The State of Sound Podcast

Prine Family History part 2

Author and State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with Dave Prine (John Prine's brother) for an intimate conversation about the Prine family and their Illinois ro

Prine Family History Part 1

Author and State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with Dave Prine (John Prine's brother) for an intimate conversation about the Prine family and their Illinois ro

Recording Studio Executive, Reid Hyams

State of Sound curator, Lance Tawzer interview Chicago Trax Recording President Reid Hyams on his amazing career operating an influential recording studio on the cutting

Martin Atkins

State of Sound creator, Lance Tawzer interviews Martin Atkins, musician with PIL, NIN, Killing Joke and Pigface is also an author, educator, entrepreneur, and now runs a

Maxx Traxx / Third Rail

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Maxx Traxx / Third Rail manager Murray Weiner, guitarist/singer Stevie Robinson and guitarist Richie Davi

Angelo Varias, John Prine's drummer

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews drummer Angelo Varias about his experiences playing with John Prine and many others.

Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner about her history, the Pier's history and future.

Folk Musician and Historian Bucky Halker

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Illinois folk musician and historian Bucky Halker about labor music and other topics.

Melody Spann Cooper

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Melody Spann Cooper, Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation and talks about her family legacy of hist

The Story of ChicagoFest Part 2

State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra interviews Angelo Varias (Drummer for John Prine), Music photographer Paul Natkin and revisits with WRXT's Norm Winer about the histo

The Story of ChicagoFest Part 1

State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra interviews Kathy Byrne (Mayor Bryne's daughter) Marilynn Gardner (CEO of Navy Pier) Norm Winer (Former WXRT Radio Executive) and memb

Music Historian Bob Beatty

Award winning Music Historian and Author Bob Beatty sits down with State of Sound Curator Lance Tawzer in the gallery studio to talk about the State of Sound exhibit and

Music Photographer Paul Natkin

State of Sound writer, Dave Hoekstra sits down with his long-time friend and collaborator, Paul Natkin, in the State of Sound Studio. Paul is a legendary photographer of

Maggie Brown, singer & daughter of Oscar Brown, Jr.

Recorded live in the State of Sound Studio, singer Maggie Brown talks and sings during a wide-ranging interview about her father, Oscar Brown, Jr. and her own career as a

Mark Kessler of Recycled Records in Springfield, Illinois

Long-time record store owner, Mark Kessler sits down with State of Sound writer Dave Hoekstra.  Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by Lance Tawzer Engineered by

Jeff Murphy of Shoes

ALPLM's Lance Tawzer interviews Jeff Murphy, guitarist and singer for the legendary Power Pop band Shoes live in the State of Sound Studio.  Theme song by Thrift Store H

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco

The State of Sound creator, Lance Tawzer interviews Jeff Tweedy, the leader of the Alt-Country band Wilco about his career and Illinois upbringing.  Theme song by Thrift

Radio Legend Terri Hemmert

The State of Sound exhibit writer, Dave Hoekstra, interviews Radio Hall of Famer, Terri Hemmert, live in the State of Sound Studio with special guest Alt-Country legend,

Jimmy Chamberlin of Smashing Pumpkins

ALPLM's Director of Exhibits and Shows, Lance Tawzer, interviews Jimmy Chamberlin, the drummer of Smashing Pumpkins about his musical career and struggle and recovery fro

Alt-Country Legend Jon Langford

State of Sound writer Dave Hoekstra interviews Alt-Country legend Jon Lanford along with his collaborator, John Szymanski. Theme music by Thrift Store Halo Produced by