The Mike Tomano Happening

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 19 - Dave Bellah

Dave Bellah is a dynamic singer / songwriter and guitarist. His lasted release is "Think Outside The Burning Box," a collection of well-crafted and passionate rock songs spotlighting this diverse talent. Mike and Dave met early in Mike's radio career and worked together at the infamous KAT 105.5. They reminisce about not smoking weed with Willie, gettin' yelled at by Neil Young, keeping watch on Brian Wilson and much more! Don't miss it!

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 18 - Scott Davidson

Scott Davidson is a Chicago-area musician and one of the founders of Rebel Radio "The Hardest Station In The Nation!" He is a visionary radio programmer and rock jock who has kept extreme music on the air for almost thirty years. Mike had the pleasure of being part of the Rebel Radio air staff early in his career and reminisces with Scott about those heady days, as well as delving into the world of hard rock and heavy metal radio. Scott's dedication to his work is exemplary. Listen. Get inspired. Rock On!

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 17 - Halloween Special 2021

We unearth some classics from The TomanoLand Vault of Terror! Tipi Hedren on working with Hitchcock! Svengoolie talks Universal Horrors! Dean Koontz & Whitley Streiber discuss writing! Twisted Sister's Dee Snider on his favorite horror films! Director Don Coscarelli on Phantasm! Happy Halloween!

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 16 - Garey Williams

Garey Williams is a professional performing and recording artist, an exemplary drum teacher and an ambassador for drumming. He joins us to discuss...well, drums, drummers and drumming! A must listen for musicians and educators. Garey's YouTube Channel, Drumset Artistry, is a drummer's wonderland, with drum solo analysis, lessons and more. For private instruction and more information, visit his website gareywilliams.com

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 15 - Mic Fabus

Mic Fabus was part of a great era in Chicago Rock history. He has written songs for a diverse array of artists and shared stages with giants. Mic is also a music producer, running his own studio, and has worked in numerous capacities in the film industry. Advice and insight from a very engaging guest. Enjoy!

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 14 - Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent possesses a fiercely independent spirt that embraces uninhibited freedom in his approach to life and work. In this no-holds-barred conversation, Mike and Ted discuss the current state of America, grass-roots activism, Truth, Logic & Common Sense, the healing qualities of nature, the reward of hard-work and Ted's Zen-like creative process. Essential listening!

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 13 - Frank Ferrante

Frank Ferrante is an actor, specializing in live theater, who has portrayed Groucho Marx for almost four decades. We talk theater, his current show Teatro ZinZanni (which runs through the end of the year in Chicago), and his role in An Evening with Groucho. Frank also shares golden advice for aspiring actors and artists. 

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 12 - Lothar Keller

Lothar Keller grew up with a love of music and an obsession with sound. He is the lead guitarist for heavy metal giants The Skull and Sacred Dawn, and Iead vocalist for Divinity Compromised. He also owns his own record label, and is a sound engineer / producer in the music studio and in television. Lothar joins us to tell his story, delving into his innovative spirit, business acumen and drive to succeed. We discuss his early life, robust approach to his career and the recent passing of his bandmate, the inimitable Eric Wagner. 

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 11 - Dennis Preston

Mike discusses "Visualization, Realization and Specialization" in the creative life and is joined by make-up artist / illustrator / filmmaker Dennis Preston. Dennis studied illustration at The American Academy of Art and fell into special make-up by chance. Since then, he has become a sought after contributor to independent films, an acclaimed mask-maker, body artist and director of his own films. 

The Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 10 - Mike Watt

Mike heads into the vault for a classic 2005 interview he did with Punk Icon Mike Watt (Minutemen, Firehose, Iggy & The Stooges.) Watt shares his insights on his boundless creativity and balanced approached to life.  PLUS musician / sound engineer Mark Doroba shows up for a "Geek Out" on the first 8 Black Sabbath albums.