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Nocturnal Journal with Dave Hoekstra

A daily Arts, Performing Arts and Food podcast
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Nocturnal Journal with Dave Hoekstra

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Nocturnal Journal with Dave Hoekstra

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Nocturnal Journal with Dave Hoekstra

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Nocturnal Journal with Dave Hoekstra

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Tom Palazzolo joins the conversation as the St. Louis native talks about the 1960 move to Chicago that inspired his latest photobook “Clark Street.” Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66
Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Brett Baker, the creator of the LoLo guitar joins the conversation over the phone with host Dave Hoekstra to tell what inspired him to created the Lo Lo guitar and more. To learn more about Brett’s efforts visit: h
Singer/Songwriter Kevin Pollack, known for “Man about town” theme song, joins host Dave Hoekstra in the Skyline Studios for a live performance of “Man about Town” and his newest song “Something Good (Is Coming Down).” Plus, Kevin prepares for h
From chemical engineer to “starving artist?” Ozarks singer-songwriter Jodee Lewis joins the conversation with host Dave Hoekstra in the Skyline Studios to talk about her journey to Chicago from the Ozarks, transitioning from a chemical engineer
October 21 is the 50th anniversary of famed novelist and poet Jack Kerouac’s death. Author Gerry Nicosia joins the conversation from San Francisco as he talks about his book about the end of Kerouac’s life. “It was proven! The estate of Jack Ke
Chicago soul music legend Willie Henderson and Chicago author Aaron Cohen visit the Skyline Studios with host Dave Hoekstra to talk about Aaron’s latest book, “Move on Up (Chicago Soul Music and Black Cultural Power)” on the University of Chica
After 82-year old prankster Joesph A. Heller passed, his family could not think of a better way to honor his life than by writing what the New York Times called “the best obituary ever,” a unusually long and slightly inappropriate story on the
After 82-year old prankster Joesph A. Heller passed, his family could not think of a better way to honor his life than by writing what the New York Times called “the best obituary ever,” a unusually long and slightly inappropriate story on the
Co-owner of the St. Paul Saints and son of White Sox Hall of Fame owner Mike Veeck dials in with host Dave Hoekstra to discuss the Negro League legend Satchel Paige, the Saints championship parade, his latest book and the state of baseball. Kee
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar joins the conversation over the phone to talk more about NBHF, how they got started and more. According to Sklar, NBHF started as a personal collection between friend
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar joins the conversation over the phone with host Dave Hoekstra to talk more about NBHF, how they got started and more. According to Sklar, NBHF started as a personal c
Tonight David Hoekstra takes an in depth look into the legendary festival promoting America’s farmers, Farm Aid.  Interviews from Nathaniel Rateliff and country legend Tanya Tucker are highlighted as well as special moments from the festival it
Farmers today are being paid 50 percent less than in recent years, but why? Host Dave Hoekstra dives into the conversation with Farm Aid’s communications director Jennifer Fahy as they kick off the show breaking down the current farmer’s crisis
Farmers today are being paid 50 percent less than in recent years, but why? Host Dave Hoekstra dives into the conversation with Farm Aid’s communications director Jennifer Fahy as they kick off the show breaking down the current farmer’s crisis
Tonight on Nocturnal Journal with host Dave Hoekstra: It’s a quick show as Devin Moroney and Matt Sands, owner of The new Gold Pan record store and recording studio in rural Hillsboro, joins the conversation over the phone to discuss the store
This week on Nocturnal Journal with host Dave Hoekstra he kicks off the show with a panel discussion. For years Margie’s has claimed the Beatles went there in 1965 when they played Old Comiskey Park. They even have a Margie’s shrine in the stor
Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Known as “The Cookie Lady,” African immigrant from Louisville Elizabeth Kizito and her husband Todd Bartlett joins the conversation over the phone as they tell us all about how Elizabeth went from selling cookies,
WGN favorites The Polkaholics perform LIVE in the Allstate Skyline Studio but a twist as they start the show with their own Dave Hoekstra theme song. The polka band includes guitarist Don Hedecker, Bass Chris “Blitz” Linser, and Chris Russell o
Known as “The Cookie Lady,” African immigrant from Louisville Elizabeth Kizito and her husband Todd Bartlett joins the conversation over the phone as they tell us all about how Elizabeth went from selling cookies, bats and other Louisville merc
Chicago illustrator and musician Ben Ezra is well known for his artwork throughout Chicago namely for Dark Matter Coffee, .  Plus, he treats us to a live performance in the Allstate Skyline Studio. Listen below: For more information on Ben Ezra
Melissa Flynn, Executive Director of the Green City Market, Nick Nichols, farmer from Marango, IL, Jackie Gennett, farmer and co-owner of Bushel & Peck in Beloit and chef Cedric Harden of Rover Roast joins the conversation in the Allstate Skyli
Casey Barbknecht, Director of Volunteer Services at Bernie’s Book Bank, joins the conversation as she emphasizes the importance of physical book when teaching children to read and more. Bernie’s Book Bank is the leading provider of quality book
Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Rock band Canned Heat prepares for their upcoming performance this Sunday, July 21 at the Heroes of Woodstock show at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. In lieu of their performance,  Host Dave Hoekstra talks to Canned
Rock band Canned Heat prepares for their upcoming performance this Sunday, July 21 at the Heroes of Woodstock show at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. In lieu of their performance,  Host Dave Hoekstra talks to Canned Heat Drummer Fito de la Parra
Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Son of legendary Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis, Jerry Lee Lewis III joins the conversation with WGN Radio host and Chicago Tribune columnist Dave Hoekstra joins the conversation over the phone as he gi
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