7PM.
September 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Donald, don't mess with these strong women! “Girls with Guitars” is this week’s episode of "That Rock Show" from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum. We feature 11 of our favorite female guitarists who are also outstanding singers & songwriters. Listen at roadtorock.org/podcast/ starting 9-10 at 7PM.
My Synagogue was vandalized this past weekend with antisemitic graffiti. The late Elie Wiesel - Holocaust survivor & Nobel Laureate said, “I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.
September 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My Synagogue was vandalized this past weekend with antisemitic graffiti. The late Elie Wiesel - Holocaust survivor & Nobel Laureate said, “I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.
This week's "That Rock Show with Jim and Mark" celebrates the 2024 & 2025 Illinois Rock and Roll Museum Hall of Fame inductees. Our guest interview is inductee Mitch Michaels, a six decade rock radio legend. Listen at roadtorock.org/podcast/
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September 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This week's "That Rock Show with Jim and Mark" celebrates the 2024 & 2025 Illinois Rock and Roll Museum Hall of Fame inductees. Our guest interview is inductee Mitch Michaels, a six decade rock radio legend. Listen at roadtorock.org/podcast/
roadtorock.org/lets-rock/ha...
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Trump pressured us to change our latest episode "Voices of Soul" to "Blue Eyed Soul" but hell no. "Voices of Soul" (and R & B) is the theme for the lastest That Rock Show with Jim and Mark broadcasting from the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66. roadtorock.org/podcast/
August 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Trump pressured us to change our latest episode "Voices of Soul" to "Blue Eyed Soul" but hell no. "Voices of Soul" (and R & B) is the theme for the lastest That Rock Show with Jim and Mark broadcasting from the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66. roadtorock.org/podcast/
Al Jardine - cofounding member of the Beach Boys & a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer - was our guest on That Rock Show with Jim and Mark broadcasting from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. roadtorock.org/podcast/ Al shared some candid moments about Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and his life.
August 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Al Jardine - cofounding member of the Beach Boys & a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer - was our guest on That Rock Show with Jim and Mark broadcasting from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. roadtorock.org/podcast/ Al shared some candid moments about Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and his life.
No worries. The Heritage Foundation is now the official statisticians & chart makers for the Trump administration. Expect new jobs to top one million next month, thousands of new American factories opening, prices to drop 500 percent & all disease & weather related disasters to disappear, etc.
August 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
No worries. The Heritage Foundation is now the official statisticians & chart makers for the Trump administration. Expect new jobs to top one million next month, thousands of new American factories opening, prices to drop 500 percent & all disease & weather related disasters to disappear, etc.
This week's "That Rock Show with Jim and Mark" from the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 is titled "I'm Just The Piano Player." We focus on rock piano players whose reps are not based on solo careers or as band leaders but rather the bands they've played with: roadtorock.org/podcast/
Podcast | Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Podcast Listen to our official podcast! Latest Episodes
roadtorock.org
August 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This week's "That Rock Show with Jim and Mark" from the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 is titled "I'm Just The Piano Player." We focus on rock piano players whose reps are not based on solo careers or as band leaders but rather the bands they've played with: roadtorock.org/podcast/
That Rock Show with Jim & Mark celebrates the music & lives of musicians who died in the first half of 2025. Listen to these episodes at The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 website: roadtorock.org/podcast/. Photos of Ozzy Osbourne & Rick Derringer are the exclusive property of Jim Summaria.
July 31, 2025 at 9:35 PM
That Rock Show with Jim & Mark celebrates the music & lives of musicians who died in the first half of 2025. Listen to these episodes at The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 website: roadtorock.org/podcast/. Photos of Ozzy Osbourne & Rick Derringer are the exclusive property of Jim Summaria.
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