No Wristbands! We Drink For Free

Author: Mark & Tom

No Wristbands! We Drink For Free is a podcast for Chicago music scene fanatics BY Chicago music scene fanatics. With over 40 years of music memories and experiences we are here to champion all things Chicago music - from local bands, to touring bands passing through Chicago, to radio stations, to music venues, to the background players - concert promoters, record pressers, engineers, producers. Each episode runs about 1 hour, and features an in depth interview with someone associated with the Chicago Music Scene. We will be releasing podcasts monthly. If you care about Chicago music, you will love our Podcast.
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Dag Juhlin - The Slugs, Poi Dog Pondering, Sunshine Boys, Expo '76 and more
Episode 64
Saturday, 1 November, 2025

Dag Juhlin has done it all - well, almost all. He's been in too many bands to count & played with nearly everyone in the Chicago music community. The Slugs. Poi Dog Pondering. Sunshine Boys. Expo '76. Courtesy Patrol. Young Fresh Fellows. R.E.M. Tribute band. He'll most certainly be playing at a Chicago club near you very soon!!!Time stamps:3:13: When did you know you wanted to be a musician?10:17: Were The Slugs your first "real" band?14: What's your best Kenn Goodman story?16:27: There was a big Chicago DIY scene in the 80s. Who did you play with?18:30: How did you take to songwriting?24:30: Do you know what project you are writing for when you write a song?29: How did you make it into Jason Narducy's orbit?37:11: You reunited R.E.M.!41: Is it hard to set aside time for all your disparate activities?42:13: How did you end up in Poi Dog Pondering?52: Let's talk music docs!60:21: Thick or thin crust pizza fan?64:45: Favorite venue to see a show, and favorite venue to play?72:55: What makes Chicago a unique music scene?74: What is your go-to cheap drink?76: What do you want to plug on the way on out of here?