Chris “CBob” Bobrowski of Rok Brigade Super-Unknown & Ten | Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast

🎙️ On this episode of the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast, we sit down with Chris “CBob” Babrowski—frontman of Rok Brigade, plus vocalist for Super‑Unknown and Ten—to break down what makes Chicago’s tribute scene so electric.

Hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes dive deep into CBob’s journey: how he commands the stage, the tech behind his vocals, setlist curation across bands, and why DIY tribute culture still thrives—even as AI and modern trends reshape music.

We unpack the making of a rock frontman, festival stories, band dynamics, and the endurance required to pull off classic Def‑Leppard and Soundgarden songs night after night. No fluff—just raw insight from a guy who lives it.

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Key Moments:
0:00 – Intro
1:41 – Jim O’Connell / Anchors Away clip
  • Jim O’Connell (Anchors Away, Snapshot) | H...
5:46 – Nick Cox clip
  • Nick Cox (7th Heaven), Zach Avery & Todd L...
6:09 – Coterie Yacht Rock Night @ Vixen (Sept 28)
7:47 – Canceling shows: where’s the line?
9:21 – CBob joins Hogpod
17:25 – Lineup breakdown: Rok Brigade
22:17 – Ozzy’s final show reaction
32:05 – Jak Tripper clip
  • HOGPOD Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast: Ja...
33:50 – Mike Orfanos as Spoonman?
35:25 – Vocal challenges & backing tracks
37:03 – Pearl Jam drummer news
39:30 – Grunge scene reflections
41:50 – MTV’s grunge impact
44:30 – Disruptors in music history
45:50 – AI & the music future
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56:40 – Songs CBob loves vs. can’t stand to sing
1:04:11 – Upcoming Rok Brigade shows
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1:05:30 – “I Want Out” (Helloween cover):
  • I Want Out (GerbitzBunkZatezaloVanActionBo...
1:10:50 – Mosquitos jam band + Black Diamond Sessions previews
1:11:42 – Rhodesy (drummer-for-hire) upcoming shows