In this episode of the HOG POD, we continue our captivating conversation with Michael Tafoya and his bandmates Leslie and Craig. The episode kicks off with a recap of Heart of Glass' electrifying show at Madcats in Palatine on June 29, 2024, with a special shoutout to Billy Nixon. We then dive into a Rolling Stones review from their Soldier Field performance. Upcoming shows for the Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band are highlighted, including their Palatine 4th of July performance and the Woodsong Summer Concert on July 14, 2024. Michael Tafoya, Leslie, and Craig join the conversation, recounting the origins of the Tafoya band and their diverse musical backgrounds. From Craig's powerful drumkit to Leslie's rockabilly roots with Tankerays, the band’s dynamic history unfolds. The discussion covers everything from bus etiquette on the road to urban versus rural crowds, and even a memorable Danzig story. The band shares insights on the current state of the music industry, noting a decline in interest and aggression in today's music and art. We also explore the role of CDs as modern business cards for bands, and the challenges musicians face while trying to perfect their own music without external influences. Don't miss the shoutout to Craig's wife's drum skin and graphics business, and find out how to connect with Michael A. Tafoya through Facebook and the Tafoya band website. Tune in for an engaging episode filled with music history, industry insights, and personal anecdotes from one of Illinois’ iconic rock figures and his talented bandmates. Key Moments: 0:000:15 Madcats in Palatine Show 6-29-24 Recap shout out to Billy Nixon 0:52 Rolling Stones review Soldier Field 3:57 Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band Upcoming Shows Palatine 4th of July 3pm https://palatinejaycees.org/hometown-fest/htf-entertainment/ and July 14, 2024 Woodsong Summer Concert – Heart of Glass: A Tribute to Blondie https://klehm.org/woodsong-summer-concert-heart-of-glass-a-tribute-to-blondie/ 5:15 Michael Tafoya Joins 6:02 Leslie Bass Player Tafoya Joins 7:01 Craig the drummer arrives 7:40 Tafoya Band starts 8:33 Craig's drumkit is like a cannon 9:27 What is MU Brauer House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMXwa9OAcCY 13:20 Mick Jagger Stamina and Routine 14:00 Charlie Watts story 15:50 How did Tafoya start 16:40 Soul Patch Monkey Craig's old band 18:48 Tankeray's Leslie's last band Rockabilly 22:30 Upcoming Shows for Tafoya Shakers Ottawa July 7 St. Charles Alibi 8-11 pm Stage Left DeKalb 24:30 Who does the bookings for Tafoya 27:14 Transportation to shows Craig's Bus 28:58 Bus etiquette only Number 1 Never Number 2 30:49 Who helps Craig at end of night with the drums 32:40 Danzig story 35:30 Urban versus Rural Crowds 38:20 Rick Beato discussion Interest in music and art is down 45:00 Kids like soft music like 70's 45:50 Video Games are down too 48:35 Less people actually creating 50:50 Kids these days aren't angry or aggressive 55:50 People don't buy albums or CDs anymore 56:20 CDs are business cards for the band 1:01:01 Bands don't listen to other music as they are trying to perfect their own music 1:04:23 What happened to Captain Beyond? 1:07:05 Who went to Genesis concerts back in the day 1:07:50 Hawkwind 1:08:44 Shout out to Craig's wife Drum Skin and Graphics business https://www.drumheadgraphics.com/ 1:10:56 Michael A. Tafoya contact https://www.facebook.com/michael.a.tafoya https://www.tafoyaband.com/ #HOGPod #Podcast #MusicDiscussion #MichaelTafoya #HeartOfGlass #BlondieTribute #RollingStones #LiveMusic #MusicPodcast #RockBand #BandLife #MusicStories #ConcertRecap #UpcomingShows #MusicIndustry #ClassicRock #DrumKit #Rockabilly #GenesisConcerts #Hawkwind #MusicArt #RickBeato #BandEtiquette #laurajansons #mikeorfanos #petejansons #heartofglass