Eddie Money is diving into the reality TV with his family. It'll be him, his wife, his five kids and eight pets every Sunday night at 8:30pm on AXS-TV. First episode is this Sunday, April 8. Can't wait to see it!

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Eddie Money talks about Real Money

Johnny just became a father and totally gushes about his little girl. He also talks music, but clearly he's a very excited new Daddy! Goo Goo Dolls play Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago on Monday, July 24th. He mentions that he and his family will be in town for a few days so keep your eyes peeled from some Johnny sightings!

Johnny Rzeznik from Goo Goo Dolls chats with Cara Carriveau

Barry Manilow has sold over 85 million albums worldwide and been nominated for a grammy every decade since the 1970's. He has a new album, "This Is My Town: Songs Of New York" coming out April 21, 2017. And he pperforms at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL May 17, 2017.

Barry Manilow talks songwriting, his first break in Chicago, upcoming concerts and more!

You may have seen him front 7th Heaven or with his band Semple in Chicago.  Now the world is experiencing Keith Semple's amazing vocals on The Voice.  He is on Team Adam.  Though he can't spill any dirt on how he progresses on the show, he does share a funny story about running into The Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Reznik in the bathroom!  Cara spoke with Keith October 20, 2015 as the knockout rounds air on The Voice.  Keith is actually in Chicago watching these episodes since they are pre-recorded.  He describes getting to see Gwen Stefani's reaction to his performance(s) and more! Team Semple on Facebook

Keith Semple

Devo performs at The Arcada Theatre in St Charles, IL Saturday June 21, 2014.  This show is a benefit for the family of Robert Casale, Gerald's brother, who passed away suddenly earlier this year.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Devo perform the legendary experimental music the band created between 1974-1977.  This is the first time in 30 years many of the songs have been performed live. In this conversation in Cara's Basement Gerald Casale talks about losing his brother, about his winery, golf, Devo's experience jamming at Lollapalooza and what to expect at the show this Saturday!

DEVO founding member Gerald Casale

The Violent Femmes play Riot Fest in Chicago this Saturday (9/14/13).  They come on stage right after Blondie.  OMG!!  This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Violent Femmes first album...where did the time go? Listen to this quick conversation in the middle of a band rehearsal and you will find out what to expect during Riot Fest (surprise!) and the future of the band, among other things.  Great songs, great band, and a great interview!

Violent Femmes

Eddie Money plays an unplugged show at City Winery in Chicago Friday, August 9, 2013.  

Eddie Money

Jack Hues from Wang Chung finally explains what it means to Wang Chung tonight!!! Wang Chung has a new album out, TAZER UP...get info at www.WangChung.com Wang Chung plays with The Fixx at the Arcada Theatre in St Charles, IL Friday July 26 2013

Everybody Wang Chung Tonight!

Nazareth is an amazing band, in from Scotlant to play a live show Friday, June 7 2013 at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL.  Tickets start at only $29. In this conversation with the lead singer Dan McCafferty you will find out the only country on the planet that Nazareth has never played, his whiskey recommendations and also the backstory on two of the greatest rock songs of all time: Love Hurts and Hair Of The Dog.

Nazareth's Dan McCafferty

Wow, for the second time in 6 months....a conversation with pop culture/music icon Adam Ant!  His new album "Adam Ant Is The Blueblack Hussar In Marrying The Gunner's Daughter" has been released (in fact a double-vinyl edition came out just this week).  He is currently on tour.  He played Chicago back in October but in this conversation spills the beans about coming back! Listen to find out who Adam would like to play him in a movie about his life, how he suprised everyone (including himself) by moving to Tennessee, who he idolizes, if/when his documentaries (yes, there's TWO) will be released, if he'd get plastic surgery, and more.  One very lucky fan, Sandy Maxx, even got to sit in on this interview. I must apologize for the poor sound of my mic (technical issues arose but I didn't want to cancel this interview!).  Adam sounds fine, though!  :)

Adam Ant

Cougar Town is back!  The season premiere is Tuesday night, 1/8/13, at 10/9c on a brand new network...TBS Very Funny. This is a show where you'll want some wine and your girfriends nearby to share the laughs.  Courteney Cox plays Jules, who newly remarried mother who has the craziest and most awesome neighbors ever.   These interviews took place in Napa Valley, where the cast and writers of Cougar Town hung out and pounded grape with DJ's from all over the country.  It was an amazing weekend...see pictures HERE. 

Courteney Cox and the cast of Cougar Town

John Taylor - founding member of  Duran Duran - just released a brand new autobiography: "In The Pleasure Groove: Love, Death & Duran Duran". Wow.  Such a great book.  If you are a Duranie you will get a more indepth peak inside the mind of one of the wisest and most honest rock stars of our generation. Besides great writing, there are a ton of rare photo's in this book. Be sure to come to the reading/signing by John Taylor at City Winery Chicago on October 30 at 5:30pm!

John Taylor from Duran Duran

Marty Casey and Dino Kourelis chat with Cara Carriveau about their upcoming gig opening for Slash, their new album, and preview their new song "Drugs". (song starts at 7:34)See Lovehammers live:9/28/12.....Riviera Theatre, Chicago (opening for Slash)12/1/12.....Joes, Chicago (CD Release Party)More from Lovehammers: www.Lovehammers.com

Lovehammers Marty Casey Dino Kourelis

He put the "guns" in Guns N' Roses and L.A. Guns.  His rock and roll resume' is soooooooo long.  Tracii Guns is in Cara's Basement to introduce his new band, League Of Gentlemen. In the Chicago area, come see the 2012 League Of Gentlemen on tour: Sept 14 at Bada Brew...Crest Hill, IL Sept 15 at Bar 3...Rockford, IL Sept 16 at Bay Billiards...Fox Lake, IL

Tracii Guns

This interview was a dream come true!  Adam Ant has a new band, new album and new tour!  it's been a long 16 year wait.  He comes to the Cubby Bear in Chicago on October 13, 2012. Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse Get more tour infomation at http://www.adam-ant.net

What lurks in Chicago radio personality Cara Carriveau's basement? Subscribe to this podcast to find out! Cara has a knack for striking up casual conversations and you'll feel as if you are eavesdropping on candid conversations with rock stars, actors, comedians, authors and all types of entertainers. She has been a radio on-air personality in Chicago for two decades, currently on 101.9 WTMX "The Mix". This podcast is not affiliated with any radio station - it really is from Cara's Basement!

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