Melody Spann Cooper

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 roots. (Part 2 of 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 roots. (Part 1 of 2)

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 edge of new music.

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 museum as well.

Writer and State of Sound Podcast Host Dave Hoekstra interviews Maxx Traxx / Third Rail manager Murray Weiner, guitarist/singer Stevie Robinson and guitarist Richie Davis about the highs and lows of the groundbreaking Chicago band.

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

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

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

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 historic Black-owned radio in Chicago.

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 history of the ChicagoFest music festival.