Michael Franti and Spearhead head to Mexico

02/02/11 • 8 min

Michael Franti is one of the coolest dudes ever. Here's a conversation I had on 2/1/11, just as the biggest blizzard of the century hit Chicago. Michael Franti and Spearhead will be joining Eric and Kathy from 101.9 WTMX on their "Chips, Dip and a Mexico Trip...dos" live broadcast in March. We talk about that along with what it's like to record with Mike Posner and swim with elephants.

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Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne has a new album coming out March 8, "Goodbye Lullaby". The debut of her 3D video for the first single "What The Hell" airs this Sunday night (January 23) on ABC Family.

We chat about her new album, the cool 3D video, her Abbey Dawn clothing line, and tour plans!

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Material Re-Issue

Material Issue is one of my very favorite bands. It was a very sad day in 1996 when lead singer Jim Ellison took his own life. Such a tragic event for his family and friends. It put an instant end to a band with a very bright future. Now, 20 years later, their infamous "International Pop Overthrow" album is being re-released and there will be a full-on concert this weekend!

You can catch Material Re-Issue this Saturday, April 23rd at the Abbey Pub in Chicago.

Original bassist/vocalist Ted Ansani talks about how the band got together, what it was like to lose Jim, future prospects, and even the joys of album cover art...