Midwest Beat with Tom Lounges

19/09/2024

Tonight at Montego Bay Grile in downtown, Tom Lounges Entertainment, LLC presents a night acoustic music with Lauren Dukes and Steve Ball.

They perform until 9:30pm. Stop by for a great dinner, appetizers and cocktails whole enjoying some incredible live music.

19/09/2024

https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/midwest-beat/2024-09-19/in-studio-guest-kiely-connell

Kiely is a lady of hearty Midwestern stock. She hails from the working class community of Hammond, and later moved to Crown Point, but now calls Nashville, Tennessee her home.

19/09/2024

If you missed my "Local Scene" music column in today's edition of THE TIMES newspaper.... click here to catch up!

Stuff in today's column about shows by Rick Saucedo, the Jades 50s, and Tesla, plus some other weekend events and appearances.

19/09/2024

https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/midwest-beat/2024-09-18/musical-guests-joe-cantafio-jade-50s-rick-elvis-Rick Saucedo

Click here to listen to my interview with Joe Cantafio of Jade 50s and Rick Saucedo. Check out the radio show, THEN, come see the guys (and me!) at Hobart Art Theatre this Friday for a killer show that starts at 7:00pm.

Come out and Rock, Roll & Remember!

A very special concert billed as -- "ROCK, ROLL & REMEMBER with JADE 50s" -- happens on September 20 at HOBART ART THEATER that will transport music fans back to a simpler and more innocent time.

17/09/2024

TONIGHT! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th
"MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" airs 7:00pm to 8:00pm
on 89.1FM-LAKESHORE PUBLIC MEDIA

Streaming live at: www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org

MUSICAL GUESTS: JOE CANTAFIO (Jade 50s) & RICK SAUCEDO

A very special concert happens this FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th at HOBART ART THEATER, that will transport music fans back to a simpler and more innocent time.

JADE '50s deliver a high energy concert chock full of rock 'n' roll's best songs of the 1950s and 1960s, and plenty of humor. They hit Northwest Indiana for ONE SHOW only

For a series of limited dates this summer, JADE 50s have been joined by Midwest music icon, RICK "ELVIS" SAUCEDO. That show comes to Northwest Indiana for ONE NIGHT ONLY, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th at Hobart Art Theater.

JADE 50s were the band chosen by rock production icons Dick Clark and Wolfman Jack to do cross-country tours as the backing band for such legends of rock 'n' roll as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Dion, The Shirelles, Chubby Checker, Tommy James, Johnny Rivers, Ronnie Spector and dozens of others.

RICK SAUCEDO first hit the stage in black leather and jumpsuits back in 1972. Rick Saucedo is credited as being the first Elvis Tribute Artist in America. More than 50 years later... Rick is still keeping the KING's music alive on stage with his high energy performances.

"ROCK, ROLL & REMEMBER with JADE 50s" takes place at 7pm this FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th at HOBART ART THEATER at 230 Main St. in downtown Hobart. Doors at 6 pm. Tix and Info @: BRICK ART LIVE.COM .

14/09/2024

If you missed my weekly "MIDWEST BEAT BLUES" radio program.... Click this link to listen.
https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/midwest-beat-blues/2024-09-13/midwest-beat-blues-september-13-2024

This week's show includes a special musical memorial to NWI radio personality and friend Steve Zana, alson with a wide variety of great blues artists that range from legendary icons, to newer break out artists, and even some awesome REGION artists like Mandalyn, Funky Mojo Daddy and others. Remember ALL of my weekly blues programs are archive for "on demand" listening.

New Orleans blues and blues-jazz classics spins in honor and memory of Northwest Indiana broadcaster Steve Zana, who recently passed away.

13/09/2024

Another great afternoon at Tom Lounges' Record Bin with Mike Tramp Band hanging with me and shopping at the store.

They were happy to take pics and sign for folks and they all left with Bin t-shirts and other cool stuff.

Tonight the boys perform at Hobart Art Theater.

Tramp, the founder and lead vocalist of the platinum-selling band WHITE LION, will be playing his catalog of MTV hits and more classics from those 1980s glory days!

12/09/2024

If you missed my weekly regional music column "The Local Scene" in today's edition of THE TIMES daily newspaper, it is posted here.

10/09/2024

TONIGHT!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th -- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
"Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges"
89.1FM-LAKESHORE PUBLIC MEDIA
Streaming live at: www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org

IN-STUDIO GUEST: KIELY CONNELL

Kiely is a lady of hearty stock -- hailing from the working class community of Hammond, Indiana -- but now calling Nashville, Tennessee her home.

Lakeshore Public Media listeners will get to know this talented artist during the course of tonight's interview, and hear some songs from Kiely's latest full length album, "My Own Company," released by Thirty Tigers Records.

Drawing inspiration from her native blue collar Midwest community, Kiely creates songs not quite like anything currently being cranked out on Music Row.

At a time when most country and Americana artists are forging a similar path, Kiely takes her audience on a different kind of journey with a cache of songs blending old school roots that harkens back to when her musical genre of choice was still called "Country & Western."

Her lyrics -- often somber and on the darker edge -- are delivered with grit and soulfulness. Her rich and broad vocal range, said to range four octaves, is utilized selectively and as the song dictates.

Some have compared Kiely to the likes of Patsy Cline, Joan Baez, and Joni Mitchell, comparisons not off base. Kiely's music and performances have elements recalling all three, but also a style and sound all her own.

Unique in today's world of Americana/Roots music, Kiely Connell is a gifted artist who has a penchant for writing enriching story songs and delivering them well. This young lady is a talent on the rise and certainly one to watch.

05/09/2024

If you missed my "Midwest BEAT" radio interview with Nomad Planets earlier this week on Lakeshore Public Media, then click and listen here. The band has a brand new album coming out Sept. 14th and an album release party at EAT in Hammond. Details on both and songs from the album featured in this program.

Northwest Indiana-based modern rock band NOMAD PLANETS -- has made a name for themselves over the years throughout the Chicagoland area -- with their well produced, well-written original music and rock solid live performances.

03/09/2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd - 7:00-8:00pm Central
"MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges
89.1FM-Lakeshore Public Media

Stream live at: www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org

IN-STUDIO GUEST: NOMAD PLANETS

Northwest Indiana-based modern rock band NOMAD PLANETS -- has made a name for themselves over the years throughout the Chicagoland area -- with their well produced, well-written original music and rock solid live performances.

Tonight's radio program will feature some of the band's members live in studio to talk about the group's longevity, their songs, upcoming dates, and their soon-to-be released CD, "OUTSIDE ABIQUIU."

That new 13-track collection of original songs is scheduled to drop on September 14th and a few of those new NOMAD PLANET songs will make their radio debut during the course of this show.

Keep up with Nomad Planets online at:
www.nomadplanets.com and www.facebook.com/nomadplanets

01/09/2024

I hope you are enjoying tonight's hard driving Labor Day edition of my "Needle Drop" program on WIMS.

Lots of '80s metal and had rock. Then some great live Southern Rock tracks.

Stream it live at:

95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS is your source for News, Talk, Traffic and Weather for Northwest Indiana based out of Michigan City. Listen Live Now!

29/08/2024

Catch up on what's happening this weekend in the Region... Here is my weekly "LOCAL SCENE" music column in today's edition of THE TIMES daily newspaper....

28/08/2024

https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/midwest-beat/2024-08-28/in-studio-guest-marty-mccormack-of-switchback?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8MSVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVifmcClTvZ7iHHvTctd5ANcMWA91QRUEraCk8eE5YM4hOpoKVEQsRZqWA_aem_YnDk5mRfhkskh7Wu4czkow

Chicago singer/songwriter/guitarist MARTY McCORMACK -- one half of the dynamic duo that makes up the Celtic/Americana musical group Switchback -- joined Tom Lounges live in the studio to talk about their new highly topical indie rock album release "RED OR BLUE" and what's up in the world of Switchba...

28/08/2024

Don't miss this awesome trip back to the roots of rock 'n' roll! Friday, September 20 @ Hobart Art Theater.
Thanks to Joseph S. Pete for shining a light of this event!

The Jade '50s and Rick Saucedo will play vintage rock and roll in downtown Hobart.

27/08/2024

24/08/2024

THIS SATURDAY!!! AUGUST 24th from 12pm to 7pm
@ Tom Lounges' Record Bin in downtown Hobart, IN

STORE WIDE SALE & SIDEWALK SALE
5% to 20% SAVINGS ON YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE!!!

Plus, a free gift with every $10 purchase (while they last!)
and a LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE by awesome rocker, Kyla Webb

22/08/2024

If you missed my "LOCAL SCENE" column this morning in THE TIMES daily newspaper, click here to catch up.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is ONE error in today's column. The "SATURDAY SIDEWALK CONCERT" from 1-4pm this Saturday at The Record Bin features singer/songwriter Kyla Webb, and NOT LeAnn Stutler. LeAnn WILL be performing the following Saturday (8/31/24).

Apologies for the error. So come catch KYLA WEBB this weekend and stop in to grab some great vinyl while you're there.

20/08/2024

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20th - 7:00-8:00pm Central
"MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges
89.1FM-Lakeshore Public Radio
streaming live at: www.lakeshorepublicradio.org

TOPIC: "VetRock 2024"

GUESTS: Pastor Mark WIlkins of First United Methodist Church
Mandy of NAWTY & Jeremy of Mr. FUNNYMAN BAND

On Friday, August 23rd at the First United Methodist Church (352 S. Main St.) in Crown Point, the third annual "VetRock" concert will be held. The event benefits Disabled American Veterans and features performances by the NWI bands NAWTY and MR. FUNNYMAN.

Joining show host Tom Lounges this evening on 89.1-FM for Lakeshore Public Radio's for the weekly interview/music program, "Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges," will be event founder and host, Pastor Mark Wilkins, along with members of the two musical groups who are donating performances for the event.

Stream live at: www.lakeshorepublicradio.org.

17/08/2024

Great conversations with this guy over the years! I recommend listening to his latest album, a "comeback" album I guess one could say -- "Re-KIHN-dled" -- a 2017 release made with his son Ry Kihn. It included the single "Pink Flamingos." Check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LssNygRTPJU

Loved this song and the album was on par with Greg's earlier works. He never lost it... I was eagerly awaiting his next one...

11/08/2024

Tonight...hanging out at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana with Alice Hunt Lounges. Had a great dinner and just got our asses kicked by The Midnight Cowgirls.

The Stray Cats are coming up next! Get readyto rawk baybah!

08/08/2024

Ally Christian is the special artist featured tonight from 6:30 to 9:30pm at Montego Bay Grille (322 Main St.) in downtown Hobart for Lounges Entertainment's "ACOUSTIC THURSDAY MUSIC SERIES".

All Ages Welcome! Full Menu and Full Bar Available!

08/08/2024

If you missed my weekly music column this morning in THE TIMES daily newspaper... Catch up here by clicking on the image.

08/08/2024

If you missed my interview last night with SLIM JIM PHANTOM of The Stray Cats, click link here and catch up.

https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/midwest-beat/2024-08-07/slim-jim-phantom-of-the-stray-cats-struts-onto-midwest-beat

Great conversation and several great songs included in this edition of "Midwest Beat with Tom Lounges"

The musical guest for this week's edition of "Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" is SLIM JIM PHANTOM of rockabilly revivalists THE STRAY CATS, who are currently on a limited run U.S. Tour that brings them to the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana on Saturday, August 10th for an 8pm concert.

06/08/2024

TONIGHT!!!! TUESDAY, AUGUST 6th -- 7:00-8:00pm
"MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges"
on 89.1FM- Lakeshore Public Media

Stream live in real time at: www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org

Musical Guest: SLIM JIM PHANTOM of The Stray Cats

The musical guest for this week's edition of "Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" is SLIM JIM PHANTOM of rockabilly revivalists THE STRAY CATS, who are currently on a limited run U.S. Tour that brings them to the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana on Saturday, August 10th for an 8pm concert in The Hard Rock Live auditorium.

The Hard Rock Casino show will open with THE MIDNIGHT COWGIRLS, featuring Phantom's rockin' wife JENNIE VEE.

Phantom is the drummer and co-founder of the famous rock trio who debuted in 1979 and re-booted the sound of '50s rock 'n' roll with a healthy dose of punk rock attitude. The native New Yorkers completed their sound by looking the part with piled high pompadours, a stand up bass, and a drummer who played his kit standing up so he was free to jump, jive and dance with the rest of the band and fans.

Among the group's best known and successful hits were "Stray Cat Strut," "(She's) Sexy & 17," "Rock This Town," "Gene And Eddie," and "I Won't Stand In Your Way."

Stray Cats also released a successful new 40th Anniversary album in 2019, aptly titled "40," containing a dozen brand new songs. Two of those tracks, released as singles -- "Three Times A Charm" and "Cry Danger" -- are both featured during this interview with Phantom.

More about Stray Cats at: www.straycats.com.