This week we learn about the Lost Cross house in Carbondale. Much like the often-covered-by-us Black Sheep, it's a DIY punk venue, but with the unique caveat being it's also a residence. Over the past 30 years its been called home by dozens and hosted hundreds of bands from all over the world.
This weekend there's a festivalcelebrating its legacy. We spoke with its current tenant, Sam Beard. You can listen to an extended conversation we had with him, featuring some tunes, here:
Here is the entire episode featuring other events happening in central Illinois this weekend:
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This week it's all about what's new on Netflix...
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Earlier this week the mayor of Carbondale declared Sept. 4th to be Tim Beaty Day. The prolific drummer who often played at the Lost Cross was killedin a shooting he was not a part of - apparently while saving others. Here is music from one of the many bands he was in, Blast Radius: